Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 60, Section 17: The so-called fake couple is just a coincidence that turns into a real relationship.

The Sweet Honey Club is divided into two floors. The floor in the middle of the second floor is open, so people upstairs can see the scenery below directly—of course, there are wooden railings to prevent them from falling from upstairs.

The first floor is an elegant lobby.

Tranquil and soothing classical music filled the air, and the melody came from a 12-member symphony orchestra in the hall.

They were dressed in matching black tailcoats, and the conductor waved his baton at will. In front of them was a joint performance by violinists and saxophonists, as well as guys in black tailcoats playing trumpets and trumpets, all without a single mistake.

This club doesn't even use record players; instead, they hire live musicians to perform.

And at this moment.

He Ye and Lolis had successfully infiltrated the club. They sat at a white cloth table by the window, basking in the luxurious and high-class atmosphere, and remained silent.

"Cheers to your eyes."

The couple at the next table were chatting intimately, and their voices carried to their quiet table, tinged with whispered laughter.

The table had only two chairs, with a gently burning white candle and roses in the middle, and even the menu in front of them had a luxurious fragrance to the touch.

The waiters, dressed in custom-made peak lapel suits, silk bow ties, and white gloves, pushed carts loaded with dishes across the carpet.

He Ye once witnessed a waiter take out a long cedar wood match from his suit lining when a guest needed to light a cigar, then silently light it and hand it to him at a 45-degree angle.

Holy crap, that's awesome!

"They're sitting at the third table by the window on the west side... Why haven't Rory and the others come in yet?"

Loris observed her surroundings and spoke in a low voice. Mia had already seen her and He Ye's faces, so they couldn't get too close. They sat in a position where they could see each other clearly and observed the whole situation.

But Rory and Reilly were strangers to them.

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived.

As the two were looking in Sir Humphrey's direction, Officer Rory, with a cigarette in his mouth, and the blonde, busty Riley walked past them. The couple's disguise was perfect.

But at that moment, He Ye was completely stunned.

"That's Rayleigh?"

Lolis was also surprised that his cross-dressing was so outstanding: "It should be."

The two walked past hand in hand, and both noticed He Ye and Loris.

After exchanging glances with his superior, Officer Rory and his colleague were led by a waiter to sit near Sir Humphrey and Miss Mia.

At a distance of about four meters, it was quite close, close enough to eavesdrop on conversations.

"A decent seat."

He Ye looked away and muttered, but the image of Rayleigh's pectoral muscles kept replaying in his mind—my god, how could they be so voluptuous?
Lorice breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Hopefully they'll hear something valuable."

There's no need to look at the suspect anymore. The two of them are now sitting at the table, separated by white candles, watching the burning flames. Is this the atmosphere between lovers?
A waiter came to their side.

"Since this is your first time here, you will need to fill out a membership application form to become a member and enjoy more services—the price is 300 kronor per year."

He Ye and Loris were stopped when they entered because the club only accepts members, and becoming a member requires filling out an application form.

So now is the time to get on the train first and buy the ticket later.

He Ye took out his wallet and glanced at it.

Great, one 20, one 50, and a few coins.

Fortunately, Loris was wealthy and generous. After listening, she took out three hundred-dollar green bills from her pocket and placed them on the table. The waiter smiled and accepted them, then left behind a piece of white paper and two black pens, with a note:

"I will come back to collect it in two minutes. Please fill in the information."

With that, he gracefully left the table.

Lolis picked up her pen and started writing, but as she wrote, her expression changed, and in the end, she finished the form and handed it to He Ye with an embarrassed look on her face, as if she had eaten a bitter melon.

"Give."

He Ye was curious about what she had seen that made her look so uncomfortable.

He glanced down at it.

Name, age, and gender...that's normal.

Then the first question.

"Please tell me the name of your beloved."

Heye: "..."

Loris crossed out the blank in this column and blackened it out completely—finally writing down an unfamiliar pseudonym, suggesting a complex psychological shift.

Two minutes later, He Ye also finished writing the document. Apart from the 300 yuan they had paid, none of the information on it was true.

However, the club staff probably won't bother to verify it; they just need an "identity."

The waiter arrived as promised, collected the information card, and then left two hard cards behind.

It says "Sweet Honey Club Membership Card" on it.

