Chapter 440: Forcibly Kissed by the Police Belle

But Lin Yuan only calmed down after rushing out of the office.

Wait a minute, I still don't know where the headquarters of Vital Energy Loan is.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath and pulled out his phone.

He opened the browser, typed "Vital Energy Loan headquarters address" and started searching.

The webpage loaded, full of vague promotional information, with no concrete office address at all.

Lin Yuan then opened the app and scrolled through every section like "About Us" and "Contact Us".

Inside there was only a 400 customer service number, identical to the one he had just dialed, and not even an email address.

Lin Yuan, helpless, called An Yunxi.

The phone rang three times, and An Yunxi's voice came through, sounding a bit lazy: "Hey? Lin Yuan, why are you calling me at this time?"

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, suppressed his inner anger, and asked: "An sis, do you know the headquarters address of Vital Energy Loan?"

An Yunxi paused there, her tone instantly turning puzzled: "Why are you asking about this?"

Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and briefly explained: "I previously borrowed some money from them, today I repaid 100,000 of the principal, but they said I still owe 300,000 in interest—this is clearly usury! I went to them for an explanation, but the customer service line is unreachable and I can't find their headquarters address."

On the phone, An Yunxi fell silent for a few seconds, then her tone suddenly turned grave: "Lin Yuan, stay calm—you can't afford to provoke Vital Energy Loan; they have a powerful background."

"Usury is usury; just work steadily for a few more years and you'll slowly pay it off."

"Besides, you don't know that Vital Energy Loan has long-term business with our Goddess Bar; we really shouldn't cause trouble for them, or we might even implicate the bar."

An Yunxi gave Lin Yuan a round of persuasion to dissuade him.

Hearing that, Lin Yuan's heart sank and he couldn't help retorting: "So we're just supposed to let this go?"

An Yunxi softly hummed in agreement on the other end, her tone admonishing: "Forget it. Do your job well at the Goddess Bar—the Goddess Boss clearly values you, and you'll surely get promotions and raises later; don't dwell on this."

"Once your work is done well and your income goes up, this amount of money will eventually cease to be a problem; don't let this matter affect your future."

Lin Yuan held the phone, listening to An Yunxi's words; the fire in his heart gradually gave way to helplessness. After thinking about his current situation, he finally sighed: "Alright, I got it."

After being talked down by An Yunxi, Lin Yuan finally gave up the idea of early repayment, feeling helpless.

There's no way—he can't even find their headquarters, so even if he went to demand an explanation, he'd have no target.

……

In the afternoon, Su Monong suddenly summoned senior staff and held a monthly commendation ceremony.

At 2 p. m., the large meeting room of Su Group was fully seated;

the company's monthly commendation ceremony was underway.

As Lin Yuan just walked into the meeting room, an Administrative Department colleague led him to the front row, and the surrounding gazes were full of envy.

Soon, the host walked onto the stage, microphone in hand, and said loudly:

"At this commendation ceremony, we specially award Comrade Lin Yuan the 'Outstanding Contribution Award'! He successfully coordinated multiple resources, resolved the crisis of the east city factory demolition and relocation, and saved the company nearly ten million in losses!"

Applause instantly echoed through the meeting room; Lin Yuan rose and walked onto the stage, standing tall.

Su Monong, wearing a well-tailored white suit, personally walked over holding the honor certificate and bonus envelope.

She wore a rare smile: "Lin Yuan, you did great—this is what you deserve."

Su Monong handed the envelope to Lin Yuan, adding: "Besides the honor certificate, the company is additionally rewarding you with this month's bonus of 200,000; I hope you keep up the good work."

Upon hearing that, Lin Yuan felt a bit dazed.

He had been worrying about how to clear that 300,000 in interest, and yet Su Group just rewarded him with 200,000?

This counts as sending charcoal in the snow.

Lin Yuan received the certificate and envelope with both hands, saying solemnly: "Thank you, Director Su; I will continue to work hard."

