Chapter 432: Gonna Catch You

The train rides through the night, the windows passing over a pitch‑black plain, and the passengers on board slump crookedly against their seats to sleep.

Yang Yin still seems immersed in the bonfire party atmosphere, still full of energy, unwilling to sleep.

Sitting on the bedside, looking at Lu Cheng across the opposite bunk, says, "Lu San'er, this train is too noisy, I can't sleep; don't fall asleep, let's chat a while."

Lu Cheng, exhausted beyond measure, grabs the blanket, pulls it over his head to sleep, but quickly lifts it again.

He doesn't know which passenger slept before, but the blanket smells of stinky foot odor.

Seeing Lu Cheng ignore her, Yang Yin pouts, and her gaze unintentionally lands on Lu Cheng's waist.

While Lu Cheng's eyes are half‑closed and inattentive, Yang Yin suddenly stands, snatches the Jade Pendant from Lu Cheng's waist.

The value of this Jade Pendant needs no explanation; it has always been regarded as a treasure, worn close to the body.

When Yang Yin snatches it, Lu Cheng hurriedly stands, "Hand it to me quickly, this isn't a toy for you to play with."

"Why are you so stingy!"

"It has nothing to do with stinginess; you can have any of my other things, but the Dragon Pendant is off‑limits."

Seeing Lu Cheng say he'll take it back, Yang Yin quickly hides it behind her: "Then answer a few questions first."

Lu Cheng, helpless, "Ask."

"Did I cause you any trouble along the way?"

Lu Cheng inhales, "What kind of question is that?" but still answers honestly, "No, you've been fairly obedient."

"So when Director Li won't disclose who took the Educated Youth, does that mean I coaxed it out?"

One must admit Yang Yin's on‑the‑spot reaction is strong; although she used a fake reporter identity to deceive people, Lu Cheng had done the same before, a case of half a pound against eight ounces, no one blames anyone.

"Yes, yes, without you we couldn't have rescued those Educated Youth."

"After rescuing the Educated Youth, is it because of my words that they agreed not to cause trouble and bought us three more months?"

"You even said my dad died…"

"I said Minister Lu, not really your father."

Lu Cheng rubs his nose, "Alright, alright, consider it a Merit for you; it's all your credit. Fine, later I'll apply for a commendation for you."

Yang Yin, unfazed, "I'm not part of your unit; what's the point of applying for a commendation! All you need to do is keep your word. You said before that I helped you keep the Educated Youth from causing trouble, so give me this Jade Pendant."

All that questioning, and it circles back.

Lu Cheng had indeed promised, but truly can't bear it: "Ahem, you… change it!"

Yang Yin widens her eyes, "What do you mean? Are you trying to renege? You can't do this; you're breaking your word…"

Lu Cheng laughs, "Since you learned so much about me from Xiao Piqiu, you should know I'm a scoundrel."

Yang Yin is on the verge of tears, "How can you do this, breaking your word… Ah, don't snatch it, I won't give you…"

Lu Cheng could never really give it to her; if Master found out, he'd definitely get a beating.

But Yang Yin clutches tightly, refusing to let go; perhaps she overexerted, and with this tug she involuntarily leans backward.

The bed is right behind, and Lu Cheng is also dragged onto it, pressed on top, and Yang Yin suddenly dares not move.

Lu Cheng just watches quietly, suddenly getting the urge to intimidate.

"Sss, not to brag, but from this close you look decent, and your body feels quite soft."

"You…" Yang Yin, flustered, "I, I'll give it to you, just get up."

Lu Cheng refuses to get up: "Now you want to give it, it's too late; you say this long night is endless, shouldn't we do something to kill the boredom?"

Seeing Lu Cheng deliberately leaning closer, Yang Yin nearly cries.

"Don't scare me, don't bully me, or I'll call for help."

"Call for help? Call whom? I'm the Train Police; calling anyone won't help, so I advise you not to resist, otherwise I'll get excited."

"Woo, no, you're being a rogue…" Yang Yin pushes, but Lu Cheng deliberately teases her, refusing to get up.

Just as Yang Yin is about to burst into tears, the small door of the Bunk Car is suddenly pulled open, startling both.

After all, the two aren't married, not even boyfriend‑girlfriend; if Yang Yin were to shout 'catch the rogue' now, the passengers would instantly turn into righteous heroes and seize Lu Cheng.

However, Lu Cheng believes Yang Yin won't do that.

Someone opens the door; Lu Cheng instinctively thinks a passenger entered the wrong carriage, but when he looks back, he sees it's the Train Captain.

The Train Captain, seeing this scene with Lu Cheng pressing a young girl, is instantly embarrassed and at a loss.

"Um, Lu Jingzhang, I don't know, look… sorry, I didn't see anything, uh, I'll close the door for you."

The Train Captain, being quite perceptive, quickly shuts the door while inwardly sighing, 'Young people really are hot‑headed; they act recklessly on a train.'

Lu Cheng isn't very familiar with this Train Captain; they've only met twice during shift changes, and honestly, with a situation like this with Yang Yin, any explanation would be superfluous.

But an explanation is needed; otherwise it will spread, and the gossiping Train Staff on the train could ruin his reputation.

Grabbing the Jade Pendant hastily, Lu Cheng pulls the door open and chases after.

"Train Captain, you've misunderstood; I was just taking the Jade Pendant…"

Lu Cheng thinks it's fine not to explain; once he does, the Train Captain immediately shows a meaning‑laden smile.

"I understand, I understand; Lu Jingzhang is still young, but on a train we must mind the impact."

Alright, that's an explanation then.

Lu Cheng can only nod, turn around, and prepare to return to the Bunk Car.

"Hey Lu Jingzhang, look, this interruption made me forget the main matter…"

The Train Captain's expression suddenly becomes solemn.

Lu Cheng proactively asks, "Did something happen on the train? Tell me, and I'll handle it."

Although Lu Cheng is just hitching a ride and not on duty, everyone works in the same unit, so mutual help is normal.

Besides, I've already helped you on duty; you can't keep speaking nonsense.

Lu Cheng assumes an accident occurred in some carriage; now, in the late night, police presence is thin, so the Train Captain came to ask for his help.

But it turned out not to be so.

The Train Captain pulled Lu Cheng into a deserted spot and said, "Lu Jingzhang, I just received an urgent notice from Captain Lei…"

"Captain Lei?" Lu Cheng felt a bit helpless; it was already this late, and he was still at work!

His health was clearly not great, yet he still didn't take a proper rest.

That old man is going to wear himself out on duty; when he gets back, Lu Cheng will be ready to give him a good talking‑to.

Work is important, but it shouldn't be done at the risk of one's life.

"Oh, right, Train Captain, what notice did you receive?"

The Train Captain hesitated for a moment and said, "The call was originally meant for Bureau Chief Qian, but after learning you were already on the train, they urgently contacted the Jiwu Section, saying that…"

The Public Security department wants to arrest you, Captain Lei said, ordering you not to return to Beijing; wait until the next stop, and then get off the train."