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.

Peichuan was drowning in guilt and shame for the trouble he had caused, Captain Song picked up his hat and announced, “I’m gonna get someone to look into

response. Captain Song was like a father figure to him, and he couldn’t thank

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

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

the honest work is the best form of repayment you can give me.” Captain Song left his office

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

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

letter?” Shen Peichuan

came back shortly after with a

a little when he

did she come here?” Shen Peichuan

“Yesterday,” the man replied.

Shen Peichuan frowned. “Yesterday?”

you weren’t in at the time. I gave her your address, but… I’m guessing she wasn’t able to

understand.” Shen Peichuan went back into his office and closed the door. He sat down

long pause, he decided to open the

was very neatly written with a black pen, and the

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

gaze as he folded the letter and placed it

number, but all he got was an automated

determined to leave B

up the phonebook and called Su

call. Although the old woman had regained the ability to talk, walking remained impossible due to her

all 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 Ya and bring her back!” Grandma Su

I understand,”

two get

make sure to bring Ya back with me. We’ll give you so many grandchildren to look after, so you better get well

and he answered it when he saw Shen Peichuan’s number

“Hello, Peichuan. What’s up?”

time for a drink with