Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife-Chapter 47: She Is a Ray of Light in My Heart!
After finishing the call with Lin Xi, Chen Xiao first drove his parents-in-law and sister-in-law back home.
He didn’t show any signs of urgency and even personally tried on the two sets of clothes his mother-in-law bought for him.
It was clear that his sister-in-law had a good sense of style, matching her sister’s; the clothes she picked fit perfectly.
The parents-in-law were also quite satisfied!
However, when Chen Xiao was about to head out again, his mother-in-law was a bit displeased: "I bought a lot of groceries; can’t you have lunch before going out?"
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, but his father-in-law Lin Shanhu, understandingly said: "Eating is important, but it’s understandable if you have something important to attend to."
"Then go, but don’t forget to have lunch," Han Meixiang said helplessly, and Chen Xiao immediately headed out.
After leaving, Chen Xiao didn’t rush to find Luo Dali but instead called Dao and Xiaoji to arrange a meeting.
Soon, Dao and Xiaoji arrived at the designated location.
With last night’s achievement of breaking into Qiao Ye’s den, Xiaoji’s admiration for Chen Xiao reached a new level.
After greeting Chen Xiao, Dao also sullenly called out "Brother Chen."
With one glance, Chen Xiao could tell Dao seemed a bit unhappy, so he asked with a smile, "What’s up, Dao, didn’t sleep well last night?"
"Nothing, slept great," Dao replied with his head lowered, while Xiaoji laughed and kicked him on the ankle, saying:
"Brother Chen, this guy didn’t sleep at all last night, he was fuming!"
Chen Xiao was puzzled, just as Xiaoji was about to explain, Dao spoke first, "Brother Chen, you fooled me. Brotherhood is built on trust, you can’t deceive."
Deceive?
"When did I deceive Dao?" Chen Xiao was even more confused, but when he saw Xiaoji winking, he finally realized.
"Haha, you’re mad at me for not taking you along to confront Qiao Ye last night, huh?" Chen Xiao asked with a laugh.
Dao honestly nodded, "A real man keeps his word. You said you’d take me along to handle things, but you went without me, that’s deception!"
"Hahaha, then I owe you an apology, but it wasn’t intentional to forget you. Xiaoji knows Captain Zhang came over at the last minute."
Chen Xiao laughed heartily, and Xiaoji chimed in: "Exactly, you’re so petty."
"Who’s being petty? That was my chance, you know? Do you think everyone gets to see Brother Chen in action? When he does, I could learn something!"
Chen Xiao watched the two bicker with a smile and interrupted, "Alright, Dao, there’s something more serious I wanted to talk to you about today."
Upon hearing this, Dao and Xiaoji grew serious, "Brother Chen, please go ahead."
"Do you know the people in charge of the relocation in Swallow Lane?"
"Yeah, handling such matters requires influential people. Swallow Lane seems to be under Brother Liu’s team."
Chen Xiao couldn’t recall and asked, "Who’s Brother Liu?"
"Ah... Brother Chen, you haven’t heard of Brother Liu? He’s a big name in Dongzhou, known as Brother Liu because of the six gunshot wounds on his back."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao seemed to remember a bit.
Still, whether it’s six gunshot wounds or not didn’t concern him, so he paused and continued, "I didn’t call you today to deal with that Brother Liu. I want your help in finding information on two households from Swallow Lane, one at 314 and one at 506, and ideally, find out where they’re currently living."
Dao and Xiaoji nodded, the latter saying, "That’s easy, leave it to us."
Chen Xiao took out two thousand in cash, "Alright, take this money. Since it’s a bit of a hassle, buying someone a meal might make things smoother."
Nowadays, two thousand still goes a long way. It’s enough to treat someone to a meal or a spa.
Of course, this is assuming that Dao and Xiaoji wouldn’t come into contact with the higher-ups of Brother Liu’s team, otherwise, this amount would likely not even catch their eye.
Not being polite, Xiaoji accepted it, laughing, "You’re generous, Brother Chen, giving so much, but money makes things easier, so don’t worry. Dao and I will handle it beautifully."
Without saying more, Chen Xiao watched Dao and Xiaoji leave.
Once they left, Chen Xiao drove to see Luo Dali.
Zhang Xian had already chosen to avoid suspicion because he had some doubts about Luo Dali.
Until those doubts were cleared, Zhang Xian probably wouldn’t show up again.
Chen Xiao was also puzzled by Luo Dali showing up at 506, but he wouldn’t distance himself from his brother.
After all, he’s not a cop, getting into such affairs would only chill a close friend’s heart.
Arriving at the hospital, Chen Xiao even packed food to go, sitting by the bed and feasting by himself.
Luo Dali, drooling at the sight of greasy food, chuckled and said, "Bro, can I get a couple of pieces of that twice-cooked pork? Damn, I’ve been missing even a hint of greasy food for a whole day and night!"
"The doctor said, if you want to recover quickly, you have to watch your diet. But I don’t have much faith in you, which is why I’m here to test you."
While eating, Chen Xiao said, and Luo Dali flipped him the finger, "Damn, you’re such a good brother!"
Ignoring Luo Dali, Chen Xiao finished eating and tidied up before asking, "Dali, I’m going to ask you something for the last time. If your answer is the same as before, I’ll never question it again. Do you understand what I mean?"
The sudden seriousness stiffened Luo Dali’s expression.
"Brother Chen, what do you mean?" Luo Dali asked.
"I hope you don’t understand what I mean, but I have to ask why you went to Swallow Lane 506 last night?" Chen Xiao asked again.
Luo Dali blurted out, "I drank too much, it was like... an impulse."
Before he could finish, Luo Dali was speechless by Chen Xiao’s expression.
Because Chen Xiao didn’t seem to be joking at all!
Luo Dali immediately became much more restrained, and Chen Xiao kept observing him.
With just a look or two, Luo Dali’s shifting eyes already gave Chen Xiao half the answer.
He was indeed hiding something!
"Luo Dali!" noticing Luo Dali’s hesitation, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but exclaim.
Luo Dali clenched his fist, gritting his teeth, "Sorry, Brother Chen, I didn’t mean to keep it from you, it’s just... I have no idea who she is!"
"Who? A guy or a girl?"
"A girl, with long hair, I’ve only ever seen her back."
Chen Xiao furrowed his brows, and Luo Dali sighed, "She’s like a light in my heart; every time I see her, I feel at peace. But I never dare disturb her, afraid my presence would scare her away, never to return."
Hearing this, the gloom on Chen Xiao’s face gradually faded, replaced by sheer astonishment.
Because the more he listened, the more he felt this guy, Luo Dali, might be... in love!
But considering the present and the past, Chen Xiao couldn’t imagine what kind of person that so-called light in Luo Dali’s heart really was!
