Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

Business... working together... serving together... Hoshiguma, who had been squatting by the door for about ten minutes, somehow drifted off into her own thoughts and didn't come back to her senses for a while. She was too embarrassed to look up at the three people in front of her.

“That’s right. Yesterday, the Doctor’s residence was attacked, and several Rhodes Island operators responsible for his safety were injured. We were discussing the Doctor’s safety.” Chen thought Hoshiguma was too shocked, so he explained from the side.

"Oh, I see. What do we need to do?" Hoshiguma asked, following up on her question.

“No need. Swire and I will handle this. To ensure the Doctor’s safety in Lungmen, we’ve decided to provide him with close protection,” Chen shook his head and continued.

"Heh, I didn't expect things to be this serious, requiring the heads of the Major Crimes Unit and the Inspectorate to work together." Hoshiguma's words had a double meaning, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

They were indeed very close, but whether it was to protect the doctor, she didn't know.

Old Chen is really bold, he was in the office with the Doctor... and even brought Swire along. But thinking back to when Old Chen was injured and hospitalized, he took advantage of the brief moment she was away to play strange games with the Doctor in the ward, so it doesn't seem so strange.

On the other side, Swire greeted Qin Duanyu and then returned to the Major Crimes Unit.

"Old Chen, your buttons are loose... Pay a little more attention next time." Hoshiguma took the opportunity to point at Chen's collar and said in a low voice.

"It's all that bastard's fault! I was feeling so good just now, and he took advantage of me again!" Chen's cheeks flushed slightly, clearly remembering how she had lost control during the massage.

But Hoshiguma interpreted it in a completely different way.

You're really something, Doctor!

Chapter 64, Section 253: Thank you, Doctor

The setting sun cast its rays upon the earth, turning Longmen into a sea of ​​red.

"Ah, finally off work." In a tea restaurant in the central district, Qin Duanyu stretched and slumped in her seat as if her bones had been removed, looking no different from an ordinary office worker who had been busy all day.

"Come on, you've been reading comics and drinking coffee all day long, and you haven't left your seat except to go to the bathroom. Think about those people who work hard and live their lives. Don't you feel any unease when you're wasting your time?" Chen rolled his eyes and said irritably.

"Yeah, thanks for reminding me. Just sitting here reading comics is so boring. I really should find something more meaningful to do." Qin Duanyu clapped her hands together and said very seriously, "I've decided, I'll bring a Smitch to work tomorrow. I hadn't finished White Soul when I was in the hospital, so I'll just beat it all in one go."

"You... Luckily, not everyone on Rhodes Island is like this, otherwise I would have doubted whether there was any need for cooperation." Chen was speechless for a moment, thinking that protecting this lazy guy's safety was a waste of the Guard Bureau's police resources. She might as well go out and patrol the streets a few more times at night, at least to maintain the security of Lungmen.

I really don't know what Commander Wei is thinking. Although she borrowed the Doctor from Rhodes Island for a week, she didn't assign any specific work as before. And the requests for assistance that she and Swire sent were rejected by the official residence for various reasons.

It's like... Lungmen paid him to come to the Guard Bureau for a vacation, but something just doesn't feel right.

"Nonsense, I've already expended a lot of energy, and I'm still busy tonight. What's wrong with resting during the day?" Qin Duanyu's words silenced Officer Long completely. Then she turned to the owner and said, "Alright, alright, let's order first."

"It's rare for the professor to treat us, and although it's not a fancy restaurant, I'll reluctantly accept." Seeing Chen's embarrassed expression, Swire couldn't help but smile. "I'll have a plate of stir-fried beef noodles, a plate of shrimp rice noodle rolls, and a Hong Kong-style milk tea for drinks."

"A pork chop bun and a cup of black and white milk tea, the sweetest kind!" Qin Duanyu glanced at the menu casually, then looked at the cups held by the child in the family of three at the next table, and shamelessly ordered a children's drink.

"...A bowl of wonton noodles, a plate of char siu pork, and a cup of black coffee." Smelling the aroma of the food at the next table, Chen, who was sulking, suddenly felt that there was no need to make things difficult for himself, let alone lower himself to the level of such a childish guy.

