Huo Xiao Lu’s story started when she was eleven years outdated.  

It was love at first sight.  She preferred Su Bei the primary second she laid her eyes on him.

His dad and mom are additionally ex-workers from the textile factories.  However not like her, he has a lot of buddies.  He appears to be dwelling a cheerful and contented life.

She has nothing.  She doesn’t like going residence.  Some nights, she will be able to hear squeaky beds, heavy respiration and moaning sounds.  Every time, a unique man walks out of her mom’s bed room within the morning.

In 2003, her father deserted the household.  He went off to Dong Guan with one other lady.  However reasonably than feeling unhappy, Huo Xiao Lu felt relieved.  She was fed up with the fixed combating between her dad and mom.

Nonetheless, the peaceable instances didn’t final lengthy.  

Two years after her father left, her mom was made redundant. 

A center aged lady with no formal schooling or specialised ability.  She turned to prostitution to help herself and her daughter.

Her mom did her greatest to solicit in areas away from Huo Xiao Lu’s college and the place her buddies reside.  Her classmate assumed her mom was working as a labourer out of city.  However each time Huo Xiao Lu takes the cash to pay for college charges, she feels soiled and disgusted.  

She didn’t at all times hate Ruan Ming Huai.  However she determined to ‘befriend’ her after Ruan began the rumours about Su Bei being an gay.

Nobody can defame her prince.  She determined to turn into Ruan’s buddy first, then she’s going to discover a possibility to avenge her.

The homicide was an impulsive choice.

That night, Ruan Ming Huai acquired a name from Su Bei.  Ruan requested Huo Xiao Lu to depart first.  The smug and joyous smile on Ruan’s face infuriated her.  

• Su Bei was falling for this shallow and bossy woman?

She tried to steer Ruan Ming Huai to not meet up with him: “Didn’t you say you might be over him?  Why do you continue to wish to go?”

However Ruan knew her secret.  She stated scornfully: “Do you suppose I don’t know the way you’re feeling in direction of Su Bei? Disgrace on you for attempting to steal your good buddy’s boyfriend.” 

Huo Xiao Lu secretly adopted Ruan Ming Huai up the hill. 

Su Bei hadn’t arrived but.  So she appeared and apologised to Ruan Ming Huai.  She assured Ruan she’s going to avoid Su Bei…

When she noticed the blood gushing out of Ruan Ming Huai’s wound, and her physique convulsing, a terrific pleasure swept over her.  

It was an exhilarating expertise.  

A couple of hours later, she discovered Su Bei on high of an empty watch tower. 

That is the place he normally hangs out when he’s not completely happy.  Sitting by himself, trying far into the horizon.  She came upon about this place years in the past.  She used to face quietly on the nook, simply taking a look at him… 

That night time, she approached Su Bei: “What’s the matter?  Is one thing bothering you?”

Su Bei’s face was very pale.  He seemed like he was nonetheless in shock.  “Ah… nothing…  Xiao Huo, I’ve to depart city tonight.  I won’t see you once more.  You’re taking care.”

This was a bolt from the blue for Huo Xiao Lu.  She thought for a second, then stated to him: “Do you come up with the money for?  I’ve some saving at residence I can lend to you.  Include me.”

Su Bei had no thought this harmless and quiet trying woman had different motives.  

His authentic plan was to rob Ruan Ming Huai.  He knew she had the cash from the category.  

Anyway, his grades weren’t good and he gained’t stand an opportunity in moving into the college.  He would take the cash and journey to Dong Guanto discover his dad and mom.  However then, he thought extra about it.  Ruan Ming Huai’s dad and mom are wealthy. And he or she has a crush on him.  Maybe she would assist him repay his playing money owed.  

So he was late to their assembly.  However when he bought there, he discovered her useless.  He noticed that the backpack was nonetheless there, and the cash too.  With out considering, he grabbed the pack and ran off.  It wasn’t till he was half manner down the hill he realised that taking the cash would make him a homicide suspect.    

He panicked.  He discovered an outdated air raid shelter. So he buried the backpack below a pile of outdated leaves.  Then he left.

He was considering his subsequent step when Huo Xiao Lu appeared.  

