I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 41 Showdown and the Outbreak
It wasn't even dark outside yet, but firecrackers were already going off, and every household was celebrating with family reunions.

Han Ling waited for a long time before finally getting a taxi and arriving at the entrance of Xu Qinghe's residential area.

He knew where Xu Qinghe lived, but not the specific house number.

This is a high-end residential area. In 2009, before housing prices skyrocketed, the price per square meter had already reached over 10,000 yuan, making it unaffordable for ordinary people.

Han Ling casually asked, and the other party said that he earned it abroad.

Han Ling didn't ask how the other party made the money because he could tell they were lying.

Since the other party has invited me to spend the New Year alone, there are some things that should be made clear and some things that should be done.

After calling to ask for the apartment number, Han Ling entered the residential complex and went upstairs.

After knocking, the door opened. Xu Qinghe was dressed casually at home, wearing a light pink fleece-lined pajama set, her hair was loose, but her makeup was quite exquisite.

The pajamas were loose, concealing Xu Qinghe's long legs, with only her ample bosom barely visible.

Xu Qinghe smiled sweetly: "It's cold outside, come in quickly."

Han Ling entered the house, changed into slippers and put down her coat. She looked into the living room, where the New Year's Eve dinner was already prepared and still steaming.

"Did you make it yourself?" he asked.

"Okay." Xu Qinghe nodded. "Eat up, I bought you a case of beer, that should be enough, right?"

Han Ling turned her gaze to the side of the coffee table, where there were indeed beers, indicating that everything was well prepared.

“You’re an orphan and I’m an orphan too, so let’s keep each other company.” Xu Qinghe sat down and handed the chopsticks to Han Ling.

Han Ling didn't say anything, and the two watched TV and ate their New Year's Eve dinner.

Xu Qinghe doesn't drink, so Han Ling drinks by himself.

Before we knew it, it was 8 p.m., and the Spring Festival Gala began. Familiar hosts appeared on the screen, including Brother Song.

Han Ling recalls that Song Ge will probably not be seen on next year's Spring Festival Gala, as he will be retiring from the show.

The two chatted casually, with Xu Qinghe doing most of the talking, discussing Han Ling's work and experiences from childhood to adulthood. Unconsciously, they seemed to grow closer on a deeper level.

Since they are all orphans, they are more likely to experience emotional clashes.

However, Han Ling was a bit far away.

Seeing that Han Ling kept her distance, Xu Qinghe thought for a moment and said, "Can you dance?"

Han Ling shook her head: "No."

Xu Qinghe smiled and said, "I've learned it. Do you want me to teach you? The TV series is playing a song right now, and I used to dance to it by myself."

"Okay." Han Ling put down her chopsticks and stood up.

The two went to the open space between the television and the coffee table, which was quite large and they could do as much as they wanted.

"Support my waist like this."

Give me your hand, yes.

Watch your step, slow down, don't rush.

As the music played on the television played, the two swayed and danced, each able to smell the other's unique scent.

Xu Qinghe tilted her head slightly, her eyelashes trembling.

It must be said that Xu Qinghe was indeed very beautiful. Her body fragrance was intoxicating, and her jade-like hands seemed boneless. Even Han Ling, being so close to her, felt a slight flutter in his heart, a man's instinct.

"Don't you want to say something?" Xu Qinghe asked softly, her breath sweet as orchids.

They were very close, and Han Ling looked at her and said, "Go on, I'm listening."

Xu Qinghe chided, "After knowing each other for so long, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Han Ling smiled and said, "Yes, be my girlfriend."

"Huh?" The sudden words made Xu Qinghe stop dancing, seemingly not expecting the other party to be so direct and jump so big. "Uh, I... are you serious?"

Han Ling: "I'm serious. Are you willing?"

Xu Qinghe lowered her head slightly, and after considering for a long time, whispered, "I'm willing."

Han Ling released his grip and stepped back a meter: "If you're willing, take off your clothes."

