Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 889 - 888: More Than Just a Little

After finishing the recording, Mu Lingshan looked at Chu Ge, "Now that you've made your vow, and we've come all this way, what are you planning to do?"Chu Ge scratched his head, "Do what? What else can I do, of course, go back to the city, right?"

Mu Lingshan raised her eyebrows, "Go back to the city? Are you sure? There's really nothing else you want to do?"

Chu Ge chuckled awkwardly, saying nothing definite.

Mu Lingshan flicked Chu Ge's forehead with her fingers, "I'm asking you a question, why are you playing dead?"

"Well, nothing else, right?"

"Really nothing?"

"Seems...maybe there is something else I could do?"

"So you have something in mind?"

"Uh, what am I thinking about?"

Mu Lingshan laughed more speechlessly, "Are you pretending with me? You're quite good at it."

Chu Ge broke into a sweat, and scratched his head innocently, "I'm not pretending, what am I pretending for?"

Mu Lingshan didn't expose him; now that she's calmed down, she rarely gets to spend more time with Chu Ge, so she continued to tease, "You guess?"

Mu Lingshan didn't mention anything else, and Chu Ge deliberately said nothing, playing dumb is his strong suit. He blinked blankly, "I really don't know what you're talking about, how can I guess?"

Suddenly, Mu Lingshan headbutted Chu Ge on the forehead.

"So, do you remember anything now?"

The headbutt, rather than an attack, was more like a reminder.

Chu Ge rubbed his forehead, hesitated for a moment, and gave Mu Lingshan a bitter smile, "Okay, I remember now."

Mu Lingshan nodded, "What do you remember?"

"I remember there are still some things I can't figure out, like oranges, bananas, apples, kiwis..."

Mu Lingshan's expression froze, it wasn't the answer she hoped for, although even on this issue, she hadn't found a particularly precise answer, especially after staying over at Qin Ruojing's house that night, she became even more confused about this issue.

At this moment... since Chu Ge put it that way, it seemed to imply a kind of gentle refusal.

Seeing the change in Mu Lingshan's expression, to be honest, Chu Ge also felt uncomfortable inside, but considering Mu Lingshan's support and feelings for him all along, he didn't want this meeting with Mu Lingshan to turn out too badly.

"Right, there's something else I thought about."

Mu Lingshan forced a smile and asked casually, "Hmm? What is it?"

"It's just..." Chu Ge paused briefly, "It's just that I miss you when I can't see you."

Although this is a simple phrase, Mu Lingshan suddenly felt a little sore in her nose, she raised her hand to pinch her nose, and pretended to disdainfully roll her eyes at Chu Ge, "Yeah right, I don't believe even a punctuation mark from what you say."

Chu Ge scratched his head, suddenly not knowing what else to say.

After a while, Mu Lingshan flicked Chu Ge's forehead again, "Really?"

Chu Ge gazed out the car window, "Really."

Mu Lingshan didn't make Chu Ge meet her eyes directly, she just let him look outside, and casually asked as if discussing the weather, "Is it just a little bit?"

Chu Ge turned his head to meet Mu Lingshan's eyes, wearing his signature smile, "More than a little bit, more than a little bit."

Mu Lingshan also smiled, but her smile contained a hint of desolation and helplessness, "Alright, I get it, let's go back."

Chu Ge nodded, "Okay."

Mu Lingshan reluctantly smiled and pinched Chu Ge's nose, "Sometimes, I really want to lock you up so you can't go out and cause trouble anymore."

She said this, but in her heart, she thought, "That way, I can always see you."

Chu Ge chuckled, a thought suddenly flashed in his mind, he was slightly stunned, went over the thought quickly in his mind, and then he became excited, Mu Lingshan really gave him a good idea!

With excitement brimming over, Chu Ge's smile grew even brighter. He said, "No problem, next time I really get into trouble, I'll definitely call you and turn myself in."

"Get lost. What nonsense are you spouting? Do you really want to eat prison food?" Mu Lingshan glared fiercely at Chu Ge and gave him a kick. "Go hop in the driver's seat, we've been out for quite a while now. I should probably head back."

"Okay!"

Chu Ge responded enthusiastically, slid over to the driver's seat, and turned the car around, heading back in the direction of Lidu City District.

Mu Lingshan sat in the back, looking at Chu Ge's profile. She realized she genuinely liked this guy more and more.

She asked herself, if there ever came a day when Chu Ge got into trouble and it came down to her, or he genuinely came to surrender himself to her, could she really bring herself to arrest him?

Mu Lingshan pondered this over and over, unable to come up with an answer. In the end, she shook her head with an amused smile. What nonsense—this was clearly just a casual joke from Chu Ge, and yet here she was seriously mulling it over.

Little did she know, in a certain sense, what Chu Ge said wasn't entirely nonsense. He and Mu Lingshan had played a little word game.

