Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 59, Section 16: The Cross-dressing Couple Scams Each Other
The book continues from the previous chapter.

Following the discovery of a mysterious black car with a deer-head logo on Ma Kang Street this morning, which triggered a series of in-depth investigations, the fourth squad of the intelligence department has now begun to take action.

And so, under Loris's command.

At 3 p.m., a police officer in a lorry, driving a Ford T-model purchased with public funds, followed the car until it came to a stop in front of the "Sweet Honey Club" by tapping its tires on the ground.

He reported that two suspects entered the store.

At the same time, two police officers from Silver Lily Avenue—Lorris and He Ye—traveled a long way to the scene to cooperate with two other officers in a thorough investigation.

But what awaits them ahead is a terrible crisis!

—So what do we do in the end?

Rayleigh crossed his arms speechlessly and looked around at the three people around him. They had been in a stalemate for a minute in front of the "Couples Only" sign, but no one had said anything to give a definite answer.

Should we continue the follow-up investigation?

The Sweet Honey Club was surrounded by bustling streets. Two or three couples were already smiling and walking leisurely into the store, arm in arm. They were surprised by the three men and one woman standing at the door and couldn't help but whisper and chuckle to each other.

Undoubtedly attracting attention.

It was four o'clock in the afternoon, just before dusk, and the last rays of the setting sun were lingering. The upper class, with their vibrant nightlife, had all sorts of entertainment activities. In the clubs, there were banquets and classical music performances—I imagine someone was even singing "Deep Love in the Rain" in some grand Shanghai dance hall.

Great, let's go for it!
“The other party is a former government official, and there are many things involved... The situation is also turbulent right now, and we cannot stand idly by.”

Although Loris was speaking to the other three, it seemed as if she was calming her own heart, clenching her fists in a low voice and taking deep breaths to adjust her emotions.

"So righteous and awe-inspiring." He Ye gave a thumbs up.

I admire you.

In that case—

"In that case..."

He Ye took a half step back and said seriously:

"Leave the rest to Officer Loris and Officer Rory. After all, this club is 'couples only.' We two auxiliary officers will be waiting for you outside. If there's any trouble, follow our signals!"

He Ye maintained his impartial attitude, standing next to Rayleigh, looking at the two on the opposite side, and offering his sincere respect.

Rayleigh immediately realized this was his chance to slack off, and quickly saluted in return: "Good luck!"

At that moment, the two auxiliary police officers understood each other perfectly, almost bumping shoulders and exchanging a knowing smile.

Loris turned around and looked back with murderous intent, but after a while, she didn't say anything. After all, there were objective constraints at the moment, and this club was only open to couples.

For various reasons, Loris had no choice but to work with the most experienced officer, Rory.

But at that moment, Officer Rory, who had been silent all along, spoke up, raising his hands in protest:

“Excuse me, Commander Loris, I have something to say. I know this is just a formality, but I follow the Jericho Covenant and I am already engaged.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Officer Rory took out the pendant he wore on his chest, from which hung a round photo frame. He opened the cover and saw a portrait of a pretty girl, about the same age as Officer Rory.

Rory continued earnestly, "Please accept the pendant."
“The Jericho Covenant Church, which I believe in, does not allow deviations, not even false mission requirements… So, I hope you can understand, sir.”

Rory's words made the two auxiliary police officers next to him, who had been relaxed, frown. They realized that things might not be so simple.

"Moreover, the two auxiliary police officers cannot act alone and need someone to lead and look after them... So my suggestion is that you consider the personnel allocation differently."

Rory spoke again, his words were tactful and neutral, but it was practically a euphemism for revealing He Ye's name—Damn it, why does he have to believe in the Jericho Covenant? In another world, there's no need for pure love; just have multiple wives and concubines and build a harem. That's how rich men play!

After she finished speaking, Loris fell into silent contemplation.

Seeing this, He Ye had no choice but to try to save himself.

"Sir, I personally have no objection, but would you like to pretend to be my partner on a mission?"

Lori replied without hesitation, "How could that be?"

Very good, the meaning is already quite clear.

So He Ye patted Rayleigh on the shoulder next to him: "Alright, then we'll have to let Rayleigh carry out the mission with you. I'm sure you two will have a perfect working relationship."

