Chapter 100

Han Shanshan let out a slight hum, embarrassed, as she watched me push her back onto the stool, and suddenly she lost her temper.

"Start eating. It won't taste good when it gets cold. I have things to do and need to get back to the outskirts after we finish." I ignored her and picked up some meat to put in the hot pot.

The lamb slices were very thin, and after a quick dip in the broth, I picked up two pieces for her and started eating myself.

However, Han Shanshan seemed hesitant, carefully picking up a piece of meat and eating it slowly, like a well-bred lady.

"Hey, Han Shanshan, you're acting like a little woman with me. Do you really want to eat or not? I can see you're just pretending," I said, calling out her true nature.

Han Shanshan almost slammed the table, her face stern as she said, "Sister, I just want to be reserved tonight! Is that not okay?"

"It's just a hot pot. It's not a Western meal, so there's no need to be so formal." I laughed, looking at the current Han Shanshan and thinking this was her true self.

"Fine, I'll eat!" Han Shanshan immediately picked up a handful of meat and threw it into the spicy side of the hot pot, muttering, "At least it's our first date, and you're such a scoundrel."

I have better hearing and vision than most people, and I almost spat out the meat when I heard this. Could Han Shanshan really be mistaking this for a date?

"I just see this meal as a thank-you for letting Xiao Bao go. She might be misunderstanding, dressed so beautifully, like a lady, almost making me confuse her with Zhao Qian."

Fortunately, she came to the meeting so quickly, like chasing a fugitive, revealing her true nature.

Han Shanshan thought I didn't hear her. She glared at me and handed me a napkin, "Can't you eat a bit slower? Here, I'm not competing with you."

I was speechless, my hand trembling as I took the napkin. Does Han Shanshan really have feelings for me?

Thinking back to the last time at Zhao's village, she deliberately pulled down her collar, showing me her bra. If she really likes me, what should I do?

It seems the talisman from the nun broke the curse, and my romantic luck is back!

I coughed a few times and continued eating, not really paying attention.

"Xia Yitian, I have to go on a blind date these days, and I'm almost driven crazy by it." Han Shanshan secretly glanced at me, trying to read my face.

My heart skipped a beat. I thought, "Here it comes," but I kept a straight face, "Oh, blind dates are good."

"What's good about it? It's not good at all!" Han Shanshan glared at me and then came to her senses, "Can't you ask who I'm dating?"

I shook my head and quickly said, "Han Shanshan, how can I interfere in your affairs? You know how busy I am."

"You!" Han Shanshan was furious but soon became coy, "Xia Yitian, can't you help me out?"

I almost choked on the beef and quickly drank a glass of water. After a while, I turned back to her, "Han Shanshan, how do you want me to help you?"

"I don't like him. He's all dressed up and always buzzing around me like a fly." Han Shanshan pouted.

I got goosebumps, not because she wasn't beautiful—she had a delicate face and a stunning figure that any adult would like—but because her personality didn't match such a tone.

"Cough, cough. Han Shanshan, aren't you a police officer? I have a lot of things to do. Don't make things harder for me." I was speechless, eating a meal and developing feelings.

"That guy is not just anyone! If he were, I would have beaten him up long ago. He's Wang Yuanyi, the leader of the city's special task force. Recently, with all the incidents here, like in Xiaoyi Village, he was temporarily transferred to our bureau. He spends all day looking at documents and trying to find me. I always find excuses to run away, but he has some connections and has convinced my family to arrange a marriage!" Han Shanshan said, looking pitiful.

"Are they the same group of people that Hai's senior brother brought to Xiaoyi Village?"

I frowned. The county's waters are murky, with many forces involved, even the official authorities.

I don't have time to deal with Han Shanshan's romantic troubles, but I want to know how far the investigation in Xiaoyi Village has progressed.

"Alright, if you think it's necessary, call me, and I'll help you out." I thought about it and felt that since Han Shanshan is a neighbor and a friend, if she doesn't want to force the issue, I can't ignore it, especially since the other party is a member of the mystic community.

"That's great! I really count on you!" Han Shanshan suddenly grabbed my hand holding the chopsticks, very moved.

I quickly pulled back, joking, "My wife is already annoyed by my romantic luck. If you're not in danger or have first-hand information about Xiaoyi Village, I wouldn't bother with you, even if you tried to seduce me."

Maybe it was too hot, but Han Shanshan, seeing that no one was paying attention to us in the corner, casually unbuttoned the first button of her shirt and pulled down the collar.

Her face turned red from the steam.

I swallowed, and it's true, the county's top police beauty isn't called that for nothing. When I first arrived in town, I even touched her chest while saving her, and the memory is still vivid.

