Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 120, Section 36: Being arrogant always ends up hurting yourself.
At 7:20 p.m., He Ye got off the bus carrying his suitcase in one hand and arrived at the House of Lolis located on Seagull Street.

A townhouse came into view, with brown brick walls and a three-tiered staircase at the entrance. Judging from the exterior alone, it was a house that would cost at least 50 kronor to buy, undoubtedly belonging to a wealthy family.

Loris walked ahead and opened the door. As soon as she inserted the key and turned it, she heard a dog barking from inside.

"Wang Wang!"

The Golden Retriever leaped out, wagging its tail vigorously to express its joy.

Lolis simply patted its head, then turned to the side to gesture for the two people behind her to come in. Her slightly reserved manner as she leaned against the door made it seem as if this wasn't her home.

This wasn't He Ye's first visit.

But when you look at Nicole, her mouth is already agape in surprise. Her eyes, which had been scanning the area under the eaves, moved to the lawn in the inner courtyard. Finally, with a sense of awe, she solemnly carried the package and walked ahead.

"excuse me."

"No...it doesn't matter."

When the living room lights are turned on, the layout is minimalist to the point of being somewhat empty—a sofa and dining table, a bookshelf and a record player in the corner, as well as dog food and a dog bowl.

That's basically everything.

Loris led He Ye and Nicole to the second floor and told them that there were two rooms available for them to stay in. Then, leaning against the doorpost, she twirled a strand of hair around her finger and subtly asked He Ye if he needed any help.

The golden retriever next to it stared in disbelief, forgetting to even wag its tail. When had it ever seen its boss like this before?

"Wang?"

"No thanks."

He Ye thanked him but declined. He put his luggage away alone in the room, sat for a while, then took a deep breath and prepared to go out.

He still knew too little, and had no idea how to leave—the train station was temporarily closed and the docks were closed to navigation. Although this situation wouldn't last long, it was still unsettling.

He Ye took off his police uniform and folded it on the desk in the room.

He took out his everyday clothes from his suitcase: a white undershirt and trousers, and finally draped his arms over a black overcoat, just as he had dressed when he first left.

Turn the doorknob.

He Ye came to the corridor and happened to see Nicole there as well.

"Sir, are you heading out?"

"Hmm... let's see when we can buy new tickets."

He Ye casually made up an excuse, saying that he didn't plan to take Nicole out with him because it wasn't necessary.

"Then shall I go with you?"

“It’s a two-kilometer round trip, why don’t you stay here and rest? You must be sweating after all that running around…won’t you take a shower?”

"Hmm..." Nicole lifted her collar, sniffed, and muttered, "It doesn't smell."

After listening, He Ye changed the subject and walked forward, not intending to let her follow, since he needed to investigate something.

Ni sensed something was wrong and relentlessly chased after them.

The two walked and chatted as they arrived at the first floor.

Someone was fiddling with something in the kitchen, with the golden retriever Brooke lingering around. A moment later, Loris came out with two glasses of milk on a plate, and the fussing stopped, revealing the truth.

"Are you going out?" Loris asked, a little surprised.

He Ye had already reached the vicinity of the entrance hall, and had no choice but to turn back, subtly raising her hat in a gesture:

"...I'll go check the ticket batches for tomorrow."

Nicole, standing to the side, grumbled irritably, "Remember to buy mine!"

She had a feeling that there was something strange about He Ye hiding things from her.

"I'll buy it, I'll buy it..." He Ye nodded hurriedly. "You stay here and help Lolis. She should be preparing to cook, since it's evening and dinnertime."

But after he finished speaking, there was only silence.

Lorice wasn't good at cooking. Although she was thinking of making dinner, she saw He Ye at the door preparing to leave, and his words, "Go check tomorrow's train ticket," made her realize that there was something important to take care of.

After much hesitation, Nicole finally nodded.

Although she really wanted to go with them, He Ye was right. She should help out since she was staying in someone else's house for free, and they hadn't even had dinner yet.

“Okay…” Nicole said.

Loris, however, said, "I'll go with you."

At this moment, Nicole couldn't help but turn around; this suggestion also puzzled He Ye.

The two looked at each other.

Lolis was determined to go, and no matter how tactfully He Ye refused, she insisted on accompanying him.

"Aren't you staying at home?"

"I can drive you there; that way it'll be faster."

"Uh... that's so inconvenient, and you'd need to change while wearing a police uniform, wouldn't that be a hassle?"

"It's okay, I can go out like this."

Having said all that, He Ye understood that he could no longer refuse... This reminded him of something that had not yet been resolved, which was probably the reason why she was so obsessed.

At the top of the Eiffel Tower, there was still no further news.

With Lolis already beside him, He Ye had no choice but to change his investigation approach. With a wry smile, the two of them pushed open the door and went out together.

Only Nicole and the golden retriever were left at home.

"yeah?"

At that moment, feeling cheated, Nicole turned around and met the gaze of the golden retriever with the scruffy face. The two, looking somewhat helpless, could only watch them walk away, which made Nicole increasingly distressed. How could they leave her behind?

