Chapter 066: The Rookie Policewoman's Threat

Chapter 066: The Rookie Policewoman’s Threat

Staring at the fiery policewoman striding in from outside, Chu Fei was utterly dumbfounded. He never expected to see the rookie cop, Ling Yujiao, here of all places.

What the hell was going on?

Wasn't Murong Wei here for a blind date? Why did this woman show up? Did she walk into the wrong room?

Chu Fei's mind was spinning with wild guesses.

Ling Yujiao also spotted Chu Fei glaring at her from the sofa. She was momentarily taken aback, then her brows arched sharply, just about to speak when a peculiar voice sounded behind her: "Jiaojiao, why are you standing in the doorway instead of coming in?" With the voice, a handsome young man appeared at the entrance—

"Ah? Ah—" Ling Yujiao finally remembered why she was here today and snapped back to her senses...

Meanwhile, the young man at the door also entered the room.

If Chu Fei was merely surprised to see Ling Yujiao, seeing this young man was nothing short of staggering, bordering on the unbelievable, because he knew him as well.

The young man simultaneously caught sight of Chu Fei's startled gaze. First, his face was struck with confusion, then transformed into exuberant joy, and he instinctively moved toward Chu Fei—only to suddenly halt, as Chu Fei's icy glare made him stop dead in his tracks, pretending nothing had happened. But anyone looking closely would notice the excitement and fervor barely concealed in the young man's eyes...

At this moment, the young man's gaze was fixed solely on Chu Fei, oblivious to Murong Wei, who was still nestled in Chu Fei's arms.

"Hello, I'm Murong Wei."

Murong Wei freed herself from Chu Fei's embrace, forced herself to stay calm, and managed a smile, though her heart fluttered with embarrassment. She wished she could disappear into the floor—this was mortifying.

"Hello, I'm Ling Bin," the handsome young man responded, regaining composure with a smile. He then pointed to Ling Yujiao at his side: "This is my sister, Ling Yujiao. She insisted on coming to see her future sister-in-law."

"Ah?" Murong Wei's mouth hung open.

"Haha, just kidding," Ling Bin laughed breezily, then cast a curious glance at the now-standing Chu Fei. "And this is?"

"Ah, this is Chu Fei, my boyfriend," Murong Wei said, feigning casualness as she grabbed Chu Fei's hand, though she was dying with nerves inside.

"Boyfriend?" Ling Bin paused, then smiled meaningfully.

Chu Fei shot the young man an annoyed glare but kept silent.

"Is Chu Fei really your boyfriend?" Ling Yujiao finally spoke, having eyed Chu Fei since she entered, but only now finding the chance.

"Yes, Chu Fei is my boyfriend. Is that a problem?" Whether it was feminine intuition or the natural rivalry between beauties, Murong Wei—usually gentle as a lamb—became surprisingly assertive when facing Ling Yujiao, clutching Chu Fei's arm tightly as if declaring her ownership.

"Don't misunderstand me, I don't mean anything else. I just want to remind you, don't let yourself be fooled by certain people," Ling Yujiao said, biting her words, eyes fixed on Chu Fei's face. Before coming, she had investigated Murong Wei's background and thought this girl was the perfect candidate for her future sister-in-law. She had begged her brother to bring her along to get a sneak peek, only to find Murong Wei had brought a man to the blind date—and, infuriatingly, it was someone she knew: Chu Fei. This left Ling Yujiao utterly annoyed, especially seeing Murong Wei clinging to Chu Fei like a hen protecting her chicks.

This guy was nothing but a scoundrel, always hanging out in bars, chasing after fleeting pleasures—he was nowhere near good enough for Murong Wei.

"What are you implying? If I get fooled, that's my choice. Or are you eyeing my boyfriend and thinking of stealing him from me?"

Murong Wei frowned, her words sharp and unbeatable.

"I—" Ling Yujiao was left speechless, not expecting Murong Wei to be so feisty.

"Jiaojiao, enough with the nonsense," Ling Bin scolded his sister, throwing Chu Fei a sheepish smile.

Ling Yujiao glared at her brother for a long moment before finally relenting. "I'm leaving," she said, turning to walk out, but paused at the door, spun around, and barked fiercely at Chu Fei: "Chu Fei, come outside with me." Her voice was commanding, and she pushed open the door, marching out without giving Chu Fei a chance to respond...

Both Murong Wei and Ling Bin stared at Chu Fei in astonishment.

What was going on?

Chu Fei was also helpless. Knowing Ling Yujiao, if he didn't go out, who knew what she might do. So he whispered to Murong Wei, "Wait for me a moment," and left, following her out under Murong Wei's complicated gaze...

The lavish room was left with only Murong Wei and Ling Bin.

Though she was puzzled about Chu Fei's relationship with the policewoman, Murong Wei didn't dwell on it. Instead, she looked earnestly at Ling Bin and said, "I'm sorry, I already have a boyfriend, so..."

