Chapter 11: Be My Girlfriend

Luo Sheng could only hang his head in dejection when faced with Ji Yunsan's accusations. Du Long looked at Ji Yunsan, who was filled with regret, and asked, "You really don't know?"

Ji Yunsan shook her head vigorously and said anxiously, "Officer Du, I'm really sorry, I truly don't know. Officer Du, my cousin... did he commit a serious crime?"

Du Long replied, "Of course it's serious. Robbery and assault carry heavy sentences. He could easily be in prison for twenty years!"

Luo Sheng said dejectedly, "Aunt, don't worry about me anymore. Go back... and tell my mother that I'm an unfilial son. Tell her to take good care of herself. I'll reform myself in prison and strive to get out as soon as possible."

Ji Yunsan's face turned pale. She looked at Du Long and said, "Officer Du, Luo Sheng didn't do it on purpose. He really didn't. He was just... confused for a moment. Officer Du, please, be lenient and let him go. Give him a chance to redeem himself. Officer Du, please!"

Du Long said sternly, "Those who commit crimes must face the law! This isn't up to me."

Ji Yunsan pleaded bitterly, "Officer Du, please, if you don't arrest him, no one will know it was him. Please, have mercy and let him go. We can pay you, or... do anything you want. Just don't arrest him, please!"

Du Long was determined to arrest him, but seeing Ji Yunsan's pitiful expression, he suddenly had a thought. Ji Yunsan was known as the "nurse's flower" and was indeed very beautiful. Her skin was fair and smooth, her large, bright eyes full of spirit, and her delicate features formed a beautiful and lovely face. Her figure was also excellent, with all the right curves and contours. Even in ordinary clothes, she exuded a different kind of beauty.

Du Long looked at the beautiful young nurse and suddenly said, "Letting him go is impossible, but... not having him go to prison isn't impossible. However..."

"However what?" Ji Yunsan asked in surprise, and even Luo Ming perked up his ears. Du Long chuckled and said to Ji Yunsan, "I can teach you a way to keep him out of prison! As long as you agree to be my girlfriend..."

"Ah!" Ji Yunsan exclaimed, quickly covering her red lips with her white hand. Luo Ming, however, roared and lunged at Du Long's chin.

Du Long grabbed Luo Ming's hair and threw him to the ground, saying, "Stay put."

Ji Yunsan came to her senses and said to Du Long, "Officer Du, this... this request is too much..."

Du Long said confidently, "I'm not forcing you to be my woman. I just want you to pretend to be my girlfriend for three months. I promise I won't do anything against your will during this period. To be honest, my mother has been nagging me, so I'm asking for your help. If you're not willing, that's fine. You don't have any obligation to help me. A woman's reputation is important, and I understand your concerns. Anyway, I'm taking your cousin back to the police station... What are you looking at? Disperse, everyone. The police are catching a criminal!"

Du Long shouted, driving away the curious onlookers who had gathered. He dragged Luo Ming away, and Ji Yunsan hurried after him, blushing and said, "Officer Du, you really... just want me to pretend to be your girlfriend?"

Luo Sheng shouted angrily, "Aunt, don't fall for it! His heroic image is all fake! He's a despicable person, ignore him!"

Du Long stopped and looked at Ji Yunsan seriously, "You don't have a boyfriend, right? Even though it's just pretending, it could affect your personal life."

Ji Yunsan blushed even more, looking even cuter. She lowered her head and said softly, "No... I haven't been in a relationship yet..."

Du Long was delighted and said, "So you agree?"

Ji Yunsan nodded, her face red and her teeth clenched, "As long as you keep your promise to let my cousin go and promise not to bully me... I agree to be your fake girlfriend..."

Luo Sheng was sweating profusely and shouted that it was unacceptable, but the two parties ignored him. Du Long smiled and said, "It's settled then. I'll teach you a way to keep Luo Sheng out of prison..."

