Chapter 498: Thank You, You’re a Good Person

The inspection team from the prestigious police family had also arrived in the southern part of the city.

The streets were packed—malls on every corner, shops lining both sides of the road. By now, dusk was settling in, and the foot traffic had only grown denser. Search efforts across the city were ramping up.

At that moment, BeiBei was walking toward a restaurant with the besotted homebody who had picked her up.

The restaurant was modern and stylish, offering mostly simple meals.

While it didn’t boast the rich variety of Dragon Kingdom cuisine, the food looked quite appetizing—and affordably priced.

“My beautiful princess, would you prefer to sit inside or outside?” the man asked with a soft smile, genuinely thoughtful.

He didn’t question the identity of the girl he’d met on the street. His mind was entirely preoccupied with those large, doll-like eyes of hers… Those deep brown irises, that porcelain outfit—she looked straight out of a fairytale.

“Outside. I want to watch the sunset,” BeiBei said, gazing at the crowd passing by.

As soon as she spoke, the livestream chat exploded.

“What the hell? She’s really eating outside at a time like this?”

“Doesn’t she know the inspectors have already arrived?”

“This girl’s playing with fire!”

“As you wish, Princess.”

The otaku’s face oozed adoration. His greasy, overly eager expression made viewers squirm in their seats.

The two reached the restaurant entrance, where a row of outdoor tables were arranged like a quaint open-air garden.

Being in the northern hemisphere, the island saw early sunsets.

At just 3:30 PM, the sky was already tinged with golden dusk. The sunlight spilled lazily over the cobbled stone paths.

People strolled by at an unhurried pace, creating an atmosphere of relaxed ease.

Here, dinner wasn’t a major event. Most residents opted for afternoon tea, finishing their last meal by 4 or 5 PM. Evenings were for winding down in small bars, sipping drinks and chatting away. The pace of life here was slow. Leisurely.

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Meanwhile, in another part of the city, a group of unfamiliar faces suddenly emerged onto a nearby street.

They wore plain clothes, blending into the crowd at first glance. But their sharp eyes and tight formations gave them away.

A unit. Moving together. Scanning pedestrians with cold efficiency.

Their movements were brisk, urgent—no attempt to disguise their intent.

And their target was just 800 meters away.

The chat went silent with tension.

“Is Princess BeiBei about to be the first one caught?”

“The show’s only been going for two hours, is someone already about to earn points?”

700 meters.

480 meters.

300 meters.

39 meters.

Zero.

The next moment, everyone held their breath.

Four plainclothes inspectors strode straight past BeiBei without batting an eye.

Just as they passed, she spoke loudly, “Wow, that looks delicious!”

The four men instinctively turned to glance at her. They stared for three… four seconds, then looked away and kept walking.

The entire process was nerve-wracking.

“Holy shit!”

“My heart nearly exploded!”

“That’s the Skelan police family! How the hell is she this fearless?!”

“If it were me, I’d have my face buried in a plate!”

“She did that on purpose. Look at how she glanced at them!”

“Even the camera turned to focus on them!”

The viewers quickly noticed that BeiBei’s camera had deliberately shifted to show the four men.

She had recognized them.

Which meant that the line she’d shouted was planned.

The sheer boldness of it stunned everyone.

And then—

“Thank you for treating me to dinner. But I need to head home now. Can I take this food to go?”

The inspectors had barely walked 300 meters away when BeiBei’s demeanor changed. She turned on a radiant smile, dimples appearing, little fangs peeking through.

The otaku was caught completely off guard.

“Ah? Oh! Sure, sure, go ahead. I’m not even hungry!”

His expression shifted in a flash, but he quickly recovered, grinning again.

BeiBei nodded, gesturing to the server. Within moments, the steaming-hot dishes, untouched and pristine, were neatly packed into boxes.

“Want me to walk you home?”

“No need. My house is just around the corner. My parents are super strict. If they saw me coming home with a guy, they’d kill me. Thank you.”

Holding the takeout box—which clashed completely with her princess-like attire—BeiBei lowered her gaze shyly, as if embarrassed.

The otaku, struck dumb with emotion, could only watch. How could he bear to let his goddess be scolded?

A proper simp must act with grace. Even when the goddess was out with her real boyfriend, he should still wish her well.

Gently. From a distance.

“Then… thank you. You’re… you’re a good person. Goodbye!”

BeiBei reached out, shook his hand, and turned away without a backward glance.

The otaku stood frozen, eyes fixed on her graceful figure as it disappeared into the crowd, still savoring the warmth of her touch.

“She praised me… The princess said I’m a good person…”