I was approached by a cat-eared girl.

"No need. Even if you don't wear it, I'll listen to you and absolutely won't look at anyone else, not even a single glance..."

Chen Shuo suddenly realized that he had spoken too definitively, and that he couldn't help but glance at it unintentionally at times. He then changed his words and said, "I will try not to look at it at all."

"Really?"

"really."

"Then I won't wear it."

"..."

Chen Shuo felt as if a fishbone was stuck in his throat. After holding it in for a while, he asked, "Why don't you wear it?"

Didn't you say that high heels are bad for your feet?

"That's true, then don't wear it."

"Humph.."

Bai Xiaoqi wrinkled her nose, picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and threw it into his bowl, muttering softly, "I'll wear it for you to see."

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Chapter 120 Okay, I believe you

The night was deep, and the moonlight was cool as water.

Just after 10 o'clock, the mahjong parlor was already closing up. After all, it was an entertainment center for the elderly, and everyone had to take their grandchildren to school the next morning, or at the very least, go to the morning market to buy groceries.

After collecting the loose change from the drawer and putting it in her pocket, Su Yu said goodbye to the elderly people she knew and turned to leave.

Around 10 p.m., there were hardly any people on the streets, with only a few cars speeding past in the middle of the road, their lights flashing as they drove away.

It can be dangerous for young women to walk alone at night, especially for young and pretty girls.

So she deliberately chose to walk in those secluded, dark alleyways.

She craved danger, especially hoping that a robber would suddenly appear, whether to rob her of her money or her virtue.

Anyway, you can openly beat the other person up, as long as you don't kill them. Otherwise, legitimate self-defense will become excessive self-defense, or even manslaughter.

There are quite a few rules and regulations. For example, after the opponent begs for mercy, you can't continue to attack, but you can put a brick in the opponent's hand and then continue to fight.

Lost in thought, Su Yu walked through the alley. She looked up at the night sky, but the narrow alley made the sky seem very small, and she could only see a few scattered stars. She looked down at her own shadow, and a sense of loneliness rose in her heart.

I spent several years in the human city, got my own place to live, and made many familiar card-playing friends, but I didn't feel a sense of belonging.

I always felt like I didn't belong here, and I wondered if she felt the same way.

She probably feels even less at home; she doesn't feel at home anywhere and drifts around all day.

I hardly ever see her. The last time I saw her was two years ago. I guess she's forgotten about her younger sister again.

Ah, indeed, he is cold-hearted by nature.

Thinking of this, Su Yu couldn't help but sneer. Light appeared ahead, and they were about to leave the alley, but they didn't encounter any danger, let alone any robbers.

She retreated several dozen meters, stood in the shadows of the alley, and waited patiently for a while, but nothing came. Disappointed, she walked out.

The rest of the journey was along main roads. After walking for a few more minutes, she returned to her residential area. As she passed the express delivery locker, she suddenly stopped.

I received another notification today that my package has been delivered to the locker. I don't even need to ask who sent it; it's that Director Nie again.

During this period, that guy has been sending me packages every day, which contain necklaces, rings, and all sorts of jewelry.

He sent the text message saying it was to apologize, but who knows what he really wanted?

If he wants to apologize, he should just record a video of himself bowing and saying sorry. That's more effective than anything else, and I'll definitely forgive him then.

Do you really think you know nothing about jewelry, like necklaces, rings, anklets, and earrings, that you buy yourself every day?

These are all gifts that men give to their girlfriends, or at the very least, gifts that they give to women they have feelings for.

That bespectacled, brooding idiot wants to pursue me? He's a long shot!

Standing in front of the parcel locker, Su Yu had a cold smile on her lips. She was too lazy to even pick up the package, since she would just have to throw it in the trash later anyway.

But if you don't pick it up, the deliverymen will keep calling to urge you, which annoys you.

Moreover, these parcel lockers have a particularly stupid design: if you don't pick it up within a day, you have to scan a code and pay money to retrieve it, and the amount increases by one yuan every day.

You only have to pay 50 cents to win a game of mahjong by discarding a winning tile.

Su Yu took out the package and opened it. Inside was a rather exquisite box. Upon opening it, she found another necklace, and even a certificate of authenticity.

A starry white gold necklace.

Platinum... should be more expensive than the previous one, which I think was silver.

Holding it around her neck and gesturing as she walked, Su Yu casually tossed it aside as she passed a trash can in the neighborhood. The necklace, along with its packaging box, certificate of authenticity, and the outer packaging of the express delivery, traced a perfect parabola.

