Chapter 1: Criminal System Activated!_

"Clang... Clang... Wooooooo—"

A vintage green-skinned train trundled slowly along the tracks.

Amidst its journey, it emitted a continuous rumbling sound; not swift in speed, yet far from quiet.

Within the resonance of these sounds, Su Xuan was roused from his slumber.

Before his eyes lay a waiting platform teeming with pedestrians. On both sides, people filled the station, their feet surrounded by sizable packages. Pedestrians bustled back and forth, creating an incessant cacophony.

Not far away, the green-skinned train was gradually decelerating as it approached the platform.

Beside him, several police officers in uniform gazed at him.

"Su Xuan, are you really alright?"

"Yeah, if you're not feeling well, let's go grab a drink, my treat. Don't put up a front! And stop dwelling on that woman, Qin Shuyi."

"If you're feeling down, I can give you a few days off to lift your spirits. Going out like this, what if something happens?"

"Today was your ex-girlfriend's wedding day, and you left without a word. Isn't that embarrassing? As long as you give the word, I'll take off this uniform right now and back you up in a fight!"

Several officers spoke one after another, revealing their concerns.

Hearing their words, Su Xuan lifted his head, his gaze still tinged with bewilderment. Facing this abruptly altered scene, he was equally astonished.

What's going on?

Ex-girlfriend's wedding? He'd been a bachelor for over twenty years; where did this girlfriend come from?

Su Xuan looked at the chaotic scene around him, about to speak when a surge of jumbled memories flooded his mind. He lowered his head and fell silent, endeavoring to absorb the chaotic memories in his mind.

After a while, Su Xuan finally sorted through his thoughts.

Oh boy!

This was a parallel dimension similar to Earth—Blue Star.

The owner of this body was also named Su Xuan, and like him, was a police officer. The difference was that this Su Xuan from the alternate dimension wasn't a bachelor; he had a girlfriend.

The Qin Shuyi mentioned by this group was the original body's ex-girlfriend. Half a month ago, they broke up over a dowry of 1.08 million, and before the original Su Xuan could make amends, she turned around and married a millionaire.

Because the guy could offer her 1.88 million in dowry money and even threw in a house.

Today was the day of Qin Shuyi's marriage to that millionaire. The original Su Xuan had chosen this day to leave the city for a trip. However, while waiting for the train, he became angrier as he pondered the situation, and in the midst of his physical and mental fatigue, he suffered a heart palpitation and passed out. That happened to be just the right opportunity for Su Xuan.

Sorting through these memories, Su Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

The original host had it pretty damn rough. As a police officer, he hadn't died on the job but had been infuriated to death by his ex-girlfriend. Even in the afterlife, he must have been so agitated that he came charging back up.

However, Su Xuan's thoughts shifted. From college to society, it had been a good seven or eight years. He'd believed they loved each other mutually, only to discover that right after their spat, she had cozied up to a millionaire and gotten married. She even brought people to flaunt it in front of him.

Anyone would feel miserable about this sort of situation.

"Oh my goodness, has she jumped into a money pit?"

"You can't settle on a dowry, then discuss! Everyone discuss dowry negotiations two or three times, isn't it? Just blurted out over a hundred thousand; does she think money just falls from the sky?"

"She snatched a sugar daddy so quickly, it's just too much!"

...

Unable to restrain himself, Su Xuan muttered under his breath.

A few officers on the side heard and were momentarily stunned, hesitating to speak.

"Su Xuan, you wouldn't be having second thoughts, planning to cause trouble, would you?"

"Although I said I'd take you to make a scene, it's still better to stay calm. It's not worth it for that woman, Qin Shuyi."

"Of course... if you insist on going, I'll take off this uniform right now and back you up in a fight!"

"Yeah, I've never liked this kind of woman who hooks up with wealthy guys so quickly. Let's go, I'll accompany you!"

The people chimed in one after another.

A warm feeling spread in Su Xuan's heart as he looked at their eyes, filled with gratitude!

"Guys, thank you..."

"However, let's forget about causing a scene. I'm a decent person; there's no need to jeopardize my future for this woman."

"But, I won't keep Qin Shuyi in my heart from now on! This trip, I'll skip it!"

As he spoke, Su Xuan directly took out the train ticket from his pocket and tore it in half.

He wasn't the original owner, so he didn't have any feelings for Qin Shuyi. He figured that instead of going on a trip, he could use this time to do something productive.

However, he was deeply grateful for the staunch support of his brothers.

Regardless of anything else, they were all in police uniforms. If they really went with him to make a scene, they might get into serious trouble, or worse...

They might end up serving a few days in jail with him...

But they didn't hesitate at all, and that camaraderie appeared even more invaluable.

Truth be told, Su Xuan was still feeling indignant deep down. That was a leftover sentiment from the original owner—a step back, and the more he thought, the more he seethed!

What kind of nonsense did Qin Shuyi, that treacherous woman, pull?

*[Ding! Criminal System activated! System binding successful!]

*[Congratulations, host, on receiving the Novice Gift Pack. You have acquired an item: One Directional Criminal Search!]

Just at that moment, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed in Su Xuan's ears.

He froze, quickly looking around, only to find that aside from his brothers, there was no one else nearby.

What was that sound just now?

A system?

Wait... could this be his cheat?

Thinking up to here, Su Xuan was momentarily stunned, then a surge of ecstasy washed over him!

As a fan of novels, Su Xuan was quite the expert at maneuvering through online fiction. How could he not understand what a system was?

Quickly closing his eyes and feeling around, he indeed sensed something deep within his consciousness connecting with him. Su Xuan was instantly overjoyed!

Though he didn't know what benefits this system would bring him, Su Xuan believed that since it was his cheat, it definitely wouldn't harm him.

With this in mind, Su Xuan quickly asked within his thoughts.

"What is the One Directional Criminal Search?"

This Novice Gift Pack seemed a bit strange. Shouldn't he be drawing prizes? Why did this appear for him?

*[The One Directional Criminal Search refers to a criminal investigation focused on a specific individual. As long as the person is locked in, you can find out if they've committed any crimes.]

*[However, the host's One Directional Search is limited to one use.]

Hearing this, Su Xuan was taken aback.

The next moment, he felt as though a star map had appeared in his mind. It was covered in dense clusters of light dots, each dot representing someone the original owner knew...

Before Su Xuan could fully grasp it, the names of a few people in front of him started to flicker.

Upon a closer look, it was the ones the original owner had interacted with recently. Among them was the original owner's ex-girlfriend, Qin Shuyi, and the wealthy guy she hooked up with.

Hey!

Whether he's guilty or not, let's search and find out!

Even if it's for the original owner's sake, he had to check on this wealthy guy!

Without a second thought, Su Xuan directly spoke up: "Lock onto Gao Qi! One Directional Criminal Search, use it!"

*[Ding, the host has used the One Directional Criminal Search once. Searching for individual: Gao Qi.]

*[Confirmed, Gao Qi is a high-level criminal, and his committed crimes...]

Chapter 2: Do You Think That Groom Looks Like A Fugitive? Upon hearing the message announced by the system, Su Xuan's eyes displayed an expression of incredulity.

He had merely wanted to investigate for the sake of the original owner – to determine whether this wealthy man had committed any crimes. However, he hadn't expected that the man would indeed have a criminal record!

And not just any criminal record, but that of a high-level offender.

With this realization, a peculiar smile immediately spread across Su Xuan's face.

