During the day, the tavern had few customers—just a few people casually chatting and enjoying their time, mostly those who had nothing better to do and were just savoring life.

So Qiu Qiu and the others weren’t very busy. When she followed Shen Nan outside, she immediately spotted the two people in the distance and felt a sense of urgency. She quickly shouted, “Sister!”

Zhou Zuizui looked up in surprise and happened to make eye contact with Shen Nan. She paused, her eyes showing no sign of guilt or timidity.

She glanced at the man nearby, who stood with a stern expression and a commanding presence, casually observing them. Even in his relaxed posture, he exuded a military aura.

Without speaking, Ai Zeyang approached and looked at Shen Nan with some surprise. “Who is this?”

Zhou Zuizui smiled and introduced Ai Zeyang without hiding anything. “This is my husband, Shen Nan.”

At this, Shen Nan’s expression momentarily froze. He had expected her to either not introduce him or to use only his name.

Ai Zeyang was completely stunned. He stared at the imposing man before him and then at Zhou Zuizui’s calm expression, and blurted out, “Is this your so-called cheap husband?”

Shen Nan: “……”

Zhou Zuizui smirked and raised her eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit proud. “Yes, how does he look?”

Ai Zeyang examined Shen Nan, raising an eyebrow and throwing Zhou Zuizui a flirtatious look. “Not as handsome as me. You’re at a loss.”

“Indeed,” Zhou Zuizui agreed. “You’re the most handsome in the world.”

Their banter made it seem to outsiders that they were the real couple.

Shen Nan squinted, sneered, and looked at Zhou Zuizui with indifferent eyes. “Everything okay?”

“Mm.” Zhou Zuizui knew what he was referring to.

She indeed had no major issues. After being questioned a few simple questions, she was released. Although the group looked fierce, they probably didn’t want to offend Shen Nan, so they let her go easily.

As soon as she came out, Ai Zeyang arrived.

Zhou Zuizui hadn’t even had time to rest when she was pulled out for a walk and a meal.

Shen Nan nodded, his gaze dark as he observed the proximity between the two. Their arms were almost touching. He pursed his lips and looked down, reminding her, “Try not to go out these days.”

“Okay.”

Zhou Zuizui thought for a moment and introduced Ai Zeyang. “This is my friend, Ai Zeyang.”

Shen Nan’s expression was indifferent as he responded with a curt, “I have other matters. I’ll be going.”

The two: “……”

Watching Shen Nan turn and leave without hesitation, Zhou Zuizui rubbed her chin and nudged Ai Zeyang’s arm, stretching out her voice to ask, “Is my husband jealous?”

The volume was just right for Shen Nan, who was not far off, to hear. However, he didn’t pause and simply disappeared from view.

Ai Zeyang lowered his gaze, hiding his thoughts, and sarcastically responded to Zhou Zuizui, “Jealous? Of what? You and me? You might still be dreaming.”

Zhou Zuizui: “……”

She stared at Shen Nan’s retreating figure for a few seconds, then shifted her gaze, curving her lips into a smile, feeling quite pleased.

For the next two days, Shen Nan didn’t show up around Zhou Zuizui.

Zhou Zuizui had gotten used to the elusive man, and since there were no feelings or relationships involved, she didn’t care if he came or went.

Ai Zeyang, on the other hand, stayed around, taking a week off and dragging Zhou Zuizui around to explore as if he had never been there before. Zhou Zuizui, though, found it a bit boring alone, so she went along with him. It was quite carefree.

While she enjoyed her time, Shen Nan was dealing with a different situation.

They were urgently planning their mission to capture all the smugglers in one sweep, leaving no illegal traffickers behind.

The police had previously captured several, but the mastermind, Mr. Zhen, had managed to escape repeatedly. That’s why the police sought Shen Nan’s assistance this time, to cooperate and help.

After arranging everything for the day of the transaction, Shen Nan leaned to the side, closing his eyes to rest. Gao Zhuo, Shen Nan’s deputy, quietly approached the young man, Tong, to gather information.

“Tong, have you noticed any change in the captain’s mood these days?”

Tong’s eyes widened as he nodded. “Yes!”

Although their captain was usually moody, he was generally easy to talk to. He might be stern but was still good to them. However, lately, he seemed extremely irritable.

Gao Zhuo stroked his chin, observing the man resting in the distance with his legs spread, and pondered. “Could it be that your captain is being played by a woman?”

“Impossible!” Tong quickly replied. “Our captain doesn’t have any women!”

Their captain lived a monk-like existence daily, so Tong would definitely know if there was a woman involved. He had been with the captain recently… No, wait, the woman from that day.

Tong’s eyes lit up as he looked at Gao Zhuo.

Gao Zhuo raised an eyebrow. “Tell me, what’s going on?”

Tong scratched his head, unsure how to explain.

“Gao Zhuo,” a deep male voice called from inside the room, sounding like a warning to Gao Zhuo.

Gao Zhuo choked up, walked in openly, and took a seat next to Shen Nan. “Worried?”

“You think?”

Gao Zhuo: “……” 

Wasn’t I the one asking you? Why are you answering with another question!

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Shen Nan and asked, “Where have you been staying these past few days? Is there some situation?”

At this, Shen Nan opened his eyes and stared at him with dark, quiet eyes.

Gao Zhuo felt uncomfortable under that gaze and quickly said, “I’ve been busy. Captain Shen, please rest well. See you tomorrow night!”