Pristine Darkness

Chapter 50

Bo Jinyan explains the significance of the design of the wedding bands to Jian Yao in a tender moment, but that's the only relief we'll have this chapter as the suspense builds up. What has happened to Fu Ziyu . . . how does Luo Lang really feel about Jian Yao . . . and what's going to happen at the Animation Park? Read on to find out.

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Translator: shl

Editor/ Proofreader: Anks

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Who knew, when Jian Yao took out the rings, she was proven wrong. The ring with the little bird was noticeably smaller, so it had to be hers.

Bo Jinyan took the ring and placed it on her finger. He said, "Nietzsche* once said that people are like trees. The taller they grow, towards the sunlight, the deeper the roots will have to reach into the dark earth. Jian Yao, I am the tree root, and you are the little bird who is flying above my body, free and pure. Together, we will keep our faces towards the sun, pursue the truth, and nestle against each other all our lives."

*T/N : Nietzsche - a German philosopher.

Jian Yao looked at the ring on her ring finger. After a moment's silence, she stretched out her arms and hugged him. Bo Jinyan also lowered his head and kissed her cheek, then put on his own ring and held her hand.

"Ziyu asked me to go over; there might be something wrong. You go with Fang Qing and the others to capture Ke Qian. We'll meet tonight."

"Ok."

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Bo Jinyan quickly drove away. Jian Yao had turned to go upstairs when she heard someone call her name. "Jian Yao."

She turned her head and saw Luo Lang, whom she had not seen for many days.

Surprised, she said, "Luo dage, why are you here? Is there something wrong?"

Luo Lang stood under the porch wearing a light-coloured T-shirt and black trousers - tall, straight and clean-cut. He smiled slightly and said, "It was on my way, so I thought I would bring you the material that I mentioned previously. I didn't expect that we would actually meet."

Jian Yao smiled as she received the material. "Many thanks. You even had to make a trip here, I feel so apologetic. However, Bo Jinyan and I won't be able to treat you to a meal today, as we have to attend to our duties immediately."

Luo Lang smiled and nodded. "I understand, go ahead. You're on your way to catch someone?"

Jian Yao asked, "How did you know?"

"I saw Fang Qing and An Yan drive off ten minutes ago with a team in tow, as well as with handcuffs and handguns."

Jian Yao nodded, that was right. However, that also made it a little more troublesome, as the team was already on the move. She would have to contact them and then find a car to catch up with them.

Luo Lang seemed to be able to read her thoughts. He said, "I drove here, and since I don't have anything to do this evening, I'll drive you there. Won't trying to arrange for a car in such a 'last minute' fashion be a waste of time and energy? Don't bother with it."

Jian Yao quickly declined. "How can I do that? This is an official police investigation, I can't simply grab you and deputise you."

However, Luo Lang looked at her for two beats, pulled her by the hand and led her towards the car without allowing her any time to protest. "Officer Jian, Jian xiaomei, rest assured, I promise I will leave after I have driven you to the destination, and will not interfere in official business. The courts and the public security bureau are sprung from the same root; it's not as if I have never accompanied the police to capture a criminal. You don't have to be so formal with me. I know the director and captain of the city bureau."