A man trying to seduce the police captain: Captain Lu, you're doomed!

Come to think of it, it had been a long time since he had returned to Shanghai, and a long time since he had seen his brother, sister-in-law, niece, and parents.

Whether he goes back to see them or not doesn't really matter to him.

The Lu family wields considerable influence in Shanghai, and no one dares to provoke them.

They were living a good life and he didn't need to worry about them.

What he really wanted was peace and quiet.

He's been so tired these past few days.

It wasn't because of the busy work schedule, nor because of the difficult case, but because of Su Wan.

Her relentless pursuit, her blatant confessions, and her disregard for everything irritated and disgusted him.

But her sudden letting go, her resolute departure, and her heartless words filled him with unprecedented panic and resentment.

He was like a puppet being manipulated, his emotions completely controlled by Su Wan.

One moment I'm angry, the next I'm irritable, then I feel lost, then I'm impulsive.

He even began to doubt whether there was something really wrong with him.

Seeing that man go crazy because of love on the rooftop just now did calm down his impulsiveness.

He even considered letting go of Su Wan completely and returning to his previous life.

But as soon as this thought popped into his head, his heart ached with a dull pain.

In the midst of the chaos, he was still thinking.

What is she doing now?

Has she really let go?

Will she meet with Lu Yuanfeng?

He felt like he was going crazy.

No, he can't go on like this.

He had to leave Seoul, leave this place that was making him uneasy, and go to a quiet environment to think about what he really wanted and sort out his feelings for Su Wan.

With this in mind, Lu Chenyuan dialed Director Zhang's number and applied for a week's leave.

Although Director Zhang was somewhat surprised, considering that he had indeed been working very hard recently, he readily agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Chenyuan did not go home to pack his luggage.

Instead, he went straight back to the Public Security Bureau and handed over his work.

I started the car and drove straight toward the highway exit.

As night fell, there were very few vehicles on the highway.

Lu Chenyuan was driving, his eyes focused on the road ahead, but his mind was completely blank.

He didn't turn on the radio or play any music; the carriage was eerily quiet.

During the eight-hour drive, he didn't stop for a single minute, not even for a moment at a service area.

He was like a fugitive, wanting nothing more than to escape Seoul as quickly as possible, to escape the vortex that was making him uneasy.

As dawn approached, the car finally entered downtown Shanghai.

Looking at the familiar streets and buildings before him, Lu Chenyuan felt no sense of belonging, only a strange emptiness.

Instead of going home, he drove to the banks of the Huangpu River.

The Huangpu River was shrouded in mist in the early morning, and the air was fresh.

He stopped the car, walked to the riverbank, and watched the river flow slowly.

Looking at the Oriental Pearl Tower in the distance, it appears and disappears in the morning mist.

The irritability in my heart seemed to have eased a little.

He took out his phone, intending to call home and tell them he was back.

But after lingering on the dial key for a long time, he finally put his finger down.

He doesn't want to do anything or see anyone right now.

I just want to be alone and enjoy this rare tranquility.

He didn't know how long this peace and quiet would last.

He had no idea what awaited him when he returned to Seoul.

All he knew was that he had to sort out his thoughts as soon as possible.

Otherwise, he really would be driven crazy by Su Wan.

A long time passed.

I finished a whole pack of cigarettes.

He got into the car and slowly drove towards home.

Hidden in the heart of Shanghai is a top-tier residential area, secluded from the city's hustle and bustle.

There are no towering skyscrapers here, only quaint mansions nestled among lush greenery.

Behind the unassuming vermilion gate lies a level of luxury and tranquility that is hard for ordinary people to imagine.

Lu Chenyuan's car slowly drove into the gate of one of the mansions, the wheels rolling over the bluestone pavement, making a soft sound.

It was the weekend, and the maid in the yard was trimming the flowers and plants. When she saw his car, she looked surprised.

This second young master hasn't been home for more than half a year.

The car stopped, and Lu Chenyuan opened the car door and walked straight into the main house.

In the living room, his parents were sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper, while his sister-in-law was holding her three-year-old niece and playing with building blocks with her.

Everyone was stunned when they saw Lu Chenyuan enter.

"Shen Yuan? Why are you back all of a sudden?"

Lu's mother put down the newspaper, a delighted smile spreading across her face, and quickly got up to greet him.

"Did you suffer some mistreatment in Seoul? Or is there something wrong with work?"

Lu Chenyuan shook his head, his face expressionless, his voice low and hoarse.

"No, I'm just a little tired. I'll rest for a few days after I get back."

He didn't exchange any pleasantries, nor did he even glance at his niece. He walked straight through the living room, went upstairs to the second floor, and returned to his room.

With a bang, the door slammed shut, shutting out all the concern and doubts in the living room.

Looking at the closed door, Lu's mother's smile gradually faded, and she looked at her husband with worry.

"Old Lu, do you think something happened to Shen Yuan? He wasn't like this before."

Mr. Lu put down his newspaper, frowned, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Don't overthink it. You know Shen Yuan's personality. He's always been calm and collected. Even if he has something on his mind, he won't easily say it. Let him calm down on his own."

The eldest sister-in-law echoed.

"Mom, Dad is right. My second brother is probably just overworked. He should get some rest."

The atmosphere in the living room gradually returned to calm.

But deep down, everyone felt that Lu Chenyuan's return this time was somewhat different.

After a while, soft footsteps were heard in the second-floor corridor.

Lu Chenzhou pushed open Lu Chenyuan's door and went inside.

Lu Chenzhou is Lu Chenyuan's older brother, five years his senior, and is also an extremely handsome man.

He was dressed in a casual suit, exuding a calm and refined demeanor, yet also carrying a hint of the fortitude unique to soldiers.

He had just returned from military leave when he unexpectedly encountered his younger brother who had suddenly returned home.

Lu Chenyuan was leaning against the headboard, a cigarette between his fingers, but he didn't light it.

His eyes were vacant as he stared out the window, his face filled with exhaustion and confusion, completely devoid of his usual calm and sharpness.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Chenzhou sat down in the chair next to him and asked in a calm tone.

"Is there a problem at work?"

Lu Chenyuan shook his head, his voice low.

"Work is fine."

"What happened?"

Lu Chenzhou looked at him with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

"Judging from your appearance, it doesn't seem like you're just tired."

Lu Chenyuan fell silent. He didn't want to talk, and he didn't know how to say it.

He couldn't very well tell his older brother that he was so distracted by a woman that he was almost losing his mind, could he?