Chapter 15 Hugging Bai Ying into his arms finally gave him a long-lasting...

In the entrance hall on the first floor of the Kowloon City Divisional Police Office, people were coming and going. Bai Ying sat alone on a bench at the reception desk, totally unaware that the bustling atmosphere here was happening in the early morning.

Reporters came trotting past her one after another, guns in hand. From their conversation, it became clear that her case wasn't the only one involved in the fights last night.

Bai Ying knew that she had a wound on her face and was embarrassed to show it to others, so she lowered her head silently.

She had the illusion of being back in kindergarten, where after school the children would sit in a row waiting to be picked up by adults.

At that time, her grandparents always came to pick her up together, and she was confident and never left alone.

Qin Yonglian's call was like timely help. The man just said that he would come as soon as possible and asked her to wait for him.

At that moment, Bai Ying felt relieved.

She wasn't actually a Kung Fu girl, she just had some luck and knew a few more boxing moves than most people. In the past, she'd only sparred with the kids in the compound, but she'd never had a proper real-life fight.

If there was another man in the room, or if A Luo was also a martial artist, she couldn't imagine whether there would be the current peaceful outcome.

The fear of realizing it too late made Bai Ying feel a little uneasy, like a swarm of ants on a hot pan.

When Qin Yonglian walked into the hall, he looked up and saw the little girl sitting on the bench with her hands on her knees, looking very well-behaved.

The black braids that used to be neat were now split into thin, messy strands, with the hair scattered on the temples. Her face was pale, and there were obvious bruises at the corners of her lips. Her beautiful eyebrows were now twisted together, and she looked very tired.

This scene was like a sharp claw scratching his heart. Qin Yonglian's face was solemn and he felt indescribably distressed.

Bai Ying felt a cold gaze in her heart, and she didn't expect that Qin Yonglian would rush over from Shenzhen in less than an hour.

She hurriedly stood up, unconsciously smiling, but with a "hiss" sound, she touched the wound. Her palm-sized face wrinkled up, and she grimaced in pain without caring about her image.

In fact, the most painful time was when the female police officer helped her disinfect and apply medicine to her wound. However, as soon as Bai Ying saw Qin Yonglian, the grievances accumulated in her heart instantly surged up, and even her perception of pain became sensitive.

If she hadn't been concerned about being in public, she would have burst into tears.

Seeing Qin Yonglian walking towards her with a cold face and big strides, the figure in front of her was overwhelming. Bai Ying fell into a warm and strong embrace. She couldn't help but take a deep breath. It turned out that this was the smell she always smelled on Qin Yonglian. It smelled so good!

"Don't be afraid. I'm here." The man sighed lightly and calmed his breathing. He was afraid of touching her wound, so his arms were just lightly placed on the girl's soft back.

Bai Ying felt as if the warm and soft feathers of an angel were touching her back.

"Are you injured anywhere else?" The man's tone was filled with anger that had never been heard before.

"As for the scrapes and bruises you see, I'm fine." Bai Ying comforted him in return.

Qin Yonglian had never expressed his true emotions so openly before, or this was called losing control of his emotions.

The words "I'm at the police station" played over and over in his mind, his heart like the waves rolling against the rocks on South Cowes Island during a typhoon, almost sweeping away his sanity in an instant, unbridled and noisy.

Filled with indescribable anxiety and anger, Zhen Yan and Qin Yuan quickly dispatched a helicopter to fly back to Hong Kong from Shenzhen as soon as possible.

It was not until he hugged Bai Ying in his arms just now that he felt the long-lost peace of mind.

He had a vague feeling that some things were going to develop in an uncontrollable direction, even though he and Bai Ying had just had their first phone call two hours ago.

Now, his heart is like a crackling bonfire, constantly emitting clusters of hot sparks.

He wanted to protect her and warm her.

There is a height difference between Bai Ying and Qin Yonglian, and her head is buried in the man's chest. His arms are strong and warm, so comfortable!

First I heard his breathing, and soon I heard the thumping of his heartbeat, which seemed to echo in the man's chest, and also seemed to come from my own heart.

Suddenly, someone coughed lightly in the air.