If he recalled correctly, today was the day when the despicable ex-girlfriend of the original owner and her wealthy benefactor were getting married…

While Su Xuan wasn't prepared to disrupt a wedding, apprehending a criminal was an entirely different matter – it was a duty he owed as a police officer.

You might say that not knowing about it would be one thing, but knowing about it and not apprehending the criminal would be unacceptable.

Sighing, he felt helpless – apprehending a criminal was indeed an obligation that couldn't be shrugged off!

The onlookers observed the smile on his face, feeling a sense of unease.

"Is he seriously acting like everything's fine? Look at him, he's nearly acting insane!"

"Could it be that 'if you don't perish in silence, you'll become deranged in silence'? Is that what's happening?"

"If that's the case, we might as well go on a vacation... Sigh..."

"It's over, it's over. What are we going to do if something really happens to our buddy?"

Hearing the words of his companions around him, Su Xuan finally snapped out of his thoughts. He chuckled softly, then waved his hand and strode forward.

"Guys, follow me!"

Having said that, he took the lead.

Seeing this, several police officers were immediately puzzled, but they hastened to follow.

Observing his demeanor, one of them nervously inquired, "Wait a minute, Su Xuan, where are we going?"

"Hold on, you're not seriously planning to cause a scene, are you?"

"And if you are, just be clear about it. Causing a scene is one thing, but be careful not to hurt yourself in the process…"

Facing the confusion of his companions, Su Xuan promptly reassured them, "Don't worry, guys. When I say I've let go, I've truly let go. I won't go back on my word."

Besides, it was the original owner who had feelings for his ex-girlfriend, not him. He had even discerned the woman's deceitful nature. Just thinking about her made him nauseous.

Even if she stood naked before him, he wouldn't spare her a glance, let alone cause trouble for her!

Hearing this, several officers looked at him skeptically.

Wait a minute, buddy.

If you've really let go, why are you so worked up?

While talking, the group got into the police car. Su Xuan started the engine and headed straight for the hotel where Qin Shuyi and her nouveau riche groom were getting married.

Witnessing this scene, the other officers had even more complex expressions.

This is what you call letting go?

You damn well know you're deceiving yourself!

Feeling the gaze of his comrades, Su Xuan knew what they were thinking. However, he couldn't be bothered to explain. Once he got there, this bunch would realize whether he was telling the truth or not.

Soon, Su Xuan led his group into the Imperial Palace Hotel.

Because they were all dressed in police uniforms, the hotel staff didn't dare to obstruct them. In fact, they approached with friendly smiles.

"Officers, is there something you need?" inquired a service attendant, with their gaze lingering on Su Xuan, the only one not in uniform.

Internally, they wondered if he was the one who had reported the incident.

In response, Su Xuan presented his credentials briefly and then put them away, speaking with a serious tone:

"We're here on official duty. There's a suspect in your hotel, and we're taking him into custody immediately!"

With that, Su Xuan led his comrades straight to the third-floor banquet hall.

The hotel staff, having assessed Su Xuan's demeanor, suddenly realized that he was an undercover police officer. However, the situation was significant enough that they needed to consult the boss.

In comparison to the staff, the police officers trailing behind Su Xuan were even more puzzled.

Wait, how did this turn into apprehending a suspect? They hadn't received any arrest notification!

Watching Su Xuan head straight to the third floor, a few officers began to form conjectures.

Could it be that Su Xuan intended to abuse his authority to ruin Qin Shuyi's wedding?

With this thought, the officers' gazes toward Su Xuan carried a hint of worry.

If that were the case, they might as well crash the wedding!

Interrupting a wedding due to emotional conflicts usually resulted in a brief detention or a warning for a day or two. Since they were all colleagues, some leeway and understanding could be granted.

However, if this was a personal revenge played out through official channels, the nature of the offense changed. In that case, not only could their careers as police officers be at risk, but they might even find themselves facing disciplinary action from the authorities!

In this moment, a few individuals began to feel nervous. They quickly stepped forward, speaking to Su Xuan in hushed tones.

"Su Xuan, you must remain calm. Don't act impulsively!"

"I know you're feeling uneasy inside, and if you want to cause a scene, I'll definitely back you up! But talking about suspects and such… you can't just blurt it out!"

"Don't forget, you're a police officer, and you need to uphold the integrity of your uniform!"

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The voices of his colleagues echoed in his ears, and Su Xuan understood their misunderstanding. He shook his head with resignation.

"Don't worry, I won't jeopardize my career for Qin Shuyi... I worked so hard to become a police officer, and getting involved in something like this would be a huge mistake!"

"However, I am genuinely here to apprehend someone. I remembered that there seemed to be something off when I saw Qin Shuyi's wealthy acquaintance before."

"Trust me, there won't be any mistakes!"

The system had already confirmed the charges against this wealthy individual. If Su Xuan wasn't sure, he wouldn't have brought his comrades into this risky situation.

However, he couldn't reveal all this right now. He could only smile wryly and say, "I'm confident, nothing will go wrong."

Hearing this, several police officers still felt skeptical and concerned. They looked at Su Xuan, feeling nervous and hesitant as they spoke.

"Su Xuan, this isn't a small matter. Are you sure about this?"

"How could you be so certain that there's an issue with this wealthy guy?"

"If you charge in now, there might be no turning back. Are you really willing to shoulder all the consequences?"

"It's not that we're afraid, but this situation might be more complicated than it seems. If you're going to take this step, you better explain everything to us..."

This was about their professional careers, and if things went wrong, they could be in serious trouble.

Sure, they could follow Su Xuan and create a scene, but arresting someone required more careful consideration.

If it turned out to be a false accusation, that would be a crime!

Hearing their concerns, Su Xuan realized he couldn't avoid explaining any longer. He promptly spoke up, "Guys, I only remembered at the station."

"Do you all remember the wanted criminal who stole millions' worth of jewelry on the high-speed train three months ago and then went on the run?"

"Come over here."

Su Xuan stepped aside, allowing the officers a clearer view of the stage.

"Don't you guys think the guy standing on the stage bears a striking resemblance to the fugitive who escaped three months ago?"

...?

Hearing Su Xuan's words, the police officers felt a shiver down their spines. They huddled near the door, peeking through the gaps to get a good look at the groom standing on the stage...

After a closer look, a sense of uncertainty spread through the crowd.

Well, it's starting to look rather uncanny! Chapter 3: Stealing a Marriage!

"Wow, this really does look somewhat alike!"

"Su Xuan, you little devil, how did you spot it? I didn't even notice!"

"This guy doesn't exactly match the description on the warrant, but his age and build fit. Probably got some plastic surgery..."

"Wait, what's this wealthy guy's name? Gao Qi, right?"

"Oh, come on, isn't the one on the warrant called Qi Gao? Well, this guy just flipped the names, treating us like fools?"

"That settles it, it's him! This guy had us working for half a month, and it turns out he's right here…"

Several officers recalled the details of the wanted notice and immediately connected the fugitive with the groom nearby. They spoke indignantly.

After their realization, they looked at Su Xuan in astonishment, slapping his shoulder.

"Nice one, kid! You've got some skills to notice this!"

"You're quite something, I thought you were just being rash and unclear-headed, but damn, you're actually quite sharp. That memory of yours is something else!"

One of the officers gave Su Xuan a thumbs-up and was clearly excited.

"Guys, we won't worry about not getting a bonus this month."

