Xu Fan was momentarily startled, but soon, a warm and soft body burrowed into his embrace.

Qin Mengyue hugged Xu Fan tightly, burying her head in his chest, sobbing like a child.

It was like she was talking to herself, confiding her deeply buried grievances in a disjointed way.

Feeling Qin Mengyue's helplessness, Xu Fan couldn't help but give a bitter smile as he gently stroked her smooth long hair and whispered, "As long as I'm here, no one can bully you."

When Qin Mengyue heard Xu Fan's voice, she couldn't help but tighten her embrace, fearing they would separate.

It seemed that only this man in her arms could provide her with such a sense of security.

"Why?"

Qin Mengyue lifted her head and looked at him bewilderedly, while Xu Fan cocked his mouth, revealing a mischievous smile.

"Because you're my little wife, that's why!"

"You're so bad!"

Qin Mengyue, with a rare blush, glared at Xu Fan reproachfully before loosening her grip and stepping back.

"Do you really want to complete this case by yourself?"

Clearly, that previous phone call had come from Qin Mengyue's father. Having dealt with her family before, he knew they opposed her job.

Xu Fan now looked seriously at Qin Mengyue and asked.

As long as she nodded in agreement, he would help her finish it.

"Of course I do, but what use is my wanting if he doesn't agree?"

Qin Mengyue gave Xu Fan a wry look and said.

Even when she had fled to Shanghai, she couldn't escape his control.

If he negotiated with her immediate superior, her plans would definitely be ruined in the end.

"Heh heh, simple."

Xu Fan chuckled and, under Qin Mengyue's puzzled gaze, walked over to the desk.

He picked up the phone on the desk and redialed the number.

"Yueyue! Don't argue with me, I've already told you, this operation is too dangerous! There will be other opportunities in the future!"

As soon as the connection was made, Qin Mengyue's father's firm rejection came through the phone. Qin Mengyue looked at Xu Fan, a bitter smile on her lips.

See what I mean?

Xu Fan signaled Qin Mengyue to calm down, then spoke into the phone, "Mr. Qin, as a father, your intent is indeed right, but paternal love is not about restraining your child with worries."

"Supporting her in doing what she loves, that is what paternal love is about."

An unfamiliar male voice came through the phone, causing Qin Mengyue's father to pause, and he had to admit that Xu Fan had a point.

But that is only in an ideal situation!

You must understand, going undercover is not as simple as you imagine! One small slip could cost a life!

Qin Mengyue's father scoffed, "Friend, have you heard of the saying, 'It's easy to speak when you're not the one involved'? We're up against a vicious foreign drug dealer this time! Can you guarantee my daughter's safety? If not, then just shut up and do nothing!"

"Heh, I actually can guarantee it."

No sooner had he spoken than the other party confidently assured him, causing Qin Mengyue's father to burst out laughing.

What an arrogantly confident kid!

The call was made from a landline, and Qin Mengyue's father guessed it was some ignorant guy from his daughter's police station.

He was furious today and had to get someone to find this person and give them a proper lesson!

"What's your name? Whose subordinate are you?"

He then coldly questioned.

Huh? He thinks I'm a cop?

Xu Fan raised his eyebrows in surprise and then chuckled.

"Father-in-law, I'm not under the jurisdiction of you police officers, my name is Xu Fan."

"That's right, we've met before."

"Xu Fan! You!"

Xu Fan made this joke without a change in his expression, his heart steady, causing Qin Mengyue to glare at him fiercely.

"Xu Fan?"

Qin Mengyue's father would not forget that name, knowing that this guy had previously brought his daughter to make a scene at their home.

At first, he had thought this lad was just a minor character, but after looking into him, he discovered that this guy was not as simple as he had imagined.

With only one daughter under his knee, and their relationship growing worse, Qin's father began to realize his mistakes.

He had wanted to find his daughter a dragon-rider for a husband, someone who would take good care of her for the rest of her life, but after driving Xu Fan out of their home, Qin's father realized that the man he had driven away was actually the most outstanding son-in-law.

And now this guy was calling him father-in-law?

Qin's father couldn't help but ponder deeply, perhaps it was time to let go and allow his daughter to choose her own happiness.

After all, his tyrannical interference in picking a man for her had always been a foolish act...

It was a matter of face that had led to their relationship becoming as strained as it was now.

"Xu Fan, what exactly did you mean by what you just said?"

As he pondered, Qin's father's tone had improved by several degrees from before.

Xu Fan smiled and glanced at Qin Mengyue, saying, "This time, I'm going with Yueyue on the mission."

"Is that so?"

Qin's father, hearing Xu Fan's explanation, couldn't help but feel a wave of surprise.

He was a policeman, too, and he also wanted to solve the case. The sole reason he opposed the mission this time was purely out of concern for his daughter's safety.

He had inquired about Xu Fan's skills, which were indeed extraordinary, and with him by her side, his daughter should be safe.

"Of course."

Reassured by Xu Fan's affirmation, Qin's father could not help but burst into a hearty laugh.

"Xu Fan, since you've promised, then I have nothing more to say. About before..."

Thinking of the last time Xu Fan and Qin Mengyue came home together, and the sour face he had put on, Qin's father felt a pang of guilt in his voice.

He knew he was in the wrong and only worried that his ignorance could ruin his daughter's chance at a beautiful marriage.

His tone now incredibly serious, he said, "The last time you brought Yueyue home, I did not have a good attitude, I'm sorry, I was wrong."

"I've lived to this age, indeed getting more confused as I get older. It's fine if you look down on me, I only hope that you won't let me affect your relationship with Yueyue."

It seemed Qin Mengyue's move from Jinling to Shanghai had given her father some time for reflection.

Hearing his apology, Xu Fan couldn't help but laugh.

Not one to hold grudges, Xu Fan chuckled and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I will take good care of Yueyue for you."

"This time, I guarantee that not only will Yueyue complete the mission perfectly, but she won't lose a single hair."

After a pleasant talk with Qin Mengyue's father, Xu Fan then hung up the phone.

Qin Mengyue was utterly confused; what did his words just now mean?

"Xu Fan, what did you mean by what you just said?"

From Xu Fan's words, it seemed that he was planning to join her on the mission?

And it even appeared that he knew about her participation in this mission before arriving.

What in the world was going on?

Xu Fan then walked over to Qin Mengyue with a smile.

Taking her soft little hand in his, he said, "As a knight, I can't bear to let my princess face danger alone."

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