Chapter 6: Xia Liu's Despair! The Reward of the Tsundere Princess!
"I saved someone! I didn't do anything wrong! Why are you arresting me?!"
The cold steel of the interrogation chair bit into his back. Xia Liu struggled against the cuffs, his face twisted in disbelief and indignation.
He had always practiced medicine with his grandfather in the village without needing any "medical license." It was the ancestral way!
But as soon as he arrived in the bustling metropolis of Magic City, he was arrested for this?
If not for his grandfather's teaching that he shouldn't lay hands on the police uncles, Xia Liu, with his Innate cultivation, would have long since broken free and escaped this iron cage.
At this moment, Xia Liu was handcuffed to a chair, a blinding white light shining directly into his face, making it almost impossible for him to open his eyes. The heat from the bulb made him sweat, mixing with the grime of his travels.
Tears of frustration nearly flowed down his face.
His grandfather had passed away a while ago, telling him with his dying breath to come to the Demon Capital to marry his fiancée, Qin Ningbing, so he would have someone to rely on.
Today was his first day in the Demon Capital. He was captivated by the bustling metropolis, looking left and right at the towering skyscrapers and the endless flow of people.
He had just saved someone! He thought he could make that young beauty, Su Hongmian, look at him with new eyes, maybe even start a romance.
Xia Liu had even thought about how many children they would have in the future.
But instead, he was humiliated, handcuffed, and thrown into a detention center like a common criminal.
He was a Divine Doctor! According to his grandfather, shouldn't a bunch of important figures be surrounding him, flattering him, and begging him to treat them at any cost?
How did it turn out like this?
Xia Liu's eyes welled up with tears of grievance!
Click-clack, click-clack.
Just then, the sound of rhythmic footsteps echoed outside the interrogation room. Through the one-way mirror, a silhouette passed by.
A beautiful female police officer.
Xia Liu's eyes lit up. He hoped this female police officer would interrogate him.
As a successor of the Divine Doctor's Treasure Scroll, possessing [Extraordinary Medical Skill], he naturally had a thorough grasp of observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking. Even through the glass, his eyes sharpened.
He could tell at a glance that this female police officer looked unwell. Her gait was slightly uneven, her breath shallow—she had an internal injury!
When she interrogated him, he could display his abilities, cure her, and shock everyone!
Not only would he be able to leave the detention center with apologies, but he would also gain the favor of this beautiful female police officer. A classic slap in the face to those who doubted him!
Xia Liu was making his calculations, his heart instantly filled with joy and anticipation.
"Lu Yan, are you here to interrogate this kid?" a male officer asked.
"No. I've been transferred to the Serious Crime Unit in the Central District; you guys can handle these trivial matters!"
The voice was crisp, professional, and dismissive.
"Ah, congratulations then! This has always been your wish!"
"Yes, and I have to thank a certain Shen and Director Zhang for putting in a good word."
A broad, triumphant smile appeared on Lu Yan's capable face; being transferred to the Serious Crime Unit in the Central District had always been her wish. She didn't want to waste her talent handling petty cases of harassment and unlicensed practice.
She had originally thought it would take several years of grinding to fulfill her wish, but unexpectedly, a certain Young Master Shen and Director Zhang put in a word, making her dream come true overnight.
[Ding! Detected destined heroine Lu Yan's favorability +30, plundering +90,000 Destiny Points!]
Meanwhile, in a private VIP room at a high-end restaurant not far away.
The room was filled with the faint scent of expensive incense. Shen Anyu, who was giving Su Hongmian an acupuncture massage, curved his lips into a knowing smile.
That certain Shen was naturally him!
Lu Yan was also one of the Country Divine Doctor's destined heroines. If she stayed at that precinct, she would inevitably interact with Xia Liu. Given the plot armor of the protagonist, it was highly likely sparks would fly during the interrogation.
Shen Anyu directly pulled the rug out from under him. By transferring her, he kept Lu Yan away from Xia Liu completely. No interaction, no plot progression.
Furthermore, around Lu Yan, Su Hongmian, and even Qin Ningbing and other destined heroines, Shen Anyu had given orders to place his own elite female guards for protection and surveillance. Every move they made was under his control.
As for why he didn't just kill Xia Liu?
