193: Chapter 191: Lu Xi Coming Forward 193: Chapter 191: Lu Xi Coming Forward “Since when does our police department need an outsider to intervene?” a somewhat sarcastic voice came through, as a uniformed man who appeared to be in his late twenties approached.
He was tall and imposing, emitting the aura of a military man.
From the stars on his uniform, it was clear that he must be at least a captain.
His eyes, sharp as an eagle’s, fixed on Tangyu’s face, emitting a daunting gleam.
From that look, Tangyu felt a hint of hostility.
Hearing the sarcasm in his words, it wasn’t difficult to realize that this man was probably one of Song Qingyu’s suitors.
Lately, Tangyu had asked Song Qingyu out several times, and idle gossip had circulated within the police station.
Just from the moment Tangyu and Song Qingyu had arrived together, he had heard some murmurs of discussion.
Therefore, it wasn’t hard for him to guess the reason behind this man’s hostility towards him.
Indeed, as Tangyu had guessed, the newcomer was also a major leader in the West District Public Security Bureau, in fact, he was the chief captain and Song Qingyu’s direct superior.
His name was Chang Sheng, and aside from being the chief captain, he was also the son of the Police Chief of the West District Public Security Bureau and indeed had a military background.
Thus, his capabilities were extraordinarily excellent.
His reaching such a position at a young age was not merely due to his influential father but more so due to his own abilities.
His capabilities were by no means inferior to Song Qingyu’s; in fact, they perhaps even surpassed hers.
Chang Sheng and Song Qingyu were known as the two great talents of the West District Public Security Bureau.
Any case handled by them was generally solvable.
Both of them were enveloped in great prestige and were loved, supported, or even worshipped by all the officers in the West District Public Security Bureau.
They were repeatedly presented as models in police meetings by the leadership, and even during directives, it was demanded that the entire police force of Donglin City learn from them.
Because of this, many regarded Chang Sheng and Song Qingyu as a match made in heaven, assuming the two would end up together.
Thus, Tangyu’s appearance naturally sparked a lot of rumors.
Chang Sheng indeed liked Song Qingyu.
Although he hadn’t openly admitted it, many could tell.
He had recently heard these rumors, and they had made him very uncomfortable.
He constantly wanted to find the time to meet this Tangyu and figure out who exactly he was, how he had managed to save Song Qingyu during her most perilous moments several times.
Playing the hero to save a damsel in distress was always a divine artifact to sway a woman’s heart, and naturally, it had started to worry him.
Just now, when he heard that Tangyu had come with Song Qingyu to the station, he had felt compelled to come over and see for himself.
He had noticed the situation earlier but had not intervened, waiting instead until matters had settled before stepping in.
Song Qingyu glanced at Chang Sheng and said, “Captain Chang, you are mistaken.
The situation earlier was special, and that man was indeed framing someone else.” Song Qingyu hadn’t immediately realized Chang Sheng’s ulterior motives, thinking that Captain Chang might be overly serious about work.
“No matter the circumstances, since the person was brought here, we will naturally investigate thoroughly.
Besides, using such methods could have a significant negative impact on our image if word got out – you do understand that, right?” said Chang Sheng, slightly furrowing his brow.
Song Qingyu was momentarily speechless.
Although such actions might not be called illegal, they indeed were not entirely legal, and strictly speaking, wrong.
But then, the law is not devoid of compassion; if everything was handled strictly by the book, it would be too inhumane.
Dealing with such a sneaky person needed a bit of trickery.
And for that matter, it wasn’t something they hadn’t done before.
Captain Chang’s behavior today was rather unusual.
Song Qingyu observed Chang Sheng and then noticed the sharpness in his eyes as he looked at Tangyu, and she quickly understood.
Chang Sheng liked her — she was well aware of it.
Yet, she hadn’t expected that the generally magnanimous Chang Sheng could be so petty.
“Alright, Captain Chang, I admit that was not well handled on my part,” Song Qingyu said.
“Qingyu, this has nothing to do with you.
Who is this person?
Your friend?” Chang Sheng inquired knowingly.
Song Qingyu replied, “Yes, he’s the one I’ve mentioned before, Tangyu, who has saved me a few times.”
“Oh, Tangyu, nice to meet you.
Truly one of a kind, no wonder you dare overstep in my station,” said Chang Sheng with a tone of mockery, not bothering to hide his disdain as he stared directly at Tangyu.
Tangyu smirked, unwilling to engage.
Song Qingyu’s expression also darkened as she surreptitiously glared at Chang Sheng.
This man was really making it difficult for her to maintain her composure in public.
She had always thought Chang Sheng was generous, but his darker side seemed to be deeply hidden.
Fortunately, she had never had any feelings for Chang Sheng.
She frankly didn’t like this side of him.
Seeing Song Qingyu’s expression change, Chang Sheng quickly said, “I apologize, Qingyu.
I might have spoken too harshly.
But if such things were to leak, it would tarnish our department’s image badly.
And you know how gossip spreads.
I might have been too impulsive just now, and I am very sorry.”
“We have other matters to attend to, so we’ll be leaving now.
Let’s go, Tangyu,” Song Qingyu replied, her tone neutral.
