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.

guilt and shame for the trouble he had caused, Captain Song picked up his hat

Peichuan didn’t know what else to say in response. Captain

pat on the shoulder. “Hey, no need to thank me. The innocent have nothing

really grateful for your trust and support. I don’t know how I’ll ever be

the best form of repayment you can give me.” Captain

his office as well. He picked up Sang Yu’s file on his desk

into one of his men on his way back. “There’s a letter for you, Deputy

letter?” Shen

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

little when

did she come here?” Shen Peichuan asked as

“Yesterday,” the man replied.

Shen Peichuan frowned. “Yesterday?”

weren’t in at the time. I gave her your address,

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

long pause, he decided to open the envelope and quickly examined

written with a black pen, and the

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

folded the letter and placed

but all he

must be really determined to leave B City

Peichuan then pulled up the phonebook and called Su Zhan

Zhan was giving his grandmother a massage at the time of that call. Although the old woman had regained the ability to talk, walking remained impossible

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

I understand,” Su Zhan

to getting grandchildren of my own… Once I see you two get

her hand. “Don’t worry; I’ll make sure to bring Ya back with

began ringing in his pocket, and he answered it when he

“Hello, Peichuan. What’s up?”

time for a drink with