Chapter 720: Chapter 716: The Decision
On the second day of the new year, visitors who came to pay respects to Ye Fan were almost non-stop.
In addition to the subordinates from his own department, there were various bosses from outside as well.
Ye Fan was not only the political commissar of the county police department but also managed the Public Security, Riot Control, and Discipline Inspection Teams. The Public Security and Riot Control Teams had significant external influence; all entertainment venues, hotels, etc., related to public order and riot control in the county had to be mindful of his mood.
Ye Fan did not refuse these social exchanges. However, apart from accepting a few ordinary and inexpensive New Year gifts from several close subordinates, he returned all other gifts.
Late at night, after battling hundreds, if not thousands, of rounds with Zhao Lina, they both reached the peak of happiness and finally rested, embracing each other tenderly.
About half an hour later, Zhao Lina lay in Ye Fan’s arms, her breathing gradually steadying.
“You’re going to Malaysia tomorrow, right?” Zhao Lina initiated.
Ye Fan stroked Zhao Lina’s hair and responded, “Yes. The matter is very important, and it will take about two to three days. Tomorrow morning, I will inspect the front line, then directly drive to Hua Hai city.”
“Alright. Go,” Zhao Lina said, somewhat reluctantly.
After a while, she said softly, “But when you come back, our relationship should end. I know you can’t bear to divorce Li Zhaojun. I won’t pressure you.”
Ye Fan opened his mouth to speak but realized he didn’t know what to say. He could only sigh and shut his mouth.
He indeed would not divorce Li Zhaojun, and Zhao Lina could not be like Lu Xiaoman, so reality would eventually force them to drift apart.
“From now on, you are not allowed to flirt with me!” Zhao Lina suddenly said in a fierce tone, “Otherwise, I’ll really castrate you!”
Ye Fan gave a wry smile, “That’s a tough request for me. We work in the same department, often need to interact for work, and even live across from each other…”
“No matter how hard, you must do it! Otherwise, divorce Li Zhaojun, and I’ll register with you immediately without a second word,” Zhao Lina huffed, “I still have a bright future ahead, and I can’t be stuck with you forever getting nothing!”
Ye Fan took a deep breath and said, “You’re right, I really can’t harm you. I’ll try to transfer from the police department after a while.”
“You!” In anger, Zhao Lina’s hands, which were around Ye Fan’s waist, suddenly tightened, pinching the flesh at his waist.
Ye Fan sharply inhaled from the pain, almost jumping up.
“It hurts so much, spare me—” Ye Fan cried out in a suppressed voice.
Zhao Lina didn’t let go but pinched even harder, twisting 360 degrees, and angrily huffed, “It’s already very merciful of me not to have cut off your troublemaker down there!”
“My dear Lina, I was wrong,” Ye Fan begged for mercy.
Zhao Lina huffed a couple of times before finally stopping.
Ye Fan pulled back the quilt to check and saw a large blue bruise. “Yikes, that’s a big bruise.”
“Does it hurt?” Zhao Lina asked softly.
Ye Fan smiled at Zhao Lina and said, “It doesn’t hurt.”
“Acting!” Zhao Lina gave Ye Fan a glare, then reached out to gently touch the bruise with her hand, finally tucking her head under the quilt and softly licking the bruised skin.
After five or six minutes, she reemerged, sat on top of Ye Fan, and stared seriously into his eyes, saying, “I know you’re thinking of me, but I won’t allow you to transfer from the police department.”
Finally, she added, “On days when I’m feeling bad, I can still find you to vent!”
“Don’t transfer, understand?” she pleaded.
“Then you won’t leave Mingde County, will you?” Knowing Ye Fan’s decision was firm and definitely not temporary, Zhao Lina could only seek reassurance.
“I should still be in Mingde County,” Ye Fan said.
“Okay then,” Zhao Lina pouted.
Mingde County isn’t big, so they might run into each other at any time.
On the third day of the new year, Ye Fan drove around the security zone to inspect and arrange work, then drove directly to Hua Hai.
Around eleven o’clock, Ye Fan arrived in Hua Hai.
However, since the flight wasn’t until two in the afternoon, he still had some time, so he drove straight to Lu Xiaoman’s house.
After visiting and giving New Year’s wishes to Lu Xiaoman’s parents with the gifts he had prepared, Ye Fan took Lu Xiaoman out with him.
Before the New Year in Chongqing, Ye Fan and Lu Xiaoman didn’t have time to talk properly.
Driving to the Huayang Martial Arts Gym, there were no people inside at the moment. Ye Fan and Lu Xiaoman, arm in arm, entered the gym and then the office, and finally sat down on a single bed in the office’s small resting area.
After a passionate kiss, they held each other tenderly.
“Xiaoman, I haven’t been able to keep you company during this time, you’ve been wronged,” Ye Fan said softly.
Lu Xiaoman gently shook her head and tenderly replied, “No, really. I’ve been very well. Don’t worry about me. By the way, on the fifth, my parents will be coming to Hua Hai to visit my house. So, regarding the incident in Chongqing, it wasn’t much of an impact on me. Really, you don’t need to worry about me.”
“But you, going to attend the Overseas Ancient Martial Arts Family Reunion and dueling with Dong Ziqi, must be careful, absolutely never be careless,” she added.
Ye Fan hadn’t hidden his participation in the Overseas Ancient Martial Arts Family Reunion from Lu Xiaoman. Now, Lu Xiaoman had also become part of the ancient martial arts world.
Ye Fan nodded confidently and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be careful and nothing will happen!”
“Ye Fan, I’m not sure if I should say this,” Lu Xiaoman hesitated.
Ye Fan couldn’t help but smile and said, “Is there anything we need to be cautious about between us? Just say it.”
“I think it’s better to settle enmity than to deepen it. Maybe let Dong Ziqi openly apologize and offer reparations, it doesn’t have to be a life-or-death fight,” Lu Xiaoman suggested.
Ye Fan shook his head and replied, “I know you don’t want me to face any danger, but in the path of ancient martial arts, how can one be timid? If a practitioner lacks the courage of blood, fury, or confronting adversaries in a narrow path, they might as well go home and farm. I may not necessarily want to kill Dong Ziqi for revenge, but this fight is inevitable!”
The last time Dong Ziqi attempted assassination, had it not been for his fortune and Gu Mingshuang’s timely rescue, he would have been dead. Even so, he was nearly crippled. How could such a blood feud go unavenged?
“Alright then,” Lu Xiaoman said, no longer trying to persuade.
The couple was extremely affectionate, time passing swiftly. If not for the ringing of his phone, Ye Fan would not have realized it was almost time to board.
“Ye Fan, have you reached the airport yet? I don’t see you,” Lin Yuehua’s voice came through the phone, “We’re about to board.”
Lin Yuehua had contacted him about going to Malaysia to attend the Overseas Family Reunion, planning to take the same flight.
“I’m not there yet. On the road!” Ye Fan replied, then hung up the phone.
Lu Xiaoman also realized she had almost delayed Ye Fan’s boarding time and stood up anxiously, “What do we do? There’s less than half an hour left.”
“Hehe, no worries, we can make it,” Ye Fan reassured Lu Xiaoman calmly.
Then, the two hurriedly walked out of the gym, and Ye Fan drove to the airport.
As for Lu Xiaoman, she had to take a taxi back home on her own.