Stealing Your Heart

Captain Song sat Shen Peichuan down and asked, “So, who did you offend?”

“Probably Gu Bei,” Shen Peichuan said.

Captain Song was puzzled. “Gu Bei? I’ve never heard of this guy…”

“I’m referring to Gu Bei from the Gu family,” Shen Peichuan explained.

That was when Captain Song understood what he meant. “Oh… You mean you offended Old Master Gu’s spoilt brat?”

“Yeah…” Shen Peichuan lowered his gaze.

“But you aren’t the type to go around looking for trouble. What’d you do to piss him off? Gu Bei isn’t a public official, and the two of you have zero contact at work. This isn’t a workplace conflict, so that means it’s personal.”

Shen Peichuan made no effort to hide anything from Captain Song. “Remember the incident at the temple? He abducted my friend’s girlfriend, and I was investigating him. I’m guessing he knows I’m on the case and decided to set me up like this.”

Captain Song shook his head helplessly. Old Master Gu’s connections run pretty deep. Considering how he has helped plenty of high-ranking officials get where they are now, doing the opposite would definitely be a piece of cake.

“Don’t worry. At worst, I’ll lose my job. Sure, it’d be regrettable, but I’d accept it anyway.” Shen Peichuan brushed it off casually.

Captain Song glared at him in disapproval. “Have you forgotten what you said when you first joined my team?”

“I wouldn’t want that to happen either, but being accused of bribery is no small matter.”

“I’ll see what I can do,” Captain Song said after a brief pause.

“You don’t have to.” Shen Peichuan didn’t want to cause Captain Song any trouble.

Captain Song was displeased to hear that. “Are you even listening to yourself? Your future is at stake here! What happened to the ambitious Shen Peichuan I know?”

Shen Peichuan kept his head low. “Of course, I wish to do what’s right! As much as I hate to face it, what’s happened has happened. I’m simply preparing myself for the worst-case scenario.”

He didn’t want to let anyone know about the matter – especially Zong Jinghao, who was preparing for his wedding.

“Look, you didn’t do it, so we have to try our best to clear your name. Don’t you give up on yourself, got it?” Captain Song advised.

had caused, Captain Song picked up his hat and announced, “I’m gonna get someone to

else to say in response. Captain Song

“Hey, no need to thank me. The innocent

for your trust and support.

form of repayment you can give me.”

Peichuan took a deep breath and returned to his office as well. He picked up Sang Yu’s file on his desk and put it back in the

on his way back. “There’s

letter?” Shen

get it for you.” The man came back shortly after with a letter. “It’s

little when he

Shen Peichuan asked as he took

“Yesterday,” the man replied.

Shen Peichuan frowned. “Yesterday?”

you weren’t in at the time. I gave her

his office and closed the door. He sat down by his desk and stared at the pink envelope, wondering what Sang

open the envelope

written with a black pen, and the message was

before I left. Perhaps we simply weren’t meant to be. I mean, look at the difference in our age. You already have a successful career, while I haven’t even graduated from university. That right there is the gap that separates us. It might be due to a lack of fatherly love, but I did have feelings for you. I like mature men, and you are exactly that. However, I also know that it’s impossible for us to be together. You need a wife who can help you out in life, and I’m obviously not that kind of woman. I’m leaving B City now, and I won’t be coming back, so I’m afraid we may never meet again. Thank you for looking after me all this while. By the way, you should hurry up and get yourself a girlfriend!

lowered his gaze as he folded the letter and placed it back on

he got was an automated message

to leave

up the

Although the old woman had regained the ability to talk, walking

fault! You’d better apologize to her, you hear? I don’t care if you have to kneel

I understand,” Su

of my own… Once I see you two get back together and have a

Su Zhan held her hand. “Don’t worry; I’ll make sure to bring Ya back with me. We’ll

in his pocket, and he answered it when he saw Shen Peichuan’s number

“Hello, Peichuan. What’s up?”

time for a drink