After much deliberation, Nicole finally decided to secretly follow them. The two had just gone through a life-or-death experience, and the atmosphere was always unsettling.

The task of guarding the house was entrusted to the golden retriever Brook. Although it shared the same name as Mr. Brook but was not of the same breed, Nicole still trusted it!
"I'm leaving the house to you!"

"Wang?"

Brooke the Golden Retriever thought to herself, "Are you serious? Even though it often stays home to guard the house, it can't cook. Isn't the most important thing to prepare dinner?"

Nicole couldn't understand the look in a dog's eyes; all she felt was worry. She grabbed her long felt hat and hurried after them, hoping to avoid being recognized—at least that's what she thought. She thought to herself, "Please, please, please don't kiss in some deserted corner under a streetlamp!"

The door was shaking, and only the golden retriever remained in the empty room.

……

He Ye and Loris walked along the roadside.

The streets were mostly deserted, but filled with police officers conducting interrogations; a group could be seen every two or three intersections. Their shadows were close together under the streetlights, and their temporary silence hinted at unspoken words.

Thanks to Loris being in a police uniform, they weren't questioned much.

It's about a kilometer walk from here to St. Pattavia Station, which would normally take about fifteen minutes. But for some reason, Lolis was walking very slowly, as if taking a stroll. This made He Ye slow down as well, and the short checkered brick road seemed to stretch on forever.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Why didn't you rest before coming out? Even if you need to check tomorrow's train tickets... you can still make it by tomorrow morning." Loris's voice drifted gently from the side, like a dandelion.

He Ye thought for a moment and explained, "I'm afraid the station will also stop operating tomorrow. If that happens, I won't be able to take the train tomorrow, so I'll have to think of another way."

"Is it absolutely necessary to leave?"

"...I had already decided to leave; it wasn't something I had to do," He Ye said softly.

The atmosphere between the two of them became a little dull for a while.

"Um... I mean, what if, just suppose."

"What if?"

"If someone told you they liked you, would you stay because you couldn't bear to leave her?" Loris paused for a moment and said softly, "Just for her... Of course, I'm just saying."

He Ye felt a little conflicted when she heard this. How many "what ifs" are there in the world? It was already obvious what was going on, but it sounded like she liked someone just to keep them. She was probably the only one who didn't think that way.

So in the end, He Ye chose to ask clearly:
"So, what exactly did you say to me in front of the elevator at the top of the tower?"

“Uh…” Loris blushed again.

She suddenly stopped in her tracks. He Ye took a few steps forward and realized she wasn't following, so she turned back to look at her. Her head was down, and her expression was impossible to discern.

"You...really want to know?" He Ye thought for a moment and nodded: "Of course I'm curious if I didn't hear clearly."

A deserted street.

A black stray cat walked by.

Nicole, following far behind, clenched her fists, sensing something was amiss, but she trusted He Ye! As long as they hadn't kissed, it was safe, safe!

He Ye thought that Loris might not tell the truth.

But then she looked up and met my gaze, her eyes so captivating, only to subtly shift her gaze later, as if trying to avoid me.

But eventually, he slowly met He Ye's gaze.

"I don't really understand what it feels like to like someone. Before I met you, I had never even thought about who I liked... No, this is so embarrassing..."

Lolis had already squatted on the ground, covering her face with her hands, biting her lip shyly, her heart fluttering with desire. Finally, as if remembering something, she mustered her courage, stood up, and slowly walked over.

He Ye stood there, stunned and unable to move, thinking to himself, "How could this happen from just a casual question?"
The gap that had previously widened is gradually narrowing.

Until it came right in front of me.

Loris pressed her forehead against her chest:

"If I speak softly, it won't be so hard for me to say it... as long as you can hear me."

He Ye looked at her blushing, shy expression.

Damn it.

Even though she doesn't like this type, her smile in the rain had already touched her heart once, so her current unexpected cuteness left He Ye feeling at a loss.

"Although Nitil always says I'm in love, I don't think I like you... I just care about you. If we're going to talk about liking someone, we should at least acknowledge our relationship first, right? If one day you're willing to admit it, I think I'll like you."

A warm touch came from her forehead against his chest, along with soft words and the gentle embrace of the girl.

Perhaps at this moment, He Ye also needed to reach out and embrace him, but he was already confused and suddenly thought of something.

If I agree, it seems I'll have to stay.

But how could he possibly stay in this situation? His actions on the tower had caused a lot of trouble, but everyone was too busy dealing with their own problems to investigate.

but……

Although we can't stay here, we can still meet again someday if we return.

"So I haven't asked you what you think yet... That's too sneaky. If you're willing to say you like me, I'll tell you what I said back then."

As Lolis spoke, she gently pulled her forehead away. She was so shy that she couldn't bear to look at him. She took a few steps back and covered her lips with the back of her hand, as if trying to hide her embarrassed expression. Her eyes were darting around, yet full of anticipation.

He Ye had raised his hands at some point, probably when she was being held in her arms, and he couldn't help but raise them to show some gentlemanly demeanor.

