Chi Yi Ran bore a strong resemblance to her father, especially in her eyes.
In the moment she cried, Chen Zi Ming’s heart softened, but it was for Officer Chi.
“I’ll consider it.” After a moment of thought, he gave his answer.
Even if Chi Yi Ran’s tears were moving, he would not be swayed. Leaving room for consideration was merely to ask for Su Yue’s opinion.
Though he knew his little darling would certainly not object.
A flicker of disappointment crossed Chi Yi Ran’s face, but she said no more. Instead, with a sincere smile, she nodded, “If you decide, you can contact my mother directly. I won’t disturb you any further. Goodbye.”
Chen Zi Ming watched her retreating back, and the scene of Officer Chi chatting with him replayed in his mind.
They had been staking out in the car at the time, with Officer Chi analyzing the suspect’s movements with him.
The escaped suspects had committed numerous murders and possessed strong anti-surveillance awareness, but the police had still managed to get a clue through the mother of the ringleader.
“I didn’t expect this man to be such a filial son,” Chen Zi Ming remarked instinctively after hearing Officer Chi’s explanation.
“Family is something that can never be cut off,” Officer Chi said, unscrewing a bottle cap and taking a sip of water. He suddenly thought of something.
“Does Xiao Chen have a girlfriend?” he asked, a tender expression on his face. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a one-inch photo, handing it to Chen Zi Ming.
Before he could answer, he continued, “This is my daughter. She just graduated from university this year. If you’re single…”
“I have a girlfriend,” Chen Zi Ming replied immediately, at the same time taking out his wallet and opening the photo of them together.
It was the couple’s photo that Ji Chan had taken for them.
“You’re so well-matched, so well-matched,” Officer Chi said, his face showing embarrassment as he quickly put the photo away.
As he put the photo back into his pocket, he couldn’t help but add, “If you meet anyone suitable, introduce them to me when you go back. I only have this one daughter. I didn’t have much time to spend with her when she was growing up, and I always feel like I owe her.”
“Now that she’s grown up, I want to help her with important life decisions.”
His words were earnest, and Chen Zi Ming nodded seriously in agreement.
Not long after that, they captured those criminals.
And Officer Chi’s life was forever frozen at that moment.
That was why, upon his return, he had wanted to find a job for Chi Yi Ran. If Chi Yi Ran hadn't harbored such feelings for him, he would have introduced Xu Chang An to her.
“What are you spacing out for? There’s an armed brawl on North Street. Come with me on a call.” Someone suddenly patted him, pulling him out of his thoughts.
Chen Zi Ming shook himself awake, quickly gathered his things, and followed them out.
...
When Su Yue saw Chen Zi Ming’s message, she couldn’t help but frown.
Chi Yi Ran’s intentions were clearly not as simple as they seemed, but Su Yue didn’t have the energy to dwell on it.
Soon, she replied to his message.
Chen Zi Ming was staring at his phone in the lounge. Seeing that she was typing, his hands tightened.
artemis: 【Go ahead, I don’t mind (cute emoji)】
He pursed his lips, about to reply, when she sent another message.
artemis: 【Come see me after your birthday.】
Today was Thursday, and normally, he wasn’t allowed to visit her.
So, upon seeing this message, his mood improved considerably, and his expression softened.
At six in the afternoon.
When Chen Zi Ming changed his clothes and arrived at the lobby, he immediately saw Chi Yi Ran waiting there.
He frowned, walked over quickly, stopped at a distance from her, and said softly, “Let’s go,” leading the way.
Chi Yi Ran followed him quietly, maintaining a conscious distance.
However, when they reached his car, she opened the passenger door.
“Sit in the back,” the man, who was about to get into the driver’s seat, said calmly.
Chi Yi Ran’s hand paused, then she quickly closed the car door, whispered an apology, and got into the car from the rear.
On the road, the two remained silent.
Chi Yi Ran secretly glanced at the man in the driver’s seat from the back of the passenger seat.
How could he be so handsome, from his eyebrows to his eyes, from his nose bridge to his jawline, from his broad shoulders to his long legs.
Terrifyingly handsome.
The moment she first saw him, she had fallen.
Such a handsome man, possessing a mature and steady demeanor, with a gentle and restrained aura.
Every movement radiated good upbringing and excellent qualities.
Back then, she had a vague feeling that this Officer Chen was no ordinary person; behind him must lie a world to be admired.
It wasn’t until Director Su approached her that her guess was confirmed.
She became resolute.
Determined to keep Officer Chen by her side.