Redemption Vows: A CEO's Forced Contract

Care for dinner, Beauty?

As soon as these words were spoken, it further confirmed the earlier speculation of Lu Xianri and Rong Jingning. The murderer was indeed a dwarf!

Lu Xianri thanked the police officer at the door. After the conference room door closed again, his gaze returned to Rong Jingning, with even more approval in his eyes. "Officer Rong, your speculation is quite right."

Rong Jingning smiled, taking it as an acknowledgement of Lu Xianri's praise.

Lu Xianri withdrew his gaze and continued, "The number of dwarfs in City N is already small. Coupled with the fact that the suspect's living area has basically been determined, what we need to do next is to find out his specific address and wait to arrest him!" He suddenly raised his voice, his eyes full of sharpness. It seemed out of place with the bright smile on his face, yet it blended extremely subtly, making people inexplicably in awe.

Everyone present couldn't help but sit up straight, re - evaluating this young but capable man in front of them.

Lu Xianri glanced at his watch. It was 1:15 a.m. If they were fast, they might be able to arrest the murderer tomorrow, and no more innocent women would be victimized.

He looked around at the exhausted expressions of everyone and smiled, "Well, it's quite late now. Everyone must be hungry. How about I treat everyone to a late - night snack?" Lu Xianri had already put away the sharpness in his eyes and returned to being the sunny young boy, smiling at everyone.

Everyone was a bit stunned for a moment. It was Sun Bing who stood up first and said with a smile, "Oh, no thanks. My wife and kids are still at home. I have to go back. Thank you for your kindness, Team Leader Lu." He was the model good man in the police force, spending all his time with his wife and kids besides work.

"I won't stay for dinner either. My elderly relative at home had a fall this morning. I need to go back and see how they are." Zhang Heran also stood up, picked up the coat on the chair beside him and put it on. Apart from having real family matters, the words he used to provoke Lu Xianri earlier also made him a bit embarrassed. He was extremely concerned about his face and couldn't bring himself to stay for a while.

Lu Xianri then cast his expectant eyes on Rong Jingning, the only one who hadn't spoken, and said, "I wonder if this beautiful police officer has the time to do me the honor of having a meal with me?"

Rong Jingning opened her mouth to refuse, but Lu Xianri immediately put on a tearful expression, acting so comically that he was completely different from the calm and sharp - minded man in the meeting.

"Officer Rong, if you don't agree, I'll be really embarrassed."

Rong Jingning couldn't help laughing. She touched her already - empty stomach and thought that even if she went back now, she could only go to the so - called new house she shared with Lu Chaotan. So she nodded and said, "Okay, let's just have something downstairs."

The corners of Lu Xianri's mouth that had been drooping instantly lifted. "No way. Since Officer Rong is so kind as to accept my invitation, I must treat you to a good meal." As he spoke, he slung his schoolbag behind his back and then made a very gentlemanly "please" gesture, indicating for Rong Jingning to go first. After seeing Rong Jingning go out, he followed her with a beaming smile.

After walking out of the city police station, Zhang Heran and Sun Bing went home respectively, while Lu Xianri led Rong Jingning through a series of twists and turns to the door of a still - open small shop.

Rong Jingning looked at the big red - and - yellow "Li Ji" signboard in front of her and felt a bit dizzy. She looked around. After all, she had been working near the police station for a year, but she had never noticed this place. And Lu Xianri, if she remembered correctly, it seemed to be his first day at the police station, and she heard from colleagues that he had just returned from the United States not long ago. How could he be so familiar with this place?

"Are you wondering how I found this place?" Lu Xianri seemed to have read Rong Jingning's mind. While leading her to find an empty seat and sit down, he said with a smile, "To be honest, I lived near here with my parents until I was ten. Thanks to my good memory, I remember every road here clearly. Even though there have been some changes in recent years, I sorted it all out after walking this way on my way to the police station this morning. I used to come to this shop a lot when I was a kid. I didn't expect it to still be here."

Even someone as calm as Rong Jingning couldn't help swallowing after hearing what Lu Xianri said. What did he just say? Memories from before he was ten... Well, she couldn't even remember what she was doing when she was ten.

"You have a really good memory," Rong Jingning finally said, a rather useless remark.

"Thank you for the compliment. You're also very smart. You did a great job in the meeting just now." Lu Xianri seemed used to being praised and answered quite confidently. However, the second half of his words were sincere. He was really impressed by this seemingly delicate woman and couldn't help looking at Rong Jingning a few more times.

Rong Jingning blushed a little. After all, she wasn't like someone who could accept praise so confidently.

The two ordered a few signature dishes and started eating. They didn't talk much during the meal, only discussing the case that just happened. After all, they had only known each other for one day, even though Lu Xianri seemed like an easy - going person.

After the meal, it was nearly 2 a.m. Lu Xianri took out a bunch of keys from his bag and twirled them in his hand. "Officer Rong, my car is nearby. It's so late. How about I drive you home?"

Rong Jingning quickly shook her head. Firstly, they weren't that familiar yet. Secondly, her home, the new house she shared with Lu Chaotan, was a villa in the western suburbs. She had always kept a low - key profile at the police station. If people knew she lived in such a mansion, it would be a big problem.

"No, I can go home by myself."

Lu Xianri looked at Rong Jingning thoughtfully, and his seemingly innocent eyes became sharp again.

Rong Jingning had witnessed Lu Xianri's abilities today. Being stared at like this, she couldn't help forcing out a couple of dry laughs. "Team Leader Lu, are you afraid I'll meet bad guys? I'm a police officer. I'm just afraid I won't meet any bad guys. If I do, I can arrest them and bring them back to the police station."

Lu Xianri was amused by what Rong Jingning said. "What you said seems quite reasonable. Well, then I'll leave first. Go back and have a good rest. There might be a big battle tomorrow."

Rong Jingning's heart skipped a beat, but she soon smiled and said, "Always on standby!"

The two said no more and waved goodbye.

After Lu Xianri left, Rong Jingning let out a sigh. She walked to the roadside and was about to hail a taxi when her clothes were suddenly grabbed by a small hand.

Rong Jingning turned around in confusion. In front of her stood a small figure, a little boy about seven or eight years old, looking at her pitifully. "Sister, I seem to be lost."