Chapter 2167 - 1181: Ghost Face

"How are you, are you okay?" Ye Zheng asked with concern, "Does it hurt?"

As Ye Zheng’s finger touched the bruise on Yang Xiao’s face, Yang Xiao winced in pain and complained with a grimace, "I miscalculated, didn’t expect this Song Xin to hit so hard!"

"Be content. With the way you spoke, it’s light enough that she only hit you once." Ye Zheng said.

"And you have to consider the era’s background; with what you said, it also deals quite a blow to the young lady’s reputation, I heard she hasn’t had a boyfriend yet." Ye Zheng added.

Clutching his injured spot, Yang Xiao grimaced but admitted, "I was out of line this time, but I had no choice. I’m still young, bearing heavy duties from the Patrol Defense Office, I can’t die, and I don’t want to cause trouble for Song Xin."

"I understand, but on another note, the words you said just now were quite vicious. Who taught you that? Your little mouth is like it’s been poisoned, every sentence is hurtful." Ye Zheng blinked, looking at Yang Xiao curiously.

Regarding Yang Xiao, the new rising star of the Patrol Defense Office, the Chamber of Commerce had conducted thorough background checks. Ye Zheng knew Yang Xiao was from the Rongcheng Lin’an Office, and Director Nalan Shuo had promoted him single-handedly.

But Nalan Shuo, a man she knows somewhat, is a very steady and upright character, having a quite good reputation within Jiangbei Province, always known as a gentleman.

However, Ye Zheng didn’t know that these traits of Yang Xiao were half his natural ability, and half learned from Nalan Shuo.

Especially the two pieces of advice taught by Nalan Shuo, which benefited the latter immensely.

The first is, "Heaven condemns those who do not act in their own interests."

The second is, "For men, either don’t act or push things to the extreme."

Over the years, Yang Xiao was able to climb step by step to his current position, thanks to Nalan Shuo’s teachings. Nalan Shuo always regarded Yang Xiao as his successor, almost like a half-son.

Yet these words, Yang Xiao would never utter to outsiders. Their Patrol Defense Office’s reputation cannot be tarnished.

"Hey, hey, hey, why ask so much? You’re crossing the line." Yang Xiao symbolically struggled and subtly pushed Ye Zheng’s hand off his arm.

"Hey Yang Xiao, don’t be ungrateful. I’m worried you might be misunderstood by the Ghost, so I’m getting closer to you. If you don’t like it, then forget it." Ye Zheng let go and distanced herself from Yang Xiao, the two showing a sense of distance.

Seeing this, Yang Xiao immediately changed his attitude, snuggling back to appease Ye Zheng, as now he might still be under the Ghost’s observation period.

If at this time he fell out with "wife" Ye Zheng, it might be misinterpreted by the Ghost as Ye Zheng discovering what was going on between him and Song Xin, thereby throwing a tantrum.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, can’t I admit it?" Yang Xiao pleaded piteously.

"Scram!" Ye Zheng rolled her eyes dramatically.

However, despite the words, Ye Zheng was still very cooperative with Yang Xiao in action, proactively wrapping her arm around his, the two sticking closely together, walking side by side, their intimate actions like those of newlyweds.

This scene indeed left the Security Section team members walking not far behind completely bewildered. They felt their minds were filled with dog food.

They criticized in their hearts, thinking how these two truly had no regard for others, doing as they pleased as if the rest didn’t exist.

Back in the Security Section office, seeing the injury on Yang Xiao’s face, everyone was astonished. Ye Zheng then explained things in the most concise language, calming the storm.

"Chief Zhou, have you guys looked into Zhou Wenqing’s romantic life?"

This was a lead Yang Xiao got from Song Xin, as Song Xin’s mother had suspected Zhou Wenqing suffered quite severe emotional trauma back then.

"Zhou Wenqing is a blank slate when it comes to romance. We’ve investigated many people he’s been in contact with and can assert this."

After a pause, Chief Zhou continued, "And... you guys know, his personality is eccentric and reclusive with no outstanding skills, as far as I know, the female comrades in the factory have always ostracized him."

"Does he have any secret crush?" Ye Zheng suddenly asked.

This question stumped Chief Zhou, "This... I really don’t know, maybe... maybe he does."

Yang Xiao gave Ye Zheng an approving look, then turned to Chief Zhou, "Chief Zhou, this is a new perspective, and it could be very important. I hope you can investigate in this direction."

"Alright, I’ll arrange it right away." Chief Zhou agreed.

Chief Zhou called over two personnel from the Security Section to assign tasks individually. One to go to the front factory and find Director Zhai, the other to the factory archives to verify Zhou Wenqing’s records for any missed information.

"Achoo!" Someone sneezed heavily, it was Liu Hongwei.

Night had fallen, the temperature dropping, with wind blowing outside, and it seemed like it could rain tonight.

Ye Zheng immediately stood up, seemingly casually taking a coat from a nearby chair, walking up and gently draping it over Liu Hongwei:

"It’s cool at night; how can you be okay dressed like that? Put on the coat."

Liu Hongwei was flattered and hurriedly tried to standing up to express thanks, but Ye Zheng didn’t give her that chance, just put the coat on her instead.

That wasn’t all, Ye Zheng returned and took the enamel cup on the table, filling it with hot water and handed it to Liu Hongwei.

"Thank you, thank you." Liu Hongwei cupped the scorching enamel cup in both hands, feeling the warmth in her palms, and with one sip of hot water, she felt warm from the inside out.