Ren Ziling

Several police cars were parked, along with three prisoner transport vehicles. Barricades had been set up around the area, and two police officers stood guard at the entrance, hands behind their backs.

This was several hours later.

"These reporters are like flies," Officer Ma frowned, watching the group of journalists blocked outside, continuously snapping photos.

These guys' intel was sometimes even more accurate than the police's, which was incredible.

"According to you, I'm one of those flies too?"

A displeased voice suddenly sounded from behind Officer Ma. Officer Ma turned around, his face stern. A scar from his early days on the force made his already fierce face contort into a grimace as he looked at the person who had spoken with such sarcasm.

It was a very beautiful woman.

"I didn't mean that, Sister-in-law..."

"Tsk." Ren Ziling clicked her tongue.

Officer Ma could only force an awkward smile.

Those working with Officer Ma were practically wiping their eyes, looking in disbelief at how the usually hot-tempered Officer Ma had become so "soft." This was truly headline news of the year!

Could it be that Officer Ma had taken a liking to this great beauty?

"What are you thinking! Didn't you hear Officer Ma call her Sister-in-law? This is the widow of an elder brother who once mentored Officer Ma! Officer Ma respects her like he would his own mentor's wife!"

"A widow? Damn... at her age?"

"Don't pry into what's none of your business! Anyway, if you need to give a statement later, you'd better be polite! Otherwise, you'll have a hard time back at the station! Offend Officer Ma, and he might just argue with you a bit! But offend this woman, and while she might not say anything, Officer Ma will guarantee he'll go to war with you!"

On the other side.

Officer Ma pulled Ren Ziling aside and asked nervously, "Sister-in-law! How could you be so brave, sneaking into such a terrifying place alone? I'm not trying to lecture you, but can you stop being so reckless like before? If anything were to happen to you, how could I face Brother Luo Qiu after I'm gone?"

"Alright, enough with the nonsense," Ren Ziling said directly. "I recorded the process of these guys setting up their operation. I'll give you a copy later as evidence for their conviction."

Officer Ma nodded quickly. "Okay, Sister-in-law."

He then hesitated and asked, "Sister-in-law... did you take down these people?"

Ren Ziling recalled what the clown had said and vaguely replied, "What, you don't believe in my skills?"

Officer Ma quickly shook his head. "I didn't mean that... but I still have to write up this report."

Ren Ziling looked at Officer Ma as if he were an idiot and impatiently said, "Have your brain not improved after all these years? Can't you just say these people had a falling out over unequal shares and started fighting amongst themselves? Then you received a tip and immediately led your team to arrest them? I don't know anything! I was just here to report!"

Officer Ma beamed. "Sister-in-law, you really are a writer; your brain works wonders!"

"Don't try to butter me up," Ren Ziling waved her hand, then suddenly remembered something and said in a low voice, "However, after seeing my face, I don't know if these people have any accomplices. It's fine for me, but you'd better be careful. I don't want anything to happen to Luo Qiu."

Officer Ma said solemnly, "Sister-in-law, don't worry! Anyone who dares to touch Big Brother's child, I'll be the first to confront them! Not just me, but all the brothers who followed Big Brother back then will never let them get away with it!"

Ren Ziling nodded and finally said, "Oh, and that old man is quite strange. You'd better have your subordinates keep a close eye on him... um, it's best to tie his hands."

Officer Ma was taken aback but still nodded. "Sister-in-law, shall I have someone drive you back?"

"No need, I have to go back to the newspaper office... this is big news!"

Just as Ren Ziling got into her car and fastened her seatbelt, Officer Ma ran after her.

"Sister-in-law, wait a moment." Officer Ma called out to Ren Ziling, then awkwardly said, "It's like this, I need to ask you for a favor..."

Ren Ziling frowned. "What is it?"

Officer Ma whispered, "It's like this, we're currently investigating an international criminal case... I know you have many connections, so I wanted to ask you for a favor to look into someone. You understand, some things are inconvenient for us to do openly."

