Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

A simple introduction, both parties at the meeting appeared relatively calm.

Yet someone present felt extremely shocked inside.

However, Chen Xiao didn’t care; at Liu Chuan’s invitation, Chen Xiao sat down together with Lin Xi.

"Mr. Chen, although I know your identity, I’m still puzzled as to why you want to meet me? I assure you, I’ve never committed any crime, nor have I bullied anyone."

From the meeting to observing behavior and speech, Chen Xiao gained some general impression of Liu Chuan.

"I’ve come to see Mr. Liu actually for two matters, both related to a case I’m currently investigating! The first: during 1999 to 2000, Mr. Liu should recall transferring two hundred thousand yuan to the account of a person named Zhu Nianbing, right?"

Upon being asked by Chen Xiao, Liu Chuan first slightly reminisced and then nodded in response:

"It seems there’s such a matter, and if I remember correctly, it should be my old father asking me to help with the transfer."

"Do you remember what reason your father used at the time?"

Liu Chuan chuckled, "If it were two years ago, I would have made up a reason, but now it doesn’t matter, he was transferring for President Zhuang. President Zhuang has a sensitive status, has times when spending some money isn’t convenient, so he went through my father."

"Understandable." Chen Xiao nodded.

Liu Chuan picked up the teapot, serving tea for Chen Xiao and Lin Xi while asking, "The first matter is clarified, but I don’t know what’s the second matter Mr. Chen wants to ask about?"

"Regarding Jiang Cai."

Upon hearing Jiang Cai’s name, Liu Chuan’s hand with the teapot froze instantly.

Though the stiffness passed in a blink, Liu Chuan put down the teapot, looking at Chen Xiao with wide eyes:

"Mr. Chen, did I hear you right? You just said Jiang Cai, my girlfriend Jiang Cai, and not someone with the same name, correct?"

Chen Xiao nodded again, "Yes, precisely the Jiang Cai, Ms. Jiang, who disappeared in Shencheng City on April 30, 2000."

Instantly, the space where Liu Chuan was in the room seemed to freeze.

It took several seconds before Liu Chuan’s face flushed with overly intense excitement.

"Mr. Chen, where is she? Please, tell me!"

"I cannot determine her whereabouts now, nor confirm whether she’s alive or dead." Chen Xiao truthfully replied.

The hope on Liu Chuan’s face dissipated in an instant, replaced by pure disappointment.

However, his disappointment was quickly subdued by a touch of resolve.

"Sorry, Mr. Chen, I was impatient. Just, news about Ah Cai, many times I really...."

Liu Chuan said, his voice slightly choked.

Chen Xiao shook his head, "It’s okay. Though I haven’t concrete news on Ms. Jiang Cai’s whereabouts, I suspect she might have lived somewhere for a period after her disappearance."

"Where?"

"In the basement of a villa at the foot of a mountain in Shencheng City. Hmm... I have learned some uncommon skills, capable of deducing the height and weight of the footprint owner from their footprints. Based on these two pieces of information, combined with my investigation of Ms. Jiang Cai, I was surprised to find those data almost identical to hers in an accidental comparison."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chuan didn’t get too excited but rather smiled bitterly:

"If it’s just body shape and height, there are countless similar people."

"That’s true, but in the case I’m investigating, there was a depiction of a key figure. Ms. Jiang Cai’s height, body shape, and appearance were all similar to that person."

Liu Chuan’s face changed, "Wait a minute, Mr. Chen, I don’t quite understand what you mean by having similar height, body shape, and appearance?"

"To put it bluntly, Ms. Jiang Cai and the person I’m investigating have similar heights, weights, and facial features."

"How is that possible!" Liu Chuan exclaimed, to which Chen Xiao calmly replied:

"Why impossible? There’s no shortage in the world of people who aren’t blood-related but look alike. Certainly, the likelihood of every feature being alike is very small, but separately, there are many people with similar eyes or noses, and when facial contours resemble, their appearance becomes close."

"What I’m saying is Ms. Jiang Cai and that person are likely such an example."

Liu Chuan frowned, "So you’re saying Jiang Cai is involved in a case now? Up to now, I still don’t know exactly what case Mr. Chen is investigating!"

"Seems your father never told you about me, hmm... I’m also investigating a missing person’s case. Interestingly, the person I’m investigating, her height, body shape, and appearance have some resemblance to Ms. Jiang Cai."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao took out a photo and placed it in front of Liu Chuan.

After looking at it, Liu Chuan was about to refute.

But looking at the photo again, he began to waver.

Finally, Liu Chuan couldn’t help but say, "Oddly enough, their eyes do resemble."

"Yes, precisely because their appearance seemed somewhat similar, I came to find you. Moreover, I want to tell you, whether it’s Ms. Jiang Cai or the person I’m investigating, their facial comparison comes from yet another person."

Having said this, Chen Xiao took out an illustration.

Liu Chuan scrutinized it seriously, nodded after several glances:

"Though not identical, the facial features do have similarities."

"But, who is the person in the illustration?" Liu Chuan inquired.

Chen Xiao responded, "Her name is Li Muhong, she is the deceased wife of an elder both your father and I know."

"Why not go to that elder and ask clearly? If the person in the illustration is the standard, then she should be important. Even if she has passed, shouldn’t her family be a focus for inquiry?"

Chen Xiao chuckled, "I obviously understand whom to ask, just that I don’t want to alert anyone before the truth is understood, to prevent complications."

Looking at the photos and illustration, Liu Chuan’s mind began to feel a bit chaotic.

After a few seconds of silence, Liu Chuan directly asked:

"What do you want me to do, Mr. Chen?"

"According to my investigation, I suspect your girlfriend Ms. Jiang Cai currently has a 50% chance of being alive. So, if Mr. Liu wants to know her status, you need to cooperate with me, but let me say something first...."

As Chen Xiao spoke, Liu Chuan urgently said, "Go ahead, I will completely cooperate with you, as long as it lets me confirm where Ah Cai is!"

"Well, the thing I must mention, is that this matter may have some relation to your father! And upon agreeing to my suggestion, you face a choice between kinship and romance!"