Hearing this, Liu Ergou couldn't help but feel a tad embarrassed. After a quick cough, he changed the subject.
"Ahem, about that, Jia Jia," he began. "Did you call me for something specific? It's awfully early. If I hadn't gotten up early today, I'd still be fast asleep!"
Now it was Han Jiajia's turn to feel awkward. As a police officer, she had long since developed the habit of waking up early.
"Ah, that… I'm just used to it!" Han Jiajia said sheepishly. "Anyway, let's get down to business! Are you free, Er Gou? I'd like to treat you to a meal. If you have time, just come into the city and find me! I'll be waiting at home. Once you arrive, I'll send you my address, and you can come pick me up directly."
Liu Ergou didn't immediately agree. Instead, he asked, "Treat me to a meal? I have time, but do you? If I remember correctly, today isn't Sunday, and you're not on a day off. Surely you wouldn't take a day off just to treat me to a meal. That would be too much trouble!"
