Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

"So expensive? Are you sure you want to buy it here?"

"rest assured."

Chen Xuanran smiled mysteriously.

"I have a membership card, which gives me a 30% discount. Besides..."

She tiptoed and whispered in his ear.

"I want to see you in a suit."

Luo Fei's eyes darkened instantly. He put his arm around Chen Xuanran's waist and spoke in a low voice.

"You said it yourself, don't regret it."

The shop assistants greeted us warmly and, after learning about our needs, quickly selected several new seasonal items.

Luo Fei took the clothes into the fitting room, while Chen Xuanran sat on the sofa in the waiting area flipping through a magazine.

"Miss, your boyfriend has a really good physique."

The young female shop assistant couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Very few of our customers can wear our clothes in the same way as the models."

Just as Chen Xuanran was about to answer, the curtain of the fitting room was suddenly pulled open, and her breath caught in her throat.

Luo Fei walked out wearing a black trench coat.

The long, tailored cut perfectly accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, while the dark gray turtleneck sweater underneath added a touch of mature charm.

He casually brushed a stray hair from his forehead and raised his chin at Chen Xuanran.

"How about it?"

Chen Xuanran opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

She had never seen Luo Fei so elegant and mature, exuding a breathtaking charm in every gesture.

The store lights shone on his sculpted features, outlining a near-perfect profile.

"Miss? Are you alright?"

The shop assistant's voice brought Chen Xuanran back to reality.

"It's very beautiful."

She stammered her reply, feeling her cheeks burning.

Luo Fei approached, looking down at her with a mocking gaze.

"That's all the evaluation you've given me? I thought I'd at least get a perfect score."

"Don't do this."

Chen Xuanran protested quietly, but couldn't help glancing at it a few more times.

Several female customers nearby had already secretly taken out their phones and started taking pictures.

Over the next hour, Luo Fei tried on suits, casual wear, and even sportswear, each outfit seemingly tailor-made for him.

Chen Xuanran went from being amazed at first to becoming numb, and finally could only helplessly admit that this man was a natural clothes hanger.

"That's all."

Chen Xuanran finally chose the black trench coat and a dark blue suit, and handed them to the shop assistant to pack.

Luo Fei changed back into his own clothes and whispered in her ear.

"So generous? Looks like I'll have to make a good impression tonight."

Stop being so vain.

Chen Xuanran blushed and pushed him away.

"I just don't want you to embarrass me in front of Zhu Ke'er."

As they walked out of the store, the two immediately became the focus of attention in the mall.

Luo Fei's tall stature paired with Chen Xuanran's refined appearance makes them look like a celebrity couple.

Many people stopped to watch and whisper among themselves.

"Looks like our combination is quite pleasing to the eye."

Luo Fei proudly put his arm around Chen Xuanran's shoulder.

Chen Xuanran was about to retort when his expression suddenly changed, and he clutched his stomach and bent over.

"what happened?"

Luo Fei immediately tensed up.

"fine."

Chen Xuanran forced himself to straighten up.

"Well... I got my period, and my stomach hurts a little."

Luo Fei frowned.

"Do you want to go to the hospital?"

"No need, it's an old problem."

Chen Xuanran shook his head.

"I'm going to the restroom. You wait for Ke'er at the door. She should be here soon."

Luo Fei looked at her with concern.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"It's really okay."

Chen Xuanran forced a smile.

"Remember to be warm to Kerr. She's a very nice person, just a little overprotective."

She took out her cell phone.

"I'll send you her photo, so you don't mistake her for someone else."

Luo Fei's phone vibrated. He tapped on a picture of a girl with shoulder-length short hair and a sweet smile.

Indeed, as Chen Xuanran said, she is a pretty girl.

"I know. Go ahead."

Luo Fei gently nudged her.

"Do you need me to buy you some medicine?"

Chen Xuanran shook his head and walked quickly toward the restroom.

Luo Fei watched her leave before turning and walking towards the mall entrance.

Luo Fei leaned against the railing by the fountain at the main entrance of Grand City, waiting.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, outlining a long, slender silhouette.

Many girls passing by couldn't help but glance at him a few more times, and some even pretended to take a selfie while actually pointing the camera at him.

Twenty minutes later, a short-haired girl wearing a beige trench coat appeared in Luo Fei's line of sight.

She stood on the other side of the fountain, looking around, clearly searching for someone.

Luo Fei recognized her immediately as Zhu Ke'er from the photo.

He straightened his collar and strode over.

"Zhu Ke'er?"

The girl turned her head at the sound and her eyes widened instantly.

Her gaze slowly moved down from Luo Fei's face, then quickly returned to his eyes. Her lips parted slightly, but she couldn't make a sound immediately.

"I am Luo Fei, a friend of Xuanran."

Luo Fei gave a polite smile and extended his hand.

"She had something come up and asked me to pick you up first."