At this moment, Rayleigh's eyes were filled with extreme terror.

Holy crap, why would you do this to your own people?
"NONONONONONO!—" Rayleigh hurriedly shook his head and said, "This, how can this be? People will die!"

"Huh?" Loris snorted and raised an eyebrow, standing to the side with her arms crossed unhappily, as if waiting for some kind of explanation.

Without a doubt, this statement is an absolute landmine.

At this critical moment, Rayleigh had a sudden inspiration and explained, trembling:
"Uh, uh, I mean, it's easy to be exposed! After all, I'm really not good at pretending, and, and aren't we supposed to be pretending to be a couple?"

At this point, Rayleigh's eyes widened suddenly, and he slapped his thigh loudly in self-congratulation for his flawless explanation:
"If we're going to pretend to be a couple, we definitely need to be a good match! As for looks, I think Commander Loris is as beautiful as an angel! Naturally, you need a handsome gentleman to match you! How could an ordinary person like me stand next to you without being exposed!"

Rayleigh's flattery was quite effective, causing Loris's brow to relax slightly. However, these words made He Ye, who was standing next to her, feel uneasy—thinking to himself, "You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth. Oh my god, this guy is definitely trying to screw me over."

And then, sure enough, it happened.

Rayleigh ran his hand through his hair, sighed, and took a half-step back.

"Although I hate to admit it, Leon is indeed more handsome. He and you can't be said to be a perfect match in terms of temperament, but in terms of appearance, you are at least a good match."

Officer Rory, standing nearby, stroked his chin and scrutinized the situation closely, also speaking up:

“Indeed, Leon has the appearance of a high-class person, and his temperament is perfect enough to make him the best choice for this operation.”

Okay, okay, okay, okay.

He Ye looked at Luo Li and thought to himself that he could keep silent and there was no need to speak up at the crucial moment.

After the two took turns trying, Loris sighed helplessly, turned her head away, and crossed her arms, as if giving in:

“Okay, then he and I will work together... It’s all just to investigate spies.”

Wuhu!
At that moment, one could feel Riley cheering and jumping for joy in his heart, while Officer Rory also breathed a deep sigh of relief; these two men had ill intentions.

The world where He Ye was injured was achieved.

Could he refuse at this moment? It seemed impossible. If he told Loris, "You can find someone else," the unspoken message would be, "I don't want to pretend to be your girlfriend."

This statement can be interpreted in many ways. The most important one is that He Ye looks down on Lolis, after all, she is neither curvy nor has a good temper.

But for Loris herself, it was impossible for her to accept this view calmly. If she said such a thing, not to mention being retaliated against, she might even be chased and beaten... Forget it, she'd better just keep it to herself.

Ugh.

He Ye reluctantly stepped forward and said with difficulty:
"I'm glad you've chosen me, sir. It's an honor to work with you on this mission. Thank you."

Extend your right hand.

Words spoken against her will came out of He Ye's mouth like a thorny cactus stammering. After all, she had already decided to go ahead, so He Ye couldn't possibly complain any more. What she should do now was show that she was happy to do it, so that Lolis would think highly of her and show her loyalty.

But it is quite obvious—

“You’re actually not happy about it at all, right?” Loris retorted.

He Ye took a deep breath, looked up to meet her gaze, and after a long while decided to remain silent and reserve her opinion, letting the other party deconstruct her.

He was indeed unwilling.

"There's no way around it, you're the most suitable person in terms of personnel, and you are indeed much more handsome than Rayleigh..."

Loris reluctantly admitted that even she was sighing. When these words reached Rayleigh's ears, he felt a mix of emotions. He had been happy just a moment ago, but why did he suddenly feel like he was being mocked with the middle finger?
No man wants to admit he's inferior to someone else, let alone be belittled in terms of appearance.

"Actually, I'm not that ugly..." Rayleigh thought dejectedly.

He Ye interrupted without hesitation, straightening his collar with a righteous air and saying, "Alright, sometimes a handsome guy does need to make an appearance."

"..." Officer Rory could see the silent insults between the two, but considering what Rayleigh had just done, he could understand.

This is mutual harm.

"Then the operation will be decided that Leon and I will be in one group, Officer Rory, you take Riley with you and keep an eye on the radio. We'll be responsible for the infiltration and close-range tracking, you guys stay outside..."

