Chapter Thirteen: Police–Public Cooperation Isn’t Asking Too Much, Is It?

Considering the domestic car windows' sturdiness, Yu Dazhang decisively abandoned the risky idea. If his fist didn’t break the window, he would be in serious trouble.

All he could do now was use Qu Tuotuo to stall for time while waiting for the right moment to get inside the car. Once aboard, there were plenty of ways to subdue the opponent.

“Say what you want, but don’t drag me into this,” Qu Tuotuo said impatiently after yet another failed attempt to break free.

We don’t even have anything to say to each other... Yu Dazhang felt his head about to explode; he simply couldn’t find a topic.

Just as Qu Tuotuo was about to speak again, Yu Dazhang, fearing she might expose his identity as a policeman, hurriedly interrupted:

“Since the last time I saw you, you’ve been on my mind constantly. Every night, I dream about you.”

Qu Tuotuo: ????

All she remembered was getting punched by this chubby man last time; her wrist and neck still ached.

Is this...

Love born from a beating?

He beat me and now he’s in love with me!

“Are you alright?” Qu Tuotuo asked, trying to suppress her anger. “You miss me?”

“More than just miss,” Yu Dazhang threw caution to the wind. Since he finally found a topic, he fully let himself go:

“I think of you day and night, madly obsessed; these words alone cannot describe even a fraction of my feelings.”

Qu Tuotuo: …

Even the driver inside the car was stunned.

This chubby guy sure has a way with words!

At this moment, the driver regarded Yu Dazhang as Qu Tuotuo’s ardent suitor, struck by love at first sight.

“Isn’t that disgusting?”

Qu Tuotuo really couldn’t bear it any longer. Using her other hand, she tried to pry off Yu Dazhang’s hand gripping hers, but it wouldn’t budge.

“You have a body temperature of thirty-seven degrees, so how can you say such cold-hearted things?!”

Yu Dazhang slipped into full actor mode, launching into an intense performance.

His expression was sorrowful, his tone heart-wrenching, and even his eyes were filled with despair.

Because he noticed the driver’s hand had left the steering wheel and moved out of his sight.

Bro, don’t block the view like that; you’re making me feel unsafe.

“Let go! I don’t have time for your nonsense!”

Qu Tuotuo thought Yu Dazhang had lost his mind.

Who talks like that? They’ve only met once, and yet it’s acted out like a romance drama.

“Qu Tuotuo! You may not love me, but don’t hurt me!”

Yu Dazhang grabbed her with his other hand and pushed her hard against the car door:

“Don’t be fooled by my burly appearance; a bullet would kill me just the same!”

Reality had forced him to speak recklessly.

If this kept up, Yu Dazhang would soon be telling Qu Tuotuo a story about rebirth.

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Fortunately, he was still one step away from getting inside the car.

But that step was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.

Yu Dazhang caught a glimpse of the driver watching them through the rearview mirror.

He couldn’t just jump in; the suspect was already on alert.

The driver likely had his hand on his gun and would shoot immediately if anything seemed off.

Given the current situation, the only way in was with Qu Tuotuo’s help.

Cooperation between police and civilians was the only viable plan!

Qu Tuotuo’s back hit the car body. It didn’t hurt, but it startled her enough to open her mouth to scold the chubby man.

Unexpectedly, Yu Dazhang suddenly kissed her.

Qu Tuotuo never imagined this chubby man would dare kiss her forcibly.

What kind of nerve does that take?

Doing that in broad daylight, right on the street...

“Mmph~~~”

Having lived two lives, Yu Dazhang had come to understand one truth: one need not always be normal.

Those who strictly follow the rules are destined to be ordinary.

If it serves the case, under special circumstances, one must be willing to do things beyond common sense—like now...

Sorry, consider this a temporary requisition.

A lady?

What lady? For the sake of solving the case, you’re just a tool.

Retaliation?

That’s a story for another time.

Anyway, I’m protecting you; it’s for your own good.

Love, whatever—deal with it.

Police and civilians hand in hand, creating safety together!

The powerful suction made Qu Tuotuo momentarily think she was being kissed by a vacuum cleaner.

It wasn’t just a lack of oxygen now; her body was losing oxygen rapidly.

She felt dizzy, her vision blurring, and realized the chubby man was pushing her onto the back seat.

What was he planning?

He couldn’t be...

There’s still our driver up front—doesn’t anyone carry people?

He’s crazy!!

The driver hadn’t expected Yu Dazhang to do such a thing.

Before he could react, Yu Dazhang’s fist grew larger and larger in front of his face.

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The punch landed squarely on his nose bridge, causing sharp pain that made him instinctively cover his face.

Yu Dazhang didn’t relax for a moment; taking advantage of the driver’s stunned state, he unleashed three rapid punches, the last a heavy blow to the head.

The driver didn’t utter a sound and slumped upright in his seat, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Yu Dazhang leaned forward to check if the driver was truly unconscious.

He noticed something in the man’s mouth.

Damn, he forgot to clear it out!

He hurriedly leaned back to separate from Qu Tuotuo, but his earlier kiss had been too forceful and they wouldn’t separate immediately.

After a deep breath, he tried again, hearing a soft “pop.”

Like a cork pulled from a thermos.

He could have been gentle, but the situation didn’t allow it.

Yu Dazhang couldn’t afford to waste time—a man with a firearm sat right in front.

Qu Tuotuo felt the pressure ease and gasped deeply, her chest rising and falling violently as she greedily sucked in air.

The suffocation had nearly made her lose consciousness; now she could finally breathe freely.

Relieved, she also felt a deep shame: she had been so easily subdued by this chubby man and had been taken advantage of.

That was her first kiss!

Taking advantage of her catching her breath, Yu Dazhang moved forward, slipped between the seats, and confirmed the driver was out cold.

He searched the man thoroughly, finally finding a handgun at his waist.

Worried there might be other weapons, Yu Dazhang conducted a full-body search.

Finding no other dangerous items, he finally relaxed.

Climbing down from the back seat, Yu Dazhang glanced at Qu Tuotuo, who was still recovering, and paid her no further heed.

By all logic, he had successfully subdued the suspect and disarmed him.

All that remained was to wait for Lu Zhongxin and the others to arrive.

Yet, a strong intuition warned him it was unwise to linger here.

Once Qu Tuotuo recovered, she would undoubtedly fight him tooth and nail.

With that thought, Yu Dazhang didn’t hesitate. He opened the driver’s door, dragged the driver out, quickly adjusted his grip, and hoisted him onto his shoulder.

Making sure nothing was left behind, he jogged away from the scene.

Qu Tuotuo had now regained normal breathing and her vision cleared.

She stared at the chubby man running farther away outside the car, her confusion overtaking her anger.

Why did he carry off our driver?

What exactly is he here for?

Did he suck away my breakfast?

Why am I so hungry now~

It feels like my mouth has disappeared...