Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 477: Chapter 477: I Refuse!

Chen Xiao couldn’t figure out what Zuo Shu meant.

But precisely because he couldn’t figure it out, Chen Xiao had to speed up and rush back home.

By the time Chen Xiao returned to Songshanping, it was already evening.

Since his son’s friend came, his parents in the countryside had already made a full table of dishes to entertain in place of Chen Xiao.

As Chen Xiao stepped into the house, Zuo Shu was sitting together with Old Chen.

Zuo Shu, without a trace of a big boss’s demeanor, rolled up his pants and sat in the courtyard at the small table with Old Chen, wearing just a tank top.

Seeing Chen Xiao return, Zuo Shu greeted him with a smile:

"Brother!"

In this day and age, men still prefer to call each other brothers.

Whether familiar or unfamiliar.

From beginning to end, it’s all about brotherhood.

Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, following Zuo Shu’s tone and asked, "Why are you here? You didn’t even call me before coming!"

"Oh, I was just thinking of wandering around. In Dongzhou, I asked around and was told that you weren’t there. But your legend was everywhere in Dongzhou, so I came to your hometown to have a look."

"How do you feel? The countryside is nice, right!"

Chen Xiao said, while Zuo Shu, whether sincerely or just polite, nodded with a fascinated expression:

"The air is good, the environment is beautiful, and the people are hospitable. If it weren’t for being constrained by life, I would really want to build a house here, to wake up every day to lush hills and the fragrance of nature."

"That’s because you came at the right time. In late autumn and winter, everything seems desolate and bleak."

"Still, it’s better than the bustling city crowds where you hardly know anyone."

Chen Xiao didn’t want to waste time on such chatter, so he said to Old Chen, "Where’s my mom?"

"In the house preparing food, it should be ready soon, right?"

"Alright, could you go to the room and grab a few good bottles of wine, today I want to have a good drink with Brother Zuo."

Old Chen nodded, got up, and went inside.

Zuo Shu looked at Chen Xiao and chuckled softly, "No need to be nervous, I mean no harm to you."

"Regarding my parents’ safety, Mr. Zuo, do you think I wouldn’t be nervous? Especially when you keep calling me brother, it makes my heart flutter back and forth."

Zuo Shu grinned, "You know me, no matter what, I was once a cop, I wouldn’t do something so low and despicable."

Chen Xiao squinted, "I hope so, though I think there’s no grudge between Mr. Zuo and me."

"Indeed, no grudge. I went to Qingxi, then Dongzhou, and came to your hometown, simply because I’m too curious about you. I’m wondering what kind of person you are to seemingly transform completely in just two or three months."

As he spoke, Zuo Shu shook his head:

"No, it’s not something that can be described as transformation. True transformation refers to a change in a person’s attitude, but you? You not only transformed your attitude, but you also seemed to gain abilities overnight that others need years to accumulate!"

"It’s not realistic, at least it seems impossible to me. Unless you sensed some danger long ago, and to avoid such dangers prematurely, you’ve been lying low."

"But looking at your family, your social circle, where is such danger? I don’t get it, I’m even quite bewildered. So, I want to follow your footsteps, have a look around."

If it were the old Chen Xiao hearing someone speak like this, he couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous.

But now, he rather felt indifferent.

If others suspect, then let them suspect.

No matter how they suspect, could they ever think he’s a Reincarnator?

Moreover, Chen Xiao thought if he told people he was a Reincarnator, not many would believe him anyway.

Of course, Chen Xiao wouldn’t actually say that.

He looked at Zuo Shu and just found it amusing.

Zuo Shu noticed the smile on his lips and couldn’t help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"

"I’m laughing at how Mr. Zuo is off track, you have a business, with many people feeding off you as a big boss. Instead of advancing your business, you spend your time and effort on someone like me, who doesn’t affect your life at all, isn’t that asking for trouble?"

Chen Xiao questioned, and Zuo Shu pouted, "You’ve already affected my life."

"Huh?"

Chen Xiao and Zuo Shu had only met once, how could he have affected him?

Before Chen Xiao could ask, Zuo Shu began:

"Before you guys came, I had already set my sights on a piece of land by Yang Lake. I was just waiting for an opportunity, but didn’t expect you guys to show up right when I was about to proceed."

"Of course, it’s also my fault for not paying much attention to you. At that time, I actually looked down on someone capable of solving cases, including Wensheng.

"So what if you can solve cases? Not only in the business world, even in the police world, there are countless people who can investigate cases. Even many capable of investigation merely end up as unimportant roles like footmen."

"Needed when doing things, but not necessarily the one to advance in position! So, my negligence led to not being a match for Dragon Cauldron in later competitions."

"I repeatedly reviewed your operations, honestly, I admire you, Chen Xiao, to the utmost. Your methods don’t seem like methods at all, but rather like a passionate rookie."

"If I were you, I might have executed all sorts of operations from the start. But later, when I met you, you actually talked to me about sincerity!"

"Back then, I found it quite funny, but later I realized it was your real tactic. You seem to want to give an impression that you weren’t after those things, they were forced upon you by others!"

"Thus, the image you give off is that of pure-mindedness, without motive, filled with passion."

Zuo Shu kept talking.

By the end, Chen Xiao felt speechless, quickly interrupting him:

"Things are really not that complicated, you’re thinking too much. Also, you got it wrong, I’m far from passionate. In fact, whether or not things work out in Shencheng City, I don’t feel like I’d lose anything."

"No loss? Do you know how much future profit potential that piece of land by Yang Lake holds?"

"Of course I’m clear, but for me, it’s not the most urgent matter, because to gain profit I must wait many years. And during these years, as long as I want, I can make more money before Dragon Cauldron even gets profit!"

Chen Xiao calmly said this, and Zuo Shu sharply focused his eyes:

"Are you really that confident?"

"Without confidence, why would Elder Guo insist on giving me a share even when I’m hardly investing any money?"

"Then would you be willing to cooperate with me? Let’s create a project together, I’ll provide the funds, and you plan it. By then, we’ll split it fifty-fifty! I’m saying this now, and I can put it in writing immediately!"

Zuo Shu suddenly got excited.

But Chen Xiao shook his head without hesitation, "Sorry, I’m not interested."

"Why not!"

Zuo Shu, full of confusion, even got a bit angry and stood up.