I became the police station's darling after I could understand what the furry creature was sayi

"Yes, Grandpa Xu and Grandpa are good friends."

Nan Sinian handed the hot coffee to Nan Shu and explained with a smile.

"turn out to be…"

Nan Shu remembered what Xu Yunli had said about his family's assets of several hundred million. Now, Nan Shu began to suspect that he might have omitted a few zeros.

"This is not the way to Yunyan."

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Nan Punian plopped down next to Nan Shu, crossed his arms, glanced out the window, and said coldly.

Nan Sinian didn't even glance at him.

The two brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time, but they didn't seem to miss each other much. Nan Sinian slowly said "Oh," and said, "Yunyan is too small. Shushu won't be used to it. I'll have the driver take Shushu to the Great Hall tomorrow."

Nan Pu Nian: ...

Are we going to Qingyu Tower now?

Nan Shu did not refute, because she knew that refuting would be futile. Last time, during the dress incident, Nan Shu had a profound experience of Si Nian's eloquence. In any case, he would inexplicably agree in the end, so it was better to just obediently let Si Nian make arrangements from the beginning.

"Yes, Shushu is very smart."

Nan Sinian smiled slightly.

His words and actions reveal an extreme double standard.

Nan Punian stared at his second brother for a long while, then snorted coldly.

He didn't raise any objections. He didn't care where he stayed. He had slept in hostels that cost twenty yuan a night before when he was on a mission. But if he could let Xiaoshu get a better rest, he was willing to be a little extravagant.

Anyway, Xiaoshu doesn't have a formal position, so she doesn't have to be bound by those rules and regulations.

The two brothers shared the same opinion regarding Nan Shu's situation.

It's the same penthouse suite as last time.

Nan Punian pushed open the door and entered. After glancing around, he went straight to the second bedroom, which was closest to Nan Shu's master bedroom, and carried his suitcase inside.

Nan Sinian glanced at him but didn't say much. He smiled and looked at Xu Yunli, "I won't entertain you, A-Li. You and A-Nian are usually very busy. Grandpa Xu has mentioned you several times. This time you're back, you should spend some quality time with him."

The implication was clear: they wanted to get rid of him.

Xu Yunli tilted his head.

The two looked at each other. Nan Sinian smiled politely, his peach blossom eyes brimming with laughter.

Despite his disdain for his own younger brother, Nan Sinian knew that A-Nian didn't have those kinds of feelings for the girl, so he decided to stay there.

In his memory, the Xu family's son was taciturn and rarely showed interest in anyone or anything except those related to his profession.

and so.

On the way, he sensed something was off. This kid... had a crush on Shushu, just like that kid Wei Yue.

How could Nan Sinian possibly let a 'pig' live under the same roof as Shu Shu?

Xu Yunli pursed her lips.

"Okay, thank you for reminding me, Brother Si Nian."

Nan Sinian smiled with satisfaction.

He's at least more polite than that kid Wei Yue.

"Then you two rest first, Shushu. I have some things to take care of. See you tonight."

After settling Nan Shu in, Nan Sinian said that with the end of the year approaching, he had many event announcements to attend, which he couldn't refuse.

Just like tonight, he also has a New Year's Eve concert at the Red Stage.

The TV station originally wanted him to close the show, but he refused. So the performance time was set for the prime time slot of 8:30 pm, so that he could come back in time to celebrate the New Year with Shushu after the show.

"Okay, Brother Sinian, be careful on the road."

"Ah."

Nan Sinian smiled and gently rubbed the top of her head.

Before leaving, he even smiled and invited Xu Yunli to leave with him.

Xu Yunli: ...

Nan Punian wisely refrained from asking Nan Shu why she and his second brother were so close, as that would make him seem petty!
It could also easily provoke Xiaoshu's resentment, making her feel that she is interfering with her friendships.

But he can give Xiaoshu what his second brother can give, and he can do what his second brother can't.

then.

After packing their luggage, Nan Punian took Nan Shu out. They traveled from the south of the city to the west, from broad daylight to nightfall.

I took Nan Shu through many alleyways and hutongs, where we sampled many authentic local delicacies and snacks.

"This soy milk..."

Nan Shu carefully took a bite, and her almond-shaped eyes lit up.

“It’s quite delicious.”

Small shops in the alley.

All six tables were full of people. Two rows of radiators hung on the wall. The door was blocked by a thick quilt. The room was steamy. An old-fashioned television set hung in the corner. It looked quite old and was playing the New Year's Eve gala on CCTV-1.

Several small dishes were placed in front of Nan Shu: sesame shreds, a crispy fried dough ring, and clear, authentic chili oil.

It's practically the classic pairing for drinking douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), and you can see this combination on almost every table at a glance.

Before trying douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), Nan Shu had seen many videos of people vomiting after drinking it. She thought she wouldn't be able to accept it, but it wasn't as bad as she imagined. On the contrary, it had a very rich sour taste with a slight sweetness.

"nice! You love it."

Nan Punian breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

He was worried that Nan Shu wouldn't like it, so he only ordered a small portion, thinking that if Nan Shu didn't like it, he would finish the rest.

"Nan, how do you know so many small shops in the alleys and lanes?"

Nan Shu asked curiously.

"Actually... before high school, my dream was to be a food critic. Maybe it was influenced by comics, so after school I would often go to some shops that had been open for twenty or thirty years, and then eat everything in the shop and write it down in my notebook."

Nan Punian lowered his head, smiled, and looked at Nan Shu, "You used to be quite silly, didn't you?"

"What do you mean by being silly? If Nan had started making videos back then, he might be a food blogger with millions of followers now."

"Is it…"

Nan Punian lowered his eyes.

Actually, he had thought about it too.

"Why did Captain Nan suddenly apply to police academy after high school?"

Nan Shu rested her chin on her hand and looked at Nan Punian.

She remembered that photo again, of the smiling, even slightly goofy, Captain Nan.

Nan Punian looked up, glanced at Nan Shu, and pursed his lips.

"If you don't want to say it, don't say it."

Nan Shu noticed Nan Punian's predicament and spoke first, pointing to the television, "Let's watch the gala."

Nan Punian glanced at Nan Shu, a warm feeling welling up inside him, and moved his lips, "Mm."

Looking up at the TV, I saw my second brother, suspended by wires, dressed in ancient costume, making a graceful and ethereal entrance.

Nan Pu Nian: ...

What a slut!

……

Back at the hotel, after washing up, it was almost midnight.

'Knock knock'—

There was a knock on the door.

Nan Punian opened the door while drying his hair. His eyes, which had been softened by the hot bath, immediately darkened when he saw who it was.

"why you?"

Wei Yue was wearing a black knee-length down jacket, a black baseball cap, and a mask. His chest was bulging, and he was almost completely covered from head to toe, only revealing a pair of incredibly handsome phoenix eyes with reddish corners, as if he had rushed over from somewhere.

Nan Punian had a deep impression of this 'little green tea'; he would recognize her even if she were ashes, let alone the fact that she was just dressed a little more conservatively.

"Hello, Brother Pu Nian. I'm looking for Shu Shu. Yu Dan misses her too."

As he spoke, Wei Yue pulled open his clothes and lifted up the chubby orange.

A man and a small animal, with two pitiful eyes, looked at Nan Punian.

Fish Ball: "Meow~"

Nan Punian: ... (End of Chapter)