"Exactly, if we catch this fugitive, the entire department will give us accolades! Good job, Su Xuan, you've really led us to success!"

The officers were elated as they spoke. In the midst of their conversation, another officer suddenly remembered something.

"Speaking of which, Su Xuan, you sly dog. You knew something was off about this guy all along, yet you only remembered now? You really didn't plan to let your ex-girlfriend have a good wedding, huh!"

"Haha, this wedding is definitely ruined now. Let her experience a taste of her own medicine."

"Make her regret treating our Brother Xuan poorly. Way to go! Bro, I'm with you..."

Hearing this, Su Xuan shook his head helplessly.

He genuinely had no feelings left for his ex-girlfriend. But since these guys had already assumed as much, he didn't feel the need to explain further.

With a wave of his hand, he said, "Alright, let's go in!"

Observing this, the other officers also assumed a serious demeanor. They swiftly adjusted their uniforms and transformed into solemn police officers.

"Alright, when it comes to apprehending a fugitive, we need to be fast, accurate, and ruthless!"

"This guy probably has no clue about the impending disaster, and he's not even considering running. Let's go in and take him down!"

As they spoke, Su Xuan pushed the door open and walked toward the newlyweds not far away.

The previously closed doors of the banquet hall swung open once again, capturing the attention of many guests. When they saw Su Xuan and his team dressed in police uniforms, the once boisterous banquet hall immediately fell silent, with only the echo of the song reverberating within.

The girl controlling the music rushed to turn it off, and the whole hall became as quiet as a chicken coop.

Everyone stared at the police officers in front of them, unable to help but whisper to each other. They couldn't understand why the police had shown up at what was supposed to be a joyous wedding.

When the music ceased, the newlyweds on the stage seemed to sense something amiss. They turned their gaze towards the entrance, and when the bride, Qin Shuyi, saw Su Xuan at the forefront, her expression froze.

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Her face immediately darkened.

She thought that Su Xuan had truly given up since she hadn't received any warnings before her wedding today.

Yet here he was, causing a scene at this moment.

Regarding her transformation from breaking up over dowry issues to marrying a wealthy man, Qin Shuyi felt absolutely no guilt. In her view, she and Su Xuan had broken up during their argument about the dowry. As for how she found her new husband so quickly…

Well, that was because she's naturally attractive and Gao Qi is rich. It was much better than Su Xuan, who had no money.

Even if she hadn't broken up with Su Xuan, he shouldn't prevent her from pursuing a better life. Not to mention, they were already broken up.

"Su Xuan, what are you doing here now?"

"We're all adults, and we've broken up. You're causing a scene at my wedding. Are you even a man anymore?"

"I know you have feelings for me, but we're no longer together. You, a penniless guy who can't even come up with a dowry, still want to seek attention in front of me?"

"Coming here with your people today won't change anything. Wearing a police uniform, do you think I'm scared? Even if you try to interrupt my wedding today, I won't leave with you…"

Looking at Su Xuan, who was slowly approaching, Qin Shuyi said with a cold expression.

Thinking that Su Xuan was here to disrupt the wedding, she grew extremely furious and launched into a mocking tirade.

Even though she had been with Su Xuan for so many years, Qin Shuyi never truly loved him. Their relationship had only been a badge of pride for her as a cop's girlfriend, giving her a sense of superiority.

But a penniless guy who couldn't even afford a dowry was not the type of man she intended to marry.

Confronted with Su Xuan's persistence, Qin Shuyi felt nothing but disdain. In her eyes, he was unworthy.

After receiving an inexplicable scolding, Su Xuan's lips twitched. He shot her a disdainful glance.

He couldn't fathom what the original host saw in Qin Shuyi. She wasn't that good-looking. Where did she find the audacity to talk big?

"Madam, I'm not blind. My eyes can tell right from wrong," Su Xuan said with a cold chuckle. "Don't think everyone is enamored with you. Step aside. I'm not here for you today!"

Having finished speaking, Su Xuan's words left Qin Shuyi utterly dumbfounded.

She raised her head abruptly, eyes filled with astonishment. She hadn't anticipated that Su Xuan would say such things.

After all, in her perspective, Su Xuan had quite an affinity for her. This was the basis for her arrogance in his presence.

But what was the situation now?

Was Su Xuan... implying that she was ugly?

With this thought, a surge of anger welled up within Qin Shuyi. She glared at Su Xuan and was about to unleash her tirade.

However, considering the multitude of guests present and her husband by her side, she held back and warned him instead.

"Su Xuan, I know you feel wronged by me. But this can't all be blamed on me. I've already discussed the dowry situation with you."

"A small-time cop earning four or five thousand yuan a month, with a family so poor they can't afford a dowry – it's stupid of you to think I wouldn't leave. And let's not forget, I met my husband after we broke up. I haven't wronged you!"

"And now, you're causing a scene again. Can't we all just stay calm and quiet?"

...

Qin Shuyi defended her stance with an air of righteousness. If not for knowing the true nature of their "breakup" from the original host's memories, Su Xuan might have actually believed her.

Looking at Qin Shuyi's self-assured demeanor, Su Xuan could only sigh in resignation.

"I have no idea where your sense of superiority comes from, making you think I'm here to crash a wedding."

"And crash it? What a joke! You think you can get attention with that unattractive face? What right do you have to make me give up my police uniform and crash a wedding for you?"

"Qin Shuyi, whether you're begging under a bridge or groveling in a mansion, it's all irrelevant to me. I'm not interested in you anymore!"

"Today, I'm here for him!"

As he spoke, Su Xuan pointed at the groom by his side.

And the gazes of the audience below were diverted...

Chapter 4: You’re My Ex-Husband, Why Did You Capture My Husband?_1

Qin Shuyi was nearly infuriated by him.

"Suxuan, have you lost your mind?" She exclaimed, exasperated. "This is my wedding, you're my ex-boyfriend. You're not here for me, so what business do you have with my husband?"

"And what's this nonsense about me groveling? My husband and I are genuinely in love!"

"Enough, enough. I won't waste another word on you. You've brought bad luck to this joyous occasion. Get out of here!"

Qin Shuyi's face turned sour.

She still believed that Su Xuan came because he couldn't let go of her. But even so, she wouldn't allow Su Xuan to ruin her wedding ceremony.

"I've said it before, I'm not here for you."

Su Xuan rolled his eyes in disbelief. "Can you stop being so self-confident?"

"When confidence becomes arrogance, it's downright repulsive, Auntie."

Hearing this, Qin Shuyi almost lost her temper and got into a fight with him, ignoring her image as the bride.

Who the hell did he think he was calling "auntie"?

The very thought turned Qin Shuyi's stomach.

At the same time, she finally began to suspect that Su Xuan might actually be telling the truth.

It was precisely because of this that she puzzled over why Su Xuan was approaching her husband.

With that in mind, Qin Shuyi's expression grew colder as she asked, displeased:

"Why are you looking for my husband?"

"Are you trying to get back at me for our breakup by approaching my husband and tarnishing my reputation?"

"I'll tell you, Su Xuan, if you dare do that, I'll go to your department and make sure you can't even be a little cop!"

"Now get out of here. This is your last chance. Don't push your luck..."

Qin Shuyi's words resounded in his ears.

However, Su Xuan seemed indifferent, his gaze shifting to the groom by his side.

At this moment, the groom's expression remained unchanged.