Below the stage, Wind Control Department Director Lu Chengyu sat in the corner, his face growing increasingly grim.

He gazed at Lin Yuan on stage, the focus of everyone's attention……

Lu Chengyu's fingers unconsciously clenched the pen, his heart full of jealousy……

Lin Yuan has only been at the company a short time, yet he has repeatedly racked up merits, and now even the board values him highly!

The more Lu Chengyu thought about it, the more panicked he became, a strong sense of crisis surging in his heart:

"If this continues, my position as Wind Control Department Director will sooner or later be snatched by Lin Yuan!"

His eyes darkened, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind: "I can't wait any longer—I must actively deal with Lin Yuan!"

But upon second thought, Sun Weiwei had always been on his side before, yet now she obviously treats Lin Yuan as her own person, so he can't rely on her anymore.

Lu Chengyu's gaze shifted, and he soon thought of Qian Renhao……

That Qian Family young master who has always wanted to annex Su Group.

Since Sun Weiwei is unreliable, let's just cooperate with Qian Renhao!

Lu Chengyu silently murmured to himself……

Their interests are fundamentally aligned:

Qian Renhao wants to deal with Su Monong, and I want to get rid of Lin Yuan……

With inside‑outside cooperation, we could both eliminate Lin Yuan and help Qian Renhao cause trouble for Su Group,

achieving two goals with one move!

The meeting continued.

Lu Chengyu, however, secretly took out his phone, opened Qian Renhao's WeChat, and typed a line: 【Qian Young Master, do you have time to chat? Regarding Su Group, you previously wanted to cooperate with me, didn't you? I think we can talk.】

After sending it successfully, he put his phone away, looked up at Lin Yuan on stage, and a flicker of malice flashed in his eyes……

Lin Yuan, this time I'll see how you still manage to turn things around!

Soon, Qian Renhao replied in the WeChat: 【Oh? Director Lu, you finally figured it out? Good, this afternoon, meet me at the Blue Jazz Cafe.】

Actually, even earlier, Qian Renhao had secretly contacted Lu Chengyu, trying to buy off this Su Group Wind Control Department Director to make him his spy.

But back then, Lu Chengyu refused.

Now, Lu Chengyu found Qian Renhao again; this time, he intended to cooperate with Qian Renhao…

…

At three in the afternoon, Blue Note Café, inside a private booth.

The blinds filtered sunlight into tiny specks that fell on Lu Chengyu's tense side profile.

The American coffee before him had long gone cold, yet his fingers kept rubbing the rim, his gaze occasionally darting to the door, full of urgency and unease.

Finally, a figure in a black tailored suit pushed the door open…

Qian Renhao wore gold-rimmed glasses, his Patek Philippe watch on his wrist flashing a cold light, two bodyguards following behind him, exuding a strong presence.

"Young Master Qian, you've arrived." Lu Chengyu hurriedly rose to greet him.

Qian Renhao then sat on the leather sofa, legs crossed.

Qian Renhao took the cigar offered by the bodyguard, lit it, and took a deep drag.

Amid the swirling smoke, Qian Renhao's scrutinizing gaze fell on Lu Chengyu: "Sun Licheng previously cooperated with me, having him secretly help me deal with the Su Group. Unfortunately, he wouldn't obey, and you always want to negotiate terms with me."

"Now that we've gone our separate ways, are you sure you're obedient enough?"

Lu Chengyu hurriedly stepped forward two paces, bending his waist lower: "Young Master Qian, rest assured, I'm not like him—I will absolutely obey you; whatever you tell me to do, I will do!"

Qian Renhao curled the corner of his mouth in a mocking smile, pointing at his own feet: "If you're obedient, then kneel and show me your loyalty; as long as you are loyal enough to me, I will give you ample rewards."

Lu Chengyu's body tensed abruptly, his fingertips digging into his palms, his face flushing crimson…

After all, he is the director of the Wind Control Department of the Su Group; to kneel in public and learn loyalty is nothing short of a disgrace!

