Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 237 - 239: Lin Qiong’s Home

Chapter 237: Chapter 239: Lin Qiong’s Home

Lin Qiong was left speechless by Michelle’s words. Loving someone truly doesn’t need a reason, if you love them, you love them. But deep down in her heart, she felt that Li Yifei shouldn’t be with Michelle. If he were with Michelle, surely Michelle would end up getting hurt. This thought inexplicably crossed Lin Qiong’s mind, yet it wasn’t a reason that could persuade Michelle.

Sighing, Lin Qiong gave a bitter smile and shook her head, saying, "Michelle, I don’t want to keep advising you, but when you’re with this guy, still be a bit careful. I know him pretty well, I understand him very well, and he’s got more than enough women around him as it is. Why bother muddling through these muddy waters?"

Michelle smiled sweetly and said, "Lin Qiong, you’ve seen it yourself. If Brother Li weren’t outstanding, would so many girls like him? You say you’re very familiar with Brother Li, but you haven’t truly understood him. If you did, maybe you’d fall for him too."

"Me... fall for him?" Lin Qiong’s eyes widened in shock.

Michelle laughed softly and said, "I’m just making a comparison, I don’t want you to like him. Then I’d have one more competitor."

"You... you’re really hopeless. Alright, I won’t try to convince you anymore, but don’t let him take advantage of you too easily."

Michelle’s face turned red, and she retorted, "Lin Qiong, what are you talking about? Brother Li is not that kind of person."

Finally giving up on trying to persuade Michelle, Lin Qiong watched as she went to change clothes, and then approached Li Yifei with a stern face, saying fiercely, "How did you sweet-talk Michelle like that?"

Li Yifei hadn’t heard what Lin Qiong and Michelle had said to each other, and now seemed a bit puzzled as he asked, "What are you talking about, sweet-talking?"

"Do you know how much Michelle likes you now, wanting to be with you?"

"I had a hunch," replied Yifei. "What’s it to you, Officer Lin? Oh right, you’re a director now, heh, Director Lin."

Lin Qiong glared at Li Yifei irritably and said, "Stop beating around the bush, I’m asking you a serious question. What are your intentions towards Michelle? No laughing it off, I want a serious answer."

Li Yifei replied irritably, "Isn’t that outside your jurisdiction? Besides, I haven’t broken any laws."

"I’m talking to you as a friend, alright? Give me a straight answer." Lin Qiong stretched out both hands and pinned Li Yifei’s face so he was looking directly at her.

"Hey, hey, in front of this whole crowd, are you trying to sexually harass me?" Li Yifei was taken aback by Lin Qiong’s actions.

"Sexually harass a pig, maybe, but not you. Out with it."

"You’ve got quite the taste," Li Yifei remarked, seeing that Lin Qiong’s expression was turning quite ugly. He quickly added with a laugh, "Alright, you don’t have to worry. I really have no thoughts about Michelle. If you’re not busy, you can always inspect my house."

"Then don’t give her false hope, and stop taking her out shopping. Doesn’t that make her think you’re interested in her?"

"Does that mean I’m interested in her? Ok, fine, from now on, if she comes to me, I’ll sternly refuse and make my position clear to her."

"That’s like it," Lin Qiong finally said, nodding in satisfaction.

Now, Li Yifei leaned in and said to Lin Qiong with a teasing smile, "You’ve become a director now, shouldn’t you treat me to a meal?"

"Sure, what’s the big deal? I have something to talk to you about anyway."

"No problem. Tonight, I’m going for a big meal. You’re a rich lady with a million bucks, might as well enjoy it."

"Don’t even think about that million, it’s what my parents gave me."

"Hey, that’s for both of us, alright? I’m entitled to a piece too."

"Get lost," Lin Qiong kicked Li Yifei, but then felt her attitude might indeed be a bit problematic. After all, Li Yifei had helped her, yet she always treated him harshly. Quickly softening her tone, she said, "Stop fooling around. Seriously, send Michelle off early later, and then wait for me at my house, come over early."

"Alright, but wasn’t I supposed to take you for dinner? Why are we going to your place now?"

"I’ll buy some delicious food and we’ll eat at home. Alright, I’m off, Michelle is coming out."

When Michelle came out, she didn’t see Lin Qiong, so she asked Li Yifei, "Brother Li, where’s Lin Qiong?"

Li Yifei said cheerfully, "She’s left."

"Then she... she didn’t say anything to you, did she?"

Li Yifei smiled and said, "She warned me not to get any ideas about you."

Michelle blushed and protested, "Why would Lin Qiong say such a thing?"

Li Yifei patted Michelle on the shoulder and said, "She’s looking out for you. She knows I have a girlfriend and is afraid I might develop feelings for you."

Michelle pursed her lips, opened her mouth as if to say something, but then held back. She actually wanted to ask, "Brother Li, do you have any feelings for me?" But she feared that if she said it and Li Yifei truly rejected her, they might not even be able to remain friends afterwards.

"Alright, let’s go, let’s continue our walk." Li Yifei had already subtly expressed his feelings, which Michelle would understand, he hoped.

But he overlooked one issue: once a girl falls for someone, her mind often becomes much clumsier than usual. Michelle felt exactly the same way now.

After wandering around a little more, Li Yifei mentioned he had other matters to attend to and could only shop up to that point.

