Lin Fan was too exhausted from Qin Feng's antics last night to focus on her studies. No wonder ancient kings neglected their morning court sessions after being with their beauties—they couldn't even get out of bed.

"Why don't we check out the library ourselves? Do you want to go on an adventure? It could be really exciting. Let's go tonight and see what we can find. If it turns out to be a real case, we might even make the news."

"Where is the old library?" Lin Fan asked, half-asleep.

"It's on the east side of the school. It's been sealed off for years, so you wouldn't know about it since you just came. There are a lot of legends about that place."

Lin Fan didn't want to continue this topic. Suddenly, her arm was sharply bumped, and she frowned and opened her eyes, "Are you—" She looked up to see the class teacher standing in front of her. Her tone took a 180-degree turn, "Is there any unfinished homework? Lei Xiaojia, let's pair up for the English dialogue."

"Lin Fan, come with me."

Lei Xiaojia made a face and mouthed, "Good luck!"

Lin Fan was taken to the homeroom teacher's office. Zhou Jing stared at Lin Fan for a few seconds, "Still sleepy?"

Lin Fan shook her head, "I'm awake."

"Senior year is tough, and I understand if you don't get enough sleep, but school is school. You need to follow the rules here."

Zhou Jing was pretty, but very strict, and the students nicknamed her "Zhou Zhiruo."

"I'm sorry," Lin Fan admitted, "I won't do it again."

Zhou Jing looked at her for a while, "What are your plans for the future?"

Lin Fan thought for a moment, "Go to college, then find a job."

"Which college do you want to attend? Do you have a goal?"

"Jiangcheng Police University," Lin Fan said. "Teacher, I think my grades are good enough."

"They are. You could get into B University," Zhou Jing said. "Why do you want to go to Jiangcheng Police University? It doesn't have any advantages."

"First, I want to be a police officer. Second, it's close to home." She didn't know how long she and Qin Feng could be together, but she didn't want to waste a single day.

Zhou Jing paused for a few seconds, "Do you want to work in the same unit as your boyfriend?"

"Boyfriend?" Lin Fan was stunned, then shook her head, "It's not for him. I have my own dreams."

Zhou Jing frowned briefly, "That's not the best choice." She was still young and might be blinded by love. What about the future? Zhou Jing couldn't understand why Qin Feng would date such a young girl. The image of the once-admired man had crumbled. Now, it seemed he was leading Lin Fan astray.

Lin Fan looked at Zhou Jing, "Everyone has different standards for what is good. One man's poison is another man's nectar. I admire the police profession and aspire to it."

Lin Fan's grades were excellent, and she could attend the top-ranked universities in the country. Zhou Jing wanted to persuade her to see Qin Feng less and focus more on her studies to aim for a better university. Relationships could be distracting; Lin Fan's drowsiness in class today proved it.

"You—will regret it. You're still young."

Lin Fan smiled, "I believe I have the ability and the right values to decide my future. I don't think I'll regret my choice."

Zhou Jing suddenly felt helpless against her, completely stubborn. After a long silence, she said, "I have no right to interfere in your personal life, but as your teacher, I hope you won't doze off in class again. Life only happens once; if you miss it or choose wrong, there's no turning back."

"Thank you, teacher." Lin Fan actually liked Zhou Jing. She was very responsible, a good teacher. "Thank you for what you said today. I'll remember it."

Leaving the office, Lin Fan rubbed her face and took a deep breath. The sky was bright, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth. Her relationship with Qin Feng was an open secret. She had borrowed this life and intended to live freely, loving who she wanted, not wasting her time.

Walking a bit further, Lin Fan subconsciously glanced toward the old library. There was nothing there. She was overthinking it. If there were ghosts, wouldn't she have seen them?

Shaking her head, she thought about how some Weibo influencers exaggerated for the sake of shares. There might be no crying woman or paranormal events as rumored. Recalling Zhou Jing's words, she looked up, determined to study hard. She wouldn't let people say Lin Fan's romance affected her studies. As a student, she had to prove herself with her grades.

Qin Feng went to Ying County, and Lin Fan was busy preparing for the monthly exams. She aimed to get first place in her grade. They couldn't even manage a daily phone call, let alone meet.