As for why the three of them were eating at the same restaurant, the reason is simple: when the two were fighting and Qin Duanyu was forced to choose sides, he made the choice of an adult – he wanted them all.

That is, they went to the new residence arranged by Wei Yanwu, where Chen and Shi Huaiya would protect them.

So after get off work, under Hoshiguma's complicated and strange gaze, they simply rode away in Swire's luxury car with an air of nonchalance.

Originally, if it were just Chen alone, she would have been somewhat worried about not being able to handle a large number of enemies. But now that Little Tiger has also joined the mission of protection (and living together), although having an extra third wheel is not very pleasant, the safety factor has been greatly improved.

In Lungmen, if two senior superintendents can't protect one person, then the Imperial Guard should probably be disbanded as soon as possible.

Whether they were looking forward to the full tail maintenance after returning to their lodgings, or their work at the Royal Guard Bureau had instilled in them a decisive and efficient habit, the two girls quickly finished their food and, with nothing better to do, started a new round of bickering.

"Guest, would you mind if I clear the tableware away?" After Qin Duanyu finally finished the pork chop bun, which was about the size of two palms, a girl dressed as a waitress came over and asked in a timid voice.

Hmm, her ears are shorter than Amiya's, about the same length as Anlock's, so she's most likely Katarina. Qin Duanyu looked at her signature big ears and quickly connected them to the operators on the island, as well as the culprit who had been exploiting him for years.

The girl's appearance was not outstanding, even mediocre. The reason Qin Duanyu noticed her was not only because of the race that made her feel a sense of kinship, but also because of the faint black crystals on her neck.

"I'm sorry... I've disturbed your meal. I'll leave now... Please don't complain about me!" The girl seemed to be very sensitive to gazes. Even through a layer of black goggles, she could still sense that Qin Duanyu was looking at the deliberately hidden mark. She quickly reached out and pressed her hand to her collar, bowing repeatedly to them.

"It's alright, we don't mind. Oh, and could you please have another cup of black and white milk tea, and remember to ask the owner to add extra sugar?" Qin Duanyu shook his head, took out a ten-yuan Lungmen coin, and handed it to the girl as a tip.

"Thank you, sir!" The gentle tone and generous tip finally put the girl at ease. She nodded gratefully to Qin Duanyu, then held her breath and carefully cleared away all the tableware.

"This child, she should be about the same age as An Suo, right?" Qin Duanyu couldn't help but whisper as she watched the girl quickly tidy up the table and then deftly wipe the windows and mop the floor.

The infected girl, who was so thin she was practically skin and bones, was in no better condition than when Ansuo was first brought back to Rhodes Island. It was only because the latter had been lured to Rhodes Island by Qin Duanyu due to her special talent that her fate underwent a dramatic change.

Now, that little purple-furred rabbit often complains that the food in the cafeteria is too good, causing her chest fat to get heavier and heavier. She also deliberately leaves open the uniform that Qin Duanyu gave her, making all sorts of excuses to flaunt it in front of him...

However, lucky infected individuals like Ansuo are ultimately a minority. Most are like the girl in front of us, struggling at the very bottom of Lungmen, working hard every day but only earning meager income.

"If Rhodes Island hadn't cultivated a good public image and slightly improved the public's perception of the infected, her life would have been even worse than it is now," Swire sighed and said helplessly to Qin Duanyu.

Lungmen's so-called tolerance is nothing more than throwing the infected into slums to fend for themselves, letting them rot in the most dilapidated and filthy places. Yet, compared to countries like Ursus, this approach is actually considered merciful.

Even though Lungmen's laws do not explicitly prohibit hiring infected individuals, the black crystals visible on their skin are enough for employers to turn them away. Even jobs like sweeping the streets or carrying bricks are considered good jobs for infected individuals.

Fortunately, Rhodes Island has been quite active lately, and Qin Duanyu is shameless enough. While extorting LMD, he also managed to get business cooperation and media promotion from Lao Wei, making the lives of the infected much better than before.

