You Mingxu wasn't afraid of him drugging her—there were police both inside and outside. Besides, Luo Yu was too shrewd to do something that would give others leverage. She picked up the tea and slowly sipped it.
Luo Yu smiled faintly, walked back, and sat down, saying, "It's been a long time since the two of us sat down for a meal together."
You Mingxu didn't respond.
Unfazed, he continued reminiscing: "I remember last time at your place, I made you a pickled fish hotpot, and you said my cooking was really good. Back then, I thought I'd finally found a companion, and then we…"
He trailed off.
You Mingxu actually couldn't clearly recall what they had done that night—probably some hand-holding, hugging, and a bit of taking advantage. After all, back then, as a plainclothes policewoman, she had met this elite lawyer, a young talent, through a blind date. He had been sweet-talking her every day, and they had both cherished the connection.
You Mingxu said, "Shut up."
Luo Yu chuckled, his gaze drifting past her to the quiet tree branches and eaves outside the window. "Believe it or not, during that time, I was especially happy. Back then, I thought, if I could really spend my life with you, I might even be willing to let go of everything, wash my hands of it all."
He wasn't entirely lying, You Mingxu knew. Back then, the way Luo Yu occasionally looked at her was deep and intense—the gaze of a man looking at a woman. She still had some impression of it.
But You Mingxu wasn't here today to listen to his confession.
She even felt a faint urge to lose her temper. If it turned out this guy was just pulling his old tricks again—using some excuse to harass and disgust her without actually providing any useful information—she would really have to grab him and beat him up.
Just then, one of his subordinates knocked, and a waiter pushed the door open to bring in the dishes. Luo Yu said, "Let's eat first."
Once the dishes were all served and people from both sides had withdrawn, they were alone again.
Luo Yu asked, "Why were you in Ahua's car that day?"
You Mingxu glanced at him.
So, he hadn't known she was there beforehand, but upon seeing the situation, he had unhesitatingly shot Ahua to save her?
Even if he had been planning to deal with Ahua, killing him probably hadn't been necessary. Having one of his own people die by his hand always carried greater risks. So, was it really for her?
"Thanks for that day," You Mingxu said.
Luo Yu picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth. "No need. Whoever touches you, I kill."
You Mingxu was taken aback.
"You haven't answered my question," he said.
His question wasn't easy to answer. Regarding Sister Yun and the rendezvous, You Mingxu didn't know how much information Luo Yu had gathered.
She said, "I was also following orders, temporarily assisting another team to arrest someone at XX Hotel, but we came up empty. When I saw Ahua and his group, they seemed suspicious, so I tailed them and pretended to slip up, letting them take me in the car. I wanted to follow the trail, and you saw what happened next."
XX Hotel was exactly where Sister Yun had been staying.
Her words were deliberately vague, but she didn't miss the flicker of delight in Luo Yu's eyes. You Mingxu's heart stirred—so Luo Yu had also been trying to fish for information from her today.
He stirred the small spoon in his soup bowl and asked, "Do you know who you were going to arrest?"
You Mingxu said, "Do you think I can tell you?"
Luo Yu chuckled. "I know most of what you say isn't true. But telling me this much is enough."
You Mingxu asked, "Why were you there yesterday?"Luo Yu glanced at her and smiled faintly. His expression was clear: since everyone knew the truth, there was no need for her to keep pretending and probing.
You Mingxu leaned back and laid her cards on the table: "Why did you ask me here?"
The smile on Luo Yu's face gradually faded, his eyes turning somber. "You Mingxu, I know what you want. You probably have an idea of what I want too. But in this world, obtaining anything that doesn't belong to you comes with a price and risks. It's the same for both of us, for the police and the criminals alike. Seeing you like this today, I can't help it! It makes me itch! Suddenly, I feel like taking a big gamble to see which of us can outdo the other. Let's make a deal!"
"What kind of deal?"
He stood up, walked to her side, placed a hand on her shoulder, and said, "Stay by my side for two months and give me a chance. Aren't you trying to investigate Kaiyang? Follow me, and whatever you uncover will depend on your skills. Either you send me to prison, or I take you to bed. Dare to try?"
Author's Note:
Luo Yu: Love me, are you scared?
You Mingxu: Get lost...
Yin Feng: Get lost...
Jing Ping: Get lost...
Gu Tiancheng: Get lost...
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