Humans in All Heavens: Starting with Detective Dee

As they spoke, Di Chun extended his right hand and gently pushed Huan Bin away.

Women are one thing, but he doesn't have that kind of intimate fetish with men.

"Oh." Seeing Di Chun gently push him away, Huan Bin probably realized something—the two weren't actually familiar with each other.

Such sudden enthusiasm can easily arouse suspicion.

"Ahem." He coughed lightly twice to cover up his embarrassment.

Huan Bin smiled again and looked at Di Chun: "Brother Di Chun, although we only met once before in front of His Majesty."

But actually, I've heard of your reputation for a long time.

During the Youzhou case, you helped Grand Secretary Di eliminate the rebels; you have also made contributions in this ghost story case.

It was you who discovered that villains were plotting to harm the Emperor.

Especially regarding this ghost story in the palace, if you hadn't discovered it in time, and the Emperor had met with misfortune, I, your foolish brother, would have been condemned to death.

Your actions not only saved the Emperor, but also saved your foolish brother.

I have always been grateful to my brother, but we weren't familiar with each other before, so I didn't have the opportunity to express my gratitude.

I never expected that the Emperor would reward you for your merits and transfer you to the Thousand Bull Guard. This gives me a chance to thank you.

The moment I received the Emperor's order, I had been eagerly awaiting your arrival.

Well, I heard from my subordinates that you've arrived today.

This made my foolish brother extremely happy.

Huan Bin wore a grateful expression, as if he were truly extremely thankful to Di Chun.

If he hadn't known who this person was beforehand, he probably would have been fooled by their sincere words long ago.

Di Chun looked at Huan Bin, who was deliberately getting close to him, and pretended to believe him, waving his hands repeatedly: "General Huan, you are too kind."

This is all thanks to His Majesty's boundless blessings; I merely did some insignificant little things.

Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning.

"Alas, although it is nothing to my brother, it almost indirectly saved my life to me."

Brother, you absolutely have to give me a chance to thank you.

Huan Bin glanced at the weather outside and said, "It's about time now."

"Give me a chance, how about I treat you to dinner?"

"General Huan..."

Before Di Chun could finish speaking, Huan Bin grabbed his hand: "Brother, you're too kind."

You don't need to keep calling me General Huan. You saved my life, so just call me Brother Huan from now on.

Don't be shy with me.

"Alright, Brother Huan, but I still have some formalities to complete." Seeing Huan Bin's expression that said he was disrespecting her if she didn't call him Brother Huan, Di Chun decisively changed his address.

"It's just a formality. I'm the General of the Thousand Bull Guard. I can have someone else handle it for you. It's a very simple matter."

"Let's go eat first. When we come back after we finish eating, the formalities will be completed." Huan Bin forcibly pulled Di Chun outside.

Di Chun, obediently, also walked outside.

He wanted to see what Huan Bin was up to.

Huan Bin quickly changed his clothes and led Di Chun into a restaurant in Luoyang.

"Waiter, give me a private room, and bring me all the best wine and food."

"Alright. Please follow me, both of you."

Guided by the waiter, the two arrived at a private room.

After we sat down, a pot of tea was served first.

Huan Bin picked up a cup and poured tea for Di Chun, a smile always on his face.

"Brother, I'll shamelessly call you my worthy brother."

"Brother Huan, you're too kind. I should say I'm honored to be associated with you."

"Brother, you are too kind. You are a person close to Grand Secretary Di and have even saved the emperor's life. Your future is limitless."

Perhaps in the future I will need your guidance.

The two of them talked back and forth.

Dealing with these people is exhausting.

You have to always wear a mask when you speak, and you can't reveal your true self.

Over time, although Di Chun wasn't an opera singer, his acting skills improved considerably.

See people talking, see ghosts talking.

When encountering different people, Di Chun can easily change his demeanor to deal with them.

Soon the waiter brought out all the food and wine.

Huan Bin invited Di Chun to eat and drink.

While eating and drinking, they also tried to get closer to each other.

Seemingly realizing that he couldn't rush things, Huan Bin simply kept thanking Di Chun for saving his life, trying to get closer to the two.

They did not ask Di Chun anything.

The meal was quickly finished, and the two returned to the Qianniuwei's office.

The formalities have now been completed.

At the gate of the Thousand Bull Guard, Huan Bin looked at Di Chun with a smile: "Brother, although your position as Inspector of the Thousand Bull Guard is just a nominal one."

But nominally, they are still my people from the Thousand Bull Guard.

To be honest, I have long admired Minister Di and have heard of his legendary divination.

I just never had the chance to be by his side and receive his guidance.

In the future, we brothers should try to get closer.

"I've always wanted to hear more of Elder Di's teachings, but I know he's busy. It's good that you've come to guide me personally."

"Brother Huan, you're too kind. How could I possibly offer you any guidance..."

"Hey, my dear brother, don't be modest. I know your abilities. There's always something to learn from someone in a group of three."

There is still much for me, as your elder brother, to learn.

"It's settled then. When we have time in the future, let's keep in touch. I'll treat you to a meal."

Before Di Chun could refuse, Huan Bin made the decision.

It seems he genuinely wanted to heed Di Renjie's teachings and get closer to Di Chun.

Di Chun didn't expose him, but just smiled and nodded.

In the days that followed, whenever both of them were available.

Huan Bin then sent a message to the Di residence, inviting Di Chun out for a meal and drinks.

As time went by, he gradually and steadily built a closer relationship with Di Chun.

The two did indeed become more familiar with each other through their continued contact.

Both of them harbored their own secrets and had things on their minds.

As they gradually became more familiar with each other, Huan Bin finally revealed his true intentions.

He began to subtly probe Di Chun, asking about Di Chun's activities in the Di residence.

How did Di Renjie usually handle his work, and how did he deal with certain matters?

It was as if he truly admired Di Renjie and wanted to hear Di Renjie's teachings.

Finally, six months later.

Xiao Qingfang's residence in Luoyang, the capital city.

On this day, Huan Bin, Xiao Qingfang, Dongling Yingzi, and others were all present.

"Big sister."

Huan Bin politely cupped his hands in greeting.

"Huan Bin, it's been more than half a year, you and Di Chun are familiar enough with each other."

Xiao Qingfang smiled broadly, seemingly pleased with her own plan.

"That's right. I'm quite familiar with Di Chun now. Over the past six months, I've gradually gotten a lot of information out of him about Di Renjie's habits and methods of doing things."

They also learned about some things between him and Di Renjie.

Haha, with my feigned carefree and honest demeanor, Di Chun didn't notice anything at all.

They actually believed that I admired Di Renjie and was grateful for his life-saving grace. At first, I held back a bit, but later we became as close as brothers.

Hahaha."

Huan Bin couldn't help but feel a little smug when he thought of Di Chun's foolish appearance.