Because I Cannot Hurt You

She blushed, seeing him look so handsome in a suit. 

Kyaaaa!!! So handsome, so handsome, so handsome!

Zizi internally squealed and rolled in excitement. 

I knew it! The black suit will look gorgeous on him! The makeup is done just right!

Ahhh why are you so handsome, Yunru?

But outwardly, she maintained her poise and grace.

Yunru, on the other side, couldn't tear his gaze away from her. It was as if a fairy had descended into the mortal realm.

Her lips were covered in the same crimson lipstick that matched her dress. Her fair shoulders were exposed that showed the clavicle on her neck. An involuntary gulp passed down his throat. Her silky hair was tied into a bun, and two locks of hair dangled from either side of her cheeks. The blush on her face, once again, matched the color of her dress and lipstick.

It was as if time had stopped. Suddenly, Yunru couldn't hear the roars and laughter of the crowd. Instead, his ears caught the sound of her breaths, which he felt was filled with a trace of nervousness and excitement. His heart pounded so hard as if it would burst. His eyes were affixed at her red lips, which he was dying to kiss hard.

Zizi felt too conscious and feverish under his intense gaze.

I-I am looking alright, right…? 

Gazing into his black irises, Zizi raised her arms and offered him the bouquet with a smile that could rival the sun's glamor.

Taking a deep breath, she said,

"Happy Birthday, Yunru."

Not a sound came from his throat. The others laughed and clicked a lot of funny pictures.

"Hahaha he is completely dazzled by her beauty!"

"Poor Yunru has lost all his words."

"He is standing as if lightning has zapped him!"

Soo Enlai wanted to beat up his son.

Idiot! Don't keep my daughter-in-law standing for too long!

Yunru finally seemed to break out of his stupor. Still in a light daze, he took the bouquet from her.

Happy... Birthday…?

"Y-you know about my birthday?"

Zizi felt a little guilty. "I will be honest. I-I had really forgotten about it. It was Dad who told me about it…"

Yunru's brow heavily twitched. He turned to look at his father, who seemed to notice his accusing gaze.

Aiya? Did Zizi say something she wasn't supposed to?

Soo Enlai just ignored him and pretended as if he didn't see him at all.

"I didn't remember your birthday, but I wanted to give you a grand surprise!"

Yunru took a sharp breath. "Surprise?"

"Yes!" Her eyes shine brilliantly under the light.

Feng Xiao smiled. "We aren't gathered here just for your birthday. But it's a grand commemoration too that your fiance planned for you."

"Commemoration?"

Yin Liu stepped up and patted his shoulder hard. "Yes, Soo Yunru. You wouldn't have forgotten about the terrorist incident that just happened recently here, right? Unfortunately, I was in the hospital, but I had heard everything about it."

"Oh…"

How could he forget the day when he was so close to losing Zizi for real? She had narrowly escaped death after falling off the cliff.

Yin Liu smiled. "In the light of your exemplary performance and capabilities with which you handled such a sensitive case, saved the lives of hundreds of people and also apprehend the criminals, China Police Force is awarding you with the Medal of Honor and Bravery and also promoting you to the position of Chief Officer of Beijing metropolitan region."

Yunru rapidly blinked his eyes.

At the announcement, everybody broke into a loud cheer.

"Congratulations!!!"

Zizi clapped hard in anticipation. Feng Xiao brought a small case. Yin Liu opened it and took out a beautiful medal scintillating in the golden light that made it sparkle even more.

Yin Liu said, "You are a dedicated and hardworking cop, and you have many successful cases under your belt where you have given justice. You are earnest, loyal and extremely capable. It was disheartening to learn that all this time, your superior was taking all the credit for your hard work."

Even now, Zizi felt her blood boiling at how Yunru was used.

"But worry not. I have personally made him resign from the force. We don't need such officers that would put a stain on our name and ride on someone else's success. Now, you will be the Chief. You are a gem, Soo Yunru. Even with all the harassment, you strictly focused on your work and only thought about people's welfare. China Police Force is proud to have an officer like you. If not for you that night, many would have lost their families."

Yin Liu took a step forward and hooked the medal on his suit.

From the audience, Soo Enlai clenched his fist. Tears of pride and joy shone in his eyes. His son was recognized by such a prominent figure in China's justice system. His son was awarded and praised. Everybody was clapping for his son. Everybody was proud of him.

As a father, what more did he want? 

Are you watching Meili…? Look, our son got a medal. He also got promoted! You must be feeling so happy, right?

He trembled as he couldn't let his tears stop from falling.

Ahh I am sorry for crying. But hey, don't blame me. I know you must be crying too in heaven!

He stared at his son on the stage. His heart was filled with immense joy.

Thank you for giving me such wonderful children, Meili…

Yunru felt the weight of the medal pinned on his chest. His fingers shook as he brushed them along the medal.

Yin Liu grinned. "Apart from the medal and promotion, the Chinese government also has a small token to reward you. You have earned this, Soo Yunru."

He gently placed a cheque on his palm and patted it. Yunru took a look and trembled hard.

It was a cheque of one million Yuan.

Yunru stared at it until his eyes watered. 

It was an amount more than enough to fulfill his dream of buying his father the best car. The one they had right now was just a second-hand model.

But the one Soo Enlai had sold for his children's sake was a grand car that he had bought from his hard-earned money.

Yunru wanted to pay that debt for a long time now. 

And now, he saw his dream come true.