Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 403: Ah Yu

"The abandoned child was found and has been living in Jingguang Village, and the discovery of Jingguang Tomb is also because of her."

"At that time, her cries attracted the attention of villagers, so a few people went up the mountain to check it out late at night and subsequently discovered the looting hole."

"After the villagers took the child down the mountain, they reported it to the police, leading to the emergence of the Jingguang Tomb case."

"Calculating the time, she should be eleven years old now."

Listening to Guo Zhengchang’s words.

Chen Xiao didn’t think the abandoned child had much significance in Jingguang Tomb.

Because based on the time calculation, the abandoned child should have been newly born at the time.

Guo Zhengchang understood why Chen Xiao was silent, so he explained:

"The child may not provide much, but if you think about it, the reopening of the investigation into Jingguang Tomb is likely to attract more people’s attention."

"After all, times have changed!"

"Back then, information was much more restricted; except for the locals, it was difficult for others to find out!"

"But now it’s different. As long as the media finds out, they will probably rush to report it. I’m thinking, if it appears in the newspapers or on TV news, will someone notice it?"

"And could that someone be the child’s parents, right?" Chen Xiao continued Guo Zhengchang’s words.

The latter smiled, "Yes! Of course, it’s your specialty; I’m just offering a suggestion."

"Elder Guo’s suggestion, I think is quite useful, at least it has a high level of investigability! But is that abandoned child currently being adopted by the villagers of Jingguang Village?"

Chen Xiao asked, and Guo Zhengchang replied, "I had someone look into it, and they said that at the time, no matter who held her in the village, she would cry, even when fed rice soup. Except for an elderly woman in the village, it seems nobody else could handle it."

"But reportedly, that elderly woman passed away three years ago, now the girl lives alone."

"Living alone? Doesn’t the elderly woman’s family have others?"

"The elderly woman was a widow in the village, it is said that shortly after getting married, her husband passed away, and she ended up alone in her later years."

"I see! I’ll tell Xiaoxi this news; whether it’s useful or not, I’ll let her investigate it herself," said Chen Xiao, and Guo Zhengchang spoke no more.

But soon Chen Xiao asked him:

"Elder Guo, actually I called today to ask if you have time on the sixth."

Guo Zhengchang quickly understood, "The sixth? Is it that Dali and Xiaoxiu are getting engaged, right?"

"Yes."

"I’ll definitely go! Even if you didn’t call me, I would still go!"

Guo Zhengchang said confidently.

Chen Xiao understood the reason he would go even without a call.

Ye Xiu is Ye Wei’s sister.

Ye Wei died in Xiaofeng Village.

And Guo Zhengchang’s granddaughter, Guo Ning, also died in Xiaofeng Village.

Ye Wei and Guo Ning were the best of classmates.

After the Xiaofeng Village case, Ye Xiu got to know Guo Zhengchang earlier than Chen Xiao.

Now that Luo Dali and Ye Xiu, who studied with Guo Zhengchang, are getting engaged, the possibility of Guo Zhengchang returning is naturally high.

"So, how about I pick you up in the evening on the fifth?"

"You can rest at home; let Xiaoxiu and Dali come to pick me up, I have some things to deliver to them," said Guo Zhengchang.

"Okay!"

Of course, Guo Zhengchang wasn’t trying to make himself look important, insisting that the engaged couple personally come to pick him up.

Chen Xiao estimated that whatever Guo Zhengchang was sending might be quite important.

But if given to them on the engagement day, it could likely overshadow the hosts.

Furthermore, Guo Zhengchang might want to relay some instructions to the two.

After finishing the call with Guo Zhengchang, Chen Xiao returned to the tea table.

He conveyed Guo Zhengchang’s words to Luo Sifu, who said without a moment’s hesitation:

"As long as Elder Guo is willing to come, the whole family would go to pick him up!"

Luo Sifu is a very grateful person.

