In Chu Ge's sight, Mu Lingshan's expression was conflicted, her eyelashes fluttered like little fans, and her eyes showed a mix of anger and irritation, all full of a facade of strength hiding weakness.

This kind of demeanor, especially with that fierce attitude, was just like a little tiger facing danger. Even if she was scared, there was a kind of unyielding spirit, never losing face.

Chu Ge exhaled, feeling a bit hot.

However, as the saying goes, a word spoken is like water spilled; since he had already said earlier that they were just putting up a front, he couldn't bring himself to go back on his word now. Even though he never claimed to be a good man, at least in most cases, he was a man of his word.

Chu Ge leaned down and whispered in Mu Lingshan's ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Alright, stop glaring at me, play along a bit, make some noises to fool those guys watching us, and then we can get through this and wait to go to the casino at midnight."

Mu Lingshan was still a bit dazed at this moment, awkwardly whispering, "What did you say...?"

Although asking this was really embarrassing, Mu Lingshan couldn't help it and had to ask softly.

Seeing Mu Lingshan so flustered, Chu Ge found it inexplicably amusing, but on the surface, he rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "I said I'm going to start striking poses, cooperate a bit, make some actions, and make a few noises."

While speaking, Chu Ge started making fake actions. Although he did not touch Mu Lingshan at all, Mu Lingshan's expression became even more conflicted.

This time, Mu Lingshan heard clearly, bit her lip, gathered her courage, and finally cooed, "Hmm... Brother Qian, you're so strong, so comfortable..."

"Haha, comfortable, right? Just wait and see how I make you more comfortable later!"

"Hmm, Brother Qian, you're so nice."

Chu Ge pretended to move while softly reminding Mu Lingshan.

"Straighten your legs a bit, curl your toes up, twist your body a little, you can't even do that? Pigs are smarter than you!"

Being "instructed" by Chu Ge in this way, Mu Lingshan's shame was indescribable. Although her body followed Chu Ge's orders, her mouth retorted viciously, "Get lost, have you ever been on a pig?"

Chu Ge's forehead was immediately filled with black lines, his fake actions paused for a moment, he was just making a comparison but Mu Lingshan caught onto it, leaving him speechless.

"Hmph, that's what you get for always putting me down, serves you right."

Mu Lingshan finally won against Chu Ge verbally this time. Seeing that Chu Ge was slightly dazed, a triumphant smile appeared on her face, and the embarrassment in her heart was unknowingly eased a lot.

Chu Ge was immediately entertained; this little thing, given an inch, she thought she could take a mile? Banter with me? You're still a bit green.

"Xiao Xue, let me ask you a few questions, alright?"

Seeing Chu Ge's mischievous look, Mu Lingshan had a foreboding feeling, but in this situation, she could only coquettishly say, "Brother Qian, what questions?"

"Do you know how a civil servant can earn a million dollars a year?"

Mu Lingshan hesitated, "I don't know."

Chu Ge chuckled, "The method for a civil servant to earn a million dollars a year is already entirely written in the Criminal Law."

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Mu Lingshan nearly burst out laughing. What kind of nonsensical question was that?

"Then let me ask you one more, listen carefully, an ex-girlfriend is someone you can say bad things about, but you absolutely won't allow others to criticize her, what kind of sentiment is this?"

Mu Lingshan was stunned again. This question was quite baffling, but it indeed piqued her curiosity to know Chu Ge's answer to this question.

Mu Lingshan thought for two seconds, then asked, "What kind of sentiment is it?"

Chu Ge chuckled again, "Hey, I asked you this question, didn't I? How come you're asking me instead?"

Mu Lingshan really couldn't come up with an answer, she laughed, "I'm not as smart as you, come on, tell me, what kind of sentiment is this after all?"

"Alright, since you earnestly asked, I'll kindly tell you. This sentiment is... how could you admit that you were blind before."

"Swooning..."

Mu Lingshan was speechless. What kind of answer was that? But somehow, it made a little bit of sense?

The two exchanged jokes while their actions were deliberate. To fool those in the surveillance room, they had to say vulgar things and make some fake gestures.

In the surveillance room, the three men couldn't help but sigh. They weren't new to sneaking a peek, but it was the first time they'd heard Mu Lingshan's pleasant voice. If only that bath towel hadn't obstructed part of the camera's view, it would have been a spectacular live broadcast!