But thinking of Lin Yuan's step-by-step pressing threat, of possibly losing his position, and of the resources Qian Renhao could provide…

Lu Chengyu closed his eyes, then his knees slowly bent, and with a "thud" he knelt on the carpet.

"Woof… woof!" Two dry, hoarse dog-like sounds were squeezed from his throat, full of undisguisable humiliation.

Qian Renhao looked at his state and finally burst out laughing!

Qian Renhao casually pulled a check from his briefcase and threw it in front of Lu Chengyu: "What a good dog, master gives you a little reward."

Lu Chengyu looked up, and the number on the check was shockingly "10000000"!

Lu Chengyu's eyes instantly lit up, the humiliation replaced by ecstasy!

This is ten million after all!

At the Su Group, his annual salary is one million, but he'd have to go without food or drink to save up ten million.

Now he only needs to kneel to obtain ten million—this is literally a pie falling from the sky!

Lu Chengyu hurriedly picked up the check, clutching it tightly: "Thank you, Young Master Qian! Thank you, Young Master Qian!"

Qian Renhao restrained his smile, his tone turning a few degrees colder: "This is just a meeting gift; as long as you help me ruin Su Monong and obtain the Su Group's equity, there will be even more benefits later."

Lu Chengyu hastily nodded, like a chick pecking at grain: "Rest assured! I will absolutely not disappoint you!"

Qian Renhao glanced at him, his tone tinged with condescension: "As long as you act as my spy, help me smoothly take down Su Monong, once I control the Su Group, I'll give you a seat on the board."

"Besides, I'll also give you 5% of the Su Group's shares… enough to keep you clothed and fed for the rest of your life, right?"

Upon hearing "5% shares" and "a seat on the board," Lu Chengyu's eyes instantly lit up, his voice trembling with excitement: "Enough! More than enough! Young Master Qian, rest assured, I will absolutely not disappoint you!"

He had already begun scheming in his mind; as soon as he went to work tomorrow, he would check Su Monong's schedule for next week, determined to obtain the "letter of allegiance" as quickly as possible.

Qian Renhao looked at his eager, impatient expression and satisfiedly smiled: "Alright, go on; starting tomorrow, send the information to my private WeChat."

Lu Chengyu promptly agreed, respectfully withdrawing from the booth!

He felt that he was getting closer and closer to fame and fortune.

…

Evening.

Lin Yuan sat in his office chair, holding his phone, his fingertip opening the Vital Energy Loan app.

He saw the words "remaining interest 300,000" on the page, took a deep breath, and clicked the "partial repayment" option.

He entered the amount of 200,000…

This was the commendation bonus he had just received this afternoon; after confirming submission, the page quickly refreshed.

The remaining interest figure on the screen changed to "100,000"; Lin Yuan looked at that line, his furrowed brows finally relaxing a bit, a sense of satisfaction welling up inside.

"If I save up a bit more, I can completely pay off this damned online loan." He muttered softly, then slipped his phone back into his pocket.

Just then, his phone suddenly vibrated—a WeChat notification.

Lin Yuan took out his phone and opened it; the sender was the policewoman Mu Lingxue, her avatar still showing her in a neat police uniform.

Mu Lingxue's first message popped up: "I got off work early today, just happen to be free; let's have dinner together tonight."

Immediately after, another message appeared: "By the way, let's discuss the case details of the 907 Task Force; those four robbers have still not been heard from, and the case needs your help."

Lin Yuan looked at the two messages, recalled his previous experience chasing the robbers with Mu Lingxue, and typed a reply on the screen: "Okay."

Mu Lingxue replied: "Then it's set; after you get off work tonight, come to my unit to find me~"

…

Evening, at the entrance of the City Public Security Bureau.

The setting sun dyed the beige building a warm gold.

Mu Lingxue walked out of the main doors with a black backpack on her back.

