Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

early morning.

Before the morning mist in Penang had even dissipated, Lin Zhu had already packed all her things.

She changed into Ma Anfu.

Her long hair was neatly tied into a high ponytail.

She transformed back into the cold-eyed, capable Lin Zhu.

Only the faint redness under his eyes hinted at a sleepless night.

As she walked into the yard carrying her suitcase, Liu Xiang happened to open the door and come out.

The morning exercise movements paused for a moment.

Looking at her appearance, Liu Xiang raised an eyebrow, her tone knowing.

"Leaving so early?"

"Return to the Security Bureau to report?"

"Yes, the Black Shark case needs to be wrapped up; there are a lot of procedures to go through."

Lin Zhu nodded, put her suitcase on the ground, lingered on his face for a few seconds, and finally her gaze fell on the half-closed door behind him.

A faint smile appeared on her lips as she said:

"I won't say goodbye to Jingru, lest the young lady feel embarrassed again."

Liu Xiang suddenly realized that she had indeed heard the commotion last night.

He didn't say much, he just nodded.

"Have a safe trip. Thank you for your help this time."

"I'm the one who should be thanking you. Without you, we couldn't have taken down Black Shark."

As Lin Zhu spoke, she took out a set of motorcycle keys from her pocket and handed them to Liu Xiang. A small coconut shell pendant was hanging on the keys, which she had previously hung on her motorcycle.

"This car is for you."

"Weren't you going to take Jingru back to Johor?"

"The journey from Penang to Johor is not short, and taking a bus is inconvenient."

"This motorcycle has plenty of power and the shock absorbers have been modified, making it stable for long-distance riding. It's just what I need."

Liu Xiang frowned slightly as she looked at the keys the woman handed her, and instinctively declined.

"No need, I'll just buy another one myself. You can use this car all the time."

"Why are you being so polite with me?"

Lin Zhu shoved the key into his hand, but her hand inadvertently touched his palm before she quickly pulled it back.

Consider this a thank you gift for this collaboration.

"I work at the State Security Bureau. We have official vehicles when we go on missions, so I don't need this. It's just sitting there collecting dust."

She paused, looked up at Liu Xiang, a hint of reluctance hidden in her eyes, and her voice softened.

"If you ever come back to Penang, remember to come and see me."

"Whether it's business or personal matters, I'll help if I can."

Liu Xiang put the key away.

"Okay, definitely. I'll bring Jingru back to Penang to see you when I have the chance."

As the two were talking, the door was gently pushed open, and Liang Jingru came out.

She was wearing a white dress, her hair was loosely draped over her shoulders, and her cheeks still had a rosy blush from just waking up.

Upon seeing Lin Zhu in the courtyard, he paused, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.

She called out softly, "Sister Lin Zhu."

She had vaguely sensed the uncontrollable passion she felt last night, as well as Lin Zhu's commotion in the middle of the night.

Looking at the capable and sassy older sister in front of her, she felt both guilty and a little sweet that she couldn't hide, like a little girl who had done something wrong.

She walked to Liu Xiang's side with her head down and tugged at his clothes.

Looking at her flushed ears and the intimacy between her and Liu Xiang that no one else could possibly intrude upon, Lin Zhu felt a pang of bitterness well up in her heart again.

But she still smiled and stepped forward, saying gently, "Silly girl, why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

"I got up when I heard your voice." Liang Jingru raised her head, looked at Lin Zhu, and bit her lip.

She said, "Sister Lin Zhu, I'm sorry..."

"Why are you apologizing to me?" Lin Zhu interrupted her with a smile.

"Being able to stay with Liu Xiang, to be happy and well, is better than anything else."

"He's a reliable person. Follow him closely from now on, sing well, and I'll be waiting to hear your album."

"Yes! I definitely will!"

Liang Jingru nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly reddening.

Not long after, a police car arrived at the guesthouse to pick up Lin Zhu and take her back to the Kuala Lumpur headquarters.

Lin Zhu got into the car with her suitcase, rolled down the window, and waved to the two of them.

The car slowly drove away and soon disappeared into the morning mist.

Liu Xiang stood in the yard, watching the direction the car had left in, clutching the motorcycle keys in her hand, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

He wasn't stupid; how could he not see Lin Zhu's feelings? He just knew it in his heart.

He couldn't give her the stability she wanted, nor did he want to hold back this spirited and resilient girl.

"Brother Liu Xiang".

Liang Jingru tugged at his hand, looked up at him, and said, "Aren't we... sorry to Sister Lin Zhu?"

"There's nothing to apologize for."

Liu Xiang came to her senses.

"Everyone has their own path to walk. All we can do is remember the good things about her."

"I'll repay her properly when I have the chance in the future."

Liang Jingru nodded as if she understood, leaned on his arm, and didn't say anything more.

After seeing Lin Zhu off, the two began packing their luggage to return to Johor.

Liang Jingru carefully wrapped the championship trophy in a soft cloth and put it in the innermost layer of her suitcase.

She also carried with her the seashell bracelet that Liu Xiang had given her.

Liu Xiang carefully put the $500,000 check and the relevant documents from the Security Bureau into her handbag.

Then, he stuffed a few changes of clothes and some commonly used medicines into his backpack.

He watched the little girl squatting on the ground, carefully tidying up those odds and ends, as if she were busy hoarding food, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.

After working for most of the day, the two finally finished packing their luggage.

Two small backpacks and a suitcase containing the trophy.

They secured it firmly to both sides of the motorcycle's rear seat with straps, so tightly that it wouldn't wobble.

Liu Xiang straddled the motorcycle and patted the back seat.

He smiled and gestured with his chin towards Liang Jingru, saying, "Alright, our champion little singer, get in the car!"

"Heading off to Johor!"

Liang Jingru ran over with a smile and carefully straddled the back seat.

Then, she stretched out her arms and hugged Liu Xiang's waist tightly, pressing her face against his broad back, feeling his warm body temperature, her heart filled with peace and sweetness.

Liu Xiang started the motorcycle, and with a roar, it drove out of the guesthouse courtyard and onto Penang's main road.

early morning.

Looking at the highway stretching into the distance and the coconut groves rushing past her, Liu Xiang suddenly felt a familiar sense of déjà vu.

He recalled the Spring Festival in the late 1990s before his rebirth.

On the highways of the Pearl River Delta, there is a vast army of motorcycles.

Riding motorcycles, laden with heavy luggage, braving the cold wind, they traveled thousands of miles back to their hometowns for the Spring Festival.

At that time, he was also one of the motorcycle enthusiasts.

At that time, he was riding a dilapidated second-hand motorcycle, loaded with luggage, on his way back to his hometown.

Now, he rides a modified performance motorcycle, carrying a girl whose heart and eyes are full of him, on the highways of Southeast Asia.

"Brother Liu Xiang, what are you thinking about?"

Liang Jingru hugged his waist and asked him loudly.

Liu Xiang snapped out of her reverie and replied loudly with a smile, "I was thinking, it would be so nice to be able to take Jingru back to her hometown!"

The little girl in the back seat instantly beamed with joy.

She tightened her grip on his arm.

The motorcycle rode southward against the wind.

We drove steadily through bustling towns and coconut groves, heading towards Johor.

The sunlight shone on the two of them, casting long shadows.