Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife-Chapter 73: Honey, Your Clothes Are Poking Me!
Lin Xi went to work.
Old Chen sat beside the table eating the meal prepared by his mother-in-law.
His father-in-law, perhaps fearing Old Chen’s meal would be too boring alone, deliberately accompanied him with a small drink.
After eating and drinking well, Old Chen’s face was glowing.
Chen Xiao, though not certain, felt this might have been the most satisfying meal Old Chen had in years.
Just after the meal, Old Chen said, "Chen Xiao, take me to the station."
Lin Shanhu quickly replied, "Why the rush?"
"Chen Xiao’s mother is still at home. It’s busy in the field now, and without me, she can’t handle the heavy work. Besides, if I go back late, she’ll be afraid to sleep alone."
"In-laws, you really are deeply in love." Han Meixiang mumbled, constantly glancing at his father-in-law.
Lin Shanhu coughed twice, and Chen Xiao was well aware of his parents’ habits.
His mother feared nothing during the day and dared to do anything. But at night, she was less brave than a little girl.
If his father wasn’t there to accompany her, his mother’s mind would be filled with thoughts of a wild beast leaping from the hill behind the house or strange calls echoing from the woods.
"Then Dad, rest a bit more, and I’ll prepare something for you to take back."
Old Chen shook his head, "If you wanted to prepare something for us, it should’ve been ready beforehand, not something to grab as I’m leaving."
Chen Xiao understood this wasn’t Old Chen being stingy; his emotions might be like when Chen Xiao had just come back into his life.
The Chen Family felt like they had been reborn today.
Chen Xiao didn’t explain much to his father. Seeing his father’s eagerness to return, he just led him downstairs.
Old Chen remained silent on the way, until they reached the station. Chen Xiao noticed him swallowing his words.
Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Dad, just say what you want to say."
Old Chen took a deep breath, then patted Chen Xiao on the shoulder, rarely smiling, "Keep it up!"
With that, Old Chen turned and got on the bus. He chose a spot not by the window.
Chen Xiao stood below, waved to him, and then turned back.
But just after getting on his motorcycle, Chen Lie called him.
"Chen Xiao, you probably know better than I do why Xiaoxi’s parents came here this time. Now they’ve changed their minds, and your mom and I are relieved."
"Yes, I know."
"Since they’re with you now, spend more time with them. You better not mess up like before and think of driving people away!"
"Dad, I won’t. I’m not that reckless anymore."
"That’s good...." Old Chen paused for a while and then added, "I’m quite proud this time; they played your news on the bus!"
Then Old Chen hung up.
Chen Xiao sat on his motorcycle, instinctively wiping his eyes.
Seeing someone looking at him, Chen Xiao shifted gear and sped away.
Feeling the wind, Chen Xiao thought it might be time to buy a car.
Soon, he would travel with Guo Qing to the Provincial City and then go to another city to investigate a case.
During his absence, who knows how the weather would be? He couldn’t always have his wife riding a motorcycle to work.
Thinking he needed to buy a car quickly, he realized he had enough money.
Moreover, getting Lin Xi a car couldn’t be too flashy since she was a police officer.
This kind of car might be tricky to buy, but not too hard.
During the car purchase, Chen Xiao didn’t encounter any snobbish moments, and in the evening, he picked Lin Xi up from work.
When Lin Xi received the car keys, the surprise in her beautiful eyes was evident.
Sitting in the driver’s seat, Lin Xi, beaming, asked, "Does this mean from now on, I won’t have to face the wind and rain at home or outside?"
Chen Xiao smiled and replied, "Is this enough?"
"I feel like I’ve made it, and at only twenty-three years old! This shows how impressive my man is!"
Chen Xiao was speechless.
Lin Xi was always like this, liking to praise him in everything she said.
"Then what are we waiting for? Take me for a spin."
"Sure, make sure to sit tight, darling. I’ve got great driving skills. Afterwards, I’ll treat you to something good."
Chen Xiao nodded and rolled down the window.
When Lin Xi started the car, the wind immediately rushed inside.
Lin Xi drove steadily; in the city, there’s no chance for showing off skills.
After a few rounds together, they went for a meal and watched a movie.
By the time they returned home, it was already late.
Chen Xiao didn’t like the night, as he always slept alone.
At home, Chen Xiao wanted to suggest Lin Xi take a bath first. However, he noticed Lin Xi’s door was closed with a note on it.
"Sister, you crowd me when sleeping; tonight I want to sleep alone!"
Chen Xiao keenly observed a flash of joy in Lin Xi’s eyes upon seeing the note.
Tearing the note from the door, Lin Xi feigned calmness, "Come on, let’s take a bath."
"Okay, I’ll grab some clothes."
"Alright."
The couple remained serene.
After the bath, lying in bed, both were again quiet.
Who knows how much time passed, Lin Xi suddenly shoved Chen Xiao: "Hey, your clothes have needles!"
"Then should I take them off?"
"Oh no, mine have needles too."
"Then let’s not wear anything."
"I haven’t wanted to for a while."
"Huh?"
.........
The next morning.
As Chen Xiao awoke, Lin Xi was sitting at the vanity combing her hair.
Noticing Chen Xiao awake, Lin Xi said, "Honey, let’s go out and take Dad and Mom for a walk today, shall we?"
"Aren’t you working today?"
"Well, the Swallow Lane case is solved. The case I was handling has ended, and Captain Zhang gave me a day off."
Chen Xiao sat up, slightly surprised, "So soon? You helped me for quite a while in between."
"Ah, it was just a small case, easy to solve." Lin Xi said, putting down the comb, and sat on the bed. "My dad and mom originally planned to leave today, but I told them about your out-of-town trip, so they decided to stay longer."
Chen Xiao nodded, "That’s good. When I’m not home, it’s not so lonely with them around."
"Yeah, when are you heading to the Provincial City?"
"Should be in a few days; Guo Qing hasn’t mentioned it."
"Oh, make sure to inform Captain Zhang when you leave. He mentioned he has something to discuss with you."
Chen Xiao wondered, "Does he have more to say?"
"Possibly about Guo Qing and someone in the Provincial City; you know Captain Zhang was invited there last time. Initially, he was reluctant due to his load of tasks, but a special team was formed for the case, and he was called up."
Chen Xiao frowned, "So, quite a few top officers were gathered then?"
Lin Xi confirmed, "Exactly, but I don’t know the specific participants. I only know the investigation ended without results. So honey, be extra careful and do your part."
"Got it, since many experts didn’t figure it out, I suppose they don’t have high expectations of me."
"Look at it this way, if you solve it, wouldn’t many be amazed?"
Chen Xiao smiled, about to speak, but at that moment, his phone by the bedside rang.
The incoming call was from Guo Qing!