Because he was currently the only Child of Destiny. Shen Anyu planned to conduct various experiments; killing him directly would mean the game was over too soon. It would be boring. However, he wouldn't let Xia Liu live too long! Just long enough to squeeze him dry of Destiny Points. To prevent any mishaps!
Back in the detention center.
"Police officer sister! Don't go! You have an internal injury! I can cure you!"
Inside the interrogation room, watching Lu Yan about to leave through the glass, Xia Liu suddenly grew anxious. It felt as if a huge opportunity was slipping through his fingers. He shouted desperately.
Lu Yan stopped. She glanced coldly at Xia Liu through the glass, her eyes filled with disdain.
"This kid, who is illegally practicing medicine and harassing women, doesn't look very honest. You must interrogate him strictly and uphold justice!" she said to her colleague.
"The Central District Serious Crime Unit is urging me to report immediately; time is short!"
"I don't know why they're rushing so much, otherwise I would have had time to interrogate this kid and stand my last shift. I'm leaving..."
As her voice fell, under Xia Liu's stunned gaze, the female police officer Lu Yan swiftly ran out of the interrogation room, not even sparing him a second glance.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xia Liu's mentality has collapsed, plundering +9,999 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Destined Heroine Lu Yan dislikes Child of Destiny Xia Liu, plundering +10,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Xia Liu's emotional line has fluctuated greatly, plundering +20,000 Destiny Points!]
...
"Behave yourself!"
Seeing Xia Liu shouting and struggling, a young male officer stormed in. He slammed his hand on the table and pressed the strong light closer to Xia Liu's face, sternly asking:
"Xia Liu! Someone reported you for illegal medical practice and sexual harassment. Confess honestly! Leniency for those who confess, severity for those who resist!"
"Recently, we've been cracking down on illegal activities severely. We absolutely will not allow a black sheep like you to damage the Demon Capital's image! If you don't explain clearly, don't even think about leaving!"
Xia Liu was dumbfounded. The script wasn't supposed to go this way! He wanted to cry but had no tears!
At this moment, in the private room of the high-end restaurant.
Shen Anyu had a pleasant expression on his face as the system notifications chimed in his mind.
Ding-a-ling!
Just then, an urgent phone ringtone sounded, breaking the quiet atmosphere of the massage session.
Su Hongmian let out a gasp and jumped up from the sofa, giving Shen Anyu an annoyed, harmless glare. Her face was flushed, her clothes slightly disheveled from the treatment.
"Don't speak!" she whispered frantically.
Su Hongmian put a finger to her lips, signaling silence, then answered the phone:
"Mom... mm-hmm, I'm coming back now..."
After hanging up the phone, Su Hongmian turned to Shen Anyu, her face still flushed a deep crimson.
"My mom wants me to go home. It's already very late, and she doesn't allow me to stay out overnight!"
"Also..."
At this point, Su Hongmian looked at Shen Anyu gratefully, her eyes softening.
"Your medical skill is amazing! I feel so much better now; no more palpitations or difficulty breathing! The heat in my chest is gone. Thank you!"
[Ding! Detected destined heroine Su Hongmian's favorability +30, plundering +90,000 Destiny Points!]
Shen Anyu smiled gracefully, adjusting his cuffs.
"It's nothing; we'll continue the treatment next time."
Then, the two exchanged contact information.
Su Hongmian looked at Shen Anyu's smiling face. She bit her lip, feeling a mix of shyness and pride. She huffed, trying to regain her tsundere composure.
"How much is the medical fee? I'll transfer it to you!"
She didn't want to owe this man anything.
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Hongmian with a half-smile. His gaze was deep, making Su Hongmian's heart skip a beat.
"No need. You've already paid the medical fee!"
All in all, Su Hongmian had given him tens of thousands of Destiny Points, which was more valuable to Shen Anyu than hundreds of millions of Yuan!
Su Hongmian, however, misunderstood. Her pretty face immediately turned crimson, thinking he was referring to the intimate contact during the massage. She glared at Shen Anyu irritably, stomping her foot and saying haughtily:
"If I had known you were so unreasonable, I wouldn't have let you treat me! Hmph, you bad guy!"
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow, not discussing this topic further. He stood up, his tall figure casting a shadow over her.
"Where do you live? I'll take you home!"
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