Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 310 - 4. Come closer to me, and I will open up all of myself to you (second update)
Hackers are people who lurk in the hidden world, and the word "black" encapsulates their traits. Their identities are secret, and they can’t even let their closest family know. But he never thought that his true identity would be uncovered by a police officer—especially when that officer was her.
In the world of hackers, if your true identity is revealed, especially by the police, to some extent, it means complete failure.
Yet at this moment, he felt no anger or regret, but rather a heart full of joy.
—Because the person who uncovered his mask was her.
This also proved that in her private time, she had indeed thought of him; otherwise, how could she connect the information she obtained during her FBI training with the real-life him?
Especially since this happened just after she had sternly rejected him... It made him realize that the door to her was not completely shut. There remained a small gap, and even though the gap might be very small, he still could see light shining on his path through it.
Because of this wild joy, a dazzling light unconsciously gathered in his eyes.
"...As you just said, apart from those who have left the world of top hackers, the rest have been recruited by various government agencies. So, in my world, there are peers who use this to proclaim themselves—as if only those hired by the government are the true top masters. But I have never been found, so I’ve never received any recruitment. I felt lonely and wanted to prove myself, so I joined the police academy and became a patrol officer, kind of proving myself to myself."
"Xiao Yi, I assure you, it’s just a little bit of vanity on my part. I wasn’t sent by anyone, nor am I an undercover cop."
Tang Yan Yi rolled her eyes helplessly at him: "So it was just for this... how boring."
Though she said it was boring, Tang Yan Yi also understood: the fact that the government hasn’t found him yet proves his greatness indirectly. The government agencies have recruited many who claim to be top hackers, yet they haven’t found him, showing that his skills and concealment tactics surpass those so-called masters.
"I will keep your secret, but you also have to assure me that the information concerning Huangfu Huazhang that I ask from you should not be given to anyone else without my permission. Not even to my brother."
Guan Liang could only nod: "Alright, I promise."
Tang Yan Yi organized the photos of Huangfu Huazhang and Shi Nian and archived them. She had already established a dedicated file for Huangfu Huazhang, filling it with the information she gathered bit by bit. She believed that even if he was still hiding in the fog, once the file was complete, his true face would slowly emerge from behind the mist.
She pointed to the computer chair: "Sit. Help me check if the Ford Group had any conflicts with the police after he took charge. It doesn’t have to be illegal; perhaps it was a mistake by the police, like falsely accusing them or using police authority to restrict them."
Guan Liang took a deep breath and sat down: "Okay."
Tang Yan Yi thought for a moment: "Hmm, it’s not just the Ford Group. Also, check if his mother and maternal grandfather’s family ever had any conflicts with the police."
Huangfu Huazhang’s disdain for police uniforms stems from certain events, especially given his health condition, which probably didn’t provide him many chances to clash with the police. This implies that his discontent likely comes from the experiences of both his parents’ families, making him so empathetic.
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Huangfu Huazhang’s castle.
Hearing Huangfu Huazhang explain her reason for not calling the police and linking it directly to Tang Mingyi’s campaign, Shi Nian raised her eyebrows in surprise: "...Sir, indeed I can’t hide anything from you. Mr. Tang is a behavior analysis expert, but I see you’re not inferior to him at all."
He raised an eyebrow slightly: "Are you subconsciously comparing me to him?"
Shi Nian lowered her head and smiled: "No. I just admire your omniscience. After all, the threshold for behavior analysis is very high; not everyone can master it."
Huangfu Huazhang’s gaze fell on the bone china teacup, pondering: "...You know, Yanqing’s several publications are also kept in Kangchuan University’s library. He’s a descendant of the Tang Family, and since I’m related to the Tang Family and personally allowed him to be hired at Kangchuan University, I naturally prioritized reading his works. It broadened my knowledge and influenced me, even making me unconsciously adopt his methods of thinking."
Shi Nian nodded and smiled: "In real life, Mr. Tang is arrogant and unreliable, but Prof. T in academic research is serious and professional. Compared to interacting with him in reality, it’s better to read his books."