Du Long's method was simple. On the day Du Long tackled Luo Sheng to the ground, someone else had attacked Du Long. As long as Luo Sheng insisted that the other person was the mastermind, his crime would be reduced to accomplice robbery. If Luo Sheng turned himself in and provided information on his accomplice, he might avoid prison. According to Du Long's estimate, he would probably only be detained for half a year at most.

Ji Yunsan remembered Du Long's words, but Luo Sheng said, "Don't listen to him. I was the one who knocked you out that day. I wish I had killed you! Aunt, don't fall for his tricks!"

Du Long sneered, "I've already told you the plan. From now on, your aunt is my girlfriend. No matter what you do, this can't be changed. You come to Lijuan Police Station at 9 a.m. tomorrow to turn yourself in. Then I'll work with the detectives to arrest the other person. At this point, talking about loyalty is pointless. I've already investigated your background. The person who attacked me is named Lu Min, who also lives in Xishan District. He's recently involved in drug trafficking. Hanging around with him will only lead to your downfall!"

Luo Sheng had parted ways with Lu Min because of his involvement in drug trafficking. Hearing Du Long recount Lu Min's activities in detail, he had nothing to say. Du Long unlocked the plastic handcuffs with a special key and said to Luo Sheng and his aunt, "It doesn't matter whether you come or not tomorrow. I'll bring people to arrest Lu Min by 10 a.m. at the latest. You decide for yourself. Xiao Shan, you should persuade him not to be foolish."

Ji Yunsan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll accompany him there early tomorrow. Lijuan Police Station, right? I'll remember."

Du Long said, "That's settled. I have some things to do, so I'll go back now. You two can chat. Oh, Xiao Shan, give me your phone number. I'll call you later."

Ji Yunsan gave Du Long her phone number and said shyly, "Officer Du, you can call me Yunsan. Also, if you're not on duty, I'm usually asleep by 10:30 p.m. If you need to call, do it earlier..."

Du Long said cheerfully, "Alright, Yunsan it is. I'll call you at 9:30."

After Du Long left, Luo Sheng was still fuming and said, "Aunt, how could you agree to such a request..."

Ji Yunsan said angrily, "It's all because of you! You unambitious person, it's one thing to not study hard, but after serving in the military for years, how can you still be so foolish? How is what you did different from those three ruffians?"

"I..." Luo Sheng was too afraid to speak, thinking, "I may be a rascal, but I'm not as bad as that little cop. Aunt agreed to such an impolite request for my sake. I'm a failure. If Aunt gets hurt, I'll fight that bastard!"

Ji Yunsan, unaware of his thoughts, said, "Stop daydreaming. Follow what Officer Du said and strive for leniency. I'll accompany you to Lijuan Police Station early tomorrow. Remember, you can't disappoint everyone again!"

Luo Sheng nodded blankly... Du Long fetched his car and returned home. It was almost nine o'clock. His mother, Shi Yunjin, was watching TV and knitting. His father, Du Kang, was not at home.

"Is Dad working overtime again?" Du Long asked.

Shi Yunjin glanced at her son and said irritably, "That's what being a police officer is like. You hardly see him all month. One police officer in the family is enough. It would be best if you married a policewoman, then everyone would be busy and no one would have to come home!"

Du Long had heard similar complaints many times, but now he was included. He chuckled and said, "I'd like to, but there aren't many suitable policewomen. Mom, do you remember the nurse who took care of me in the hospital, Ji Yunsan? I just went on a date with her. I can't say what will happen in the future, but she's my girlfriend for now. Are you satisfied now?"

Shi Yunjin immediately smiled happily and said, "That nurse is quite nice. She's beautiful, has a good temper, and is diligent and caring. It's a pity she's a nurse and has to work shifts. It would be better if she were a teacher..."

Du Long smiled bitterly and said, "There's no such thing as a perfect person. Be content... I'm tired today, so I'm going to wash up and sleep..."

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