Chapter 547: Barbershop!

Chen Xiao knows which fields Qingtian Architecture’s business covers.

Besides demolition and construction, earthworks are also part of their operations.

So Guo Qing’s Qingtian doesn’t have a great reputation in Dongzhou.

Moreover, Chen Xiao can confirm that Qingtian has some issues.

But those issues are beyond Chen Xiao’s authority to investigate.

Furthermore, from Hong Mei’s condition, Chen Xiao sensed the flavor of a term that emerged later.

Psychopath!

A crude, yet fitting new adjective.

If she weren’t psychopathic enough.

How could Hong Mei create a dark, gloomy room equipped with torture tools in her own home?

She hasn’t genuinely fallen in love with cosplay; rather, she’s frequently anxious.

Because of her inner fear, she tries to adapt in advance.

Over time, when you do something frequently, regardless of the reason, it gradually becomes a habit.

When a habit becomes natural, your mindset slowly changes.

Chen Xiao looked seriously at Hong Mei, whose eyes seemed to suppress a certain desire, and suddenly asked an unrelated question:

"Sister Mei, do you have pets at home?"

Hong Mei’s expression froze: "Pets? I’m not very fond of them. I’ve gotten used to being alone and don’t feel lonely."

"Do you dislike pets?"

Hong Mei thought seriously: "Not really."

"Sister Mei, have you ever dated before?"

Hong Mei immediately frowned: "Dating? The kind with kissing, hugging, and sleeping together?"

Chen Xiao nodded, and Hong Mei said, "Boring. Instead of sleeping with a man, I’d rather sleep soundly on a bed full of cash."

Chen Xiao chuckled.

It reminded him of his sister-in-law’s gold brick house.

The focus isn’t on debating whether money or people are better right now.

The issue is, Hong Mei definitely has problems.

In Chen Xiao’s view, her mindset is somewhat twisted.

If not controlled, such a mentality might evolve into the kind Chen Xiao is most familiar with.

Once Hong Mei turns into such a person, wouldn’t she be causing trouble for his wife?

Qingtian Architecture is in Hongshan District.

Soon Lin Xi will be promoted to captain of Hongshan District’s criminal police unit!

Therefore, Chen Xiao felt he should correct it promptly.

"Sister Hong Mei, come out for a walk with me."

Hong Mei seemed to have a peculiar feeling about Chen Xiao.

That feeling wasn’t admiration, but rather felt more like a challenge.

When she heard Chen Xiao suggest going out for a walk, Hong Mei agreed almost without thinking.

Shortly afterward, the two appeared downstairs.

Hong Kuan quickly ran over and asked, "Mr. Chen, sister, are you going somewhere? I can drive."

Chen Xiao directly refused, "No need, today I’m taking your sister out for a spin, no need for anyone else to interrupt."

Hong Kuan’s eyes went wide, asking, "Mr. Chen, what... what do you mean by this?"

Chen Xiao just rolled his eyes.

Hong Mei approached and, without a word, pulled Hong Kuan by the ear and dragged him aside.

Equally lazy to offer any explanation.

After getting into the car.

Hong Mei drove herself: "Mr. Chen, where are you taking me?"

"To Phoenix Street, Old Li’s barbershop."

Hong Mei originally paused her movements to drive: "Are you taking me to get my hair done?"

Although some jokes seemed outdated to Chen Xiao.

But hearing it suddenly, he felt somewhat speechless.

"At Old Li’s, it’s not just haircuts, but face shaving too."

"Isn’t facial shaving something men enjoy? Shaving beards and washing faces, I’ve heard it’s quite comfortable."

"Women can do it too."

Hong Mei touched her cheeks: "Do you think I have an excess of male hormones?"

Chen Xiao didn’t respond.

Hong Mei tactfully continued driving towards Phoenix Street.

She also knew Chen Xiao seemed to have emerged from Phoenix Street in Hongshan District.

Mr. Chen in the back seat appeared to have been a prominent figure on Phoenix Street.

Allegedly disliked by people, even a mouse wouldn’t acknowledge him.

Ten minutes later.

The car stopped at Old Li’s barbershop.

After getting out of the car, Chen Xiao looked at the old photos in front of him, feeling like a dream of the past.

But in fact, the last haircut seemed to be just two or three months ago.

Chen Xiao walked into the barbershop, and an elder in his fifties greeted him with a smile:

"Xiaochen, here for a haircut?"

"Yes, Uncle Chen! How’s business lately?"

"Oh, my kind of barbershop is outdated, just relying on help from neighbors to get by."

"My dad still praises your skills, after you shaved his face once, he hasn’t forgotten it."

"That’s because folks value it!"

Old Li is one of the few people on Phoenix Street with a positive impression of Chen Xiao.

And it all started from a visit by Old Chen to the city.

Chen Xiao saw him at that time with a mess of a beard and hair not managed for a while, so he brought him to Old Li’s barbershop.

That time, Old Chen had a very good experience.

Although Old Li gave Old Chen a bowl-cut, Old Chen still felt it was the best haircut and shave of his life.

Back then, Chen Xiao didn’t think much and just thought Old Chen didn’t have good taste.

When he brought Old Chen to Old Li, it was mostly because he was shamelessly saving some money.

But for Old Chen, it was the first time Chen Xiao took his father for a haircut.

Different perspectives led to different thoughts.

In the end, Chen Xiao occasionally came here for a haircut, and every time he returned home, Lin Xi would always tease him that she got a new husband.

And the new husband gets uglier each time.

Reflecting on past whimsical stories, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but find them amusing.

But he hadn’t forgotten his primary purpose today.

"Uncle Li, I’ve recently been learning beauty and hairdressing, and also learned a trick or two about face shaving. This is my friend; can I borrow your tools and give my friend a try?"

Chen Xiao asked, and Old Li initially hesitated, then said, "Normally I wouldn’t agree, the blade is dangerous. But you, just do what you want. Over the years you’ve brought me business, so let me see your skills too?"

Old Li said excitedly, but a customer in the shop looked at Chen Xiao with surprise:

"Master Li, don’t you know this young man?"

"Of course I do, he’s a regular on this street."

"Not just a regular, right? I think I’ve seen this young man on TV?"

"On TV? Xiaochen, you didn’t get caught, right? I’ve heard some things, you know... you’re over twenty, gotta work hard and take care of your parents!"

Chen Xiao nodded with a smile: "I know, Uncle Li. I’m working hard to earn money!"

Old Li acknowledged with a nod: "Up to you, but be careful, the shaving knife is very sharp."

"Understood, Uncle Li."

Chen Xiao said, then let Hong Mei recline in the chair.

Soon, the shaving knife in his hand glinted under the sunlight, and he placed it on Hong Mei’s neck!