Roses in Flames

After Su Qingran sat down, she glanced at the man beside her.

Xiao Lin closed his eyes, seemingly asleep.

Su Qingran quietly moved a few steps closer to him, her delicate face flushed.

Chu Yu smiled and winked at Su Qingran.

"Wow, Su Qingran's crush on Captain Xiao is so blatant. I bet she'll give him a red flower at the social event."

Xiaowei murmured in a low voice, "I really admire couples who date within the same workplace. If I were to date, I would definitely not date someone from the same workplace."

Ye Yuntang nudged Xiao Wei's arm. "Song Che has glanced this way at us several times. I wonder who he's looking at?"

Xiao Wei looked in the direction where Song Che was sitting, and then she saw that Song Che was looking at her.

Their eyes met unexpectedly.

Xiao Wei quickly looked away, her fingers on her knees unconsciously tightening.

"Oh! Why are you blushing?"

Xiao Wei glared at Ye Yuntang, "Sister Yuntang, please stop laughing at me."

Ye Yuntang's gossipy nature was piqued. "You and Song Che have a history?"

Xiao Wei blushed and shook her head. "There's not much of a story. It's just that once when I went to the mountains to investigate a case, I had to spend the night there. I couldn't hold it in any longer, so I secretly went to the outskirts to relieve myself. I had been holding it in all day, and it took me a long time to relieve myself. As soon as I finished and breathed a sigh of relief, I saw a figure moving behind a big tree."

"When I went over, I saw Song Che smoking there. We both turned red. He stammered and told me that he had come over first and that he hadn't been peeping at me while I was using the restroom, but had only heard the noise."

"Sister Yuntang, can you even speak like a human being? I've never been so humiliated in my entire life. If I could transfer, I wouldn't want to stay in the same unit as him."

Ye Yuntang couldn't help but smile. "No wonder you two always banter with each other every time you meet. You're such a delightful pair of bickering lovers."

Xiao Wei's face turned even redder. "Who wants to be his love-hate relationship? I hate him to death!"

"If you hate him, why is your face so red, like a monkey's bottom?"

Xiao Wei reached out and pinched Ye Yuntang, "Sister Yuntang, you're so mean."

Chu Yu, who was sitting diagonally across the corridor, glanced at Ye Yuntang and Xiao Wei.

Chu Yu scoffed. "Some people really love to show off. Who are they trying to get attention by laughing like that?"

Ye Yuntang, "..."

Is there anything wrong with Chu Yu?

Last time, she accidentally sent the wrong message in the group chat, and she reacted sarcastically.

Right now, she's just joking around with Xiaowei and isn't interfering with her at all. Is it really necessary to do this?

Last time, out of consideration for our past as colleagues, she didn't directly confront him in the group chat.

But this time, she really couldn't stand it anymore.

"There are no straw boats here, but there are some arrows from the people. Don't shoot them here."

Chu Yu understood Ye Yuntang's implied meaning, and her expression immediately changed. "Who are you calling an arrow?"

Ye Yuntang gave a slight smirk, "Whoever responds, I'll criticize them."

Chu Yu was furious. She glared at Ye Yuntang angrily, and was about to say something more when Director Shao got into the car.

After saying a few words, Director Shao walked to the front and sat down.

Xiao Lin dozed off for a while and woke up to find the car had started.

He caught a glimpse of a woman in a skirt sitting next to him out of the corner of his eye, and quickly turned his head to look.

After getting a clear look at the woman's face, he quickly looked away.

"Excuse me, let me pass." He stood up from his seat.

When Su Qingran saw Xiao Lin about to leave, a look of panic and helplessness appeared on her face.

She looked up at Xiao Lin. Xiao Lin's features were cold and sharp, and he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

The words she wanted to say were swallowed back down.

She pulled her legs back, letting Xiao Lin's tall figure move away from her.

Xiao Lin strode over and sat down next to Director Shao.

When Director Shao saw Xiao Lin sit down next to him, he frowned. "Hey kid, what are you doing sitting next to me?"

Xiao Lin spread his legs slightly, pushed his police cap up, and looked at Director Shao with deep, dark eyes. "It's been a long time since we sat down and chatted together."

Director Shao, "Today is a social event between various units. Put away your cold face and don't try to get close to this old man. I saw Su Qingran sitting with you earlier, how could you be so clueless about romance?"

"Please don't play matchmaker."

Director Shao looked at Xiao Lin with exasperation. He had such a cool and handsome face, why didn't he think about his own marriage?

"It's not a good idea to talk to people from your own unit. Once you get to the resort, you can look at people from other units."

Xiao Lin leaned back in his chair with his broad, sturdy shoulders. "I haven't been getting enough rest lately, so please stop nagging."

Director Shao slapped Xiao Lin on the shoulder with an annoyance. "The old chief called me several times to ask about your personal affairs."

"He's single now, and he's anxious. Tell him to go find someone."

Director Shao, "You little rascal."

……

After an hour's drive, the car arrived at a mountain resort in the suburbs.

The resort is very large, integrating accommodation, catering, banquets, and tourism.

Five buses were parked in the parking lot.

Everyone got out of the car.

Xiao Wei was especially excited because she saw Shen Yan.

The company bus belonging to Shen Yan's workplace parked next to their bus.

Shen Yan was wearing a white shirt, light blue jeans, and casual sneakers today.

Tall and thin, fair-skinned and clean-cut, with a refined and gentle demeanor.

At first glance, he looks like a fresh-faced male college student still in school.

"Sister Yuntang, Dr. Shen is even more handsome in person than in the photos."

Looking at the excited Xiao Wei, Ye Yuntang was both amused and exasperated. "He's not only handsome, but he can also play the piano and sing. He used to be a famous talent at our school."

"Which window did God close for him?"

"Would you like me to come over and introduce you?"

Xiao Wei shook her head. "I'm still a little nervous when I actually see her in person. Let me calm down first."

Ye Yuntang and Xiao Wei arrived at the hotel entrance with the rest of the group.

After today's social event, we'll be resting here for the night.

Ye Yuntang received the room key, and she and Xiao Wei shared a room.

As the two were about to go upstairs to put their luggage away, a gentle and refined voice sounded from behind them.

"Junior sister."

Ye Yuntang and Xiao Wei turned around at the same time.

Shen Yan stood not far away, his eyes behind his glasses looking at Ye Yuntang with a gentle smile.

Ye Yuntang pulled Xiao Wei along and walked up to Shen Yan, "Senior Brother."

Shen Yan nodded. "It's been about two years since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"

"right."

Shen Yanlai attended her and Fu Shili's wedding two years ago, and they haven't seen each other since.

Shen Yan looked at Ye Yuntang's bright and beautiful face, "How have you been lately?"

"It's fine." Ye Yuntang tugged at Xiao Wei, who was blushing beside her. "This is my assistant, Ling Wei."

Shen Yan extended his hand to Xiao Wei, "Hello."

"Hello, Forensic Doctor Shen, it's a pleasure to meet you." Xiao Wei shook hands with Shen Yan excitedly and happily.

The three of them talked as they took the elevator upstairs together.

Not far away.

Xiao Lin and Song Che both watched this scene with complex expressions.