Huangfu Huazhang raised his eyebrows gently: "What’s wrong, not quite comfortable with his real-life persona? Is there something about him that displeases you?"
"Yes." Shi Nian blushed: "Perhaps it’s still due to personality differences. He’s very good to me, but... I’m not quite used to his pace." She looked up at him quietly: "I prefer tranquility. Compared to excitement and urgency, I’m more attuned to serenity and eternality."
Huangfu Huazhang laughed, finally looking up relieved, all his eyes falling on Shi Nian’s face.
"Alright, I’ll personally handle Xiong Jie’s matter. I’ll lead my subordinates to deal with it."
Shi Nian’s eyes sparkled clearly: "Sir, are you really willing to help me? That’s great! Actually, I’m also worried my concern might be unnecessary. If she hasn’t gone missing and just temporarily lost contact, I’d be making a big fuss over nothing."
"It’s alright." His eyes, calm and profound, fell softly, gently enclosing her face: "I’ve said it, whatever you wish to do, I’ll be there with you to accomplish it."
"Won’t this trouble you?" Shi Nian smiled happily, but her eyes still showed a trace of apology.
He chuckled: "Hmm, you’re worrying about my legs, doubting how I could conveniently assist you with such matters."
Shi Nian quickly corrected herself: "I’m worried about your legs, but not your capability. I won’t forget Sister Yan Sheng’s words. In Afghanistan, in those war-torn regions, you’ve been there yourself and even saved Sister Yan Sheng’s life."
He nodded and smiled: "Nian, although I’m reserved by nature and hold myself in high esteem, I have never been a lone hero. I believe in the power of teamwork. Just as I explained my company’s operating principles to you, I prefer teamwork. Many tasks don’t require me to be directly involved; I just need to set the strategy, then allocate my people to the most suitable positions and supervise their specific execution."
Shi Nian was slightly surprised: "I understand your company’s team, but you mean that even for helping me find Xiong Jie, you have a corresponding team under you?"
He didn’t rush to answer, just looked at her with clear eyes, slightly curling his lips.
Shi Nian blushed herself: "Oh, I’m so foolish, how could I not think of this — since you have the ability to move freely in war-torn areas and rescue endangered artifacts amidst opposing sides, it proves that you have a team with abilities and equipment even superior to those opposing forces."
He nodded approvingly, his gaze softly admiring: "You understand, every year exceptionally excellent special forces veterans retire worldwide. Living solely on government allowances is quite tight for them, and transitioning from a life full of twists and turns to a plain civilian life is even more of a torment. So, I hire them to do more meaningful things."
He put down the teacup, stood up gracefully, and walked over, kneeling on one knee before Shi Nian, gently taking the teacup from her hands and placing it on the table. Then, he placed her small hands into his palm, enveloping them.
"Rest assured, whatever you wish to do, I’ll be there with you to fulfill it. I not only have the heart but also the capability. So, from now on, please entrust all your thoughts to me, whether joyful or sorrowful, whether beautiful dreams or the nightmares that once tormented you. The beautiful, I’ll help bring to you as soon as possible, and the nightmares... I’ll help erase them one by one."
Shi Nian stared blankly at the elegant, noble man before her, unable to believe he would kneel down in front of her like this.
She quickly said, "Sir, please get up! Your legs..."
He smiled, lightly shaking his head: "It’s fine. To me, they will never be as important as you."
Shi Nian took a deep breath, finally nodding slowly: "Thank you."
Huangfu Huazhang lowered his head, smiling, placing his hand over Shi Nian’s: "After we find Xiong Jie, officially be with me, alright?"
Shi Nian took a deep breath, slightly struggling: "...Give me a little more time, okay? After all, to me, you’re still someone I’ve just got to know. Let me understand you a bit more."
"Okay." He laughed: "I’ll open myself fully to you."
"In this world, you’ll be the first to see all of me, and the only one."
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Thank you, Lan, for the big red envelope;
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