Xu Qinghe looked up, a look of astonishment on her face.

"Take off your clothes, didn't you agree to be my girlfriend?" Han Ling said with a gentle smile.

Xu Qinghe's expression became quite interesting, and she stammered, "You...I...isn't this too fast? I'm not ready." Han Ling shook his head: "No, it's not fast. It's the 21st century, we're all adults, I think it's normal. Don't you want to?"

Xu Qinghe shook her head without hesitation: "No, it's too fast. We need to understand things further. If in the future..."

"I want to know more about this now!" Han Ling said as she stepped forward.

Xu Qinghe was startled. At this moment, Han Ling's gaze suddenly sharpened, and he grabbed her neck with lightning speed. The latter reacted very quickly and suddenly tilted her head back.

This is a conditioned reflex ingrained in our bones.

Seeing this, Han Ling's expression darkened. He stepped forward and continued his attack, withdrawing his palm and switching to an elbow strike, aiming for Xu Qinghe's face.

"Han Ling, you..."

Xu Qinghe had no time to react. As she retreated, she slapped Han Ling's upper arm away with her left hand and raised her right leg high like a whip to strike Han Ling's head.

Han Ling raised his arm to block, the impact causing him to stagger two steps to the side. When he looked at Xu Qinghe again, his eyes held a look of astonishment and seriousness.

The brief exchange didn't reveal much, but the girl's reaction speed and stress response were quite remarkable.

Even the police couldn't achieve that.

Based on initial assessments, if a real fight breaks out, he doesn't have an absolute guarantee of winning.

This is a bit scary.

There's no reason why a medical doctor should possess such skills.

"Who exactly are you?" Han Ling demanded coldly. "What do you want by getting close to me?!"

I had intended to force the other party to tell the truth, but now it seems that it won't be easy to do so.

Xu Qinghe lowered her leg, realizing that the other person had been wary all along. After a moment of silence, she spoke: "Have you been acting all this time?"

Han Ling: "Nonsense! Internet cafes, car accidents, thefts—calling the police time and time again. Do you think I'm an idiot?"

Hearing this, Xu Qinghe sighed: "You're overthinking things. I only approached you because I like you."

Han Ling chuckled: "Oh? You like it? When?"

Xu Qinghe: "When I was in an internet cafe."

Han Ling pointed at herself: "I have nothing of value, I'm not handsome, and I'm just a lowly police officer. You, a medical doctor, live in an upscale neighborhood and drive a luxury car worth millions, would fall in love with me at first sight?"

Tell me the truth!

Xu Qinghe looked at Han Ling and said firmly, "I am telling the truth."

Han Ling's expression grew increasingly cold and stern.

If it were someone else, they would have already interacted with the other party while in the internet cafe, and there wouldn't have been any subsequent reports of scratches or theft.

But he had just been tricked by a girl, so he was extremely vigilant.

"I'll give you two options."

"First, tell me who you are and what your purpose is."

"Second, stay away from me, the farther the better, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite. Believe me, I am absolutely not what you imagine."

Han Ling spoke slowly.

Xu Qinghe frowned: "Han Ling, what exactly happened to you? I swear I have no ill intentions towards you, I just like you. As for what you just said about the minor collision and the police report, it was all a coincidence."

Am I not good enough for you? Am I not good enough to be your girlfriend?

Han Ling sneered: "Just like it? Fine, if you want to have a proper talk with me, first explain where you learned your fighting style, where the money to buy a house and a car came from, show me your bank statements, dare to?"

Xu Qinghe opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

Han Ling pointed at her: "Stay away from me, do you hear me? If you want to get close to me again, bring your answer with you."

After saying that, he picked up his coat, put on his shoes, and left.

boom!
The door is closed.

Xu Qinghe stood there motionless for a long time, a full two minutes, before her soft murmurs echoed in the living room.

"Even if I did it on purpose, wouldn't my looks make him lose his rationality?"

"Han Ling, I really have no ill intentions towards you."

(End of this chapter)