Miss Wang Weina, even your cousin won't do!

"Wayne!"

Chen jumped off the motorcycle, took off his helmet, and his hair, which was a little messy from being squeezed, stuck to his face with sweat, making the originally righteous Chen look somewhat charming for a moment.

"Are you alright? You scared the hell out of me."

Chen tossed her hair, and perhaps because she was relieved, she unconsciously blurted out a subtle self-reference. But she herself was completely unaware of it.

Wayne nodded.

Hmm, I just saw a seductive look on you. It turns out my brain was a little off. With Chen's meticulous and upright character, she even wears safety shorts with a cheongsam. How could she possibly be seductive?

Wayne suddenly realized that people on Terra seemed to become more enigmatic with age. People like Nian, Kal'tsit, and Theresa, though they appeared very serious—a dim-witted god, a cold-faced female doctor, a gentle demon princess, and so on—would always exude an aura that made him want to be her dog, while at the same time wanting them to be his dog.

This is probably what is called "dog duality", right?

Young women like Chen, well, unless it's a private, intimate setting, really don't exude any feminine charm; they're the epitome of a capable policewoman. Of course, Wayne also quite likes this type; a spirited girl is compatible with his XP system.

“I’m fine. Wei Yanwu has already taken the person away. I’m a little tired, so I’m resting here for a while. Wei Yanwu said that once I’m rested, I’ll make a radio call and the nearest police officer will come to pick me up. I didn’t expect it to be you.”

Wayne explained. Chen, upon hearing the radio call, paused slightly, looked at the radio in Wayne's hand, and explained with a smile:

"Wei Yanwu is lying to you. There's no way a radio can automatically contact the nearest police officer. The channels are all set up. You can probably contact me because the channel is on my end."

"Then why did Wei Yanwu specifically set the channel to Officer Chen?" Wayne asked deliberately, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Chen answered instinctively, "Of course it's because we are... uh..."

She stopped mid-sentence, a blush rising to her cheeks. She glared at Wayne, then subtly glanced at the somewhat puzzled Hoshiguma, signaling to Wayne that there were outsiders present and he should stop talking.

But Wayne pretended not to see it and asked, feigning confusion:

"Because of what?"

Next, to Hoshiguma's utter astonishment, Chen pouted and reluctantly answered:

"Because we are friends."

"Friends. Just friends?"

"Alright, alright! Are you done yet? Boyfriend and girlfriend, okay? This is so annoying. I'm leaving!"

Chen walked up to Wayne, bent down, and without a word, picked Wayne up in a princess carry.

"Considering you've been worried sick for so long, I'll reluctantly take you back."

"Eh?"

Wayne was initially delighted that Chen had finally taken the initiative, but he was suddenly startled after hearing the second half of Chen's sentence.

Good grief, you're going to carry me back like this? To a hotel?

Sister, Sister Chen, it's almost dawn now. We're at least ten kilometers away from the Elizabeth Hotel in the core area of ​​Longmen. Are you trying to make me die on the street?

Even if it's a social gathering, I'm not at a loss if I get a hug. But let's discuss this: just drop me off at the hotel entrance, don't bring me upstairs, okay?

Theresa and Vina are still sleeping in the hotel!

Chapter 85 Social Death

Wayne decided to take back what he had just said.

He was still too young; all that talk about wanting a hug but not being sexually assaulted was a lie. The feeling of being sexually assaulted was so intense, it felt like ants were crawling all over his body, and he simply couldn't bear it.

Wayne didn't even want Chen Ai's hug anymore. Covering his face, he struggled to lift his head and admitted defeat:

"Chen, I was wrong, please put me down."

"You're wrong? Where did you go wrong?" Although Chen's face was also flushed, women's persistence in this matter was far more terrifying than men's. She pretended to be clueless and asked, "You're not wrong, Bruce. You were trapped in the slums all night, hungry, cold, and exhausted. It's normal that you're weak and unable to move. As your classmate and a senior superintendent of the Lungmen Guard Bureau, it's my duty to take you back to the hotel."

"It's what I should do, no need to thank me."

Chen grinned and said with a smile.

Once Wayne backed down, she felt much better. Social death is a two-way street; Wayne, who was carried in a princess carry, was socially dead, and Chen, who carried Wayne, was no exception. Chen was a rising star in the Lungmen Guard Bureau, quite famous among the people of Lungmen for her fair, capable, and efficient image. In some ways, if she were to socially die, the price she would pay would be much higher than Wayne's.

