Chapter 2422: Chapter 2423: The Last Task Chapter 2422: Chapter 2423: The Last Task Yan Ci gave Lin Yi a suggestive look.
“I like your idea. Where shall we go? A hotel or the office?”
“No need to be picky about the place, I think the office is just fine.”
Yan Ci threw a flirtatious glance, “Go lock the door.”
“I locked it when I came in.”
Yan Ci wrapped her arms around Lin Yi’s neck, looking seductive, “It seems you’ve been planning this for a while.”
“You gotta do something when you come, right? No point in playing the thief and leaving empty-handed.”
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”
Slowly, Yan Ci squatted down and busied herself.
An hour later, an intensely satisfying battle concluded, and Yan Ci lay on the couch gasping for air.
“I’ve really let myself go lately; it’s only been just over an hour and I’m already out of steam. I need to find time to hit the gym.”
“Practice some squats, it’s a good position.”
Yan Ci’s beautiful eyes rolled, “I knew you were up to no good.”
“These are essential life skills, I’m doing it for your own good.”
“What have you been busy with lately? I saw on the news a few days ago that you rejected Apple.”
“A bunch of idiots, came to show off to me.” Lin Yi stretched lazily and said:
“Mainly I’m tied up with police work. I’ve got a case and need to take a trip to Jinling tomorrow. Not sure when I’ll be back; I might just swing by to see you on the way.”
“Really?”
“Why that tone?”
“Our company has a movie filming over at Jinling.” Yan Ci straddled Lin Yi, “If you don’t come back, I can come find you.”
“That’s quite all right.” Lin Yi embraced Yan Ci’s waist, “Bringing the film all the way to Jinling.”
“With Director Lin being so outstanding, I naturally have to put in the effort, otherwise, I’ll be looked down upon.”
“Just focus on practicing squats, you don’t have to try hard with anything else.”
“Stop teasing.” Yan Ci got off Lin Yi, “Let’s go, I’m hungry, it’s time to eat.”
“Let’s go.”
After leaving the company, the two found a barbecue restaurant for a simple lunch, then strolled on the streets for a while before parting ways.
In the afternoon, Lin Yi went shopping at the supermarket, bought some groceries, and went to Li Chuhan’s place, who hadn’t gotten off work yet.
Timing everything just right, Lin Yi prepared four dishes and a soup.
Click—
Not long after the meal was ready, the sound of keys opening the door could be heard.
Li Chuhan, carrying her bag, walked in from outside.
Seeing Lin Yi and the hot meals on the table, she froze on the spot.
“You, how come you’re here?”
“Can’t I be here?” Lin Yi said with a smile, “Or is Director Li not welcoming me?”
“Not at all.”
Li Chuhan’s heart swelled with joy, “I just didn’t expect you to come over.”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that now, go wash your hands and let’s eat.”
“Okay.”
Li Chuhan went to the bathroom, changed into a set of loose silk pajamas, and came to the dining table.
“How’s it been recently? Busy at the hospital … huh? Why are you crying all of a sudden?”
“No, it’s nothing…”
Li Chuhan wiped away tears.
“Still say nothing’s wrong?”
“No, really, it’s nothing,” Li Chuhan said softly:
“I only get to eat a hot meal when I come home if my mom’s here, otherwise I have to cook for myself.”
Tears streamed down her face, but Li Chuhan’s was brimming with a smile.
Memories can be painful, but life right now is sweet.
Gently, Lin Yi wiped the tears from Li Chuhan’s face.
“I’ll come over whenever I have time.”
“I’m not asking you to come over every day just to be with me, I just couldn’t help it,” Li Chuhan said coquettishly.
“Let’s eat first, let the past be past, and let the future come.”
“Mmmhmm.”
The sunset draped the sky, and the two finished a cozy dinner.
After the meal, Li Chuhan changed into a set of very casual clothes, and they strolled downstairs before heading out to watch a movie.
It wasn’t until after ten at night that Lin Yi dropped Li Chuhan off and then went back to his own home.
Early the next morning, as Lin Yi was half asleep and half awake, he heard Ji Qingyan’s voice.
“Get up quickly, aren’t we going on a business trip today? Don’t be late.”
“Uh huh…”
Lin Yi mumbled a response, threw off the covers to get up, and then went to the bathroom to wash up.
“I’ve found your clothes for you, don’t forget to change into them later.”
“Got it.” From the bathroom, Lin Yi said unclearly.
Knowing that Lin Yi was going to Jinling on a business trip, Ji Qingyan’s parents reminded him for a good while before leaving, for fear that Lin Yi might encounter danger.
Between the lines, they were all hoping that Lin Yi would quit his job soon.
After all, with assets at hand, they weren’t short on money, and since he was about to become a father, he couldn’t keep taking on life-threatening tasks.
Lin Yi promised them readily, without dodging or skirting the issue.
He had a premonition that this case might very well be the ultimate task of his career.
Once the case was handled, it would be time to resign.
After eating breakfast, they went to work together.
Ji Qingyan dressed down considerably, looking relaxed and sporty.
Gray sweatpants paired with basketball shoes, and a sweatshirt on the top, brimming with vitality.
“What do you think of this outfit?”
“Quite the spicy girl.”
Ji Qingyan laughed till she doubled over, “Nice talk. Now I’m the spicy girl, later on, I’ll be the spicy mom.”
“Hand me the water.”
“Choked on something?”
“Spiced by you.”
Ji Qingyan paused for a moment, then broke into hearty laughter.
“So annoying.”
After the meal, the two of them drove out together.
“When handling the case in Jinling, you must pay attention to safety,” Ji Qingyan admonished when they arrived at the company’s parking lot:
“If anything comes up, I’ll contact Tao Yuan. Don’t worry about things at home while you’re out.”
“Mhm, give me a kiss.”
Ji Qingyan leaned in, and they shared a sweet kiss before Lin Yi drove away.
The people at the precinct were still busy as ever, with Zhang Hui and Zhu Junchi having organized the case files, ready to take them along.
“Brother Hui, I wasn’t here yesterday, any progress with the case?”
Zhang Hui shrugged, “Same as before, all fingers are pointing towards Jindou Village. Let’s not waste any more time, let’s get going.”
“Let’s go, I’ve got the car ready.”
It’s about 300 kilometers from Zhong Hai to Jinling, and they didn’t plan on flying. A three-hour drive would get them there, which was more convenient.
“I’ll hitch a ride with you today, I’ll pay you back for the gas when we return.”
“No need, it’s not that much money.”
The three of them gathered the relevant documents and got into Lin Yi’s Alfa, heading towards Jinling.
“They say Alfas are comfortable, but this is my first time in one,” said Zhu Junchi.
“Once we’re done, you can drive it—I have another car,” Lin Yi said generously.
“That won’t do, I’ll take the thought, Brother Zhu,” Zhu Junchi replied:
“But you, coming from a well-off family, why become a police officer? It’s not exactly an easy job.”
“Just here to experience life, otherwise I’d be idle anyway.”
“Haha…”
The two laughed, “We just can’t figure you young people out.”
Chatting and laughing, the three drove to Jinling.
“If we take the small road up front, that should lead us to Jindou Village.”
“First, let’s go to the town’s police station, we need to communicate with the locals about this matter.”
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