After the case of the criminal gang discovered in the park was exposed, the female lead, who was leisurely enjoying afternoon tea with Song Jingci, spilled her coffee.

"Are you alright?" Song Jingci asked, pulling a tissue from the table and handing it to Zhang Xiuxiu. "Did you get burned?"

Zhang Xiuxiu looked pale, shaking her head with an awkward smile, "I'm fine, it's just that this news scared me..."

“This park is very close to No. 1 High School, isn’t it? It’s really worrying.” Song Jingci looked around and comforted Zhang Xiuxiu, “I think I should pick you up and drop you off at get off work for the time being. I’m worried about you being a girl all alone.”

"Aci, you're so kind." Zhang Xiuxiu wiped the gloom from her face and looked at Song Jingci with deep affection.

Song Jingci held Zhang Xiuxiu's hand, smiling as he looked at her, "I'm your boyfriend, if I'm not good to you, who else should I be good to?"

Zhang Xiuxiu lowered her head, feigning shyness, her downcast eyes filled with anxiety and malice. Why? Why couldn't Leng Yue just die a quick and painless death? She wasn't even going to torture her anymore, so why was she still going against her?

Zhang Xiuxiu was filled with resentment, especially towards Leng Yue.

Zhang Xiuxiu clenched her fists tightly under the table, her heart beginning to race with panic. These criminals were people she'd paid a fortune to bring back from Y South. Why? Didn't they say they were guaranteed to succeed?

Now that the criminals have been apprehended, Zhang Xiuxiu suddenly realizes they might implicate her. This thought fills her with even greater panic. For the first time since her rebirth, she is afraid…

Because if the police discovered that she had been making deals with criminals and desperate criminals, she would never be able to clear her name. Zhang Xiuxiu knew that she would likely face imprisonment again in this life.

"Xiuxiu, what's wrong? Why do you look so pale?" Song Jingci saw Zhang Xiuxiu's face getting paler and paler, and quickly came over to hug her.

Zhang Xiuxiu shook her head desperately, clinging tightly to Song Jingci's waist, "Aci, I'm so scared."

"Were you scared by the news just now?" Song Jingci hugged Zhang Xiuxiu with both arms and comforted her in a low voice, "Don't worry, I will definitely protect you. Don't worry."

Zhang Xiuxiu's eyes were filled with complex emotions. In truth, deep down, she never dared to trust Song Jingci, because he was someone she had stolen.

After a long silence, Zhang Xiuxiu mustered her courage and asked, "Aci, if I were to say if I did something wrong, would you forgive me?"

“How could you do something so wrong? My Xiuxiu is so cute and kind.” Song Jingci pulled Zhang Xiuxiu away and looked into her eyes earnestly.

Looking at the clean and warm-eyed young man before her, Zhang Xiuxiu couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Undoubtedly, Song Jingci was wonderful; this man, who had always lived in her imagination, had never disappointed her. Clean, refined, warm, kind… it could be said that every beautiful word in the world could be used to describe this boy without exaggeration.

But Zhang Xiuxiu never trusted him. It wasn't that she didn't want to, it was that she didn't dare!

"Aci, I mean, what if, what if I do something really, really bad, will you... will you still love me?" Zhang Xiuxiu looked at Song Jingci with tears in her eyes, but smiled gently.

Song Jingci looked at Zhang Xiuxiu deeply, and then reverently placed a kiss on her forehead. "I just want you to be alright."

"What?" Zhang Xiuxiu couldn't believe such selfish words came from this clean and kind boy. "Are you sure? What if I do it..."

Before Zhang Xiuxiu could finish speaking, Song Jingci gently stopped her, "You know, my heart isn't big; it can only hold one person. And my memory is quite good; I might never forget someone in my entire life. From the moment I confessed to you, I never intended to be separated from you again."

“But what if I kill someone or commit arson…” Zhang Xiuxiu was still uneasy and wanted to ask again.

"As long as you're alright, I believe there's a reason behind everything you've done." Song Jingci's eyes and heart were filled with Zhang Xiuxiu; at this moment, he couldn't remember any of the education he had received over the past twenty-odd years.

Zhang Xiuxiu looked into the other person's eyes, which were filled with love and pity, and suddenly burst into tears. "You..." Is everything you said true? But, but I still can't believe it, what should I do?

Song Jingci gently wiped away Zhang Xiuxiu's tears and sighed softly. He knew perfectly well that Zhang Xiuxiu was troubled. He was trying his best to help her resolve this issue, but so far, the results weren't very good.

"Don't cry. We'll solve this together." Song Jingci really liked Zhang Xiuxiu. He had noticed her from the first time she appeared in front of him.

Everyone assumed Song Jingci was attracted to Zhang Xiuxiu's pitiful appearance. But only Song Jingci knew that he was drawn to the story in her eyes. Women with stories to tell are always captivating and enchanting. Song Jingci was no exception; he always wanted to see into her eyes and understand her inner turmoil.

Zhang Xiuxiu gently shook her head, "I'm fine, I'm much better now, thank you, Aci."

Still not working? Song Jingci suppressed his disappointment, smiled gently, and said softly, "It's good that my little princess is alright."

Looking at the time, it was almost four o'clock. Song Jingci thought for a moment and said, "It's not good for your employees to see you like this. How about this, a new hot pot restaurant opened nearby. I had it with my friends last time and thought it was pretty good. Let's go eat there together today."

Zhang Xiuxiu nodded, taking out her makeup bag as she said, "Wait for me a moment, I'm going to touch up my makeup first."

Song Jingci nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Unbeknownst to Song Jingci, Zhang Xiuxiu not only touched up her makeup in the restroom, but also made an international phone call. She used a different SIM card and discussed something about killing someone.

Song Jingci was completely unaware of all this. He only wanted to open other people's hearts and step into their stories. Little did he know, how could he possibly handle a woman with such a complicated past?

He didn't like any of those refined young ladies from noble families. Instead, he fell for a heartless, man-eating flower. It's safe to say that even if Song Jingci suffers a tragedy later, he has no one to blame but himself!

It took Song Jingci a full thirty minutes, during which he drank two more cups of coffee, before Zhang Xiuxiu returned.

"Sorry, Ci, were you waiting long?" After making the call, Zhang Xiuxiu's mood improved significantly. Her tone was also noticeably lighter, and Song Jingci couldn't help but glance at her a few times.

However, seeing Zhang Xiuxiu happy, Song Jingci felt a mix of disappointment and relief. Although Zhang Xiuxiu's good mood wasn't because of him, her happiness made him happy too. It just goes to show that when people fall in love, they become blinded by love, regardless of gender!

"No, why would I be in a hurry while waiting for my girlfriend?" Song Jingci said, while calling the waiter to settle the bill.

Then he stood up from his seat, walked to Zhang Xiuxiu, and extended an arm, saying, "Please, my princess!"

Zhang Xiuxiu smiled demurely and gently extended her hand.

The two left hand in hand, drawing stares from everyone in the café, all captivated by the happy couple. Only after they had completely disappeared from sight did the crowd turn their attention away.

The waitress who had collected the money earlier said wistfully, "I wish I had a boyfriend as handsome, rich, and considerate as him!"

"Hey lady, wake up, that's just an idol drama," another male waiter said mercilessly.

"You... can't you learn from others and treat me better? Didn't you see how gentle that boy was to that girl... Did you just call me 'big sister'?" The waitress said, pinching the waiter.

"We've been married for so long, oh my... my dear wife, I was wrong, have mercy, have mercy!" the male waiter cried out, making the other customers in the store chuckle.