Chapter 76 "You don't want to?...
Honestly, she didn't know either!
She had only known this guy for a few hours.
As for why he called himself so enthusiastically.
There's only one possibility—this person is naturally outgoing!
Fearing Pei Shuwen might misunderstand.
Lin Chaoyue quickly stood next to Pei Shuwen, trying to distance herself from him: "We just met, we're not familiar with each other."
Upon hearing this...
Pei Shuwen didn't react much, but Liu Gan, who was standing to the side, immediately reacted.
We've been chatting all afternoon, how can we not be familiar with each other?
After pestering this pretty girl for so long, she finally agreed to add me on the phone, but before we could even do that, some clueless person had to interfere.
Lin Chaoyue's phone was still in Pei Shuwen's hands.
Liu Gan reached out and grabbed it, saying, "Who are you? These days, young people call each other by name; it's more friendly. Where did you come from, you old fogey? Give the phone back to Chaoyue right now, don't interfere with our conversation."
Pei Shuwen was noticeably taller than the boy and much more agile.
Not only did she dodge his attempt to snatch her phone, but she also didn't let him touch a single hair on her head.
Dating?
Pei Shuwen sneered inwardly.
He gestured for the two to look at the KT board next to them, which had the slogan "Thirty Anti-Fraud Rules to Remember!" and a huge warning logo next to it.
The first line below reads: 'Anti-fraud code number one: Do not add contact information of strangers.'
Pei Shuwen: "In order to protect the information and property security of the victims of fraud, this sharing session will be conducted anonymously throughout. I don't think you need to add his contact information."
"What do you think?" He looked at Lin Chaoyue.
On the surface.
Pei Shuwen was seeking her opinion.
But now that things have come to this point, Lin Chaoyue wouldn't be so tactless, either for public or private reasons.
And dating or something?
That's far too easy to cause ambiguity.
Her newly snatched decent boyfriend is still here.
She's too busy trying to appease people to risk digging a hole for herself.
Lin Chaoyue immediately raised three fingers to show her determination: "No, I think what you said makes a lot of sense, there's no need for me to add it."
"Okay, I'll be good."
The two of them talked back and forth, making Liu Gan's face turn pale.
Are you kidding me?
If his phone hadn't lagged a bit just now, he would have added Lin Chaoyue already.
This woman not only perfectly matched his aesthetic, but he had also just inquired with others and learned that when Lin Chaoyue came to the branch office this morning, she got out of a limited edition Aston Martin.
She said she was studying in the United States when she was scammed.
Those who can afford to study in the United States must come from well-off families.
It was a perfect match for his family's social standing.
I just don't know what specific businesses her family owns. If he's interested in something, maybe if they get together in the future, her family can help him with his business investments.
Liu Gan was not giving up at all. He straightened his clothes and stood almost touching Lin Chaoyue: "Chaoyue, who is he to you? Even if he is an elder, he can't interfere with your freedom to make friends."
"Besides, this is a police station, and we are both victims of fraud. We are so lucky to have met and hit it off. It's only natural to exchange contact information. Even if you are your parents, they shouldn't interfere so much."
"Chaoyue, I think you don't need to listen to him. You should follow your own heart."
Lin Chaoyue: "..."
Does this person not understand human language?
She had refused him all afternoon, and she had just refused so decisively, so why was he still clinging to her like a leech?
Pei Shuwen had clearly lost patience as well. Before Lin Chaoyue could even speak again, he said, "Her parents don't interfere with her friendships, but I'm her boyfriend. How can you so blatantly covet someone else's girlfriend? What? Do you want to be a homewrecker?"
"What did you say? You're her boyfriend? Didn't you say you didn't have a boyfriend?" Liu Gan glanced at Lin Chaoyue with displeasure.
"When did I say that? Don't spread rumors."
"This person has such a vivid imagination," Lin Chaoyue frowned in disdain.
Pei Shuwen: "Whether it's your IQ or your secretly proud family background, neither seems to be presentable. I advise you to give up these inappropriate thoughts as soon as possible."
"Stop daydreaming here in broad daylight."
Lin Chaoyue watched as Liu Gan's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, his body tensed, and his fists clenched so tightly that the veins on his skin seemed to bulge.
Is this... a breach in defense?
Will they start fighting later...?
Lin Chaoyue was somewhat worried.
This is, after all, a police station, and they're here to work.
The police station's media personnel hadn't left.
If the two of them really start fighting at the door, it'll probably make the news.
She didn't care.
But I can't let my own affairs affect Pei Shuwen.
Lin Chaoyue hooked Pei Shuwen's little finger and whispered, "Don't provoke him. It's not good to fight at the door."
"Don't worry." Pei Shuwen squeezed Lin Chaoyue's hand back and gently squeezed it: "This is a police station, and I'm a lawyer. Even if we fight here, I won't be at a disadvantage. Just remember to stand far away and don't get blood on yourself."
After he finished speaking, he started rolling up his sleeves, revealing half of his muscular forearm.
"Neuropathy!"
"A pair of lunatics!"
Liu Gan walked away with a dark face, his steps quick, cursing as he went. He was nothing like the young man he had acted like when he first met Lin Chaoyue, and he didn't look back at all.
They were avoiding it like the plague.
Lin Chaoyue chuckled, then pulled Pei Shuwen's hand back to help him roll up his sleeve: "He didn't think you were really going to hit someone, did he? You can't even tell it's a joke, how can you be so easily amused?"
