After more than two hours of "interrogation," Chi Yue was so tired she was dozing off as she left the police station.
"My queen, you're too awesome!" Wang Xueya couldn't stop praising her as she thought of Zhu Qing's deflated appearance, "Zhu Qing's face tonight could fuel my laughter for an entire year. Dear, how did you do it, keeping a straight face while getting her into the station..."
"You're asking me? I want to ask you. What's your story, huh?"
Chi Yue hummed, her expression turning slightly cold as she gestured for her to look at the people and cars in the courtyard of the police station.
Qiao Dongyang, who had left earlier, hadn't departed. He was leaning against the car while on a call, his legs crossed lazily, but his expression was unusually serious. The side of his handsome face, exposed to them, bathed in a frosty chill, made it unclear who had offended him, and who was about to be unlucky—
Wang Xueya glanced at him and stuck out her tongue before pulling Chi Yue aside and whispering, "Didn't you notice Elder Brother Qiao is actually really handsome?"
"..."
Chi Yue took a deep breath.
"Miss, I'm not asking about that."
"...Answer me this first."
Wang Xueya gently tugged on her sleeve, and Chi Yue couldn't help but feel helpless.
"Baby, only paying attention to looks is the first step for a girl to pick the wrong guy..."
"If not looks, then what? Like you, checking out someone's body?"
"—" Fuck!
Chi Yue raised her eyebrows, "Close girlfriend?"
"Very close. I swear!" Wang Xueya raised two fingers, blinking merrily, "Actually, Elder Brother Qiao isn't as bad as we thought. He knew nothing about Duan Chengcheng and Zhu Qing's plot to frame you. He's busy with so many things every day, he couldn't be bothered with these trivial matters. You see, as soon as he heard about your situation, he kindly offered to give me a ride here—"
Kindly?
On his way?
Giving her a ride?
Chi Yue half-closed her eyes, scrutinizing Wang Xueya.
"Did something happen between you two?"
"Pfft, of course not," Wang Xueya replied with a laugh, casting a glance at her, "After leaving the restaurant with my dad, we saw Elder Brother Qiao waiting for Tengu at the entrance... He exchanged a few pleasantries with my dad, and then your call came. Coincidentally, my dad had another banquet to attend, so he left me behind. Elder Brother Qiao kindly offered to take me here..."
Kindly? Chi Yue smirked in disbelief.
"I doubt it."
"Don't be like that, Moonlight. Let's not be so cynical..."
Chi Yue pinched Wang Xueya's face, grinding her teeth fiercely, "Fool, with your innocent little sheep look... be careful he doesn't end up eating you!"
"I don't eat people," Qiao Dongyang suddenly said, having finished his call unnoticed, his exceptional hearing once again capturing Chi Yue's mess. He chuckled and looked at the two girls with one hand in his pocket, "Ladies, can we leave now? I'm quite busy."
Wang Xueya: "Sure, sure."
She dragged Chi Yue, but Chi Yue didn't budge, her eyes coolly fixed on him.
The matter of "acknowledging a girlfriend" earlier was still an unresolved issue with him, and now he wanted to try his luck again?
Chi Yue extended her arm to block Wang Xueya, pulling her back, "We wouldn't want to trouble Mr. Qiao. We'll take a taxi back on our own."
Qiao Dongyang pursed his lips, watching her seriously for a rare moment.
Finally, he nodded, turned, and opened the car door, "As you wish!"
The car door wasn't even closed all the way when Tengu's voice came from inside, "Lord Qiao, the car is ready for departure."
Qiao Dongyang got in the car and adjusted his clothes, "Let's go—"
"Okay, Lord Qiao." Tengu, who had "awoken" after being "killed" for seventy-two hours, was very well-behaved, setting the navigation, "Destination: 285 Aviation Road, totaling 3.2 kilometers. The current section of the road is heavily congested, and it will take approximately 30—40 minutes..."
Qiao Dongyang's voice was deep, "What are we going to Aviation Road for?"
Tengu: "Lord Qiao, the destination is what you told me ten minutes ago."