Michelle was somewhat disappointed, but she didn’t make any more requests. Just being able to shop with Li Yifei and even buying a dress together made her quite content. She let Li Yifei take her home and then bid him goodbye.

Li Yifei went straight to Lin Qiong’s house; Lin Qiong had just gotten back. After opening the door for Li Yifei, she pointed to the kitchen and said, "You take a look yourself whether it’s enough for you."

The kitchen was full of various seafood - big crabs, shrimp clams, and snails. It was really a lavish spread. Li Yifei immediately nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad at all, this must have cost Director Lin a pretty penny."

Lin Qiong rolled her eyes at Li Yifei and replied, "Now you’re the big boss here. I’m asking for your favor, and when you say you want to eat well, I dare not prepare anything less."

Li Yifei promptly said, "Let’s get this straightened out. I’ll help you if I can, but if I can’t, I won’t be involved."

"Relax, you can definitely do it," Lin Qiong quickly added, then pushed Li Yifei out of the kitchen, saying, "Go rest for a bit, I’ll cook."

"You can cook?" Li Yifei asked doubtfully as he looked at Lin Qiong.

"What’s so hard about that? Just boil everything in a pot."

Li Yifei rolled his eyes instantly and said, "That’s ruining good ingredients. You’d better go rest; such fine food shouldn’t be wasted by your hands."

Lin Qiong chuckled, "You didn’t remind me, but now I remember you’re quite a good cook, so I won’t be shy."

"When have you ever been shy with me?" Li Yifei said irritably, ushering Lin Qiong out of the kitchen.

Half an hour later, the dining table was full of seafood. Enticed by the aroma, Lin Qiong couldn’t help but swallow and said, "You are truly skilled. No wonder so many women want to be with you. With your cooking alone, you could capture quite a few hearts."

Li Yifei laughed and said, "Then I should stop cooking good meals for you. If you start liking it, I’m doomed."

"Get out!" Lin Qiong roared, grabbing a crab and starting to feast on it.

The crabs at this time of the year weren’t very meaty, and their inside wasn’t very full. But Li Yifei’s culinary skills were indeed not bad; the crabs came out delicious. Everything else was also prepared in a mouthwatering way, leaving Lin Qiong smacking her lips with juices all over her hands and face, unbothered to wipe them off.

Li Yifei found it quite amusing to see Lin Qiong eating with such relish for the first time. This police officer, usually somewhat brash due to her profession but kind-hearted and just, now showed a childlike innocence, which Li Yifei found rather endearing. Perhaps this was the real Lin Qiong.

"So full!" After eating, Lin Qiong sat on the couch and patted her belly without any concern for her image.

Li Yifei joked, "Could you be a little more ladylike? Patting your belly after eating is not very ladylike."

"In my own home, I needn’t pretend. Beside, have you ever seen a police lady?"

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "I only know one female police officer, so I haven’t had the chance to see."

"Go away." Lin Qiong felt she had been too casual around Li Yifei. She straightened her posture and said, "My mom and dad gave me a million, and now they are so worried. They fear you might swindle the money from me, so they call me every day, asking whether I’ve looked at the apartment or whether we’ve fetched the marriage certificate."

"Whose fault is it to resort to deception? Wouldn’t it have been simpler without the lies?"

"It was your idea, and now you’re saying you had nothing to do with it?" Lin Qiong gave Li Yifei a disgruntled glare.

"Aren’t you the director now? Does that mean you could just look it up directly?"

"Even as a director, I can’t do that. If I use the station’s resources, it’ll definitely leak out. So I’ve thought it over, and it has to be us who take care of it. Otherwise, I’ll just return the million back."

Li Yifei said helplessly, "And here I thought I could be free of this. Looks like I’m still stuck with your mischievous ways."

Lin Qiong smiled lightly, pleased with herself as she said, "Once you’re on board my ’pirate ship,’ there’s no getting off. Pfft, I’m a cop, what pirate ship. I’m talking seriously here. You’re not leaving early tonight. We’ll video call my parents later, so they can see we’re together."

Li Yifei found this situation all too familiar and shook his head with a wry smile, "You better make it early because if it’s late, I might just decide to stay over."

"You dare?" Lin Qiong glared at Li Yifei, feeling somewhat uneasy inside. Alone with a man, she might be a cop, but at the end of the day, she was still a woman, and moreover, Li Yifei was quite capable in a fight; she wouldn’t stand a chance. If Li Yifei got forceful, she surely wouldn’t have anywhere to escape to.

Li Yifei’s gaze swept over Lin Qiong, and touching his chin, he said, "While the chest is a bit small and the backside lacks some meat, your face is pretty good. In uniform, you must be quite the sight. Now, I’m really interested in you."

Lin Qiong felt a chill from Li Yifei’s gaze, but his words struck deeply at her pride. She angrily swung her fist toward him and barked, "You bastard, are you asking for trouble?"

Li Yifei laughed heartily, "I’m just kidding. How could I dare to cross you, the great director? Then how could I even consider staying in Mile City?"

Lin Qiong then smiled with satisfaction, got up, and walked straight into the bathroom. But soon, there was a shout from inside, as if she was hurt. Li Yifei rushed over in a burst, pulled open the sliding door, and was immediately taken aback by what he saw.

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