22: Chapter 22: As Long as I Like It!
22: Chapter 22: As Long as I Like It!
Tang Wenrou had once been an apprentice to an Ancient Martial arts expert and had practiced kung fu for several years.
She had personally witnessed her master executing the Light Body Technique, moving faster than a racing car.
Based on the strength Fang Bai had demonstrated, Tang Wenrou deduced that he must have been guided by an Ancient Martial arts expert as well.
In this world, Ancient Martial arts experts generally lived in seclusion or semi-seclusion, and compared to them, those frequently seen so-called “Martial Arts Experts” were just a joke.
“The hundred thousand yuan reward has already been deposited into this card,”
After handling some necessary procedures, Tang Wenrou tossed a bank card to Fang Bai, speaking indifferently, “If you don’t trust it, there’s a bank right outside.
You can check it yourself.”
I trust Officer Tang,” Fang Bai toyed with the bank card in his hand, his smile as bright as the sunshine, “I didn’t expect Officer Tang to be working overtime on a Sunday.
You really work hard.
How about I treat you to a meal when you have the time?
I know that without your urging, this money wouldn’t have reached me so quickly.”
“If anyone should be saying thanks, it should be me thanking you.”
Tang Wenrou glanced at her watch, saw that it was around half past four, and said, “I should be the one to treat you to a meal.
But it’s still early now, please have a seat here for a while, and wait until I’ve finished the work at hand…”
She hadn’t finished speaking when she saw a young man in a white casual suit walk in.
The white-suited young man had a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, and gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.
Dressed in the white casual suit, he appeared graceful and distinguished.
With a faint smile on his lips, he held a large bouquet of champagne roses.
As he entered Tang Wenrou’s office, the room was immediately filled with the subtle scent of roses.
Seeing the white-suited young man, Tang Wenrou’s gaze turned cold, and her face frosted over.
“Shen Huanian, how many times have I told you not to disturb me while I’m at work?
“A precious sword is offered to a hero, and flowers are sent to a beautiful woman.
Wen Rou, these are for you…”
The young man named Shen Huanian was not at all deterred by Tang Wenrou’s indifference; instead, the smile on his lips grew wider.
He walked straight up to Tang Wenrou and handed her the champagne roses.
Tang Wenrou accepted the flowers, then walked to the office door and casually tossed them into the trash outside.
“If my memory serves me right, this is the ninety-ninth bouquet I’ve given you, and the ninety-ninth time you’ve thrown it away…
Wen Rou, the heavens can bear witness, I truly like you.
What must I do for you to accept my love?”
Shen Huanian sighed lightly, a hint of bitterness showing in his smile.
His eyes, fixed on Tang Wenrou’s cold and pretty face, were filled with a mix of intoxication and foolishness.
“Shen Huanian, you can give up on that hope!”
Tans Wenrou’s voice was bone-chilling as she emotionlessly said, “Jianfei is dead, and my heart died with him.
In this lifetime, I will never accept anyone else!”
“Wen Rou, I know you and Jianfei were classmates at the police academy, and I know you loved him deeply.
But Jianfei died in the line of duty, and you’ve grieved for a whole year.
It’s time for you to step out of the shadows.
Tang Wenrou’s glare was knife-sharp as she fiercely stared at Shen Huanian and coldly said, “Don’t think that because you come from a distinguished family, are good-looking, and have my parents’ backing, you can move me.
Let me tell you, no matter how excellent you are, you will never replace Jianfei’s place in my heart!”
Shen Huanian wanted to say more, but Tang Wenrou suddenly strode over to Fang Bai, wrapping her hands around one of his arms, then in his astonished gaze, she spoke, “If one day, I truly get over Jianfei’s death, I would choose him, not you.”
Shen Huanian’s eyes turned to Fang Bai, his pupils suddenly constricting as if he had seen a ghost, exclaiming in shock, “Lu… Lu Jianfei?”
He then shook his head vigorously, pointing at Fang Bai and said, “No, you’re not Lu Jianfei.
Lu Jianfei died a year ago.
You just look very similar to him… If I didn’t know Lu Jianfei was the Lu Family’s only son, I would think you were his twin brother.”
Then, his expression turned ferocious, his eyes filled with sinister threats, a far cry from his gentle and refined image, he growled fiercely, “I don’t care who you are, from now on, stay away from Wen Rou!
Otherwise, I’ll make sure you have nowhere to bury your dead body!”
As soon as these words left his mouth, Tang Wenrou and Fang Bai showed two completely opposite expressions.
Shen, if you dare to touch him, I’ll never let you off!”
Tang Wenrou slowly released Fang Bai’s arm, her face dark, her voice cold as ice.
Fang Bai, however, grinned and laughed, “Heh, nowhere to bury my dead body?
He suddenly reached out an arm and forcefully pulled Tang Wenrou into his embrace, then provocatively said to Shen Huanian, “You want me to stay away from her, but I insist on being inseparable with her.
What can you do about it?”
Tang Wenrou was caught off guard and pulled into his embrace, her delicate body stiffened, and unexpectedly, she did not struggle.
Seeing the woman he had been pursuing bitterly in the arms of a strange man, Shen Huanian’s eyes instantly became bloodshot, charging at Fang Bai like an enraged lion.
“Shen Huanian, his martial skills are better than mine.
If you don’t want an ugly death, you’d better behave.”
Tang Wenrou suddenly spoke.
Her words seemed to have an effect.
It was like Shen Huanian slammed on the brakes of a speeding car, halting his body abruptly two meters away from Fang Bai.
“Wen Rou, apart from resembling Jianfei, in what way is this kid better than me?
Looking at him, he’s not over twenty, right?
He must be a poor student still in school… Wen Rou, don’t be impulsive and make a decision you will regret for life.”
Shen Huanian took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, as he earnestly and sorrowfully tried to persuade Tang Wenrou.
He thought Fang Bai was just a shield Tang Wenrou had found on the spur of the moment to get rid of his own pestering, with Tang Wenrou’s distinguished family background and proud disposition, it was impossible for her to like an obscure poor boy.
Without a trace of emotion, Tang Wenrou detached herself from Fang Bai’s embrace and took some distance between them before speaking coldly, “What concerns you and me is none of your business.
What his status is, whether he’s poor or rich, I don’t care—all that matters to me is that I like him!”
Shen Huanian stomped his foot anxiously, “Wen Rou, you… don’t be …”
“Shen Huanian, if you don’t leave now, do you believe that I will have Fang Bai throw you out of here?”
As if to complement Tang Wenrou’s words, Fang Bai took a step forward, exuding an aura that instantly made Shen Huanian feel an overwhelming presence.
Although Shen Huanian himself had never practiced martial arts, he had seen many experts.
He knew that the slightly green-looking young man in front of him not only had trained in martial arts, but his skills were also very strong.
He didn’t bring any bodyguards with him, and if he insisted on being stubborn, he would likely make a spectacle of himself.