Chapter 45

However, as soon as she got out of the car, she spotted the black Jeep parked not far away. 

She was surprised and instinctively checked her phone. 

No new messages, no missed calls. 

So, did he arrive early again? 

Thinking of this, a smile appeared in Lu Jiu’s eyes as she pushed open the door and got out. 

At the same time, the door of the black Jeep was also opened. 

The man in the gray-blue police uniform fixed his gaze on his girlfriend, closed the door behind him, and strode over. 

During the Spring Festival national holiday, the Lu Department Store was still open. 

So, the surrounding area was bustling with people. 

But at this moment, Lu Jiu seemed to see nothing else and simply gazed at Officer Wei, who was approaching quickly. 

Having known him for half a year, this was only the second time she saw him in uniform. 

He looked even more energetic and handsome than in her hazy memories. 

“Wow! It’s a police officer!” Just as Lu Jiu was about to greet him, a childish voice rang in her ears. 

She instinctively turned her head. 

It was a little girl, about four or five years old. 

Dressed in festive red, she was holding one hand of her smiling and affectionate family member and saluting Officer Wei with the other hand in a not-so-standard manner. 

The man, who had been striding towards her and was only two or three steps away, suddenly stopped. 

He turned and returned a very standard salute to the little girl. 

Without warning, Lu Jiu’s heart started racing uncontrollably… 

What should she do? It seemed like she liked Officer Wei even more now. 

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Chapter 22 

“Peony.” 

Lu Jiu snapped back to reality and looked up at the man who had arrived in front of her. 

She blinked but couldn’t hide her amazement in her eyes: “Why are you in uniform?” 

Wei Shian smiled, pleased with her reaction: “Old Yan and Forensic Doctor Lin plan to take wedding photos in uniform.” 

Lu Jiu understood: “So… all the colleagues attending the wedding will be in uniform? To be in the pictures together?” 

Wei Shian: “Yes.” 

“Wow~ That’s really romantic.” 

Seeing his girlfriend’s eyes sparkle, Wei Shian wanted to say that if she liked it, they could also do the same. But fearing it might scare her, he changed his words: “Peony, should we head to your shop first?” 

“Yes, yes… I need to get the bouquet ready first.” Lu Jiu came to her senses, turned around, and took the bouquet of flowers from the passenger seat. After locking the car, she headed towards the store. 

But just after a few steps, as if realizing something, she suddenly turned her head and looked at the man beside her: “You… what did you just call me?” 

Wei Shian looked down: “Peony.” 

Usually, his voice was pleasant to listen to. 

At this moment, whether it was an illusion or not, hearing him call her by her nickname made Lu Jiu’s ears tingle with a pleasant sensation, and she found his voice even deeper and more attractive. 

“Can I call you Peony?” Seeing his girlfriend’s delayed reaction, Wei Shian asked again. 

You already did, Lu Jiu’s cheeks flushed pink: “Yes, you can.” 

Wei Shian’s smile grew warmer, and he asked, “Girlfriend?” 

Boom… 

Lu Jiu’s face instantly turned bright red. She glared at the man, unwilling to be outdone: “What’s up with the boyfriend?” 

“Nothing, just wanted to confirm our relationship status.” Seeing that his usually good-natured girlfriend was getting irritated, Wei Shian decided to back off. He extended his hand towards her in a particularly gentlemanly manner: “Hand over the bouquet.” 

Lu Jiu… 

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Forensic Doctor Lin liked white flowers. 

This was something Lu Jiu had personally inquired about after getting her boyfriend’s contact information. 

As for the type of flower, there were no specific requests. 

Even after learning that Lu Jiu owned a flower shop, Forensic Doctor Lin expressed that she trusted the professional to make the choice. 

She was a very straightforward person. 

So, to ensure the flowers lasted longer, Lu Jiu had specially cut some carefully nurtured white roses from her greenhouse as the main flowers. 

After half an hour of busy work. 

Looking at the pure white and beautiful bouquet in her hands, Lu Jiu held it up to the man beside her and smiled: “How does it look? Pretty?” 

Wei Shian’s gaze lingered on his girlfriend’s bright smile, and he honestly replied: “It looks beautiful.” 

Satisfied with his response, Lu Jiu turned around to get the prepared gift bag to put the bouquet in. 

“I’ll do it,” Wei Shian said, standing up to help… 

Seeing this, the aunt who frequently visited the shop, after observing for a while, quietly asked Zhao Lanlan: “Your boss is dating?” 

The flower shop was usually quiet. Even though there were many customers every day, the atmosphere made everyone naturally lower their voices. 

So, the aunt’s “quiet” conversation was overheard by everyone in the shop. 

Naturally, this included Lu Jiu and Wei Shian, who were in the midst of arranging flowers. 

The two exchanged a glance and then continued with their tasks, looking down. 

Zhao Lanlan, on the other hand, laughed: “Yes, she is dating.” Although they didn’t show any affectionate behavior, the surrounding pink bubbles made it obvious. 

Upon receiving confirmation, the aunt expressed her regret: “Oh, what a pity. My son really liked the boss.” 

“That’s right. My nephew saw the boss once and was so impressed. He kept running over here for no reason.” 

“Indeed. My son is in his senior year of high school. After seeing the boss once, he’s been all mopey, saying things like ‘I wish I had been born earlier to meet you.’ Such a snotty kid who hasn’t even grown up, dreaming about impossible things. I’m too embarrassed to even talk about it.” 

“Ha-ha, not just the kid. My granddaughter, who’s only four, can’t move from the spot whenever she sees the boss. She just stares and wants a hug…” 

The topic somehow evolved into various praises. 

Lu Jiu, who was not very thick-skinned to begin with, felt even more uncomfortable with her boyfriend’s attention and the almost imperceptible gazes from everyone around. 

In the end, amidst Sister Lanlan and Little Garden’s teasing glances, she hurriedly led Wei Shian out of the shop. 

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“Boyfriend?” Once they were in the car, Wei Shian did not start the engine immediately but instead looked at the girl in the passenger seat. 

Lu Jiu, feeling uneasy, touched her earlobe: “Why are you asking again?” 

Wei Shian smiled: “Mainly because you’re so popular. I just wanted to confirm.” 

Lu Jiu… 

Lu Jiu changed the topic, fastening her seatbelt as she asked: “How long will it take to get to Officer Yan’s house?”