My Life with Narration-Chapter 266 - 265: Ice and Fire, Two Extremes

Sure enough, a seasoned player, just a few photos could spin out a whole series of mini-movies in his mind and remind him to stay safe.

If it weren’t for the kids at home, she would’ve probably dashed over in slippers ages ago. After all, watching the drama unfold is a national pastime, and nothing’s more exciting than a live performance.

A single intense charge left Auntie Shen sprawled on the sofa for half an hour before she recovered. Her cheeks flushed, drenched in sweat, she ran back to her own home next door. Before leaving, she gave him a fierce look as if to say, "Just you wait."

In response, Su Qing was rather laid-back about it, thinking, whatever happens, happens, as long as it doesn’t end me.

Such a simple interaction left them both with a peculiar feeling.

If the landlady were around, she’d surely notice that their relationship had reached a tipping point. All it needed was a trigger for things to take a good turn.

Right now, there’s just a thin layer between them, the kind that would break at a touch.

Of course, this thin layer isn’t what you’d expect; they’re missing the chance to face their feelings for each other.

The next morning, Monday, Su Qing got up yawning to make breakfast. Today he needed to go to the police station, so there wasn’t any rush.

Outside, a light rain was falling, and a gentle cool breeze wafted into the room, quite pleasant. Shen Yi had already headed to work early in the morning.

Bam bam bam!

At that moment, there was a knocking at the door.

"Who is it!"

Su Qing opened the door to find Tang Nan standing outside in shorts and a T-shirt, peering into the room.

"Nan, what brings you here?"

Hearing this, Tang Nan frowned, put her hands on her hips, and said, "Why, am I not allowed to come?

Tell me, is Shen Yi with you?"

This left Su Qing a bit puzzled: "No, she’s not?"

"Not here? Impossible, it’s only seven thirty. I knocked next door, and she’s not there. She must be here with you!"

Saying this, Tang Nan excitedly took out her phone, opened the camera, and rushed inside, heading straight for the second floor.

"Shen Yi, your sister is here, don’t be shy, come out and let me see you. I promise I won’t make fun of you!"

Judging by her words, one might mistake her for some kind of creep. She claimed she wouldn’t make fun but had her phone ready to snap photos—typical woman!

But after searching around, Tang Nan didn’t find a trace of Shen Yi, and she couldn’t help but go downstairs and ask: "Why isn’t she here with you?"

"She’s gone to work, and besides, why would she be here?" Su Qing retorted.

Upon hearing this, Tang Nan pulled out her phone and brought up the photos she had sent to the landlady last night, asking, "Didn’t you two get all heated up last night?"

Su Qing: "... No such thing!"

"What? You mean to tell me nothing happened between you two?" Tang Nan exclaimed in disbelief, then continued, "How pathetic can you be as a man? You should’ve gone for it, used some force. If that didn’t work, at least drugged her or something. I’m so mad, getting up so early today for nothing!"

Saying this, Tang Nan sat on the sofa with a face of dissatisfaction, her anger making her already ample chest heave even more.

Wen Nanqing got married early, and now her kid is almost starting school. She, who works in showbiz, has had boyfriends. But Shen Yi, always so indifferent around men, she’s long awaited to see her in a scandalous situation.

When she saw the photos that morning, she was thrilled and had her assistant drive her back, ready to witness the drama, only to wind up with nothing.

"Have you eaten? Want to have some?" Su Qing pointed to the porridge on the table and asked.

"No, I’m already full from anger!" Tang Nan retorted, but the next moment, her stomach growled.

"Uh... maybe just a little!"

So Tang Nan ended up having breakfast at his place.

"By the way, I’m leaving this afternoon. Sis got you a gift, it’s with Sister Qing!" After finishing, Tang Nan suddenly said.

Hearing this, Su Qing was a bit surprised, "This afternoon? So soon?"

"Has to be; the company in the capital needs me to go back and take charge. I’ve been here a week. Gotta head back!"

"What time in the afternoon?"

"Three thirty!"

"I’ll give you a lift then."

"No need, you and Shen Yi both have work. Sister Qing will take me. I heard your sister got into a university in the capital?"

Su Qing nodded, with more than twenty days until the semester starts.

"Have her call me then, sis’ll take care of her!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing laughed and nodded, "She’d love that. How was the concert yesterday? I saw photos of you on stage on my sister’s social media."

"How do I look, beautiful?"

"Not at all!"

Tang Nan: (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

"Tell your sister next time not to take pictures. Just look at these from Su He’s social media in your phone." Tang Nan was fuming, her teeth gnashing.

Really, you don’t take photos when I’m at my best, but wait until I’m dancing and tossing my hair around, with my head just a blur, and my expression unmanaged. It’s on purpose, clearly.

"I agree, the photos aren’t great. I’ll ask her to delete them, just in case they go viral and your unflattering pics make it to the hot searches."

"Shut up, or I’ll hit you too!" Tang Nan glared and spat at him.

For a while, she urged him to not post any videos from his sister’s film crew and to wait for her instructions. He agreed without any questions.

After breakfast, Tang Nan went back to the landlady’s place to catch up on sleep, and at ten in the morning, he received a call from Li Zijun, urging him to hurry over.

As it turned out, when he arrived at the police station, Du Qiang looked quite pleased, while Li Zijun wore a frosty expression.

"What’s going on? Why the hellfire and iciness?" Su Qing asked.

Upon hearing this, Du Qiang quickly came over, grinning, "We busted an illegal loan operation this morning. Sister Li led the team, and the intelligence department said it’s connected to Jiang Hong’s case. We’ve got a new lead; even if it turns up nothing, cutting down this illegal operation gives us credit."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing’s thoughts immediately went to the loan company that denied him last night. I bet it’s that one; I just didn’t expect the police to act so fast. Just one night later, and they’re already in custody.

"Isn’t that a good thing? We busted an illegal loan company and found a lead for Jiang Hong’s case. Why’s she still upset?" Su Qing asked.

Especially given how Li Zijun seemed ready to murder with her eyes.

To this, Du Qiang chuckled and said, "Sister Li led the team, posing as a student. It turns out they really were operating a nude loan business. The guy found Sister Li attractive and got handsy, ended up in the hospital with a broken nose, poor soul, and Sister Li got scolded by Captain Lin. So now she’s all downcast."

Su Qing: ...

Damn, this guy must have had a death wish, messing with the wrong woman. Without Li Zijun’s approval, no man would ever be able to approach her!

From what I know of Li Zijun, even her boyfriend or husband attempting a sneaky grab from behind would meet a swift beating.

"Du Qiang, you find this funny, huh? Stop talking, or stay mute!" Li Zijun’s voice scared Du Qiang into immediate silence, showing just how imposing she was.

Then Li Zijun stepped forward, grabbed my arm tightly, and said, "Since you’re here, come check it out too. If you can’t get anything from them, I’m thrashing you as well!"

Su Qing: Σ(⊙▽⊙"

"But didn’t you confirm Jiang Hong did, in fact, have dealings with this loan company?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"So what if we did? After they heard Jiang Hong jumped off a building, they admit she borrowed from them but claim it was all standard loans with no debt collection involved. They’re all tight-lipped now, which is where you come in!"

To this, Su Qing considered it for a moment, then asked, "I could give it a shot, but... can I rough them up a bit?"

Before he could finish speaking, Li Zijun slapped him:

"What is that talk? We’re the police; we don’t rough people up. We use proper methods!"

Su Qing: ...

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