Before Lolis could finish speaking, He Ye thought for a moment but forcefully interrupted the conversation—because he had a new suggestion.

“Um, sir, our goal is to understand the person we're investigating, not to make an arrest, right?” He Ye said. “…” Loris was interrupted and felt confused, but she nodded, “Yes.”

The other two also couldn't understand his intentions.

Fortunately, as He Ye began to explain, Rayleigh understood his intention—damn it, this bastard wasn't going to let him off the hook!

“Since our target is the person we are investigating, the more people we monitor, the better it will be for eavesdropping on conversations and gathering intelligence. It’s not enough for just the two of us to infiltrate. In fact, because we are a couple, we have to sit together.”

“There are only four people here, so there’s no need to waste police resources by leaving anyone outside. Therefore, I suggest that everyone go in, so that we can at least have a more comprehensive view.”

“But this place is for couples only.” Loris raised an eyebrow. She understood this, but the club’s rules prevented everyone from going in.

Upon seeing this, He Ye took a deep breath.

He looked at Rayleigh and offered a flawless solution.

"It's simple, just have Rayleigh dress up as a woman, right?"

Rayleigh: ?
At that moment, his eyes widened, and his mouth gaped open in astonishment, wide enough to fit an egg; it was a vivid manifestation of utter disbelief.

How could a human being say something like that?
Meanwhile, Officer Rory stroked his chin, and although the Jericho Covenant Church didn't mind friendships involving men dressed as women, he still raised a question:

"That's not very feasible, is it? After all, given the current conditions, where would we find a way to get him to dress as a woman?"

Reilly snapped out of his daze, overwhelmed with gratitude, and looked at Commander Rory, practically bowing down in reverence.

He Ye pointed to the women's clothing and hat shop next door and said:
"If I show my ID, I should be able to rent a women's outfit for free. Hmm, getting a pretty wig shouldn't be a problem either. And judging from his appearance alone, although Rayleigh isn't exactly handsome, he's good-looking enough. With a little dressing up and makeup, he can definitely fool everyone."

After he finished speaking, the two officers fell silent, seriously considering the suggestion.

He Ye smiled at Rayleigh, a reward for Rayleigh's fondness for tricking him, then said seriously:
"If you are deeply involved in this operation and achieve results, your sentence may be reduced. You don't need to thank me, Rayleigh."

What else could Rayleigh say?

"%&#￥... You're not human!!"

Rayleigh suddenly stepped forward, grabbed He Ye's shoulder, pulled him aside, and gritted his teeth: "Is it really necessary to hurt me like this?"

"Hey, you fucking have the nerve to ask me to be paired with Loris? If you hadn't said anything, she might have dragged Rory inside by force! Who the fuck told you to be heartless first!" He Ye cursed, his face contorted in a Peking Opera-like manner.

The two auxiliary police officers, arms around each other's shoulders, whispered angrily at each other, their voices filled with mutual scheming and hatred.

It wasn't until Loris spoke that everyone turned to look at her.

"Then let's decide."

Instantly, some people were heartbroken while others felt relieved.

Loris rubbed her head and continued speaking slowly:
“There’s no need to leave someone watching the doorway. We’ll notice if they both leave. Rayleigh, could you please change into women’s clothes and conduct the investigation with Rory? Try to sit opposite us as much as possible. Now, um… go try to borrow some clothes?”

Loris's meaning was clear, and as the superior, her words meant that her decision was finalized and there could be no further objections.

Riley really, really didn't want to be ruined. He looked at Officer Rory, remembering his earlier words, and grasped at a straw, saying repeatedly:

"Commander Rory! You believe in Jericho, and you can't cheat on your wife, right? You have to be fair to your fiancée!"

Upon hearing this, Officer Rory shook his head earnestly and said:

“I’m sorry, Rayleigh, I know you’re reluctant, but it’s all for the sake of making this country a better place.”

With the weight of righteousness on his shoulders, he could no longer utter a single word.

"Furthermore," Officer Rory added, turning away with a sigh, "the Jericho Covenant does not allow for the development of friendly female relationships, but it does not prohibit illegitimate male friendships, so I'm sorry, I can no longer use that reason to refuse."

"Oh my god."