The number is NO.1223.

Well, it seems there are over 1,200 innocent people who have been wronged.

"My reputation..."

At this moment, Loris sighed, covering her face with both hands and resting her head on the table. She looked somewhat lost and depressed, and even her long blonde hair seemed to have dimmed a little.

It's rare to see her show such vulnerability.

He Ye remained calm, after all, his reputation was already somewhat tarnished. Moreover, he was forced to get involved in this matter; it was Loris who insisted on investigating a high-ranking official, and he didn't owe her anything.

Looking around at the couples whispering sweet nothings, they were toasting to the reflections in each other's eyes—delicious food was laid out on the white tablecloths, while they didn't even have a glass of water.

I estimate this surveillance will last quite a while, and it's dinner time now, so there's no reason to just sit here and do nothing; it'll attract attention.

He Ye picked up the menu and began to browse through it.

The first page.

Pan-fried cod with lemon butter - ¥225

Heye:?
wrong.

The menu features a realistic drawing of a black crucian carp topped with scallions, cilantro, and chili peppers, garnished with lemon and butter. The golden-brown fish looks mouthwatering, but the price is indeed a bit steep.

Next page.

Tomato Basil Salad - ¥108

Heye:......

Several tomatoes, lettuce, and cream were mixed together, totaling 108 kronor. He took a deep breath and decided not to look any further. He felt that the northwest wind wasn't actually that hard to swallow.

Close the menu.

"So, why are you looking at the menu?" Loris asked in a low voice.

He Ye put down the menu, looked at her, thought for a moment, and said:
"We've been in here for over ten minutes and haven't even ordered a glass of water. Just sitting here would attract attention, so we were thinking of ordering something—um, why don't you take a look?"

As he spoke, He Ye handed her the menu.

That makes a lot of sense. Lolis thought for a moment, then took the menu and glanced at it. She wasn't particularly bothered by the prices. He Ye noticed this and thought to himself, "This guy must be really rich, right?"

Then, Loris took out a pen and wrote down a few dishes, then calmly called the waiter to take away the menu, waited for dinner to be served, and breathed a sigh of relief.

They do seem to be very wealthy.

After a brief mental adjustment, she returned to normal; after all, she was on a mission. Loris was discreetly observing the Earl's every move.

He Ye also remembered something and casually asked:

"So, you found something this afternoon, right?"

After spending four or five hours in the archives, Loris shouldn't have made such a resolute decision if she hadn't found anything out.

Loris stared at that spot for a moment and then said:
Two months ago, Humphrey Xavier went to Country B for academic exchange in his capacity as the director of the grammar exchange program.

"Miss Mia is also from Country B, but she came to Country B as an exchange student two years ago. Her family is very ordinary, and she has been studying here on a government scholarship based on her academic performance."

"She will finish her fourth semester at the end of May this year and return to her home country."

"Although these two points cannot directly prove any relationship."

Loris watched Sir Humphrey and Miss Mia conversing in a candlelight dinner-like atmosphere, they seemed to be getting along very well, but Loris frowned.

“But I also found out that Humphrey Xavier is a Jericho Covenantist. Two years ago, he even funded the construction of a special church and took up the position of bishop.”

Upon hearing this news, He Ye also became serious. Sure enough, he could find more information in the archives... But at the time, he really didn't think the other party was a spy.

Perhaps I should ask Mark about it tonight.

Taking a deep breath, He Ye continued the conversation, pretending to think as she asked:

"The Jericho Covenant? Isn't that the same sect that Officer Rory follows?"

(Note: Due to increased censorship efforts, Catholicism has been changed to this fictional denomination; the previous chapter had already been censored.)
“Yes.” Loris nodded.

“I understand what you mean. That makes it much more suspicious... A believer in true love, who is even married, is still having an affair with a girl in her twenties.”

He Ye glanced at the scenery over there, then turned her gaze back.

"It seems there are differences in piety even among believers."

At present, the suspicion is indeed compelling and worth investigating, but further investigation is needed to find out what really happened. Right now, the two have their own thoughts.

As He Ye watched, he turned his gaze to Officer Rory and Riley, who seemed to be in the same predicament—a waiter was standing by their table, handing them a black pen and a piece of white paper.

The membership fee is 300 kronor.