The reason he talked about going to Mu Lingshan the next time was because this time, it was Lin Gaoze he needed to find, and he really did have a little trouble brewing.

When the police car left Lidu City District, it was driving recklessly, full of aggression, but it returned quite smoothly.

Chu Ge dropped Mu Lingshan off near the City Bureau and then got out of the car. He immediately called Lin Gaoze, and after ensuring Lin Gaoze was free to talk, he concisely explained his idea.

Hanging up the phone, Chu Ge's face broke into his trademark smile. Lin Gaoze, on the other hand, was left bewildered, both speechless and helpless. He was truly impressed by Chu Ge; coming up with such an outlandish idea was just so like him.

However, after his initial helplessness, Lin Gaoze calmed down and thought about Chu Ge's plan. It kindled a certain admiration and excitement within him. Knowing someone like Chu Ge, life really was full of surprises and fun...

After spending the afternoon at Tianqing Company, Chu Ge went home in the evening. Whether the Qin Family sisters had discussed anything was unclear—all that was certain was that they didn't mention Mu Lingshan again. After dinner, the three of them watched some TV together, and by nine o'clock, Qin Ruojing had taken a bath and returned to the bedroom.

Chu Ge and Qin Ruoying watched a bit more TV, casually chatting about her work at the kindergarten. After freshening up, he also returned to the bedroom, only to find Qin Ruojing already asleep, her sleeping face looking somewhat tired.

Chu Ge was also feeling a bit tired, so he quietly slipped under the covers and fell asleep immediately.

The next morning, Chu Ge received a call from Mu Lingshan, regarding Mu Xiaoting's return to Lidu.

According to Mu Xiaoting, her purpose for coming to Lidu this time was the same as before—to dispel any thoughts Mu Lingshan had about Chu Ge. As for joining Tianqing Company, there was no ulterior motive; she genuinely liked this line of work. With nothing else to do in Lidu, she figured she'd find something to occupy her time.

Last night, Mu Xiaoting stayed with Mu Lingshan. She said she hadn't called in advance because she knew Mu Lingshan was busy at work and didn't want her to come pick her up specifically.

These reasons all sounded quite reasonable, but Chu Ge couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. He suspected Mu Xiaoting might have some other motives.

However, Mu Xiaoting's matter wasn't something Chu Ge felt urgently concerned about. Given her background, she wouldn't be engaging in industrial espionage. She could do as she pleased for now, especially with Tong Yaqi and Mu Lingshan both involved; who knows, maybe Mu Xiaoting wouldn't last long at Tianqing.

For Chu Ge, the most pressing thing on his mind was to get Li Zheming to talk. If all went well, Lin Gaoze should have some news for him by tonight.

From the morning, Chu Ge stayed home patiently waiting, and finally received Lin Gaoze's call at three in the afternoon.

"Chu Ge, I've made all the necessary arrangements for you."

Upon hearing these words, Chu Ge's lips curled into a slight smile. "Thanks, Officer Lin. I'll head to the hospital in a bit, and once I'm done, I'll treat you to a drink."

"Whether we drink or not is minor; just make sure to be extra careful. I know you're skilled, but you can't possibly stay alert indefinitely. Don't let anything catch you off guard."

Chu Ge felt a warmth in his heart and chuckled, "Don't worry. Since Officer Lin, you're standing by me so loyally, I can't afford to mess this up—otherwise, I'd really be letting you down."

"I won't beat around the bush; truthfully, I'm not entirely confident about all this. It's just that if anyone else aside from you proposed this plan, I wouldn't even consider it for a second—I'd flat out refuse."

Lin Gaoze said as much, and truly felt it too. No matter how he looked at it, what Chu Ge intended to do was risky. If things went south, he—being the "accomplice"—would undoubtedly face serious consequences.

He agreed to Chu Ge's request for three reasons.

First, thanks to Chu Ge, he got involved in this major case, essentially reaping a substantial credit effortlessly. Along with his previous achievements in investigating the gambling at Jinkai Villa, he would likely be promoted to the position of Executive Deputy Director at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Without Chu Ge, who knows how far away he'd be from reaching this point?

Second, he couldn't quite figure out Chu Ge. He had a strong hunch that this madman had some significant background.

As for the third reason, putting aside any self-serving motives, he genuinely respected Chu Ge for being a true man. Not everyone could make such a brave decision.

"Haha, thanks for the compliment, Officer Lin. By the way, Mu Lingshan doesn't know about this yet, right?"

"Nope, so far, it's just the two of us who know, plus a few people I've informed. They all have a solid relationship with me and know to keep their mouths shut."

"Then it's all set."

"Alright then, I won't ramble. I'll just wish you success. I look forward to you coming back and treating me to that drink."