"Tch, as if you're not taking advantage of me. I hate you too, and there are many things about you that I can't stand."

Tang Shuang retorted defiantly, but then she found it amusing and even started to laugh as she talked.

"Wasn't it supposed to be about mutual tolerance, compromise, and concessions?"

Xu Shi smiled helplessly, but he also had something he was curious about. "Speaking of which, I also want to ask you this: how did you... fall in love with me?"

He was genuinely curious because before today he had never thought that Tang Shuang's feelings for him could reach this level—it was certainly true that they were friends, but it shouldn't be this intense.

He only realized this when he saw her hysterical outburst.

"I……"

So he didn't realize that his words had touched a nerve with Tang Shuang, and for a moment he stammered and dared not speak.

"What's wrong? Is it embarrassing to like me?"

Xu Shi is a little unhappy. I was so happy when I told you, but you're embarrassed now? That's too much! None of the family members understand...

"...I'll tell you, I'll tell you!"

After a moment's internal struggle, Tang Shuang sighed resignedly, leaned close to his ear, and hesitantly told him.

How embarrassing! Does he think he's a lovesick fool...?

Xu Shi might not think that way, but she was definitely surprised. "So that's how it is?!"

It's tingling when you squeeze it. You really think about me sweating profusely to relieve the complications?

He wasn't entirely sure before; it was just a guess. How could he make such a fuss about something like that?

Asking her directly is even more impossible... You can't just grab her and say, "Little Tang, do you think about me hitting you every night?" If you did that, she'd be considered kind-hearted if she didn't reward you with two Soviet-era slaps.

But then again, it's quite a strange start. Perhaps it's due to the contrast? After all, I'm the first person to embarrass her to the point of being unable to back down...

But in any case, it's a good thing that it has developed to this point.

He was even a little touched when he thought that the other party's previous patient and persuasive behavior probably stemmed from this.

"You don't think I'm... you know, do you?"

Tang Shuang was still a little uneasy, worried that this might leave a bad impression on him.

"I finally understand why you insisted that I change into the police investigation bureau's uniform last time."

Xu Shi smiled, clearly unconcerned. His tolerance in this regard was probably unmatched, and Director Tang's actions were nothing more than child's play in his eyes.

"Then, can you switch to other ones later?"

Seeing his expression, Tang Shuang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and tentatively asked, "The city hall has more departments, and the types of uniforms are also..."

She stopped mid-sentence, realizing that it might not be necessary, or rather, even if she did, it wouldn't be a solace for her alone, but rather for him as well...?

No, no!

Just thinking about it made Tang Shuang blush again; it was too exciting for her to handle… She'd heard it was quite painful, and besides, what if she got pregnant? She certainly wasn't thinking about that right now…

Xu Shi watched her performance quietly, and thought that the once imposing director was now adorably silly.

Shouldn't we consider preparing a candidate for governor?

Besides being adorably silly, Director Tang also had some concerns: "If you were with me... wouldn't the others have objections? Don't pretend, I know I'm not the only one."

She didn't care about it, but she couldn't guarantee that others would be like her. For one thing, Xie Qingyan was someone she often dealt with, and she knew that the woman was extremely petty.

I can't say whether others have any opinions.

Xu Shi shook his head. "If it were me, I could only tell you that the world shouldn't be so small..."

Tang Shuang didn't understand what he meant, but she could tell from his expression that he would never treat her like trash, which put her at ease.

I'm dating him, not one of his many women. To hell with them.

In this atmosphere, the two returned to the inspection bureau in a rather ambiguous manner.

"Um, you..."

Before getting off the bus, Tang Shuang pointed to her cheek shyly.

She hadn't considered anything like bringing Xu Shi home; she was simply reluctant to part with him and wanted him to show his affection.

Xu Shi didn't stand on ceremony and, understanding the unspoken message, kissed her.

It has to be said, an experienced driver is an experienced driver; just one kiss made Director Tang feel like he was on cloud nine.

This feels different from kissing him. He really is a bad man, so good at...

Xu Shi also enjoyed it; he genuinely found it very interesting.

Excluding Su Lin, Tang Shuang is definitely the oldest among his confidantes in terms of age, but being with her is more like that of a teenage couple, coy and veiled...

A mature woman with a youthful heart, a military-style older sister in uniform is the best!

"Then I'm leaving."

After lingering tenderly for a while, Xu Shi finally opened the car door to leave. "I haven't asked you yet, are you coming again tomorrow?"

"...Yes! You still owe four days of community service. If you dare to skip it, I'll break your legs!"

Tang Shuang was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses and put on the solemn expression of the head of the inspection bureau.

There are indeed four days left. It's said to be 120 hours, but it's usually counted as five days, which makes sense.

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

After watching him leave, Tang Shuang happily went into the Inspection Bureau to return the items.

As expected, forcing him to do community service these past few days was the right thing to do. You're just like me.

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