"Officer Zhou, you, why are you here again..." When Qiao Sanlang saw Zhou Sen, his smile was a little awkward.
Zhou Sen chuckled: "Why, Boss Qiao doesn't seem to welcome me?
"No, no, how can you, Officer Zhou, if you need anything, just ask." Qiao Sanlang quickly changed his face to an enthusiastic one.
"That's right. I'm not a man-eating tiger. What are you afraid of?"
"Zhou Sen, why is the owner of this bookstore so afraid of you?" Anna insisted on following and asked in a low voice as she walked towards the bookshelf.
"I'm a policeman. There are a few shops on this street that like people wearing our clothes, not to mention those who eat and drink for free and don't pay for purchases. This bookstore sells books. If this book is published, There's a problem. That's a thought crime. If it's serious, you'll lose your head. Do you think the boss will be happy to see me?" Zhou Sen explained in a low voice.
Ana listened and nodded.
How could she not know the virtues of the policemen in this ice city?
The common people avoid it like the god of plague, and merchants who open stores have to pay an additional "management fee" every month. Otherwise, can your store still be open?
"You can read as you like, don't come over and disturb me." Zhou Sen ordered and started looking for new books on the shelves.
Anna didn't have the intention to choose a book. After staying for a while, she felt that she was a little out of tune with the atmosphere here, so she went out to get some fresh air.
A creak.
The door was pushed open from the outside.
A slender figure came in from outside, holding two books in her hands, with a blushing face and a faint smile.
"Miss Su is here."
"Hello, Boss Qiao, I'm here to return the books." Su Yun smiled sweetly and put the two books in his hands on the counter.
"Okay." Qiao Sanlang took the book.
"Are there any new books?"
"There are so many new books. I just bought some from other places and they are all on the bookshelf. Miss Su, let's take a look." Qiao Sanlang said with a smile.
Su Yun nodded, took out the card to borrow the book from his bag and handed it to Qiao Sanlang. Registration was required to return the book.
When Su Yun came in, Zhou Sen noticed it. He remembered the girl's unique smell very clearly.
But when people came, he couldn't just avoid them. He came to "Yi Gu Zhai" three times in total, and he ran into them all three times.
He even doubted whether there was such a thing as "fate" in this world. Of course, "fate" was not only the love between men and women, but also the meeting of enemies.
Zhou Sen found a copy of "Seven Heroes and Five Righteousness". It was an old book. He had read it when he was in elementary school, but it was not in traditional Chinese and vertical format. He was fascinated by it at the time. If he didn't understand it, he would go back and look it up. Dictionaries are much more serious than studying texts.
Now when I see the familiar sentences and plots again, I can't help but feel a little emotional in my heart. The routines of the ancients are still used by people today. They just change the soup without changing the medicine.
"Officer Zhou!"
A gust of fragrant wind came, and Su Yun's voice of surprise exploded in Zhou Sen's ears like thunder.
"Keep your voice down, Miss Su Yun." Zhou Sen frowned and reminded, "I'm not deaf."
"I'm just so happy to see you again." Su Yun quickly covered his mouth apologetically, his eyes full of happiness.
"Thank you." Zhou Sen smiled back, why was he happy to see her? This girl probably didn't know her relationship with her father.
"Officer Zhou, last time I wanted to invite you to drink coffee to express my gratitude. You won't refuse this time, right?" Su Yundao said.
"Sorry, Miss Su, I have to patrol for a while, so I really don't have time to drink coffee with you." Zhou Sen refused without thinking.
"Have you not been transferred from the security department? Why are you still patrolling?"
"I'm supervising their patrol..."
"Have you been transferred to the inspector's office?"
"That's about right..." How come this little girl knows so clearly about the departmental structure of the police station?
"Then a cup of coffee won't take you long. Besides, if you are tired from patrolling, isn't it normal to take a break and drink a cup of coffee to refresh yourself?" Su Yun said with an attitude of not giving up until he achieves his goal. .
"Well, Miss Su, it seems that I can't refuse the reason you mentioned." Zhou Sen thought for a moment, if he really didn't agree, what would happen next.
Su Yun showed a proud smile.
"Then shall we go now?"
"You're not picking out books anymore?"
"You can choose books when you come back. Anyway, it's still too early to close the door and go abroad." Su Yun's logic is impeccable.
"Okay, then the cafe we went to for the first time is also close to here." Zhou Sen thought for a moment and decided to solve the problem and finish the matter as soon as possible.
He didn't want to have too much interaction with Su Wenqing's daughter.
…
In the cafe, as soon as the two of them sat down, a young waitress came over. Zhou Sen was a regular customer, and Su Yun was beautiful, youthful and charming. At first glance, she seemed to have an extraordinary temperament and a woman from an unusual family.
"Officer Zhou, Miss, what would you two like to drink?"
Zhou Sen pointed at Su Yun, meaning ladies first.
Su Yun nodded slightly and said politely: "Have a cup of cappuccino and two pieces of chestnut cake."
"I'll just have a cup of coffee." After Su Yun finished ordering, Zhou Sen said directly. He just wanted to finish the cup of coffee and end it early.
"Officer Zhou, Su Yun is very grateful for your help regarding the wallet last time. The money in the wallet is not important, but the photo in the wallet is very important. It is the only photo of my mother and I." Su Yun explained.
