Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 416: Hello, Ah Yu!

After being moved.

Lin Xi gradually calmed down.

Her eyes were filled with deep worry.

"I checked Zhaolitong Company, and although Huang Zhaozhong isn’t very high-ranking domestically, he’s quite a figure in Hai City’s business circle."

"You went to find him before, he might really cause you trouble. A company of that scale must have a very sharp legal team."

"Husband, you acted impulsively! Even though I know you did it for me, some things can just be endured and let go."

Lin Xi’s meaning was clear.

She was worried about Huang Zhaozhong seeking revenge later.

Although she didn’t know what Chen Xiao had done, from the last time Chen Yuan brought the villagers to block their home, she could tell.

As long as she or her family suffered even a little grievance,

Chen Xiao would be like a beast with red eyes!

Chen Xiao also understood what Lin Xi was worried about, but he replied casually:

"Do you think Huang Zhaozhong is afraid of dying?"

"He must be afraid of dying, but he also knows that what he’s done is not enough for you to actually kill him."

"That’s true, but he’s been actively attacking all this time, for what?"

"He recognizes your skill in solving cases, he’s been trying to draw you out, but in the end, you seem uninterested, so he’s getting anxious."

"Exactly, he wants something from me! So even before we met, there was an unspoken agreement between us that I wouldn’t really kill him!"

"But he’s a smart and wealthy man, and the richer people are, the more they fear losing. So when we had that agreement, it was difficult for me. But I had to teach him a lesson, so I just dangled him out of the window."

"Yes, on the nineteenth floor."

Lin Xi felt a bitterness.

She could imagine the kind of fear being hung high up on the nineteenth floor would bring.

Chen Xiao laughed again: "Enough about him, Huang Zhaozhong is in trouble himself, so when it’s time to cooperate and vent my anger, he has to cooperate."

Hearing Chen Xiao say this, Lin Xi didn’t argue further.

Chen Xiao took her hand and said, "First take me to see your Leader Liao. Before I get his permission, discussing the case with you isn’t proper."

"Okay, but you have to promise me not to act so impulsively in the future."

"Can’t you consider me like Zhang Fei threading a needle — rough but with finesse?"

"Alright, alright, I’ll take you to see Leader Liao."

Lin Xi said and led the way, and soon Chen Xiao met the captain of the Provincial City Bureau’s criminal police team, Liao Cheng.

The latter was surprised to see Chen Xiao, then smiled and shook his hand:

"Hello, Advisor Chen!"

"Hello, Leader Liao!"

The two shook hands, and Liao Cheng sized up Chen Xiao and praised him:

"It’s really different seeing you in person. When I saw you on TV, you seemed so imposing and dazzling. But in reality, you don’t have that overbearing aura!"

"Leader Liao is a senior! Besides, people can say what they want, but don’t we know ourselves? During interviews, one has to put on a bit of a show!"

"Hahaha, as long as you’re easygoing! Come, let’s talk inside!"

Liao Cheng seemed like a very approachable person.

He warmly welcomed the couple into his room, poured them a glass of water, and smiled as he asked:

"Did Advisor Chen come here for the case, or just to visit Xiaoxi?"

"Both."

Chen Xiao spoke frankly.

Liao Cheng thought for a moment, then asked, "Does Advisor Chen mind the trouble?"

"Hmm? What do you mean, Leader Liao?"

"This case isn’t ordinary, and it involves a lot of things. This time, it’s not just our criminal police team, but also the archaeology and cultural preservation departments working together."

"So, if Advisor Chen doesn’t mind the trouble, you might need to update your advisor credentials. For our criminal police team, we welcome you, but there might be concerns from other departments."

Chen Xiao thought it was about some major trouble.

Turns out, it was just about updating some credentials!

"That’s no problem, I’m available anytime."

"Let Xiaoxi help you sort it out." Liao Cheng suggested, and Lin Xi nodded, "I’ll go handle it now."

With that, Lin Xi left.

Liao Cheng looked and smiled, "Advisor Chen, how about going somewhere with me to meet someone?"

Chen Xiao thought for a bit and asked, "Ah Yu?"

Liao Cheng gave a thumbs up: "This information was told to me by Lin Xi, who said you told her. I think the first person you came here to see should be that tomb girl."

Chen Xiao didn’t decline.

Liao Cheng glanced at his phone and smiled, "The timing is great, maybe we can have dinner made by that little girl."

"She probably won’t make that much food, will she?"

"That’s not right, your wife... she has some sort of magic!"

Chen Xiao looked surprised, but Liao Cheng didn’t explain and led him through Jingguang Village.

Not long after, they came across a little girl at the doorstep of a house.

She wore her hair in a ponytail.

She wore a short-sleeve shirt with a few patches.

Her originally red pants had become faded from washing.

When she saw Liao Cheng, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.

But upon confirming the two, she resumed her downcast demeanor and continued walking forward.

Liao Cheng called out to her, "Ah Yu, where are you going? Aren’t we here?"

Ah Yu ignored him and kept walking forward.

Liao Cheng instinctively reached out to stop her, but the next second, the girl opened her mouth wide, viciously aiming to bite the back of Liao Cheng’s hand.

Luckily, Liao Cheng pulled back in time; otherwise, he would have really gotten bitten.

Chen Xiao watched Ah Yu, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

He was a bit taken aback by Ah Yu’s actions, like stray cats that seem weak but are extremely aggressive.

Although it’s not appropriate to compare a little girl to that.

But she really was similar!

After Liao Cheng let go, Ah Yu continued walking forward.

Liao Cheng sighed and called out, "Don’t go, she’ll come soon. This is her husband. Ah Yu, do you know what a husband is? It’s the most intimate and trusted person she has in this world."

Ah Yu’s hurried steps slowed down.

She turned around, her eyes filled with suspicion, scrutinizing Chen Xiao.

That gaze had a hint of inspection.

Chen Xiao smiled at her, "Hello Ah Yu, I’m Xiaoxi’s husband, my name is Chen Xiao."

"You’re sister’s... husband?"

Chen Xiao nodded, "Yes."

Ah Yu smiled, approached Chen Xiao, and took his hand, saying, "Is sister coming soon?"

"Yes."

"Come in, have dinner! I made fish, and even bought meat, it smells great!"

After learning Chen Xiao’s identity, the invisible thorns on Ah Yu seemed to vanish in an instant.

This made Liao Cheng chuckle bitterly and shake his head.

He didn’t understand why after spending nearly a day with Ah Yu, she was still so estranged from him.

Yet looking at Chen Xiao, he seemed to have a kind of magic.

Naturally being led by Ah Yu into the old and worn house.

Inside, the old Eight Immortals table shone from cleaning.

Four dishes were placed on the table, three plates of stir-fried dishes, and a bowl of soup.

Chen Xiao looked at the dishes, then glanced at Ah Yu who was holding his hand.

He said nothing, but his heart suddenly moved in silence.

He couldn’t say why he felt moved.

He just silently sat down, letting Ah Yu serve him rice.

Liao Cheng seemed a bit self-conscious about letting a little girl serve them, but Chen Xiao stopped him with a look.