"Don't tell me you're about to run off and complain to your aunt's husband?"
Under the teasing mockery, Chen Xiao's face flushed red.
Lu Chao hurried forward and pulled him back, shaking his head lightly.
Because of the grievances between the two captains, the Third Squad and Second Squad had never gotten along. Over the past month, he had already seen several similar incidents.
He could naturally tell that Qian Hu was deliberately provoking him, trying to anger Chen Xiao into making a mistake at such a critical time.
In the end, Chen Xiao's chest heaved violently several times.
He took a deep breath, barely calming himself as he suppressed that trace of anger.
Qian Hu chuckled from across the way and raised a hand to straighten his collar.
"Looks like Young Master Chen isn't convinced."
He waved his hand, signaling his team members to escort the prisoners away. As they brushed past each other, he deliberately stopped and said, "If you really have what it takes, then let's see which of our squads catches Qiu Shan and his people first."
"If you can pull it off..."
He glanced sidelong at Chen Xiao's tightly clenched jaw, then cast a mocking look at Lu Chao.
"I, Qian Hu, will definitely serve you tea and water, then kneel and apologize."
Tap, tap!
With that said, he strode away.
Lu Chao watched the members of the Second Squad disappear around the corner before finally withdrawing his gaze and looking at Chen Xiao.
"Sorry you had to see that."
Chen Xiao gave a bitter smile as his clenched fist slowly loosened.
Being patrol officers together had its benefits, but some rules were like invisible shackles.
Seeing his helplessness and restraint, Lu Chao gently shook his head.
"It's fine. There's still a long road ahead."