Chapter 94

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"Looks like the two of you have some chemistry. Since we have the chance to sit together and get to know each other, we can consider ourselves friends. No need to be so petty!" Liu Fei, seeing that the two were fine, smiled and eased the tension between them.

"Speaking of which, I have a friend working in Wuhe, she works in the traffic police department and is named Cao Meng. I wonder if you know her?" Qin Mei said, shifting her gaze to Yang Jie's face, wanting to see his reaction when he heard that she was Cao Meng's friend.

"Oh! You must be the Mei Zi that Xiao Liux mentioned, the one who's always trying to find Xiao Liux and even made Cao Meng pressure me for Xiao Liux's email." Yang Jie had long guessed that Qin Mei was the hacker Mei Zi, so he wasn't surprised when she revealed her identity. Instead, his casual words made Qin Mei's expression suddenly change.

Hackers are mysterious because their real identities are well hidden. Now, hearing Yang Jie's words, it was clear that Xiao Liux had already told Yang Jie about that night, which is why Yang Jie knew she was a hacker.

"Cao Meng told you I was taking the train to Rongcheng today, right? You were prepared to intercept me on the train. I bet your ticket wasn't in our upper berth but somewhere else!" Yang Jie glanced at Qin Mei, not paying attention to her slightly panicked expression, and casually revealed the reason for her appearance.

Seeing that Yang Jie had already guessed, Qin Mei realized there was no need to hide it anymore. The panic on her face quickly disappeared, and she instead showed an approving expression, lightly clapping her hands and saying, "Indeed, you live up to your reputation as the great detective who solved the 7·19 murder case. You've seen through me so quickly, I'm impressed!"

"Let's get reacquainted. I'm Qin Mei, also known as Mei Zi, a senior in the Computer Science Department at the Military Science University." Qin Mei's sudden change in demeanor made Yang Jie pause. Seeing the sincerity on her face and the calmness in her eyes, he hesitated for a moment before shaking her soft, smooth hand.

"I'm Yang Jie from Wuhe County, Cao Meng's roommate, and Xiao Liux's online friend. Nice to meet you." Yang Jie's composed response made Qin Mei very satisfied with his quick thinking and adaptability.

"What's going on between you two?" Liu Fei, who had been eating quietly, was taken aback when she realized they knew each other. After they shook hands and introduced themselves again, she finally put down her chopsticks and looked at them, puzzled.

"Sister Fei, I have a good friend working in Wuhe who is Yang Jie's roommate. Additionally, I have an online friend who is also close to Yang Jie. So, in a way, we can consider ourselves friends." Qin Mei briefly explained their relationship, and Liu Fei looked at Yang Jie thoughtfully.

Liu Fei knew that Yang Jie lived in a dorm assigned by his workplace, but she didn't expect him to share a room with a girl, even if they didn't share a bed. This surprised her, and deep down, she felt a twinge of jealousy, a sour feeling in her heart.

However, Liu Fei, skilled at hiding her emotions, didn't show any signs of it. Instead, she asked curiously, "What's this 7·19 murder case you mentioned? I haven't heard of it."

The murder of Wang Guixi at the Wuhe Distillery, due to its sudden nature and the quick resolution, hadn't been widely publicized in Wuhe County. Currently, only the residents of Yang Village and the police department knew the details. Cao Meng, working in the police department, had heard her colleagues discuss the case, and as her good friend, Qin Mei, who was well-informed, naturally knew about it.

Hearing Liu Fei's question, Qin Mei's face showed a hint of admiration. She looked at Liu Fei and, with a torrent of words, recounted the details of the case she had heard from Cao Meng, embellishing it to make it more interesting. This not only piqued Liu Fei's interest but also attracted the attention of other passengers.

Yang Jie, sitting opposite, listened to Qin Mei's embellished account, which made him sound like a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, solving a complex case with ease. He found it somewhat amusing and didn't say much, letting Qin Mei continue.

