Translator: Mosstree

Chapter 45: On the Effects of Sappy Texts on the "Cold War"

After two days of peace, all members in the police station blew up this day because of the latest news, and they were all talking unceasingly.

Zhao Yong, the former bureau chief of S Citys Planning Bureau, stands trial on suspicion of corruption

Zhao Yongs final verdict was: In view that, because of Zhao Yongs investigation, he took the initiative to openly confess the facts of part of his crimes, proactively returned the spoils, had a rather good repentant att.i.tude, and returned the large part of the stolen money before the incident while the rest of the money was also recovered, the court was lenient in his punishment.

The grumpy Brother Zhang threw the newspaper and was hopping mad. f.u.c.k, isnt this the corrupt official we arrested last week? Whos defending him?

On the side, Sister Yao shook her head. I dont recognize him. Its a new lawyer surnamed Qi.

Yeah, I already know of this matter. I thought that hes such a big official, but the one he requested wasnt a famous lawyer, but a newcomer. At that time, I was really happy! Fancy that I thought hed lose this time to the point of not being able to turn his body. But whod have thought, ai Little Yang sighed and also joined the gathering.

Defending a sacked official isnt simple. The case is big and the energy invested is really great. I have read some peoples comments and its said that the rookie lawyer surnamed Qi did quite well, Sister Yao said.

Hey, which side are you trying to help? We had a hard time arresting Zhao Yong. That also took a lot of effort, okay? Brother Zhang ground his teeth and hatefully said.

Sister Yao nudged up her gla.s.ses and said nothing.

Everyone was in the same office. The sound of their discussion certainly spread to Wei Han and Jiang Chengrui on this side.

Jiang Chengrui patted Wei Hans shoulder and whispered, Silly Han, Brother Zhang and them, the rookie lawyer theyre talking about wouldnt be

Dont ask, it must be. Sitting next to the two people, Shao Yi also came over and put his head together.

Wei Han pursed his lips, took his cell phone and stood up. Little Jiang, Im going outside to make a call. Help me watch it here for a bit.

Guessing eighty percent that Wei Han wanted to give Qi Zhifan a call, Jiang Chengrui nodded. Yeah. Silly Han, if you have something, dont stifle it in your heart. Just ask him clearly.

I know.

Although knowing that the rookie lawyer was surnamed Qi and should be Qi Zhifan, Wei Han still wanted to call and confirm. When the call was answered, Wei Han went straight to the topic and explained the situation briefly.

Yeah, its me. At that end, Qi Zhifans voice was somewhat indifferent, but even more exhausted.

Odd Trouble, why did you

There was still a pile of work on hand. Qi Zhifan didnt listen any further and directly interrupted Wei Han, Before sentencing, hes only a criminal suspect. Therefore, he also has the rights granted by law. When he is sentenced, then hes a criminal. Its also justice for me to defend the officials and to ensure that the legal rights conferred by the law are safeguarded. I think you should also know that this is my work.

Wei Han was suddenly somewhat unable to respond. They both came from S Unis Law Department. Wei Han also roughly understood some of the work of lawyers.

Qi Zhifans professional level and political quality were quite excellent, so the scope of practice was also very wide. There were companies and enterprises investment financing, restructuring of a.s.sets and other businesses, but also property management, engineering reduction, and other fields. Of course, his focus was still on defending criminal cases, especially cases related to abuse of political power.

Speaking of this, the case of corrupt officials were often more complex. On one side, there was the boiling public opinion, and on the other, there was the need to abide by professional ethics. It was easy for him to be put in an awkward situation. Once he took such a case, Qi Zhifan must eliminate all interference and strive to manage it well.

Wei Han, youve always hoped that I can understand your police work a little more. Now, I hope you can understand me.

Odd Trouble, I

Qi Zhifan once again interrupted Wei Hans words, a little irritated, Well, Im busy right now. If theres something, lets wait until were home to discuss it again.

Wei Han sighed and listlessly returned to the office.

