Chapter 7

"Damn, damn, how could Sun Lili be here? Oh no, if she finds out I'm a police officer, the image of the police will be ruined!" Zhou Yaping, under both work and life pressures, was often envied for her background, but no one understood the hardships she faced. To relieve stress, she would often go to KTVs, bars, and other nightclubs far from home where she didn't know anyone.

Once she got to those places, Zhou Yaping would transform completely, playing, smoking, drinking, dancing provocatively, and singing—her image was far from good. She knew that she must not let anyone know her profession, as it would make people view the sacred profession of the police with prejudice. If her wild side in the nightclubs were to be exposed, Zhou Yaping feared that her colleagues would look at her with strange eyes.

Therefore, Zhou Yaping kept her identity hidden from the people in the bars and KTVs. Sun Lili, who was familiar with her, had never asked about her job. However, Zhou Yaping felt very guilty and was afraid to admit that she was a police officer, fearing that Sun Lili would think the profession of a police officer was not sacred and serious enough. So, she instinctively told a lie.

"Ah, um!" Zhou Yaping responded vaguely.

Next, Sun Lili led Chen Mo out of the police station. During this process, Zhou Yaping's identity almost got exposed, making her very nervous. When Sun Lili was called to sign the bail papers, Zhou Yaping seized the opportunity to be alone with Chen Mo and quickly said, "Don't tell your sister about my identity as a police officer, or you'll be in big trouble!"

Chen Mo was very puzzled by Zhou Yaping's request. He didn't understand why, but he was a smart person. Seeing Zhou Yaping's anxious state, he felt confident and remained calm, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"I promise this won't be recorded in your personal file!" Zhou Yaping, seeing that Chen Mo was silent, became anxious. She was an impatient person and quickly whispered to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo's ears twitched. Hearing Zhou Yaping's softened tone, he thought to himself, this is the tone of someone asking for a favor. He agreed, knowing that a criminal record was crucial. If it were known after graduation, no company would dare to hire him!

"No problem!" Chen Mo quickly replied.

Zhou Yaping secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a bit of goodwill towards Chen Mo, but she would still stick to her goal, determined to prove to her uncle that she was right.

Sun Lili's appearance confirmed to Zhou Yaping that Chen Mo's family background was indeed as described in the records. She had known Sun Lili for over a year and often heard her talk about having a younger brother, who she now realized must be Chen Mo.

However, Zhou Yaping didn't know that Sun Lili and Chen Mo were not blood-related. From Sun Lili's tone, she assumed Chen Mo was her younger brother and now believed that Sun Lili and Chen Mo were close cousins.

"Strange, they were asking for bail money just now, but now they don't need it?" Sun Lili came out of an office, looking puzzled. She didn't know that Zhou Yaping had secretly intervened. Chen Mo's case wasn't a big deal, and it could be overlooked. In this police station, no one would dare to refuse her except her uncle.

"The case isn't serious, so bail isn't usually required. Lili, let's go!" Zhou Yaping said to Sun Lili.

Sun Lili was taken aback but didn't argue much. Not having to pay was a good thing, but she looked at Zhou Yaping curiously. "Hey, Yaping, weren't you here to pick someone up?"

"Ah, the person I came to pick up has already left. I didn't expect to run into you. I'll just take you back!" Zhou Yaping said vaguely.

Sun Lili quickly shook her head, indicating that it wasn't necessary, but Zhou Yaping insisted. She felt guilty and wanted to avoid any more time in the police station, fearing that a colleague might say something and expose her secret.

"Police... Sister Yaping!" Chen Mo instinctively wanted to call her 'police sister' but quickly corrected himself. "What about those guys?"

"They left a while ago. Their lawyers came to bail them out within half an hour!" Zhou Yaping said, then regretted it, realizing she might have given herself away. She glared at Chen Mo.

"Left?" Chen Mo frowned. How could Chen Siyao leave him alone at the police station? She had previously said she wanted to marry him in Nangang City and even had him sign a marriage agreement. Even if they weren't married, as the adopted daughter of Uncle Chen Zhen Shan, she should have found a lawyer to get him out. Why did she leave first?

Chen Mo felt a bit angry, glancing at Sun Lili, who was chatting with Zhou Yaping. He felt a sense of warmth, knowing that besides his parents, only Sister Lili treated him the best.

"Boss, they're out!" On the road opposite the police station, in a black Maserati, Zhao Long, who was not seriously injured, immediately told Zhao Hongjun in the passenger seat.

Zhao Hongjun's eyes fixed on the police station's entrance. "Damn, why is that female police officer coming out too?"

"Hmm, the girl next to that female police officer is really beautiful!" Zhao Xuan, Zhao Hongjun's personal lawyer, sitting in the driver's seat, looked at her appreciatively and nodded. "Simple, natural, and fresh—haven't seen a girl like this in a long time!"

"Huh?" Zhao Hongjun's eyes flickered. He also noticed that the unfamiliar girl, though dressed simply, had a气质 and a beautiful face that was no less than Chen Siyao, whom he had been pursuing for three years!

"Zhao Xuan, do you know that girl's name?" Zhao Hongjun was a lecher, and his pursuit of Chen Siyao was only for her wealth and beauty. Although he hadn't succeeded in three years, it didn't stop him from seeking pleasure. With his family background, he had played with many minor celebrities and models, but every time he saw a beautiful woman, he couldn't resist his lustful heart.

"Another girl is about to have a run of bad luck," Zhao Xuan thought to himself, though he wasn't close to Zhao Hongjun, he knew everything about him. On the surface, he shook his head seriously. "I don't know, but is the person you're waiting for the boy next to her?"

"That's him. Zhao Long and Zhao Hu's injuries were caused by him. Damn, I had a run of bad luck today!" Zhao Hongjun didn't have the gentlemanly demeanor in front of his own people.

"The girl, the female police officer, and the boy you're waiting for are chatting and laughing, clearly very familiar. I think you were played by this boy and the female police officer. They deliberately caused a conflict to get you into the police station. It's really despicable!" Zhao Xuan, in a strategist-like manner, didn't know the conflict between Zhao Hongjun and Chen Mo, and was making assumptions based on his own thoughts.

Zhao Hongjun felt something was off. Looking at the three, Chen Mo and the female police officer must know each other. Could this boy have arranged for the female police officer to be at the café to embarrass him? But how did he know he would be there?

Shaking his head, Zhao Hongjun thought the situation might not be that complicated, possibly just a coincidence. "I thought this boy had some background because of his skills, but now seeing the person who bailed him out, even Zhao Xuan doesn't know who he is. Zhao Xuan has been in Jiangsong City for many years and knows all the important people. If he doesn't recognize her, it means this girl is just an ordinary person, and the boy's family has no power. Who knows how he hooked up with Chen Siyao. Regardless, this girl is really attractive. If I can't get Chen Siyao, I don't believe I can't get her. Damn, I haven't had fun for a while because of that bitch Chen Siyao!"

"Zhao Xuan, I give you two days to investigate everything about this girl, as well as that boy and the female police officer. I want all the information. Let's go!" Zhao Hongjun was 90% sure that Chen Mo had no background, but seeing Zhou Yaping, Chen Mo, and the attractive girl chatting and laughing, he wanted to be cautious and investigate their relationships.

"Yes!" Zhao Xuan nodded and drove away.