Chapter 07

He Xi was momentarily taken aback, and after regaining her composure, she struggled to control her temper, which was beginning to slip. She retorted, "That is your military, what does it have to do with me?"

Zhuo Yao stood still, his expression so indifferent that it was impossible to discern his emotions. He allowed He Xi to approach him step by step until they stood face to face, waiting for her to continue. Then, as expected, the response he received was indeed the slap that He Xi accurately swung at him.

With her elbow nudging Xiao Yi's arm, He Xi signaled him to let it go

Looking at the Labrador? It truly is a perfect excuse. He Xi, who instinctively raises his psychological defenses upon seeing him, finds it impossible to refuse. However, despite having saved the black monkey's life in a race against time, and even saving himself, He Xi still issues an eviction order in his usual indifferent tone: "Just take a look and leave, so as not to waste Chief of Staff Li's precious time"

Acting with restraint and without anger, he glanced at his watch and, as he stood up, it was unclear whether he was informing He Xi of his whereabouts or bidding farewell to Yan Dai, whom he was meeting for the first time: "It's about time; I still need to go to the headquarters, so I will take my leave first"

"It is not a matter of presence or absence. The legal representative of Tianchi Entertainment Club is indeed you, correct? The suspect has been seen multiple times at your establishment, and it is normal for us to inquire about certain circumstances within our official duties." Zhuo Yao said, unconsciously employing the typical tactics used by the police. He reminded, "As a citizen, you have the obligation to cooperate with our work." As he spoke, he slightly turned his body and raised his hand to make a gesture: "Please proceed!"

It is unknown how long Lixing has been here, and what he discussed with Yan Dai. He Xi only heard Yan Dai exclaim, "The training is too tough; who can endure it? Therefore, you are undoubtedly the most lovable people."

Zhuo Yao was the first to speak, explaining in a low and hoarse voice: "I apologize, Miss He, I misjudged the situation last night"

He smiled gently, and in that instant, his stern facial features softened, making him appear exceptionally gentle. He casually remarked, "Wearing a military uniform does not make one a soldier; that is merely the most basic requirement. On the battlefield, no one will reason with you; it is the brutal reality where pulling the trigger means taking down an enemy. Without extraordinary physical abilities, how can one endure? Therefore, the hardships you speak of are not truly hardships." Hearing the sound of the door, he turned his head and, not surprised to see He Xi standing there, greeted him in an unusually calm tone, as if they were old friends: "You’re back? I came to see the Labrador. Since you weren’t here, I chatted with your friend about some past training experiences."

Xiao Yi could not avoid fulfilling his duty as a citizen, thus he was "invited" to join the police force

One cannot blame Xiao Yi for being anxious. Understanding the situation from last night, he spent the entire night awake in He Xi's apartment, tossing and turning on the sofa, pondering whether, if no one had stopped He Xi and had knocked her out at the right moment, and if she had rushed forward when the black monkey lunged at the police, would that bullet have hit her? Just thinking about it fills him with dread

He Xi turned around and saw Zhuo Yao standing there. His outline was masculine, with thick sword-like eyebrows, resembling a handsome and robust man. Compared to Li Xing's reserved aura and Xiao Yi's full-on rogue demeanor, Zhuo Yao exuded a dazzling manly presence. However, due to the prior incident involving the shooting of the black monkey, He Xi found him utterly displeasing.

He Xi is the type of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than to force. Reflecting on last night's events, she realizes that her actions could easily lead to misunderstandings. Moreover, with the black monkey out of danger, her anger has subsided significantly. She gestures to Xiao Yi, indicating that he should not be upset, and says: "No need for that, we can handle it ourselves." Driven by curiosity, she then asks: "Who did you capture, and how does it relate to me?"

Fortunately, no other troubles were caused, and He Xi also breathed a sigh of relief

Some things are better said early, but at this moment, there are outsiders present, and Li Xing feels that it is not the best time for a conversation. Tonight could provide an opportunity for both parties to have some buffer, making it perhaps more suitable to face each other and open up tomorrow. This is what he thinks.

The officer standing in front of Zhuo Yao spoke in a polite and sincere tone: "Last night's scene was a bit chaotic, and Miss He closely matched the characteristics of the second target, which led to the misunderstanding. I believe both of you understand that if a Labrador Retriever is a suspect, the likelihood of a fatal incident occurring is quite high, and firing the weapon was indeed a last resort. Fortunately, the danger was ultimately averted, and no irreversible consequences were caused. I believe both of you understand that if a Labrador Retriever is a suspect, the likelihood of a fatal incident occurring is quite high, and firing the weapon was indeed a last resort. Fortunately, the danger was ultimately averted, and no irreversible consequences were caused. How is Miss He's dog? Please let us know if you need anything; our police force is fully prepared to cooperate."

