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.

the trouble he had caused, Captain Song picked up his hat and announced, “I’m gonna get

sir.” Shen Peichuan didn’t know what else to say in response. Captain Song was like a father figure to him, and he couldn’t thank him

him a light pat on the shoulder. “Hey, no need to thank me.

Peichuan smiled. “I’m really grateful for your trust and support. I don’t

repayment you can give me.” Captain Song

took a deep breath and returned to his office as well. He picked up Sang Yu’s

his men on his way back. “There’s

Shen

man came back shortly after with a letter. “It’s from Ms. Sang Yu. She asked me to pass

a little when he heard her

here?” Shen Peichuan asked as he took the

“Yesterday,” the man replied.

Shen Peichuan frowned. “Yesterday?”

I gave her your address, but… I’m guessing she wasn’t

into his office and closed the door. He sat down by his desk and stared

open the envelope and quickly examined

very neatly written with a black pen,

in person, but I wasn’t able to find you 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! You’re not getting any younger, you know? Stop hesitating and be brave

folded the letter and placed it back

but all he got was an

to leave

the phonebook and called Su Zhan

massage at the time of that call. Although the old woman had regained the ability to talk, walking remained impossible due

your fault! You’d better apologize to her, you hear? I don’t care if you have to kneel and beg her for forgiveness. You must find

I understand,” Su Zhan

to getting grandchildren of my own… Once I see you two get back together and have a child, I’ll be able

I’ll make sure to bring Ya back with me.

pocket, and he answered it when he saw Shen Peichuan’s number on the

“Hello, Peichuan. What’s up?”

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