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Huo Xiao Lu put a sleeping tablet into the glass of water she gave Su Bei.  When he was unconscious, she tied him up.  Her mom is commonly away for weeks at a time.  She knew her mother was not due again for a minimum of per week. 

However even when mother did come residence, she would be capable to deal with it. 

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There are extra police vehicles arriving on the scene.  

An officer is taking care of the 2 teenage criminals within the lounge.  Bo Jinyan and one other officer are looking out the home for different proof.

Jian Yao stands on the entrance.  She takes a take a look at Huo Xiao Lu.  Huo has no expression on her face.  

Footsteps coming from the steps.  

A center aged lady with heavy make up, a black costume and black stockings seems. 

“What’s the matter?  Who’re you?” She raises her voice: “The place’s Xiao Lu? Xiao Lu?”  

She tries to enter the home however is blocked by Jian Yao: “Sorry, I’m with the police.  We can not allow you to in for the time being.”

The girl sees Huo Xiao Lu handcuffed, standing contained in the lounge.  There may be disbelief on her face.  

“Xiao Lu…you… Why are you arresting my daughter…?”   

“I killed somebody, Ma.” Huo Xiao Lu tells her mother in a relaxed voice, as if she is speaking about another person.  

The girl is shocked.

“We have to go to the Police Station collectively….” Jian Yao places her hand on the girl’s shoulder.  

To everybody’s shock.  As an alternative of operating towards her daughter, the girl is heading in direction of the steps.  She is attempting to run away?!

However maybe she is  too nervous, she misjudged her footing and was about to journey down the steps.  Jian Yao shortly grabs her by her shoulder to assist her regain her stability.  

Jian Yao shortly stands in entrance of her on the highest of the staircase. 

“Get out of my manner.” The girl tries to push Jian Yao apart.  

Jian Yao is standing on the sting of the step.  Due to the push, she loses her stability and falls down the steps.  

“Jian Yao!”  Bo Jinyan rushes out of the unit.  

Jian Yao is falling along with her face dealing with the highest of the steps. She will be able to see Bo Jinyan in mid-air.   

The following factor she is aware of, her mouth ‘kisses’ the bottom.  She is rolling down the steps.  Luckily the flight just isn’t lengthy.

Her entire physique is aching.  Her head hurts from hitting the wall.  As she struggles to rise up, she sees Bo Jinyan swatting beside her.  He wraps one arm round her shoulder and one round her waist.  She rests in his heat and acquainted embrace. 

“Are you okay?”  He seems to be displeased.  

“I’m high-quality.” Jian Yao tries to face up by pushing off along with her hand on his shoulder.  A pointy ache is coming from her left ankle.  She falls again into his arms.  Bo Jinyan tightens his arm.  Her face is urgent onto his chest.  They’re so shut that she will be able to hear the pounding of his coronary heart. 

Bo Jinyan seems to be much more aggravated now.  He seems to be down at Jian Yao.

Two officers heard the noise and got here out to test if Jian Yao is ok.  

Bo Jinyan takes a chilly take a look at Huo Xiao Lu’s mom.  He turns to the officers: “It’s high-quality.  You possibly can proceed with looking out the home.”

Jian Yao pulls Bo Jinyan’s sleeve: “I wish to say one thing to her.” 

Bo Jinyan stands up, along with her in his arms, he turns in order that Jian Yao can see Huo’s mother.

“She is your daughter.  You possibly can’t simply run away like that.  Though she has killed somebody, you can not surrender on her.” 

The girl’s face modified.  She drops to the bottom, trying unhappy and in despair. 

“Are you completed?” Jian Yao hears Bo Jinyan’s voice.

“Uhh… sure.” She says softly.  

He carries her down the steps and walks towards the automobile.  

Extra police vehicles arrive on the scene.   Behind them, two officers are escorting Su Bei and Huo Xiao Lu downstairs.  Huo’s mom follows behind.  She is weeping as she walks 

Jian Yao secretly hopes that point shall be nonetheless, and he or she might stay in his arms ceaselessly.  

However…

Jian Yao seems to be at Bo Jinyan.  His face seems to be aggravated. Very aggravated.  She wonders what made him so offended.

