I’m Really Scared
Chapter 40: I Want to Stay in Xiao Shan's Room

[Winter Daphne]: Xiao Shan, what's going on over there?

Guan Shan looked at the message Shen Dinghua suddenly sent and turned to look at the nearby villa.

The light on the second floor was indeed on, and the girl stood by the open window, waving at him.

[Mountain Beyond Mountains]: It's nothing. Remember those people who came to cause trouble earlier today? It was the same group. They're likely the culprits behind the Zhao Hong case.

[Winter Daphne]: !!!∑(Дノ)ノ

Guan Shan was about to comfort Xiao Shen when he saw the next message come in quickly.

[Winter Daphne]: Should I take photos or video? "…"

Guan Shan looked up and saw Shen Dinghua already holding a camera, giving him a mischievous smile.

Guan Shan chuckled. As expected of Xiao Shen, she immediately knew he was about to make big news.

[Mountain Beyond Mountains]: Video is better. The editor-in-chief wants to focus on new media, so it'll likely go on the official Weibo account. Video is more direct.

[Winter Daphne]: Got it (obedient.jpg).

With the approval he had already received, Shen Dinghua came over, greeted him, and recorded everything that followed.

Although Lü Ming tried his best to argue, Tian Bin was quicker to betray their team, confessing to their crimes.

Not only did he confess to their plot against Guan Shan tonight, but also to everything they did to Zhao Hong and his wife two months ago.

Moreover, the rope and knife, combined with the recordings, provided irrefutable evidence. Guan Shan also handed in the photo.

—He was going to work on his article tonight, so he contacted Li Zhiying directly. The photo as primary evidence no longer needed to be hidden.

Their crimes were unquestionable, and the reason they ended up tied and beaten was, of course, because Guan Shan was defending himself.

Guan Shan and Shen Dinghua also went to the police station to give statements, smiling as they watched the police take away the "mentally deranged" boys. Lü Ming was still shouting things like "Tian Bin betrayed me," "He killed them," and "Brother Wang will save me," even trying to resist and escape.

But the experienced police officers quickly subdued him.

Guan Shan was praised for his bravery and almost received an award for courage.

However, Guan Shan decided to stay low-key. Reporting on his own bravery seemed inappropriate.

"Alright, let's head back."

The police officer who had initially spoken to Guan Shan gave them a ride home, advising, "Stay safe for the next few days. The station will send protection, but Lü Ming's accomplices are real and could still be a threat..."

Guan Shan nodded. Lü Ming's bluster was laughable, but those who invaded Zhao Hong's house were still at large, and caution was necessary.

He was confident in his own safety, but these people were also targeting Xiao Shen…

As the police car drove away, Guan Shan thought for a moment and then turned to Shen Dinghua seriously, "Let's stay together for the next few days."

"Hmm?" Shen Dinghua blinked, not immediately understanding.

Guan Shan explained, "Your parents aren't home, so it's safer if we stay together. Should we stay at your place or mine?"

He sounded so righteous.

Shen Dinghua's face turned red, her hands covering her face. After a moment, she said softly, "Your place…"

Guan Shan, amused by her reaction, pinched Shen Dinghua's soft, slightly chubby cheeks. "Xiao Shen, are you feeling shy?"

Her skin was soft and smooth, making him think of dewdrops sliding effortlessly over her face.

The legendary "skin like cream," indeed.

But Guan Shan was more focused on Shen Dinghua's rare shy expression. Her ears and neck were flushed, adding to her beauty in the twilight.

Shen Dinghua glanced at him, then turned and walked towards Guan Shan's house, mumbling, "Because... I've never been to Xiao Shan's house."

She said, feeling aggrieved, "Even police relatives can chat happily with you, but your childhood friend has never seen your house."

Is that comparable? Guan Shan found it amusing and realized it was true.

Shen Dinghua often invited him to her house, but for some reason, she had never been to his. Even going back to kindergarten, it was the same.

This strange distance…

Guan Shan shook his head, thinking Xiao Shen was upset. He caught up and said, "Now you can stay. Until they’re all caught, you can stay at my place."

"And as for Gao Ye, she was just asking questions. I only refused her…"

Shen Dinghua turned, smiling brightly, "Then I want to stay in Xiao Shan's room!"

Guan Shan: "..."

Why did it feel like he was being tricked?

Watching Shen Dinghua bounce upstairs, Guan Shan sighed. No choice.

"What can I do?"

"My room is the first on the left, the bathroom is next to it, and there are spare toiletries in the cabinet. I'll fix the door and work on my article tonight. Send me the video and go to sleep."

Shen Dinghua responded, and Guan Shan got to work.

Fixing the door, contacting the editor, writing the article, editing the video.

By the time he finished, it was 3 a.m.

He looked at the official account with only a few thousand followers and posted the video titled "Breakthrough in Zhao Hong Case? Teenage Criminals Arrested!"

Guan Shan was pleased, "First day, a third of the task done. Good progress. Next, the squatter and the medical dispute."

In fact, it was better than good. Li Zhiying, receiving the news at midnight, was stunned.

Up late with a face mask, she was suddenly told the case was solved, and they had exclusive news.

A two-month-old unsolved case, she had no high hopes for Guan Shan, just wanting him to make some progress from the clues.

But the progress shot up like a rocket...

Straight to the culprit's arrest! And only a day since she gave Guan Shan the file.

Are you a journalist or a detective?

Though doubting her life choices, Li Zhiying gave instructions while Guan Shan diligently finished his work.

Guan Shan closed his laptop, surprised he wasn't sleepy.

He decided to lounge on the couch and check the nagging [Breakthrough Mission].

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