Roses in Flames

The moment he lowered his head and kissed her, Ye Yuntang's heart felt like it was about to leap into her throat.

She stared wide-eyed at the man's handsome face so close to hers in disbelief.

Her slender body was taut.

Is he crazy? How could he dare to kiss her?

Ye Yuntang's mind was buzzing. In the moment she was stunned, the man pried open her lips and teeth and went straight in.

Ye Yuntang felt all the blood rush to her head. She didn't respond to the man's kiss, but instead placed her hands on his chest, trying to push him away.

He remained motionless, his large hand gripping her waist, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

At this moment, Ye Yuntang really had no intention of kissing him; she was so nervous that tiny beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Seeing that she couldn't push him away, she had no choice but to bite his tongue hard.

The man, in pain, had no choice but to release her.

Ye Yuntang blushed, her breath slightly unsteady, and her beautiful eyes, glaring at the man, were filled with glistening tears. "You did this on purpose, didn't you? Knowing how scared I was, you still dared to kiss me! What if your grandfather comes back and sees us like this?"

Looking at the woman's full, rosy lips, Xiao Lin raised his fingertips and gently caressed them, his tone firm yet tinged with affection, "He won't come up."

"Oh, I don't care!" Ye Yuntang stamped her feet in frustration. She reached out to slap the man's hand that was caressing her lips. "You promised me we wouldn't make our relationship public. I don't want your grandfather to know. If you keep messing around, I'll really get angry!"

Xiao Lin didn't speak, but a hint of a smile appeared in his obsidian-like eyes.

Seeing that the man still dared to laugh, Ye Yuntang glared at him angrily, "I'm ignoring you!"

Her eyes were red at the corners, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly. She looked angry, yet she also exuded a charming and alluring air.

His bright and vibrant appearance deepened the color in his eyes, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

Ye Yuntang really didn't want to talk to him anymore. She pushed him away forcefully, grabbed her bag and clothes haphazardly, and quickly walked towards the apartment across the street.

She didn't breathe a long sigh of relief until she got back to her apartment and closed the door.

She quickly took a shower and changed her clothes when she received an urgent notification from Director Shao in the group chat.

Grandpa Xiao Lin is coming to inspect the Municipal Public Security Bureau today, and Director Shao has instructed them to wear police uniforms.

Ye Yuntang rarely wears her police uniform to work, so she quickly went to her wardrobe to find it.

She put on her navy blue police uniform and tidied herself up in front of the mirror.

Her police cap was neatly trimmed, her epaulets were crisp, and her belt was fastened cleanly, adding a touch of heroic spirit to her bright and beautiful face.

Before leaving home, she received a message from Xiao Lin.

"Grandpa and I went out for breakfast. What would you like to eat? I'll bring it to your workplace."

Ye Yuntang's lips twitched.

He's even more blatant!

She replied with a message: "No need, just behave yourself. At the police station, you can only act like we're just ordinary colleagues. Don't stare at me."

The man replied instantly: "Whatever you say, baby."

Ye Yuntang raised her hand and touched her forehead.

She really wanted to slap herself twice before going to bed last night.

She really has a sharp tongue; why did she make him call her "baby"?

Upon arriving at the police station, Cheng Lei and Song Che were both amazed when they saw her.

"Sister Yuntang, you look so good in your police uniform! I've never seen you like this before. You're both beautiful and cool."

Ye Yuntang smiled and said, "Thank you, everyone looks very smart."

After giving a brief response, she quickly walked towards the forensic room.

As soon as she entered, Xiao Wei's eyes lit up, and she smiled and came over, "Sister Yun Tang, you look so radiant today! This police uniform is practically tailor-made for you. You truly deserve to be our bureau's most beautiful policewoman."

Ye Yuntang's smiling gaze fell on Xiao Wei, and she complimented her, "You look beautiful today too."

After putting down her bag, Ye Yuntang took her cup to the tea room.

I didn't sleep well last night. Even though I was wearing makeup and it wasn't obvious, I still made myself a cup of coffee to perk myself up.

While making coffee, I couldn't help but recall the bite marks I had left on Xiao Lin's neck last night.

Oh no, I wasn't paying attention last night, the place she bit must be impossible to cover up.

What if his grandfather saw it?

Also, I hope he won't come to work with that mark on his face.

Ye Yuntang became increasingly frustrated, so she took out her phone and sent him a message.

"Get the marks on your neck removed, so your grandfather or colleagues don't see them."

Within seconds, she received his reply: "It's been taken care of."

Ye Yuntang breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Around 9 o'clock, the leader told everyone to line up in the lobby.

After straightening his police uniform, Ye Yuntang followed the crowd toward the lobby.

Suddenly, she felt a burning gaze fall upon her.

She subconsciously looked up and met Xiao Lin's gaze as he came out of the office.

He was also in a police uniform, his epaulets were neatly in place, his posture was upright, and his aura was cold and sharp.

After exchanging a glance with him, her gaze shifted downwards, landing near his Adam's apple, the spot where she had bitten him the night before.

His solution was to simply put a band-aid on it?

Ye Yuntang's eyelids twitched suddenly.

How did he come up with this method of covering up?

Wouldn't it be more noticeable to put a band-aid near your Adam's apple?

She really had no idea what this guy was thinking!

Besides, didn't she warn him not to stare at her?

Before Ye Yuntang could react, Cheng Lei suddenly leaned close to Xiao Lin and asked curiously, "Boss, what happened to your neck? Why is there a band-aid?"

Xiao Lin glanced at Cheng Lei, his tone unusually calm, "He got scratched by a kitten."

Ye Yuntang, "..."

"A kitten?" Cheng Lei's eyes showed even more confusion. "Boss, don't you not have a cat at home? You went to feed stray cats? Did you get a rabies vaccination?"

Ye Yuntang simply couldn't bear to listen anymore, so she quickly walked forward.

Xiao Lin didn't hear Cheng Lei's reply. As she was about to reach the hall, someone strode up behind her.

She caught a glimpse of Xiao Lin out of the corner of her eye.

Ye Yuntang just wanted to distance herself from him, but the man walked quickly toward her. As he passed by her, he slowed down and brushed the back of her hand almost imperceptibly.

Ye Yuntang shuddered violently, as if struck by an electric current.

She hurriedly withdrew her hand, glaring at the man furtively, "Captain Xiao, stop messing around."

Xiao Lin's gaze fell on her flushed cheeks. His dark, deep eyes swept over her in her police uniform, a smile flashing in his eyes. He spoke in a low voice, "This is the first time I've seen Forensic Doctor Ye in a police uniform."

Ye Yuntang's heart skipped a beat at his words, and she raised her long eyelashes to look at him.

He stood beside her, his police uniform highlighting his broad shoulders and narrow waist. His profile was cold and handsome, with a sharp jawline and his Adam's apple bobbing gently as he spoke.

Her gaze swept over his handsome, rosy lips, and thinking of the shameful things he had done last night, she almost dared not look him in the eye.

Before she could say anything, she heard him say in a low, husky voice, "Beautiful."