"I'm not joking."
"ah?"
Pei Shuwen said seriously, "If he continues to harass you, I will consider taking action."
Lin Chaoyue stopped midway down her sleeve: "Why? It's just to add contact information, it's not that serious."
He gave Lin Chaoyue a deep look: "Before he spoke to you, he asked no fewer than three people about you. After the sharing session, when he heard that you drove here today, he bought two packs of cigarettes and asked the security guard in the community across from the police station for my license plate number."
"You mean your car, the one with the license plate ending in 36666?"
"Um."
Lin Chaoyue was somewhat amused and exasperated. No wonder Liu Gan was only 'enthusiastic' at first, but his attitude later became quite positive.
Lin Chaoyue pursed her lips and explained, "I didn't actually intend to pay attention to him, but he said he was quite panicked when he was first scammed, and he didn't sleep well for several nights. I also..."
"Then you empathized and realized that exchanging contact information wouldn't be a big deal."
Lin Chaoyue nodded: "He's just a recent college graduate, I don't think he's a bad person."
She's not particularly fond of socializing, and her friends are all longtime acquaintances. Whether it's Liu Gan or those 'male models' from last time, even if she adds them as friends and doesn't delete them, they'll most likely just sit there.
So, wanting peace and quiet and convenience, she thought that once she added the number, she would just add it, since she wouldn't care anymore anyway.
Pei Shuwen's expression clearly showed some disappointment: "If I were to grade your work today, I would give you a failing grade."
"Why? Not only Secretary Wu, but even Officer Zhang from the branch office said that today's police and legal awareness campaign was very well done and went very smoothly."
"Although I was indeed unprepared this time, none of the parts I was responsible for today had any problems. Why should I fail?"
Moreover, even though she had memorized the event's procedures and details after just one glance, she still went through them several times carefully.
She was even confident that she could do well if she were asked to do it independently next time.
Lin Chaoyue was clearly dissatisfied.
Pei Shuwen looked at her intently, with unusual patience: "From the moment I took you under my wing, I've said that the law is ruthless, and people's hearts are unpredictable; when legal intervention is needed, never think things are too simple. Whether it's our clients or our opponents in court, they will all package themselves in order to gain the final benefit."
"You can't judge a good person or a bad person based on a brief encounter."
Pei Shuwen: "Since you think Liu Gan is a victim, the vulnerable party, how much do you know about the complete story behind his shared experience? What are your logical and factual judgments about this person?"
"I... don't really know much about it."
All right.
She admitted that she knew nothing.
She was supposed to lead the event, but all she knew was that there were five guest speakers. She only remembered their names after Pei Shuwen asked her to write a review.
When Pei Shuwen said these words, his tone was actually very calm, and even though it was a question, it did not carry any accusatory emotion.
Ironically, the more this happened, the more distressed Lin Chaoyue became.
She was originally only holding his hand with one hand.
Afraid that he would be disappointed and leave again, Lin Chaoyue didn't care that there were other people around and grabbed his hand with her other hand.
Lin Chaoyue said with some grievance, "Don't be angry. I know I was wrong. Next time you assign me a task, I will definitely complete it well. Look at me, I've improved since I first returned to China."
Pei Shuwen: "The progress is too slow, unlike the students I teach."
"I wasn't a student to begin with."
Lin Chaoyue muttered softly, "I'm already your girlfriend, and we have so much time ahead of us. If I improve too quickly, won't I fall behind you soon? You can teach me slowly, and I'll learn slowly."
Pei Shuwen sighed.
Thinking about the news she had recently received, she felt worried about Lin Chaoyue, but even more so, she felt heartache for her.
Some things come too fast and too quickly, leaving no room to breathe. If you try to learn slowly, it might be too late.
Pei Shuwen: "Have you contacted your family recently?"
Yes, what's wrong?
She had called Ms. Zhong a few days ago, but Ms. Zhong seemed very busy and hung up after only a few words.
Pei Shuwen: "It's alright, the event should be coming to an end soon. Let's say goodbye to Secretary Wu and head back."
"Go back? Are you coming back with me? Didn't you say you had a dinner party tonight?"
Pei Shuwen: "It's canceled."
Lin Chaoyue was clearly pleasantly surprised. She had wanted to invite Pei Shuwen to dinner that afternoon and had made all the preparations, but he said he had plans to meet someone that evening.
"Let's have dinner together tonight!"
"OK!"
Lin Chaoyue was very much looking forward to it.
After her phone call with Li Cong that afternoon, she suddenly understood.
Pei Shuwen's concerns were not unfounded. When she first returned to China, she did indeed think about running away every day.
Since he doesn't believe she's serious about dating him.
Then she made him believe it.
Thinking about the things she had ordered that afternoon that she hadn't had time to cancel, her eyes were practically glued to Pei Shuwen, just wanting him to agree quickly so she could give him a little surprise.
But Pei Shuwen didn't seem very interested and didn't speak for a long time.
"You don't want to?"
Lin Chaoyue's expression gradually shifted from anticipation to a hint of dejection. She had only felt a little wronged when Pei Shuwen had spoken to her, but now everything had piled up to a breaking point.
Her nose tingled, and her eyes welled up with tears.
How embarrassing.
She's not usually one to cry, so what's wrong with her today?
She lowered her head, trying to hide.
Upon seeing this, Pei Shuwen simply sighed again and quickly pulled the person into his arms: "I'm willing. I'm willing to accompany you in whatever you want to do."
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