Officer Zhao was very different at night compared to during the day.
Yan Dongxu couldn't explain it clearly for a while.
But he could clearly sense the difference.
"Put your things down somewhere, wash your hands, and let's eat," Zhao Qingqing said, welcoming them like a young wife. It made Yan Dongxu feel quite uncomfortable.
"Shh, keep your voice down, Xinyan is fast asleep," Zhao Qingqing whispered, gently closing the bedroom door and gesturing for everyone to keep their voices down.
Afterwards, she gave Yan Dongxu a look of complaint.
"You should have told us the child was sleeping; you almost woke her up."
"Well... I didn't have the chance," Yan Dongxu replied.
"Let's not worry about it. Xinyan is sleeping soundly. Let's just act normally and there's no need to deliberately lower our voices."
Yan Dongxu found Zhao Qingqing's behavior strange and somewhat deliberate.
The hot pot soup was boiling, and they started to cook and eat.
After a few bites, Yan Dongxu raised his cup and said, "I don't know everyone's names yet, so I'll drink this cup first, then let Officer Zhao introduce you all."
Cheers!
They clinked their glasses and downed the beer.
"This is my senior brother, Du Sen," Zhao Qingqing introduced.
"The two next to him are Lin Xia and Gu Bei, both his colleagues and teammates."
Du Sen was the tallest among them.
He must have been around 1.9 meters tall, with a sturdy build and muscular physique, sitting there like a small mountain.
He was quite handsome, the mature kind that gives off a stable and reliable vibe.
Coupled with his deep voice, he was the ideal type for countless young girls.
Lin Xia, on the other hand, had relatively fair skin compared to Du Sen's wheatish complexion. His temperament couldn't be called feminine, but he had a slightly delicate appearance.
With his long hair tied in a ponytail, when Yan Dongxu first saw Lin Xia, he actually thought he was a woman.
If it weren't for his voice and Adam's apple, which were distinctly male, it would have been easy to mistake him.
Gu Bei was relatively ordinary.
He belonged to the kind of person who would be hard to notice in a crowd.
Nothing stood out about his height, looks, or physique.
But he was the most comfortable person for Yan Dongxu.
"I heard from Qingqing that you've known her for a long time," Du Sen said as he spoke up.
"Oh..." Yan Dongxu looked puzzled, not understanding what Du Sen was talking about.
He had only known Zhao Qingqing for three days, so how could it be a long time?
Moreover, they couldn't even be considered friends. If you had to say something, half a friend would be generous.
Just as he was puzzled, Zhao Qingqing gave him a meaningful look and kicked him under the table.
"Ah, right! She's my fan. She used to send me expensive gifts and we met a few times offline."
"These past few days, she helped me clear my name when I got into trouble."
Yan Dongxu quickly caught on when Zhao Qingqing hinted at him.
"Clearing my name? Qingqing, when did you become so generous?"
"It's been a few years, and I almost didn't recognize you," Du Sen said, tilting his head indulgently.
"Oh... mainly because he's funny in his live broadcasts, and I love watching funny things."
"Sometimes I couldn't help but send him some gifts."
Zhao Qingqing could only continue spouting nonsense according to Yan Dongxu's made-up stories, which became more and more absurd.
When did she ever watch a live stream and become Yan Dongxu's fan?
Frustrated, she stomped on Yan Dongxu's toe hard.
"Ah!"
Yan Dongxu stood up in pain.
Du Sen and the others looked at him in astonishment, wondering what had happened.
Zhao Qingqing felt regretful for not discussing it with Yan Dongxu before coming here.
"What's wrong with you?" Du Sen asked.
"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered that I left the shrimp paste I bought in the refrigerator," Yan Dongxu said as he turned to fetch it.
"Why are you limping?" Gu Bei asked innocently.
"I got a cramp. It's alright, I'll be fine soon."
Yan Dongxu praised his ability to adapt on the spot. Otherwise, how could he endure this chaotic situation?
After returning, he started chatting casually.
"Du Ge, you're so handsome. You should have been married early, right?"
Before Du Sen could answer, Lin Xia, who was beside them, suddenly chimed in, "No, our captain has high standards. I wonder which girl he's waiting for. He's truly devoted. It makes me jealous."
Pfft!
Cough, cough, cough!
After hearing this, Yan Dongxu choked on his beer.
Based on his experience as Jiangning's most passionate person, Lin Xia definitely had feelings for Captain Du Sen.
He had just suspected whether Lin Xia was a zero, but now, with a glance, it was almost certain.
"Could the person Captain Du is waiting for be Zhao Qingqing? I think you two make a great couple," Yan Dongxu said, stirring up trouble. He enjoyed watching the excitement.
He could tell that Du Sen liked Zhao Qingqing, and Zhao Qingqing knew it too, but she had been pretending to be clueless and rejecting him.
Zhao Qingqing came today with the intention of using him as a shield against Du Sen, her senior martial brother.
However, she didn't have the courage to tell him.
So, as soon as they entered, they acted like their relationship was extraordinary, making it seem like they were in their own home.
"Yan Dongxu, stop talking nonsense. How could my senior martial brother like me?" Zhao Qingqing said.
"My senior martial brother and I are the best of friends in this lifetime. We can't be lovers," she revealed her true feelings while complaining.
At the same time, it was also meant for Du Sen to hear.
Du Sen nodded gently and smiled, "Qingqing is right. We are just friends."
After saying that, Du Sen drank a glass of beer alone, implying something more.
"My punishment for speaking nonsense, I'll drink a glass," Yan Dongxu said to himself.
Yan Dongxu thought to himself that it was truly fascinating.
The people in front of him were like actors in a skit, with a thousand thoughts in their minds.
After a few rounds of drinks, Yan Dongxu's face turned slightly flushed, but Du Sen and the others were unaffected.
Even Zhao Qingqing acted as if nothing had happened.
"Zhao Qingqing, I didn't expect you to hold your liquor so well," Gu Bei commented.
"It's not just well, what I drank today wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth gap," Zhao Qingqing boasted.
"Alright, let's get back to business. Don't mention the time when you wet your pants in school," Du Sen laughed.
"Ah ah ah ah! Senior martial brother, I challenge you!" Zhao Qingqing went crazy and hammered Du Sen.
But Du Sen was too big, so it didn't hurt him at all. It even felt like a back massage, causing Zhao Qingqing to aim higher.
After the commotion, Du Sen and the others opened the box.
Inside were some strange instruments that Yan Dongxu had never seen before.
Lin Xia was tapping away on the computer in the box, as if debugging the equipment.
"Alright! We can start the detection now!" Lin Xia signaled.
Du Sen nodded and walked into Yan Dongxu's bedroom with a hemispherical metal object.
"The environmental readings are all normal, and no signs of supernatural presence have been detected. It's unlikely that there are any supernatural beings here."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive!"
"Good! Continue the detection. Gu Bei, let's proceed with the human testing."
"Sure thing, boss." Gu Bei took out a bunch of wires and said to Yan Dongxu, "Please sit down and cooperate with me for the examination."
Yan Dongxu obediently sat on the chair.
Many electrodes were attached to his body, and then connected to the wires.
Finally, they put a very special helmet on him.
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