He hasn't let go of it yet, which can be considered a sign of his honesty.

"Uh……"

After a moment of confusion, He Ye asked, "What did you just say?"

The impact was truly immense. He Ye had been contemplating all sorts of troublesome matters and consequences. Although she realized that He Ye's accompaniment was intended to persuade He Ye to stay, how far had they gone? Her casual, curious question had been met with a long, earnest speech, leaving her no chance to catch her breath. Anyone would be somewhat bewildered and at a loss.

Loris blushed instantly, and even became a little angry, saying, "Do you like to tease me? You did it before and you're doing it now... Isn't that too much of a cheating?"

"Wait a minute!"

He Ye quickly stepped back to avoid her, then pressed his hand on her shoulder in surrender, saying:

"No, I received too much information and really didn't understand it—what I want to ask is, what exactly are you trying to say? And you still haven't answered the question I asked."

Lolis was speechless for a moment, then made a small gesture by grabbing He Ye's clothes, this time preventing him from backing away.

The silence was tingling, like a cat scratching at your heart.

Loris tilted her head back: "Do you like me?"

Silence again.

There was a silence that lasted for several seconds.

"..." He Ye realized that there was no follow-up and only this sentence, so he opened his mouth as if to say something but then stopped.

It seemed as if she would wait until I finished answering the question before she would say the next sentence, and now we were looking at each other with such moved eyes.

It's actually a very easy question to answer. He Ye likes pretty girls with curves in all the right places. There aren't many girls like Lolis; even standing next to her now, she's a head shorter than him, and her figure is plain and flat-chested.

But if you ask He Ye if he feels anything, he can't deny his current feelings.

But even if she admits it, He Ye has no way to stay.

The previous departure was just to see the scenery and take a vacation, but now I have to leave to avoid the storm. When I come back, it may be a year and a half, or even two or three years or longer. By then, the flowers will have been in bloom for three years, and the little girl will have grown into a graceful young woman.

If I agree, will she feel like I'm teasing her even more? After all, the reason she's blushing like this is to try and keep me here.

He Ye opened his mouth: "Uh..."

But just then, a figure suddenly appeared from the side!
"Hi Hi!"

Like a chivalrous hero from Liangshan who intervenes to help those in need, a greasy middle-aged man with a mustache swiftly brought down his blade! A precise hand strike landed on the back of Loris's neck, just like a move from a movie. In an instant, Loris's vision blurred, and the last thing she saw was the figure appearing behind He Ye.

She wanted to offer a reminder, but she was already speechless.

"Ok?"

Mark supported the unconscious Lorice. He looked up and met the gaze of the young man in the black coat standing opposite him. The members of the spy team had been lurking in the shadows for a long time, and he hadn't been able to see the person's face clearly. However, he could still make out the police uniform and the sergeant's badge under the streetlight. So, waiting for their chance, they bravely took action.

But this one glance.

It spans what seems like an eternity, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, from the emergence of the first cellular life to the extinction of the dinosaurs in the Cretaceous period.

Mark saw He Ye.

He Ye saw Mark.

Mark was shocked to find that the person lying in ambush was one of his own. He was about to say something when Lawrence behind him had already struck without mercy!

"Boom!"

Lawrence, expressionless, helped He Ye up as he fell backward.

Then, in the next scene, after seeing He Ye's face clearly, the corner of his mouth twitched, as if he couldn't hold it in.

"Oh my..." Mark's lips trembled. "How could it be him?"

"Sister Lolis, don't kiss my husband! Aaaaaah!..." At this moment, Nicole rushed up from behind with her eyes closed.

She yelled and tried to knock Lorice away, but in the end she only bumped into Mark's old back—oh~ Mark stumbled and almost fell, his face turning pale, as if he had been hit so hard that he had a herniated disc.

Lawrence was instantly on alert, but when he saw Nicole's face, he relaxed and froze, because he had visited the Big Bird Bar several times and knew about her relationship with He Ye.

When Mark looked back, he knew exactly where the little guy came from, since they had mentioned it in conversation.

So, despite the pain, Mark simply stopped Lawrence.

"and many more."

“…Huh?” Nicole looked up and saw her surroundings.

Four people suddenly appeared out of nowhere, staring at me from the shadows like lambs caught in a trap. Honestly, it was terrifying!

But seeing that He Ye had lost consciousness, Nicole quickly turned around and protected He Ye—and Lawrence who was supporting He Ye.

Nicole appears to be at odds with them, but in reality, she is already besieged on all sides.

The atmosphere was tense and on the verge of exploding!

"Uh... little sister, don't misunderstand."

At this moment, Mark, enduring the pain in his back, explained that he was just a friend of He Ye and that knocking him out was an accident. This explanation made Nicole lower her guard slightly.

Even soon, the relaxed vigilance turned into joy.

Monica came out, shook her head, and said she could only take everything with her. As for Nicole, she wouldn't knock her out, but would instead let her go back and get her luggage.

Because they are preparing to leave.

(End of this chapter)