At least after learning that ordinary contact would not transmit the virus, infected people have gained more job opportunities. Just six months ago, it would have been unthinkable for an infected person to work as a waiter.

However, customers like Qin Duanyu and her group are ultimately a minority. Judging from the girl's frightened appearance, it's clear that she has often been looked down upon, scolded, and reprimanded by others, not because she didn't do her job well.

It's just that the infected person is identified.

"Doctor, you've done a great job. Although it's still far from the ideal situation of that little donkey... rabbit, it's a good start after all." This time, Chen, unusually, didn't target Qin Duanyu, but spoke with a slightly admiring tone.

She often patrols the streets and alleys of Longmen and has seen all kinds of changes, especially in the slums. This place, which used to be as decaying and dilapidated as a garbage dump, is now showing signs of life.

In the long, boundless darkness, even the slightest glimmer of hope is enough to make people rush towards it like moths to a flame.

All of this is inseparable from Rhodes Island and Qin Duanyu. To put it dramatically:

He changed the dragon... cough cough.

"Thank you, Doctor." Especially when she thought of the slum children she often visited, who were no longer destitute and could only have a full meal by having her bring them food every now and then, but had gained the ability to survive by working as a newspaper boy, Chen said sincerely.

"If you really want to thank me, how about we do another sliding tackle tonight?"

"*Longmen swear words*!"

The slight feeling of being touched vanished without a trace. Chen recalled what happened that night and cursed, feeling both ashamed and angry.

Sure enough, I really hate this guy. I threw away the flowers he gave me when I got back!

Section 254, Chapter 65: Rare Footage of the Doctor Taming a Tiger in His Early Days

After leaving the tea restaurant, Swire drove the two to the front of the residential area where Chen lived.

Although his good friend Wei Yanwu would certainly not treat his own people poorly, and the accommodations would only be better than before, no matter how thoughtful Wei Yanwu's arrangements were, he could never have guessed that two extra guests would appear at the last minute.

Swire, who comes from a wealthy family, has it easy to have someone deliver her daily necessities with just a phone call. In contrast, Chen, who is also a police superintendent, is not so convenient and has to go home to pack his things himself.

"This old neighborhood is really... there isn't even a road sign. No wonder it's where Changfenlong lives, the taste is exceptionally bad." Swire had obviously never been to Chen's place before. Looking at the buildings that looked almost identical, even though she had been told the address beforehand, she was still a little confused and couldn't help but complain a few times.

"It's your incompetence if you can't find your way. I didn't expect that Chashao Cat, a police officer, would be so bad at directions." Chen in the back seat curled his lips and said retorted sharply, "I didn't even plan to have you come. If you can't find the place, you can go to the doctor's place first."

"*Lungmen swear words*, if it weren't for the Doctor's safety, do you think I'd want to bother with you? Who was it that got attacked by the enemy while taking the Doctor along and ended up in the hospital themselves?"

"How dare you bring this up? *Longmen profanity*, you tried to bribe my men while I was recovering from my injuries, I haven't settled that score with you yet!"

"Building 16, go straight for 30 meters, turn left, and walk straight to the end." Seeing that the two were about to fight in the car, Qin Duanyu, in the passenger seat, rubbed his temples and helplessly gave Shi Huaiya directions.

"Hmph, finally I can breathe some fresh air!" As soon as he got downstairs, Chen couldn't wait to open the car door.

"Oh, by the way, could you also bring me my towel and toothbrush?" Qin Duanyu suddenly remembered that she had stayed at Chen's house that day, and because of a bunch of messy things that happened, she forgot to take her toiletries with her when she left, so she just casually mentioned it.

"Okay," Chen replied, and went upstairs without looking back.

There was no need for excessive thanks or formalities; the conversation between the two was very calm, like an old married couple preparing for a trip, with the husband giving his wife some reassurances.

"Hmm!?" Swire calmed herself down a bit, then, as if she had thought of something, she turned her head and stared intently at Qin Duanyu, her green eyes filled with suspicion.