Zhu Ke'er mechanically grasped his hand, and recoiled as if burned the moment she touched it.

"Hello there."

Her voice was higher-pitched than I had imagined.

"You're Luo Fei?"

Luo Fei nodded, noticing that the girl's ears were turning red at a visible speed.

"Xuanran often mentions you, saying you're a great best friend."

Zhu Ke'er blinked, seemingly having finally regained her ability to speak.

"But she said you. I mean."

She suddenly stopped and shook her head.

"You are nothing like the description she gave you."

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? What did she say about me?"

"she says."

Zhu Ke'er bit her lower lip, seemingly considering her words.

"I'd say you're a guy who's 'a bit of a scoundrel but not a bad person'."

She looked up and stared directly into Luo Fei's eyes, her voice growing softer and softer.

But she didn't say. She didn't say.

"Didn't they say I'm this handsome?"

Luo Fei couldn't resist teasing her.

Zhu Ke'er's face flushed red, and she waved her hands in a panic.

"That's not what I meant! I meant you look much more mature than I imagined."

Luo Fei chuckled softly.

"Thank you. But don't be nervous, I won't eat you."

He gestured for him to proceed.

"Xuanran should be back soon. Shall we find a place to sit down?"

Zhu Ke'er nodded and followed Luo Fei to a nearby coffee shop.

She secretly glanced at the tall man beside her, her heart pounding wildly.

Is this really the "hooligan" Luo Fei that Chen Xuanran mentioned? The person in front of him is clearly a walking embodiment of masculinity, exuding a charm that makes people weak in the knees with every move.

Luo Fei's lips curled into a playful smile, his gaze fixed intently on Zhu Ke'er.

Today, Zhu Ke'er wore a light blue dress that made her skin look as white as snow, and her long, slightly wavy hair was draped over her shoulders, giving her a truly elegant and refined air.

"Ke'er, you look beautiful today."

Luo Fei's voice was deep and magnetic, and he deliberately changed the address of "Miss Zhu" to an affectionate name.

"Especially this outfit, the more you look at it, the more stylish it becomes."

Zhu Ke'er was visibly taken aback, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her fingers unconsciously twisted together. "Th-thank you."

She responded hesitantly, but dared not look Luo Fei in the eye.

Standing to the side, Chen Xuanran frowned slightly, his fingers unconsciously digging into his palm.

She had put on elaborate makeup and wore a newly bought red dress today, but Luo Fei hadn't even glanced at her since they met.

Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?

Luo Fei continued talking to Zhu Ke'er, completely ignoring Chen Xuanran.

"I know a few good new restaurants have opened nearby."

Chen Xuanran finally couldn't help but interject.

"Let's go eat hot pot! The weather's getting cooler, it's perfect."

How's the Japanese food?

Luo Fei interrupted Chen Xuanran directly, his eyes still fixed on Zhu Ke'er.

“I know Kerr likes salmon. I saw the photos you posted on your WeChat Moments last time.”

Zhu Ke'er opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"You still remember?"

A look of surprise appeared on her face.

"I really like Japanese food."

Chen Xuanran's face stiffened. She had just told Luo Fei yesterday that she had been craving hot pot lately.

Moreover, she clearly remembered that Zhu Ke'er had said just last week that she preferred strong-flavored Sichuan cuisine.

"Xuanran".

Luo Fei seemed to have just noticed Chen Xuanran's presence, his gaze sweeping over the few pimples on her forehead.

"You've been feeling hot lately, and hot pot is too oily. Japanese food is lighter and better for your skin."

Chen Xuanran felt a tightness in his chest from anger, but he couldn't vent it.

She had only broken out in a few pimples last week from working late on a project, and Luo Fei was using that as an excuse! What annoyed her even more was that Zhu Ke'er clearly had two more noticeable pimples on her forehead, but Luo Fei ignored them.

"Japanese food is pretty good too."

Chen Xuanran forced a smile, his nails digging deep into his palms.

The three left the coffee shop and headed towards the restaurant.

Luo Fei naturally walked between the two girls, pushing Chen Xuanran to the outside.

He turned slightly to the side, his shoulder almost touching Zhu Ke'er.

"Ke'er, we haven't had a chance to have a proper chat. What do you do for a living?"

Luo Fei's voice was so gentle it could melt your heart.

Zhu Ke'er smiled, pursing her lips.

"I help out at home, managing a few coffee shops. I'd say I'm a female boss, but it's nothing special."

"Girl boss?"

Luo Fei raised his eyebrows dramatically.

"No wonder she has such a great temperament; she's clearly different from ordinary girls."

Chen Xuanran rolled his eyes from behind.

Zhu Ke'er's family does own several coffee shops, but they are all small chain stores, managed by store managers. Zhu Ke'er only visits them occasionally.

What are your hobbies?

