Awakening the Phoenix Flow System after the breakup, I'm so happy!

When Chen Yang heard Li Ruoxue's stern question, he was so amused that his shoulders trembled.

He leaned half his body over and pinched Li Ruoxue's slightly burning earlobe with two fingers.

"My dear Captain Li, isn't it a bit of a waste of resources to use the same interrogation techniques you use on your husband?"

"What relationship could I possibly have with that Miss Qin? I'm just a greedy poor boy, while she's the daughter of a wealthy family. I went there today purely to earn some extra money."

"You have no idea how expensive the monthly property management fee is for my villa on the hillside. If I don't find some part-time work, I'll be starving next month."

Li Ruoxue slapped away his messy hand and snorted.

"Don't try to play the poor card with me. With your medical skills, you could easily earn millions treating a patient. Why would you care about these property management fees?"

"She just stuffed the villa keys into your pocket. You dare say there's nothing between you two? I saw you with your arm around her waist."

Chen Yang leaned back in his chair, stretched, and yawned.

"She was so scared by the monster that her legs went weak and she couldn't even stand up. I couldn't just stand there and watch her fall to the ground."

"That was truly humanitarian aid. Besides, the house code was just information I caught on the contract by chance. You know I have a photographic memory."

"I risked my life all night in the deep mountains and forests to boost your sales, fighting those invulnerable monsters. You don't care about me, and instead you're interrogating me over a few baseless rumors. It really hurts me."

As Chen Yang spoke, he deliberately sighed, turned his head to look out the car window, and pretended to have suffered a great injustice.

Seeing him like this, Li Ruoxue's initial awkwardness dissipated, and she even felt a little guilty.

We really owe a lot to Chen Yang today. If he hadn't been there to hold that monster back, who knows how many more people would have died, and the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Li Ruoxue stretched out her finger and poked Chen Yang's arm twice.

"Alright, stop acting all wronged at your age. I never said I didn't believe you."

"You really did a great job in this case. I'll apply to the bureau to give you a Good Citizen Award, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang immediately turned his head, his eyes brimming with an undisguised smile.

"I don't want any certificates or awards. Those empty platitudes can't put food on the table. I want some real rewards."

As he spoke, he leaned over and cupped Li Ruoxue's delicate and aloof face in his hands, giving her no chance to dodge, and kissed her chattering red lips directly.

Li Ruoxue grunted and subconsciously tried to push him away, but Chen Yang grabbed her hand and pressed her down onto the seat.

The air inside the carriage, which had been somewhat chilly, gradually warmed up.

Chen Yang's kiss was very gentle, tracing the shape of her lips little by little, with a soothing meaning, melting away the last bit of emotion in Li Ruoxue's heart.

Li Ruoxue gradually stopped struggling, her breathing became a little rapid, and she obediently closed her eyes in response to him.

After a while, Chen Yang finally released her with satisfaction, his forehead touching hers.

"This is the most practical reward. Officer Li, this lip balm tastes really sweet, it must be strawberry flavored."

Li Ruoxue was a little dizzy from his kisses, her cheeks flushed red, like a ripe peach.

She turned her face away, not daring to look Chen Yang in the eye, and hurriedly straightened her slightly disheveled collar.

"You talk too much. Stop being a scoundrel in the middle of the night."

"The case still needs the forensic report to come out tomorrow. I'll take you back to the villa on the hillside first. It's already so late, go back and get some sleep."

Chen Yang grabbed her hand as she was about to shift gears, a mischievous smile on his face.

"The villa on the hillside is so far away. It's such a hassle for you to go back and forth like this. You're a policeman, and you're already sleep-deprived."

"I think it's too much trouble. I'll just stay at your place for the night. I've been there before, so I know the way."

Upon hearing this, Li Ruoxue shook her head repeatedly and refused outright.

"No way, bringing a grown man home in the middle of the night, what if my neighbors see me? How am I supposed to face them?"

"Besides, I only have one bed at home. Where will you sleep? On the sofa?"

Chen Yang shamelessly leaned over and kissed her on the tip of her nose.

"Why sleep on the sofa? Even if the bed is small, two people can squeeze in and sleep together."

"Why are you still throwing a tantrum at your husband? We've already been completely honest with each other several times."

"So what if the neighbors saw it? It's perfectly normal for men and women to make love. I'm not a wanted criminal."

Li Ruoxue couldn't argue with his nonsensical mouth, and besides, she had really had a tough time tonight. She was so sleepy and tired that her eyelids were drooping.

She rolled her eyes at Chen Yang and started the car.

"You can come to my house, but if you dare to do anything reckless, I guarantee I'll handcuff you to the radiator first thing tomorrow morning."

Chen Yang chuckled and sat comfortably in the passenger seat.