"Yes, I understand. I understand."
"My mother was in poor health and suffered from the disease when she gave birth to me, so she died very early. My father only cared about making money and rarely cared about us. If he cared more, my mother might not be so concerned. Die early." Su Yun said in a somewhat depressed mood.
This Su Yun probably wanted to find someone to talk to, otherwise why would he insist on buying himself a cup of coffee to express his gratitude?
"Reincarnation Paradise"
"Life is unpredictable. Your father is a career-oriented man. He works hard to make money. Not only does he want you to live a prosperous and healthy life, but you can't be too harsh." Zhou Sen said.
"You think so too?"
"It is difficult to have perfect people and things in this world. There is only mutual understanding and tolerance. The same is true between husband and wife, and between father and daughter."
"Really, Officer Zhou?" Su Yun asked.
Zhou Sen frowned slightly. Su Yun's reaction made him feel a little uncertain. Could it be that he had fallen into his own preset language pit?
"No matter what, there is no overnight feud between father and daughter. It is always good to have a little more understanding."
"Well, I will tell my father when I get back today. If he really wants to marry Bai Yulan from Ningxiang Pavilion, let him marry him. I will no longer object..."
Ahem...
Zhou Sen took a sip of coffee and almost spit it out.
Sure enough, why did he say that Su Wenqing had not done much recently? It turned out that he was controlled by his "little cotton-padded jacket".
"Miss Su, this is a matter between your father and daughter. There is no need to tell me." Zhou Sen took out a handkerchief and wiped the coffee stains from the corner of his mouth.
"He is now trying his best to send me back to Peking to clear the way for him to marry Bai Yulan." Su Yun said.
Zhou Sen understood why Su Yun insisted on treating him to a cup of coffee. It turned out that he had something to discuss with him.
"What do you want me to do for you?"
"Our interests are the same. I don't want him to marry Bai Yulan, and neither do you. As long as I'm in Bingcheng for a day, he won't be able to do it, so I have to stay." Su Yun said very simply and clearly said.
"I can't help you with this." Zhou Sen refused without thinking. Asking Su Wenqing to give up his thoughts about Bai Yulan was not the same thing as getting involved in the war between Su Wenqing and Su Yun.
"When school starts, my father will definitely arrange for someone to escort me all the way to Peking. This person must be my father's adopted son Feng Hua. You just need to make it impossible for him to go to Peking with me." Su Yun said.
"If he doesn't go to Peking with you, can you stay?"
"He is the fiancé my father chose for me, and he also wants us to go to Peking after we get engaged." Su Yundao said.
"Your father wants you to get along for a while and then come back again?" Zhou Sen understood.
"That's probably what it means."
"What's going on, do you want me to kidnap Feng Hua, or do you want to make a plan to catch him so that he can't attend your engagement party?" Zhou Sen asked.
"Of course I can't let you do anything illegal, but you can appear at the engagement party as my boyfriend." After Su Yun finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Sen with burning eyes.
Zhou Sen was stunned. This is not an innocent little girl. She is simply a sinister girl disguised as a little white rabbit. This excellent genetic inheritance is not bad!
"Miss Su, although for many men, being your boyfriend is a happy and honorable thing, for me, the risk is too great." Zhou Sen said.
A trace of astonishment flashed in Su Yun's eyes.
Zhou Sen continued: "You already know my relationship with Bai Yulan. How could your father not know that? You chose me to pretend to be your boyfriend and disrupt your engagement ceremony with Feng Hua. This completely angered your father. Not only will I be completely hated by him, but you will not be deprived of any benefits, and you will even become the laughing stock of Ice City’s upper class society. I don’t know if you came up with this method yourself, or if it was someone’s bad idea?”
A flash of panic flashed in Su Yun's eyes.
"If you don't want to marry that Feng Hua, you can have a good talk with your father. After all, this is your marriage, so he can't help but listen to your opinion, right?"
"I'm afraid if I tell him, he won't let me have the opportunity to come in and out freely." Su Yun shook his head.
Su Wenqing was the leader of the Seven Star Hall, the leader of the gang, and he was used to being arbitrary and domineering.
Su Yun was born in such a family, and it was really difficult for him to take control of his own marriage.
"Actually, Feng Hua's reputation is not bad. He is your father's adopted son. You two grew up together. Wouldn't it be better if our relationship could be further developed..."
"A marriage without love will not be happy, Officer Zhou, would you marry someone you don't like?" Su Yun asked.
"Yes, if necessary." Zhou Sen nodded.
Su Yun was stunned for a moment. This answer was completely different from what she knew. Almost no one among her peers had such an idea.
"Ms. Su, when you clearly understand the true meaning of marriage, you will understand that the person you want to marry is not the person who ends up with you. This is reality. Love is just a clue in life. , rice and bread are the staple foods, don't get them confused." Zhou Sen said, "I'm sorry, Miss Su, I can't help you."
Facing Zhou Sen's rejection again, Su Yun turned pale. She could think of, or could find, people who could help her, but they all refused.
"Miss Su, engagement is not marriage. Why are you so pessimistic? Your father can control everything in Bingcheng, but it is different in Peking." Zhou Sen said slowly, "If you change your mind, maybe the result will be different."
As soon as these words were spoken, a bright light flashed in Su Yun's eyes, which was the light of hope.
