Chapter 147: The Wolf Is Coming!

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Wang Zheng held Lin Xiaolei tightly as they strolled slowly along the banks of the city river. Lin Xiaolei quietly nestled beside him, resting her head gently on his shoulder. Anyone witnessing this scene would surely see them as a sweet couple.

The sun was setting in the west, with fiery clouds scattering across the sky. Golden rays shimmered on the sparkling river surface, forming a radiant path stretching to the horizon—an extraordinarily beautiful sight.

The city river was truly a serene and romantic spot chosen by lovers. Imagine, in such a warm and tender atmosphere, even the coldest heart would melt. This sunset belonged only to them—who wouldn’t be moved?

“Should we… should we shake them off?” Lin Xiaolei asked softly. Although her heart was filled with sweetness and she enjoyed the feeling, the presence of followers behind them unsettled her, distracting her and preventing her from fully immersing herself in the moment.

“Shake off who?” Wang Zheng asked.

“The people following us back there!” Lin Xiaolei whispered.

Wang Zheng, already enchanted by the tender environment, had completely forgotten about the earlier lie. Only when Lin Xiaolei reminded him did he remember and then earnestly said, “No! If we do that, wouldn’t it mean we’re telling them our date isn’t serious, that we’re just pretending to deal with them?” Wang Zheng’s expression was cautious, as if someone truly was tailing them. He maintained a serious demeanor to convince Lin Xiaolei that he wasn’t deceiving her but that the threat was real.

Hearing this, Lin Xiaolei nodded lightly, feeling his words made sense. If they tried to lose their followers, it would only arouse suspicion. Faking a proper date while scheming to shake them off—that would surely invite doubt.

“Don’t worry about them. As long as we date seriously, they won’t find any flaws! So, you need to relax,” Wang Zheng said earnestly, sharing his strategy for dealing with the situation.

“Oh!” Lin Xiaolei had no choice but to follow Wang Zheng’s advice and enjoy the date with peace of mind.

Perhaps it was Wang Zheng’s words or the surrounding ambiance, but as time passed, Lin Xiaolei’s heart completely relaxed. No longer tense as before, her stiff body gradually softened. Her left hand, without her realizing when, gently wrapped around Wang Zheng’s waist. She leaned against him completely, her face glowing with a rosy hue, like a young woman deeply in love, enveloped by happiness.

Compared to Lin Xiaolei, Wang Zheng’s mood had been relaxed from the start because he knew no one was actually following them—his earlier words were just a ploy to coax Lin Xiaolei into an intimate gesture. Feeling the firmness yet softness of Lin Xiaolei’s full chest brought a soothing pleasure to Wang Zheng’s entire being.

Even if someone was following them, Wang Zheng wouldn’t mind. He might even use the excuse to get closer to Lin Xiaolei. Don’t think Wang Zheng is incapable; there’s nothing he wouldn’t dare do.

But some things need to be savored slowly to truly appreciate their flavor.

In such an environment, the two strolled along the riverbank for an hour. Because both enjoyed the tender atmosphere and the sunset, they didn’t feel tired. More importantly, through this walk, Wang Zheng gained something beyond the stroll itself—Lin Xiaolei was interested in him.

The relationship of boyfriend and girlfriend could be faked, but the expressions, the eyes—that could never be feigned. The radiant happiness on Lin Xiaolei’s face was obvious to everyone. Countless passersby envied the happy couple of Wang Zheng and Lin Xiaolei along the way.

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Lin Xiaolei seemed fully immersed in this warmth; when Wang Zheng held her as they returned to the car, she still didn’t realize the walk had ended, still resting her head on his shoulder.

“Where should we eat?” Seeing Lin Xiaolei still lost in her dreamlike state, Wang Zheng spoke to break her reverie. Even without anyone following, her guard was too low. Wang Zheng was certain that even if he touched her chest just now, Lin Xiaolei wouldn’t have reacted.

“Wake up, it’s getting dark.”

“Huh?” After his words, Lin Xiaolei finally woke from her daydream. Though she was awake, her eyes were still somewhat dazed as she looked at Wang Zheng, a faint smile lingering on her face.

“Shouldn’t we have dinner now?” Wang Zheng asked again.

“Oh.” Hearing this, Lin Xiaolei snapped back to reality, quickly freeing herself from Wang Zheng’s shoulder and straightening up. Then she glanced at the car beside her, hesitated for a moment, and finally, a look of realization dawned on her. Blushing, she slipped into the car.

