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The more Zhou Fengxu thought about it, the more oppressive the air inside the house felt to him, so he pushed open the door to the backyard.

The sky was gradually turning dark.

Journalists crouched in the bushes, relentlessly swatting at persistent mosquitoes that clung to their legs, their eyes fixed on the mansion as they muttered, "Didn't we get word that Inspector Zhou was hosting a birthday party?"

"Why aren't we seeing anyone yet?"

Previously, the media had captured footage of a Temple Street fortune teller helping to solve a two-decade-old cold case. People were astonished to learn that esoteric knowledge could also be applied to military force. They also received news that the police department had, for the first time, hired an occult master to join the Serious Crime Unit.

In search of more hidden truths.

Just as the journalists were diligently fighting off mosquitoes, the door creaked open.

It was somewhat dark, and a man emerged from the shadows, his height nearly six feet three inches, with a muscular build clad in a white shirt. His eyes were faintly colored, exuding an aura of exclusivity that warned others to keep their distance.

After confirming through photographs for quite some time that it was indeed Zhou Fengxu, the journalist spat out the blade of grass he'd been chewing and dashed forward in one swift step.

The photographers scrambled to catch up from behind.

A journalist, holding a microphone, appeared enthusiastic as they asked, "Commissioner Zhou, the Criminal Investigation Unit has recently sought the assistance of Master Chu Da, a renowned feng shui expert, in solving cases. How do you, known for your impartiality and being referred to as the 'Yama of Law Enforcement,' view this superstitious approach within the police force?"

Zhou Fengxu, caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the reporter, gathered his thoughts but didn't get a chance to respond.

Chu Yuening's voice echoed from behind.

"Sir Zhou, thank you for the clothes."

The journalist's eyes widened in astonishment.

A hint of warmth flickered in Zhou Fengxu's cold gaze, and his deep voice carried a magnetic quality. "Excuse me, you've interrupted my pursuit of my future wife."

He extended an arm to shield her, but before he could act,

a thud echoed as a couple tumbled out from the other side of the bushes.

Zhou Zhi rubbed his aching lower back, helping Xu Dan to her feet with a wry smile. "I just happened to pass by. You can continue."

Xu Dan shot a meaningful glance towards the house. "Do your best. If you can't win Ning Ning's heart, don't come home."

The reporter never dreamed that by simply investigating the recent rumor about the police station hiring an esoteric master, he would stumble upon such a sensational scoop.

Without hesitation, he stuffed his microphone into his backpack and backed away rapidly. "Detective Zhou, you...you carry on. I'll head back to the newspaper first."

With that, he dashed off as swiftly as a hare.

At another entrance, Shi Boren was leading a group of comrades, preparing to explore for some casual fun. He spotted Zhou Fengxu's gloomy expression.

Swallowing hard, he pointed behind him. "Brother Xu."

Zhou Fengxu turned his gaze and saw Chu Yuening standing right behind him, dressed in a white T-shirt and shorts. She had her hands over her ears, with a crescent smile on her face.

"Officer Zhou, could you kindly repeat that?"

"I didn't hear anything at all."

A minute later.

Zhou Fengxu stood before Chu Yuening, holding a bouquet of flowers.

He was extremely nervous, constantly wiping the sweat off his forehead. Mustering all his courage, he pulled out a stack of documents from his suit pocket.

"I have here quite a number of stocks, company shares, properties, and even a salary card. These are all my assets."

Zhou Fengxu had organized many thoughts and sentiments in his mind.

In the end, for the first time in his life, his eyes revealed an unmasked longing as he spoke just one sentence.

"Is it possible for me to accompany you on this journey? Can I?"

Everyone present fell silent.

The Zhou family, the premier power family of Hong Kong - which wealthy young master from an influential family didn't have an air of arrogance?

Yet, Zhou Fengxu was willing to humble himself so much.

It was clear that he genuinely respected Chu Yuening.

Even if she were to decline, the embarrassment would fall solely on him.

Upon finishing his speech, Zhou Fengxu's mind was in disarray, already contemplating how to salvage their friendship without earning Ning Ning's disdain if he were to fail.

Suddenly,

a warm and gentle touch grazed his hand. He looked up in surprise, meeting the girl's curved, lychee-shaped eyes.

"Wow..."

Zhou Fengxu smiled in relief and responded with a firm grip.

In that moment, thunderous applause erupted.

The onlookers cheered.

With tears of joy, Shi Boren wiped his face and hugged Gan Yizu's neck tightly. "If Ning Ning becomes Brother Xu's girlfriend, what do you call that? Keeping wealth within the family. A wealthy guy like Brother Xu can only be taken advantage of by Team D."

As he spoke, Shi Boren couldn't help but sigh, "Oh well, from now on, it'll just be you and me as single guys in Team D."

"Nope," Gan Yizu released Shi Boren's hand, revealing their matching couple bracelets with a serious expression. "I started dating last week."

"Ahh? When did this happen? You sneaked into a relationship behind my back? Speak up! Where's your sister-in-law from?" Shi Boren's envy turned to anger as he immediately reached out to grab Gan Yizu's neck.

"Cough, cough, cough." Gan Yizu waved his arm and laughed heartily. "Brother Ren, don't get too excited. I've already done my homework for you. My girlfriend has a cousin who's also looking for a boyfriend. You can give it a shot."

"That's more like it. You didn't forget about your single buddy even with a girlfriend." Shi Boren chuckled and let go. Gazing at the handsome couple standing together, he couldn't help but tease them further. "Sis-in-law, we'll be counting on you for all the delicious treats in Team D from now on."

Everyone was thrilled, especially Xu Dan, who couldn't resist calling her friends to brag.

At that moment,

"Don't get too carried away just yet," a voice echoed from inside the house.

The crowd looked over to see Shi Yubing stepping out. She shook her pager. "A female corpse has been found in the underwater tunnel."

The joy on the faces of the three men in Team D vanished, and they all reached for their pagers at their waists.

Sure enough, a message flashed: A female corpse has been discovered in an underwater tunnel. Team D is requested to proceed immediately to the scene.

"Ren, start the car," Zhou Fengxu said as he clipped the pager back onto his waist. Swiftly, he unbuttoned his shirt, rolled up his sleeves, and finally removed his bow tie.