At that moment, Rayleigh was petrified as if struck by Medusa, his entire body turning into a white statue, completely motionless.

He Ye's mood had improved considerably. At least he was no longer upset about Rayleigh being framed. If everyone fell into the water together, no one would laugh at him.

Then, turning to look at Lolis beside him, He Ye was about to ask how to disguise himself when he noticed a loving couple walking by, seemingly floating with pink bubbles.

"Honey~"

"Darling~"

Young and beautiful couples lean on each other as they enter the Sweetheart Club, their eyes filled with affection for one another, bathed in the gentle sunset of the afternoon.

He Ye observed this and felt that following the two's lead would be the perfect answer to the pretense, so he suggested:

"Loris, shall we go in with our arms around each other's waists?"

Hearing this, Loris blushed and forced out a voice: "You're dead if you dare to take advantage of me on purpose."

"..." He Ye broke out in a cold sweat.

Perhaps I shouldn't have said anything; wouldn't it have been better to just walk in casually? If we don't seem like a couple, we don't seem like a couple anyway—but the words have already been spoken and can't be taken back; this is how relationships work in the real world.

Okay, okay, okay... let me see.

Slightly shorter than shoulder height, with long blonde hair and a faint fragrance, she wore a wool coat, exuding a dashing and capable air.

In fact, Lolis wasn't much taller than Nicole, but that little lion vibe made He Ye realize that he had to be extremely careful.

He thought that a gentleman's arm around the waist should be a light touch on the side, showing consideration, but this seemed to make her shoulder touch his.

Oh my god, if they settle scores later, I'll definitely be chased all over the streets, and I might even get a stiff neck again.

Or just pretend to put your arm around her waist so you don't touch her...

"Welcome to the Sweet Honey Club~"

The two walked awkwardly into the club. The young couple, pretending to be lovers, didn't seem to get along, even their accidental physical contact was awkward. While walking, He Ye accidentally brushed against her soft waist, making her cheeks burn with embarrassment and her fists clench. Then, his foot was stomped on hard.
The waiter standing inside simply smiled and welcomed the two newly arrived couple, offering his respects.

Outside the club is a bustling street.

Ten minutes later.

As the sun began to set, Officer Rory and Auxiliary Officer Riley once again arrived in front of the brightly decorated Sweet Honey Club.

They were now perfectly disguised, showing no trace of detective demeanor.

Rayleigh's cross-dressing skills are unparalleled!

—She was an extremely beautiful woman.

Her lips were red and glossy, her long, smooth golden hair reached her waist, and she wore a high-necked long dress that accentuated her figure, with a tight corset underneath, the hem of which touched the ground.

She wore an evening shawl over her shoulders, long white gauze gloves, a wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers, a pearl necklace, and a voluminous updo with high curls framing her face – the most popular style right now.

Without a doubt, no one could tell that this was actually a man. This was the perfect women's style created by the kind-hearted blonde (the shop owner) after the two showed their identification and explained their mission in the clothing store!
Even, even!
To make his cross-dressing more realistic, they stuffed soft cotton balls into Rayleigh's chest! Damn! His chest had grown so large and firm that every woman would envy it!
If He Ye were standing here, he would definitely find it hard to look away, pointing at Rayleigh's chest and saying, "Why are your son's pectoral muscles so well-developed?" He might even want to rub them!
"I think this is the last time I'll be in this town."

Sorrowful words escaped from her rosy lips. Rayleigh's delicately made-up face captivated passersby, and her golden hair, which obscured her eyes, made her look like a 20-year-old aloof widow.

"Are you ready?"

Officer Rory lit a cigarette and said, his gaze unbearable.

Rayleigh, who was standing next to him, took his arm and sighed, "Yes."

The man's voice had barely finished speaking when a couple passing by cast strange glances their way. The young, loving couple entered the club, continuing their conversation about this odd pair.

"I think I just heard a man's voice."

"But she's a girl, isn't she?"

So Rayleigh, his face tense, spoke again, his voice strained: "Yes~"

What a sweet and charming voice.

Rory's cigarette ash fell from his hand, and he got goosebumps. He glanced at the auxiliary police officer beside him, hesitated for a long time, and then just stepped forward.

"Welcome to the Sweet Honey Club~"

Tonight will be unforgettable.

(End of this chapter)