Chapter 38: Love-Struck Fools Are Doomed; Independent Brilliance Is the Only Path to Sovereignty

"My dear, being lovesick is no way to live; independent beauty is the true path to greatness!" Bai Qianzhou said with a light chuckle. Her teasing tone felt as gentle as a spring breeze, drawing a ripple of laughter from those around her.

"Little Master, I’ve heard that everyone has a predestined soulmate. Do you think my husband is mine?" a policewoman asked, gazing at Bai Qianzhou with a smile.

"My dear, your husband is indeed your predestined soulmate. He loves you very much and cares for you deeply, but if you continue to neglect him for the sake of your work, you will run into trouble between you two."

"Ah, well... I suppose I will try to make some time to be with him more," she replied helplessly. Their work was always so demanding; she really had no choice!

"Zhouzhou..."

"Little Zhouzhou..."

"Ahem, is all the work finished? Why are you all gathered here? Don't you have jobs to do?" Bai Jingcheng frowned as he heard these words, a subtle sense of displeasure rising within him.

Asking about marriage? About predestined soulmates?

Are these people so bored that they don't know what else to talk about?

This little girl hasn't even reached adulthood yet; how could she possibly understand such complex emotions? Is it really appropriate for a group of adults to crowd around a child asking such things?

As soon as the crowd saw Bai Jingcheng approaching, they scattered instantly to attend to their duties, acting as if they hadn't asked a thing.

"Brother Jingcheng, are you finished with your work?" Pei Yanlin asked, smiling at Bai Jingcheng.

"Yes, the rest can be handled by the other colleagues. Let's go; I'll take you two to dinner, and then I'll see you home."

As he spoke, Bai Jingcheng reached for his jacket with a casual, carefree air.

Two policewomen found a pair of bags and packed up all the snacks and fruit that had been piled in Bai Qianzhou's arms, handing them over to Bai Jingcheng to carry.

Bai Jingcheng looked at the two bags in his hands, a dark line forming on his forehead.

He hadn't realized that this group of people had been hoarding so many snacks privately!

Bai Jingcheng took Bai Qianzhou and Pei Yanlin to a nearby restaurant with good food and ordered a few dishes. While they waited, he watched Bai Qianzhou quietly, as if trying to read something from her expression.

"Brother Jingcheng, what are you looking at? Is something wrong with Zhouzhou's face?" Pei Yanlin asked, curiously cradling Bai Qianzhou's face and turning it left and right.

Bai Qianzhou didn't resist at all, allowing him to do as he pleased.

Confirming that there was nothing amiss, Pei Yanlin turned his gaze back to Bai Jingcheng.

"Nothing. I was just curious: since Zhouzhou is so capable, does she also know why Song Zhao committed murder?"

Bai Jingcheng looked at Bai Qianzhou with a smile, his eyes showing a touch of seriousness. Bai Qianzhou nodded calmly.

"Song Zhao only told us that they caused his daughter's death, but he refused to say anything else. Can you tell me, Zhouzhou?" Bai Jingcheng asked, his voice low and deliberate.

"Hmm~" Bai Qianzhou picked up her teacup and feigned drinking, avoiding Bai Jingcheng's gaze, making it clear she was reluctant to reveal anything.

"Rest assured, I am only asking out of curiosity. If you tell me, I will listen, but it won't be written into the case file, nor will I tell anyone else," Bai Jingcheng promised earnestly.

Yet, Bai Qianzhou remained conflicted. If such things were to become known, it would be truly detrimental to Song Tiantian's reputation!

"Are you really just going to listen? You won't let anyone else know?" Bai Qianzhou looked at him skeptically. Bai Jingcheng nodded with such sincerity he might as well have been taking an oath.

Still uneasy, Bai Qianzhou turned to look at Pei Yanlin.

"Don't worry, little sister. Second Brother will never tell a soul what you say."

Pei Yanlin raised his hand to assure her. Bai Qianzhou sighed and set down her teacup.