Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 31 Believe in you
Wei Qingsong was always so persistent in her work. When she couldn't get an answer, she would stare at him with her clear, stream-like eyes.

Lu Jingming couldn't stand her looking at him like that, so he frowned and said, "You can rest assured. Duan Wenlan is a rising financial tycoon in Tangzhou City. Both his character and family background can withstand the test."

"That's good. In that case, we really can't be the third wheel. But you'd better apologize to Jing Huan properly later, or she might really ignore you."

As Wei Qingsong spoke, she secretly raised her eyes to observe his expression.

"Hmm." Lu Jingming's expression remained cold and aloof, but a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

As they spoke, the sky darkened, and it looked like it was about to rain.

Lu Jingming's eyes darkened slightly, and he asked casually, "Do you know that person at the city bureau entrance just now?"

Wei Qingsong paused for a moment, then answered with an extremely serious expression, "We know each other, but we're not in the kind of relationship you're thinking of."

That wicked person deliberately spoke in such an ambiguous way that it was easy for people to misunderstand.

She absolutely disgusted him.

Lu Jingming chuckled inwardly.

The kind of relationship he's thinking about?
How could she possibly know what he was thinking?

Admittedly, he nearly lost his temper when he heard the man's feignedly intimate and provocative words.

But he soon realized that the man's gaze toward Wei Qingsong was devoid of any lust, but rather carried a strange emotion.

Like... jealousy?
Even after a brief meeting, Lu Jingming couldn't be entirely certain.

The only thing that can be said for sure is that the man and Wei Qingsong were definitely not in a close relationship like lovers.

Seeing that he remained silent, Wei Qingsong raised her voice and emphasized again, "Really, you believe me!"

Lu Jingming's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment of silence, he replied, "I believe you."

He would believe her as long as she said it.

Although he didn't know what had happened in the past six years, he firmly believed that one day Wei Qingsong would tell him in person.

There's plenty of time; he can wait.

He will wait for her to open her heart and share her secrets with him.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen's image suddenly appeared in his mind.

His previous covert investigation had not yielded much useful information, but the surgeon named Ye Chen seemed to know something.

Lu Jingming composed himself, shifted his gaze from Wei Qingsong, looked at the increasingly dark sky, and said softly, "It's going to rain. Let's go, I'll take you home."

"Huh?" Wei Qingsong looked slightly surprised, thinking he had misheard.

Lu Jingming had previously ignored her, so why did he suddenly become so kind and offer to take her home?

No, it seems that his attitude subtly changed from the moment he agreed to take her to Lu Jinghuan's birthday party.

His cold and sharp aura had softened considerably. Although he still carried a hint of indifference, he was at least no longer resistant to her approach.

Seeing that she hadn't responded for a while, Lu Jingming glanced at her coolly and asked, "Are you leaving or not?"

"Let's go, of course we'll go." Wei Qingsong agreed without thinking.

She was not about to let go of the rare opportunity to break the ice in their relationship.

Although she wasn't quite sure why Lu Jingming's attitude had changed so suddenly.

But that doesn't matter anymore. Isn't everything she's been thinking about day and night?

If she could get her wish and return to his side, she would be willing to pay any price.

"Let's go," Lu Jingming said calmly.

Wei Qingsong glanced at the sky, nodded, and followed him toward the garage.

In the dimly lit garage, Lu Jingming lagged a step behind her, walking to her side and openly surveying her. This was the first time since Wei Qingsong returned to the country that he had so brazenly etched her image into his eyes.

She seems to have lost weight; her already slender waist is now even more delicate.

The dim white light fell on her slender, white neck, revealing a delicate and alluring curve.

Lu Jingming's gaze deepened. Her beauty was undeniable, but after six years apart, the youthful innocence on her body had vanished. Her mature demeanor had not diminished her beauty; instead, it had given her an indescribable charm.

Lu Jingming only turned his gaze away without making a sound when the two of them stood next to a black car.

Compared to Wei Qingsong's cool and stylish Ferrari sports car, Lu Jingming's car seemed rather ordinary.

Lu Jingming has never cared about material possessions. Moreover, since he entered high school and his relationship with Lu Changbai has become increasingly distant, he has rarely asked Lu Changbai for money.

His current assets are all earned through his own hard work, so he naturally doesn't spend money as extravagantly as Wei Qingsong.

After she got into the passenger seat, Lu Jingming also got into the car and closed the door.

"Address." His expression remained unchanged.

Among the information gathered from various sources, her current address was not found.

“Sunshine Garden, No. 230 Binyang Road,” Wei Qingsong answered without any hesitation.

Lu Jingming responded calmly, then, glancing at her composed sitting posture, reminded her, "Seatbelt."

"Oh..." Wei Qingsong drawled out as he reluctantly fastened his seatbelt.

She thought to herself, in idol dramas, when the female lead doesn't wear a seatbelt, doesn't the male lead always help her?
I knew Lu Jingming was clueless about romance.

Thinking this, she secretly blamed herself for being too hasty.

She doesn't even know what Lu Jingming is thinking yet, and she's already having all sorts of fantasies. That doesn't seem right; it makes her seem very unreserved.

Lu Jingming glanced at her casually, then looked away, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Her little thoughts were written all over her face.

It's endearing that a criminal psychology expert can't hide his emotions as much as he always has.

The vehicle slowly drove onto the street.

Wei Qingsong gazed quietly at the night view outside the car window when suddenly a rumble of thunder sounded, a bright light ripped through the night sky, and then raindrops began to fall.

"It's raining!" Wei Qingsong looked up slightly.

Lu Jingming followed her gaze and saw lightning ripped through the clouds in the dark sky, like an inverted Milky Way, flashing with breathtaking light.

Just then, a rapid ringing sound rang out.

Lu Jingming frowned and said, "Answer the phone for me. The phone is in the right pocket of my suit pants."

"Huh?" Wei Qingsong paused for a second, then quickly realized, "Oh."

She calmly reached into his pocket and rummaged around for a while, which earned her an unfriendly glare from Lu Jingming.

Seeing that she had the upper hand, Wei Qingsong quickly took out her phone and gently shook it: "It's Chen Jin calling."

"catch."

When the call connected, Chen Jin's voice sounded slightly anxious: "Captain Lu, there's a new case. Director Wang wants you to return to the team immediately after your leave."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingming's relaxed expression instantly turned serious.

The car was cramped, so Wei Qingsong naturally heard the voice coming through the receiver.

The two exchanged a glance, and Lu Jingming immediately and swiftly turned the car around, speeding towards the Municipal Bureau.

Thanks to somber soul for the monthly pass!
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