Just as these items were about to fall into the trash can, she suddenly darted forward and caught the packaging box and necklace.

She thought to herself that platinum could definitely be sold for money, and then she took the certificate of authenticity as well.

With this certificate, it will be easier to sell them. I need to send that guy a text later and ask him to send me more; I really like them.

........

Around 11 p.m., Chen Shuo finished showering and climbed into bed. Before he could even get under the covers, he suddenly received a call from Director Nie.

"You mean Su Yu messaged you saying she really liked it and asked you to buy more things and send them to her?"

After receiving the text message, Nie Xi immediately called Chen Shuo. He didn't ask any nonsense like whether he was asleep or what he was doing. True to his style, he got straight to the point.

"So you think she's calmed down and just wanted to call me to let me know?"

No, that's not true.

Nie Xi denied it, and then said, "I just find it inexplicable and don't understand why she would make such a request, so please help me analyze it."

Finally, he added, "I think you understand women quite well."

"Me? I know nothing about this."

Chen Shuo reached out and put his arm around the little cat who was snuggling up to him. He leaned against the headboard and continued, "My girlfriend and I met Su Yu today. How should I put it? It was pretty awkward. I was thinking of saying hello, but she left before we could even finish our polite conversation."

"That really suits her personality."

"Do you think it's possible..." Chen Shuo suddenly paused, feeling that it might be inappropriate to say these words, as they might provoke Nie Chu's repressed and lecherous heart.

"What could it be?"

"Maybe, um, she did it on purpose, deliberately trying to make you spend money. She sent you this text message just to make you spend more money, and she'll be happy when you become broke."

Chen Shuo cautiously raised this possibility, feeling that Director Nie had suddenly become a vengeful version of an ATM.

"Besides, I think you're probably broke by now. You've been buying things from our online store every day lately. Is your salary enough to live on?"

"Enough."

"Nonsense, even if your salary is enough, it can't withstand such wasteful spending. I'm checking your order history."

You placed one or two orders every day, each order containing hundreds or thousands of items, sometimes even two or three thousand. You bought from us for seven or eight days in a row, and you single-handedly supported our online store.

I've messaged you several times asking you to buy something cheaper, but you haven't replied. I'm starting to suspect you're embezzling public funds.

"......"

Upon hearing the sudden silence on the other end of the line, Chen Shuo first frowned, then remained silent, and finally exclaimed in surprise, "You really embezzled public funds?"

"No."

Nie Xi rubbed her temples, pondering how to explain this matter. She thought of many explanations over and over, but none of them seemed convincing. So she simply said, half-truthfully, "We are a special department here. Every year, the higher-ups allocate a sum of money to cultivate relationships with certain people."

Are you going to tell me that Su Yu is one of the people you're talking about?

Nie Xi was silent for a moment, then said, "...more or less, she is one of them."

"..."

This time it was Chen Shuo's turn to be silent. "Are you fucking treating me like an idiot?"

"Okay, I believe you."

"You really believe it?"

"Well, you're more sensible and composed than me. You definitely won't try to get yourself into trouble. Besides, there are some things I don't want to ask too many questions about; it wouldn't benefit either of us."

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Chapter 121 If Only You Were a Eunuch

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shuo fell into deep thought.

After years away, he returned and became a section chief, which is truly astonishing. His resume is incredibly impressive, but even with such an impressive resume, it's impossible to reach this position at such a young age.

Being a leader isn't just about looking at resumes; it's also about seniority.

In any organization or department, a 23-year-old division chief is unheard of.

Unless his department is quite special.

Just how special are they? Perhaps some of the people he's talking about aren't even human.

So he didn't dare ask any more questions. This matter could be speculated about, or even be known in one's heart, but that thin veil of secrecy absolutely could not be broken.

Pretending not to know is better than anything else; that way, you can continue to live your life comfortably.

You won't suddenly be approached by certain people who demand you sign some kind of injunction, or even dragged to some place for control.

After all, there's a cat-eared girl at home.

Pulling himself back to reality, Chen Shuo looked down at the little cat in his arms. Its head was resting on his chest, and its eyes were closed as if it were asleep.

He reached out and gently rubbed her cat ears on her head, asking softly, "Are you asleep?"

"Um..."

Bai Xiaoqi let out a soft, nasal sound, too lazy to even open her eyes, her face showing a completely languid expression.

"Did they sleep or not?"

"She's asleep."