At lunchtime, seeing Wei Hans mood was very depressed, Shao Yi came over again and sat together with Wei Han and Jiang Chengrui.

He wanted to tell a few jokes to tease Wei Han to feel better, but to no avail: they were all corny jokes and Wei Han almost had no reaction. Only Jiang Chengrui rather speechlessly hehe two sounds.

Knowing Wei Hans heart was tied up with Qi Zhifan, Shao Yi softly sighed, also giving birth to some feelings. Ai, speaking of yours and Qi Zhifans worktsk, its also really complicated. One is a police officer and the other is a lawyer. It looks like both are for fairness and justice, but they can often be opposed.

Wei Han was silent, not uttering a word.

What Shao Yi said was right. From the macro industry perspective, he and Qi Zhifan were legal workers, and the purpose of their work was to maintain the authority of the law and to achieve social fairness and justice.

However, when it came to criminal cases, the police and lawyers were opposed in terms of work. He had to do everything possible to collect all kinds of evidence to prove that the suspect was guilty; and Qi Zhifan would rack his brains to prove that his client was not guilty or should receive a lighter sentence.

Shao Yi, why do you insist on touching on the sore point? Will you die if you say two words less? Jiang Chengrui glared at him.

Shao Yi curled his lips. Well, I wont say it.

As soon as he got off work, Wei Han received a call from Mother Wei.

Han-han, do you want to go on a blind date?

This first sentence scared Wei Han a lot. He wiped his sweat. Uh, mom, youre being too anxious.

Han-han, I remember that around this time last year, you were heartbroken, and then youd shaven yourself bald. Now after so long, your hair has also grown out and looks black and s.h.i.+ny. Youre also a lot handsomer so why dont you think about finding another girl?

Wei Han:

What a mess! Mom, dont mention that years bald head and we can still be good mother and son.

From that time last year to now, Wei Han had realized that he only liked their familys Trouble, just this one man. His moods ups and downs were also because of him being hot and cold, ai.

I just want to work hard now. Mom, you dont have to worry so much, Wei Han stressed.

Oh oh. Mother Wei was obviously a little bit at a loss. Fan-fan is going on a blind date this afternoon. Im also feeling anxious for you as the older brother.

After hearing this, Wei Hans face changed greatly. What?! Mom, say that again. Qi Zhifan, hehes going to do what?

A blind date. I heard that its also a bosss daughter who just returned from France. This girl is a mixed and looks very pretty.

Afterwards, whatever Mother Wei said, Wei Han didnt hear at all. He just nodded perfunctorily and soon hung up the phone.

When hed called Qi Zhifan before, hed said that he was very busy. How could he have time to go on a blind date in the afternoon? Clearly, he was deceiving him.

When it was time to get off work, Jiang Chengrui said farewell to Wei Han and hurriedly left.

Recently, because his sister Jiang Chenghui had been busy with work, working overtime all day and working hard, her body was always uncomfortable. And his little brother, Little Yi, was also busy with exams this week. Hed discussed it with Pei Yuyang and decided to go home to take care of his familys sister and brother.

After a while, everyone was almost all gone. Shao Yi saw that Wei Han was still in a daze, and finding it strange, he said, Wei Han, I remember that youre not on duty tonight. Why dont you go back home?

I Wei Han wanted to say something but hesitated, then suddenly, he wryly smiled. Shao Yi, can you come drink with me?

Shao Yis eyes lighted up. OK, of course Im happy to keep you company.

Past 9 oclock in the evening, at a bar on the Southeast Road.

Wei Han was already a little drunk. He shook his head, and his mouth disjointedly mumbled a lot of words, Shao Yi, youyou dont know, at firstI and Qi ZhifanI and him ah, looked at each othernotnot very agreeably, but lateralso dont know how, just solove each other so much, heheh.

Shao Yi listened and inexplicably, was somewhat sad. Then since youre living with him now, you should be happy?

Wei Han immediately nodded and laughed foolishly. Haphappy, but sometimeshappinesshappiness makes me want to numb myself, and not darenot dare to think about our future

Dont drink.

