Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

This wasn’t the first time Lin Xi said ’if not for Huang Zhao.’

Chen Xiao was also very aware that Lin Xi saying such things was actually because there were too many variables in this case.

When there are many variables, every possibility has to be guarded against.

Even if many things seem like solid facts, as long as they have the label of "seeming," there is a chance for surprises.

Instead of rushing to refute Lin Xi, Chen Xiao seriously watched Lin Xi map out the relationship she was describing.

At the forefront is Huang Zhao.

Extending from Huang Zhao are Zhu Nianying, Liu Da, Huang Hao.

Further from Zhu Nianying extend Kang Mao, President Zhuang, Zhu Nianhong, Zhu Nianbing, and others.

Even Liu Da extends to Xiao He and Liu Chuan.

With this simple mapping, Lin Xi put down the pen and asked,

"Honey, these are the interrelations between the people involved in the case. If... if Huang Zhao isn’t the real killer, then what do we do next? Does it mean this investigation so far has been completely in vain?"

Chen Xiao frowned tightly: "If it’s not him, then all my investigation results are a joke."

"I also have no evidence to prove that it isn’t Huang Zhao, but this case has too many variables, many twists and turns, I think we need to keep an open mind to some extent."

Chen Xiao understood what Lin Xi meant, smiled, and nodded: "Investigating cases is like this—until the final truth is revealed, until there is irrefutable evidence, it’s very hard to be 100% certain about who it is."

"You’re right, and it’s a good reminder, I definitely need to prepare for this aspect." Chen Xiao pinched Lin Xi’s cheek.

The latter swatted his hand away, laughed and said, "Then what are you waiting for, hurry back to the hotel, I’ll help you pack, then be extra careful when you go back to Shencheng City."

"Alright!"

Chen Xiao drove Lin Xi back to the hotel first.

At the hotel, Chen Xiao also notified Old Gui that he would return to Shencheng City later.

A few hours can seem long or short.

By evening, Chen Xiao and the others all appeared at the airport.

He and Old Gui were heading to Shencheng City, Lin Xi came to see them off.

At the airport entrance, Lin Xi hugged Chen Xiao and said softly,

"Be careful with everything after you go, I’ll be waiting for you at home."

"You’ve already said to be careful many times, it’s etched into my brain now." Chen Xiao laughed.

Lin Xi pouted: "Even though you act very relaxed, I know the trouble you’re facing now is not a small problem. If something goes wrong, you, Dragon Cauldron, and the Guo Family will all be in trouble."

"Don’t worry, nothing will happen. As soon as I find Zhu Nianying, I’ll come home."

"Come home for what, you’ve forgotten how much effort Captain Qin has put into this? In the future, Dragon Cauldron will still continue to develop in Shencheng City. Even though Captain Qin is only a criminal police captain, he’s a person many people seek out for his connections. And why did Captain Qin become the acting captain after Captain Xie left the police force?"

"Moreover, why does the higher-up keep having Captain Qin take charge of the Zhu Nianying case? Even letting Captain Qin personally arrest the Qi Family, there’s a lot of reasoning behind it!"

Lin Xi explained word by word.

The concept of having a wise wife seemed to materialize at that moment.

"Yes, if Captain Qin needs my help, I will definitely contribute."

"Okay, I’ll go back first then."

Lin Xi said this, let go of her embrace, waved at Chen Xiao, and walked away.

Chen Xiao watched her leave, with reluctance in his eyes.

Old Gui, behind him, originally wanted to remind Chen Xiao that he should also be preparing to go through security, but due to previous events, he was speaking less and less now.

Only until Lin Xi’s figure disappeared did Chen Xiao, along with Old Gui, enter the airport.

Soon, the two boarded the plane back to Shencheng City.

On the plane, Chen Xiao seemed entranced, staring at the relationship map Lin Xi had laid out.

In his mind, he was pondering over the questions Lin Xi left him.

However, these questions had no answers for Chen Xiao.

After some time had passed, Chen Xiao collected his thoughts and started contemplating the opposition’s progress.

Nigh was almost upon them.

A dark night with strong winds, a time for murder and arson.

The opposition should be about to take action, and they knew very well that Qin Fei was monitoring them.

Chen Xiao slightly tilted his head, noticing that Old Gui also looked absent-minded.

But Chen Xiao did not engage him in conversation and instead took out his phone to review the messages Qin Fei had sent him later.

"I don’t think your choice is wrong, especially after the opponent has gotten so much of our information."

"I believe the surveillance I arranged earlier was likely detected by the opponent long ago, which is why they’ve been so steady in their usual ways these days."

"Therefore, your choice feels almost like creating hope from a hopeless place. Moreover, as a criminal police captain, I don’t like just making one arrangement."

"Don’t worry, I have a plan, and I want to use this opportunity to firmly establish myself in the team!"

Qin Fei is not very old.

And he doesn’t have much work experience.

When Xie Wensheng was in charge, he was an unquestionable leader in the entire team.

But after Xie Wensheng stepped down, many people started to get restless.

In the end, a young Qin Fei with not much experience rising up would, to a certain extent, lead people to speculate about his background connections.

So in Qin Fei’s heart, he also had a point to prove.

But looking at his messages, Chen Xiao was also pondering a question, which was that Qin Fei’s background connections must be very secretive.

Otherwise, why would the Qi Family have thought he would be swayed by some gold and silver back then?

And then there’s Qin Fei’s backup plan, whether it can really save Zhu Nianying and Jiang Cai’s lives at the crucial moment.

While Chen Xiao was deep in thought, Old Gui finally couldn’t hold back and spoke:

"President Chen, I know that now I’m not in a position to talk to you. But I am still really worried, do you really think those two girls who are still alive can continue to survive?"

Chen Xiao looked at him, without saying any sarcastic or ridiculing words.

After all, for Chen Xiao, mocking or ridiculing Old Gui would have no meaning whatsoever.

But he wouldn’t discuss key points; whether Old Gui would be two-faced probably could only be determined by digging out his heart.

"These are not things I can decide; I’m just doing my best to investigate."

Old Gui furrowed his brows: "But President Chen, haven’t you always prioritized human lives in the past? Even if the case can’t be solved, you still need to ensure the victims’ safety."

"But do you know, if this time I act recklessly again, how many people will have to suffer? Me and the Guo Family are in the open, and if the Guo Family falls, all those businesses related to me in Dongzhou will fall too. Once those businesses fall, how many people would then face disaster?"

Seeing Old Gui hesitate to speak, Chen Xiao waved his hand: "Enough, there’s no need to discuss this topic further. I have said human life is a priority, but I’m not a saint; I can’t love everyone. And now what you should be thinking about isn’t this, but how to explain to Guo Qing after this is over!"