Chapter 1249 - 1249: Not Staying at a Hotel

"Hiss..."

In the alley, Hua Ling winced and said, "You're too petty! Can't you be gentler?"

"When you hit me, did you think about being gentle?" Xiao Feng replied expressionlessly.

Hua Ling retorted irritably, "Even so, I'm a girl! Did you really need to be so ruthless?"

"Enough talk, since you already know it's Xiao Feng behind this mask, what happens next, you should already know, right?"

"I do." Hua Ling gritted her teeth and said, "First take a photo, then publish it, and let everyone know how you bullied a weak little beauty!"

"Hehe, I'm afraid you won't make it out of this alley then."

However, after the threat was made, the girl blinked as though she suddenly thought of something and asked, "If I promise to keep this a secret, does this count as a little secret between us?"

"Uh..." Xiao Feng was a bit taken aback, but he nodded, "I suppose...yes."

"Alright then, I promise to keep it a secret." Hua Ling agreed cheerfully.

Then, with her hands behind her back, she skipped towards the alley's entrance, singing, "Summer, summer quietly gone, leaving little secrets, deep in the heart, deep in the heart, can't tell you..."

Xiao Feng's mouth twitched furiously as he watched the girl's back and listened to the familiar melody, suddenly feeling that the current leader of the Demon Suppression Action Team was somehow... carefree?

...

On the way back, Xiao Feng chatted idly with Hua Ling.

Truth be told, he was feeling somewhat depressed now, and couldn't help but wonder.

This time, Hua Ling saw through his disguise. Was it due to technical shortcomings, or because her inherent ability of "always present when needed" intelligence or instinct came into play?

But, no matter what, Xiao Feng understood one thing—that this team leader's observations of him were indeed meticulous.

However, what he didn't know was that Hua Ling wasn't particularly observant; she just watched him very carefully...

"What are you thinking?" Hua Ling pouted and said angrily, "Why do you always seem absent-minded when talking to me?"

"I was thinking about you..."

As soon as Xiao Feng started speaking, Hua Ling's face turned slightly red, and she chided, "I'm right next to you, why are you thinking about me?"

"I was thinking about what you just said." Xiao Feng said, exasperated.

Hua Ling immediately got angry, "You're so annoying, why do you speak like that!"

"..." Xiao Feng.

Is it me speaking like that, or are you blaming others first?

Then, Hua Ling changed the topic, "When you say you were thinking about what I just said, which part are you referring to?"

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment and repeated, "Face can change, voice can change, clothes can change.

But what can't change far exceeds what can!"

"Just that?" Hua Ling giggled, "I was stating a fact. It's just like being a person; some things can change, but some things can't.

Even if you intentionally try to change them, it's the same."

"Yeah." Xiao Feng let out a breath, "There's no such thing as a flawless disguise."

While speaking, the two of them arrived at the train station.

The anxious Gong Kaishan and others, seeing Hua Ling return, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go, let's find a hotel near the hospital first, then find Qi Guanghe to understand the matter, so it's easier to carry out the investigation." Hua Ling said with a smile, seemingly in good spirits.

Gong Kaishan and the others had no objections and nodded in agreement.

However, Xiao Feng proposed a different view: "Actually, there's no need for a hotel; the Qi Family is huge, and since you're here for his matter, providing food and accommodation is the least they can do."

Upon hearing this, Gong Kaishan, Qian Shaoyuan, and the two other investigators brightened up.

If that's the case, then it's perfect.

No money spent on food and lodging, work subsidies still received, a win-win!

Moreover, considering the team leader's personality, these rules must be...

However, just as the four were feeling that Hua Ling would agree, she sternly said, "What are you talking about? We're here for work, not on holiday.

We can't just enjoy ourselves and forget what we're here for; we'll find a hotel ourselves!"

Gong Kaishan and others were dumbfounded!

This tone, this awareness—is this still the familiar team leader they knew?

Xiao Feng was also puzzled. Not taking advantage doesn't align with Hua Ling's personality.

It could be that she was instructed beforehand not to take anything from the Qi Family, so he didn't think much of it.

The group of six arrived at a three-star hotel, and Hua Ling took the lead to the front desk, saying, "Three double rooms please."

The front desk clerk smiled and asked, "Okay, please show your ID cards, I'll process your check-in."

Upon hearing three double rooms, the two investigators at the back exchanged glances, their eyes moving between Gong Kaishan and Qian Shaoyuan, looking rather ambiguous.

"What are you standing around for? Hand over your ID." Hua Ling nudged Xiao Feng's arm.

"..." Xiao Feng.

If I had an ID card, I wouldn't have taken the bus here, would I?

"You guys stay here; I have a place to stay." Xiao Feng shook his head, declining.

"No way!" Hua Ling suddenly got excited.

You're kidding, if we don't stay together, all my previous planning would be for nothing!

The front desk clerk, Gong Kaishan, and others couldn't help but jump, looking at Hua Ling with strange eyes, not understanding why she was suddenly so agitated.

Even Xiao Feng wasn't exempt, amused yet exasperated, "Why are you yelling? Staying alone in a big room is comfortable!"

"I'm afraid of the dark, can't stay alone!"

"Then leave the lights on while you sleep!"

"Even with lights on, it's too quiet without anyone to talk with, even scarier."

"Then watch some TV."

"Watching alone is too boring."

Xiao Feng conceded, "Then choose someone to accompany you, isn't that simple?"

Just as he said this, Qian Shaoyuan volunteered, "Team leader, I'd be happy to accompany you!"

"Ugh!" Hua Ling looked disgusted, "You may be willing, but I'm not. I don't want my reputation destroyed."

Qian Shaoyuan froze, his gaze shifting to Xiao Feng.

If she stayed with him, wouldn't she fear her reputation being ruined?

"It has to be you!" Hua Ling said to Xiao Feng, "Otherwise, I'll disclose our little secret!"

Upon hearing this, Gong Kaishan and others looked confused.

Clearly, at the train station, the team leader seemed unfamiliar with this middle-aged man.

How come, in a short while, they already have little secrets?

And why does the team leader insist on staying with this person?

For a moment, the members of the special investigation team felt completely bewildered.