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

Sweat beaded on Lao Gui's forehead.

He glanced at Chen Yang, then at Li Ruoxue beside him who had a serious expression, and finally sighed heavily.

"2 a.m. tomorrow night, at the abandoned Fisherman's Wharf in the eastern suburbs."

"Warehouse No. 12".

Chen Yang nodded and turned to look at Li Ruoxue.

Li Ruoxue immediately took out her phone and dialed the bureau's number.

Less than ten minutes later, several plainclothes police officers arrived at the back alley of the bar and put the dejected old man into their car.

After the police car drove away, the alley returned to silence.

A night breeze blew by, bringing a touch of coolness.

Li Ruoxue crossed her arms and moved closer to Chen Yang.

"What did you just show him?"

She tilted her head up curiously and asked.

Chen Yang took a crumpled photo out of his pocket and handed it to her.

Li Ruoxue leaned closer to look and found that it was a photo of Lao Gui and a young girl playing at an amusement park.

"His daughter."

Chen Yang put the photo back in his pocket.

"The thing people in this line of work fear most is their enemies coming after their families."

"I just told him that I know which kindergarten his daughter goes to."

Li Ruoxue was stunned for a moment, then frowned.

"Isn't that considered intimidation?"

I guess so.

Chen Yang shrugged and smiled frankly.

"To deal with extraordinary people, extraordinary measures must be used."

He turned his head and looked at Li Ruoxue.

"If Officer Li thinks I've violated the rules, he can arrest me right now."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hands again, his wrists together.

Li Ruoxue rolled her eyes at him and patted the back of his hand.

Don't give me that.

She spoke, but her eyes held a smile.

After tonight's events, she found herself becoming increasingly curious about the man in front of her.

He seems to have a kind of magic; no matter how difficult the problem is, he can solve it with ease.

Are you hungry?

Chen Yang glanced at his watch; it was already past midnight.

"I'll treat you to a late-night snack."

Why eat a midnight snack? Aren't you afraid of gaining weight?

Li Ruoxue subconsciously touched her stomach.

"Officer Li's physique is good-looking even if he gains ten pounds."

Chen Yang's gaze naturally swept over her neckline and landed on her long, straight legs encased in a short skirt.

Li Ruoxue felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

"Where should we eat?"

"Just come with me."

Chen Yang took her hand and led her out of the alley.

There weren't many people on the streets late at night.

The streetlights cast long shadows of the two people.

Li Ruoxue wore high heels today. Although they weren't very high, her feet were still a little sore after walking all night.

She walked a little slowly, her brows slightly furrowed.

Chen Yang stopped in his tracks.

"Your feet hurt?"

Li Ruoxue bit her lower lip and nodded.

"I should have known better than to wear a skirt with high heels."

She muttered to herself.

Chen Yang smiled, walked up to her, and squatted down.

"Come up."

Li Ruoxue was startled and quickly took half a step back.

"what?"

"I'll carry you on my back."

Chen Yang patted his shoulder.

"The road ahead is still long. If you limp along, it will be dawn by then."

Li Ruoxue blushed and looked around.

In the dead of night, there wasn't a soul on the street.

She gritted her teeth, took off her high heels and held them in her hand, then carefully climbed onto Chen Yang's back.

The man had broad shoulders, with a faint smell of tobacco and a pleasant, refreshing scent.

Li Ruoxue buried her face in his back, listening to his steady heartbeat, and felt enveloped by an unprecedented sense of security.

Chen Yang steadily carried her on his back, supporting her thighs with both hands, and bounced her up slightly.

"Officer Li, your weight is below standard; you're too light."

"Shut up and just go about your business."

Li Ruoxue hugged his neck tightly and warned him in a low voice.

"Yes, sir."

The two chatted idly for about ten minutes until they arrived at a brightly lit night market stall.

The aroma of barbecue, mixed with the fragrance of cumin and chili, wafted through the air.

Chen Yang found an empty table and put Li Ruoxue down.

"Boss, fifty skewers of lamb, two grilled eggplants, and a dozen oysters, please!"

Chen Yang skillfully ordered the dishes and then brought over two bottles of ice-cold beer.

Li Ruoxue swallowed hard as she looked at the sizzling lamb skewers in front of her.