After grabbing Wei Hans gla.s.s, Shao Yi tried to reach out to pat Wei Hans back, but was suddenly cut off by a voice.

Wei Han!

Behind them, Qi Zhifan gnashed his teeth and yelled, his eyes extremely fierce.

What time was it? Wei Han still hadnt returned home, so Qi Zhifan had called him and his phone was actually turned off! When hed momentarily been unable to find him, Qi Zhifan had thought that this fool was leaving home.

After searching the streets near the police station for half a day, hed quickly become anxious to death, even having the urge to call the police. He hadnt expected that Wei Han was leisurely drinking with Shao Yi!

Qi Zhifan pulled his tie and, face filled with anger, walked over and suddenly picked up Wei Han. f.u.c.k! Didnt I tell you to quit drinking? How dare you still drink?

Uh Wei Han drunkenly hiccuped. His head was reeling, his feet were also somewhat unsteady, and his body swayed.

Shao Yi to his side couldnt stand seeing this. Qi Zhifan, stop. Dont be so fierce to him.

Im managing my wife. Its none of your business, you outsider.

Qi Zhifan sneered and continued to stare at Wei Han. He patted the burning hot face twice with his hand, trying to sober him up a bit.

The slight sting indeed stimulated Wei Han a little. He opened his eyes and saw that the man in front of him was Qi Zhifan. He immediately punched Qi Zhifans chest ruthlessly. Odd Trouble, you lied to me. This afternoonwhy did you gogo on a blind date?

This statement surprised both Qi Zhifan and Shao Yi. It turned out that Wei Han was hiding this grievance in his heart.

Qi Zhifan was startled for a moment and then held Wei Hans clenched fist. That was arranged by my grandfather. Theres nothing I could do.

Wei Han decisively took out his hand and smiled disapprovingly, Heh, before youdidnt you say that your grandfather was abroad?

Qi Zhifan heard this and was shocked. He didnt explaining more. Dont make a fuss. Come home with me.

No, I hate liars! Wei Han shouted, turning and pulling Shao Yi. Shao Yi, lets go. Ill go be a guest at your house tonight.

Wei Han! If you dare go, believe it or not, I

Not waiting for Qi Zhifan to finish, Shao Yi supported the stumbling Wei Han and left.

The next day in Shao Yis rented apartment.

Wei Han woke up with a hangover. He recalled what happened last night at the bar and immediately turned pale with fright, the whole person suddenly becoming incomparably sober.

They said that wine makes people daring. He thought that itd been so long since hed used that kind of att.i.tude and tone of voice to talk with Qi Zhifan; they had such a large dispute last night; and he also went back home with Shao Yi in a fit of pique, so Qi Zhifan must have already blown his top off ah!

After scratching his head, Wei Han found his mobile phone and discovered that Qi Zhifan hadnt even called him after hed gone with Shao Yi last night. There wasnt even a single text message.

Wei Han was both disappointed and angry. It turned out that Qi Zhifan hadnt cared that much about him, and didnt even feel like explaining the misunderstanding?

Waiting for a day, Qi Zhifan still hadnt taken the initiative to contact him. Several times, hed wanted to call to ask clearly, but each time, hed endured and held back. Maybe they both needed time to calm down.

Silly Han, why dont you come back with me and stay at my house for the time being?

Jiang Chengrui said. He saw that Wei Han had a falling out with Qi Zhifan, and definitely wouldnt go back to Qi Zhifans villa. He also didnt dare to return to the home in the district for fear that Uncle Qi and Mother Wei would worry. Temporarily a little homeless, it was quite pitiful.

Wei Han waved his hand. Dont bother. Besides, doesnt your sister not welcome outsiders?

This Jiang Chengrui scratched his head. Ill try to plead with her.

I think its better to forget it.

Wei Han, why dont you stay with me. Youve already slept one night anyway, Shao Yi said while smiling ingratiatingly.

Wei Han gave two hollow laughs, Hehe, no.

In the end, Wei Han still stayed outside in a hotel. The cold war between him and Qi Zhifan erupted.

