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.

caused, Captain Song picked up his hat

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

for your trust and support. I don’t know how I’ll

work is the best form of repayment you can

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

men on his way back. “There’s a letter

Shen

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

shuddered a little when

she come here?” Shen Peichuan asked as he took

“Yesterday,” the man replied.

Shen Peichuan frowned. “Yesterday?”

for you, but you weren’t in at the time. I gave her your address, but… I’m guessing

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

pause, he decided to open the envelope and quickly

was very neatly written with a black pen, and the

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

lowered his gaze as he folded the letter and placed it

dialing her number, but all he got was an automated message saying, “Sorry, that number

really determined to leave B City if she deactivated her SIM

the phonebook and called

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

don’t care if you have to kneel and beg her for forgiveness. You must find Ya and bring her back!”

understand,” Su

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

worry; I’ll make sure to bring Ya back with me. We’ll give you so many grandchildren to look after, so

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

“Hello, Peichuan. What’s up?”

for a