Read Novel Full Chapter 854: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (22)
Chapter 854: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (22)
When the police arrived, Shi Sheng was discussing Xia Ling’s new song with him.
The police stormed into the practice room.
“Miss Bu, we meet again,” Captain Hong sneered as he entered, his eyes quickly scanning the room. “We need a bit of your time for some questions.”
Shi Sheng glanced at Xia Ling.
Captain Hong swiftly stepped between them, blocking their line of sight.
Shi Sheng smirked slightly. “Captain Hong, after you.”
Captain Hong gestured for her to follow, leading Shi Sheng to a nearby room while others took Xia Ling’s statement.
However, their statements didn’t differ. Shi Sheng had Xia Ling as her alibi, leaving Captain Hong with no leverage.
He had a gut feeling Shi Sheng was involved, but without concrete evidence, he was stuck.
As they left the company, a junior officer timidly advised, “Captain, maybe we should drop this. She didn’t harm Yin Baobao and even helped us solve a case.”
Captain Hong glared sternly. “She did nothing this time, but what about next time? Can you guarantee she won’t break the law again? Our duty is to protect everyone’s safety. Taking the law into your own hands is illegal. Did they teach you nothing in the academy? If everyone acted like her, what’s the point of having the police?”
The officer, chastised and ashamed, muttered, “Sorry, Captain.”
Captain Hong stormed off in a rage.
Back in the practice room
Xia Ling embraced Shi Sheng from behind as she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his voice low. “You hid this from me again.”
“I did text you.”
Xia Ling twitched his lips. Her message had seemed like a flirtatious tease, not a warning. Only after not seeing her for a while did he realize its true meaning.
“Don’t do that again.” Xia Ling tightened his hold. “I can’t lose you.”
“Already can’t live without me?” Shi Sheng teased. “Didn’t know I had such charm.”
Xia Ling: “…”
He released Shi Sheng, suddenly not wanting to talk.
‘She can be so self-absorbed, even in serious moments!’
Shi Sheng turned, grabbing Xia Ling as he was about to resume practice. “Got something for you.”
“What is it?” Xia Ling skeptically eyed her. “You, giving me a gift?”
“Don’t underestimate me!” Shi Sheng huffed, pulling a box from her pocket. “Here, remember to repay me with your body.”
“Didn’t I already give myself to you?”
“Can do it again.”
Xia Ling took the box, pouting. “You rejected me before, and now you want me to offer myself again? Keep dreaming.”
Shi Sheng: “…” ‘Aiyo, my God!’
‘This tsundere retard wants to ascend to heaven!’
“Not even a little bit?” Shi Sheng leaned in, a smile playing on her lips.
Xia Ling, resolute-faced: “No.”
Shi Sheng shrugged. “Alright then, enjoy your practice. I’m heading home.”
She grabbed her bag and left.
Xia Ling stood there, dumbfounded. ‘Couldn’t she have said a bit more?’
‘A few more words, and I would have agreed!’
‘Hmph!’
Xia Ling opened the box cautiously, finding a vintage watch inside.
The watch was exquisitely crafted, and in the light, the face seemed to shimmer with a liquid glow, reflecting a luxurious sheen.
“Unimaginative,” Xia Ling muttered, feigning disinterest, but he carefully put it on. A small smile formed on his lips.
As Shi Sheng left the company, she encountered Yu Sheng, looking gaunt and haggard.
Seeing Shi Sheng, he forced a smile. “Hello, Xiao’guai.”
Shi Sheng replied sweetly, “Uncle.”
The system found Shi Sheng’s behavior unsettlingly odd. She was always so well-behaved with those who cared about her, which contrasted starkly with her usual demeanor.
“Where’s Xia Ling?”
Shi Sheng pointed to the practice room.
“Thank you for looking after him lately,” he said. With his attention on other artists, Xia Ling had been in Shi Sheng’s care, listening only to her.
“Oh, by the way, your master is visiting soon. I’ve told him about you and Xia Ling. You know how stubborn he can be, so speak to him calmly, avoid conflict.”
Shi Sheng nodded. “Got it.”
“I’ll check on Xia Ling. You can head home.”
Yu Sheng went towards the practice room. After a moment, Shi Sheng headed for the elevator.
Just as she reached it, the doors opened, and an eerie tension filled the air.
A beautiful young woman stood slightly ahead, with a man in a cap behind her, his head lowered and face obscured.
The woman’s face was pale, eyes darting toward Shi Sheng, silently pleading with her.
Shi Sheng stepped back, feigning concern. “This elevator seems to have issues.”
The man shot her a glance and quickly pressed the close button.
As the doors shut, the elevator descended, but it abruptly stopped at the second floor.
Shi Sheng took the stairs down, running into a returning Captain Hong.
Someone had reported a hostage situation in the elevator.
They happened to be nearby and rushed over, coincidentally meeting Shi Sheng again.
Shi Sheng smiled sweetly, her baby face inviting a desire to pinch her cheeks.
After she passed, Captain Hong led his team to the second floor.
The kidnapper turned out to be a crazed fan of the woman, intending to abduct her. The elevator’s malfunction had trapped them.
Ironically, the man suffered from claustrophobia and was now incapacitated.
The police quickly rescued the woman and apprehended the man.
During her statement, the woman mentioned Shi Sheng, knowing her as Xia Ling’s girlfriend, which was common knowledge at the company.
“She avoided the elevator, saying it had problems?” Captain Hong stared intently at the woman.
She nodded, pale. “Yes, that’s what she said.”
Captain Hong was speechless. ‘Everything this damned woman says seems to come true!’
He mentally noted this incident about Shi Sheng.
Meanwhile, Shi Sheng was oblivious.
The system was lecturing her, criticizing her for taking shortcuts, contrary to its design.
“I just need to complete the mission. How I do it isn’t your concern. Want to try doing it yourself?” Shi Sheng retorted, growing impatient.
The system wanted to smack her. 'If I could do the tasks, why would I need her? Not that I could anyway!'
Shi Sheng hummed. “Great leaders don’t sweat the small stuff.”
【…】Ha!
'Is that what you call it?'
'You’re practically defying the heavens!'
System: It’s been a while, my master. How are you?
System Master: Bad luck lately, don’t want to talk.
System: Are you abandoning me?
System Master: Don’t be silly. Once I win again, I’ll be back for you. Just wait a bit longer.
System: …
#Given her luck, he might never log in again#
The system died.
♡ translator’s corner ♡ :
aw tsun feng ci is so cute
and the watch makes another appearance!