Did the doctor leave his toiletries at Changfenlong's house? The little tiger had been so busy arguing with Chen that he hadn't realized the problem until the troublesome guy left. Now that he'd calmed down, the Serious Crimes Unit's Tiger noticed something was amiss.

"I just suddenly realized I hadn't bought any daily necessities, so I asked Chen Sir to get some from her house to save me from having to make another trip to the supermarket later. After all, you guys aren't just staying for a few days like me, so you must have some supplies at home, right?" Qin Duanyu thought to herself that she was in trouble, but tried to explain casually.

“Is that so? Then could you explain why…” Swire hesitated for a moment. Even though the other party’s answer was reasonable, her keen intuition from years of solving countless major cases in the Major Crimes Unit told her that there was something wrong with it.

Before I could ask any more questions, Chen had already packed his things and gone downstairs.

She carried a small travel bag in her left hand, which probably contained a change of clothes and daily necessities, while in her right hand she held a pot of deep red flowers. Judging from how carefully she protected them, she must have spent a lot of time taking care of them.

Under normal circumstances, Swire would definitely mock Chen for "pretending to be cultured" and "pretending to be an artsy young woman when she's clearly a tomboy." That would inevitably lead to another fierce battle, allowing Qin Duanyu to witness even more of the vulgar language of the Dragon Gate.

But Little Tiger just frowned, looking at the plastic bag Chen handed to Qin Duanyu, then at the potted plant in Chen's hand, with a thoughtful expression.

……

As expected, Qin Duanyu's good brother did not disappoint him. This time, he actually prepared a villa in the upper city for Qin Duanyu.

The wealthy are generally more concerned with their lives, so the security in such places where rich people gather is naturally very strong. Lappland and her group had no chance of getting in by using their faces, and could only obediently choose to report. Once they received the news, Qin Duanyu would have already run away.

This arrangement is quite thoughtful. The only slight pity is that the house is too big and fully equipped, with three bathrooms alone, so it's impossible to replicate the kind of "accidents" that were so popular in the Chen family.

Qin Duanyu lay on the big bed, stretching out her body to her heart's content. It was rare that the two girls hadn't argued on the way here. Chen was taking a bath in the bathroom downstairs. The things that Swire sent over before settling the housekeeper were all there. If no one came to raid the place at night, tonight would be a peaceful night without anything happening.

Bang bang bang!

A rhythmic knocking sounded at the door. Qin Duanyu opened it in confusion and saw Little Tiger standing outside.

"Doctor, you stayed at Changfenlong's house a few days ago, didn't you?" Swire asked in a low voice, biting her lip.

In fact, the so-called questions were just a formality; she already had the answer in her heart.

The package Chen gave to Qin Duanyu showed signs of having been used, and combined with Qin Duanyu's skillful directions earlier, it was definitely not just a simple visit to Chen's house.

And that pot of dragon flower—how could someone who couldn't even keep a morning glory alive suddenly have the leisure to cultivate such a precious plant? The only explanation she could think of was that someone gave it to her as a gift.

Moreover, as the eldest daughter of the Swire family, she has learned various aristocratic etiquette since childhood. Naturally, unlike the straightforward Ghost Sister, she is not very clear about the meaning represented by this plant. The fact that such a proud and arrogant person can accept such a direct and clear expression of love makes the identity of the flower sender obvious.

PhD!

"That's right. I couldn't go back to my dorm at Rhodes Island for some reason, so I planned to stay in Lungmen for one night. Then I happened to run into Inspector Chen, so I went to her place instead," Qin Duanyu said helplessly.

Hearing her blunt question, Qin Duanyu knew that this shrewd girl had seen through the situation. Trying to hide it would only reveal more flaws and deepen her negative emotions, which was clearly not what Qin Duanyu wanted to see.

“Understood. Thank you for your honesty and frankness. I’ll move out right away.” Swire nodded calmly and turned to leave.

Can't cry.

What's so great about him? He's just a guy with a little ability. If I just let it go, what kind of man can't I find? Hmph, only a blind guy like Changfenlong would even look at him. Yes, I'm not sad, I'm just unhappy that I've been outdone!