Qiao Dongyang: "..."
Tengu: "Lord Qiao, I have scanned two great beauties, less than three meters from the car, Lord Qiao..."
Qiao Dongyang: "Shut up! Not going to Aviation Road, go—"
"Wait! Hold on a second. We're heading to Aviation Road, and it's on the way! Let's carpool, Elder Brother Qiao." Wang Xueya's timely voice broke the stalemate as she nudged Chi Yue, pulling her to the car and pushing her into the back seat, pointing forward, "…Tengu, the one you like, Tengu, is also here."
Chi Yue heard her, and she saw it too.
Never forget who helped you when you were in need.
Tengu had helped her before.
She still wanted to thank Tengu in person… and also satisfy a bit of curiosity.
But just as she got on, she heard Qiao Dongyang making sarcastic comments.
"Playing hard to get, how pretentious!"
"..."
Chi Yue's back stiffened for a second, but she couldn't help laughing.
"Why wouldn't I save on cab fare when I can? If someone wants to be a sucker, shouldn't I indulge them once in a while?"
...
Seeing this, Wang Xueya shrugged and quietly sat in the passenger seat, leaving the back seat to the two who were at odds with each other.
Chi Yue acted as if she hadn't noticed.
She wasn't intimidated.
Qiao Dongyang didn't care either, his lips quirking slightly as he coolly reminded Tengu, "Drive!"
Tengu: "Yes, Lord Qiao."
Very obedient.
Upgrading the robot's control program really made a difference.
A full AI pet combined with a full AI car, perfect!
Qiao Dongyang lay back lazily, feeling a sudden sense of satisfaction…
"But Lord Qiao, the woman who makes my heart race is right next to me, and I'm a little excited," Tengu suddenly spoke up again.
The woman who makes his heart race?!
Three black lines slid across Qiao Dongyang's forehead.
"Tengu, do you want to die?"
This was an imperative sentence.
Hearing this, Tengu would understand whom he had offended and what he should do next.
"Yes, Lord Qiao." Tengu started the car. The AI-controlled vehicle rode smoothly, and Tengu's metallic body reflected against the nearly luxurious interior, making it look both cute and lovable, "Please kill me."
"..."
"..."
For at least ten seconds, no one spoke in the car.
Qiao Dongyang was caught off guard by Tengu.
Chi Yue and Wang Xueya were stunned by its extraordinary intelligence.
...
"Hello! Hello! I am the adorable and dashing Tengu the Handsome!" The car drove intelligently, the computer system more efficient than a human brain, not hindering Tengu from flirting, "Miss Chi, you and I are a match made in heaven."
"..." Chi Yue didn't know what to say for a moment.
Got confessed to by a robot?
"Hello! Tengu is eagerly awaiting a response!"
"Hello…" Chi Yue glanced at it, "I'm Chi Yue."
Tengu was ecstatic, "Tengu eats moon, Tengu eats moon. You and I are a match made in heaven!"
"..."
Chi Yue was lost for words.
Qiao Dongyang furrowed his brow, his face icy. Chi Yue was sitting beside him, almost frozen by the chill emanating from him.
After a moment of silence, he took out his phone and called Assistant Hou.
"Monkey!"
"Mr. Qiao, it's me."
"Who was responsible for Tengu's program upgrade?"
"I handled the upgrade, Mr. Qiao," Assistant Hou's voice was full of laughter, blissfully unaware of the looming crisis and chatting away, awaiting praise from his boss, "Hasn't our Tengu the Handsome become much cuter and smarter? Isn't its ass-kissing also much improved? The new generation of Tengu will surely reflect my exceptional professional skills and work level. I feel I've finally become a qualified assistant, no longer just riding on coattails…"
Qiao Dongyang inhaled sharply, keeping his cool, "Hmm, you don't need to come to work tomorrow!"
"What? Heavens! Is my holiday starting early? Thank you, Mr. Qiao, thank you for the holiday!" Assistant Hou cheered on the other end, "My babies, Beibei… I finally have time to spend with you all…"