For any man, finding his wife's ex-boyfriend at his own wedding would sour his mood, right?

But Su Xuan remained unfazed.

He looked at the groom's slightly awkward face and asked in a low voice, "Gao Qi?"

"If I remember correctly, you should be the head of Huihong Group."

"I wonder if I'd be honored enough to exchange business cards with you."

Hearing Su Xuan's words, the groom hesitated for a moment before looking a bit embarrassed.

"Sorry about that, Officer."

"You see, it's my wedding day, and which groom would carry business cards in his pocket?"

"How about this, I'll give you my phone number. If you need anything, feel free to call. How does that sound?"

Gao Qi suggested with a hint of pride, putting his arm around Qin Shuyi's shoulder. "You arrived at just the right time. Why not join us for a meal with a few police officers?"

"My wedding ceremony is about to end."

"When it's over, how about we all have a drink together?"

With that, Gao Qi began to greet the people below, arranging for Su Xuan and his team to be seated at a nearby table.

Qin Shuyi leaned against him, pouting.

In her view, there was no need to be so polite to Su Xuan and his team.

She simply couldn't stand that he'd come to cause trouble at her wedding.

Wearing his police uniform, he really thought he was something special. It would've been better to kick him out directly!

But today, Gao Qi was the one in charge of the wedding. Even if Qin Shuyi felt uncomfortable, she wouldn't challenge him.

"Hmph, didn't you hear what my husband said? Just sit over there."

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"You're lucky today. Otherwise, with dishes that can easily cost over ten thousand per table, you wouldn't have had a chance to eat!"

Her slightly scornful words rang out, causing the police officers to lower their heads slightly, their faces reddening.

However, at that moment, Su Xuan nodded.

"Fine, since you've admitted, come with us."

"Let's go to the station and go over the details of your crime!"

As he spoke, Su Xuan took out a pair of handcuffs, grabbed Gao Qi's hand, and promptly handcuffed him...

..

"Su Xuan, are you fucking crazy!?"

The scene fell silent for a few seconds, followed by Qin Shuyi's piercing scream that echoed throughout the venue.

It wasn't just her; even the guests below were left bewildered!

"What the hell are you cuffing my husband for? What is my husband doing?"

"You're settling personal scores under the guise of public duty!"

"Quickly release my husband!"

Qin Shuyi screamed, her voice shrill.

Meanwhile, Gao Qi, the groom, who was handcuffed, was even more dumbfounded.

"What crime have I committed, Officer? By what right are you arresting me?"

"You can't possibly be seeking revenge for me taking Qin Shuyi, and especially not on my wedding day..."

"If you go on like this, believe me, I'll complain to the station about you!"

Gao Qi's face grew unpleasant as he spoke, although for some reason, his tone was somewhat submissive.

Especially seeing his own handcuffed hand, he was already panicking...

It was a kind of fear towards handcuffs...

Upon hearing her husband's words, Qin Shuyi immediately stepped forward, grabbing the other end of the handcuffs that Su Xuan was holding and angrily demanded:

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"Su Xuan, what's your intention?"

"Release my husband right now! This is an abuse of power."

"Even if you didn't want me to marry my husband today, you shouldn't have done this. Do you want to embarrass me in front of so many relatives and friends?"

Qin Shuyi was genuinely agitated this time.

She was extremely angry as well. Even if it was meant as a joke, Su Xuan had taken it way too far.

Who goes to their ex-girlfriend's wedding and cuffs the groom...

"Quickly release my husband. Otherwise, I won't let this slide!"

...

Not just the newlyweds on the stage, even the guests who witnessed this scene from below began standing up.

Especially some close relatives who swiftly rushed forward.

Others who were farther away just watched, observed...

"Su Xuan, what are you doing? Release him immediately."

Qin Shuyi's mother urged in a hurry.

She was aware that Su Xuan had been in a relationship with her daughter for many years, but since he couldn't provide a dowry, they had broken up long ago.

Now, on her daughter's wedding day, he had come to handcuff the groom...

This was a bit too much, to some extent.

If they took away the groom, how was her daughter going to continue?

Not only wouldn't they get married, but their reputation might be tarnished as well!

Thinking about the benefits Gao Qi had given their family since dating her daughter, Qin Shuyi's mother felt even more distressed...

It wasn't just taking away the groom; he was practically uprooting their money tree!

Other guests also started speaking up.

"What's wrong with you, little cop? How can you arrest people at a wedding?"

"What's going on? You're arresting people without even verifying the situation. Isn't this a bit too authoritarian?"

"Seriously, in this day and age, do the police not need evidence to make an arrest anymore?"

"I heard he's the bride's ex-boyfriend. This can't really be a personal vendetta under the guise of public duty, can it..."

The whole banquet hall buzzed with commotion.

Close guests had arrived on the stage, forming a protective circle around it.

The atmosphere on stage, at this moment, became incredibly tense...

Chapter 5: The Bride Is Going Crazy, and Her Husband Is a Murderer on the Run…

"I'd like to clarify that we police officers have always emphasized evidence in our work and don't play the 'using public duty for personal gain' game!"

"The reason we've detained this gentleman is because there's a case that requires his cooperation in the investigation..."

Hearing these words, the angry guests paused in their actions.

Even the bride's parents, who had approached the stage, furrowed their brows.

"Officer, even if it's a legitimate investigation, you should pick an appropriate time."

"Now is the time my daughter is marrying Gao Qi. Are you coming to make arrests now, or is it a bit unscrupulous?"

Qin Shuyi's mother shouted loudly.

Even after listening to the officers' explanations, she was still equally furious.

Who would cooperate with an investigation to the extent of not even attending their own wedding?

These people were clearly doing it on purpose!

Seeing that the guests in the hall had quieted down, the officers finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, when added up, there were around three to four hundred guests here. If things escalated...

They, as mere junior officers, wouldn't be able to control the situation!

Facing Qin Shuyi's mother's anger, Su Xuan chuckled.

"Of course, it's because your daughter is about to be implicated. If she really gets married, she might also be dragged into this!"

At his words, Qin Shuyi's mother's complexion changed.

Before she could even ask, Gao Qi's face had already turned sour. He grew heavy-hearted, although his voice was raised...

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"Officer, how can you smear my reputation like this?"

"I haven't even received any notice to cooperate in an investigation. Why do you have the right to arrest me?"

"Even if it's for an investigation, since when do you arrest someone directly? You're abusing your authority!"

"Release me immediately, or I'll complain about you!"

Facing Gao Qi, who was still cunning and trying to turn the tables, Su Xuan sneered.

He snatched the handcuffs back from Qin Shuyi's stunned grasp and said coldly:

"Why would I arrest you? Don't you have any sense of impending trouble?"

"You want to complain about me? Well, we can settle this at the station. Feel free to complain or whatever you want then, it's your choice!"

"Now!"

"Come with me!"

Su Xuan bellowed, and Gao Qi, who had initially been angry, heard these words and suddenly felt a chill down his spine. His face turned pale...

This expression was unmistakably that of guilt...

In fact, from the moment Su Xuan and the others had entered, Gao Qi felt that something bad was going to happen.

But he still held onto a thread of hope.

He thought Su Xuan had come for Qin Shuyi, never expecting to be cuffed himself...

Unlike Qin Shuyi, Gao Qi knew that if Su Xuan was so certain about arresting him, it meant they had evidence...

At least, some leads...

