You Owe Me, My Love

It was midnight when Gu Mingchen woke up at the sound of his phone ringing and he took a glance at Bai Rong, who was sleeping soundly next to him. He stepped out of the room and answered the phone. “What's the matter?”

“Mingchen, something happened. Are you at Bai Rong’s place now?” Song Xiyu asked urgently. “Yeah. Why?” Gu Mingchen was puzzled.

“Return to the military base immediately. Someone from the CCDI is on the way to Bai Rong's house to look for you now. If they find out that you are sleeping with Bai Rong, there is no way you can explain your way out.”

"What's wrong if I am sleeping with her? She's my girlfriend.” Gu Mingchen felt dubious.

“Bai Rong and Su Xuyan have not divorced. It's a disguise to set you up. You have to leave immediately. We can talk about this later.” His mother said.

He would never believe that Bai Rong would set a trap for him. However, he suspected that Bai Rong might have been duped. “I have a clear conscience. There is no need for me to run.” “Mingchen, please. It is a crucial period for us right now. If you get into trouble, our whole family will be doomed. No one else can help us.”

"OK. I understand.” Gu Mingchen hung up and went back to the room.

Bai Rong was already awake when his phone rang. She asked worriedly when she saw his glum face, "What happened?”

“The men from CCDI are coming here to look for me. My mom told me that you and Su Xuyan are not yet divorced and told me to not let those people find me here.”

"How is that possible? We are already divorced.” The woman was very sure.

She took out her marriage and divorce certificates from the bottom of the drawer and handed them over to Gu Mingchen.

His face darkened. “The seal is fake.”

"What?" Bai Rong was shocked.

Just then, they heard people knocking at the door.

There was no time for her to process that new information.

If the certificates were forged, Gu Mingchen could not be seen here. If he was caught, his future would be ruined.

“Hurry leave!” Bai Rong panicked as she opened the windows and saw that there was no one downstairs.

Gu Mingchen was not someone to get flustered in an emergency like that. “I will contact you later.” He said to her calmly.

"OK."

The man tied together some sheets and slid down through the open window with the support of the water pipes.

Bai Rong threw the rest of the covers and blanket out of the window. She thought for a moment and decided to throw her sleeping gown out as well.

She knew Gu Mingchen would have his way of handling it.

Then, she quickly took out new sheets and changed into a new set of pajamas.

Suddenly, the door outside was kicked open.

Bai Rong opened her room door and said in a harsh tone, “Who are you?”

"Search the entire area.” A man in a neatly pressed suit gave out stern orders.

“Do you have a search warrant? If not, this is considered illegal trespassing.” The woman said defensively.

That man, who seemed to be the leader of the group, showed her the document and said, “You must be Bai Rong. Please assist us with the investigation.”

Bai Rong saw that the men had even emptied the trash and was secretly glad that she and Gu Mingchen had not used a condom just now but had gone into the bathroom instead when they were finishing.

The men shook their heads at the leader when they could not find anyone else in the room.

“Take away her blanket, curtains and sheets.” The leader of the group commanded

“I need to get changed.” Bai Rong frowned as she made the request.

The leader nodded his head and said, “You have two minutes.”

She grabbed her clothes and entered the bathroom.

As she was afraid that there might be bodily fluids left inside her that could be used as evidence against them, she opened the cabinet under the sink.

The previous time when Liu Yan had that encounter with Shen Yiyan, she was worried that she might contract STD and had bought a few bottles of feminine wash.

Bai Rong quickly opened up a bottle.

Just then, someone knocked on the bathroom door. “Are you ready? It's already been three minutes.”

"Give me a while more.” She had already used up more than half a bottle and felt that it should be safe. She got dressed, washed her underwear and threw it into a basin.

After that, the woman opened the door and walked out.

The leader of the group signaled to his subordinates who then put the clothes Bai Rong just changed out of into a plastic bag.

“What are you doing this for?” Bai Rong had her guard up.

“It is our job to investigate and gather evidence. You just need to cooperate.” The leader replied sternly.

And she was taken away in their car.

She looked out of the window, but it was all dark outside, exactly like her mood at that moment. Bai Rong recalled the day she negotiated the divorce with Su Xuyan. He was unwilling at first but had suddenly changed his mind.

Could that sudden change be a trap?

Also, she was sure that the staff who assisted them that day was not very friendly towards Su Xuyan. It did not seem very possible that they were in cahoots.

Could it be that both herself and Su Xuyan were set up against?

It was not evident from his behavior during this period of time that he knew their marriage was not real

But who else could be behind the sudden finalization of their divorce?

The many unanswered questions felt as though a dagger was hidden within a fog.

Who else was hiding behind the fog? Who was the person who killed Tang Xiaojiu?

Bai Rong was confused.

She was sent directly to the hospital and a gynecologist did a thorough examination on her.

She was glad that she had taken care to wash herself up just now.

Otherwise, there would be irrefutable evidence against Gu Mingchen.

After the examination, the woman was taken to a small dark room.

A man and a woman sat opposite her with a serious look on their faces. She did not recognize either of them.

The four corners of the room were fitted with surveillance cameras that led Bai Rong to think that there were other people watching her from the outside.

“What's your relationship with Gu Mingchen from the Special Forces?” The man asked in a stern voice.

“We don't have any kind of relationship.” Bai Rong answered calmly.

“If there is no relationship, why would you be seen dining together at a restaurant?” The man sounded her out.

“There was an operation previously where they had to save a hostage — a pregnant lady. I assisted in that operation and it was Chief Gu who saved me from danger, so I bought him a meal to express my gratitude. I have had meals with a lot of other people. Have you always eaten alone?” She threw the question back to him

“There was someone else who saw the both of you staying together in a room. How do you explain that?” The man asked sharply.

Bai Rong was not sure if it was a trick question and replied, “Someone? Who is that someone?” "Stop denying. We already have evidence to prove that. I am just giving you a chance to confess and receive leniency.” The man threatened and slammed his hand on the table.

Bai Rong’s mouth curved into a smile. “I think you should arrest that someone instead. He is framing an innocent person. I want to sue him for defamation.”

“Is that so?” Then may I ask where you were last night?”

The woman's eyes turned cold. She fixed her gaze on the man and repeated her question. “Who exactly is that someone?”

“You have no right to know that. You only need to answer our questions.”

“The night before I was at Tanggian Village with Chief Gu to investigate a case. We found the killer, Tang Xiaojiu, but he was shot by a sniper. I suspect that the “someone’ you are referring to might be the sniper.” Bai Rong said gravely.

“Don’t change the topic. We will convey what you said to the higher ups; but now, let's go back to your question instead.”

“I don't have any questions.” Bai Rong retorted straight away.

“When you were at Tanggian Village, did you stay together with Gu Mingchen and did anything you shouldn't have? We would advise you to be honest as we do have evidence.”

Bai Rong suddenly recalled that they had used a condom that night and had thrown it into the garbage bin.