Section 2

The meal was served, and the two people chatted while eating

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He was in a hurry and overlooked his fleeting expressions and emotional changes, simply saying "goodbye" before leaving

The soft lighting in the restaurant flickered quietly overhead, casting a particularly clear reflection of her striking features. Xu Jiaoyang attempted to find some clue on her face. Of course, he failed, but he noted, "The shirt she is wearing is the same style as the one you wore the last time we met, and she has a handkerchief tied around her wrist. In this day and age, it is not easy to find someone like you who has consistently used a handkerchief for many years."

As Deng Herao walked out of the police station, Chai Yu stood in the hall with a look of longing, until someone tapped him on the back of his head, bringing him back to his senses. Just as he was about to lose his temper, he heard Lu Chengyuan scolding him in frustration, "What are you so happy about! Chasing a woman is such a tedious affair, I really doubt how you managed to get into our team."

As the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Xu Jiaoyang possesses keen insight. At this moment, her words are like pearls, and He Rao can hardly withstand them. However, internally, he is tumultuous, yet his face remains impassive. In an effort to distance himself from the situation, He Rao even manages a smile, one of helplessness: "Firstly, this is an ordinary denim shirt, found everywhere; it is not surprising to have a similar outfit. Secondly, from the photo, it appears she has something tied around her wrist, but it is impossible to discern whether it is a handkerchief or some other accessory. Lastly, consider how long it has been since I last used a handkerchief; think carefully."

He Riao did not mind her good friend describing her relationship with Xing Tang as "messing around"; her gaze lingered on the cover photo at https://m.hetushu.com, her beautiful brows slightly furrowed: "Where did he pick up this child?"

It turns out he called for this matter

He Rào turned around and saw Chái Yǔ, dressed in training attire, coming down from upstairs. The young man, relying on his agility, actually supported himself on the staircase railing and leaped from the second floor to the halfway point of the first floor, then from the halfway point to the lobby on the first floor: "Team Leader, you should head home; I happen to be going that way and can give you a ride."

Chai Yu was in need of venting his frustration. Upon hearing this, he threw the car keys he was holding onto the table and said, "What's wrong with talking back? If you don't like it, go ahead and hit me."

He raised his gaze, his face calm: "If I tell you that the person in the photo is not me, are you planning to resort to severe interrogation?"

Denial? Xu Jiaoyang certainly could not miss the fleeting change in her expression: "Although the report follows the usual sensationalist style of entertainment news, and the photos are subpar, I should still be able to recognize the woman who evokes envy and jealousy among the socialites in the city. However, I am actually not interested in you; after all, it is nothing unusual that you are fooling around with Xing Tang." She snatched the magazine and tapped her finger on the girl on the cover: "What is this thing?" However, I am actually not interested in you; after all, it is nothing unusual that you are fooling around with Xing Tang." She snatched the magazine and tapped her finger on the girl on the cover: "What is this thing?"

The two characters "date" caused a flicker of disappointment in Chai Yu's eyes, but he quickly smiled and said, "Well, have fun then"

Did you ask General Xing which woman the child is his? Is it confirmed that the child is his biological offspring, or is he just blindly embracing the situation? I have heard that the annual statistics released by the paternity testing center indicate that among the subjects, 15 percent of fathers are raising children that are not their own.

You are capable! Chai Yu was lounging by the fire, and upon hearing this, he completely disregarded the hierarchical concept of superior and subordinate, retorting sarcastically: "Then how come dating is still so chaotic?"

Unfortunately, they are not a match

He Rao raised her gaze, her clear eyes calm as still lake water. She remained motionless, quietly watching Xu Jiaoyang, her expression as undisturbed as if listening to a solo comedy performance. After a long pause, she said, "In the future, do not inquire about these matters from Yu Hang; if you have any questions, feel free to ask me directly." After finishing, she set down her knife and fork, elegantly picked up the napkin to dab at the corners of her mouth, and asked, "Have you finished? Shall we continue or settle the bill?"

If I cannot manage the small matters, how can I handle the larger ones? He was helpless.

Think as you wish. In any case, Helao candidly stated: "I am merely passing the days by drowning my sorrows in alcohol"

At the moment when He Rao dodged her gaze, she was filled with anger: "You like that person with the surname Xiao, haven't you been at it for almost eight years? But what about him? The Xiao family headquarters is in City G, yet he has left the affairs here to the manager in City A. Who is he doing this for? He forsakes comfort and willingly becomes an undercover agent, risking his life for whom? In life-and-death situations, he faces bullets with his own body, again for whom? And also, you remain single, who is that for? He Rao, how long are you going to demean yourself like this?"

Isn't it his? Have you asked him? Without waiting for He Rao to respond, Xu Jiaoyang continued on his own: What does it mean for him to put on such a show? To make everyone in the city think he has a hidden beauty and even a child, just to test whether you would feel jealous? The dignified General Xing would resort to such petty tricks, and I foolishly thought he was as cunning as the sea

"Pah!" Xu Jiaoyang glared at her and said: "You are just afraid of speaking the truth after drinking"

How could you compete with her for someone? On the other end, Xu Jiaoyang, upon hearing this, angrily commanded: "You must reject him immediately"

He called the waiter to settle the bill, without arguing a single word

A typical Xu Jiaoyang style of expression, direct and incisive

Lu Chengyuan had a defiant and arrogant demeanor: "Hey, you still have the audacity to argue back!"

What I feel is not love at all; at most, it is merely a secret that cannot be shared with outsiders, so how can one speak of integrity

Before the words were finished, Chai Yu interrupted: "Team Leader."

He Ruo chuckled softly, looking at the tall boy in front of her, and candidly said: "I have a date, and I am not going home yet. Thank you."

