You Mingxu sat in his office, perusing the case files that had grown over the past few days. He felt a chill in his heart. When a detective felt choked up, he often yearned for a cigarette. But just as he reached for one, it was taken away.
In a black suit and a silver-gray shirt, Yin Feng, not wearing a tie, was leaning against the desk. She had chosen the outfit for him in the morning. With disapproval, he tossed the cigarette into the trash. "Axu, you're still recovering, how can you smoke?"
"Ah ah..." The cigarette was gone before You Mingxu could save it. He looked pained—it was a Blue Peony King, a gift from Old Tan.
A piece of chewing gum was proffered to her. Displaying palpable distaste, You Mingxu ignored it, leading Yin Feng to stuff it into her mouth. His fingers brushed her lips. Feeling awkward, You Mingxu glanced at her colleagues around, thankful they had not noticed.
