Chapter 47 Song Ni Inquires About Past Events from Qin Dang; Song Ni Is Unaware of When Tan Zheng Will Depart. Tan Zheng Had Not Mentioned It, So Song Ni Did Not Ask. Their relationship had not yet reached the point where they could inquire about each other's itineraries. As for why Tan Zheng brought it up... Song Ni mused that he probably didn't want to be seen as someone who fled from a confrontation.
Qin Yang's efficiency was always commendable. Within a few days, she successfully arranged a meeting with Qin Dang. However, when the two arrived at the appointed cafe, they were slightly embarrassed by the scene. Qin Dang was on a blind date. Qin Yang, blushing, moved with Song Ni to another table, waiting for Qin Dang's date to conclude.
Song Ni found it amusing. "You didn't know your brother was on a blind date?" Qin Yang rolled her eyes. "The company has been too busy lately; how could I possibly know about this?" It was likely that Qin Dang's last visit home was to discuss this very matter. Qin Dang had passed the family's task onto Qin Yang, and the matter of an arranged marriage was unavoidable.
Song Ni watched the two people by the window with amusement. She couldn't clearly see the woman's face, but the silhouette seemed somewhat familiar. "Which family is the woman from?" "It should be the Bai family, Bai Yunji." The Bai family was also a family with a certain heritage in Star City, although they had been in decline in recent years. It was no wonder they were considering a marriage alliance with the Qin family.
Song Ni was quite interested in this blind date. After all, both her parents had been present at her own blind date with Tan Zheng. She was curious about how the two would react without parental supervision. The cafe wasn't crowded. Qin Yang and Song Ni chose a relatively discreet table, yet close enough to Qin Dang's, so they could hear most of what Qin Dang was saying.
"Miss Bai, let's be direct. I'm just a lowly criminal investigator, and you know I fell out with my family ten years ago." "My father is managing the family company now, and it will be handed over to my younger sister; there's nothing in it for me." "Marrying me would be of no use to your Bai family. With my meager salary, it would be difficult to even buy you a handbag." "I'm too lazy to fight with my family. If they force me to get married, I don't really care, but you're different." "You are the only child in your family. It's so difficult for a woman to manage such a large company; you need someone to help you, right?" "I advise you not to set your heart on me and find another target sooner."
... Qin Dang was truly wicked, speaking without holding back, giving the Bai family's young lady no face at all. Qin Yang and Song Ni, merely eavesdropping, felt it was excessive, let alone the person involved? Bai Yunji abruptly stood up from her chair, picked up her coffee, and flung it at Qin Dang's face. He reacted quickly, dodging it cleanly, not a drop of coffee touching him. "How did your Qin family raise such a scoundrel?" Qin Dang raised an eyebrow, a devilish smile gracing his lips, but his eyes held no mirth. He patted his collar. "Miss Bai has excellent manners; coffee is for drinking, not for faces."
Bai Yunji: ... This blind date could not continue. Bai Yunji picked up her bag and left in her high heels. Only then did Song Ni get a clear view of her face. Oh, wasn't this the woman who liked Tan Zheng at the shooting range that day? Song Ni raised her eyebrows, a teasing smile on her lips. So, even a strong woman had to give up the person she liked and go on a blind date due to family pressure. Song Ni tutted, suddenly thinking of a possibility. If she hadn't gone on a blind date with Tan Zheng, would Bai Yunji have tried hard to persuade her family to discuss an alliance with the Tan family?
Perhaps Song Ni's gaze was too intense. Bai Yunji, who had been walking out with a stern face and her back straight, suddenly stopped and looked back. She froze. She recognized Song Ni. Recently, there had been widespread rumors in their social circles about the marriage alliance between the Song and Tan families. It was then that she realized the young girl from the shooting range was the one from the Song family. Bai Yunji naturally harbored no goodwill towards Song Ni. She glared fiercely at her, and upon seeing Qin Yang beside her, the disgust in her eyes became even more pronounced. Not only did she snatch Tan Zheng away, but now she was here to watch her be embarrassed on a blind date.
Qin Yang noticed the tension between them and asked, "Do you know her?" Song Ni shook her head, a defiant smile on her lips. "Miss Bai seems to be an admirer of Tan Zheng." Qin Yang suddenly understood. Was this a meeting of rivals? Bai Yunji turned around with a cold expression and left. As soon as she was gone, Qin Dang walked over and sat down. "The show is over. Now, what did you want to see me about?" Qin Dang reached out and greedily gulped down the drink in front of Qin Yang until it was nearly empty. Qin Yang rolled her eyes, expressing her helplessness at her elder brother's somewhat crude behavior.
"This is Ni Ni. She used to visit our house when she was little." Qin Dang grunted. "I know." He then looked at Song Ni with a somewhat roguish air. "What do you want to ask me?" Clearly, Qin Dang had already guessed Song Ni's intention. Song Ni was direct and asked the question that had been bothering her. "Do you know Tan Zheng?" Qin Dang snatched the newly ordered drink from Qin Yang, biting the straw and nodding lazily. "Then do you know why he retired five years ago?" Upon hearing this, Qin Yang sat up straight, looking at Qin Dang with a mixture of confusion and seriousness. Did her brother know about Tan Shen?
Qin Dang's cheeks were indented as he sucked on the straw. He found Song Ni's question amusing and indeed chuckled. "How would I know about his affairs?" Song Ni furrowed her brows and tapped her chin in thought for a moment. "Then who was that person you mentioned the other day?" Qin Dang squinted, smiling, and finished another drink. "Since you're so curious, why don't you ask him directly? You're his fiancée. At the very least, ask one of his close friends. I'm nothing." He wasn't even a friend.
Song Ni now understood. Qin Dang appeared easy to talk to, but he only spoke of trivial matters. "You can't say?" Qin Dang tapped his glass. "I can't say." As a good police officer serving the people, he had a duty to protect the victim's privacy. Song Ni pursed her lips, knowing she wouldn't get anything out of Qin Dang. "Can you at least tell me if it was a man or a woman?" Qin Dang smiled. "Don't worry, it's not your love rival. Of course, if Tan Zheng's sexual orientation is different, then disregard what I said."
Song Ni: ... Qin Dang: ... Given how sensually Tan Zheng was even when kissing, his sexual orientation was never in doubt. Knowing that the person was a man, Song Ni breathed a sigh of relief. If it had been a woman, it would have been troublesome. Entanglements between men and women were the most complex and difficult to handle. She disliked dealing with ex-partners the most.
With the important matters discussed, the three did not linger at the cafe. Qin Yang, seizing the rare opportunity of Qin Dang being off work, insisted on having dinner together. They chose a restaurant in a nearby mall. As they were heading there, a commotion erupted ahead. "Thief! Quick, help stop him!" A man, clutching a bag, ran forward with a knife in his hand. Qin Dang loosened his shoulders and was about to intervene when he saw Song Ni sidestep and kick the man, sending him sprawling to the ground. The knife was still in his hand. Qin Dang quickly stepped forward, pinned the man down, and grabbed his wrist. Song Ni seized the opportunity to kick the knife away. The man looked up in pain and, seeing Song Ni's face, froze. His eyes then turned bloodshot, filled with intense anger and malice.
Song Ni: Fortunately, it wasn't a woman, or I'd have you crying for your mommy!
Tan Zheng: ...Are you sure you can beat me?
Song Ni: ...Would you bear to hit me?
Tan Zheng: I wouldn't.
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