Benjamin took a deep breath. He seemed to be unhappy to have the result, so he said after a long while.
“I will go to Guangzhou again to find it out.”
“No hurry.” Hayden looked at him. “The more haste, the more mistakes. Remember to be precise in all things this time.”
“I see.”
Looking bad, Benjamin felt very embarrassed. He muttered, “If I don’t find it out, how could I get my dignity back?”
“So, do you think you live up to your title of the Great Detective in Public Security University?”
Hayden was joking.
Benjamin looked at her in surprise, with his face turning red. He said awkwardly, “How do you know that...?”
The title of the Great Detective was a joke about him among his mates, which he thought facetious. He had warned his juniors not to call him like that, however, it worked counter productively. His juniors even called him that much more often.
Even the teachers in the school were also infectious and called him Great Detective.
But how did Hayden know that?
Hayden smiled, “Is it difficult? I just came by your car. I heard much discussions about you and heard someone call you like that. Didn’t you hear that?”
Benjamin hid his face under his hands, feeling embarrassed so much.
Hayden had been regarding him as a child. Now, he will be more childish in her eyes with such a funny title.
“Here, two cups of caramel macchiato.”
With a thud, the tray was put on the table, breaking the awkward silence.
The girl who just had a quarrel with Benjamin said, “Are you ashamed of yourself for pretending to be shy?”
Then the girl took the tray and turned to go.
“I’m not shy.” Benjamin stopped her and said in a warning tone.
“Are you blind? I’m shy?”
“I’m blind? I think those who have a date with you here are all blind!”
The girl turned around and looked at Hayden.
“Miss, you should have no idea that Benjamin is a famous dating monster who has a date here with many girls and even elder ladies. Besides, he always orders two cups of caramel macchiato.”
“What are you talking about?” Benjamin’s face changed.
Hayden was calm, turning to the girl and laughing, “Really? Having dates with elder ladies is so crazy!”
“I can’t agree with you more. He is such a freak!” Said the girl with a serious look. “So miss, don’t be fooled by his look, and his philandering had hurt many girls.”
“No...” Benjamin was so angry. “Stella, your milk tea will be sold more for sure if you boost it by making up stories.”
“I’m talking about the truth.” Stella was still in a state of certainty.
“Thank you for reminding me, but I’m just his sister.”
Hayden blinked and explained her relationship with Benjamin.
Stella was shocked. “Sister? You are blood relations?”
Benjamin rolled his eyes.
“No, but she is more than my blood sister.”
“Really?” Stella was suddenly a little bit embarrassed, and she never expected that they were brother and sister.
“Of course, I have a 5 years-old child.” Hayden made fun of Stella and said. “So Benjamin really didn’t behave himself? Philander with girls? Could you help me restrain him?”
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