She had taken off her police uniform; now she was wearing casual attire.

Her top was a light gray fitted T-shirt, outlining neat shoulder lines.

She paired it with dark blue skinny jeans, making her legs look slender and straight.

On her feet were white canvas shoes; her whole person lost some of the police uniform's sternness, gaining a fresh, pretty Korean‑girl vibe.

Her long hair casually draped over her shoulders; when the wind blew, the ends swayed lightly, especially eye‑catching.

Mu Lingxue had just reached the roadside, intending to wait for Lin Yuan to arrive, when a sudden burst of urgent engine roar came from afar.

The sound grew closer.

A bright red Ferrari SF90 sports car burst through the twilight and came to a steady stop in front of her.

The gleam on its body flashed dazzling light in the setting sun.

Passersby couldn't help but stop and stare curiously at the luxury car.

The red sports car's door opened slowly, and Baihejie stepped out from the driver's seat.

He wore a well-tailored dark gray suit, with a white shirt underneath, no tie, and the collar casually unbuttoned two buttons, 【

On his wrist he wore an exquisite watch, his posture upright.

Baihejie's mouth held a gentle smile, making him look graceful and charming.

Mu Lingxue's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and her steps halted instinctively.

Her face was full of doubt; she blinked and looked at the Baihejie before her??

Mu Lingxue's tone carried obvious surprise: 'Baihejie? What are you doing here?'

Baihejie didn't answer right away, but quickly walked to the passenger side and opened the door.

Baihejie took out a beautifully wrapped bouquet of red roses from inside, the petals still bearing dew drops, looking lush and tempting.

He held the flowers and walked to Mu Lingxue, slightly bowing, his attitude sincere unlike his usual self: 'Lingxue, I've come to apologize to you.'

'When I was detained at the police station, I was in a bad mood, my attitude toward you was terrible, I said many things I shouldn't have; I know I was wrong, and I hope you can forgive me.'

He pushed the red roses forward, his eyes showing a hint of nervousness and also persistence: 'This bouquet is for you; I hope you'll give me a chance to make amends.'

Mu Lingxue's brows furrowed slightly; she didn't take the flowers, merely looking at him doubtfully.

Baihejie seemed to see through her doubt and added: 'Actually, in the police station interrogation room, when I first saw you, I fell in love at first sight.'

'At that time you were wearing a police uniform, your eyes firm and earnest, and I felt you were unlike any girl I had ever met.'

'This time I came not just to apologize, but to tell you I want to pursue you, hoping you'll give me a chance to get to know you.'

Having said that, he held the flowers with both hands, quietly gazing at Mu Lingxue, waiting for her reply; the surrounding air seemed to grow a little quiet because of this frank confession.

Mu Lingxue coldly replied, 'Are you sick?'

'If you're sick, go see a doctor; the psychiatry department of Seventh Hospital is quite good, suitable for you.'

She turned sideways, avoiding the red roses Baihejie offered, and her gaze went straight to the road in front of the Public Security Bureau's gate.

Mu Lingxue obviously had no intention of dealing with him; her thoughts were wholly on waiting for Lin Yuan.

Baihejie's fingers gripping the bouquet stiffened a bit, the grace on his face fading a little, yet he still refused to give up.

Baihejie stepped forward half a pace, his voice deliberately gentle: 'Lingxue, I truly like you; my attitude at the police station was bad, I know I was wrong, please forgive me this once.'

Mu Lingxue finally turned to look at him, her eyes full of cold disdain: 'I don't think highly of you.'

'You, a mixed-up underworld type, dare to talk about liking me?'

Baihejie's face instantly darkened, the joints of his hand gripping the flower stem whitening, yet he quickly suppressed the anger beneath his eyes.

Baihejie spoke with a defensive tone: 'Lingxue, don't misunderstand! I'm not involved with the underworld; I run a legitimate import-export business, that previous incident was just a misunderstanding—I was framed!'