After all, Wayne wasn't a local of Lungmen; he was socially dead. At worst, he could just carry his flying machine back to Victoria overnight and escape from this place of heartbreak. But Chen Ke couldn't escape.

It's five in the morning, still dark, but some elderly people, especially those with sleep problems, are already up, ready to take a walk, eat a bowl of steamed buns and porridge, and then go for their morning exercise. Seeing Chen, they instinctively raise their hands to greet him. Chen has been helping them find their cats and dogs, resolving neighborhood disputes, and catching pickpockets lately—doing many practical things for the people and earning their goodwill. But halfway up their hands, they slowly lower them again.

To their surprise, Chen was actually holding someone in his arms!

They're old, they're all quite senior, living off their pensions from the government or their companies. When they have nothing to do, they chat and gossip over tea. But Chen actually came back early this morning carrying a random man—that's big news!

Who in Longmen doesn't know that Officer Chen is incorruptible, ruthless, and known as the "Iron-Willed Straight Woman"? Now she's actually hugging a man, and in this position no less! This news is so explosive, it'll keep them talking for at least three days!

Wayne almost buried his head in Chen's chest.

He swore that he really wasn't trying to take advantage of anyone this time.

He had simply been a fisherman for too long, and one careless move led to him being bitten by a fish. He felt ashamed and unworthy of the sea kings of all time.

Chen enjoyed this almost domineering behavior. She was an extremely assertive person, even in matters of the heart. She was happy when Wayne died, because he broke his promise. They had promised to meet again and be each other's knights for life. Within the acceptable limits of Chen's confession, this was already a clear indication, wasn't it?

Since returning to Lungmen, Chen had been waiting for his arrival, anticipating the day he would come. He wondered whether he would arrive in a flying vehicle, dressed in a dashing knight's armor, and take him away, or whether he would send a letter of credence to Lungmen and his uncle Wei Yanwu through Victoria's official channels, and then stand before him in a handsome suit, holding roses, kneeling on one knee.

But who would have thought that Wayne, that simpleton, did come, and indeed treated him like a knight, asking him to help guide and protect him.

And he even brought a princess with him!

Chen has finally figured it out. Since you're going to leave me and Longmen eventually anyway, then at least for the time you're in Longmen, don't even think about clearing our relationship. Just be a good submissive, okay?

Wayne said, "No good."

I can't bring myself to say it.

Chen is probably unaware that Wayne has already made arrangements with Wei Yanwu to bring her back to Victoria, otherwise she would never have dared to do so.

She was probably thinking that since they only had two days left before saying goodbye, and who knew when they would see each other again, she might as well indulge her desires this once in a while. If she knew that Wei Yanwu had already sold her to Wayne, and that in the future she would not only not say goodbye to Wayne, but would also board a plane with Wayne, return to Victoria together, and live in the palace together, she would probably be so ashamed that she would dig a hole and bury her head in it.

Hmm, I wonder if the asphalt surface is hard enough.

Wayne felt his house was quite spacious; it could fit Theresa, Vina, Kal'tsit, Mudrock and Surtr, and of course, Chen too. He could even pay taxes when he got tired of playing.

But he felt that his small frame was probably not strong enough, and if he revealed the secret now, he might not be able to withstand Chen's shock and anger.

Let's find a chance to slip away?

He's numb; it seems there's no way to escape. If Wayne's combat strength is calculated out of ten, it's only two or three points—slightly stronger than the average person, but against someone with martial arts training, he's basically asking for a beating. Against a martial arts prodigy like Chen, who has practiced swordsmanship since childhood, two punches would be enough to take him down. Forget about running away; if Chen tries to hold on tight, he might just get killed while holding a girl in his arms.

Where's my teammate? Help! Oh, and where's Hoshiguma?

Wayne glanced around and noticed Hoshiguma's figure. Hoshiguma was hanging far behind Chen, probably several dozen meters away, with her hands behind her head, whistling and singing, looking like an indifferent bystander.

Wayne was immediately enraged. Hoshiguma was probably older than him, so Wayne dared to call her "senpai." "Hoshiguma-senpai, why are you just watching? Have you betrayed us too?"

I just saved your life! How can you bear to watch me die like this (social aspect)?

