A little later, someone knocked on the office door, and Han Xiao pushed it open.
He looked at Song Ning. "Are you... all right? The Boss was on a tight schedule for his mission. He's already left!"
Song Ning said, "I'm fine! It's just... every time we meet, we're in such a hurry. We always have things left to say when we have to rush off again!"
Han Xiao lowered his head and coughed, looking as though he wanted to laugh.
"It's rare to hear you say something like that! You're always the more composed one. You've had us thinking the Boss was... practically begging for your affection!"
Song Ning shot him a glance. "I meant that literally! There really were things we hadn't finished discussing. I meant things related to the case!"
Han Xiao said, "The Boss told me you could talk to me about anything related to the case, and I'd report it! You know we've always taken your opinions very seriously. You're our lucky charm, after all!"
Song Ning couldn't help rolling her eyes at him. "Don't! Whenever my lucky charm works, trouble follows!"
Han Xiao counted on his fingers. "Seriously, though, some of our recent evidence and leads were discovered directly or indirectly through you. First Wu Tao Ying, and now Song Wang-they both helped! Even Kong Jianming, that scumbag you beat up, made his contribution!"
Song Ning laughed. "Look at you! You've even learned to say 'scumbag'!"
"I learned it from you!"
Song Ning tidied up her things.
"All right! Let's go too! What's the plan for the rest of the day?"
Han Xiao checked his watch. "Our flight back to Capital City is at eight tonight. It's a little after three now, so we have a few hours. The Military District Hospital knows you're