Guo Zhengchang has cultivated Luo Dali, and Luo Sifu is afraid of not doing enough and would never think he’s done too much.

After speaking, Luo Dali and Ye Xiu returned from shopping.

"Brother Chen!"

"Brother Chen Xiao!"

Both greeted him happily.

Chen Xiao smiled and nodded.

Ye Xiu hurriedly replenished Chen Xiao and Luo Sifu’s tea cups.

Luo Dali, on the other hand, casually put his arm around Chen Xiao’s shoulders:

"Brother, what are we having for lunch? Let me tell you, Xiaoxiu’s cooking is amazing, you haven’t tasted it yet, have you?"

Chen Xiao glanced.

He was a bit surprised that Ye Xiu had to cook at home.

It’s not that there’s anything strange about Ye Xiu cooking, kids from poor families know how to do chores from an early age.

Washing clothes and cooking are basic tasks.

But Ye Xiu is still just Luo Dali’s fiancée, and barely his girlfriend.

A girlfriend just arrives at his house and still has to cook for the family?

Ye Xiu seemed to notice Chen Xiao’s expression and hurriedly whispered in his ear: "Brother, I think hiring a maid is a waste, but Aunt alone cooking for so many of us is exhausting, so I told Uncle and Aunt that I’d cook in the future, Aunt will just wash clothes and clean."

Chen Xiao smiled wryly, "You still aren’t used to life here."

"Brother Chen Xiao, give me some time, I’ll get used to it soon. When you see me then, don’t think I’m living a pampered life."

"Okay, follow your heart."

Said Chen Xiao, and Luo Dali looked curious, "Brother Chen, what were you two talking about?"

"I said that on the evening of the fifth, you and Xiaoxiu should pick up Elder Guo, I just called him, and he wants you two to pick him up."

"No problem!" said Luo Dali, and Ye Xiu nodded repeatedly.

Soon, Ye Xiu went to cook lunch.

Chen Xiao continued chatting with Luo Sifu and Luo Dali about some appliance store matters.

When Ye Xiu finished cooking lunch, Chen Xiao accompanied Luo Sifu for a drink.

Originally thinking that Luo Dali would join too, but unexpectedly, this guy said quite proudly:

"Brother Chen, I’m sorry, we’re off alcohol, no set timeline."

Chen Xiao was very surprised.

But seeing the proud Luo Dali and the slightly embarrassed Ye Xiu, Chen Xiao understood.

They’ve entered the pre-pregnancy phase!

Chen Xiao smiled without saying much, just feeling a bit disoriented by the changes happening around him.

He remembers when in his past life, when something happened to Luo Dali, he wasn’t very proper, and Luo Sifu didn’t dare think about grandchildren.

But now these things seem to be happening quickly.

Chen Xiao was very pleased with this beautiful change and couldn’t help but wonder if Lin Xi had any news.

After all, he’s really been working hard during this time.

Soon, after lunch, Luo Sifu had a bit too much to drink, so he went to rest.

Chen Xiao sat alone in the shade of the trees in the Luo Family courtyard, with his eyes closed, feeling the gentle breeze.

Until Ye Xiu came over, softly calling:

"Brother Chen Xiao, didn’t you say you wanted to use the computer? It’s in the study."

Chen Xiao opened his eyes and smiled, heading to the study.

He opened the email inbox, and there was a new email from Guo Zhengchang, containing information compiled about that tomb girl.

Chen Xiao looked at the girl’s photo in the email.

She looked about eleven or twelve years old.

Her hair was neatly combed, and her clothes were clean.

But the clothes didn’t fit properly and were full of holes from being washed way too many times.

The photo was taken while the girl appeared to be rolling up her pants at a small brook.

Her hand raised a sharpened pole, intently staring at the water’s surface.

Judging from her posture, she seemed to want to spear fish in the brook!

After seeing this photo, Chen Xiao noticed the girl’s information.

She apparently didn’t have a surname, just a nickname called "Ah Yu."