Xiumin’s inquiry into Shen Ying’s information quickly alarmed the Ancient Culture Research and Analysis Archival Room.

Thus, Xiumin was summoned for an interview.

Although the data on Si Lingxi, Liu Qingyan, and Shen Ying were uploaded by Lu Zheng, they had been marked as sensitive by higher authorities. Anyone investigating them would receive an alert.

Hmm, not just the three of them, even Lu Zheng, Lin Wan, and their parents’ data had been marked sensitive. This was a form of protection and early warning for them.

As for who is being protected, it’s a matter of perspective.

...

So, although the Ancient Culture Archival Room knew of Xiumin and Lin Wan’s relationship, she was still summoned for an interview. After all, various signs indicated she didn’t yet know the special qualities of Shen Ying and the others.

So, even to avoid misunderstandings, a relevant personnel stationed in Hai City also came to interview Xiumin.

In the meeting room, Xiumin was confused.

"Shen Ying is involved in national secrets?" Xiumin said, perplexed. "I didn’t see any possibility of secrets in her files."

Ma Ling couldn’t help scratching his head but said, "It’s just a file; it can be made to look like anything. You’re a professional, you should know that."

He had just listened to Xiumin’s account, feeling somewhat helpless.

So it’s about standing up for a good sister?

But they really don’t need you to stand up!

Moreover, a subtle envy flickered in Ma Ling’s gaze when he looked at Xiumin.

Clearly, as a friend of Lin Wan’s, one could foresee Xiumin’s future by looking at Zhao Xiaodao and Zhang Weili’s current state.

"Lin Wan said she’ll explain things when she gets back?" Ma Ling asked.

"Yes." Xiumin nodded, frowning as she spoke, "So Lin Wan knows about Shen Ying’s secrets? Could it be she’s involved in some danger and needs protection, and they specifically contacted her and Lu Zheng?"

Knowing about Lu Zheng and Lin Wan’s skills, she easily began to speculate in that direction.

"So, is it all fake? Are Lu Zheng and Shen Ying just pretending to be a couple?" Xiumin’s imagination wandered, and then with a serious look, she asked, "Will her explaining things to me involve leaking secrets?"

"This was my initiative, it has nothing to do with her!" Xiumin hurriedly defended Lin Wan.

"No, no, it’s fine." Ma Ling shook his head and said.

"But..." Xiumin furrowed her brow again. As a police officer, she had keen observational skills, "But the way Shen Ying looks at Lu Zheng is full of love, that’s something she couldn’t possibly be faking. Could she actually be in love with Lu Zheng?"

As Xiumin spoke, she started worrying again.

Ma Ling couldn’t help rubbing his forehead, thinking to himself, "You don’t know about the other two, either."

"Anyway, since Lin Wan promised to explain it to you when she returns, just wait until then. In the meantime, don’t take any action against Shen Ying." Ma Ling said.

Xiumin retorted discontentedly, "I’m a police officer; I won’t act recklessly."

"I know, I trust you, but wouldn’t it be wise to provide you with a precautionary measure in advance?" Ma Ling said.

Xiumin frowned, reflecting on how she hadn’t done anything yet but had merely looked into Shen Ying’s information. That alone prompted a meeting with the confidentiality department. Just who exactly is Shen Ying?

She’s important and also pretty; she must be Lin Wan’s rival!

"I got it, don’t worry. I’m sure Lin Wan will tell me everything I’m supposed to know." Xiumin said, while making up her mind to properly advise Lin Wan to be wary of Shen Ying.

Ma Ling nodded and, after a moment’s thought, produced two business cards, handing them to Xiumin.

"Two cards, keep one yourself. If you encounter any trouble in the future, give me a call." Ma Ling said, "The other is for Lin Wan when she gets back. Just tell her that the Ancient Culture Research and Analysis Archival Room is now responsible for... Shen Ying’s matters. If there’s anything needed, she can call me."

Xiumin put away the cards, "Okay, got it, thank you."

She wasn’t suspicious since in a case with multiple departments cooperating, this was common. However...

"Ancient Culture Research and Analysis Archival Room." Xiumin found it a bit amusing, "Is this what our secret departments like to call themselves?"

Ma Ling smiled slightly, with a hint of implication, "Actually, secret department names aren’t always untraceable."

...

Not to mention the conversation between Huang Xiumin and Ma Ling, Lu Zheng and Shen Ying slept until broad daylight and lazily woke up.

"Where to play today?" Shen Ying giggled as she lay back on Lu Zheng.

The soft touch made Lu Zheng not want to go out at all.

So, they played until noon.

After lunch, they finally left the house. The first thing to do was head to the stadium to get the car.

"Beep!"

After parking all night, more than a hundred yuan was charged.

Lu Zheng shook his head and sighed. There’s no denying it; parking in Hai City is really expensive. Those who can’t get a license plate, are they lucky or not?

"Yesterday’s events made the news."

From the passenger seat, Shen Ying browsed her phone and came across the day’s news.

"Police catch another fugitive at King Zhang’s concert; fugitive refuses to learn from mistakes."

Shen Ying laughed, "With the help of an enthusiastic citizen, the police successfully captured the fugitive. Oh, there’s even a video, but it’s shaky and blurry, so you’re not visible.

A total of seventy-four fugitives have already been caught at King Zhang’s concerts. Netizens are waiting to see when he will reach a hundred. He’s already known as the fugitive nemesis, how amusing."

"That would be quite difficult. With surveillance methods increasing everywhere, it’s not always guaranteed to happen at his concerts." Lu Zheng shook his head with a laugh.

No sooner had he said this than Lu Zheng’s phone began to ring.

With a thought, Lu Zheng manipulated the air, unlocking his phone, and heard Zhao Wenyu’s voice, "Brother Lu, is that you at the intersection of Chuanshu Fourth Road waiting for the red light as the Wind God?"

"Hmm?" Lu Zheng looked up at the red light ahead and, with a divine thought, located Zhao Wenyu, yet still responded, "It’s me. Where are you?"

"I’m over on the right, behind you, one car over." Zhao Wenyu said.

"Do you have something?"

"Nothing, nothing, just saw Brother Lu and wanted to give you a call. Brother Lu, got plans this afternoon? If not, let’s grab a meal together!" Zhao Wenyu suggested.

Lu Zheng checked the time, "It’s only two in the afternoon now."

"I invited some friends for fishing by the sea and eating seafood, Brother Lu, care to join?"

"Uh, I don’t have gear."

"I have several sets; just bring yourself, Brother Lu." Zhao Wenyu said.

Lu Zheng looked at Shen Ying, who had no objections and nodded, smiling, "Sure, I was just thinking about your grilled fish, though I’m not sure how the sea fish taste here."

Lu Zheng shrugged and told Zhao Wenyu, "Lead the way, and I’ll join you."

"Great!"