Seeing that I was attracted, Han Shanshan hummed lightly, very pleased.

I didn't plan to pay attention to her little actions. No matter how beautiful Han Shanshan is, her personality is something I want to run away from.

We ate for a while longer, and Han Shanshan ate a lot, almost to the point where she couldn't move.

"I thought you were on a two-day diet. Is it okay to eat like this?" I couldn't figure out why she was dieting.

"You've already agreed to help me deal with Wang Yuanyi. Why should I diet?" Han Shanshan laughed and stuffed another piece of meat into her mouth.

What does my diet have to do with this? I was confused; she wasn't fat to begin with.

"Wang Yuanyi is fat, and I don't like fat people. I want to diet as much as possible. The bigger the gap between us, the more reason I have to refuse him." Han Shanshan said seriously.

I was speechless. Han Shanshan is really determined. It's no wonder she's had a hole in her head; she can come up with and execute such bizarre plans.

"Are you full? I need to go; I have things to do. We can keep in touch by phone!" I said, putting down my chopsticks and signaling the waiter to bring the bill.

"Yes, I'm full. This meal was great. Next time, it's my turn to treat you." Han Shanshan laughed and stood up, grabbing her bag.

The waiter came over and told me that Lei Qing had already paid for the private room. I remembered that Lei Qing and Xiao Li were still in the room.

I said, "Xia Yitian, don't have any ideas about that little girl from the Miao family. You want to protect her because she's beautiful, but I'm also good-looking. Can't you be a bit nicer to me?" Han Shanshan whispered in my ear.

I shivered and quickly moved away. Han Shanshan is not an ordinary person; she's straightforward and passionate.

Han Shanshan didn't let me see her off. She drove herself and left quickly, very decisive.

I entered the private room and saw that the three Miao sisters had almost finished eating, so I didn't plan to stay any longer.

"Brother Tian, Lei Qing gave me an iPhone for Xiao Li." Lei Qing handed me the phone.

I didn't hesitate to take it. After all, I helped him, and receiving the gift was a way to settle the matter.

Xiao Li glanced at me and continued eating, not saying a word in front of her older brother.

"Tell me what you plan to do." I looked at Xiao Li. This girl has a good foundation and uses her witchcraft well, but her personality is like a fox, always causing trouble. In the county, few people can control her.

"Brother Tian, I've heard that the Zhao family is recruiting. You have influence with the Zhao family, and my little cousin has some skills. Could you help her find a job or give her a hand?" Lei Qing took a deep breath and said.

"In the mystic community, there are no grudges over life and death. Does your aunt know about this decision?" My face turned serious. This is like sending a sheep to the wolves. I've almost died several times if not for the help of Hai's senior brother and others.

"Brother Tian, I understand what you're saying, and so does my aunt. But there's no one left at home who can control Xiao Li. She's on this path, and it's inevitable. Could you help my little cousin? If the money isn't enough—"

I pushed Lei Qing back into his seat, my face darkening. "This isn't about money. You're sending a good girl to face life and death. Are you her elder?"

Xiao Li was angry at first when Lei Qing pushed me, but when I said this, her expression became complex, as did her two sisters.

"Brother Tian, Xiao Li has caused a lot of trouble back home. The family is like ants on a hot pan. If she doesn't find a way out, she'll end up dead. I only know you here. If no one helps her, she's doomed." Lei Qing's eyes were red, and he was deeply concerned about his cousin.

"Do you have a place to stay?" I sighed. Every family has its own problems. I've seen Xiao Li's strength and intelligence.

But even so, if she encounters someone much stronger, her cunning won't help. Without someone to guide her, the chances of her dying are high. I have to help Lei Qing with this.

Moreover, Zhao Xi and Zhao Qian need more people. Taking her in would be beneficial for the Zhao family. I'm too busy to handle everything, and without the nun's help, I couldn't protect Zhao Qian.

"Not yet, we're staying at the city hotel." Lei Qing was overjoyed. My question meant I was willing to help.

"Have her pack her things and stay at Zhao Qian's place in Yuan Neighborhood for now. She'll be responsible for protecting Zhao Qian's safety for a few days. If it doesn't work out, I can pay her. I have over 300,000 in my account and a box of gold and silver jewelry in the car, enough to support this little fox for a long time."

I turned around and called Zhao Qian.

Zhao Qian is a reasonable person. The Zhao family is expanding its power, and having Xiao Li join would be a great help. Plus, they are close in age, so they should get along well.

Moreover, with Yu Xiaoxue's departure, Zhao Qian has become lonely, with no one to talk to, and she has become melancholic. She's not a lively person, so she might get sick from loneliness.