People are often like this—curious about something, and once seen, it seems mundane, but if it remains unseen, it becomes an itch you can't scratch.

Finally, the fake storm subsided. Although Chu Ge hadn't done anything to Mu Lingshan, he habitually lit an "after-action smoke," letting Mu Lingshan rest her head on his arm as they lay on the bed.

What he needed to do now was to calm himself, adjust his physical state to its best, conserve energy, and wait for Ma Wu to knock on the door to take him and Mu Lingshan into the casino.

Entering the casino was Chu Ge's true purpose for being here. Originally, he came to this place for Luo Suyun and Shu Lulu, but now he had another reason for his mission—Mu Lingshan, this Tiger Girl.

Honestly, Mu Lingshan didn't need to push herself so hard. There was really no need. After all, Mu Lingshan was just a small-time patrol officer, and the challenge she faced was a large establishment.

To take down this tumor, she was willing to take great risks and make many sacrifices. She was a pure, innocent young woman, and although nothing really happened between him and her, the sheer façade to mislead others had already been quite embarrassing for Mu Lingshan.

Looking at Mu Lingshan now, Chu Ge couldn't help but think of his past self. Once upon a time, he too was full of fervor, brimming with energy, believing he could do anything, and thus daring to do anything.

The saying "ignorance is fearless" apparently describes this kind of enthusiasm.

But as he grew day by day, he gradually realized the world was not as he imagined. No matter how strong a person is, they'll always face all sorts of helplessness, along with various confusions.

There are many things you want to do but can't, and many things you're capable of doing, but for various reasons, you're unable or allowed to do.

So Chu Ge's mindset slowly changed. When encountering many things, his first reaction often became nonchalance, often feeling indifferent about many matters, responding with "Oh, is that so."

Nowadays, Chu Ge often feels that having a playful attitude in life is good. Just let it be, just go with the flow...

But since he met Mu Lingshan, he found himself amused by some of her actions. After the amusement, when he thought a bit more, he felt a kind of familiar emotion, as if something in his blood was ignited, some persistent resolve in his soul seemed to awaken.

It was a wondrous feeling.

Especially in the last few days, he truly admired Mu Lingshan from the bottom of his heart. This little Tiger Girl, the police flower, was really something special.

Time passed, bit by bit, and at eleven-thirty, Chu Ge and Mu Lingshan finished dressing.

At eleven fifty, there was a "knock, knock" at the door.

Chu Ge smiled slightly and gave Mu Lingshan a glance. Brightening up, she nodded and went to open the door.

"Sister-in-law, how's it going resting with Brother Qian?" Ma Wu stood at the door, his smile lewd and his gaze suggestive.

Mu Lingshan smiled slightly, noncommittal, but felt a wave of nausea—not from Chu Ge's recent actions, but from Ma Wu's face. The same lewd smile, but Chu Ge's was undoubtedly much better-looking than this guy's.

"Ma Wu, if you hadn't shown up, I would've fallen asleep. Now can you take me out to play?" Chu Ge lazily leaned against the head of the bed, eyeing Ma Wu with slight displeasure.

"Hehe, Brother Qian, don't blame me. The place I'm taking you doesn't operate well before midnight. It's not my fault," Ma Wu replied.

Chu Ge got off the bed, a playful smile on his lips. "Alright, stop with the nonsense. Let's go? Let me see what's so special about your mysterious place and whether it'll make me happy."

Ma Wu chuckled, "Brother Qian, don't worry about that! Please!"

Chu Ge nodded, taking big strides as he and Mu Lingshan followed Ma Wu out.

Just like the place where Chu Ge had played bluffing earlier, this time Ma Wu took them underground again. Not just below this Song City, but after twisting and turning a few times, they finally stopped in front of a grand pair of doors resembling those of a high-end conference room.

In front of the door stood two tall ladies in crimson qipao. Seated on a row of sofas nearby were a few men in black suits—burly, unmistakably guards.

Ma Wu went ahead and said a few words. The two qipao-clad hostesses politely asked to search them. Chu Ge wasn't surprised but feigned displeasure, muttering a bit as he allowed one of the hostesses to search him.

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