"Leon, Lawyer Gu is here." Qin Yuan appeared at some point, followed by a middle-aged man in a suit.

Bai Ying realized that she was burrowing in the man's arms like a pangolin, and quickly withdrew her arms, her cheeks slightly hot.

"Mr. Qin, long time no see." Lawyer Gu greeted him.

"This is the person involved, Miss Bai Ying," Qin Yonglian introduced.

"Bai Ying, this is my lawyer. He will follow up on this case from now on. You can rest assured." The man lowered his voice unconsciously and comforted gently.

Lawyer Gu stepped forward to introduce himself, asked Bai Ying in detail about the case, and quickly gave professional legal advice.

With all the evidence at the scene, as well as confessions from both sides, A-Luo's guilt was established. Furthermore, it was discovered that A-Luo had a history of violent crimes, and this second prison sentence was no easy task.

Qin Yonglian's face was gloomy, and he frowned as he listened, his eyes unconsciously dimming.

Qin Yuan had never seen Qin Yonglian with such a serious expression, and he couldn't help but look at Bai Ying.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ying easily understood his intention, and the little girl gave her a look to indicate that she understood.

In the past, when she was at home, if she accidentally got hurt or sick, her grandfather would have the same expression, and only her grandmother could calm him down.

It seemed that Qin Yonglian was frightened, and she would have to comfort him later.

After Qin Yuan sent Lawyer Gu away, the man held Bai Ying's hand and said in a deep voice, "I'll take you to see a doctor for a comprehensive checkup."

Bai Ying squeezed Qin Yonglian's palm and shrugged her shoulders in a nonchalant manner.

"Leon, I only have some bruises on my face, but the wretched guy's eyebrow bone was cracked by my beating. I haven't practiced boxing for a long time, so I was a little heavy-handed."

Qin Yonglian snorted softly, lifted up the back of Bai Ying's hand and examined it carefully. He only saw the bandage applied by the doctor, and the wound was no longer visible.

"Have you reported this to your family?"

This sentence completely reminded Bai Ying, "No, I can't tell you. Otherwise, with my family's personalities, they will definitely fly here from all over the world immediately." The girl's eyes flashed a little, and her tone softened, "I can't let them worry, so I have to keep it a secret."

She is clearly still a little girl, with this scarred face, yet she says words that show concern for others.

Qin Yonglian's heart suddenly softened, and he blurted out, "Bai Ying, until you find a new place to live, go live in the Half Mountain Villa. Your room there has never been moved."

After he finished speaking, he realized what he had said. The man's face was a little embarrassed, but his eyes were extremely serious and focused.

A tingling sensation sprouted from the soil of his heart, and Bai Ying's messenger murmured, "Okay."

Then I remembered, "I still haven't taken anything."

"I'll go back with you to get your luggage."

The man's warm big palm touched Bai Ying's small hand. He was afraid of touching her wound, so he held it in his palm carefully.

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After a few hours, Bai Ying returned to her residence and felt as if she was in another world.

Moreover, Qin Yonglian and I were holding hands all the way back without realizing it.

To be precise, it was not that their fingers were tightly clasped, but the man's big hand completely held her small hand in his warm palm.

Bai Ying's heart was pounding. Ahhhh, is this considered holding hands? Why should I hold his hand? He's not my grandfather.

Eh?! He didn't seem to shake my hand off either? Doesn't he dislike socializing?

The scene was still a mess. A-Luo's room was surrounded by a conspicuous yellow cordon with the word POLICE written in bold capital letters on it.

The landlord was waiting for her at the door. One could imagine how violent the crime was just by looking at the mess at the scene. Qin Yonglian's face was as cold as an iceberg.

Seeing Bai Ying returning with a tall man who wore a look of "keep away from strangers," the landlord, especially meeting Qin Yonglian's stern expression and cold gaze, asked nervously, "Miss Bai, are you okay?"

"Thank you, I'm fine." Bai Ying has been repeating this sentence since early morning.

The landlord nodded hurriedly, then looked at Bai Ying hesitantly, "I was really scared. I hope nothing happened. The girl is out here alone, so safety is the first priority. I'll ask a cleaning lady to come to this room..."