He Xi's chest rose and fell violently, and there was a flame rising in her eyes. Just as she was about to explode, Li Xing glanced at the person on the sickbed, then raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair. "Change your name; it doesn't matter what you are called, but when others call you..." After a pause, he completed his sentence: "It's not very good." Not giving her a chance to lose her temper, Li Xing withdrew his hand and softly stated, "I will go to the competition tomorrow."

To speak frankly, He Xi indeed possesses the qualities of a mistress. She is naturally endowed with a beauty and figure that are captivating, with a porcelain-like fair and delicate face, and eyes as dark as ink that are clear, bright, and full of spirit. Even her casual attire of a T-shirt and jeans exudes a charming elegance. However, it is rather surprising that last night she jumped out and got into a fierce altercation with the police, so it is not surprising that they mistakenly identified her as a target.

After the frantic rush last night and the conversation with He Hongxun this morning, Li Xing is much calmer now compared to when he met He Xi. In fact, as long as he does not confront He Xi head-on, he is usually like this in front of the officers and soldiers.

Such "praise" is truly unconventional, making one feel quite uncomfortable. Moreover, He Xi despises being judged by her appearance and being treated as a mere decorative vase. Consequently, she furrowed her brows, while Xiao Yi glared and said irritably, "According to your reasoning, is it wrong for us to be beautiful?"

If this is the apology she had hoped for, he accepted it. After all, it was indeed his misjudgment that led to the Labrador being shot, which is a very serious matter for dog owners and lovers. With this in mind, Zhuo Yao did not move at all. However, the police officer standing nearby would not allow outsiders to embarrass his superior. Thus, two officers rushed over, one pulling He Xi away while warning, "What are you doing? Don't go too far!" The other stood in front of Zhuo Yao.

He remained calm, speaking ambiguously: "You know best whether it matters."

"What have I done wrong?" Xiao Yi looked at him with disdain and refused to cooperate: "You all disrupted my event. I didn't even ask you to compensate for the losses, so why should I have to make a statement? I wasn't even present at the time!"

The officer looked at Zhuo Yao and, seeing that he had no intention of stopping him, answered directly: "She is the mistress of the number one target."

Realizing that the conversation had strayed from the topic, Zhuo Yao lightly cleared his throat and said in a businesslike tone: "The purpose of today's visit is another matter, Mr. Xiao. Please accompany us to the team to make a record."

Yan Dai naturally had no position to retain him, and the nature of her profession prompted her to ask at the appropriate moment: "Chief of Staff Li, if it is convenient, may I interview your troops?"

The officer's politeness warmed Xiao Yi's cold expression a little, and he said: "This can be considered a sensible remark"

Excessive?" Xiao Yi's expression darkened as he brusquely pushed the police officer's hand aside, pulling He Xi behind him. When he spoke, his voice was very cold: "It is excessive, what is the matter?"

He Xi accompanied Xiao Yi. By the time the two had resolved matters with the police department, it was already afternoon. Xiao Yi had to leave for another engagement, while He Xi returned to the hospital to check on Hei Houzi, only to find Li Xing and Yan Dai together in the ward.

To be honest, I did not expect He Xi to apologize. Based solely on the police officer's account of her performance last night, Zhuo Yao thought she would be relentless, but the outcome was surprisingly different. Her indifferent expression showed some signs of softening as he said: "I believe you did not intend to cause trouble. Fortunately, there were no serious consequences, and everyone is safe and sound." Due to the sensitivity of the task, Zhuo Yao spoke concisely: "It is not really a bother." This implies that the incident of mistakenly apprehending the wrong person and injuring the black monkey did not affect the operation.

Judgment error? He Xi snorted softly, clearly not intending to easily accept his apology. She slowly approached Zhuo Yao and protectively said, "Why is it that you made a judgment error, yet it is my dog that suffers?" Knowing that she was also at fault, He Xi found it impossible to remain calm after the black monkey was shot.

This ... ... '' hesitated for a moment, as if weighing his words, then glanced at He Xi, who was ignoring him, and unexpectedly said: `` You need to talk to her ''

A reminder about obstructing official duties struck a chord with He Xi. She couldn't help but engage in perspective-taking, pondering how she would have judged the situation in those brief seconds if she had been the one executing the arrest last night, facing a Labrador dog charging at her subordinates. However, thinking of the injury to the black monkey, He Xi felt a sense of unwillingness. Pressing her lips together, she struggled for a moment before stopping Xiao Yi, who was eager to argue with the officers, and reluctantly said: "I was also at fault last night; I hope it didn't cause you any trouble."

You are still full of energy! The officer also has a fiery temper, and he emotionally accused He Xi: "In that situation last night, not saying she obstructed official duties was already being polite, watch your wording!"