Chapter 93: Testing the Waters
Word Number:186
Author:梦里的漩涡
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Release Time:2026-01-09
I understood exactly what he was saying. It was a win-win situation; it kept me out of trouble, and the police had a cover story they could actually make public. Walking out of that office, his parting words were still ringing in my head: "Xia Ning, once you graduate from college, why don't you think about joining the Special Forces?" My response had been noncommittal: "I'll give it some serious thought, Uncle Zhang..." When I got back to the lobby, my dad was sitting there waiting. The second he saw me, he was on his feet and rushing over. "Well? What was it about?" He looked so incredibly tense. "It’s nothing, Dad. Just some loose ends from the last case they needed to clear up. Let's head home," I said, giving him a reassuring smile. "As long as everything's okay." My dad finally relaxed and a smile broke across his face. "Since we’re already here in the city, let’s go buy your mother a new handbag to take home." Of course, I happily agreed. We didn't even bother calling a cab after leavin