183: Unexplained green hat feeling

About five minutes later, Pei Yunxi finally arrived, fashionably late.

Pushing open the door, her gaze swept around the room. Seeing only Jiang Che by himself, Pei Yunxi paused slightly, then asked hesitantly, "Brother-in-law, did Big Sister not come?"

Because of Lin Tian, Pei Yunxi was now calling him "Brother-in-law" more and more naturally, having genuinely accepted the fact that Jiang Che and her Big Sister Leng Qingqiu were dating.

She didn't look down on him just because Jiang Che was three years younger than her.

Facts proved that an heir cultivated by a behemoth like the Jiang Family indeed possessed many capabilities, far from being an ordinary person. It was only a matter of time before he ascended like a dragon, soaring to great heights.

"Her..."

"She's in the restroom. She should be out in a moment..."

Jiang Che smiled faintly, observing Pei Yunxi before him with interest.

To be honest, this was the first time Jiang Che had seen Pei Yunxi not wearing her police uniform.

With neat short hair, bangs covering her brows, exquisite features, skin like congealed cream, and red lips with white teeth, a pink dress perfectly outlined her graceful, full, and well-proportioned figure.

Without makeup, she was still an absolute beauty.

Both Leng Qingqiu and Pei Yunxi were the 'mature older sister' type of heroines, both around 1.7 meters tall, with straight, long, slender, snow-white, delicate legs—truly legs to play with for years.

The only difference was that Leng Qingqiu had a sophisticated style, belonging to the mature and charming ice-cold older sister type, while Pei Yunxi possessed a heroic and dashing beauty, giving off an initial impression of a straightforward, unrestrained beauty who didn't fuss over details.

When a woman bows her head and cannot see her toes, she is already an absolute beauty.

Officer Pei was exactly that.

"Is that so...?"

Pei Yunxi nodded, not thinking much of it, pulled over a chair, and sat down casually next to Jiang Che.

Noticing Jiang Che's gaze fixed on her, Pei Yunxi didn't get annoyed. She raised an eyebrow slightly and teased, "What, staring in a daze?"

"Brother-in-law, I'm Big Sister's younger sister. You can't have any improper thoughts about me!"

Having been the center of attention since childhood, always drawing everyone's gaze wherever she went, Pei Yunxi was already accustomed to it, carrying herself gracefully and naturally.

"How's Lin Tian's situation? Has he confessed everything?"

Jiang Che didn't answer directly but changed the subject and asked.

"Not yet..."

"This guy has been active in the international underworld for years, even going to the Middle East battlefield multiple times. He's a tough nut to crack. Currently, he hasn't confessed anything..."

Pei Yunxi shook her head slightly, hesitated for a moment, but still revealed all the details.

Mentioning Lin Tian, Pei Yunxi looked a bit troubled and annoyed, finding it quite a headache.

Although, normally, such case details shouldn't be disclosed to outsiders, could Jiang Che's identity be considered an outsider?

To put it broadly... didn't the entire public security, procuratorate, and judiciary of Jiangzhou Province have to listen to his father?

"That's normal. People like him have unusually firm willpower. They won't give up until they hit rock bottom."

"Do you need my help?"

"I have a way to make him confess willingly..."

Jiang Che pressed the call bell, took out a menu, handed it to Pei Yunxi, and asked with a smile.

Jiang Che had already arranged Lin Tian's death.

Confess, then be executed immediately.

Lin Tian's luck value was almost depleted, and the emotional value he could squeeze out was getting less and less. Jiang Che was no longer interested in playing with him.

Of course, protagonists like him possess incredibly unreasonable protagonist halos. If Lin Tian were to truly escape death this time, who knew how things would eventually develop?

To prevent further complications, it was better to kill him as soon as possible.

"Really?"

Pei Yunxi blinked, her tone slightly hesitant, and a hint of suspicion appeared on her beautiful face.

Even she, a professionally trained inspector, couldn't make Lin Tian speak despite using all her methods. How could Jiang Che do it?

"Of course, it's just a small matter."

"Then... Brother-in-law, will you go to the headquarters tomorrow and talk to him?"

Seeing Jiang Che's confident demeanor, Pei Yunxi didn't press further and tentatively asked.

"Alright..."

While they were talking, Leng Qingqiu had already emerged from the restroom and returned to the dining table in the private room.

"What are you two talking about?"

Seeing Pei Yunxi and Jiang Che chatting and laughing so warmly, Leng Qingqiu's expression subtly changed, and she felt a strange sensation in her heart.

What was this inexplicable feeling of being cuckolded?

With this incredibly absurd thought in her mind, Leng Qingqiu was startled and quickly pushed such peculiar ideas to the back of her mind.

She certainly didn't want to be a cuckolded victim!

Yunxi and Jiang Che already knew each other; she must be overthinking it, right?

Given Yunxi's identity and professional ethics, how could she possibly fall for a man who already had a girlfriend?

Hmm, she must definitely be overthinking it...

"Big Sister, you're back!"

"Nothing much, I was just discussing some case-related issues with Brother-in-law. Yesterday, I caught an SSS-level international fugitive!"

"If nothing goes wrong, this promotion is in the bag!"

Pei Yunxi explained a couple of sentences, her pretty face full of triumph, her tone incredibly smug, beaming with joy.

As long as Lin Tian's case was resolved, her promotion was practically set in stone, wasn't it?

"Is that so?"

"Then I'll congratulate you in advance..."

Leng Qingqiu smiled sweetly, not showing too much surprise.

Jiang Che had already told her all these things when they were at Lanzi Group.

"Hehe..."

"Well, to celebrate my promotion in advance, let's have a toast!"

Pei Yunxi chuckled, asked the waiter for three bottles of Maotai, and poured three glasses.

"Big Sister, Brother-in-law, cheers!"

Saying this, Pei Yunxi raised her white wine glass and, quite boldly, downed it in one gulp, finishing three liang of white wine in one go.

"Ah... refreshing!"

With the strong liquor down her throat, Pei Yunxi's pretty face flushed hot, and a sigh of extreme satisfaction escaped her lips.

"Don't mind her; she's always like this. Without that police uniform, her behavior can be a bit wild..."

Noticing Jiang Che's somewhat surprised gaze, Leng Qingqiu gave an awkward smile and explained.

In private, whenever they gathered, Pei Yunxi always acted very casually, and her thought process was incredibly quirky, completely lacking in ladylike demeanor. Leng Qingqiu was already used to it.

"Of course not. This only shows that Yunxi has a straightforward and unrestrained personality, doesn't it?"

Jiang Che shook his head, casually found an excuse, and likewise downed the white wine in his glass.

When it came to drinking, he had never been afraid of anyone.

Pei Yunxi's contrast was truly somewhat unexpected for Jiang Che.

Tsk, how interesting.

Just as Leng Qingqiu said, without that police uniform, it felt like Pei Yunxi was a completely different person.

"Big Sister, you're badmouthing me again!"

Pei Yunxi gave Leng Qingqiu a glare. How was she 'wild'? She was clearly just being natural and unpretentious!