Before she knew it, Christmas Eve arrived, which happened to be a weekend. Lin Fan received a call from Qin Feng while packing her things. She hastily shoved her clothes into her bag and rushed out.

"Lin Fan, there's a party tonight. Are you coming?" Lei Xiaojia called out. "It'll be fun. Won't you at least check it out?"

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"No, I have a date." Lin Fan practically skipped down the stairs, "I have a date!"

She hadn't seen Qin Feng in almost a month and was anxious to meet him.

Lei Xiaojia shouted after her, "You think you're so great with a boyfriend, huh? I'll flip over your bowl of dog food—I won't eat it!"

"Lonely soul," Lin Fan shot back, even from downstairs. She had become more glib and outgoing thanks to Lei Xiaojia. She was doing well here and had many friends.

At the school gate, she saw Qin Feng waiting. He wore a black wool coat, and as their eyes met, he strode over, taking her bag. He pulled Lin Fan into his arms, rubbed her hair, and then held her hand, "Are you cold?"

"No." Lin Fan's heart raced as she looked at Qin Feng, "Finished with work?"

She wanted to throw herself at him and kiss him right then, but she held back, suppressing the urge at the school gate. His warm hand made her palms sweaty.

"Not yet. We haven't caught the person." Qin Feng opened the car door for Lin Fan to get in first, then put the luggage in the back. He retrieved a pink gift box, got in the driver's seat, and handed it to her, "I'm taking you somewhere."

Lin Fan smelled the strong fragrance through the box. Opening it, she saw bright red roses, stunned, "Qin Feng?"

"I saw them on the way back, so I bought them."

Other girls got flowers today, and Lin Fan shouldn't be an exception. His girl shouldn't lack anything—just a bouquet of flowers.

"Do you like them?"

"Yes."

Lin Fan received flowers for the first time, and her heart raced. She didn't know how to express her feelings. She bit her lip and turned to Qin Feng, "I didn't prepare a gift. What should I do?"

Qin Feng chuckled, "Then kiss me? That'll be the gift."

Lin Fan's face turned bright red. She took a rose out and pinned it to Qin Feng's coat pocket, "This counts as the gift."

Qin Feng: "..."

After a while, he said, "You're a rascal. I'll deal with you tonight."

Lin Fan laughed. The fragrance of the roses was strong and dizzying. "I love roses. They're beautiful."

Qin Feng glanced at Lin Fan, raising an eyebrow. He loved seeing her happy.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the most famous Jiangcheng Riverside Tower. Qin Feng held Lin Fan's hand as they walked to the elevator, "What do you want to do tonight? I have no work tomorrow, so I'll be with you."

One side of the elevator was glass. The sky wasn't completely dark yet, and as the elevator ascended, the whole of Jiangcheng came into view. Lin Fan leaned against Qin Feng, "This is my first time here."

Qin Feng lowered his head and kissed her forehead. They composed themselves as the elevator stopped and people entered. Lin Fan whispered, "Qin Feng."

Qin Feng looked at her, "Yes?"

"Thank you for the flowers."

Qin Feng pinched her cheek. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. She was so easily satisfied. Whatever he gave her, she always looked so happy.

Qin Feng had reserved a seat by the window. Lin Fan sat down, very curious, and turned to look outside, "It's scary. Can we go up to the glass platform in front?"

"Do you dare? If you dare, you can go up."

Lin Fan shook her head honestly, "I don't dare."

Qin Feng gazed at her. The piano music filled the air. He took her hand and kissed it, "You can see the whole of Jiangcheng from here. It's beautiful."

Lin Fan blinked, "You know everything?"

Qin Feng paused briefly and then squeezed her hand, "Don't overthink it. My colleagues recommended it. I've never been here before."

Lin Fan giggled and kept looking at him, "Are you nervous?"

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, not knowing where the nervousness came from. He wondered if she was jealous again. Lin Fan whispered, "I'm so nervous. It's my first time at this kind of restaurant. My heart is about to fly out."

Qin Feng laughed, defeated by her honesty.

