"You're welcome." Qin Xiao exhaled a smoke ring. "This is part of the consultant's job."
"You knew the origin of those chips all along?"
"I don't know," Qin Xiao answered readily. "I just tend to think of things in the worst-case scenario. For three groups to engage in this kind of vicious double-crossing game, the value of the items they're trading must be beyond imagination."
Shen Xingling fell silent. This man's way of thinking was nothing like that of an ordinary person.
“You vouched for me in front of everyone and announced that I was your advisor.” Qin Xiao suddenly turned to look at her. “From that moment on, there was no turning back. Li Wei will see you as a thorn in his side and will do everything he can to make things difficult for you in the police force.”
Shen Xingling's body trembled slightly. She knew that what Qin Xiao said was true.
“You’ve already boarded my ship willingly, Officer Shen.” A meaningful smile curved Qin Xiao’s lips. “It’s too late to get off now.”
“I need a reason,” Shen Xingling said, meeting his gaze. “A reason for me to stay on this ship.”
“The reason is simple.” Qin Xiao flicked his cigarette butt into the darkness. “First, without me, you wouldn’t even be able to catch a glimpse of that female assassin, and you’d never solve this case. Second, without you, it would take me five more minutes to deal with these loose ends, which is a bit troublesome. So, it’s a fair trade.”
He took a step forward, closing the distance between them, his warm breath almost brushing against her face.
"Give me a legal identity so I can act more easily. I'll give you the truth you want and help you get promoted. What do you say, Officer Shen? Are you in or not?"
Shen Xingling's heart was pounding. She felt as if she were being enveloped in an invisible net, and the one weaving the net was the man in front of her.
She knew she should refuse and immediately sever ties with him.
But deep inside, a more powerful voice told her: Say yes! Only he can unravel all the mysteries!
She looked into Qin Xiao's eyes, which seemed to see through everything, and finally, as if she had used all her strength, she nodded.
I promise you.
"Very good." Qin Xiao smiled with satisfaction.
Looking at his smile, Shen Xingling finally asked the question that had been lingering in her mind from the beginning, almost driving her crazy.
"One last question," her voice was a little hoarse, "Who...are you?"
Qin Xiao's smile widened.
He reached out and gently brushed his fingertips across Shen Xingling's lips, the very spot where they had accidentally kissed.
His voice was extremely low, full of magnetism and deadly allure.
"I'm someone who... just saved you twice, and I think your lips taste good, so I'd like a third time..."
He paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately.
“Partner.”
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