Chapter 268 Coward

Although Su Nanzhi collected a lot of clues about the crimes committed by Huang Baogui and the Lu family.

However, the Lu family has been entrenched in Zhoushan County for many years. She knows that even if she has clues, it will be a difficult and long road for her to completely bring down the Lu family and Huang Baogui.

But I didn't expect things to progress so quickly.

"Leader, can I see the clue that Gu Xizhou gave you?"

The leader raised his eyebrows and pushed the file bag on the side to Su Nanzhi.

Various types of evidence were neatly stacked in the file bag, including evidence of the Lu family and Huang Baogui embezzling public funds, evidence of collusion between Huang Baogui and Brother Long, and even decisive evidence that Brother Long was an enemy spy... Each piece of material was marked with a detailed description of the source, and some key evidence was carefully noted with investigation suggestions.

"These..." Su Nanzhi's voice was hoarse, "I haven't been able to find some clues."

The leader said meaningfully, "Xizhou said it was you who reminded him that he went to investigate." He paused and said, "I didn't expect Xizhou to be such a sentimental person."

This gives all the credit to Su Nanzhi.

"Leader, I..."

Su Nanzhi felt that she had nothing to do with Gu Xizhou, and she would never do something like stealing the credit.

The leader suddenly stood up and interrupted her before she could finish her words.

"You young people should discuss yourselves. I won't get involved."

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Report." A deep and familiar voice sounded outside the door.

Su Nanzhi turned around and saw Gu Xizhou standing at the door.

The leader smiled meaningfully: "Speak of the devil. You guys chat, I'm going to a meeting." After saying that, he quickly left the interrogation room without waiting for the two men to react, and considerately closed the door when he left.

The interrogation room, which was considered spacious just now, suddenly became cramped.

The air seemed to freeze, and even each other's breathing could be heard clearly.

Su Nanzhi's gaze unexpectedly met Gu Xizhou's. His eyes seemed particularly deep in the dim interrogation room, making it difficult to see through them yet making one want to explore.

She subconsciously looked away, her gaze quickly landing on his right hand in a cast.

"Your injury..." Su Nanzhi stared at the bandage on his arm, her voice a little tense.

Gu Xizhou shook his right hand, his face full of relief, "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Su Nanzhi grabbed his exposed fingers and said, "Don't move."

Her fingertips touched his bandages and she suddenly relaxed her pressure.

Gu Xizhou's breathing stagnated.

His fingers felt Su Nanzhi's warmth, so real that it made his eyes warm.

On many nights when he was on the verge of collapse, it was this warmth that supported him through the hail of bullets.

At this moment, Su Nanzhi's breathing close to him made him more awake than any painkiller.

Su Nanzhi felt the roughness of her fingertips, and looked up suddenly, just in time to meet his burning gaze.

Those always sharp eyes were now incredibly soft, and the surging emotions almost overwhelmed her.

Only then did she notice that Gu Xizhou's pale cheeks had turned slightly red.

"Your injury..." Su Nanzhi looked away, loosened her grip on Gu Xizhou's fingers, and gently touched the bandage again, "The leader said you were still sorting out materials while lying in bed. You don't need to do this..."

Gu Xizhou frowned slightly: "He talks too much."

"Why are you doing this?" Su Nanzhi looked up at him, her eyes full of seriousness. "It was clearly you who found the evidence, why are you saying it was me who reminded you? I'm not worthy of you..."

Su Nanzhi was interrupted by Gu Xizhou halfway through her words.

"You're worth it."

His voice was low and full of unquestionable firmness.

Before Gu Xizhou answered, Su Nanzhi had already expected him to answer like this.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out. "I..."

Gu Xizhou suddenly smiled, his smile full of indulgence: "Don't think too much, this is my choice."

His fingertips gently brushed the red corners of her eyes, but stopped just before touching them.

"You can defeat them without me. It's just..."

I just can't bear to see you suffer.

Gu Xizhou didn't say this out loud, but Su Nanzhi understood.

"Who asked you to meddle in other people's business?" Su Nanzhi's voice was a little choked, and her heart was beating violently.

Gu Xizhou withdrew his hand and took half a step back, creating a restrained distance between the two of them, but his eyes were still staring straight at Su Nanzhi.

"I'm still pursuing you, you have to give me a chance to show my abilities."

Su Nanzhi didn't expect that Gu Xizhou seemed like a different person after going on a mission. His face turned red instantly and she couldn't help but glare at him.

"I won't agree to that. I haven't forgotten..."

Su Nanzhi had a stern face and was about to repeat the reasons why she rejected Gu Xizhou before, but Gu Xizhou suddenly took a step forward.

"Nanzhi." His voice was very soft, and Su Nanzhi looked at Gu Xizhou.

At this moment, Gu Xizhou lowered his eyes, revealing a rare vulnerability.

"You know what," he said with a self-deprecating laugh, "in the eyes of outsiders, I'm a glorious regimental commander, a soldier who knows no pain, a qualified soldier. But in reality, I'm inferior and timid."

He raised his eyes and looked at her with a burning gaze. "Now, can you give me some time to learn to be a person...worthy of you?"

Su Nanzhi looked at Gu Xizhou's serious face and suddenly didn't dare to face him.

In fact, she is a timid and cowardly person.

In her previous life, she was hurt by the Qin family and had to live this life again. She didn't dare to love.

Gu Xizhou chose to let go because he was unable to have children. She kept accusing him of disrespecting her, but isn't this just nitpicking?

With the memories and growth of two lives, she might not even be as brave as Gu Xizhou in some ways...

Su Nanzhi looked up and met Gu Xizhou's expectant eyes, and was about to speak.

The door of the interrogation room was pushed open from the outside.