"I promise I'll behave properly. Even if you try to force yourself on me, I'll resist to the death."

The night was deep, and the SUV drove along the empty streets, the streetlights casting long shadows.

Not long after, the car stopped downstairs in the old residential building where Li Ruoxue lived.

The two went upstairs one after the other, and Li Ruoxue took out her key to open the door.

This is a small two-bedroom apartment with simple decor, yet it exudes a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Chen Yang changed into slippers, slumped onto the fabric sofa in the living room, and let out a long, comfortable sigh.

"Your little nest is so comfortable. That mansion is so cold and lifeless."

Li Ruoxue hung her coat on the rack by the door, walked to the water dispenser, filled two glasses with warm water, and handed one to Chen Yang.

"Drink some water and then quickly wash up. You've been running around all night, and you're covered in dirt."

Chen Yang took the water glass, grabbed Li Ruoxue's wrist, and pulled her into his arms with a little force.

Li Ruoxue exclaimed in surprise and sat directly on Chen Yang's lap, almost spilling the water glass in her hand.

"What are you doing? What did you promise me in the car just now?"

Li Ruoxue lowered her voice and placed her hand against Chen Yang's chest.

Chen Yang rested his chin on her shoulder and took a deep breath of the fragrance from her hair.

"I didn't do anything. I was just replenishing my energy. I used up too much internal energy today, and now I don't even have the strength to stand up."

"How about Captain Li takes pity on me and helps me take a bath? Consider it a thank you for helping you solve the case today."

Li Ruoxue laughed in exasperation and reached out to pinch the soft flesh on his waist.

"You wish! Don't you have hands and feet? Do you want me to wash you and scrub off a layer of skin with a brush while I'm at it?"

Chen Yang grabbed her small hand, kissed it, and his voice became a little hoarse.

"Using a brush is bad for your skin. I make a living with my face. Are you willing to let me do that?"

"It's such a waste of water for me to wash by myself. We should respond to the country's call for energy conservation and emission reduction. Wouldn't it be better to wash together?"

Li Ruoxue's ears turned bright red; in this quiet little house, such a suggestion was far too bold.

She struggled to get up, her voice trembling with panic.

"Stop giving me that high-sounding lecture. I'm not going with you. Go by yourself."

Chen Yang was not about to let her go. He tightened his arms, firmly holding her slender waist, and stood up to pick her up in his arms.

"Let's go, my captain. We'll think about the case tomorrow. Right now, the most important thing is to wash away our fatigue."

Li Ruoxue was suspended in mid-air, so frightened that she quickly hugged Chen Yang's neck, afraid that she would fall.

"Chen Yang, put me down right now! This is my home, don't be so insolent!"

Chen Yang ignored her protests and carried her straight into the bathroom.

The bathroom was small, and it felt a bit cramped for two people. The scent of shower gel from when Li Ruoxue took a shower last time still lingered in the air.

Chen Yang placed Li Ruoxue on the sink, turned around, closed the bathroom door, and locked it.

The soft click sound was amplified infinitely in this small space.

Li Ruoxue sat on the sink, with nowhere to retreat, her back pressed against the cold mirror, her heart pounding like a drum.

Chen Yang moved closer, placing his hands on the marble countertop beside her, enclosing her entirely in his territory.

The dim lighting in the bathroom cast a dangerous aura on Chen Yang's face.

Li Ruoxue bit her lower lip and kept tilting her head to the side.

"Take off your clothes first, stand under the shower, and I'll get you a towel."

Li Ruoxue's voice was very soft, and even the usual authority of a criminal police captain could not be found.

Chen Yang lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her collarbone, sending a shiver down her spine.

"Don't rush to get a towel. Your clothes got covered in that monster's dust, so I think you should wash them too."

Chen Yang's hand was already on the button of Li Ruoxue's shirt. The movement was slow, but it carried an undeniable force.

Li Ruoxue held his hand down, still making a last-ditch effort.

"I can do it myself, don't move."

Chen Yang chuckled, grabbed her hand, and kissed her earlobe.

"How can that be? You said you would serve the people, now it's my turn to serve you."

As he spoke, he unbuttoned the first button, revealing a small patch of snow-white skin.

Chen Yang turned on the showerhead, and warm water cascaded down, creating a layer of white steam in the bathroom.

Amidst the swirling mist, everything became hazy.

Chen Yang's hand slid restlessly inside her collar, causing Li Ruoxue to gasp.

She looked up, her face flushed, and glared at Chen Yang, panting as she scolded him.

"Chen Yang, you're a scoundrel. I'm never going to meddle in your business again."

Chen Yang put his arm around her waist, lifted her off the sink, and took her directly into the warm water from the shower.

"No matter what happens to me, your happiness for the rest of your life is now my responsibility. Is the water temperature right, my dear policewoman?"