Shen Mingxun's words caused Kong Li to completely faint.
Bai Xi looked at Kong Li, who was bullying the weak but was scared into unconsciousness by Shen Mingxun, with extreme disdain. "Please trouble Commander Shen to drag him away. Lying here is an eyesore and disgusting!"
Shen Mingxun subtly raised his hand towards his subordinate. The Dark Division personnel immediately stepped forward, glanced at Kong Li with disdain, and then two of them, each grabbing one of his arms, dragged him away.
As Kong Li was being moved, his black vest was caught on something and torn apart, revealing a large portion of his back.
A black flame tattoo on his back instantly caught Bai Xi's eye. It was a large tattoo, occupying almost half of the man's back. Besides the flames, there was also a lion hidden within them, appearing quite imposing. Moments later, the man was dragged away by the Dark Division personnel and disappeared from sight.
Bai Xi frowned slightly as she watched the disappearing figure. In her memory, she recalled meeting her so-called past self in a semi-conscious state at the Dark Division branch in M City. At that time, she had warned her to be wary of someone with a black flame mark on the back of their neck.
According to her memories from the previous life, this person had spent their entire life seeking her demise! Such a dangerous individual was naturally someone she needed to guard against!
Who was that person? She still didn't know!
Whether this was just an absurd guess or a warning, she couldn't confirm it now. However, the moment she saw the disappearing tattoo, a sliver of unease began to grow within her.
Previously, she hadn't known Han Mo's true identity, so she hadn't mentioned this to him, fearing he would worry. Now that he was the City Lord of Qingyu City, it was indeed something she could discuss with him.
He should have memories from his previous life; perhaps he would know who this person was!
However, now was not the time to discuss these matters, as there were too many people around.
Compared to Bai Xi's silence and quietness, Shen Mingxun became lively as soon as Kong Li was dragged away.
He shuffled a small distance closer to Bai Xi, then leaned in slightly and whispered into her ear, "War God, this is where one registers marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Why are you and Dr. Han here today? Could it be that you're here to… do something big with Dr. Han?"
Honestly, compared to his anger about Kong Li using the Dark Division to spread rumors and seek profit, he was overwhelmingly excited when he heard the words "Civil Affairs Bureau."
Was there anything more exciting than seeing his favorite pairing, whom he had invested heavily in, finally achieve their happily ever after?
Bai Xi said calmly, "Mm, to give him a proper status."
After speaking, she looked at Han Mo and raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression carrying a hint of pride.
Han Mo looked at Bai Xi's expression and smiled dotingly.
She was being playful, and he was smiling; they were perfectly harmonious.
Shen Mingxun felt a slight pang in his tooth, but his excited expression remained. He immediately said, "That's wonderful! The Dark Division will definitely…"
Bai Xi frowned. "Commander Shen, you just apprehended someone. Shouldn't you return to the Dark Division and interrogate them properly? He dared to impersonate someone from the Dark Division and deceive others, implying he has some understanding of the Dark Division. Where did this information come from…"
To others, these words might only convey one or two meanings. However, Shen Mingxun had always been dedicated to clinging to Bai Xi's coattails and understanding her thoughts. From her words, he understood three meanings.
First, investigate Kong Li and find out who leaked Dark Division information to him.
Second, Bai Xi's identity as the War God must not be exposed here.
Third, he should leave quickly and not delay the War God and the "War God's Consort" from their lifelong commitment!
Thinking of this, Shen Mingxun coughed lightly, straightened his back, and said, "Mm, Miss Bai is right. This is indeed something our Dark Division needs to investigate thoroughly."
After speaking, he made to leave. However, as he reached the doorway, he turned back and said, "Miss Bai, on your wedding day, please remember to send me an invitation. Shen Mingxun would also like to present a congratulatory gift and wish Miss Bai and Dr. Han everlasting happiness."
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and said faintly, "I will."
Originally, she hadn't planned a grand affair, preferring a simple ceremony to avoid the wedding becoming too complicated and losing the sweet happiness between her and Han Mo.
But now that Shen Mingxun knew…
And Shen Mingxun's subordinates knew…
It was likely going to be difficult to keep it simple. She wondered if the wedding banquet venue booked by her mother would be sufficient.
After Shen Mingxun left with his men, the entire scene fell silent, like a graveyard. Not a single person present dared to speak, and they even consciously lowered their breathing, suppressing their exhales and inhales.
This was mainly because too much had happened in a short period, and their minds couldn't process it all at once.
The first to recover was You Si. Her eyes widened, wanting to say something but not daring to. After holding back for a while, she finally couldn't help but exclaim, "Bai Xi, you really know a mid-level commander from the Dark Division!"
As expected, the academic goddess she had admired back then. Seeing her shining and successful, she suddenly felt how ridiculous her past envy was. She had initially admired her as a role model.
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and looked at her. "I thought you would be very angry."
You Si was a little confused. "I'm happy for you knowing Shen Mingxun. Why would I be angry?"
As she spoke, she suddenly remembered what she had done in school and, with a sudden realization, hastily explained, "Bai Xi, I'm sorry. I was too naive and immature back then, which is why I did things that hurt you out of jealousy. But I truly regret it from the bottom of my heart…"
She had always believed that making mistakes was easy, but atoning was difficult. Bai Xi's thoughts were all her fault, so she had to explain clearly to her, not letting Bai Xi think the world was all bleak because of her.
Upon hearing her explanation, Bai Xi realized she had misunderstood. "I was talking about Kong Li."
She had always thought You Si was deceived by Kong Li, even to the point of him coercing her into marriage. Now that everything was exposed, her first reaction should have been anger at Kong Li's deception and coercion, but she hadn't expected her concern to be about her relationship with Shen Mingxun?
With this reminder, You Si finally came to her senses and exclaimed, "Yes, Kong Li is a liar!"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows, sighing that You Si had finally grasped the main point.
After all, she didn't want to explain too much about her and Shen Mingxun's matters, and it was none of You Si's business. Kong Li, however, was the person intimately related to her, at least until recently.
However, instead of anger, You Si's face was beaming. "That's great, he's a liar. Now that he's been arrested by the Dark Division, I won't have to marry him! Thank you, Bai Xi. If I hadn't met you today, I might have…"
As she said this, a trace of fear finally flashed across her joyful face.
She had always hoped for an opportunity to apologize to Bai Xi. Today, not only did she get her wish, but she also owed Bai Xi a favor.
Bai Xi said calmly, "As you can see, Shen Mingxun and I are old acquaintances. So you don't need to thank me. Kong Li was impersonating the Dark Division and swindling people. Even if the person threatened today wasn't you, I wouldn't have stood by and done nothing."
Hearing Bai Xi say this, You Si smiled even more brightly. "I know, but you were able to invite the Dark Division and expose the liar's deception. Even if the victim today wasn't me, others would still thank you."
For Bai Xi to put aside past grievances and repay kindness with benevolence, if others were to thank her, then she should be even more grateful, though she wasn't sure if she would have the chance to repay her in the future.