Ren Ziling thought for a moment. "Okay, give me the person's information."

Officer Ma then said earnestly, "But Sister-in-law! You investigate as you please, but please don't go into danger yourself like this time, alright? Anyway, you journalists just need to buy and sell information. Promise me, don't put yourself at risk! Otherwise, I'd rather not have your help!"

Ren Ziling let out a sigh and stared at Officer Ma, laughing and scolding, "You brat, you're just like my mother."

Officer Ma wore a bitter expression. "No, no, no, you are my mother! My real mother! My dearest grandmother, please don't do anything dangerous anymore!"

"Go to hell, I don't have a son as old as you!" Ren Ziling wrinkled her nose. "I only have one son, and he's much more handsome than you!"

"Of course! After all, he's Brother Luo's descendant, how could he not be handsome?"

Ren Ziling's mood lifted upon hearing this, and she stepped on the gas, speeding away.

Officer Ma shouted helplessly, "Sister-in-law! Slow down! I've gotten too many tickets this month, I can't handle it anymore..."

After returning to the hotel, Cheng Yun reported some matters to Zhong Luochen and then excused himself to handle some business.

However, after a brief detour outside, he went to a nearby coffee shop to meet with the third young lady of the Zhong family.

"Is this that Black Card?" The third young lady of the Zhong family took the black card from Cheng Yun and examined it.

"Yes! I had someone specifically forge one! The size should be almost the same, as it was calculated and compared against the second young master's palm size."

The third young lady of the Zhong family nodded. "Alright, you can go back now. Don't let my second brother get suspicious."

She paused, then added, "You'll receive a satisfactory amount of money deposited into your account."

Cheng Yun's face lit up with a smile. "Thank you, Third Young Lady! I'll head back now... um, that guy?"

The third young lady of the Zhong family looked in a direction that surprised Cheng Yun, only to find a rather ordinary-looking young man at the front desk, ordering something.

"Who is that?" the third young lady of the Zhong family asked.

Cheng Yun replied, "I'm not entirely sure at the moment, but she might be someone Miss Zhang knows, and they seem quite close."

The third young lady of the Zhong family suddenly said, "Doesn't that girl from the Zhang family seem to dislike my second brother?"

Cheng Yun responded, "She's rather indifferent. As for whether she likes him or not, it's hard to say. After all, there are many ways to win a woman over, as long as you find the right approach."

The third young lady of the Zhong family suddenly chuckled charmingly, "Cheng Yun, it seems you know women very well."

Cheng Yun quickly replied, "They're just ordinary women! But for someone like you, Third Young Lady, I wouldn't dare say I know you!"

The third young lady of the Zhong family said casually, "Go, find out about this fellow. It might be useful."

Cheng Yun nodded and, keeping his head down as much as possible, left through the door.

Only then did the third young lady of the Zhong family begin to carefully examine the black card in her hand. It had a golden imprint on it... As she looked at it, she felt an irresistible pull, unable to tear her gaze away, and she became lost in thought.

Luo Qiu, who had just finished buying things at the counter, walked past the glass window leisurely.

It was a near miss.

The shopping street was actually not far away.

After leaving the tea house, Luo Qiu hadn't gone far. He had hidden in the distance until he saw Ren Ziling leave safely before he followed.

He had also seen Officer Ma – he knew Officer Ma, a sworn brother of his father's.

It was just not convenient to come forward and greet him.

Thinking that it was past lunchtime, he decided not to trouble You Ye and instead bought something to eat at a nearby cafe... This cafe's cakes were quite famous in the area.

Upon returning to the club, Luo Qiu changed into the club owner's attire and sat behind the counter. He placed the small cakes he had bought from the cafe next to him, along with the black tea You Ye had brewed.

Luo Qiu turned on the record player to play some music and began reading "The Origin of Blue and White Porcelain" in his hands.

This way, he could sit there for a good part of the day.