13: killer

"You are Qin Shou?"

When Ren Jing saw Qin Shou approach her, she began to scrutinize him. Honestly, Qin Shou wasn't the type of handsome man who would make a stunning first impression, nor was he the popular 'pretty boy' type. She truly couldn't understand what her discerning best friend saw in Qin Shou.

Of course, Ren Jing didn't know that for Yan Yourong, a man's most important quality wasn't his looks, but his ability to be 'hard' at critical moments, to strongly support her from behind when she needed it, preferably without stopping.

But for some reason, Ren Jing felt an inexplicable aura about Qin Shou that drew her gaze, making it hard for her to look away.

Ren Jing couldn't help but sigh to herself, "Could it be that I've been single for too long and am starting to crave a man? So many top-tier handsome men pursued me like crazy before, and I didn't care for any of them. Why am I looking at such an ordinary man a few extra times today?"

Of course, what Ren Jing didn't know was that this was the effect of Qin Shou secretly activating his Manliness skill. To be fair, Ren Jing indeed had high standards. For example, with Police Beauty Xue Min, Qin Shou only needed to slightly activate the skill to completely charm the young woman. But Ren Jing merely looked at Qin Shou a few extra times and didn't feel the same romantic stirrings as Xue Min.

"Let's go, the matter is resolved."

Ren Jing was indeed a strong woman; her tone carried an undeniable authority.

"Thank you for your help."

Qin Shou nodded sincerely.

"You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Rongrong. She's the one who asked me to help you."

When Ren Jing mentioned "Rongrong," she deliberately raised her voice so that everyone present could hear, to avoid any misunderstandings later. In official circles, all sorts of rumors are easily bred, and baseless gossip is common. She didn't want anyone spreading rumors that she was keeping a "toy boy"; this would not only damage her reputation but could also be used by political opponents to attack her.

After speaking, Ren Jing elegantly turned and walked towards the black sedan parked at the police station entrance. Qin Shou looked back and smiled slightly at Xue Min as a farewell, then also turned and followed Ren Jing's steps.

"Qin Shou!"

However, Qin Shou had only taken a few steps when he was called by a voice he disliked. He stopped and turned his head back with some impatience.

"What? Is there something else?"

There was an instinctive sense of detachment in Qin Shou's tone.

It was Pan Lian who had called out to him. At this moment, Pan Lian's face was swollen, her eyes bloodshot, and she forced a faint smile.

"Are we... are we still possible?"

Pan Lian's voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of hope.

It turned out that Zhang Hao had broken her heart, and she suddenly realized that Qin Shou was actually a good choice. Seeing him again today, she didn't know why, but she felt he had much more Manliness than before. The key was that he was dependable; in the past, he was utterly devoted to her, unlike that scoundrel Zhang Hao, who would hit her at the slightest disagreement.

Most importantly, she had witnessed everything that had just happened. This was the Mayor! If the Mayor personally came to pick someone up, what kind of background did Qin Shou have? Regardless of how Qin Shou had climbed to the Mayor's high branches, having such a powerful political connection meant he would surely have a bright and limitless future.

So, Pan Lian regretted her decision. She suddenly wanted to reconcile with Qin Shou again. In her opinion, clinging to Qin Shou meant clinging to the Mayor.

"Heh heh, thank you very much, but please just let me go!"

Qin Shou sneered, turned without hesitation, and walked towards Ren Jing's car. The rear car door was open, and Ren Jing was waiting for him in the back seat.

"Tell me, how exactly did you trick our Rongrong into being so devoted to you?"

The black Red Flag sedan sped down the highway. Inside the car, Ren Jing turned her head with interest, her gaze scrutinizing Qin Shou. Her every gesture exuded the unique elegance and competence of a mature woman, but also an air of authority and pressure that made Qin Shou feel a little uneasy.

However, having lived once more, Qin Shou's psychological fortitude was no longer what it used to be. He met Ren Jing's gaze without showing any weakness, secretly activating his Manliness skill. After his rebirth, he understood that the more a man appeared timid, the more easily he would be looked down upon.

"Mayor Ren, you want to know?"

Qin Shou's lips curved into a playful smile. He mused inwardly, "Who exactly tricked whom? I was just going to collect my salary, but then Yan Yourong inexplicably dragged me into bed. I'm the one who suffered a huge loss, alright? One night, and I lost business worth over a billion yuan. Was it easy for me?"

"Boy, you're quite bold, staring at me like that. But don't think I'm as easy to fool as Rongrong, or that I'll fall for your tricks easily."

Ren Jing saw Qin Shou's composure, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes, but her tone still carried a touch of probing and warning. As she spoke, her slender fingers actually lightly hooked Qin Shou's chin, and her eyes revealed a clear teasing intent.

She didn't know what was wrong with her today; ever since she saw Qin Shou, she had felt a restless agitation that was rare in her past life. Of course, her main purpose was to use this opportunity to test Qin Shou and see if he was truly a man worthy of her best friend's trust.

If Qin Shou showed any improper behavior towards her, she wouldn't mind getting rid of a scoundrel for her sister.

Ren Jing's exquisite face, her alluring figure, and her breath, like orchids, in the confined space, all stirred up wild fantasies. What normal man could withstand such teasing? Qin Shou was not just normal now, he was practically formidable. He couldn't endure it; he simply couldn't. His body immediately expressed its "tribute" to Ren Jing's charm.

The two were so close that Ren Jing naturally noticed the change in Qin Shou's body. A hint of anger immediately flashed across her delicate face, and she cursed inwardly, "Men are indeed no good; they all think with their lower halves."

She immediately pulled away from Qin Shou, but even so, her gaze still glanced at Qin Shou intentionally or unintentionally, a flash of surprise and disbelief in her eyes. She sighed inwardly, "How could it be so... magnificent?"

Ren Jing was an adult woman after all, single for many years, so she certainly had needs. Having returned from abroad, she was very progressive; even if she hadn't touched a man, she had seen Japanese films. Qin Shou's 'capital' was too substantial, even more magnificent than those male stars in the films, making her heart pound wildly. She secretly sighed, no wonder her best friend thought so highly of him. What woman wouldn't be confused by such a one-in-a-million 'thingamajig'?

Qin Shou also noticed the unusual look in Ren Jing's eyes, and he felt somewhat awkward. He knew very well that Ren Jing was Yan Yourong's best friend, and such a top-tier strong woman would certainly not be easily won over by him. He didn't want to appear too frivolous or presumptuous, but his body's reaction at the moment was something he couldn't fully control. Helplessly, he could only awkwardly turn his head and look at the rapidly passing scenery outside the car window.

"Bang!"

Just as the atmosphere between them was subtle and awkward, a gunshot suddenly rang out. A bullet instantly shattered the rear car window glass, sending glass fragments flying.

Out of a man's instinctive reaction, Qin Shou rushed to Ren Jing's front almost immediately, tightly pinning her body down onto the back seat, using his own body to shield her, trying to block any bullets that might come again.

"You—!"

Ren Jing had been single for many years; when had she ever been so close to a man? Caught off guard, her body was pressed down by Qin Shou, and she immediately felt somewhat annoyed and uncomfortable, instinctively wanting to struggle.

"Don't move! These people are after you!"