Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 94: It’s Over, Caught Red-Handed!? (Please Subscribe) (1/2)
Chapter 95: Chapter 94: It’s Over, Caught Red-Handed!? (Please Subscribe)
Outside the rented apartment’s window, the sun hung low, casting the signs of the years on the buildings of the City East District with mottled walls that retained a burning heat.
Above, thunderclouds rumbled, and waves of dry heat surged amid startling claps of thunder.
Lin Chuan stayed inside his rented room, and even though the fan squeaked as it spun, bringing a breeze of cool air, beads of sweat still formed on his forehead.
He stared at the message sent by Youyou, lost in thought.
No way, Youyou, you’re joining in on the commotion too?
Little Landlady, Xia Qingqing, Shen Qianqian, Youyou, if one more joined, it would really become a ‘May Day’.
May Day, I can’t handle this!
Lin Chuan thought for a moment and had no choice but to reply, “Youyou, I may not be in Anling for May Day, so I might not be able to entertain you.”
“Okay~”
Youyou pouted and replied.
Outside the rental.
The sky was filled with massive and dense cloud layers that blocked most of the sunlight, creating a stuffy and yellowish glow. Just then, the heavy thunder began to sound, and raindrops like countless thin needles pattered against the windowsill, gradually blurring the view.
With the rain came a breeze, blowing into the room and taking away some of the dry heat and stuffiness.
Lin Chuan watched the hazy rain outside the window and took a deep breath, smoothing out his thoughts, as tangled as a ball of wool.
However, before Lin Chuan could straighten them out.
‘Ring ring ring—’
His phone rang.
The incoming caller: Shen Qianqian.
Hmm?
A moment of apprehension gripped Lin Chuan; Officer Shen calling at this time!
Whatever you fear comes to pass.
Nevertheless, he pressed the answer button.
Through the phone, Shen Qianqian’s familiar voice emerged: “Writer Lin, good afternoon.”
“Officer Shen, good afternoon to you too,” Lin Chuan greeted back.
“First off, congratulations to Writer Lin for becoming a network security partner with the Anling Police, and secondly, congratulations to your studio for becoming the main research and development unit for the anti-fraud app,” Shen Qianqian said with a chuckle.
“Thank you,” Lin Chuan laughed.
“Who would’ve thought, Writer Lin, that you have so many side jobs, with such unique skills that you’ve become an expert. I was worried you wouldn’t make enough money from writing, so I even got several of my friends to subscribe fully,” Shen Qianqian’s light laughter came through the phone.
Several full subscriptions?
Lin Chuan took a deep breath and said solemnly to this true fan who always supported him, “Thank you Officer Shen, for your continual support and encouragement.”
“How exactly do you plan to thank me?” Shen Qianqian laughed.
Lin Chuan grinned sheepishly: “Ah, well…”
“Just kidding,” Shen Qianqian said with a light laugh, “Let’s talk serious business.”
“There’s more serious business?” Lin Chuan was taken aback.
“Thanks to you, I’ve now been assigned to the Anti-Fraud Center,” Shen Qianqian said with a laugh.
“You’re working in anti-fraud now?”
Lin Chuan’s eyebrows raised slightly, a hint of surprise in his heart.
In Anling City, the Anti-Fraud Center was part of the criminal investigation division of the city police station. Officers like Shen Qianqian, indeed, could be transferred to the Anti-Fraud Center.
“Comrade Lin Chuan, let me officially introduce myself: I’m Shen Qianqian from the Anling Police Station’s Anti-Fraud Center. The anti-fraud app project has been approved, and it’s my job to conduct preliminary communications with you on behalf of the Anling Anti-Fraud Center.”
On the phone, Shen Qianqian introduced herself with a voice brimming with laughter.
“The anti-fraud app project has already been approved?”
Lin Chuan’s eyebrows raised.
It seemed Anling and Han River were taking this very seriously, probably expediting the process and opening the doors of convenience.
As for Officer Shen being transferred from the Criminal Investigation Brigade to the Anti-Fraud Center, it could be to facilitate better communication with him.
“Officer Shen of the Anti-Fraud Center, hello,” Lin Chuan greeted with a smile.
Shen Qianqian cleared her throat and continued:
“Comrade Lin Chuan, the department has given special approval. Currently, the anti-fraud APP development project will be led by the Anling Anti-Fraud Center, with Studio 720 as the main research unit, supported by Jintang Network Security Company, Copper Wall Network Security Company, and Galaxy Technology Company, forming a special research team,” said Shen Qianqian formally.
“Alright,” Lin Chuan nodded.
“Moreover, we have tentatively scheduled the project initiation ceremony for tomorrow morning at 9:00 am, in the meeting hall of the Anling Police Station, as well as to discuss the preliminary development plan,” Shen Qianqian continued.
“No problem,” Lin Chuan responded.
“Writer Lin, about the development ideas and proposals…” Shen Qianqian asked further.
The two talked about the various work content related to the development of the anti-fraud app.
Mainly, Lin Chuan was talking.
On the other end of the phone, Shen Qianqian listened very attentively and took notes on everything.
Unnoticed, the rain outside had stopped.
In the sky, the setting sun bled red, its twilight illuminating the city’s outline, its golden light reflecting off the raindrops, creating a scattering of gem-like sparkles.
The urban area of Anling, under the afterglow of the sunset, also turned a shade of golden yellow.
Shen Qianqian raised her hand to check her watch and then said with a smile, “Comrade Lin Chuan, it’s time for dinner, shall I come to pick you up?”
“Huh?”
Lin Chuan was taken aback, immediately furrowing his brow.
“Do you have plans tonight?” On the other end, Shen Qianqian’s lips pursed, and she asked somewhat nervously.
“No… I don’t,” Lin Chuan said, grinning sheepishly.
“Then I’ll wait for you downstairs in half an hour,” Shen Qianqian said with a radiant smile.
“Okay.”
Lin Chuan scratched his head, looking out at the golden scene, and chastised himself internally, ‘What are you so scared of, it’s just dinner.’
The pre-rain humidity had caused Lin Chuan to sweat profusely.
Lin Chuan sniffed his T-shirt, then walked into the bathroom to take a shower, and in the meantime, transformed into a toilet singing sensation.
‘Forgive me for this life of unrestrained love of freedom, never afraid of falling one day, oh oh~’
Half an hour later.
For some reason, when Lin Chuan descended the stairs, he felt like a thief skirting around the little supermarket downstairs, avoiding bumping into the Little Landlady.
He chose to wait for Shen Qianqian near the entrance of Happiness Community.
Shen Qianqian was punctual, appearing in front of Lin Chuan in her Mercedes GLC.
Lin Chuan remembered, this car belonged to Xue Qiqi.
“Writer Lin, what do you think? Picking you up in this car, it’s appropriate, right?” Shen Qianqian lowered the window, smiling radiantly.
“Appropriate.”
Lin Chuan laughed and then got into the passenger seat.
“It rained today, and there was also a sunset. The air by the river must be particularly refreshing. Shall we go to ‘Riverside Cottage’?” Shen Qianqian suggested.
Lin Chuan buckled his seatbelt and nodded, “Their dishes are indeed not bad.”
The Mercedes GLC drove out of the old city district, laying over the golden light on the road, speeding towards Anling Riverside, and finally, parked in a road-side paid parking spot.