"Thank you, but that's not necessary." Qin Yonglian said, "According to the lease agreement, the tenant can terminate the contract by notifying the landlord one month in advance. However, due to force majeure within the landlord's scope of responsibility, a month's notice is not required. We are requesting a termination now."

The landlord immediately expressed his understanding, though somewhat intimidated by the man, and agreed, "No problem. I'll return the deposit to Ms. Bai immediately."

"Bai Ying, don't be afraid, I'm here with you." Qin Yonglian's face was still cold, but his voice had softened.

Bai Ying nodded, shook the hand that the man was holding tightly, and her voice instantly became lower: "I'll pack my things."

Landlord: “…” Is this the fierce kung fu girl that the neighborhood legend says is there?

She is clearly a sweet and delicate little girl!

Bai Ying found the key and went into the house. While packing her luggage, she chatted with the landlord.

Qin Yonglian's eyes were always on her, and he helped her from time to time.

This young woman had just suffered such a despicable misfortune, yet she was still gently comforting everyone who was frightened by the news, even though she was the one who needed comforting.

I used to think she was a forgetful child, but now I realize that she has a warm and delicate heart.

After entering Bai Ying's room, Qin Yonglian quietly scanned the furnishings. With his excellent memory, he memorized every detail in a matter of moments.

What colors Bai Ying likes, what types of books he reads, and even his living habits were all incorporated into his brain.

He suddenly wanted to know more about her.

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Qin Yonglian's cell phone kept buzzing and vibrating, reminding him of a new message.

He was not yet familiar with the new phone, and the buzzing sound gathered in the quiet air for a long time.

"It's your phone ringing." Bai Ying reminded him.

The man then took out his phone and unlocked it.

In the WeChat list, he was pulled into a newly created group.

The news about Boys Over Flowers F3 is pinned to the top:

SoHot Su: [Mr. Qin? Why didn't you wait for my lawyer to arrive and instead called your own lawyer, Gu? You're in the news again!]

Zhen Yan: [Boss, you flew back in a helicopter just to be on the news? @覃永廉]

SoHot Su: [Link: Leon Chum, the heir apparent of the Tan family, was arrested early this morning for allegedly fighting in a bar in Lan Kwai Fong. He was charged with one count of wounding and one count of common assault.]

Zhenyan: [!!! He was clearly in the hotel with me all night last night.]

SoHot Su: [Ahem! @Zhenyan @Qin Yonglian, what on earth did you do behind my back?]

Before Qin Yonglian finished reading the message in the group, a new call came in.

The man raised his eyebrows slightly and hung up the phone.

He only showed up at the police station for half an hour in the morning when he picked up Bai Ying. The police station lobby was bustling with people coming and going, and a reporter happened to recognize him, causing a misunderstanding.

In just a few hours, various marketing accounts had already collectively revealed the news, and the hot search headlines were even more inflammatory, and the topic quickly brewed and fermented.

The picture is a live photo of a bar in Lan Kwai Fong. The faces of the people are blurred, and right and wrong are reversed. It is obvious that someone is secretly manipulating the situation behind the scenes.

Qin Yonglian never wastes time on the Internet. He has no social media accounts, and even his personal WeChat account was only created last night.

Even my father's rare inquiry message was sent. The direction of this unfounded storm has affected the company's stock performance.

Qin Yonglian felt for a moment that the world was a ridiculous farce. He didn't want to be invited to Tan Ansen's office for tea again, so he just replied hastily: "Fake."

As soon as he raised his eyes after sending the message, he met Bai Ying's eyes. The girl was looking at him without blinking, her concerned eyes warm and bright.

The lights in the corridor were still on, and the two looked at each other, as if no matter how big the matter was, it was nothing serious.

The man's eyes were like bright stars, and there was a Milky Way hidden in his eyes.

The smile gradually filled the Milky Way. Bai Ying's heart skipped a beat, as if she saw stars twinkling tens of thousands of feet in the dark night. She was sure that these stars appeared for her. They were the gentle smile that belonged to Qin Yonglian.

The two stared at each other quietly for a long time. The man's smile deepened and he broke the silence: "Yingying, let's go home."

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Qin Yonglian: Oh, oh, let’s go home.

The two of them started living together(*￣︶￣)