Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 21 Yan Family

The rain stopped sometime ago, but the sky remained dark and gloomy, as if covered by a black cloth, oppressive and suffocating.

After stepping out of the city's Public Security Bureau, Wei Qingsong suddenly realized that what she was doing was no different from fleeing in panic.

Strange, what reason does she have to run away from?

She let out a deep sigh of relief, and gave a self-deprecating bitter smile: "Wei Qingsong, Wei Qingsong, you'd better grow up to be something you're not."

It's true that I'm quite worried.

On one hand, there's a difficult case to solve, and on the other hand, there's Lu Jingming, who's hard to deal with. Being caught in the middle like this, he's probably really exhausted.

Wei Qingsong rubbed his temples wearily, suddenly longing to lie on a soft bed and sleep for three days and three nights.

Well, since there's no use for her skills right now, and she's already out, she might as well take a walk and relax.

I hadn't gone far when my text message alarm suddenly went off several times.

She got this number again after returning to China, and very few people know about it.

Wei Qingsong was puzzled, so he took out his phone to take a look.

The text message was sent from an unfamiliar number without any contact information.

There were three text messages in total, and Wei Qingsong read them one by one in order.

“Songsong, I heard you’ve returned to China. Take some time to come back to Bailiwan. Your parents miss you very much.”

"Why didn't you tell us you were going back to China? Don't do things on your own next time, your parents are quite angry."

"Remember to reply to the text message you receive; don't pretend you didn't see it."

The imperious and condescending tone in his words almost overflows from the screen.

Even though the text message was unsigned, Wei Qingsong knew who sent it.

That family in Bailiwan is like a persistent ghost.

Indeed, with their abilities, they could easily find out that she had returned to China and obtain her new phone number without lifting a finger.

Power is truly the most wondrous and terrifying thing in the world.

From the moment she set foot on this land, countless eyes must have been secretly watching her.

Wei Qingsong curled her lips in a mocking smile and glanced at the text messages a few more times.

This wording is not "言致" (yán zhì), but rather "言韵" (yán yùn).

She can now picture a face that is delicate yet somewhat harsh.

Mom and Dad? Are you referring to the Yan couple from Bailiwan?

Wei Qingsong sneered and blocked the number without hesitation.

What kind of parents are they? Her father's name is Wei Sihua, and her mother's name is Yun Peilan. They have absolutely no connection with that unapproachable noble family in Bailiwan.

Already in a bad mood, these three unexpected text messages only made her more annoyed.

If six years ago she still had some longing for her biological parents, now all that remains is disgust.

All the Yan family brought her was endless nightmares and regret.

With a heart full of worries, Wei Qingsong wandered aimlessly through the streets.

The street was lined with shops, and the atmosphere was lively, but all that liveliness had nothing to do with her.

Despite the cheerful laughter around her, she felt an indescribable sense of loneliness.

It's really funny. She lived in this city for twenty years, and now she suddenly realizes that she no longer has a home here.

She once thought Lu Jingming would be her destiny, but now, Lu Jingming probably hates her to the core.

Through the shop window, she saw a handsome couple, a perfect match, trying on wedding dresses with great joy inside the bridal shop.

Once upon a time, she dreamed of wearing a pure white wedding dress and growing old with Lu Jingming, but... does she still have the right to stay by Lu Jingming's side now?
Could a family like the Lu family really accept her?

Her initial courage had been worn down to almost nothing, and she began to hesitate and feel fear.

The case from six years ago haunted her like a nightmare, giving her nightmares for two years.

And the root cause of all this suffering is the Yan family. How could they possibly come looking for her again?
She switched to studying psychology, originally intending to redeem herself. Things were alright in country Y, with guidance from her mentor and parents, and she remained as cheerful as before.

Since returning to Tangzhou, the familiar yet unfamiliar feeling has been constantly stimulating her, awakening the fear and unease deep within her heart. She can clearly feel that she is gradually becoming anxious and depressed.

Wei Qingsong stood outside the shop window, gazing blankly at the pure white wedding dress. Such a clean color... it was indescribably beautiful.

But she no longer deserves this kind of pure beauty.

"Xiao Song?"

A soft call snapped Wei Qingsong back to reality.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ye Chen standing a few steps away, waving at her with a warm, sunny smile on his face.

He had changed out of his glaringly white jacket and was now wearing a light blue shirt and a black baseball cap. He looked like a young man in the prime of his life.

"It really is you! What a coincidence! I was just regretting not getting your contact information," Ye Chen said with a smile.

He spoke in a very gentle tone, as comfortable as a spring breeze.

Wei Qingsong frowned and took a step back imperceptibly.

"Excuse me, Dr. Ye, I'd like to confirm with you again, is this the first time we've met at the hospital today?"

Her voice was cold and polite, devoid of any extra emotion.

She didn't know why Ye Chen suddenly said those things at the hospital, but she really couldn't find any record of him in her memory.

Ye Chen's smile remained unchanged: "How should I put it? I was indeed presumptuous during the day. I should have realized that you may never have noticed me, but I did see you six years ago."

Wei Qingsong frowned even more deeply.

Judging from his words, he was also aware of the case on Nanxun Street six years ago.

This feeling of being seen through is very unsettling.

She tried her best to control her emotions, remaining calm and coldly looking at Ye Chen: "That's a pity. I really don't remember you, and I have nothing to say to you. I have other matters to attend to at the bureau, so I can't chat with you any longer."

"Okay, it's alright, we'll meet again." Ye Chen smiled nonchalantly.

Wei Qingsong scoffed, a mocking smile playing on her lips: "You're a doctor, and I'm a criminal psychologist. If we ever have the chance to meet again, it certainly won't be a good thing."

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow and smiled, "That's not necessarily true."

Wei Qingsong's smile faded, and she looked at him with a slightly cold gaze: "Dr. Ye, although I don't know what role you played in that case six years ago, as someone who knew about it or was involved, you must know the seriousness of it. So stop bringing up what happened six years ago."

Upon hearing this, a dark glint flashed in Ye Chen's eyes, then he smiled and said, "I didn't think that much about it. I was just a little excited to see you again after six years. If I made you unhappy, I apologize."

"Fine, just remember what I said." Wei Qingsong was too lazy to argue with him.

She also didn't want to have anything to do with anyone involved in the Nanxun Street case anymore.

She really didn't want to provoke either Ye Chen or the family in Bailiwan.

Unfortunately, they lack self-awareness and always rush forward, which is annoying.

Today is another day asking for recommendation votes.

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(End of this chapter)