Financial Freedom Begins When I Return to My Small Hometown - Chapter 134

Chapter 134: A Perfect Match
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Translation by: Weebsread👹
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To be honest, Bai Ye was a little taken aback by the police officer’s request.
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But as the saying goes, a clear conscience fears no accusation. Since they were only asking about Xu Qing’s safety, he might as well cooperate.
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So Bai Ye agreed without hesitation and allowed the officer to add him on WeChat using his phone number.
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Moments later, the call ended.
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“What’s going on? Don’t tell me this is Du Zimu’s doing again,” Bai Ye muttered.
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“Could be,” Xu Qing replied, “but whatever. Just make sure you keep that bath towel wrapped tight.”
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Hearing this, Xu Qing adjusted her towel and teased, “Aren’t I already wearing a swimsuit underneath?”
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“I’m petty, okay? I like to keep things all to myself.”
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Here, in this private courtyard, Bai Ye was enjoying the view—but he had no intention of sharing it with anyone else.
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After all, what man isn’t a little possessive?
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Even though… their relationship hadn’t quite reached the point where he could be that openly jealous, Xu Qing didn’t mind playing along.
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See? The moment Bai Ye admitted he was petty and wanted her all to himself, Xu Qing laughed so happily.
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If she didn’t have at least a little self-restraint, she probably would have blurted out, “I’m all yours, all yours,” right then and there.
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The other party moved quickly—right after Bai Ye accepted the friend request, a video call came through.
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But instead of answering immediately, he double-checked Xu Qing’s “protective measures.”
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What Bai Ye didn’t know was that his caution only made Du Zimu at the police station even more suspicious.
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At that moment, Du Zimu pointed at the phone, which had been ringing unanswered, and said urgently, “See, Officer! He’s feeling guilty. He doesn’t even dare pick up!”
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“Come on, I’m not even anxious. Why are you so worked up?” Bai Ye retorted.
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The young police officer rolled his eyes. “Quiet. When he answers, you’re not allowed to say a word.”
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“But he doesn’t even dare—”
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Before Du Zimu could finish, the video finally connected.
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Noticing this, the officer shot Du Zimu a warning glare, then turned his attention to the phone.
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Under his watchful gaze, the screen flickered to life, revealing two people side by side.
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Bai Ye was shirtless, while Xu Qing was wrapped snugly in a large bath towel.
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The officer, unaware they were soaking in a hot spring, glanced at Du Zimu.
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See? You’re just making a fool of yourself. The couple is clearly enjoying themselves—why would they have time for you?
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Of course, given his position, he couldn’t say that aloud.
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Even after seeing them on video, he still went through the motions. “Excuse me, are you Ms. Xu Qing?”
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“That’s me,” Xu Qing replied.
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“Alright. Someone reported you might be in danger. I just need to confirm that you’re safe.”
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“Uh… do I look like I’m in any danger?” Xu Qing replied, a hint of exasperation in her tone.
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Now that she was certain it was Du Zimu making trouble, Xu Qing’s patience wore thin.
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She’d finally managed to be alone with Bai Ye—especially here, in a hot spring, in such an intimate setting. Why couldn’t Du Zimu just leave her be? Why did he have to pop up at a time like this?
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She’d already made up her mind: as soon as she got the chance, she’d block him for good!
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Unaware of all this, Du Zimu panicked the moment he heard Xu Qing’s voice through the phone.
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He completely forgot the officer’s warning, rushed forward, and cried out, “Qingqing, it’s me! If you’ve been kidnapped, blink twice and I’ll come save you right away!”
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“Officer, hurry, let me see Qingqing!”
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As he spoke, he lunged for the police officer’s phone.
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He moved so quickly that he actually managed to grab it.
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In an instant, Du Zimu’s round, anxious face filled the screen.
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He was, without a doubt, completely agitated.
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Just think about his day: he’d rushed all the way to Longhua County since morning, gotten hit on the head with a brick for climbing over a wall, received only a quick bandage, and had been taken to the police station. He hadn’t even eaten all day.
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But the real torment wasn’t physical—it was mental.
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He couldn’t stop worrying: what if Bai Ye and Xu Qing actually did something together? What would he do then?
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Now, given the chance to see Xu Qing, how could he possibly restrain himself?
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But as soon as he had the phone in hand, he almost wanted to throw it away.
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Because on the screen, Bai Ye was shirtless, showing off the chest that triggered all his insecurities.
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And as for his beloved Xu Qing—though she was wrapped in a bath towel, there was nothing comforting about the sight!
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The shock left him frozen, staring wide-eyed at the screen in disbelief.
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On the other side, Bai Ye, seeing Du Zimu appear, simply smiled and waved. “Old Du, we meet again!”
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That cheerful smile shattered Du Zimu’s composure.
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He completely ignored the police officer trying to reclaim the phone and glared at Bai Ye, roaring, “What the hell did you do to Qingqing?!”
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Bai Ye’s smile only grew.
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He understood how Du Zimu felt—after all, what man hasn’t charged forward for love at some point?
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But considering how Du Zimu had resorted to underhanded tactics to get his address and had even tried to climb over the wall, Bai Ye didn’t feel the least bit sorry for him.
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Honestly, Du Zimu deserved this heartbreak.
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But before Bai Ye could respond, Xu Qing nestled up beside him and naturally linked her arm through his.
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“What are you talking about? What could Bai Ye possibly do to me?” she said, glancing at the camera. Then she turned to Bai Ye and, with gentle affection, added, “You should be asking what I did to Bai Ye!”
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With that, she lowered her head and pressed a soft kiss to Bai Ye’s cheek.
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Bai Ye was stunned.
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He felt a tingling sensation all over, his heart fluttering.
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As for Du Zimu, who witnessed everything, he was stunned as well.
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But unlike Bai Ye, he felt as if all strength had left his body, his soul slipping away.
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There was nothing he could do. Before, his anxiety had all been in his imagination. Seeing it with his own eyes was an entirely different pain.
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But while he was still reeling, the police officer finally managed to snatch the phone back. “Sorry to have disturbed you!”
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“No problem. Happy to cooperate with your work,” Bai Ye replied politely.
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After a few courteous words, the video call ended.
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Looking at the devastated Du Zimu, the officer shrugged helplessly. “I told you not to watch or say anything, but you insisted. Satisfied now?”
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“I…” Du Zimu was utterly lost for words.
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“Alright, just let it go. You can’t force matters of the heart.”
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“Th-thank you for your comfort…”
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“It’s not really comfort. Honestly, the two of them are a perfect match. I don’t think you ever stood a chance…”