C16 I Was Wrongly Accused!

"Everyone, back to the station with me for questioning!"

Xuu Xueqing's expression turned stern, her gun's dark muzzle aimed directly at Wang Xiao, suggesting that if he dared to refuse, she wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger.

"Easy there, don't let that gun accidentally discharge."

Wang Xiao, seeing Xuu Xueqing so worked up, raised his hands and chuckled.

...

The police car raced down the highway, with Bald Man and his crew sitting quietly in the back seat. Wang Xiao's wrist was cuffed to the armrest next to Xuu Xueqing.

"What's your name, Officer Beautiful?"

Wang Xiao, seemingly unfazed by his arrest, with one hand cuffed, turned to the driving Xuu Xueqing and asked with a grin.

"Xuu Xueqing!"

She answered curtly, not bothering with further conversation, focused on getting Wang Xiao back to the station for a thorough reprimand.

"Xuu Xueqing, like the first snow under a clear sky, that's a beautiful name," Wang Xiao complimented without a moment's delay.

Then he continued, "Officer Xueqing, with your looks, you surely don't have a boyfriend, do you?"

"How would you know whether I have a boyfriend or not? And what does it matter to you anyway?"

Xuu Xueqing glared at Wang Xiao, her face clouding over as she let out a cold snort.

"A girl as stunning as you wouldn't settle for just any guy, so you must be single. And yes, it does matter to me... because I'm the man who deserves someone like you."

Wang Xiao stroked his chin and gave Xuu Xueqing a serious smile.

Incredible!

Bald Man and the others in the back seat looked at Wang Xiao with eyes full of admiration.

This guy had the guts to flirt with a gorgeous cop? That took some serious nerve.

No more words needed, brother. From today on, you're our hero.

"Shut your mouth!"

Xuu Xueqing's face flushed with irritation at Wang Xiao's remark, her teeth clenched as she hissed at him.

Inside the police station's interrogation room.

"Your name!"

Xuu Xueqing, gripping the interrogation ledger and pen, sat across the table from Wang Xiao alongside a male officer, her gaze icy as she posed the question.

"Wang Xiao, with the 'king' of rulers and the 'smile' that commands the martial world!" Wang Xiao quirked a slight smile as he introduced himself to Xuu Xueqing.

"Gender?"

"..."

Wang Xiao hadn't anticipated such a quaint question from Xuu Xueqing.

"I'm asking about your gender!" Xuu Xueqing demanded icily.

"Male for gender, preference for females, ideal measurements for a partner: 84, 62, 86. Marital status: single. Criteria for choosing a spouse..."

Wang Xiao shrugged helplessly as he spoke.

The male officer listening to Wang Xiao's response slightly bulged his eyes. They were supposed to be gathering Wang Xiao's basic information, yet it was starting to feel like a matchmaking show.

"Get serious. You're in a police interrogation room!"

Xuu Xueqing was momentarily taken aback by Wang Xiao's answer, her face flushing with a mix of surprise and irritation. She huffed at Wang Xiao, her gaze carrying a hint of bewilderment.

It just so happened that Wang Xiao's 'ideal measurements' matched Xuu Xueqing's exactly. His roguish glance made her feel uncomfortably exposed, as if he'd seen right through her.

"Did this scoundrel just happen to mention those numbers, or did he size me up?" Xuu Xueqing's heart raced with wild thoughts.

"Officer Xue Qing, I assure you, I'm taking your questions very seriously."

Wang Xiao spread his hands again, his expression earnest as he looked at Xuu Xueqing.

"So, why did you assault him?"

Xuu Xueqing, cheeks still warm, deftly steered the conversation away, pressing Wang Xiao for an answer.

"Officer Xu Qing, I've been wronged. I didn't hit anyone. That bald guy and his crew came looking for trouble, and I was merely acting in self-defense."

Wang Xiao's face was the picture of innocence, a stark contrast to his earlier bravado in the bar.

Xuu Xueqing clenched her teeth at the sight of Wang Xiao's dramatics.

She had hoped he would repeat his barroom bravado, giving her grounds to book him for brawling.

But this cunning rogue had outsmarted her!

It was exasperating!

"And what about the fifty thousand you extorted from them? How do you explain that?"

Xuu Xueqing gently bit her lip and slammed her hand down on the table, addressing Wang Xiao with a stern voice laced with an undertone of coercion.

