Ling Zhenfei knew that this was not the time to speak carelessly; if he offended Jiu Jiu, he wouldn't be able to bear whatever this girl might tell Han Lian.

"What do you mean by that? Mind your own business, take your filthy thoughts, and leave my doorstep immediately."

Although Han Lian was a police officer, Jiu Jiu was unafraid. Anyone living in this wealthy district had some connections; why would they be afraid of another person?

Slowly, Jiu Jiu walked up to Ling Zhenfei and whispered in his ear, "I knew you couldn't escape. Not even replying to my message, you're so bad."

Ling Zhenfei was startled, but before he could respond, Jiu Jiu had turned and walked away. Her stiletto heels clicked on the cobblestone path, sounding like enticing notes.

Having always known Jiu Jiu was a witch, he didn't want to see her, but this unexpected encounter still left Ling Zhenfei somewhat unsettled, as if it brought back memories of that crazy night.

Seeing Jiu Jiu leave, Han Lian walked over to Ling Zhenfei and asked, "Do you know her?"

Of course, Ling Zhenfei couldn't admit he knew her at this moment, as it would definitely lead to more trouble.

"I don't know her, and I don't understand what she meant."

"Then what did she say to you at the end?" Han Lian curiously asked Ling Zhenfei.

"Nothing much, just said I looked handsome and stuff. I didn't hear her clearly." Ling Zhenfei had to make something up to deflect.

Han Lian didn't seem too suspicious and closed the garden gate, then walked back to the room with Ling Zhenfei.

"You really need to find those two rats for me, otherwise I definitely can't stay in this house. I'm terrified of rats." Back in the room, Han Lian remembered the rats that had frightened her earlier.

Ling Zhenfei had thought they might be affectionate again upon returning to the room, but it seemed Han Lian had no such intentions now, and the fire that had just ignited had to be suppressed by himself.

With Han Lian searching around the room for a while and not finding the rats but discovering a rat hole, Ling Zhenfei blocked it off with something. Only then, seeing that nothing else could come out, did Han Lian feel at ease.

"Now that I've dealt with the rats, shouldn't you give me some sort of reward?" Ling Zhenfei pretended to look forward with expectation.

With a sense of relief, Han Lian said, "What reward do you want?"

At Han Lian's question, Ling Zhenfei was immediately taken aback. She had a point. Could he really be responsible for Han Lian? If not, wouldn't that be somewhat unmanly? Not every woman was like Jiu Jiu, who was purely in it for the thrill of the sexes.

Han Lian was a police officer, raised in a different family environment; she would have a hard time accepting such matters. It was also fortunate that the security guards had arrived just in time, otherwise, who knows what would have happened after the incident.

Ling Zhenfei didn't bring up the matter again, and Han Lian didn't ask further, as if there was an unspoken understanding between them, but there was a slight awkwardness.

Just then, Ling Zhenfei's phone suddenly received a text message. After checking it, he said to Han Lian, "Sorry, I have to leave for some urgent matters. See you next time."

As Ling Zhenfei stood up and headed out, Han Lian also stood up and escorted him to the door. She seemed to have something to say but eventually held back, only reminding Ling Zhenfei to be careful.

Ling Zhenfei left Han Lian's home, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders. Although he had received a text message, it wasn't enough to make him leave immediately. The main reason he left was that the atmosphere felt too bizarre, and he honestly didn't know what might happen if he stayed. So, the text message was a convenient excuse to leave.

In fact, when he was in Han Lian's home, Ling Zhenfei hadn't actually seen the content of the text message. He checked it while walking towards the exit of the residential community. But when he saw the content, he was stunned.

The message was from Jiu Jiu, and it was simple: "I'm waiting for you outside."

Ling Zhenfei didn't think too much about it. As he walked out of Han Lian's place, the neighborhood was a standard wealthy district. Each residence was a separate villa complete with yards and garages. Outside the yards were gardens full of plants, including bamboo, banana leaves, maple trees, and even the currently popular persimmon trees. The whole community resembled a grand garden, exuding an air of affluence.

The villas were separated by narrow paths, with green bamboo and banana leaf plants on either side. Some areas even formed bamboo and banana leaf groves, showcasing the high-end nature of the villa district.

Ling Zhenfei had only walked past a couple of villas when Jiu Jiu suddenly rushed out from the side and embraced him. Ling Zhenfei then knew it was Jiu Jiu.

Sure enough, it was Jiu Jiu, who coquettishly said next to him, "I knew you wouldn't be so heartless as to ignore me."

Ling Zhenfei left so promptly that Jiu Jiu must have thought her text message had worked, and that Ling Zhenfei had come just for her.

Before Ling Zhenfei could explain, Jiu Jiu grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the gate of a nearby villa.

Ling Zhenfei lit a cigarette and took a look at the time. It was already evening, and there was still some time before the 10 p.m. appointment, so he was not in a rush.

He looked at Jiu Jiu by his side, his mind filled with confusion. He didn't know how to handle his relationship with this woman, who was incredibly odd. She lived in such a large villa, clearly not lacking money, and she was also beautiful—she should be the epitome of a wealthy and attractive woman. Who would have known why she had done those things in the past.

"Are you always trying to avoid me?" Jiu Jiu asked coquettishly.

Ling Zhenfei didn't know how to answer. Indeed, he wanted to avoid Jiu Jiu, but saying it seemed too hurtful.

"Actually, you don't need to avoid me. After meeting you, I really changed. My past is the shame of my life, constantly poking at my nerves. If I didn't have that history, I could boldly pursue you, but now it's different; I'm not good enough for you," she admitted.

Ling Zhenfei listened in a daze, not knowing whether to feel happy or sad.

"Jiu Jiu, you don't have to talk like that. Everyone makes mistakes and gets lost at some point. I don't want you to waste your life for me," he said.

Suddenly, Jiu Jiu moved and leaned toward him, pressing her body against his: "No, I just want you. I don't care for anyone else."

After more than an hour, Jiu Jiu finally regained some strength and struggled to stand up: "Husband, I've been learning to cook recently. I'll make something for you."

Ling Zhenfei quickly pressed Jiu Jiu down, saying, "You should stay in bed. I'll cook for you instead."

"Husband, can you cook?" Jiu Jiu looked at Ling Zhenfei with some surprise.

"Just wait for it," said Ling Zhenfei as he entered the kitchen.

After looking around the kitchen and checking the refrigerator, which had vegetables and a black-boned chicken, Ling Zhenfei was quite pleased. He casually stewed the chicken and stir-fried two dishes.

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