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

At the barbecue stalls in the old street, charcoal sizzles and licks the meat skewers.

Oil dripped onto the flames, sending up plumes of white smoke that smelled of burning.

Su Wan rested her elbows on the greasy wooden table, her cheeks flushed from the smoke, her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescents, and her laughter was clear and soft.

The man opposite her suddenly stood up, sat down next to her, and handed her his phone, seemingly looking at something interesting.

Su Wan was so engrossed in watching that her smile grew even sweeter.

The evening breeze, carrying the aroma of cooking wafting through the alley, made the stray hairs on her cheeks flutter.

A few strands of hair floated lightly, landing on the shoulder of the man beside her, and even brushing against his cheek.

Seemingly feeling itchy, the man raised his hand—

In the shadows at the alley entrance, a black, globally limited edition G-Class lay quietly, its body lines cold and sharp, gleaming with a chilling light under the dim streetlights.

Lu Chenyuan, in the driver's seat, gripped the steering wheel tightly with his fingertips, his knuckles turning pale from the force.

The man got close to Su Wan, the way they smiled at each other, and the strand of hair wrapped around the man's shoulder—every detail was like a red-hot branding iron, burning fiercely into his eyes.

The jealousy in my chest instantly flared up, making even breathing painful.

The scorching air rolled down his throat, burning his internal organs and causing them to ache.

That last shred of reason completely crumbled the moment the man raised his hand as if to touch Su Wan's hair.

"boom--"

A dull thud echoed at the alley entrance. Lu Chenyuan yanked open the car door and slammed it shut with all his might.

The moment the car door closed, the car body shook slightly, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble a few times.

The noise from the barbecue stalls at the alley entrance was abruptly silenced by the sudden loud noise.

The lively atmosphere instantly froze.

Several tables of guests subconsciously turned their heads to look at the alley entrance, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

A palpable rage gripped him, and Lu Chenyuan strode confidently toward the table that fueled his jealousy.

The black combat boots pounded heavily on the uneven cobblestones, each step feeling like a blow to the heart, carrying an undeniable sense of oppression.

His aura was as cold as the icy wind of the dead of winter, and wherever he passed, the air seemed to drop several degrees.

The guests who had been peeking around just moments before instinctively pulled their heads back.

But just two steps away from the table, he suddenly stopped.

His Adam's apple bobbed violently up and down a few times.

He clenched his teeth tightly, forcibly suppressing the surging anger and possessiveness in his heart.

He knew how terrifying he looked at that moment; his bloodshot eyes, taut jawline, and slightly trembling fingertips all revealed his loss of control.

He took several deep breaths of the smoky air, trying to make his voice sound calmer.

But the words that came out couldn't hide the urgency and hoarseness.

"Su Wan, let's talk."

Without any unnecessary preamble or small talk, we got straight to the point.

His gaze was fixed on Su Wan, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Su Wan's smile froze instantly, as if it had been paused.

Her hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly, and she slowly raised her head, looking in the direction of the sound.

When he saw that the person who came was Lu Chenyuan, a thick layer of astonishment instantly filled his eyes.

It was as if they hadn't expected him to come so suddenly.

She had clearly been avoiding him.

When I got up to answer the phone at the alley entrance, I caught a glimpse of that familiar SUV out of the corner of my eye.

I also saw that familiar figure in the driver's seat.

His profile was hard and cold, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water; he was clearly in a very bad mood.

She subconsciously looked away, quickened her pace, and almost fled back to her seat, pretending not to see him the whole time.

But now, he's come over again and says he wants to talk.

What are we talking about?

Wasn't what she said on the riverbank clear enough?

It has been more than half a month since we last parted ways.

Over the past two weeks, she has forced herself to let go slowly.

She learned to stop thinking about him and stop paying attention to any news about him. She slowly regained her own rhythm of life and even agreed to Lin Weiwei's request to try to meet with Lu Zhengfeng, who was about to return, and start over.

But now, he suddenly jumps out and says he wants to talk.

The shock and doubt in her heart surged like a tide, but she forcibly suppressed it.

Su Wan slowly put down her chopsticks, her fingertips curling slightly on the tablecloth, before she gave a polite yet distant smile.

That smile was just right, neither too close nor too distant, with a clear sense of boundaries—the most standard way to treat strangers.

She looked up at Lu Chenyuan, her voice calm and undisturbed.

"Captain Lu, I think we've already talked things through very clearly, there's nothing more to discuss."

The words "Captain Lu" were like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into Lu Chenyuan's heart.

His gaze remained fixed on her face, refusing to look away even for a moment.

He clearly remembered that Su Wan's eyes were always filled with his image, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.

But now, those eyes that once held only him are now filled with wariness and alienation.

It's like there's a thick layer of ice between us, completely devoid of the usual heat and stickiness.

He suddenly remembered that their first meeting was also in front of this old wooden table.

At that time, Su Wan was wearing a simple black T-shirt and denim shorts, with her slightly curly hair casually draped over her shoulders.

A sly glint shone in her eyes, and a charming smile played on her lips. With a hint of deliberate teasing and seduction, she boldly moved closer to him, speaking in a soft, slightly coquettish tone.

"Officer, don't be so cold."

At that time, he only thought this woman was noisy and troublesome. He frowned and coldly scolded her, saying, "You don't want to live anymore."

But now, looking back, he realizes that her vibrant appearance back then has become the most precious memory in his heart.

How could her heart change so quickly in just one month?

From being completely obsessed with him and chasing after him, to now being like strangers and not even wanting to say a single unnecessary word to him.

Lu Chenyuan did not believe it, and would never accept it.

He closed his eyes briefly, and when he opened them again, the pain in his eyes deepened, like a reef submerged in the deep sea, never seeing the light of day.

He opened his mouth, barely managing to utter the words "Su Wan...", before being interrupted by a sharp, loud bang.

Lin Weiwei slammed her hand on the table, causing the beer bottle to shake and foam to splash out.

She jumped to her feet, the chair scraping against the floor with a screeching sound.

She stared intently at Lu Chenyuan, her eyes filled with rage, and shouted angrily.

"Lu Chenyuan, didn't you hear Su Wan say she didn't want to talk to you? What exactly do you want?"

Her gaze was like a knife chilled to the bone, piercing straight at Lu Chenyuan with undisguised hostility.

"Back when Wanwan used to chase after you, you treated her like a monster, avoiding her at all costs, never giving her a kind look, and even hitting her."

"Now, what's with all this pretense of deep affection? Do you think Wanwan is so easy to bully because she's nice and easy to get rid of, that you can just summon her and dismiss her at will?"