Luo Fei continued to press for answers, his pace unconsciously slowing as he drew closer to Zhu Ke'er.

Zhu Ke'er lowered her head and thought for a moment.

"I just read books, play the guzheng, occasionally play Go, practice calligraphy, and paint. My life is quite monotonous."

"My God!"

Luo Fei exclaimed in surprise.

"She's proficient in all the arts—music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—what else could she be but a lady from a distinguished family?"

He turned to Chen Xuanran and said.

"Xuanran, look at Ke'er, that's what you call a talented woman!"

Chen Xuanran's lips twitched. She could play the piano, dance ballet, and even won awards in city painting competitions, but Luo Fei had never praised her like this before.

"Can you cook?"

Luo Fei asked again, his eyes shining with anticipation.

Zhu Ke'er smiled shyly.

"I can cook about twenty kinds of home-style dishes, but they are all simple ones."

"Twenty-odd kinds are considered simple?"

Luo Fei exaggeratedly clutched his chest.

"I'm already looking forward to trying your cooking!"

Chen Xuanran, listening from behind, gritted his teeth.

She specially took a three-month cooking class for Luo Fei and was able to cook a whole table of dishes, but Luo Fei always said, "As long as it's edible, it's fine."

"That"

Zhu Ke'er suddenly mustered up her courage.

"Would you like to come over for dinner this weekend? I'll cook for you."

Luo Fei's eyes lit up.

"I can't ask for it!"

He lowered his voice deliberately.

"But... won't your boyfriend be jealous?"

Zhu Ke'er's expression froze.

"We just broke up."

"what?"

Chen Xuanran blurted it out.

Didn't you say that yesterday?

She abruptly stopped talking. Just yesterday, Zhu Ke'er had excitedly said that her boyfriend was going to propose and had even bought a diamond ring.

Zhu Ke'er forced a smile.

"I just suddenly felt it wasn't right."

Luo Fei's eyes gleamed, and he immediately replied.

"He has no taste. A good girl like Ke'er, who is both elegant and domestic, is hard to find these days."

Zhu Ke'er blushed with pride at the compliment.

"Actually, my dad used to be a chef, and now he owns a hot pot restaurant, so I've been exposed to this kind of thing since I was little."

"Hot pot restaurant?"

Luo Fei became interested.

"Which one? Maybe I've been there."

"Brother Zhu's Hot Pot".

Zhu Ke'er's tone was filled with pride.

"There are more than 70 branches in Jiangcheng."

Luo Fei gasped.

"Is Senior Brother Zhu from your family? He's the top dog in Jiangcheng's hot pot industry!"

The high-end hot pot restaurant he frequented every week turned out to be owned by Zhu Ke'er's family.

Chen Xuanran also stared wide-eyed in shock.

She knew that Zhu Ke'er came from a well-off family, but she didn't expect her to be this prominent.

With over seventy branches, the assets must be at least...
"I love your marbled beef the most."

Luo Fei immediately changed the subject, his tone becoming even more enthusiastic.

"Especially the kind that's exclusively supplied by the main store, it melts in your mouth."

Zhu Ke'er's eyes lit up.

"If you like, I'll bring you some next time. We have a dedicated supply channel."

The two chatted more and more enthusiastically, and before they knew it, their pace quickened, leaving Chen Xuanran a few steps behind.

"I've always wanted to go to Bolivia."

Zhu Ke'er suddenly said, her eyes filled with longing.

"The Sky Mirror, I've heard it's as beautiful as a dream."

"What a coincidence!"

Luo Fei clapped his hands excitedly.

"I've always wanted to go! How about..."

He lowered his voice.

"Shall we go together sometime?"

Zhu Ke'er covered her mouth in surprise.

"really?"

"of course."

Luo Fei smiled.

"Traveling with a girl like you would definitely be an unforgettable experience."

The two exchanged a smile and quickened their pace in tacit agreement, completely forgetting Chen Xuanran following behind them.

Chen Xuanran stared blankly at the backs of the two people in front of him, feeling as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest.

Luo Fei's behavior today is too abnormal. Just last week he was discussing meeting her parents with her, but today he flirted with her best friend in front of her.

What puzzled her even more was Zhu Ke'er's reaction.

Zhu Ke'er clearly knew about her relationship with Luo Fei, so why did she accept Luo Fei's invitation? And what about that sudden breakup news?
Chen Xuanran bit her lower lip and quickened her pace to catch up with them, only to find that the two had already reached the restaurant entrance. Luo Fei gentlemanly opened the door for Zhu Ke'er without even turning his head.

Luo Fei picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and placed it in Zhu Ke'er's bowl with a bright, almost blinding smile on his face.

"Ke'er, try this. It's the restaurant's signature dish."

Zhu Ke'er accepted the gift with a flattered expression, glancing at Chen Xuanran out of the corner of her eye. (End of Chapter)