"Nervous about what? We're here to spend money."

Lin Fan bit her lip, "I've never had Western food. I don't know how to use a knife and fork. Will you teach me?"

"I don't know how to use them either." Qin Feng smiled at her, "Eat however you want. It's just the two of us here. No one will laugh at us. Don't be nervous. Do whatever you want."

After dinner, it was completely dark outside. The view was dazzling with lights. Lin Fan looked out the window and squinted, "It's really beautiful."

Qin Feng moved closer and rested his chin on Lin Fan's head, "Shall we have our wedding here in the future?"

Lin Fan looked up, and Qin Feng kissed her forehead, "Is that okay?"

Lin Fan covered her face. She had never thought about marriage, such a distant thing, "It's too far away."

"It's only a year away," Qin Feng said. "You'll reach the legal marriage age."

Lin Fan calculated and realized it was true. She opened her mouth, "Get married as soon as I reach the age?"

"Don't you want to?"

"I haven't graduated from college." Lin Fan, nervous, had a brief mental short circuit, "Is that okay?"

"Just tell me if you want to marry me."

Lin Fan nodded decisively, "I do."

Qin Feng laughed and kissed her cheek, "Alright, we'll get married."

They left the restaurant at eight. Instead of going straight home, Qin Feng took Lin Fan to a commercial street. It was very lively tonight, with many people around. Lin Fan had never been here and was fascinated by the little trinkets.

There was a performance ahead, and Lin Fan pulled Qin Feng along to join the crowd. Despite jumping up and down, she couldn't see the center. Qin Feng squatted down, "Come on, get on my shoulders."

Lin Fan was startled, "What are you doing?"

"Sitting on my shoulders." There were many people, and Qin Feng didn't want her to get hurt, so he pulled her over, "Hurry."

Sitting on Qin Feng's shoulders, Lin Fan finally saw the center's hustle and bustle—just a few people performing acrobatics, not that interesting. She hugged Qin Feng and kissed his forehead, "Qin Feng."

"Yes?"

"I love you." Qin Feng was stunned and looked up into Lin Fan's eyes. He put her down and kissed her deeply. Lin Fan, head tilted back, hugged his neck. She had only Qin Feng. She loved Qin Feng, from her past life to this one.

Qin Feng wiped away her tears, "Why are you crying? Let's go home."

Driving back at high speed, they passionately kissed in the parking lot, almost losing control. Qin Feng, regaining his senses first, forced himself to stop and helped her straighten her clothes, his voice hoarse, "Let's go home."

They hadn't seen each other for over a month, and the desire ignited instantly.

As soon as they entered, Lin Fan was pressed against the wall. Qin Feng kissed her while undressing. They didn't even make it to the bedroom. They stopped at the sofa. Qin Feng pressed Lin Fan down, his rough hands brushing over her skin. Lin Fan cried out, gasping, "I missed you."

Qin Feng quickly removed her clothes, kissed her deeply, and let go, "Fan Fan."

His voice was low and filled with deep emotion.

Lin Fan looked up at his face. In the dim light, his features were blurry. Her mind was a chaotic mess. She hugged his neck, "Qin Feng..."

The phone rang, and they both paused. After a brief silence, Qin Feng got up to find his clothes. His phone was still in his pants pocket. He found his pants by the TV cabinet. Taking a deep breath to suppress his desire, he answered, "This is Qin Feng."

"There's a fire at No. 16 Middle School."

"Anyone dead?" Qin Feng, poised for action, stopped himself. He hadn't seen Lin Fan for over a month. They finally met and wanted to do something intimate. Was it too much to ask?

"One person. I'm heading to the scene now."

The living room lights turned on. Lin Fan, wrapped in clothes, rushed to the bedroom. Her pale legs flashed by. Qin Feng pinched his brow, "I'll be there soon."

Hanging up, Qin Feng picked up his clothes and glanced down at his frustrated self. He got dressed and called out to the bedroom, "There's a homicide at No. 16 Middle School. Stay home. I'm going."

"No. 16 Middle School? That's our school, right?" Lin Fan opened the door, half-dressed, "A murder? Who died? Can you take me with you?"