"It's a complete misunderstanding. I'm a model citizen; how could I possibly stoop to extortion? The money was willingly given to me by the Bald Man and his crew as compensation for my emotional suffering."

Yet Wang Xiao appeared utterly unfazed by Xuu Xueqing's intensity. He casually spread his hands and responded, "A model citizen indeed. How could I ever resort to blackmail? This money was freely offered to me by the Bald Man and others as reparation for my mental anguish."

Xuu Xueqing's frustration mounted at Wang Xiao's unyielding demeanor, but she was at a loss on how to handle this scoundrel. The Bald Man had confessed to assault, and the hefty sum was acknowledged as payment for medical costs.

"Officer Xueqing, any other issues?" Wang Xiao leaned in with a sly grin, probing for a response.

"None left!" Xuu Xueqing retorted, feeling an overwhelming urge to stomp on Wang Xiao's smug face—a sensation that intensified from the moment she first laid eyes on him, leaving her feeling uneasy.

"Well, I have a question. Are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you out for a walk, grab some dinner, catch a movie, and maybe end the evening at a hotel to chat about life and aspirations," Wang Xiao proposed with a cheeky chuckle, batting his eyes at Xuu Xueqing.

Talk to the hand! Xuu Xueqing's face darkened at his proposition, and with an inward scoff, she icily replied, "I'm busy. Besides, we're hardly acquainted!"

"Come on, Officer Xueqing, how about giving me a shot? There's a saying, 'Once is chance, twice is familiarity,'" Wang Xiao flirtatiously pushed, running his fingers through his hair with an air of confidence.

The male officer nearby watched Wang Xiao with a look of admiration. This guy was the first to boldly ask Officer Xueqing out—a feat in itself, considering Xuu Xueqing's stunning beauty and impressive physique were well admired within the precinct.

Xuu Xueqing was known for her fiery temper, often leaving people feeling thoroughly chastised. Such a formidable woman was a force few male officers at the station could reckon with.

"Officer Xueqing, why not accept the young man's invitation? You're off duty tonight anyway," the male officer suggested with a grin, teasing her.

"No need!" Xuu Xueqing shot the officer a frosty look and commanded, "Prepare the detention room. I'm detaining this jerk for 48 hours."

"Uh, alright," the officer replied, casting a sympathetic glance at Wang Xiao before rising from his seat and exiting the interrogation room.

"Officer Xueqing, isn't this a bit much? Haven't you already cleared me of any wrongdoing?" Wang Xiao asked with a wry smile, looking at her helplessly.

"Who's the officer here? I still have my suspicions; you're not going anywhere!" Xuu Xueqing retorted with a pout, her voice laced with a touch of defiance. She approached Wang Xiao and yanked him up from his chair.

"Uh..." Wang Xiao could only shrug in resignation as Xuu Xueqing pulled him to his feet.

But just then, Xuu Xueqing's foot slipped, sending her tumbling toward Wang Xiao with a shriek.

Caught off guard, Wang Xiao was unable to react in time and found himself pinned to the ground by Xuu Xueqing.

Wang Xiao was momentarily stunned, feeling as though he had inadvertently kissed something. His eyes focused, and he realized Xuu Xueqing's lips were pressed against his own.

Their lips met, eyes locked, and a wave of ambiguity filled the air.

Xuu Xueqing's mind reeled as if her head had burst into flames.

Her first kiss, gone?

And to this scoundrel before her?

"I—I saw nothing. Carry on!" blurted the male officer who had just returned to the interrogation room after setting up the detention cell. He froze upon seeing the pair on the floor, coughed awkwardly, and quickly added, before making a hasty retreat towards the door.

"No, it's not what you're thinking."

Xuu Xueqing finally snapped out of it, scrambling off Wang Xiao and hastily trying to clear the air with the male police officer.

"Officer Xueqing, you don't need to explain. We're all adults here. I get it. Carry on, I won't interrupt," the male officer said with a knowing chuckle, not allowing Xuu Xueqing any room to clarify before he stepped out, casually shutting the door behind him.

Just before the door closed, he murmured under his breath, "This guy's got game. Managed to win over the station's prettiest, Officer Xueqing, in no time..."

Watching the male officer dismiss her explanation and leave, Xuu Xueqing clenched her jaw and spun around, glaring daggers at Wang Xiao. "You Stinky Rascal, this is all your fault!"

If murder weren't a crime, she would have loved nothing more than to pull out her pistol and put a bullet right through Wang Xiao's head!