Perhaps noticing Wayne's resentful gaze, Hoshiguma's face flashed with embarrassment. She suddenly stopped, lowered her head, and rummaged in her purse for something.

Wayne watched her movements expectantly. A few seconds later, Hoshiguma pulled a pair of sunglasses and a mask from her bag, put them on, and continued to follow Chen brazenly.

Wayne: "..."

Do you think that if you wear sunglasses and a mask, I won't recognize you? And then you can comfortably hypnotize yourself into thinking that Wayne didn't see Hoshiguma and ignored my resentful gaze?

But you're a demon, Sister Ghost! With that huge horn on your head, how many people in Lungmen wouldn't recognize you?

Besides, even if you're going to pretend, at least don't pretend in front of me. Are you insulting my intelligence?

Wayne is very angry, and the consequences will be severe!

She decided to use drastic measures!

However, before any drastic measures could be taken, a figure with pink and gold hues suddenly flashed across the street and headed straight for Wei Yanwu's residence. The speed was so fast that Wayne only saw a blur.

"That's strange, those two look like Theresa and Vina."

Wayne glanced at the sky; it was still dark. Given Vina's schedule, she probably hadn't gotten up yet, right?

Thinking about it, Wayne suddenly noticed that Chen was also stunned. He quickly took the opportunity to break free from her arms and landed on the ground. He gestured for Chen to stop while taking out his phone and calling Vina.

He miscalculated; the night was too rushed, and he hadn't even had a chance to let the two people waiting for him at the hotel know he was safe.

Chapter 86 Come with me

It was already 5 a.m., which in Lungmen in September meant it was almost dawn. Wayne then realized he hadn't called the hotel yet.

It wasn't that he neglected his family; in fact, he was genuinely so busy he forgot. Last night's schedule was incredibly hectic. From taking Ansor home at 1 a.m., arriving at Block 3 of the Lungmen slums, to being targeted by Rattlesnake's men and hastily fleeing, to finally arriving at Ansor's house after a long struggle, resolving to liberate the "Heavenly Mandate," manipulating the entire block's residents to blow up Lungmen's electricity meters, to interrogating the black-robed men one by one, finding Hoshiguma, confronting Rattlesnake head-on, pinning him to the ground and beating him, and then putting on an acting show with Hoshiguma, Wei Yanwu, and others—Wayne's schedule last night was packed full, with almost no breaks in between. There wasn't even a single opportunity for him to call the hotel to let Theresa and Vina know he was safe.

So, would you say I spent the whole night out partying and didn't come home?

Wayne thought to himself, feeling a little guilty. Especially since Chen had almost carried him all the way back to the hotel. If Theresa and Vina saw this, it wouldn't be enough to just say, "I went out and fooled around!" He'd be completely taken advantage of by the two empresses, wouldn't he?

He hurriedly pulled out his phone and called Vina. The phone rang, but no one answered.

Wayne's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, Vina is definitely angry! What should I do...?

Is it too late for me to find a bramble branch now?

Wayne changed his number again and called Theresa. The call went through, but no one answered.

Oh no, Theresa isn't answering my calls anymore.

Who is Theresa? Known for her gentleness, thoughtfulness, and understanding, the Demon Lord usually had Theresa silently supporting Wayne no matter what he did. Even when Wayne did things that seemed unbelievable to Vina, Theresa still chose to believe in and understand him. But now, even Theresa isn't answering the phone; things must be getting serious.

Wayne's heart tightened as he realized the seriousness of the situation. Looking at the hotel building so close at hand, he resolutely turned around and walked in the opposite direction.

We must temporarily avoid their sharp edge!

Chen stared blankly at Wayne, who had suddenly walked up to her and was staring straight at her, and asked in confusion:

Why are you looking at me like that? The hotel is right here.

“I know, but I can’t go back now. I need you to take me somewhere.”

A surge of anticipation welled up in Chen's heart. "You want me to take him somewhere? Where? Why do I have to take him?"

Wayne reached out and patted Chen's waist a few times, then casually removed the handcuffs from her waist and placed them on her hands. In the short time it took for her face to turn from red to black, he grabbed Chen's hand and pressed it against his own wrist, simultaneously raising her other hand that held the handcuffs, saying:

"Take me back to the Guard Bureau."

"What, what were you just doing?!"

Realizing belatedly that he had been taken advantage of, Chen, filled with shame and anger, raised the handcuffs in his hand.