She picked up a skewer, took a bite, and her eyes lit up.

"It tastes good."

Chen Yang smiled and helped her open a bottle of beer.

"I told you, coming here was the right choice."

The two of them ate skewers and drank beer.

After a few sips of wine, a beautiful blush rose on Li Ruoxue's fair face.

She put down her wine glass and looked at Chen Yang across from her.

"What are your plans for tomorrow night's operation?"

When it came to business, Chen Yang put down the skewer in his hand and wiped his mouth with a tissue.

"Old Ghost said 2 a.m., and the delivery location is warehouse number 12."

"Xu Tianjiao is a very cunning person, and he must have brought a lot of skilled men with him."

Li Ruoxue nodded, her expression turning serious.

"I plan to apply to the bureau chief tomorrow during the day to dispatch a special police squadron for support."

"We'll set up a stakeout around the dock tomorrow night. As soon as Xu Tianjiao shows up, we'll catch him like a turtle in a jar."

Chen Yang shook his head.

"This is too much of a fuss."

He poured a glass of beer and pushed it in front of Li Ruoxue.

"The SWAT team's deployment is too big a commotion. Xu Tianjiao has been operating in Jiangcheng for so long, there's no doubt that he has his own informants within the police force."

"If word gets out and we alert the enemy, this turtle will retreat back into its shell."

Li Ruoxue frowned.

"So you mean...?"

Chen Yang leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"The two of us will go alone."

Li Ruoxue's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Just the two of us?"

"Warehouse No. 12 is very large, and the surrounding terrain is complex. How could the two of us possibly capture Xu Tianjiao and his gang?"

Chen Yang couldn't help but laugh when he saw how nervous she was.

"Who said we were going to fight head-on?"

He picked up his glass and clinked it against hers.

"Didn't Old Ghost say that this time it's a transaction with an overseas buyer?"

"Xu Tianjiao may not have met all the people on the buyer's side."

Li Ruoxue reacted quickly, her eyes lighting up.

"You mean, we'll infiltrate as buyers?"

"clever."

Chen Yang snapped his fingers.

"As long as we can infiltrate the warehouse, get close to Xu Tianjiao, and obtain evidence of his transaction, the rest is up to me."

Looking at his confident demeanor, Li Ruoxue felt inexplicably uneasy.

"But……"

She bit her lip, somewhat hesitant.

"It's too dangerous."

"You're not a police officer, you haven't received professional training, and if you're discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Chen Yang rested his chin on his hand, watching her with a leisurely air.

"Are you worried about me?"

Li Ruoxue's face flushed, and she turned her head away.

"Who cares about you? I just don't want you to get hurt because of this case."

Chen Yang chuckled and reached out to turn her face back.

"Don't worry, your husband is pretty capable."

"Who, who's your wife!"

Li Ruoxue stammered in rebuttal, her face turning as red as a ripe tomato.

"It's only a matter of time."

Chen Yang withdrew his hand, picked up a skewer of roasted mutton, and held it to her lips.

"Eat more, tomorrow night will be a tough battle."

It took more than an hour to eat a late-night snack.

It was past 2 a.m. when the two of them walked out of the night market stall.

The streets were quiet.

Chen Yang hailed a taxi and gave Li Ruoxue's apartment address.

It was a bit stuffy inside the carriage.

Li Ruoxue sat in the back seat, having drunk some wine. After a night of commotion, she felt drowsy.

As the car turned, she swayed and her head hit Chen Yang's shoulder.

Chen Yang didn't move, letting her lean against him.

The girl's breathing was even and long, carrying a faint aroma of beer malt and her own unique fragrance, which went straight into his nose.

Chen Yang turned his head to look at her quiet profile.

Long eyelashes cast a shadow over her eye sockets, and her small nose fluttered slightly with her breath.

Having shed her police uniform and capable demeanor, she was like a defenseless cat at that moment.

The car came to a stop in front of the apartment building.

Chen Yang didn't wake her up, but gently carried her out of the car.

Li Ruoxue stirred, found a comfortable position in his arms, and continued to sleep.

Chen Yang carried her into the elevator and pressed the button for her floor.

When they arrived at her doorstep, he gently patted her back.

"Wake up, we're home."