Watching their departing figures, Chang Sheng’s eyes flickered with a complex glint.
Once outside the Public Security Bureau, Song Qingyu apologized: “I’m sorry about that, Tangyu.
I hope you don’t take it to heart.”
Tangyu smiled lightly and said, “No worries.
Why would I?
My heart isn’t that small.
He likes you and sees me as a rival, which just shows he feels threatened by me.
I should be glad, right?”
Song Qingyu paused, looking at Tangyu with a hint of surprise.
The undertone of his words made her feel he wasn’t as simple as he seemed.
A rival in love?
Was he hinting at his feelings for her?
With this thought, a certain gleam briefly passed through her clear eyes as she glanced away.
“I’m leaving first; you can head back.
I’ll contact you if anything comes up,” Tangyu said.
Song Qingyu nodded, saying, “Sure, call me anytime, I’m available 24/7 for you.
I’ll keep your matter confidential for now, but that means I can’t offer you much support.
Otherwise, I would have to report your situation upwards.”
“Got it,” Tangyu nodded.
“Well then, I won’t say much more.
Be careful, safety is the most important,” Song Qingyu said, silently watching Tangyu’s departing figure, feeling as if something inside her had been pricked.
As he arrived at the roadside about to hail a cab, a red Porsche 911 pulled up in front of Tangyu.
The window rolled down, revealing the enchanting face of Lu Xi, the woman entangled in a major scandal with Zhang Guoli recently.
Lu Xi, well-known for her scandal-driven fame, did indeed possess some beauty.
Especially the innate sultriness that seemed to penetrate to her very bones, the ultra-low V-neck top, which nearly revealed half her bosom, exploded under anyone’s gaze, compelling any man to stare a little longer.
Such bold attire isn’t something the average person could pull off; it seemed almost like a show.
Particularly now, as she half-turned her body, slightly leaning forward, even squeezing her chest together, a deep and unfathomable cleavage also appeared before Tangyu.
Had it been another man, he would certainly have been sucked into that immeasurable abyss.
Even Tangyu couldn’t help but take another look.
Disregarding her face, this view alone was quite tempting.
There’s a saying that goes: “In the dark, it’s all the same.”
Beyond looks and physique, a woman’s body structure remains the same.
And the most primal desire of a man is to satisfy the sexual needs of the lower body.
Certainly, Lu Xi wasn’t particularly beautiful, but she could pass for a beauty.
With such deliberate dressing, she indeed looked enchanting and striking.
Moreover, her figure was indeed good, not quite like Song Qingyu and her peers, but not far off either.
Overall, Tangyu would rate Lu Xi a five.
A woman who scored a passing grade from Tangyu could be considered a breathtaking beauty.
That Lu Xi had reached a five was quite telling.
However, Tangyu truly detested this kind of social butterfly at heart.
Of course, he wouldn’t dislike someone else for this, but because Lu Xi was associated with Zhang Guoli, his dislike extended to her as well.
“Handsome, do you want a ride?” Lu Xi’s voice was somewhat coquettish, a typical cutesy act, her behavior irresistibly flirtatious at the moment.
Lu Xi could certainly be considered a star, her reputation prominent in Donglin City’s entertainment industry.
She wasn’t top tier, but she could definitely be counted among the second-tier stars.
Facing an opportunist like Lu Xi, Tangyu inwardly smirked, knowing well she had no good intentions and was probably sent by Zhang Guoli to use her charms to probe his situation.
But Tangyu was more than happy to use his own tricks against her, especially since he planned to confront Zhang Guoli anyway.
“Well, since the beauty invites, there is no reason to refuse,” Tangyu smiled and got into the car.
The car was filled with a strong scent of perfume, almost overwhelmingly so.
“Hmm,” Lu Xi saw Tangyu board the car, smiling seductively and throwing sultry glances at him, her bosom launching an aggressive assault that was quite formidable.
Tangyu wasn’t shy; he blatantly stared at Lu Xi’s assets with a ‘lecherous’ expression.
Seeing Tangyu’s look, Lu Xi chuckled secretly, a cunning sparkle flickering in her eyes.
“Handsome, do I look pretty?” Lu Xi asked, shaking her bosom.
The magnificent snowy orbs roiled tumultuously, an undeniably powerful weapon.
“Beautiful, very beautiful,” Tangyu said.
Lu Xi touched her bosom, believing that any man would fall under her spell, convinced that as long as she made a move, no man was insurmountable.
This confidence was not unfounded.
Over the years, the number of men who had succumbed to her charm was not few.
Her lovebed had conquered many men, and she didn’t believe she couldn’t handle a vigorous young man.
Seeing Tangyu’s lascivious gaze, Lu Xi smirked secretly to herself, confident in her seductive strategies, proven effective countless times.
Look, she had managed to make this guy obediently fall for her right away.
Men, in her view, were creatures who couldn’t withstand temptation.
“Want a taste?” Lu Xi touched her bosom with one hand while placing a finger of her other hand into her mouth, sucking on it.
This move would likely make any man unable to resist.
Even Tangyu felt somewhat enticed; however, his internal repulsion quickly quelled that impulse.