The manager roared in fury, "You little thief, stop right there! You can't escape. The chairman will be here soon, and all our people are blocking the exits downstairs. You won't get out! Surrender obediently, or you'll be sorry when we catch you!"
Shen Qingqing ignored him completely.
This was obviously a threat, and only a fool would believe it.
She smoothly reached the second floor and indeed saw a crowd of people downstairs, heading up in a vast procession. She curled her lips slightly, took a spherical object from her pocket, and threw it hard onto the ground.
The sphere shattered, and a cloud of white mist dispersed.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"I can't see! What is this? It's so choking, cough, cough..."
Everyone immediately began to mill about like headless flies. It turned out this mist not only obscured their vision but also carried a pungent odor. Those who inhaled it couldn't help but sneeze and shed tears, their noses and throats feeling as if they had been seared by chilies.
By the time the manager arrived with his men, the white mist had slowly dissipated.
The entire hall was filled with their security guards, but the little thief was nowhere to be seen.
Ning Xin also arrived belatedly. Seeing the disheveled crowd in the hall, her expression turned extremely grim. However, she said nothing, merely instructing the manager to restore order and check for any damaged or missing items.
"This matter is not to be publicized. Whatever the losses, we will handle them ourselves."
"Yes!"
Everyone echoed in unison.
But no one expected that at this moment, police sirens could be heard from outside. Before everyone had finished tidying up, the chaotic scene in the hall was clearly visible to the police who had just barged in.
Officer Wang led the group, his face stern. "Miss Ning, someone reported a burglary at your club. It seems the situation is quite serious."
Ning Xin's cheek twitched. "Actually, it's not that bad. I may have offended someone before, and they deliberately came to cause trouble. But I've already had people check, and nothing was stolen, nor were there any financial losses. You have so many cases to handle every day; I won't trouble you with this."
Officer Wang spoke righteously, "That's not how it works. We handle cases for the people, and aren't you one of the people? Seeing how serious the disturbance here is, it's evident how audacious this thief is. If we don't intervene, she might come back again. Then, Miss Ning, will you still be able to do business?"
Ning Xin's lips quivered.
Officer Wang waved his hand. "Besides, we are the police, and this is our duty. If the higher-ups find out I neglected a theft case, I'll be reprimanded too. You don't need to worry about this matter; leave it to us. Xiao Sun, Xiao Li, go with Miss Ning's staff to check and record anything that was damaged or lost."
"Yes!"
Two young police officers approached the manager.
The manager glanced at Ning Xin, who rubbed her forehead and waved her hand. The manager had no choice but to lead them away.
Now, there was no way to get rid of the police.
This night was destined to be restless.
Shen Qingqing returned home and was surprised to find Fu Jingshu and Shen Jinxi sitting in the living room, both father and son exhibiting the same posture and expression.
Facing the door, as if waiting for her return.
As soon as Shen Qingqing entered, Shen Jinxi rushed towards her like a cannonball, stopped abruptly in front of her, then walked over and threw himself into her arms.
As she hugged her son, the man also walked over, picked up the child, and took her hand.
"Smoothly?"
"Everything went smoothly!"
Thinking of Ning Xin's expression at that moment, Shen Qingqing couldn't help but want to laugh.
However, after a few hours of turmoil, she was a bit tired. After chatting with Shen Jinxi for a while, she went upstairs to rest with Fu Jingshu.
As soon as they entered the room, he embraced her and whispered something in her ear.
Shen Qingqing's face felt a little hot, but she didn't resist. As the smart curtains slowly closed, the two fell onto the soft bed.
A passionate night followed.
...
In the early morning, Shen Qingqing's first action upon waking was to check her phone. She saw news reports stating that a thief had broken into the club the previous night, causing a major disturbance. The police had cordoned off the scene and were conducting an investigation to find any traces left by the thief.
Furthermore, with the incident making headlines, clients were no longer confident about staying at the club, forcing it to temporarily close for rectification.
The moment Fu Jingshu entered, he saw her lying on the bed, covered by a blue quilt, exposing her fair shoulders and neck, with hints of red marks on her collarbone.
His gaze deepened, and he walked over to look at her phone.
"So happy?"
"Of course. This means my plan was successful, and the trip wasn't in vain."
Shen Qingqing saw that he wasn't being modest and casually changed her position, not minding the revealing spectacle as the quilt slipped.
"You didn't say then that your plan was to cause trouble." Fu Jingshu glanced at her collarbone, then averted his gaze, casually pulling the quilt up to cover the alluring view.
Shen Qingqing flashed a triumphant and cunning smile. "I changed my mind at the last minute."
Initially, she had intended to scout around. After all, it was inconvenient for the police to enter for a search, so she would have to go herself. But when she reached the entrance and saw the two police officers by the car,
She suddenly had another idea.
Instead of risking herself by going in, why not give the police a legitimate reason to search?
Moreover, if Director Liu wanted to hide, it didn't matter if she couldn't find him. She might as well expose his hiding place. Then, how could he possibly evade them!
Fu Jingshu flicked her nose. "Mischievous."
Although he hadn't accompanied her, he could imagine that such a grand commotion would have alerted many people. At that moment, she was facing the pursuit of everyone in the club!
If she had been caught, even with the slightest mistake, he dared not imagine the consequences.
"It's fine. Those people can't catch me." Shen Qingqing sat up, revealing a boundless display of beauty. She looked up and saw his Adam's apple bobbing, and couldn't help but chuckle. She pulled the quilt up. "I brought many things, all developed by your precious son: tear gas pellets, sleeping powder... With so many treasures, combined with my skills, if I were still caught... it would truly be no one's fault but my own."
Fu Jingshu sighed silently. "You."
His tone was filled with helplessness and doting, along with indulgence. His eyes clearly conveyed that he had absolutely no way to deal with her.
As they were talking, a servant from downstairs announced that a guest had arrived.
"Hurry and get dressed." Fu Jingshu kissed her forehead and turned to go entertain the guest, leaving her time to wash up and get ready.
Shen Qingqing took nearly twenty minutes before coming downstairs.
In the living room downstairs, Fu Jingshu and Officer Wang were sitting face to face. Officer Wang was smiling, and they seemed to be discussing something.
Upon seeing Shen Qingqing descend, Officer Wang's smile faded.
"The person from last night, it was you, wasn't it?"
Shen Qingqing's footsteps faltered. "Officer Wang, you change faces quite quickly."
"Don't try to change the subject!" Officer Wang snorted. "I've watched the surveillance footage. Although you were well-covered and very cautious, you were still captured. Judging by your build, it's you!"
Shen Qingqing blinked. "I don't understand what you're saying, Officer Wang. I didn't go anywhere yesterday."
"Still not admitting it!" Officer Wang's face was stern, looking exceptionally imposing. "Do you want me to arrest you with handcuffs and take you to the police station for questioning before you'll admit it?"