With this in mind, Gao Qi shuddered all over. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but his throat tightened, and no sound came out...

At this moment, he truly regretted it.

Had he known that Qin Shuyi had an ex-boyfriend who was a cop, he should have chosen another woman. But he had foolishly believed he was well-hidden...

Now, Gao Qi stared at the handcuffs on his wrists.

He couldn't fathom how much of his criminal record the police were aware of...

Seeing this scene, Qin Shuyi, who had been furious, also felt that something was off.

She immediately turned her gaze to the groom, Gao Qi, and urgently spoke up.

"Honey, what are you waiting for? If you don't speak up now, he's really going to take you to the police station."

"Quick, say something! You can't possibly let him take you away from here. This is our wedding ceremony!"

"What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything..."

"Could it be..."

As she spoke, Qin Shuyi herself began to realize that something was amiss.

Even a strong sense of unease began to well up within her.

"Honey, you..."

"Shut up!"

Gao Qi glared fiercely at her. If it weren't for this woman, he wouldn't have been discovered.

Yet she was there, chattering away...

If his hands weren't cuffed, he would have sent this woman to the netherworld!

Qin Shuyi was immediately taken aback.

She had known Gao Qi for so long, and he had never raised his voice at her before...

...

"Gao Qi, also known as Qi Gao, was involved in a robbery of a jewelry-filled suitcase on a high-speed train three months ago, with an amount reaching several million. He's currently on the police's wanted list..."

"Today, we're here to bring him in for questioning."

"If anyone obstructs us, they will be charged with impeding official duties and be treated as accomplices!"

"We kindly ask for your cooperation in our work..."

Su Xuan also knew that if he didn't say something today, they probably wouldn't be able to take the person away.

However, he didn't care about Qin Shuyi's reputation and immediately spoke up.

His words had just been spoken when the whole scene erupted!

"What the hell! A wanted criminal?"

"That incident on the high-speed train, three months ago... I saw it too... Not to mention the person in the video looks somewhat like the groom..."

"No way, a robber right in front of me, and I'm only finding out now..."

"This is terrifying. If it weren't for the officers showing up, we wouldn't even have known he's a robber..."

"So frightening! Damn it, I can't even eat my meal now."

"Just thinking about how I just brushed past a criminal, it gives me the creeps..."

"No wonder this guy, so young and rich, seemed like a second-generation wealthy person. Turns out he made his fortune through theft and robbery..."

The guests at the scene couldn't help but speak up.

Some even took a few steps back, their gazes towards the stage carrying an extra edge of fear.

No one could tolerate having a robber right next to them!

Especially among them, many had conversed with the groom earlier, considering a wealthy relative to be a potentially lucrative connection.

Who would have thought he was an actual robber, and even a wanted criminal...

When they heard Su Xuan say that the groom was a wanted robber, their hearts felt like they were about to jump out of their chests!

Oh my god!

They had come dangerously close to risking their lives and fortunes...

Who could have imagined that the person who had just been talking to them was actually a fugitive criminal? If they inadvertently angered him, would they end up getting harmed too...

At this thought, the eyes of everyone in the room turned towards the groom, filled with fear!

The desire to kill someone can't be hidden.

Likewise, the fear in someone's eyes can't be concealed...

They were truly terrified!

But at this moment, amidst all the guests, it was the bride, Qin Shuyi, who felt like she was losing her mind...

She stared at Gao Qi in disbelief, loudly questioning, "Gao Qi! Is this true or not? Are you really a wanted criminal!?"

Chapter 6: The Bride’s Mental State Breaks! Lost Both Man and Money…

"Don't keep quiet, speak up!"

"You're actually a wanted criminal, so why did you approach me? Are you trying to harm me?"

At this point, Qin Shuyi was dumbfounded.

After all, today was supposed to be their wedding day. If Su Xuan hadn't intervened and revealed this guy's true identity...

They would already be married by now!

The thought of potentially becoming the wife of a criminal made Qin Shuyi's mind go blank.

She was overwhelmed by the situation.

She originally thought that she had hooked up with a rich man and would not have to worry about expenses from now on and would become a rich lady.

But who would have thought that this guy was a wanted criminal!

And not just any criminal...

A robber!?

Could all that money have been obtained through his crimes!?

The contrast was so stark that she had transformed from a wealthy wife into the wife of a robber...

Who could accept such a thing?

Panic welled up within Qin Shuyi, and realizing that she had nearly married a man reeking of crime, she felt like her world was collapsing.

The whole situation was enough to make anyone go crazy.

Qin Shuyi desperately hoped that Gao Qi would speak up, even if just to offer an explanation. She wanted to believe in her husband...

How could she let the dream of becoming a rich wife shatter?

However, after hearing her words, Gao Qi opened his mouth but didn't say a word.

Back then, he truly couldn't carry on anymore. He had initially wanted to start a new life in a different city, but when he saw the jewelry in her suitcase, he couldn't resist...

Taking that suitcase turned him into a robber, and fleeing turned him into a wanted criminal.

He thought that after changing his appearance and his name, he wouldn't be discovered by the police.

But unexpectedly, today, on his wedding day...

He had been exposed.

He had once lived in constant fear of being found out.

Now that he had been discovered, Gao Qi didn't have the intention of escaping with Qin Shuyi.

As long as he had money, he could find another woman anywhere.

Thinking this way, Gao Qi didn't care about Qin Shuyi anymore. He violently shook off Su Xuan's grip and attempted to escape...

However, after just two or three steps, Su Xuan managed to stabilize himself and delivered a swift kick. Gao Qi fell off the raised platform and before he could get up from the ground, Su Xuan grabbed his shoulder.

Subsequently, Su Xuan twisted his arm, pressing a knee onto his back and pinning him to the ground...

"Don't move!"

"Even with handcuffs on, you still want to run? Can you?"

"Let's go, follow us to the police station for questioning!"

Su Xuan snorted coldly, his face filled with disdain.

Damn it.

Was this criminal out of his mind too? He had handcuffs on, yet this guy still wanted to run.

And at this moment, Gao Qi, realizing that he couldn't escape, began to beg for mercy.

"Officer, let's talk this through..."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... Can you please loosen your grip... I promise I won't run, okay?"

"At the very least, I'm Qin Shuyi's husband. Can you spare me for her sake?"

"I didn't mean to back then, I truly regret it now..."

"If you let me go, I'll light incense for you every day..."

Gao Qi was no longer the arrogant person he was before. He was now groveling in the dirt.

After all, if the police could come to arrest him, it meant they had evidence of his crimes.

If he were to really go to the station, he probably wouldn't come out again.

There were times to be tough and times to be cowardly...

He had already tried to run, but he couldn't.

Putting aside the fact that these police officers were eyeing him covetously, he could not even deal with Su Xuan.

The only thing he could do was hope that Su Xuan would let him off today for Qin Shuyi's sake.

As long as he could escape today, he would leave this city tonight!

F ck!

Just thinking about it was unlucky.

However, upon hearing such nonsense, Su Xuan was even more infuriated, speaking up with contempt:

"Shut your mouth, you scum!"

"Don't even mention sparing you for Qin Shuyi's sake. Let me tell you, it's useless trying to appeal to anyone's favor as a robber like you!"

"Get up, today you're going to the police station with me."

"You'll definitely face legal consequences for your wicked deeds!"

Su Xuan got up and turned his hands around to handcuff him behind his back. "Don't think about running away, or I'll charge you with resisting arrest and use my baton!"

