CHAPTER 530: CHAPTER 530 LOVER

Guan Beihai glanced at the police station at the end of the road, seemingly understanding Lin Shuhan’s thoughts.

"Could she have found me out?" Guan Beihai thought.

It’s very likely. Lin Shuhan had turned back to look once before.

Guan Beihai thought for a moment, deciding to wait at home first. But just as he turned, he saw Lin Shuhan standing at the intersection, looking at him coldly.

Guan Beihai was surprised, and Lin Shuhan’s eyes turned from cold to shocked, then to immense joy. She rushed over directly, throwing herself into Guan Beihai’s arms.

"Beihai..."

She held Guan Beihai tightly, afraid this was a dream and that he would disappear once she woke up.

"Meizi, are... are you okay?" Guan Beihai gently stroked Lin Shuhan’s back.

Meizi wasn’t Lin Shuhan’s nickname; it was a pet name given by Guan Beihai, and only he would call her that.

How could Guan Beihai not know if Lin Shuhan was okay? After all, he had been following her almost every day, seeing everything with his own eyes.

He just didn’t know what to say at the moment, so he asked instinctively.

"I’m fine, I’m really fine, especially now that I can see you again..." Lin Shuhan said as tears began to fall uncontrollably.

How could she be fine? The news of Guan Beihai’s death had hit her hard.

At this moment, Lin Shuhan seemed to think of something, she released Guan Beihai and cautiously looked around, then suspiciously asked, "Are you on a secret mission?"

Guan Beihai was stunned upon hearing this, then realized that Lin Shuhan probably thought he had faked his death and was on some special mission.

Guan Beihai shook his head without further explanation, simply saying, "Let’s talk about it when we get home."

"Yes, home... we’ll talk at home," Lin Shuhan said with a hint of excitement.

The gloom that had weighed on her heart seemed to dissipate in that instant, and she felt a sense of liberation, the air seemed fresh, and even the noisy street corners sounded delightful.

"Is your mission over?"

"Hmm." Guan Beihai responded casually, planning to explain slowly once they got home.

But he quickly realized that this wasn’t the direction to his own home.

"Wait, let’s go to our own home first."

"What does it matter? Mom misses you, going back would make her happy too."

Upon hearing this, Guan Beihai stopped in his tracks, and Lin Shuhan looked back at him, somewhat puzzled.

"Don’t let mom know for now," Guan Beihai said.

He didn’t want to see his mother, naturally due to his own concerns.

Even though Lin Shuhan didn’t understand, she respected Guan Beihai’s wish and changed direction, heading towards her own home.

"Are you going to leave again this time?"

"No, I’m not leaving."

"Can I ask you for one thing?"

"Go ahead."

"Can we stop being police officers in the future?" Lin Shuhan looked at him, her eyes full of pleading.

Guan Beihai’s expression became complex. He sighed deeply; he had regretted it too, after all, he was just an ordinary person, risking his life for a modest salary.

But—

Some things have to be done, and if that’s the case, why shouldn’t it be me?

"If it’s not possible, can we at least switch positions? Your current job is too dangerous, I worry every day..." Lin Shuhan’s eyes were full of imploring.

Guan Beihai held her hand and gently said, "Okay, I promise you."

Lin Shuhan smiled upon hearing this. Under the night lights, her smile was as bright as the sun.

"Have you eaten? Should I get you something..."

"What mission are you on this time? Okay, I won’t ask. But you’re so dirty, you need a good wash at home. It’s lucky we didn’t go to mom’s place; you would have knocked her out with the smell..."

"And you need to shave that beard; I didn’t throw away your razor, you can still use it..."

"I packed up all the clothes. Go take a shower first, I’ll sort them out for you..."

"Good thing I didn’t listen to mom and burn all your things..."

...

The almost thirty-year-old Lin Shuhan seemed like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, chattering non-stop, her steps becoming much lighter.

But when they reached her own apartment complex, Guan Beihai suddenly realized that his presence might not be good if they ran into acquaintances.

After considering it, he said to Lin Shuhan, "You go home first, I’ll come up later."

"Why?"

Lin Shuhan instinctively asked, but immediately felt silly as soon as she said it.

So she asked again, "Is your mission not over yet?"

Guan Beihai shook his head, then said, "You go ahead, I’ll come right away. Once we’re home, I’ll explain everything to you."

"Alright."

Lin Shuhan reluctantly let go of Guan Beihai’s hand and walked towards home, looking back every few steps.

But as she was walking, Guan Beihai suddenly vanished.

Surprised, Lin Shuhan wanted to run back, but recalling Guan Beihai’s words, she quickly headed home.

She hurried through the apartment buildings, rushed into the elevator, and breathlessly opened her front door.

Then she looked back to see if Guan Beihai had followed her.

But to her disappointment, there was nothing behind her, no sign of anyone.

Lin Shuhan was both disappointed and anxious, fearing that Guan Beihai might leave again without returning.

She stood dazed at the door, feeling all her grievances swell up in her heart, tears welling in her eyes.

At this moment, a voice from behind said, "What are you doing standing at the door?"

Lin Shuhan whipped around to see a familiar silhouette standing in the dark living room.

She immediately reached out to switch on the light, and the room lit up brightly.

"How did you get back before me?" Lin Shuhan was shocked.

She had returned very quickly, taking the elevator as soon as it arrived with no delay. How did Guan Beihai beat her to the apartment? It just didn’t make sense.

"Close the door, I’ll explain slowly," Guan Beihai chuckled.

"Oh."

Lin Shuhan finally reacted, turned to close the door, and secretly wiped her eyes.

Then she turned to Guan Beihai and said, "You sit first, no, wait a minute, I’ll go and turn on the water heater."

She said this, and hurriedly headed to the bathroom.

"Uh..."

Guan Beihai looked down at himself, realizing his appearance was indeed somewhat shabby, and Lin Shuhan always liked cleanliness. No wonder she was fussing.

But—

With his current state, is there even a need to wash up?

Guan Beihai sighed deeply and called out to Lin Shuhan.

Sensing something, Lin Shuhan stopped, and with a slight quiver in her voice, asked, "Are you leaving again?"

Guan Beihai nodded.

"Then when will you be back this time?"

Guan Beihai remained silent. This time, he knew he wouldn’t be returning.

Lin Shuhan sniffled and took two steps forward.

"Can’t you stay?"

Guan Beihai looked at her and heavily nodded.

Lin Shuhan had asked casually, knowing it was impossible; after all, there was a mission, it wasn’t something you could just quit.

So when she saw Guan Beihai nod, she was stunned, then realized he might just be lying to her.

The tears could no longer be held back and flowed down her cheeks.