The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

Not far away, Director Huang stood still and did not approach.

For him, there's no benefit in going forward to advise either separation or reconciliation.

If I try to mediate, what if Liu Jianming's family disagrees? Wouldn't that be a thankless task?

If I advise you to break up, what if Liu Jianming holds a grudge against me?

Given the Liu family's circumstances, his future development will certainly not stop at his position as director.

Director Huang glanced at it again and then ignored it, turning back to his office without even looking at the prey in the car.

After a few minutes, the voices of Sun Erqiang and his group, along with the police officers on duty, gradually faded away.

Seeing that Uncle Chen remained silent, Zhou Anran grew anxious: "Uncle Chen, please say something! Why won't you say something?"

"Anran, your relationship with Jianming isn't just about the two of you; it involves both families." Captain Chen took a deep breath and stared into her eyes. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"Uncle Chen, it's alright!" Zhou Anran breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly: "As long as you agree, I'll talk to my parents."

The reason she cares so much about Uncle Chen's opinion is because her parents and Captain Chen have a life-or-death bond.

If Uncle Chen doesn't agree, it will be very difficult for her and Liu Jianming to get past their family's hurdle.

"Anran, you still don't understand what I mean."

Captain Chen sighed and turned to Liu Jianming standing beside him: "Jianming, I just want to ask you one thing: have you mentioned your relationship with An Ran to your family?"

"Captain Chen, I just confirmed my relationship with An Ran today, and I haven't had a chance to tell her yet! But don't worry, I can handle this myself," Liu Jianming quickly replied.

"Liu Jianming, this isn't child's play. Do you really think you have that ability?"

Captain Chen's voice suddenly rose.

"Anran is just an ordinary girl. Who is your father? If he knew you were dating a girl from a different social class, would he approve?"

"Captain Chen, my dad isn't that kind of person!"

"What if that's the case?" Captain Chen refused to back down, deciding to go all out: "Liu Jianming, have you even considered An Ran's feelings?"

He knew that Liu Jianming's father was the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, but for An Ran's sake, he couldn't care less.

"I...I..." Liu Jianming was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

Zhou Anran, who was standing to the side, finally understood everything.

Her eyes were red, but her tone was surprisingly calm: "Uncle Chen, could you tell me about Jianming's family situation? That way I can give up on this idea."

"Anran!!" Liu Jianming reached out to pull her, but Zhou Anran dodged him.

Captain Chen felt extremely distressed looking at Zhou Anran.

But if some things aren't made clear today, she'll only get hurt more deeply later.

"Jianming's father is Director Liu of our city's Public Security Bureau."

Without further hesitation, Captain Chen blurted out, "An Ran, think about it yourself. Is it possible for ordinary people like us to climb up to a family like the Liu family?"

After hearing this, Zhou Anran felt so unsteady on her feet that she almost lost her balance.

Once she calmed down, she gave Liu Jianming a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Young Master Liu, let's part ways amicably!"

"Anran, don't do this! My father is my father, and I am me." Liu Jianming became anxious and reached out to grab her arm again.

Zhou Anran had long since become numb and did not dodge.

"Jianming, you're too naive."

Captain Chen chimed in, his face filled with helplessness: "Your father can transfer An Ran with just a word. She can't afford to gamble, you understand?"

Liu Jianming was startled, but he gripped his hands even tighter.

Sun Erqiang and his group, along with the police officers on duty, all lowered their heads at this moment.

Although they were shocked by Captain Liu's family background, none of them dared to offer any further advice.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhou Anran felt the force on her wrist and frowned.

As she tried to pull her hand away, she whispered, "Jianming, I think we should..."

"No!"

As if he had just woken up, Liu Jianming's eyes became extremely serious: "Anran, are you willing to gamble with me this time? I want to take you to see my old man."

Zhou Anran froze, and her struggling movements stopped.

Upon seeing this, Captain Chen's expression changed, and he said sternly, "An Ran, you can't be soft-hearted now, or you'll be the one who gets hurt later."

"Uncle Chen, but I still want to take the gamble."

Although Zhou Anran's eyes were still red, her attitude had already changed.

Then she turned to look at Liu Jianming, her expression resolute: "Jianming, I'll go with you. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, I'll accept it."

Liu Jianming was overjoyed and wished he could hug her right then and there.

However, with so many people present, he had no choice but to give up for now.

"Anran, I will never let you lose."

Liu Jianming replied solemnly, then immediately pulled her towards where the bicycles were parked.

Captain Chen wanted to speak up again to stop him, but the words he wanted to say turned into a long sigh and he couldn't bring himself to say them.

When Liu Jianming rode his bicycle with Zhou Anran out of the police station, everyone in the station was still standing there, not quite recovered.

Just then, Director Huang came out of his office and clapped his hands:

"Alright, alright, stop standing there. First, bring down the game that Jianming and the others hunted. I'll have the cafeteria give you extra food later."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the office finally came to their senses.

Sun Erqiang, Wu Datong, and a few others who were close to the car simply climbed onto it.

The police officers on duty also came to help, and together they lifted the wild boars and goats out of the truck.

The atmosphere in the office suddenly became lively again, but although everyone was joking and laughing, their eyes were wandering.

Captain Chen remained standing still, his gaze fixed on the gate.

Director Huang walked over to him and offered him a cigarette.

"Old Chen, don't worry. We've known Jianming for two years now, you know his character perfectly well, don't you?"

"Director, it's not that I don't trust him."

Captain Chen took the cigarette and slowly said, "I'm just worried that An Ran will suffer in the future. Her parents entrusted her to my care, and I've long treated her like my own daughter."

"Old Chen, you're wrong about that."

Director Huang struck a match and leaned over to light it for Captain Chen: "If Jianming cared about social status, he wouldn't have made up his mind to visit his grandfather today."

As he spoke, he looked around and then whispered something in Captain Chen's ear.

Upon hearing this, Captain Chen's hand holding the cigarette nearly trembled, his face filled with disbelief: "Chief, is his old man really that person?"

Director Huang simply patted him on the shoulder, smiled, and didn't say anything more.

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