Hearing this, Gao Qi's face instantly contorted with anguish. He was slowly becoming hopeless.

He probably would end up in prison this time...

He hadn't expected that after evading capture for so long, he would be caught by a mere junior police officer...

...

"Ah, ah, ah! You're actually a criminal, you scum! How dare you deceive me!"

"You damn bastard! You're a wanted criminal yourself, yet you had the audacity to deceive me into marrying you?!"

"Damn it! No wonder you didn't want any of your relatives to come to the wedding. You were afraid of revealing your identity!"

"I'm so angry! You damn bastard! If I had known you were a wanted criminal, how could I have married you?"

"I'm so furious! Damn bastard!"

Qin Shuyi, standing by the side, finally understood the situation. A surge of anger erupted within her.

Her mental state broke down instantly.

She hadn't expected the person she'd struggled to find, her money tree, to turn out to be a fraud. And not just any fraud, but a fraud pretending to be a wanted criminal...

The thought that she had nearly become the wife of a murderer made her nauseous.

Seeing the handcuffed Gao Qi, Qin Shuyi unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks, venting her anger!

If it wasn't for this guy's wealth, Qin Shuyi wouldn't have even looked at Gao Qi.

But due to his lavish spending, Qin Shuyi, considering her age and the generous dowry Gao Qi offered, thought it was about time to marry.

Little did she know that this guy's money was obtained through robbery!

If this guy were to be caught, then the money would have to be returned to the authorities...

She had invested so much, and yet gained nothing...

Qin Shuyi felt like she was going crazy!

She had thought she was going to become a rich wife, but nearly ended up as the wife of a wanted criminal...

The more Qin Shuyi thought, the angrier she got. She lunged at Gao Qi and started raining punches on his face.

With his hands bound, Gao Qi was defenseless, crying out in pain as he was beaten, and could only beg for mercy.

"Stop hitting me, stop hitting me!"

"Ouch, ouch... Officers, control her..."

Su Xuan couldn't deal a blow to such a scum as Gao Qi in his police capacity, so he had to hold back, but he also couldn't stop Qin Shuyi.

Gao Qi could only find another way...

"Shuyi, even though I deceived you, I genuinely love you..."

"Otherwise, how could I have risked exposure to marry you?"

"We're married..."

"Just wait for me, I'll be out in a few years. We can be husband and wife again then..."

...

Hearing this, Su Xuan sneered and pressed him down. "A few years? Were you brainless before committing the crime?"

"Robbery plus causing harm, you'll be charged with multiple offenses. The severity of your crimes adds up!"

"Kid, you won't be coming out..."

Chapter 7: Don’t Even Think About Getting A Single cent.

Even at this moment, he dared to play the emotion card.

This statement alone stirred up a hornet's nest, especially when Qin Shuyi exploded with rage in an instant.

"For heaven's sake! Who the hell cares that you endured humiliation to marry me?"

"You still want me to wait for you for a few years and become husband and wife later? Screw that! Luckily, we had the banquet before getting the certificate..."

"You damn bastard, deceiving my emotions and trying to trick me into marriage. I'll kill you..."

"Become husband and wife... Go to hell with that! This marriage..."

"I'm not getting married!"

Qin Shuyi exclaimed emphatically, then immediately picked up the bouquet from the ground and hurled it straight at Gao Qi's face...

The thorns on it left several cuts on the man's face...

Qin Shuyi's resentment and anger were beyond words.

"How dare you deceive me? Am I someone you can fool?"

"You damn bastard, I'll kill you..."

Seeing this scene, several police officers nearby quickly approached, restraining Qin Shuyi's actions.

While they could allow her to vent her anger a bit since she was the victim, they couldn't allow her to cause further harm that might not be easily explained.

Moreover, if they let her beat him to death, how would they bring him back to the station?

"Stop, don't hit him."

"Enough, enough! If you keep going, it'll obstruct our duty..."

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"That's enough, isn't it? If it weren't for the fact that you're also a victim, I could have arrested you too..."

Several police officers spoke up.

Their tone wasn't particularly friendly.

Regarding this trashy woman who had wounded their comrade, the police officers wished she could brawl it out with Gao Qi. After all, they were both rubbish, so they deserved each other!

However, no matter what, they were all dressed in police uniforms, and they had a duty to uphold.

They hadn't expected Qin Shuyi, this woman, to be so ruthless in her attack. Just look at the state of this criminal; in a little while, he might end up breathless and pale...

It was clear she was showing no mercy!

After all, he was supposed to be her future husband, and she struck so violently...

No wonder she could so quickly cheat on him and find a wealthy man...

Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi immediately dropped the bouquet from her hand.

She only wanted to give this guy a beating to let off some steam, but she had no intention of getting herself involved.

With that in mind, Qin Shuyi quickly approached and grabbed Su Xuan's hand.

"Let's get one thing straight, this guy has nothing to do with me."

"If you need to take him away, go ahead. He has no connection to my family. I don't even know his true identity... he's just a marriage fraud!"

"I'm a victim too... you can't arrest me as well..."

"And what about the money he promised me before? What about the payment for the hotel today? Shouldn't he settle that before leaving?"

...

Qin Shuyi felt like a victim; this situation was not her fault at all.

Originally, she had wanted to have the wedding at her home, but Gao Qi claimed to have money, so they had it here...

Now Gao Qi was about to be arrested... her family couldn't afford the hotel expenses...

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So, this guy had to settle the payment before he could be taken away. Otherwise, what were they going to do?

Hearing this, a corner of Su Xuan's mouth twitched.

Looking at Qin Shuyi, he regarded her with a hint of disdain.

"Qin Shuyi, you're supposed to be a university student. Haven't you learned anything about the law?"

"Previously, I just thought you were a bit shallow, just a gold digger. But I didn't expect you to be this shameless?"

"Putting aside whether this money matters or not, do you know that all the money he used is dirty money?"

"He got it from robbery, killing, and smuggling! Not just today, all the money he has will be frozen. Even the dowry he gave you earlier will have to be returned..."

Su Xuan smiled lightly." You might have suffered a loss this time."

"Don't even think about getting a single cent."

Qin Shuyi: ...!!

Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi was dumbfounded...

Listen, listen!

Is this what an ex-boyfriend should be saying?

After all, they were supposed to have parted amicably. With everything she was going through, and being deceived into a marriage, shouldn't he be comforting her?

She nearly became the wife of a murderer...

Amid her anger, Qin Shuyi also felt a little wronged.

She wasn't a good person, but at most, she was just materialistic. Why was she being punished like this?

She would question this because her family couldn't bear these hotel costs...

Couldn't Su Xuan give her a little face?

Thinking about having to return all the money she had received earlier, Qin Shuyi felt a sense of despair.

All her efforts during this period were in vain, and now after paying for the hotel, her family would probably end up in debt!

For a gold digger like Qin Shuyi, who had always aimed to make money, this situation was even worse than death!

She nearly spat blood because of this statement.

"Impossible, how could this be?"

"I'm a victim too. Can't your police department handle the losses?"

"So much money, how could our family possibly afford it? Su Xuan, if you're here today to find him, did you already know?"

"Are you doing this intentionally?"

"You're just getting back at me... you don't want me to have it easy. It must be like that..."

Qin Shuyi was about to confront Su Xuan when he ignored her completely, grabbing Gao Qi from the ground and pushing him forward.