When did we walk back? How come I didn’t notice at all? Thinking back to leaning on Wang Zheng’s shoulder, Lin Xiaolei’s cheeks flushed even deeper. Sitting inside the car, she turned her head to look out the window, afraid Wang Zheng might see her expression.

The car slowly started moving. Since Wang Zheng was in a good mood, he unconsciously sped up a little. He remembered a nice restaurant near Lin Xiaolei’s residential area, so he drove straight there.

At a red light, the car stopped. After a few minutes, as he prepared to turn left and checked his rearview mirror, a familiar silhouette appeared—a black Cadillac. The car was ordinary, but the license plate number reminded Wang Zheng of Zhang Fan.

At that moment, Wang Zheng thought of the story about the boy who cried wolf—crying “wolf, wolf” so many times, yet when the wolf actually came, no one believed it. Wang Zheng wouldn’t believe it was coincidence. If they’d been followed from the start, he had only just noticed.

However, Wang Zheng admired Zhang Fan’s boldness in personally following them instead of sending underlings. Although it risked exposing his target, it showed cleverness. Some things subordinates couldn’t perceive, and eager to please, they often exaggerated what they saw, clouding judgment. Following in person was the most direct and effective way to gather information.

“Your charm is really something!” Wang Zheng said to Lin Xiaolei as he pressed the accelerator, and the car surged forward.

Lin Xiaolei looked at Wang Zheng puzzled, not understanding the meaning of his words, quietly waiting for him to explain. But Wang Zheng said no more, leaving Lin Xiaolei feeling inexplicably confused.

They stopped in front of the restaurant. As Lin Xiaolei was about to get out, Wang Zheng pulled her tightly back.

“See that black Cadillac? Zhang Fan’s inside!” Wang Zheng pointed behind them. “So you know what to do, right?”

“Huh? Still… still kiss?” Lin Xiaolei asked in doubt.

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Wang Zheng smiled and said, “If you want to, then go ahead!” Then he opened the door and got out of the car.

Blushing, Lin Xiaolei looked in the direction Wang Zheng had indicated. There was indeed a Cadillac, though too far to see clearly who was inside. But since she had seen the car at noon, she recognized it. She had been uncertain whether they were being followed, but now she was sure.

“Snap!” Wang Zheng opened the car door fully. Lin Xiaolei withdrew her gaze from the distance, looked at Wang Zheng outside, took a deep breath, and got out.

She still remembered Wang Zheng’s words before getting out—that since they were now a couple, they had to do things couples should do. So this time, without waiting for him to lead, Lin Xiaolei consciously linked her arm with Wang Zheng’s, walking closely and intimately toward the restaurant.

Wang Zheng and Lin Xiaolei didn’t dine in the main hall but requested a private room, which made Lin Xiaolei’s heart race even faster. A private room… a secluded little space where many things could happen.

After ordering a few simple dishes, Wang Zheng kept looking at Lin Xiaolei, glancing left and right. This made Lin Xiaolei, whose mind was already wandering, feel even more complicated.

“What… what are you looking at?” Lin Xiaolei looked up at Wang Zheng, but when she met his intense, fiery gaze, she quickly looked away.

“I’m trying to find the charm on you that made Zhang Fan chase after you so relentlessly!” Wang Zheng said, then suddenly grabbed her hand, startling the lowered-headed Lin Xiaolei.

Again… another kiss?

She closed her eyes tightly and bit her lip, waiting for that moment to come. But instead of the imagined scene, she felt a strong force pulling her wrist, lifting her from the chair.

Standing… a kiss while standing?

“I suddenly feel this restaurant isn’t good. Let’s change to another one!” Wang Zheng’s voice came, and he pulled Lin Xiaolei outside the private room.

As they reached the stairs to the second floor, they happened to see Zhang Fan entering the restaurant, asking the waiter questions. Wang Zheng immediately pulled Lin Xiaolei toward the kitchen.

Most restaurants have a back door through the kitchen for deliveries. Though the kitchen is usually off-limits to outsiders, the staff were stunned to see the couple suddenly enter silently. Within a few seconds, they had exited through the back door.

Wang Zheng tightly held Lin Xiaolei’s hand as they circled from the back door to the front entrance. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass, they clearly saw Zhang Fan heading toward the upstairs private rooms.

Wang Zheng immediately ran toward the car. Lin Xiaolei seemed to catch his intention and crouched low, running after him.

They got in and drove off, disappearing down the road’s end in just half a minute.