Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: What Bad Luck? You Can Meet a Criminal in a cab? (1/2)
Chapter 103: What Bad Luck? You Can Meet a Criminal in a cab?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“So, I’ll make the dinner reservation?”
When Zhao Ruoxi agreed to the dinner invitation, Su Xuan began feeling nervous. After all, they had only been on one date, and had met just twice in total.
Then, Su Xuan was assigned to the city’s anti-pickpocketing team. The major operation kept him busier than ever, leaving him with hardly any time to check his phone or nurture his budding relationship.
Running into Zhao Ruoxi here was a complete surprise.
Now that they had met, and dinner was approaching, Su Xuan, being the guy, felt the need to suggest something.
When Zhao Ruoxi agreed, Su Xuan felt a pleasant thrill. The excitement he felt at that moment seemed even greater than when he apprehended a criminal. He took a deep breath, pulled out his phone, and asked, “Great! I haven’t been to the city in years; it feels a bit unfamiliar.”
After hearing this, Su Xuan opened his phone, found a well-known local restaurant, and made a reservation. Then he led Zhao Ruoxi there.
Both of them were straightforward, and their conversation on the way was filled with recent work stories. During this short journey, the relaxed feeling from their previous conversations returned.
By the time they reached the restaurant, the atmosphere between them was no longer as distant as before.
At the dinner table, they discussed the recent criminals Su Xuan had caught, and even Zhao Ruoxi couldn’t help but be surprised when she heard about the number of people he had apprehended.
“These days, 1 heard on the news that our city’s anti-pickpocket team has gained a new expert in catching thieves.”
“Any thief who shows up in front of him hasn’t been able to escape his grasp…”
Zhao Ruoxi, as if connecting the dots, turned to look at Su Xuan with surprise, asking, “Could that person be you?”
At her words, Su Xuan paused. As he recalled, there had been reporters who came to interview them.
“If the news you saw was from our local official news…”
“Then it’s most likely me.”
“You’re amazing!”
Zhao Ruoxi looked at him with astonishment and immediately continued, “When you were at my station before, I should have realized you were a pro at catching thieves!”
“But alas…”
“Back then, 1 didn’t have such keen eyes…”
“But 1 never thought you would actually join the anti-pickpocket team!”
“That’s incredible!”
Su Xuan felt nervous under her bright, admiring eyes. He quickly waved his hand and modestly replied, “No, no, I’m just temporarily assigned there.”
“I’ll have to return to the county eventually.”
As these words left his mouth, Zhao Ruoxi, who had been secretly anxious about Su Xuan possibly staying in the city for good, breathed a sigh of relief. When she heard that Su Xuan was only temporarily assigned, she secretly relaxed.
When Zhao Ruoxi had heard about Su Xuan coming to the city, she had been worried that he might stay there indefinitely. This would have complicated their relationship, given her position at the station and the difficulties of her moving up in the ranks.
Fortunately, Su Xuan was just temporarily assigned.
Unaware of her secret thoughts, Su Xuan continued the conversation.
Su Xuan thoroughly enjoyed their meal. However, he had initially thought about suggesting they go watch a movie or do something else after lunch. But as it turned out, Zhao Ruoxi was in the city for a meeting. Their meeting had been a matter of fortunate timing, as she had a brief lunch break in her busy schedule.