Chapter 415: Alcohol

As Liu Ziqian’s single father, Liu Weiguo had always been worried about his daughter’s marriage prospects.

Don’t be fooled by the prestigious image of being a police officer; in reality, being a detective was quite dangerous.

Who knew when he might lose his head one day.

Just like during the last special operation to crack down on drug dealers—if it weren’t for that young man, Mu An, he might have ended up dead there himself.

Speaking of that kid from the Mu family, didn’t his daughter seem to have a good impression of him?

Back then, he’d arranged plenty of blind dates for Liu Ziqian, yet he’d never once seen her act this intimate with any man before.

Those other guys either got beaten half to death by Liu Ziqian and developed trauma or they hadn’t even been beaten yet— just hearing her notorious reputation was enough to scare them into retreating.

Over time, even if a man offered to come without asking for a house or car, or even promised to gift a house and car, hardly anyone dared to come on a date with her anymore.

After all, that pair of iron fists called ‘Pure Love’ wasn’t something just anyone could handle!

‘This time she promised she’d definitely bring her boyfriend home… I wonder if she’s just fooling me again?’

Liu Weiguo, deep in thought, arrived at the rented apartment where Liu Ziqian lived and knocked on the door.

Knock knock—

“Coming!”

A voice came from inside.

Soon, Liu Ziqian appeared, wearing a pink apron.

“Dad, come in quickly! Dinner’s almost ready!”

She said as she dashed into the kitchen, lively like a lark hopping on a branch.

This left old Liu a bit stunned, wondering if he was imagining things.

‘Something’s off! Very off!’

As an experienced detective, his ability to read people was naturally sharp.

If it had been before, when Liu Ziqian was tired of being pushed into blind dates, she probably wouldn’t have even let him in.

Her face would have been cold as if someone owed her tens of thousands, distant and indifferent.

Not to mention inviting him in for dinner.

But now, she was smiling so brightly…?

No matter what secret his daughter was hiding, Liu Weiguo chose to go inside first.

“Wow, it smells so good! Can I…”

“No! How many times have you already snuck bites? If you keep eating, you’ll finish everything yourself!”

“What do you mean? I just wanted to taste it first. What if it’s not good?”

“Not good? How could it not be good? You think I’m you? (Bonk on the forehead.)”

Liu Ziqian stuck out her tongue, leaning half her body against him.

Seeing the man and woman playfully close like a couple, Liu Weiguo was dumbfounded, speechless.

He couldn’t help but rub his eyes.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

He even started to wonder if this coquettish Liu Ziqian was possessed by some strange, dirty thing.

Was this still the same violent daughter who would beat any man into hospital bed at the slightest provocation?

“Uncle Liu, you’re here? Dinner’s almost ready. Please have a seat in the living room first!”

Mu An caught sight of Liu Weiguo from the corner of his eye and turned to greet him openly.

This wasn’t their first meeting.

Besides, he hadn’t done anything shady with Liu Ziqian in the kitchen.

So, there was no reason for any awkwardness.

“Oh… okay!”

Liu Weiguo nodded instinctively.

He inhaled the aroma drifting from the kitchen and couldn’t help swallowing.

At first, he wasn’t really feeling hungry, but the aroma was enough to awaken every craving in his stomach.

“Dad, if you’re free, could you go buy some drinks? We forgot to get them earlier,” Liu Ziqian gave her father a frantic look.

On one hand, she wanted to get rid of this ‘third wheel’ so she could continue enjoying her time alone with Mu An.

On the other hand, buying the drinks was essential for her plan to get him drunk later!

As soon as the word ‘drinks’ was mentioned, Liu Weiguo suddenly caught on and instinctively glanced at his daughter, Liu Ziqian.

Just as he expected, she was signaling him.

After reading the meaning in her eyes, Liu Weiguo couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

‘My daughter’s going… that far?!’

‘It feels like she’s about to give herself away completely!’

For some reason, his heart sank with a bittersweet feeling, like the cabbage he had been growing for a long time was about to be snatched by a pig.

Seeing her dad not moving at all, Liu Ziqian frowned slightly and took the initiative to push him out of the kitchen.

They walked a short distance away.

“Are you sure about this?” Old Liu stopped and glanced toward Mu An, who was wearing the same apron as his daughter in the kitchen, then lowered his voice to ask.

“What’s there to be unsure about? Opportunity only knocks once! This time, I’m definitely going to win him over!” Liu Ziqian waved her hand dismissively.

Especially when she thought about how Mu An had been with her earlier… hehe, two rosy clouds blossomed on her cheeks, and her heart grew even more restless.

This was a rare chance to have him come over for a meal. If she didn’t seize it, who knew when such a perfect opportunity would come again.

Sure, Mu An was a man who liked to ‘attract bees and butterflies,’ but there was no denying his excellence— it was obvious to everyone.

In the future, there might be more and more girls around him.

She was the type who loved and hated boldly.

She didn’t want to end up as some regretful loser later, whining about, ‘But I was here first…!’

“Besides, aren’t you the one who told me to get out of being single as soon as possible? Why… are you regretting it now?”

“Mu An even saved you last time. Little old me has no way to repay him, so I have no way to repay him except to offer myself!” Liu Ziqian glanced at her father again, a slight smile playing at the corners of her lips.

“I…” Old Liu was speechless.

The fact was true. He could see the admiration for that man shining in his daughter’s eyes.

The look of liking someone can’t be faked.

Just like when he first met and fell in love with Mother Liu…

Thinking of some sad memories, Liu Weiguo’s usually straight back bent slightly, his eyes weathered and full of stories.

After a long moment, he sighed deeply and turned to leave.

“Dad, where are you going? You’re not going to run away just because you can’t handle the blow, right?”

Hearing the voice, Liu Ziqian turned her head and saw her father silently walking toward the door.

He then gave her a glare.

“Where else? Of course, I’m going to buy drinks for you two lovebirds!”

“Who told you your old man was born with the fate of a workhorse?!”

With that, Old Liu closed the door and went downstairs to buy the drinks.

Liu Ziqian’s cheeks flushed slightly, and her anxious heart calmed a bit.

Actually, she was a little worried that the man she liked wouldn’t get her father’s approval.

But the facts proved that everything was moving in a good direction.

Without overthinking, the young girl dashed back into the kitchen, ready to enjoy the rare time alone with Mu An.

Of course, sneaking a bite here and there was just a bonus, definitely not because Mu An’s cooking was too delicious and she… swore it!