Mu Lingxue let out a light scoff, her voice full of mockery: 'Whether you're mixed up with the underworld, the Municipal Bureau's files spell it out clearly—no need for you to make excuses here.'

'If you're sensible, just drive off quickly; don't delay me while I wait for someone.'

Baihejie looked at Mu Lingxue's unresponsive attitude, his inner anger rising, yet he dared not erupt&……

He still wanted to pursue Mu Lingxue, but couldn't let their relationship turn completely hostile.

He pushed the bouquet toward Mu Lingxue again, his voice somewhat sincere: 'Lingxue, I truly fell in love with you at first sight; when I saw you in the interrogation room, I……'

'Shut up.' Mu Lingxue cut him off directly, her eyes icy: 'If you keep pestering me, I'll call the team right now and have colleagues come "invite" you back to the bureau for another cup of tea.'

Baihejie's words got stuck in his throat.

Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz S600 drove up slowly and stopped not far from the gate of the Public Security Bureau.

Lin Yuan sat in the Mercedes-Benz car, his hand on the steering wheel relaxing.

Lin Yuan saw Baihejie, his face instantly sinking; he hurriedly pushed open the car door and got out.

Lin Yuan rushed forward, his voice tinged with urgency and wariness: 'Baihejie, what are you doing?'

Lin Yuan instinctively thought Baihejie intended harm to Mu Lingxue, reaching out to shield her behind him.

Lin Yuan's eyes fixed tightly on Baihejie, as if guarding against something.

This scene warmed Mu Lingxue's heart; this guy really does know how to protect women.

Baihejie saw Lin Yuan, his eyelid twitched violently, and instantly flashed in his mind the image of being brutally beaten by Lin Yuan before&……

That pain seemed still to linger on his body, making him grit his teeth in hatred.

But he knew deep down he could never beat Lin Yuan, so he could only suppress his anger.

Baihejie forced himself to sound calm: 'Lin Yuan, I'm on a date with Officer Mu; stay out of it and move aside.'

'A date?' Lin Yuan froze, his eyes full of doubt.

He instinctively glanced at the red rose bouquet still in Baihejie's hand, then turned his head to Mu Lingxue, whom he was protecting behind him, waiting for her explanation.

Mu Lingxue walked out from behind Lin Yuan and naturally reached out to link her arm with his.

Mu Lingxue explained: 'Lin Yuan, don't bother with him; he's just a nutcase, inexplicably trying to court me—brain-dead.'

'A mixed-up underworld type still trying to chase a female police officer? Truly toxic.'

Baihejie was completely bewildered??

Baihejie pointed at Lin Yuan, his voice filled with incredulous questioning: 'Not…… I'm mixed up with the underworld, you can't be with me?? Then you can be with him??'

Mu Lingxue lifted her head to glance at Lin Yuan, her eyes carrying a hint of smile, and answered bluntly: 'Yeah, he's my boyfriend.'

'I don't believe it!' Baihejie grew agitated, his tone turning excited, seemingly unwilling to accept that answer.

Mu Lingxue said no more, turned her head to Lin Yuan, and reached out to steady his shoulder……

She actually tiptoed and planted a kiss directly on Lin Yuan's lips.

At this moment, Lin Yuan was stunned.

Lin Yuan's body stiffened for a moment, the warm sweet sensation on his lips... made his heart skip a beat, his eyes full of surprise.

He thought, was he being forcefully kissed by the female police belle??

Lin Yuan never expected that Mu Lingxue would be this bold?

He directly kissed her lips! This is!

Baihejie watched this scene, completely breaking down, he angrily said: "No, he's also mixed in the Underworld, why can he?!"

Mu Lingxue's hand holding Lin Yuan's arm paused for a moment, she turned her head to look at Lin Yuan?

Mu Lingxue's eyes were full of doubt, her tone inquisitive: "He said, you're mixed in the Underworld??"

At this moment, Lin Yuan's heart jumped violently!