Xu Jiaoyang drove away alone in that eye-catching SUV, filled with resentment

After leaving the private kitchen, Xu Jiaoyang suggested, "We haven't had enough fun, let's go drink."

A questioning remark that resonates profoundly, a rebuttal that is well-reasoned and substantiated. Xu Jiaoyang gazed directly into He Rao's eyes, only to see a pair of clear, tranquil eyes like water. Finally, she chose to give in: "Alright, if you say it’s not me, then I will believe you. But remember, if one day you two play with fire and it leads to a fatal outcome, the exclusive must belong to me"

The tone of reproach sounds to others like a mix of embarrassment and anger at having their secrets exposed. Xu Jiaoyang's brows and eyes lifted with a faint smile, "You can be protective, but don't insult others. Ultimately, President Xing's immaturity is a result of your pressure. If you had put a stop to it earlier, the one he is holding would surely be your own child."

The night breeze gently blows, the branches and leaves of the phoenix tree sway. He Rao stands at one end of the bustling city, gazing at the distant dazzling skyscraper, its brilliance piercing the clouds, almost too bright for her to open her eyes.

No one has ever made such a request. Lu Chengyuan rolled up his sleeves: "I would feel sorry if I didn't fulfill your request."

For whom I do this, it is best to remain a secret forever in his eyes

He has never been a secret to me, regardless of for whom he is.

A woman driving such a large SUV is already quite eye-catching, and she continues to accelerate, appearing particularly fierce and aggressive. The rapidly retreating street scenery outside the window is dazzling; although He Rao is accustomed to it, he still feels the need to remind her for safety reasons: "I'm just running late, there's no need to be so reckless, right?"

Xu Jiaoyang simply floored the accelerator: "You mind your own business."

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Clearly, Xu Jiaoyang believes that Xing Tang is deliberately creating a scandal with the intention of making her jealous

His gaze settled on the cover, and He Rao frowned slightly, asking, "What does this mean?" At the same time, he reached out to pick up the magazine, pretending to read it, effectively covering most of his face with it.

Apart from He Rao, it is difficult to find a second person who can maintain Xing Tang like Xu Jiaoyang.

Amidst the jarring sound of the brakes, the off-road vehicle came to a stop in front of a private dining establishment on Nanyuan Avenue by Linjiang. After placing the order, Xu Jiaoyang took out a magazine from his bag and slapped it down in front of He Rao, saying: "Explain this."

Since she thinks this way, He Rao chose not to explain. However, the evident displeasure in her eyes seemed to remind Xu Jiaoyang to stop while he was ahead

You are nothing but a woman without any principles of love! Xu Jiaoyang swung his fist forcefully, striking the cotton once more, infuriated to the point of wishing to throw the woman before him into the depths of the sea.

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The first to speak after the call was connected had a slightly fast pace and an undertone of dissatisfaction: "You said six o'clock, and it has already been two hours past that. What do you mean by this? Are you afraid I can't afford a meal?"

I am pleasantly surprised to see so many old friends here. Your expectations and patience have given me tremendous encouragement. I will do my best. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, President Xiao has an appointment with you!

Your wealth makes my concern unnecessary. He Rao certainly did not forget her appointment with Editor Xu, and as she hurried down the stairs, she calmly said: "Based on my experience in the world, your anger is not due to my tardiness. Who is so ungrateful as to use me as a scapegoat? Xing—"

He didn't mind being left behind; instead, he called to arrange a "designated driver" for her, saying, "Jiaoyang has gone out to drink, alone." Then he walked home.

Distance is something so subtle that it cannot be described in words

Xu Jiaoyang's SUV was parked across the street. He Rào crossed the road, opened the car door, and got in. Before she had the chance to fasten her seatbelt, he had already started the vehicle. Amidst the roar of the engine and the sound of the tires, the SUV accelerated and drove away.

Her long eyelashes gently droop, and the faint shadows of fragmented lights are reflected in her eyes: "Do you think he is as immature as you? Do not measure him with your perspective on men"

He Rào took a deep breath, trying to shake off the disturbing emotions, and then, amidst the clamor of the night, dialed Xingtang's number

He Rào flatly refused: "I won't drink, I've quit."

You know that I am in a romantic relationship, unlike you, who is engaged in unrequited love

The expression is natural and flawless

Though we are close at hand, it still feels like we are worlds apart

Xu Jiaoyang seized the opportunity to confront He Rao: "Don't think that you can hide your little thoughts without a trace. After the shocking Shen Jun case that stunned the entire city, your so-called secret is now known to all. I am not unaware of how the knife wound on your arm came to be. I choose not to ask, simply because I do not wish to rub salt into your wounds."

He Rao wished he could splash the water in the cup onto her face, "Can you stop being so venomous with your words?"

"Sure." Xu Jiaoyang smiled with a hint of arrogance, "When your words are not so stubborn anymore." It seemed that she did not fully believe He Rao, but she did not continue to press for more answers.

It was not until the case analysis meeting concluded that He Rao noticed the missed call from Xing Tang on the phone that had been lying on the desk all day. Just as he was about to return the call, Xu Jiaoyang's call came in.

"You don't know?" Xu Jiaoyang assumed an aggressive posture: "What could he possibly hide from you? Or have you two already colluded and plan to deceive me as well?"

yet still cannot be together

The private kitchen is not close to the apartment where she lives. For Xu Jiaoyang, not to mention walking back, even driving would be bothersome due to the many red lights. However, He Rao, having undergone military training, finds the difficulty of marching on foot to be zero. Moreover, on a night devoid of starlight, solitude is fitting.

Such unrestrained talk is truly deadly, and He Rao almost choked on a mouthful of water: "Which of your ears heard him admit that the child is his?"