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"Oh?" Yu Feiyang was thunderstruck again. "Wasn't she the water seller? I even gave her a high delivery fee and the cost of the water out of pity for her hard work."

Everyone in the neighborhood had their sides splitting from laughter.

Chu Yuening also smiled with crinkled eyes. "In the end, it was your brother who noticed how difficult it was for the girl to carry the water and offered to help. That's how the two of them naturally ended up together."

Yu Feiyang felt utterly hopeless. Thinking back on the good girls he had missed out on and his 28 years of single life, he regretted it so much that his intestines turned green.

"The third blossom occurred when you were 20 years old."

"You had just entered the police station, and the officer in charge of guiding the new recruits was a Madame. After settling into your work, you started encountering her more frequently. She always had her hair perfectly styled and wore exquisite makeup."

"One day, when it was hot, you pointed at her eyes and asked if she hadn't rested well because her dark circles were so prominent."

A romance that had barely begun came to an abrupt end.

Yu Feiyang sighed.

Chu Yuening smiled and said, "The fourth blossom appeared when you were 26 years old."

"That year, you rescued a girl who had been kidnapped by bandits. Even though it wasn't your department that organized the rescue operation, you happened to be on patrol and had the best chance to save her. You didn't hesitate and took the risk."

"Fortunately, the outcome was positive."

"After being rescued, the girl was incredibly grateful to you. She brought you meals every day and even invited you out to play once. On that occasion, all the hotel rooms were booked, leaving you two with no choice but to share one."

"The girl, feeling sorry for your lack of rest, offered you a spot in the bed."

"But you..." Yu Feiyang smiled wryly. "I stubbornly slept on the floor all night."

"At that time, I had already developed feelings for the girl, but I didn't realize that she might have felt the same way. I thought it was a one-sided love. To leave a good impression, I maintained my gentlemanly behavior."

"And then..." Chu Yuening inquired, "Did the girl stop talking to you the next day?"

To this day, Yu Feiyang still didn't know why he couldn't contact her after that. The girl never reappeared in his life.

"In truth, the hotel being fully booked was deliberate." Chu Yuening unfolded the tale of that young girl's sentiments. "She paid her friends to book every remaining room just to ensure there was only one left for the two of you to share."

"She couldn't sense your affection towards her. She was anxious because she truly cared about you. She wanted to take the initiative and clarify your relationship."

"Who could have guessed that even sharing a room, you still didn't feel anything for her, and she thought you disliked her. She didn't want to push it, so she stopped bothering you."

Chapter 47

The neighborhood echoed with laughter.

"Sir Yu, there's a reason you've been single for 28 years!"

"The God of Love can't even find a way in!"

"You're guarding your heart so tightly, love can't even knock on the door."

"Cupid would be frustrated with you."

"Son, don't ever emulate Inspector Yu's approach, please."

Yu Feiyang blushed from the teasing.

Back then, there were four genuine and beautiful love opportunities before him, but he failed to cherish them. If given a choice, he would choose for time to rewind twelve years.

Yu Feiyang deeply acknowledged his mistake.

"I didn't appreciate those wonderful girls when I had the chance," he admitted.

Tong Mao consoled, "Brother Feiyang, in this life, it's best to minimize the disappointments. I hope that the next time you encounter a girl you truly like, you'll have the courage to pursue her."

"Indeed, that's right." Yu Feiyang bolstered himself, as if he had been mentally preparing for quite some time. He picked up the nightstick from the desk and tucked it under his arm, then adjusted the walkie-talkie on his chest.

"I've decided to seize the moment. I'll confess tonight."

"Confess?" Tong Mao was surprised. They shared a dormitory, so they were constantly in each other's company. "When did Brother Feiyang meet this girl? I haven't seen her before."

Chu Yuening, however, gave him an enigmatic look and asked, "Why the rush? It doesn't seem like you've known each other for long?"

"The Master truly has remarkable insight," Yu Feiyang admitted without concealment. "We haven't known each other for long."

"I would never have known that I've already missed out on so many opportunities with women if not for Master's help in divination today. Hence, I believe that when fate presents itself, one should cherish the present even more."

The neighbors were quite supportive as well.

"Young man, you ought to be bold in expressing your feelings."

"How can you achieve great things if you're afraid of everything?"

"Indeed, even if your confession fails, you're still young and have plenty of time and chances ahead."

"Here's an idea, Officer Yu. Tell us how you two initially met, and we can analyze if she has any interest in you."

"Then, let me thank you all first." Officer Yu reminisced about their initial encounter.

"We got to know each other after a social gathering. As the event ended, I was passing through a bamboo grove on my way home when I happened to meet her. It was late, and she was alone. As a police officer, it was my responsibility to ensure the safety of Hong Kong citizens, so I offered to escort her home."

"Luckily, her place wasn't too far from the venue."

"After that, I visited the area a few more times and ran into her every single time. Eventually, she took the initiative to exchange contact information with me."

The neighbors nodded in agreement.

"It could be different if you were the one who asked for her contact information. But if she took the initiative, she probably has some feelings for you."

"A single message isn't enough to be certain."

"Was there any further development after that?"

Yu Feiyang seemed a bit bashful, so Chu Yuening took over and continued the story.

"After that, you both started going out on unspoken dates. There was an occasion when it rained, and after you finished fishing, you returned drenched. She even made ginger soup for you because she was worried about you."