You went on a blind date and presented an A-level wanted criminal as a meeting gift?

The atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat strange because of Li Mingyu's "righteous" objection.

Lu Zhenhua frowned, weighing the pros and cons.

Su Qingge's decision to go was something he hadn't expected.

The head of the serious crimes unit personally went undercover; the risk was too high, and the consequences would be unimaginable if he were exposed.

However, Su Qingge's gaze was unusually firm.

And it always fell on Lin Chen.

Lin Chen met her gaze, and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

He turned to look at Lu Zhenhua, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"Director, I think Team Leader Su is the best candidate."

"She has an elegant demeanor."

"She's agile, that's for sure."

"She also has a calm mind."

With each word Lin Chen spoke, Su Qingge straightened her back a little more, and the light in her eyes shone a little brighter.

"Most importantly,"

Lin Chen paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the conference room.

There's an unspoken understanding between us.

These words carry more weight than any reason.

Li Mingyu's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red. He wanted to say something more, but Lu Zhenhua glared at him sternly and stopped him.

"good!"

Lu Zhenhua slammed his hand on the table and made the final decision.

"It's settled then! Su Qingge, from this moment on, your identity is no longer the head of the Major Crimes Unit, but Lin Chen's female companion!"

Operation Codename: Wrath of the Sea God!

"Action, begin!"

"yes!"

Su Qingge stood at attention and saluted, her voice clear and resonant.

……

That evening, inside Jiangcheng's most upscale private bespoke dress shop.

The entire shop was cleared out to serve only two special guests.

Lin Chen changed into a dark blue suit made in Italy, the tailoring of which perfectly accentuated his model-like figure with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.

He sat listlessly on the velvet sofa, his long legs casually crossed, a glass of champagne swirling in his hand, his eyes vacant.

Changing clothes is truly the most tedious thing in the world for women.

Just as he was about to doze off.

"Splash—"

The huge fitting room curtain beside her was gently pulled open by a pale white hand.

Lin Chen subconsciously raised his head.

The next second, he felt his breathing and heartbeat stop for a moment.

Is the woman in front of me still the same decisive and stern Su Qingge?

A wine-red velvet evening gown, like flowing flames, enveloped her exquisite curves.

The daring open-back design showcases her perfect shoulder blades and smooth, jade-like back lines without reservation.

The skirt has a high slit that extends all the way to the thigh.

With her slightly unnatural gait, her long, straight legs, usually hidden beneath her police trousers, were revealed intermittently, gleaming like ivory under the lights.

Her long hair, which was usually tied into a neat ponytail, was now carefully styled into an updo, revealing her slender, fair neck, as elegant as a swan.

Her face was adorned with exquisite makeup, and a touch of fiery red lipstick added an extreme allure and danger to her originally aloof temperament.

She was like a red rose that bloomed quietly at midnight, cold and beautiful, noble, yet with deadly thorns.

"Gulp."

Lin Chen's Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably, making a soft sound.

The sound was clearly audible in the quiet shop.

Su Qingge's cheeks flushed instantly, and even her ears turned an alluring pink.

She subconsciously lowered her head, her hands nervously gripping the hem of her skirt, her eyes darting around, unable to meet Lin Chen's gaze.

The feeling of being stared at by a man with such an aggressive gaze made her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if every inch of her skin was burning.

She forced herself to remain calm, raised her head, and glared at Lin Chen with her misty phoenix eyes, but her voice trembled slightly.

"What are you looking at! It's necessary for the mission!"

She threatened him, her voice trembling with fear:

"Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out!"

Lin Chen finally came to his senses.

He put down his wine glass, leaned back on the sofa, and slowly gave a thumbs-up to the embarrassed Su Qingge.

"Team Leader Su."

The smile on his lips carried a hint of amusement and a touch of amazement.

"Your gun... is quite lethal."

"you!"

Su Qingge was both ashamed and angry; this guy could never say anything nice!

In a fit of embarrassment and anger, she acted impulsively, her fighting instincts kicking in instantly. She raised her foot, clad in a ten-centimeter high heel, as if to kick Lin Chen's shin.

Although he didn't use much force, the speed was extremely fast.

But she was fast, and Lin Chen was even faster.

The moment she lifted her high heels, Lin Chen sprang up from the sofa.

He didn't dodge, but instead stretched out his long arm and precisely blocked her ankle, pulling her into his arms and firmly holding her slender waist with his other hand.

"what!"

Su Qingge cried out in surprise, lost her balance, and crashed solidly into Lin Chen's strong chest.

Their bodies pressed tightly together instantly.

Through the thin fabric of his clothes, she could clearly feel the burning heat from his chest and the strong thumping of his heart.

His refreshing masculine scent, mixed with a faint hint of alcohol, forcefully entered her nostrils.

Their breaths were close enough to touch, mingling together.

The atmosphere at that moment was extremely ambiguous.

Su Qingge's mind went blank, her heart pounded wildly, almost leaping out of her throat.

She even forgot to resist, and just stiffly let him hold her in his arms.

Lin Chen lowered his head, his warm breath lightly brushing against Su Qingge's sensitive earlobe.

He whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, with a hint of a wicked smile.

"Get used to it in advance."

"Once we're on the ship, we might become... even closer."

"Buzz—"

Su Qingge felt a tingling electric current instantly spread from her ears throughout her entire body.

Her body went limp, and she almost lost her balance. She quickly pushed Lin Chen away and, like a startled deer, took a few steps back in a panic. She lowered her head and straightened her perfectly neat skirt to hide her burning cheeks.

Just then.

"Squeak—"

The door to the dress shop was pushed open.

Li Mingyu walked in with a bouquet of bright red roses in his hands and a big smile on his face. He had obviously heard the news and came to curry favor.

"Qingge, I heard you were here, so I came here specifically..."

His words came to an abrupt halt upon seeing the scene before him.

His gaze first fell on Su Qingge, who was breathtakingly beautiful, yet blushing and breathing rapidly.

Then, he saw Lin Chen, who was calm and collected, with a playful smile on his lips.

A faint, ambiguous atmosphere still lingered in the air.

The smile on Li Mingyu's face froze instantly, then shattered into pieces.

Jealousy, anger, resentment... a mix of emotions swirled on his face, twisting his otherwise handsome features into a near-grotesque expression.

He felt as if his heart had been scalded by a red-hot iron.

Li Mingyu glanced at the bouquet of roses he held in his hands; the petals were so vibrant and beautiful, yet now they seemed like a huge irony.

Lin Chen looked down at Su Qingge, whose cheeks were burning and whose eyes were darting away, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"Team Leader Su, it seems your suitors aren't too happy with me as their 'male companion'."

Su Qingge had regained some of her composure by this time. Hearing this, she glared at Lin Chen, feeling both ashamed and annoyed.

She ignored Li Mingyu, whose face had turned a deep purplish-red at the door, and spoke coldly to the waiter who was already stunned.

"Just this one, wrap it up."

After saying that, she walked into the fitting room without looking back, leaving behind only a haughty and aloof back view.

Li Mingyu stood at the door, unsure whether to go in or back out.

He threw the carefully prepared bouquet of roses into the nearby trash can, its petals shattered and looking utterly pathetic.

He stared intently at Lin Chen's retreating figure, the malice in his eyes thicker than the darkest night in Jiangcheng.