You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 180

Bai Rong was worried that it would seem inappropriate if someone were to see him sleeping in her room, “Go sleep in your room.”

Gu Mingchen ignored her completely and kept his eyes closed as he continued to sleep in silence.

Bai Rong was about to continue analyzing the video when she heard Leng Qiuzun’s voice coming from the door, “Open the door.”

There was no way she could explain her way out of it if Leng Qiuzun were to see him in her room like this, “Gu Mingchen, wake up and hide somewhere.”

He didn’t respond and continued to sleep.

“Gu Mingchen!” Bai Rong started pushing him.

Gu Mingchen grabbed her hand and pulled her into him as he turned over and got on top of her, kissing her on her lips.

“Bai Rong, I know you’re in there! Open up, there’s something I need to talk to you about! Bai Rong!” Leng Qiuzun knocked hard on the door.

Bai Rong looked anxiously at the door, afraid that Leng Qiuzun would have the hotel staff open the door for him like how Gu Mingchen did earlier.

She looked at Gu Mingchen pleadingly, and he finally let go of her as he whispered, “Ignore him. You have already been acquired.”

“Gu Mingchen, stop messing around! Leng Qiuzun is my team leader as well as my superior. You’ll put me in a tough spot like this!”

“The military has taken over this case. I’ve already informed the State Council that I will be in charge of this case from now on.” Gu Mingchen explained as he sat up straight.

“Does this mean that I’m off duty now?” Bai Rong sat up straight as well.

“You weren’t part of the police force, to begin with, as they were the ones who approached the Research Institute of Psychology requesting for assistance. Similarly, the military can also seek assistance from the institute. So, Leng Qiuzun isn’t your superior right now, I am.” Gu Mingchen said patiently as he walked towards the door.

Bai Rong understood what he meant and quickly grabbed hold of him, “Don’t open the door. Go hide and let me open it instead.”

“Why do I have to hide? What are you afraid of, Bai Rong? Besides, I’ve already canceled my engagement with Su Wanning, so I’m single now.” Gu Mingchen said as he looked at her.

Bai Rong stared blankly at him, “You’ve broken off your engagement with Su Wanning?”

“Three years ago, she was still just like a younger sister to me. I can’t accept having a younger sister turn into my fiancée. Now, I don’t even see her as a younger sister anymore.” Gu Mingchen explained as he observed her facial expression.

“Has Su Zheng agreed to it?” Bai Rong stared at him in disbelief.

“He doesn’t have a say in this matter. Su Wanning had been frequenting some ladies’ clubs and had sex with more than five gigolos. His reputation would be destroyed if word gets out about this, and his chances at the election for commander-in-chief would be over. In fact, he wouldn’t even be able to keep his position as vice commander-in-chief. I had Su Wanning propose to cancel our engagement, so the Su Family wouldn’t have any objections.” Gu Mingchen said firmly.

“You’ve known all about Su Wanning?” Bai Rong was shocked as she had been trying to give him some hints about it, but it turned out that he knew it better than anyone else.

“Putting her affairs aside, I also know everything that’s been going on with you during the three years you were abroad.” Gu Mingchen said as he stared intensely at her.

Bai Rong felt like her emotions were in turmoil when she found out that he had been paying attention to her for the past three years.

However, as shocked as she might be, she still needed to deal with Leng Qiuzun outside her door.

“Will you please just hide? I don’t want anyone to start gossiping about me.” Bai Rong pleaded with him.

“Who would dare gossip about you?” Gu Mingchen asked arrogantly.

Bai Rong got angry, “Are you hiding or not?!”

He gave her a look and cleared his throat before walking into the bathroom in silence.

Bai Rong unknowingly let out a smile as she watched him enter.

When she opened the door, she heard Leng Qiuzun calling out to the hotel staff nearby, “Will you please open this door for me? My friend is inside and I’ve been calling out to her for a long time, but she hasn’t responded. I’m worried something may have happened to her.”

Bai Rong opened the door and stood in the doorway, “Mr. Leng, did you need something from me?”

“Why didn’t you open the door? And why is your face so red?” Leng Qiuzun stared at her face suspiciously.

Bai Rong lowered her head as she said, “I was watching that video and I noticed something off. I’ll let you know at the station later.”

“No need, I’m here to tell you that we no longer have to follow up on this case as Mr. Gu will take over it completely.”

“I know that, but you’re the only one who doesn’t have to follow up on it. I’m with the Research Institute of Psychology and am currently working with Mr. Gu.” Bai Rong explained.

“Aren’t you curious as to why the military is taking over?” Leng Qiuzun frowned as he hated how she was making light of the matter.

“Xiong Zhiqing and Xiong Changan are from the Special Forces military base. Although this had all taken place before they joined, things could get nasty due to public speculations and if people were to misuse that information. That is why the military will take over and keep a tight lid on everything.”

“Don’t you think that it’s wrong to do so?” Leng Qiuzun said impatiently.

“I remember learning about this in politics class back in junior high. The honor of the country surpasses that of collective interests, while collective interests surpass personal interests. The national interests are higher than everything else and all actions that would put the national interests at risk are deemed to be hostile. Therefore, it’s correct for the military to do so. Oh, I almost forgot, you studied abroad didn’t you, Mr. Leng?” Bai Rong smiled as she said the last sentence sarcastically.

“To me, the truth is more important than anything else.” Leng Qiuzun said sternly.

“I understand you. Mr. Leng, you are a very individualistic person. However, we are all living in a collective society where anyone who is capable and can be put to good use will be deemed honorable. Those who are capable but are put to bad use will result in the opposite. You are a very capable person and I hope to have more opportunities to solve cases with you in the future.” Bai Rong said.

When she was about to close the door, Leng Qiuzun put his hand on the door and stared at her. “When you said that you hope to have more opportunities to solve cases with me, did you really mean it, or were you just saying it out of courtesy?”

“I meant it. You are highly efficient in solving cases and collective interests surpass personal interests.” Bai Rong smiled as she closed the door and turned around to see Gu Mingchen standing silently behind her.

Bai Rong jumped in shock as she realized how he would’ve been discovered if she had let Leng Qiuzun in earlier.

She smacked him on the shoulder in annoyance, but he caught her hand and pinned her aggressively against the door, “Bai Rong, have I not been able to satisfy you? Is that why you’re flirting with other men?”

“Who’s flirting with men?” Bai Rong kept her voice low as she was afraid that Leng Qiuzun was still outside and would hear them.

“You should have rejected Leng Qiuzun directly and said you don’t wish to work with him ever again. That guy has ulterior motives towards you. If you’re going to flirt, you should just flirt with me instead.”

Bai Rong was speechless.