Chapter 60 Beautiful Undercover Female Police Officer
But out of caution, she didn't agree immediately. Instead, she smiled sweetly and said, "Master Liu, you're exaggerating. That's quite troublesome to make, and the ingredients are expensive. How about this?"
She thought for a moment, "I'm going out tomorrow anyway, so I'll bring you one on my way. Since we're neighbors, I'll give you a 50% discount as a thank you for your usual care of us residents."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude: "Oh! Thank you so much, Miss Su! You're such a kind person! 50% off! Great! I live in Building B, Room 0101, which is very close to your place! Tomorrow, right? I'll wait for your message!"
“Okay, I understand. I’ll prepare it and deliver it to you tomorrow.” Su Xiaonuan nodded with a smile.
Watching Xiao Liu leave with profuse thanks, until his figure disappeared around the corner of the stairs, Su Xiaonuan gently closed the door and locked it with a click.
Leaning against the cold door, she touched her chest, and her heartbeat, which had been racing with nervousness, gradually calmed down.
Being found out her address by a stranger, even if the person seemed harmless and only interested in food, made her feel vaguely uneasy.
However, this unease was quickly dispelled by a strange sense of accomplishment—it seems that the food produced by the system is indeed extraordinary, even turning the property manager into a stalker.
[Host need not worry excessively.] The system's cold, mechanical voice unusually carried a hint of reassurance. [This target's sin value is below 5, merely an ordinary glutton.]
"Okay," Su Xiaonuan replied in her mind, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips. "It's just a little funny. But it's good, it eased up the tense atmosphere a bit."
After this little incident, the panic that had been building up inside me did indeed dissipate considerably.
She carefully stored the ingredients for the chocolate brownies in the refrigerator. After quickly finishing the remaining food and washing the dishes, Su Xiaonuan took a shower and went to bed.
The next morning, she went to the window and pulled back the curtains a little.
The morning sunlight streamed in thinly, gilding the room with a pale gold hue.
Thinking about what happened last night, she took a deep breath and began to seriously consider the information Zhao Liming had revealed—the kidnapper who might be targeting her, and the victim who looked like her.
We must do something; we can't just sit here and wait to die.
Just as she was deciding whether to wash up first or directly study the newly unlocked recipe for the [Limited-Time Dish - Rufus Omelette Rice], the doorbell rang again.
"Ding-dong—Ding-dong—"
Su Xiaonuan paused, subconsciously glancing at the time; it was only a little past seven in the morning.
Could it be the plainclothes officers Brother Zhao mentioned yesterday?
She walked to the door again, and this time without much hesitation, she went straight to the peephole.
Standing outside the door was a completely unfamiliar woman.
Su Xiaonuan was amazed at first sight.
The woman was extremely tall, at least 1.75 meters, and had a sturdy, upright posture.
She was wearing a well-tailored black casual outfit, which made her skin appear even whiter.
Her long hair was neatly tied into a bun at the back of her head, revealing a smooth, full forehead and an extremely cold and beautiful face.
His features are deep and three-dimensional, with an undeniable air of heroism between his brows and eyes, but his tightly pursed thin lips and slightly raised eyebrows also reveal a sense of aloofness that keeps strangers at bay.
She simply stood there quietly, exuding a powerful aura that made Su Xiaonuan inside the door feel inexplicably pressured.
Su Xiaonuan looked down at her cartoon cat-printed pajamas and fluffy slippers, and then thought about her disheveled appearance after just waking up and not having washed up. She suddenly felt a little ashamed.
She quickly ruffled her messy, curly hair with her hands, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
When the door opened, Su Xiaonuan had to tilt her head slightly to see the other person's face clearly.
The other person seemed to be taken aback for a moment, then lowered their cold gaze and landed on Su Xiaonuan, with a clear sense of scrutiny.
Su Xiaonuan felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously licked her dry lips. Her voice was even softer than before, tinged with uncertainty: "P-who are you looking for?"
The woman didn't answer immediately, but instead crossed her arms and hugged her chest, a gesture that made her appear even taller and more imposing.
She leaned down slightly, getting closer, and her sharp, hawk-like eyes scrutinized Su Xiaonuan, from her messy hair to her sleep-marked face, and then to her fair toes peeking out from her fluffy slippers.
Su Xiaonuan could even smell a very faint, cool fragrance, similar to cedar, emanating from her.
Being "scanned" so closely by such a cold and beautiful woman, Su Xiaonuan felt her heart start racing again, and even her ears blushed slightly.
Her inner voice screamed: So tall! So beautiful! So elegant! Oh my god, my height is such a disadvantage... If it weren't for the height restriction, I might have been able to stay on the fighting stage for a few more years...
Just as Su Xiaonuan was immersed in her deep frustration about her height, the woman suddenly chuckled softly.
The laughter was low, carrying a hint of playfulness, and instantly shattered the icy atmosphere surrounding her.
Su Xiaonuan could even see the subtle lines at the corners of her eyes, which indicated her age but added to her charm.
The woman straightened up, regaining her upright posture, but the sharpness in her eyes seemed to have softened a little.
She extended her right hand, which was wearing a clean white glove, and her movements were swift and decisive.
"Comrade Su Xiaonuan, hello." Her voice was cool, but her tone was still relatively calm. "My name is Zhao Liyue, I am thirty-seven years old, and I am from the Special Operations Brigade of the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment. I have been responsible for close protection missions in seventy-three major cases and have rich experience in plainclothes investigation and anti-kidnapping."
She rattled off a series of identities and qualifications in a steady voice before getting to the point. Her gaze fell on Su Xiaonuan's face, her expression coolly businesslike: "Based on the information we have, you may be facing certain personal safety risks. Considering that you are the adopted daughter of Senior Su Guangming and have a strong desire for personal activities, the bureau has decided, after evaluation, to send me here to be stationed at your home to be responsible for your safety."
She paused, then added, "Until the relevant risks are eliminated."
Su Xiaonuan listened in a daze, her mouth slightly open, unable to close it for a long time.
Zhao Liyue?
Zhao Liming's sister?
Thirty-seven years old?
She looks like she's not even thirty!
And this long list of titles... Special Operations Unit? Bodyguard? Seventy-three missions?
Before she could recover from the barrage of information, Zhao Liyue gently tapped the rather heavy-looking black suitcase beside her with the tip of her black business high heels with metal buckles, her tone calm yet undeniable: "I understand your situation. Being independent is a good thing, but at this stage, living alone is too risky. My task is to ensure you're within our sight, preventing the suspect from taking advantage of you."
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