Roses in Flames

Xiao Lin brought Ye Yuntang to the amusement park again.

The amusement park was about to close when an announcement suddenly came over the loudspeaker that there would be a fireworks show that night.

Ye Yuntang glanced at the tall, handsome man beside her, her beautiful eyes blinking slightly. "You weren't the one who arranged the fireworks show, were you?"

Xiao Lin gave a low hum, "Originally there were also colored lights and the whole place was booked, but there's no time for that today. We can only watch a fireworks display."

Ye Yuntang realized that he had planned to confess his feelings at the amusement park yesterday.

With a bang, orange-red fireworks burst open in the sky.

Ye Yuntang tilted her head back, her beautiful eyes seemingly filled with starlight.

Xiao Lin's gaze did not fall on the dazzling fireworks, but instead he stared intently at Ye Yuntang, watching her face flushed red by the light, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

After the fireworks show ended, Ye Yuntang looked back at Xiao Lin, a smile appearing on her bright and beautiful face. "It was very beautiful."

Their eyes met, and a rare hint of nervousness appeared on Xiao Lin's usually cold and handsome face. He took a deep breath and asked, "Yun Tang, will you be my girlfriend?"

This was the first time he had called her Yuntang since they met.

His throat tightened slightly, and his voice was low and hoarse. "It was a bit rushed. I didn't prepare flowers or a grand ceremony. I hope you don't mind."

He had prepared many things to say in his confession, but when he actually faced her, he was so nervous and flustered that he didn't know what to say.

He's never been one for sweet talk; he either likes something or he doesn't, he's always been straightforward.

His female colleagues said he wasn't as charming as Shen Yan, which wasn't entirely wrong.

He's really not good at making women happy.

The man's narrow eyes were dark and burning; she saw her own reflection in his pupils.

Ye Yuntang's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she pursed her lips as she said, "I have two conditions."

Xiao Lin's gaze towards her grew increasingly dark and profound. "You speak."

Ye Yuntang was somewhat afraid to meet his gaze, her eyes falling on his high, straight nose. "First, our relationship will not be made public."

Xiao Lin understood her concerns. Since they worked in the same unit, keeping it a secret would be more beneficial for their collaboration.

"Okay, what's the second one?"

Ye Yuntang lowered her long, butterfly-like eyelashes, avoiding his gaze that seemed to devour her. "Secondly, I don't plan to get married again. If we break up, you should transfer to Beijing as soon as possible and not stay in the same unit anymore."

Xiao Lin's face instantly darkened.

You've already thought about breaking up before it even started?

Seeing that he remained silent with a tense expression, Ye Yuntang felt a little uneasy.

Originally, she didn't intend to mention the second condition.

But she felt it was better to be honest with him.

She was divorced, and given his family background, it was impossible for her to marry into the family. She was well aware of this, and she had no intention of remarrying.

She might have to go undercover in the future, and he will be transferred back to Beijing; it can't last long.

They started dating because they both had feelings for each other, but once deeper, more practical issues came up, she knew it was impossible for their relationship to last.

Simply have a relationship, stay together when you're happy, and break up when you're not. No need to plan for the future, no ties, no worries, just enjoy the time together.

Xiao Lin's handsome features were taut, and after a long pause, he spoke in a deep, husky voice, "What if I don't agree to your second condition?"

Ye Yuntang bit her lip hard. "Then we can't be together and date."

Xiao Lin's gaze darkened slightly as he looked at her. "Alright."

Upon hearing his word "okay," Ye Yuntang's heart sank.

Does that mean he doesn't agree?

"Alright then, let's remain colleagues from now on."

Although she felt a little regretful, she didn't regret it.

"Let's go back..."

She was about to turn and leave, but the next second, her wrist was grabbed by the man's large hand.

She turned back to look at the man.

"I said yes, I'll grant your second request."

First, gain the title of boyfriend, then slowly penetrate her heart, allowing her to let go of her worries and defenses, and wholeheartedly trust and fall in love with him.

He knew in his heart that her previous marriage had caused her considerable pain, causing her to build high walls around her heart.

He needs more time and patience to dismantle those barriers.

"I want to be with you, I want to be your boyfriend. As for the future, you can leave it to time, or you can leave it to me."

Ye Yuntang was stunned.

My mood is like a roller coaster, going up and down.

Looking into the man's dark, inky eyes, her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

"Really? You're agreeing to all of that?"

Xiao Lin nodded, "I will respect and agree to whatever you want."

Ye Yuntang's long, butterfly-like eyelashes trembled slightly, and she almost dared not look into the man's eyes again.

"Okay," she said, extending her slender white finger towards him, "boyfriend, please guide me from now on."

A smile finally appeared on Xiao Lin's tense, handsome face. He grasped Ye Yuntang's fingertips and squeezed them little by little into his large palm.

"Please take care of me from now on, my girlfriend."

……

On the way back.

Ye Yuntang received a WeChat message from Shen Yan.

"Junior, are you free next weekend? I'd like to meet up with you to discuss the trauma assessment criteria you asked about before. I've compiled some information."

As soon as Ye Yuntang finished reading the message, she felt the temperature in the carriage drop considerably.

She glanced at the man driving beside her, and he was looking right at her, his eyes dark and deep, brimming with a dangerous undercurrent.

Ye Yuntang's heart skipped a beat, and she felt a little guilty.

That's not right. There's nothing between her and her senior brother. Why is he looking at her as if she's having an affair?

"You're not allowed to make plans with anyone else next weekend."

Ye Yuntang muttered under her breath, "No wonder he's a criminal investigator, his eyesight is really good, he can even see this."

Xiao Lin: "I'm planning our first date after we got together next weekend."

First date?

That sounds exciting!

Ye Yuntang lowered her eyes and replied to Shen Yan: "I'm sorry, senior brother, I can't keep our appointment next weekend. I just got a boyfriend, and he has set our first date for next weekend."

After sending the message, she showed her phone to Xiao Lin. "Captain Xiao, are you satisfied with this reply?"

Xiao Lin glanced at it, his eyes deep and unfathomable, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, and replied arrogantly, "Hmm, not bad."

Ye Yuntang couldn't help but glare at him, then put her phone away. She had received a reply from Shen Yan: "You have a boyfriend?"

Ye Yuntang replied, "Yes, I just agreed tonight."

After a long pause, Shen Yan finally replied: "Congratulations. I hope you will have a peaceful and happy life from now on."

Ye Yuntang lowered her long eyelashes and typed a reply: "Thank you, senior brother. You will definitely find your own happiness in the future."

These words should make my senior brother completely give up his feelings for her and turn around to find his own true happiness!