Chapter 457: Chapter 458: Rivals Meet, Extremely Jealous
But who knew, a man soon got out of the car.
Tall with long legs, his figure seemed somewhat slender. Dressed casually in a sapphire blue jacket, black casual pants, and a pair of black sneakers, his attire was simple, yet the moment he casually stood there, an air of nobility subtly radiated under the streetlights, making him look extraordinarily stately and handsome.
Gao Lian’s eyes narrowed. Wasn’t this... Shi Mei’s ex-husband?
It seemed he sensed his gaze, as the newcomer’s eyes also shifted to him.
Shi Lingyan’s gaze was deep and piercing.
Such a look, carrying scrutiny and a hint of veiled hostility, made it impossible for Gao Lian to ignore.
Gao Lian flicked his cigarette ash towards the ashtray near the entrance of the apartment complex, nodding slightly in a polite and friendly manner.
Shi Lingyan took steps toward him.
Each step seemed careless, but each was purposeful.
Tsk.
Gao Lian felt, he seemed disliked.
Or rather, was he seen as a romantic rival?
But this was the apartment building where Shi Mei lived. If her ex-husband was here, was he also waiting for Shi Mei?
Gao Lian saw him take out a pack of cigarettes, light one up, and show no sign of wanting to talk.
So, this was probably what they called ’trying to psych out the enemy with a dominant aura’?
Gao Lian found it somewhat amusing and picked up his phone to call Shi Mei.
It was the time Shi Mei had set, she should be ready to come down now.
And Shi Mei said she hadn’t been in touch with her ex-husband for a long time. This guy probably didn’t even have Shi Mei’s number, right?
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been waiting here since early.
But how did he know Shi Mei would be leaving early?
As Gao Lian pondered, the phone connected, and Shi Mei’s clear voice answered, "Officer Gao, have you arrived?"
"Yes, downstairs," Gao Lian glanced at the entrance of the building, "Take your time, no rush, I’ll hail a cab first."
"No need, we’ve already called a cab. It should be arriving at the entrance soon, we’re coming down now, wait for us."
Gao Lian: "Okay."
The call ended quickly.
And as Shi Lingyan took a drag of his cigarette, he seemed to glance at him, his lips lightly pursed, "Calling Shi Mei?"
Seeing that he finally couldn’t resist speaking first, Gao Lian subtly curled the corners of his lips, "You know Shi Mei?"
The way he said it, it was almost as if he didn’t know him at all.
"Heh," Shi Lingyan chuckled lightly, flicked his cigarette ash, and said softly, "Three months ago, we were still sleeping in the same room."
The slight curve that had just risen on Gao Lian’s lips involuntarily fell as he turned his face towards him, "And now?"
"Don’t you know?" Shi Lingyan looked at him with a mocking smile.
Gao Lian also chuckled, "It seems you’re pretty clear on that yourself."
The trace of smugness hidden in the depths of Shi Lingyan’s eyes instantly dissipated.
Gao Lian put out his cigarette, "People, better recognize their own status."
Shi Lingyan’s eyes narrowed, his aura involuntarily turning colder.
When Shi Mei came out, she immediately saw, under the tree not far away, two men smoking, one after the other.
Both were of similar height, one in black and one in blue, the cigarettes between their long fingers flickering faintly, both slightly turning aside, neither willing to face the other.
From this angle, there was an air of drawn swords and ready bows.
The one in black was Gao Lian, and the one in blue was...