The two people had kept up the cold war for three days. On the fourth day, because Wei Han was always perturbed, hed charged his mobile phone in the bureau today and forgotten to unplug it and left. Jiang Chengrui happened to discover this by chance.

This day, Jiang Chengrui had promised Pei Yuyang that hed go back and stay with him for one night. When Pei Yuyang drove in to pick up Jiang Chengrui, he saw Wei Hans fallen phone, and immediately, his playful heart jumped up. Curlie, this is a magical object ah.

Whats the matter? What idea are you playing at again? Looking at the mischievous smile on his face, Jiang Chengrui could see that he was up to something.

You dont have to rush to give it back to Wei Han. We can use it to tease Ah Fan first.

Jiang Chengrui heard this and rolled his eyes, but also smiled and nodded. Yeah, we must reconcile them as soon as possible.

At 8 oclock in the evening, Qi Zhifan was still working.

In recent days, Wei Han wasnt home. It didnt make any sense for him to return to an empty house. Hed be better off working overtime here.

Suddenly, his mobile phone vibrated. Irritated, Qi Zhifan glanced at it in a bad mood, only to have his pupils dilate in an instant.

What appeared on the phones screen was actually Stomach Cold? Wasnt this his familys brain-dead fool of a wife!

With a

bang

, Qi Zhifans trembling hand accidentally overturned the teacup, but at this moment, he couldnt attend to anything else. Qi Zhifan clenched his phone and for the first time, felt that his phone had become very heavy. Separated for so many days, what would Wei Han say to him?

Qi Zhifan somewhat nervously swiped it open to see

Trouble, I miss you

Qi Zhifans Adams apple rolled and he stared blankly for a long time. Then, he immediately put on his coat and threw working overtime and everything to the back of his mind, driving all the way back home.

Young Master Qi?! Didnt you say you werent coming back tonight? Butler Sun was a bit surprised.

Qi Zhifan didnt answer and searched everywhere in his house, both inside and outside, but he didnt even find a shadow of Wei Han. All of a sudden, the ignited fire of hope was extinguished, and the sense of loss was even heavier.

Fancy that hed still thought Wei Han finally couldnt bear the loneliness, knew that he was good and also had thoroughly figured it out, and was obediently waiting for him at home.

Young Master Qi, since youre back, then you should rest early. Butler Sun could also see his disappointment and immediately consoled.

Mm.

On the other side, Pei Yuyang repeatedly shook his head at the message Jiang Chengrui had sent.

Alas, Curlie is still very pure ah! Facing Ah Fan, that kind of extreme pride and arrogance, sending this kind of message wont do. We still need to give another dose of fierce medicine!

Jiang Chengrui patted himself, his entire body filled with gooseb.u.mps and frowned. I think that this is already very sappy ah. Then what do you want to send?

Heheh, watch me. Pei Yuyang raised his eyebrows, a smile flowing from his peach blossom eyes.

At night, Qi Zhifan was depressed and had already laid down to sleep. However, he was sleeping in Wei Hans room. Looking at the various kinds of Doraemon and lying in Wei Hans bed, he smelled his scent but was unable to hold Wei Han. It simply was hard for him to fall asleep.

Suddenly, the cell phone vibrated again, and it was sent by Wei Han

Hubby, I really want you

Qi Zhifan, as if struck by lightning, completely couldnt remain calm and collected!

With a roll, he climbed out of bed. Qi Zhifan took several recipes that hed bought a long time ago and hurriedly went downstairs. He also had Butler Sun prepare a bunch of ingredients, then he rolled up his sleeves and

bang bang bang

started cutting up the vegetables in the kitchen.

Butler Sun glanced at the clock on the wall: 11PM.

Young Master Qi, its better to let me do it, Butler Sun wryly smiled and said. Where would their familys young master learn to cook? After all, did he receive some stimulation in the middle of the night?

No need, I can do it myself.

Qi Zhifan earnestly said. Hed long thought that his first cooking must be specially made for Wei Han.