“Possibly you must let me down.” says Jian Yao. “Different persons are strolling this manner.”  

Bo Jinyan seems to be at her: “So, what does me carrying it’s important to do with different individuals? ”

Jian Yao: “….”

The officer in cost has arrived.  He sees Bo Jinyan carrying Jian Yao: “Is Xiao -Jian alright?”

She is nearly to answer when Bo Jinyan speaks on her behalf: “She is okay.  It’s not critical.”

Bo Jinyan seems to be on the individuals round him.  He adjusts the place of his arms barely in order that Jian Yao is extra snug.  Then he begins: 

“Huo Xiao Lu is the assassin.  We discovered proof…”  

He defined what’s occurred to the officer. They pay attention intently to what Professor Bo has to say.

And at the moment, Jian Yao was mendacity in his arms.  She blushes.

• He’s doing his briefing in entrance of everybody whereas holding somebody in his arms.  

After he finishes, he says to the officer in cost: “We are going to depart it.  You possibly can take over from right here.”

The officer in cost is shocked.  Bo Jinyan is sort of a new gem the division has found.  Now that he has seen how good Bo Jinyan is, he desires all the assistance he can get. 

“Are you able to keep behind to information the remainder of the search?  I can ship a few officers to accompany Xiao Jian to the hospital….  Xiao Chen, Xiao Zhou.  Please go together with Xiao Jian.”

When Jian Yao heard Xiao Chen’s identify, one thing tells her it’s not a good suggestion.  

As anticipated.  Bo Jinyan offers Xiao Chen an icy look.  Xiao Chen seems to be slightly embarrassed too.  He stays quiet.  

“Gee.. you actually know the way to decide on…”Bo Jinyan says sarcastically to the officer in cost. 

The officer in cost is perplexed at his remark.  Jian Yao elbows Bo Jinyan calmly in his chest.

Bo Jinyan seems to be down at her.  Then he tells the officer in cost: “My work right here is completed.  Later, I’ll comply with up with the legal evaluation.  Goodbye.”

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He gently put Jian Yao down within the passenger seat.  Jian Yao thought he’s going to shut the door and stroll to the motive force’s seat.  However he didn’t.

He switches on the sunshine contained in the automobile: “Flip round and let me have a look.”

Jian Yao leans over barely: “I’m alright.  Just a few scratches.”

He didn’t reply.

His shirt is stained with the filth that was on her face.  He holds up her face together with his hand and examines it below the sunshine.

He’s nonetheless grumpy….

His cool fingertips gently touching a swell on her brow.  She places her fingers over the half he simply touched.  Oh, there’s a fairly sized bump.     

“Oh nice!” He stated “You virtually break up your head.”

Jian Yao: “… it was an accident.”

He seems to be into her eyes: “Is it painful?”

It’s really not that unhealthy, however Jian Yao solutions softly: “Mmm… fairly painful.” She lifts her eyes to have a look at him.

His reply is brisk: “Simply endure it.” 

However then, he provides: “I’ll put some ice on it after we get residence.”

“…. okay.”

He seems to be at her toes: “Take off your shoe.”

He holds her left foot together with his hand.  As his fingertips contact her sole, it feels chilly and ticklish.  Her face is blushing once more.

However he doesn’t appear to note her shyness.  He examines the foot and says: “Somewhat swollen, however nothing main. Quite a bit much less spectacular in comparison with the horn in your head.”

Jian Yao offers him a look of disapproval.  

What a day.  She sighs: “Would the knock make me extra silly…”

Bo Jinyan has gone again to the motive force’s seat and began the automobile.  He begins to get out of the advanced: “Don’t fear, my IQ is 180, doesn’t matter in the event you lose a little bit of your IQ.  You have got me.” 

That’s candy…in a wierd form of manner.

She complains: “Is that meant to be phrases of consolation?”

Bo Jinyan offers her a smile.  They’re again on the primary street.  House just isn’t far-off now.

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Bo Jinyan stops at a pink site visitors mild.  

He turns to have a look at Jian Yao.   She seems to be so beautiful in her sleep.

After a protracted stare, he takes his eyes off her and continues driving.