Chapter 25: The Beautiful Woman in Cheongsam
Shen Yahut approached the beaten detective and sincerely said, "Big brother, I really didn’t know you were an officer; I thought you were a servant. If I offended you, please be a little forgiving and don’t hold it against me."
The detective’s face looked embarrassed, mostly due to the fright from Ye Fan’s gaze, plus the intense pain from the arm Ye Fan had grabbed. He was quite displeased with Shen Yahut’s apology. Bringing up the word ’servant’ made his expression turn even uglier, with a trace of barely noticeable resentment flashing in his eyes.
"Big brother, how about I compensate you with some medical fee, as a token of my sincerity, and please forgive me." Shen Yahut, seeing the detective’s unpleasant expression, offered compensation as she took out her wallet and handed over a few red bills.
The detective’s face grew even darker. He continually complained inwardly, "You think slapping my face can be remedied with a few pieces of smelly cash? If it weren’t for that man being untouchable, I’d show you."
"Or, you slap me back, and we call it even." Shen Yahut made a concession. She was a person who distinguished between public and private matters. After learning that the person she hit wasn’t a servant but a policeman, she knew she’d made a mistake. So, to dissipate the grievance, it was better to lower her posture. Making enemies for no reason was not her style.
The detective was tempted and considered hitting back. Shen Yahut immediately understood the detective’s intentions and said with a bitter smile, "Big brother, you’re a man who knows how to appreciate beauty, right? I know you can’t bear to hit me. Is a man who hits a woman still considered a man?"
Shen Yahut didn’t want to be hit, and this remark nearly made the detective faint with anger.
"Don’t push your luck; I’ve already apologized, which gives you face. If you don’t take it, I don’t mind giving you a couple of slaps." Ye Fan looked at the detective and spoke dissatisfiedly. Now was naturally the time to help Shen Yahut out of the predicament; just watching wouldn’t cut it.
"Alright, I accept your apology." The detective, fearing Ye Fan, quickly spoke after a quick glance towards him.
Shen Yahut finally breathed a sigh of relief and gratefully stood behind Ye Fan.