"Let's go, come with us to the police station!"

The other police officers followed him and directly took hold of the groom, leading him forward.

Witnessing this scene, Qin Shuyi couldn't believe her eyes. She took two steps back and ended up sitting on the stage, her gaze vacant. She murmured, "It's over, it's completely over..."

"No, this can't be true, it definitely can't be true..."

"I must be dreaming, yes, I must be dreaming..."

Several relatives around rushed over, especially Qin Shuyi's parents. They paid no attention to their daughter sitting on the ground and immediately questioned Su Xuan.

"Su Xuan! Gao Qi deceived us. Shouldn't he bear the expenses for this wedding?"

"You know too, our family doesn't have that much money. The fees for this hotel are so high that even if we sold everything, we still couldn't afford it..."

"This scoundrel, he's really despicable! He actually dared to deceive my daughter..."

"Yes, Su Xuan, you're a police officer. Please help us out. You can't let us go bankrupt over this matter, right?"

The group stared at the police officer in uniform, hoping they wouldn't suffer too much from this situation.

Initially, they thought they were gaining a wealthy son-in-law, but now they wished they could throttle him!

Damn it...

He was practically a swindler!

Not only did he harm their daughter, but he also dragged their family into this mess...

This scoundrel!

Chapter 8: Getting Married Along the Way, Only 200,000 Betrothal Gifts? Pui!

After hearing the words of the Qin family, Su Xuan shook his head helplessly.

"Don't be anxious. We don't know if the money he took out is dirty money."

"After the police investigate, they will inform you immediately. Please keep an eye on your phone."

"But the best thing now is to not touch all the money he gave you. If it's dirty money, you have to return it in full."

After hearing Su Xuan's words, the Qin family's hearts thumped.

Gao Qi had given them 100,000 yuan. As for the dowry gift, he hadn't given it to them yet. He said that he would give it to them after the wedding banquet. If they couldn't use the money given by the robber, who would settle the bill this time?

Even if the guests were only the bride's relatives.

However, they had thought that they had hooked up with a rich man, so they had called all their relatives over. The entire banquet hall was filled with tables.

If they used their own money, they'd probably be drained of all their resources!

No, this was absolutely unacceptable!

Definitely not!

After thinking this through, Qin's parents immediately grabbed Su Xuan, not allowing him to leave, and spoke with an aggressive tone.

"Since we can't use the money from this robber, you need to give us an explanation for this situation!"

"A perfectly good wedding, and you've ruined it like this. If you had come earlier, we might not have even needed to hold a wedding!"

"You're my daughter's ex-boyfriend; you wouldn't be doing this on purpose, would you? Are you trying to humiliate our family?"

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"No, this banquet costs so much money. You must take half of the responsibility! I don't want much from you; 200,000 yuan should be fair."

"This 200,000 yuan might not even cover half of the cost for the drinks at this banquet!"

Qin's mother arrogantly added.

After this statement, everyone was stunned, including the relatives who had come to watch the spectacle and were preparing to leave.

The few police officers standing beside Su Xuan even began to question their hearing: Did their ears deceive them?

Their gazes immediately focused on Qin's mother, their eyes filled with disbelief. Did you even listen to yourself?

Could a human being say such things?

Was there any way that could be uttered with a straight face?

What does Su Xuan, her ex-boyfriend, have to do with your wedding arrangements?

Moreover, when did they have to consider the timing of an arrest? Did they need your opinion on that matter?

Not just the officers, even Su Xuan himself was stupefied at this moment.

Good Lord!

How did this person even come up with such nonsense? Why should he be responsible for half of your wedding expenses?

Furthermore, when Qin's mother spoke, it was as if she was stating the obvious. She was even so generous as to inform him that the 200,000 yuan he was asking for was not even half of what they spent on the banquet...

What was going on here?

Did he have to pay no matter what?

This was becoming a bit shameless, wasn't it?

In this moment, Su Xuan seemed to understand why Qin Shuyi could find her next partner so quickly.

Perhaps she learned this audacity from her mother.

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Only someone with thick skin could do such a thing. Su Xuan's lips twitched as he helplessly shook his head.

He thought to himself that it's fortunate that he broke up with Qin Shuyi. Otherwise, if he had to deal with a mother-in-law like this, that would truly be a disaster.

Thinking this, he seemed to feel a tinge of relief deep inside.

Then, Su Xuan lowered his voice.

"Mrs. Qin, first of all, we are currently on official duty, and I can't determine when we will make an arrest..."

"Furthermore, your family was deceived, and in that regard, you are indeed victims. You can approach Gao Qi for compensation for your mental and financial losses."

"However, if you want to involve me, that wouldn't be right. This isn't my wedding with her, so what does it have to do with me?"

"200,000 yuan..."

When Su Xuan got to this point, he paused for a moment, his gaze ice-cold as he looked at Qin Shuyi's mother. "Oh, do you know that 200,000 yuan in extortion money could land you in jail for a few years?"

After saying this, an unusual gleam flashed in Su Xuan's eyes...

He even took out his phone as if he was about to transfer the money to her.

"Or how about you tell me your account number now, and I'll transfer it to you?"

Hearing these words, Qin's mother's heart trembled, and she finally realized that this was a trap. Her complexion instantly turned pale.

Despite Su Xuan's gesture of wanting to transfer the money to her, Qin's mother could discern that once the transfer was done, he could easily turn around and have her arrested...

He was clearly trying to send her to jail too!

With these thoughts, Qin's mother suddenly became timid. She waved her hands repeatedly, her voice trembling, and she dared not ask him for money anymore...

"No need, no need. I was just joking. Don't take it seriously..."

"Our family matters, how could we ask you to pay, right..."

"What extortion? What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Su Xuan, don't you have something to do? Why don't you leave first?"

When Mrs. Qin said this, she was still a little reluctant to part with the money.

She then recalled that Qin Shuyi and Su Xuan had broken up because of the topic of dowry gifts.

She started thinking again.

Did that mean that Su Xuan still liked her daughter?

"Su Xuan, you and Shuyi have been together for so many years. Auntie has always felt that it's a pity that the two of you broke up. Do you still like our Shuyi?"

"Look, everyone is here today. How about this? Give us a dowry gift of 200,000 yuan and we'll treat it as you marrying our Shuyi today."

Originally, she thought she'd end up with a well-off son-in-law, but now he had turned into a scumbag, not even worth a dung beetle's shell.

Her daughter was getting older. Qin's mother considered that if she had to find another partner for her now, it might be troublesome, mainly because they couldn't recoup the banquet expenses.

So she quickly came up with this absurd idea.

Yet, even after saying it, she felt she had made a reasonable suggestion, even if she didn't fancy the 200,000 yuan. It was as if she was granting a favor...

Qin Shuyi couldn't believe it and screamed in disbelief.

"Mom! What are you saying? How could you let me marry this poor..."

"Shut up!"

As much as Qin's mother had loved her daughter before, she now harbored an equal amount of resentment. If it wasn't for Qin Shuyi, how could their family have ended up on the verge of debt?

After giving her daughter a stern glare, Qin's mother turned to Su Xuan and smiled, "Su Xuan, you see, you have feelings for each other anyway. You won't be losing out on this deal..."

Su Xuan looked at the middle-aged woman who looked like she was about to sell her daughter and immediately revealed a disdainful smile.

Let alone him.

After Qin Shuyi cheated on her, even the original Su Xuan had lost interest in her.

