Chapter 1284: Do You Mind Having One More?
Parking the Porsche at the entrance of the police station, Lin Tian lowered the car window, took out a cigarette, clenched it in his mouth, lit it, and began to puff away leisurely.
Lin Tian doesn’t smoke often, typically only when he’s troubled or at ease, and right now, he felt pretty relaxed.
Before long, a gracefully poised, charming woman emerged from the police station.
She was wearing a loose-fitting white T-shirt, blue knee-length shorts, and a pair of black canvas shoes, presenting a very simple look.
Yet, despite her simple attire, as she walked, it seemed like she was wearing high heels with her elegant stride, exuding a captivating aura all over.
Beep beep!
Lin Tian honked twice, and Zhang Ya’Er spotted the conspicuous Porsche immediately, quickened her steps, opened the passenger side door, and got in.
Closing the car door, feeling the cool air conditioning on her, Zhang Ya’Er let out a comfortable hum.
Spotting Lin Tian right away, Zhang Ya’Er giggled, "What’s up? Already reacting?? These few days being cooped up inside, I’ve been holding in a lot of heat too."
After saying that, Zhang Ya’Er even lifted a hand and placed it on Lin Tian’s leg.
Slap!
Lin Tian swiftly grabbed her wrist and placed it back on her own smooth, long legs, took another drag on his cigarette, flicked the butt out the window, and said, "I’m not some gentleman, don’t joke with me like that."
"How is this a joke?" Zhang Ya’Er said with a seductive smile, "This is just dry wood meeting fierce fire, besides, I’m not exactly a proper lady either."
Though she spoke like that, Zhang Ya’Er eventually didn’t get handsy with Lin Tian again. Joking was one thing; being rejected again would really be a blow. Moreover, Zhang Ya’Er knew Lin Tian had a bit of disdain for her, thinking she was not clean.
Lin Tian adjusted his posture and asked, "How’ve you been these past days inside?"
"Apart from being interrogated three times, most of the time I’ve been kept in a single cell. Except for the bad food and boredom, everything else was alright. Actually, I’ve slimmed down a bit; did you notice at first glance that I’ve gotten thinner?" Zhang Ya’Er responded truthfully.
Five days ago, Zhang Ya’Er walked into the Inspectorate with a recording file and a bank statement to turn herself in. She also reported Zhou, which provided new leads, saving the police a lot of time, leading to the swift arrest of the main culprit, Wang Daoran.
Logically, apart from being involved in gambling, Zhang Ya’Er was also involved in drugs, making her a major offender facing significant sentencing!
But it’s been only five days, and she’s out of the police station, strutting openly. All of this is because Lin Tian was working things out behind the scenes.
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Ya’Er wouldn’t foolishly go to the police station with evidence to surrender; she should have found a chance to slip out of Kanyue City early, then escape abroad with a fake ID and passport.
The surrender was Lin Tian’s demand, and being released so quickly was because Tan Wenxing arranged for her to have an undercover identity.
An undercover turning themselves in, providing evidence against major crime suspects, contributing greatly to the case resolution, is indeed a major merit, so releasing her was rightful.
Hearing Zhang Ya’Er say she lost weight, Lin Tian turned his head to assess her again, smiled, and shook his head, "No, you gained a bit."
"You rogue, I meant did I get slimmer around the waist and legs. Why are you looking at my chest? I’ll just assume by ’gaining’ you mean I got a bit fuller."
"..."
"You’ve looked, then why turn your head back? Hypocrite! Or maybe... does sis let you cop a feel?"
"..."
Lin Tian wanted to, but ultimately didn’t reach out his hand. He changed the subject, asking, "Is there somewhere you want to go now?"
Zhang Ya’Er blinked her eyes and said, "I want to eat meat! I’ve lost weight, need to regain it, you’re treating, right?"
"Alright! Buckle up then."
According to Zhang Ya’Er’s request, Lin Tian took her to a barbecue restaurant.
Zhang Ya’Er was genuinely hungry, famished. Watching Lin Tian turning the meat on the grill, she was already swallowing a few gulps of saliva. With her ’innocent’ bright eyes, she asked, "Is it done yet?"
"No."
Gulp.
She took a sip of beer and asked again, "Is it ready now?"
Lin Tian shook his head.
"It’s about done, about seven or eight tenths cooked is enough!" Zhang Ya’Er exclaimed like a little girl.
Lin Tian gave her a glance, thinking inside, this girl looks quite cute in this manner.
Immediately, memories of this girl slicing off someone’s finger in a gambling den came to Lin Tian’s mind. Bloodthirsty and violent, it seemed he could still hear the chilling screams of DS.
Lin Tian handed the tongs to her, saying, "Then you grill it yourself."
Zhang Ya’Er frowned and said, "No, my cooking skills are awful. I’m just here to eat, and moreover, I’m the hero here, you should act more gentlemanly. Take it as rewarding me."
"Alright," Lin Tian rolled his eyes, then brushed a near-done slab of beef with sauce and placed it on Zhang Ya’Er’s plate.
Zhang Ya’Er immediately picked up her chopsticks and began to feast, once her mouth was too full to handle, she took another sip of beer and gave Lin Tian a thumbs up, satisfaction written all over her face.
Lin Tian didn’t react to her, leisurely eating as well. The taste really wasn’t bad.
Zhang Ya’Er had another sip of beer, and instead of eating, she just watched Lin Tian quietly, eventually smiling dreamily once more.
"What are you smiling about while looking at me?"
"I suddenly had an idea."
"What?"
"I feel like falling in love."
Poof...
The beer in Lin Tian’s mouth sprayed out.
Zhang Ya’Er complained, "What’s the big deal? Is it necessary to be so overly dramatic? You have a problem with me wanting to fall in love?"
"No, no," Lin Tian waved his hand, "It’s just that your sudden turn almost threw my back out."
Zhang Ya’Er rolled her eyes, picked up a skewer of chicken wings and placed it on the plate, saying, "When we were in the gambling scene, I thought you were quite dangerous and hard to approach. But now... you seem pretty good, suitable for a relationship."
"If you want to fall in love, find someone else, I have a girlfriend," Lin Tian said.
With no surprise at all, Zhang Ya’Er replied, "I know, I also know you have more than one."
"..."
"Hey, would you mind having one more?"