Rory, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, looked embarrassed. Riley didn't seem to be in much better shape either; his blond hair obscured his eyes, and his face held an even more poignant sadness and melancholy... because he couldn't pull out that much money from his pocket.

"Can't you make it cheaper?"

"Our Sweet Honey Club has always had this price."

Fortunately, after a brief, hushed conversation, the waiter left their table and then turned to bring them a hard membership card and two glasses of water.

It seems that the wronged children No. 1224 and No. 1225 have made their appearance.

Time passed unnoticed, and as the white candles on the table melted and dripped, the symphony orchestra in the hall continued to play its soothing music.

The waiter pushing the cart walked up to the two of them.

He gently shook the silver bell.

"Domos Garlic Olive Oil Shrimp".

The plate was placed on the table, and the silver lid on the round plate was removed, revealing four fragrant red lobsters to the two of them, a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Then came the other two dishes.

The black truffle cream pasta and herb-roasted spring chicken were just as good as the previous dish. Although they were indeed expensive, they looked very appealing. It seems that this is where the wealthy enjoy themselves.

There's also red wine stewed pears, which is a sweet and delicious wine.

He Ye remained calm and was not surprised, after all, he was just poor, not that he had never eaten good food.

After all three delicious dishes and wine were served, the waiter thoughtfully inquired and informed the customer:
"Here's the bill for you. It's 1024 yuan in total. We're currently having some events at the club. If you think it's too expensive, you can perform a kiss on the back of your hand or propose on the spot, and we'll give you a discount. After all, this is a paradise for love."

The waiter spoke frankly, as if he was looking forward to Loris and Heye's performance. If it were someone else—for example, Heye and Rayleigh—they might have bowed down for money.

Fortunately, Loris seems to be really rich.

“No need.” Loris gestured for him to leave, picked up her glass, and muttered, turning her head away, “Who wants to be with this guy…”

He Ye didn't hear the second half of the sentence, since it was just a muttered remark. He glanced at his wallet, then took out all the banknotes and coins and gave them to Loris across from him.

"That's all we have," He Ye said frankly.

Loris glanced at her, and after a moment she understood:
"No need. After all, it's official business. You can keep this money for yourself."

He Ye didn't say much. He knew that the other party really didn't care about the money and just kept it in her pocket—it was reasonable for her to accept a free meal after she had already sold her reputation and pretended to be his girlfriend.

Loris took a sip of her wine and glanced subtly at He Ye, who seemed to have already focused on the food, eating with impeccable manners, just like everyone else around him.

However... he was willing to share the burden, and although they didn't get along well in many ways, he wasn't malicious.

While they were enjoying their meal and keeping watch, Rory and Riley encountered the same situation.

Two "good value for money" dishes were placed on their table, part of their disguise, as they needed to order to avoid drawing attention.

Then the waiter brought out the bill and informed them of the club's discount program, causing the two of them to exchange a glance, speechless with unspoken words.

Then applause broke out from over there.
Around them.

He Ye couldn't help but look at Loris: "Does a hand kiss count as cheating?"

Loris glanced at her strangely: "No, after all, kissing hands is part of court etiquette. What's wrong with that?"

He Ye didn't say anything more. It seems that Officer Luo Li is still devout, but the scene over there is too beautiful to look at.

The Sweet Honey Club is full of couples, and even if you're not a couple, sitting here will make you look like one.

Cheers to your eyes; gaze into each other's eyes in the atmosphere of a candlelight dinner; nurture feelings and that flutter of excitement until they become a cherished memory for both of you.

"Welcome to the Sweet Honey Club~"

Just then, a new guest walked in through the door.

The jazz music welcomed the two members, along with the waiters and the elegant atmosphere. Undoubtedly, every member is welcome here, even those who may be unexpected guests to some.

A middle-aged man in a suit and tie, with eyes like green seaweed and a hooked nose, a man who often appears in the police station reading newspapers and living a leisurely life.

—Sergeant Draco.

He walked into the club with his arm around the waist of a woman in her thirties, who was his wife. The two walked with their heads held high and their steps steady, clearly regulars.

As they passed several white tables where people were having candlelight dinners, and sat down at one of the tables amidst conversations, someone noticed their arrival.

And this moment.

"Ding-dong".

Loris dropped her fork on the table.

(End of this chapter)