To fork out 200,000 yuan for her!?! That's ridiculous!

Was she marrying off her daughter or selling her daughter?

"Auntie, don't say such things in the future. If you want to talk business, you can talk to those rich people."

"Me?"

"I can't afford such an expensive woman!" Chapter 9: Su Xuan, You Bastard…

"Ah!!"

"Su Xuan, what the hell do you mean? Say it to me again..."

"Daring to insult me, believe me, I'll report you!"

Upon hearing Su Xuan's words, Qin Shuyi was initially stunned, then she let out a scream and was about to strike at him.

Su Xuan's face turned cold, and he angrily shouted, "If you dare to hit me, I'll report you for assaulting an officer."

He pointed to his body camera, "I've got it all recorded."

When the original host was with this woman, Qin Shuyi, she would curse and hit him whenever she was in a bad mood. However, the original host considered it playful banter between lovers and didn't take it to heart.

But Su Xuan wasn't the original host.

He wasn't going to indulge this woman.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuyi's hand that was about to strike froze in mid-air. She looked awkward and uncomfortable, not knowing where to put her hand.

Su Xuan cast a faint glance at her, then turned and led the groom, Gao Qi, out of the banquet hall.

The few police officers accompanying him were surprised at how fierce their comrade was. They immediately gave him a thumbs-up, suppressing their laughter, and followed him out.

After they left, Qin Shuyi immediately screamed.

"Su Xuan!!!"

"Just you wait, I'll kill you sooner or later!!"

Not just her, even Qin's mother finally realized at this moment.

Su Xuan had actually been mocking her for "selling" her daughter...

She had raised her daughter all these years, and now she was going to marry into another family. What was wrong with accepting some money?

Was it wrong to secure something for herself?

On what grounds did Su Xuan dare to say such things?

Thinking about it, Qin's mother angrily shouted:

"You little brat! You're just a small cop, yet you're pretending! "

"I ask you, you dare to look down on me? How dare you mock me!"

"Wait for me, I'll go to the police station to complain about you!"

"And you dare to look down on my daughter. Who the hell do you think you are..."

Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi, who was also angry, felt utterly frustrated. She was already at her limit, and now her mother was causing a scene. She rolled her eyes in exasperation, crouched down, hugged herself, and burst into tears...

"Wuwuwu... Su Xuan, you bastard! You've ruined my wedding..."

"And that Gao Qi. Stupid robber! You're clearly a fugitive, but you still want to harm me."

"Trash, worthless... None of them are any good..."

"Wuwuwu, get lost! All of you, get lost!"

The entire banquet hall echoed with her crying. The relatives who were about to leave upon hearing these words hurried even faster.

Who knew if the bride might have a breakdown?

Just earlier she was planning to go beat up the police.

What if she came to beat them later?

They were all relatives. They couldn't possibly make them compensate, right? Forget it, let's just run...

Not long after, the entire banquet hall was emptied...

..

On the other side, Su Xuan and his team got the suspect into the police car and they all took their seats.

In his own car, the police officers who had been with him earlier were still reeling from the shock and finally spoke.

"Damn! I never expected this woman to be crazy, still wanting to hit you in this situation..."

"And her family is a bunch of weirdos too. They had the nerve to ask you for money... It's a good thing you broke up."

"That's right, if you hadn't broken up, your future wouldn't have been smooth."

"Brother, you've escaped from a difficult situation!"

One of them patted his shoulder and sighed, "You've even taken revenge, that was thrilling!"

Hearing their comments, Su Xuan merely smiled.

To be honest, Su Xuan couldn't quite determine whether these events were ultimately good or bad.

After all, the original host who had truly been in a relationship with that woman was gone. What remained was just him.

He held no particular feelings towards Qin Shuyi in his heart.

He wondered whether the original host, if they knew about this situation, would feel happy or sad?

"Let's go, let's take this suspect to the station."

Upon hearing this, the others realized and immediately stepped on the gas, driving straight to the police station.

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Jiangcheng Police Station, main hall.

"Come on, tell me, it's almost the end of the month. What have you guys done this month?"

"Do you know that the Chief from the top office has called me? In this whole month, at most, you've caught a few small thieves fighting among themselves."

"You haven't done anything significant!"

"Did you investigate the illegal fundraising report from earlier?"

"Did you catch any of the fugitives from the past few months?"

"Don't even mention those cases, you haven't even solved a single robbery case properly! Is this your efficiency?"

The head of the police station stood in the corridor, spraying criticisms at the room full of police officers...

The table beside him was being pounded by his hands.

"Now the higher-ups have given an order, that we must catch a fugitive or resolve the illegal fundraising issue within the shortest time!"

"Come, come, you guys choose for yourselves!"

"Both of these cases have emerged within our jurisdiction. It's been dragging on for so long. Don't you have a result yet?"

"Choose, come on, choose, which one are you prepared to handle?"

"It's almost the end of the month. You need to produce some results!"

After finishing this sentence, the head of the Jiangcheng Police Station let out a sigh.

He looked at the police officers under his command, his face growing somber.

Today, he didn't really want to stir up trouble. It was mainly because he had just made a promise to the chief of the municipal bureau.

Their performance this month was quite lacking.

They had to either apprehend the fugitive by the end of the month or resolve the illegal fundraising issue.

They had already boasted about it, and there were only a few days left until the end of the month...

As for whether they could achieve it?

He looked at the group of officers who lacked enthusiasm, and he truly sighed. Forget about catching anyone, they didn't even have any leads at the moment.

What the hell could they catch?

But then again, what could they do? The higher-ups from the municipal bureau had called, and if they didn't solve it, they would end up with nothing good at the end of the month!

"Old Mai, do you even know what you're saying?"

"The end of the month is approaching."

The deputy head of the police station, who was standing nearby, saw that the employees below were all looking down, appearing resigned. He immediately spoke.

With just a few days left until the end of the month, wanting to accomplish either of those two tasks...

It was as hard as reaching the heavens!

"Ah, anyway, I've said my piece. Whether it's possible or not, you all need to decide."

"I'm going to my office."

The station head said and walked towards his office, and the deputy station head quickly followed.

Once they left, the officers, who had been as quiet as quails, immediately started complaining.

"I can't believe it. Who pissed off Old Turtle? He got so angry today."

"I have no idea. It just happened suddenly."

"Come on, don't kid around. Forget catching fugitives, I can't even find a breakthrough in the fundraising case..."

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The train whistle screamed like a dying beast, echoing through the steel bones of the platform. My head throbbed, memories crashing in like freight cars derailing—Qin Shuyi, the breakup, the million-yuan dowry fight, and now… her wedding day.

My squad brothers gripped my shoulders, worried. "Su Xuan, you good? We can skip the trip, grab a drink—"

"No," I said, tearing the ticket in half. "I’m not running."

Then it hit me—a mechanical chime inside my skull. *[Ding! Criminal System activated!]

A map of glowing dots bloomed behind my eyes. And one name pulsed red: Gao Qi.

"Lock onto Gao Qi. Use One Directional Criminal Search."

*[Confirmed: High-level criminal. Wanted for armed robbery, theft of 3.2 million in jewels.]

I smiled. Not for revenge. For justice.

"Guys," I said, keys in hand. "Change of plans. We’re going to a wedding."

As we sped toward the Imperial Palace Hotel, sirens silent, I wondered—would I be the guest no one expected… or the law they couldn’t ignore?