Jiang Ruyi came down from the rock but what she saw was a cleaned-up battleground. There were no bodies, no weapons. This made all that she’d experienced seem surreal, like a dream. 

She was not the sort of woman to be smart but she was not stupid either. She knew that Xia Lei had cleaned up, and she tried to guess at Xia Lei’s motives. She was also worried but she did not voice her thoughts and worries. 

“Ruyi.” Xia Lei broke the silence between them. “I’d like you to…” 

He did not continue. Jiang Ruyi leaned her arm on Xia Lei and said in mild annoyance, “Lei, look at our relationship. I’m your woman. Say what you want to say, no need to hold back.” 

Xia Lei sighed. “Ruyi, this is a unique case. I’d like you to keep this a secret for me. Don’t mention it to anyone. I know you’re a police chief and this will put you in a tough spot, but I…” 

Jiang Ruyi cut him off. “This police chief will help you. Didn’t I tell you that I’m your woman? What this about a tough spot? If you tell me not to talk about...