"I know. Actually, I have a girlfriend too," Ling Bin replied with a smile.

"Ah?" Murong Wei's eyes widened.

"I was forced to come, just like you," Ling Bin grinned warmly at Murong Wei.

"So that woman just now isn't your sister, but your girlfriend?" Murong Wei relaxed at Ling Bin's words, her anxiety melting away.

"Uh, Jiaojiao really is my sister, don't misunderstand..." Ling Bin smiled wryly, recalling the scene and feeling baffled—his own sister knew Chu Fei? How bizarre.

"I'm sorry," Murong Wei apologized.

"Is Chu Fei really your boyfriend?" Ling Bin suddenly asked, his gaze at Murong Wei curious.

"Yes. Don't tell me you also think he's not good enough for me?" Murong Wei replied immediately, and to reinforce her point, added, "We've already slept together."

"Ah—cough, cough..." Ling Bin coughed violently, needing a moment to recover, then looked at the radiant girl with a complex expression and nodded. "I just wanted to tell you, Chu Fei is a good man. You must hold on to him."

Murong Wei was startled by her own words, but hearing Ling Bin's, she paused, then nodded with a strong sense of resolve. "He's my boyfriend; of course I'll hold on to him!"

"Hehe—" Ling Bin chuckled, a light and joyful smile. He realized this Murong Wei was genuinely adorable and pure—no wonder his family was set on her as a daughter-in-law, even threatening him at gunpoint to come for the blind date... But clearly, their plan was a fantasy.

Not only did he already have someone in his heart, but because of Chu Fei, he would never covet this girl. How could he possibly compete with Chu Fei for a woman?

—

Meanwhile.

Out in the corridor, Ling Yujiao was staring daggers at Chu Fei.

"Chu Fei, what are you up to? Why are you here?" Ling Yujiao's big eyes glared at Chu Fei, looking as if she could devour him.

"I'm Murong Wei's boyfriend—why shouldn't I be here?" Chu Fei shrugged, though his gaze instinctively flicked to the policewoman's waist, breathing a sigh of relief: This rookie hadn't brought her gun.

"Are you really Murong Wei's boyfriend?" Ling Yujiao asked, clearly skeptical.

"Is that a problem?" Chu Fei raised an eyebrow.

"Hmph, I don't care what your relationship is. From now on, you must separate from Murong Wei—you are not good enough for her, understand? I absolutely will not let you ruin her," Ling Yujiao said coldly.

"And who are you to me? What right do you have to meddle in my love life?" Chu Fei was exasperated—Ling Yujiao was not only domineering, but way too meddlesome.

"Love life, my foot. Don't think I don't know what you're after—you just fancy Murong Wei's looks and her wealthy family. Let me tell you, Murong Wei is my future sister-in-law. If you dare keep pestering her..." With that, Ling Yujiao reached for her waist, clearly intending to draw her gun, but her expression quickly changed...

Chu Fei broke out in a cold sweat—was she really about to pull a gun? Was she serious?

Ling Yujiao, failing to draw her weapon, grew even more irritable, her gaze at Chu Fei turning colder. "I'm warning you—leave Murong Wei immediately, or don't blame me for being harsh!"

"How harsh? Planning to arrest me?" Chu Fei was also getting angry—he hadn't expected Ling Yujiao to be so unreasonable.

"You—"

Ling Yujiao was about to continue her threats when footsteps sounded behind her, along with Ling Bin's voice: "Jiaojiao, stop it and get home."

"Big brother, I'm helping you here! This jerk dares to mess with your future wife..." Ling Yujiao was furious at her brother's rebuke.

"Wife? Stop talking nonsense. Murong Wei already has a boyfriend. I would never steal someone else's love," Ling Bin said with a frown.

"But—"

"No buts—go home," Ling Bin's face suddenly darkened.

"Hmph, you'll regret this. Let's see how you explain things to Grandpa when you get back—" Ling Yujiao gritted her teeth, stomped her foot, and stormed into the stairwell...

Ling Bin watched her go until she disappeared, then turned his gaze to Chu Fei. His previously calm eyes were now full of excitement and reverence. He opened his mouth: "Tea... uh, what are you doing here?" He had almost called Chu Fei "teacher," but changed his address as Chu Fei signaled him.

Chu Fei broke into a brilliant smile. "I never expected to see you here, Ling Bin. It's been a long time."

"Yes, a long time. It truly has been ages," Ling Bin replied, unable to hide his excitement and heartfelt respect.

"Chu Fei, you—you know each other?" A clear voice sounded behind them. Murong Wei had stepped out of the room, catching their conversation, her face filled with shock. Her mind was in chaos—a small-company employee, and the eldest son of the Ling family, rumored to be a promising SWAT instructor. How could these two, from such wildly different backgrounds, possibly know each other?

Could this get any more surreal?

[I've edited this several times, cutting and trimming, always hoping to express exactly what I want in as few words as possible, but it never quite feels right. What do you think, dear readers?]