As Liu Fei listened to Qin Mei, her gaze often drifted to Yang Jie, who remained calm and composed. The gratitude she felt towards him began to gradually turn into admiration.

As the saying goes, beauty admires heroes. Liu Fei, who had experienced the ups and downs of life and seen the dark side of society, longed for a hero to save her from her miserable fate.

A charming and alluring woman and a young, beautiful, and innocent one, the two women, with different personalities, began to chat animatedly about Yang Jie's detective work.

Women's emotions are strange. Two women who had just met were chatting happily because of a man, and in no time, they were like old friends, holding hands, calling each other "Sister Fei" and "Mei Zi," and chatting about everything from Yang Jie to fashion, food, and shopping.

Throughout the journey, the two women didn't stop talking, their light laughter and conversation filling the compartment, drawing the attention of some of the male passengers.

The boring journey was made more enjoyable by Qin Mei's talkative and curious nature. Liu Fei, known for her cold and reserved demeanor, unexpectedly showed her lively and outgoing side after leaving Wuhe.

Unlike the men who were secretly peeking at the two women, Yang Jie openly stared at them without any attempt to hide it. Fortunately, the two women were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice Yang Jie's invasive gaze.

By the time the train arrived at Rongcheng station, Qin Mei and Liu Fei had become close friends, exchanging contact information.

Watching the two exchange contact information, Yang Jie genuinely couldn't understand how women form friendships.

Liu Fei carried Yang Jie's luggage, while Yang Jie helped Liu Fei and Qin Mei with their two suitcases. The three waited until most of the passengers had left the train before calmly exiting the carriage.

Rongcheng is known as the "Fire City." As soon as they stepped off the train, a wave of heat hit them, and the scorching sun made the air almost unbearable.

Wuhe was already hot, but Rongcheng was even hotter. Liu Fei, wearing a long skirt, had her back drenched in sweat in no time, and Yang Jie, carrying the two suitcases, was also drenched in sweat by the time they reached the exit of the train station.

Qin Mei, used to Rongcheng's weather, couldn't help but laugh and said, "Rongcheng is known as the 'Fire City.' In the height of summer, the average daytime temperature can reach 37 degrees Celsius, and the ground temperature is often above 42 degrees Celsius. You can even boil an egg on a manhole cover. Even at night, the temperature remains around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius, making it very hot."

Yang Jie and Liu Fei, who had never been to Rongcheng, listened to Qin Mei's introduction but were too hot to respond. They followed Qin Mei out of the train station.

Seeing the many buses and the bustling crowd at the station square, they felt a bit overwhelmed.

"Where are you going? I know Rongcheng well and can tell you how to get there." Qin Mei, seeing Yang Jie looking around, knew they were trying to find their way. She pretended to be helpful and asked Yang Jie.

"We're going to the Wuhe Hotel on Chunjiang Road, which is in the Nangu District, I think." Yang Jie, who had seen the address of the provincial office, didn't think much and answered.

"Chunjiang Road? That's near our university. What a coincidence! We can take the 31 bus directly to the Military Science University. From there, you can transfer to the 28 bus and get off after two stops." Qin Mei's face lit up with surprise when she heard Yang Jie's destination.

"Great! We'll follow you then!"

Yang Jie hadn't expected the provincial office to be so close to the Military Science University. He had intended to return Qin Mei's suitcase but didn't hand it over. Instead, he smiled and dragged his suitcase, letting Qin Mei lead the way, with Liu Fei following.

Rongcheng is a sub-provincial city with a large scale and a population of over 3.5 million. Yang Jie, who had lived in Yanjing for four years, wasn't impressed by the tall buildings on either side of the road. However, Liu Fei, sitting on the bus, was fascinated and chatted animatedly with Qin Mei.

The Military Science University is built along the river and covers a vast area. Chunjiang Road is less than a kilometer from the university. After getting off at the Military Science University, Qin Mei helped Yang Jie and Liu Fei board the 28 bus. In less than ten minutes, the bus arrived at the Chunjiang Road station.

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