Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Never Harm Others, But Always Guard Against Harm

On the way back to Songshanping.

Chen Xiao had been thinking a lot about Zuo Shu.

He’s not familiar with Zuo Shu.

Similarly, Zuo Shu shouldn’t be familiar with him either.

Yet, an unfamiliar person involved in a business dispute went to all the places he had been.

Regardless of this person or this behavior, Chen Xiao couldn’t possibly have a good impression.

Obviously.

All of Zuo Shu’s previous courtesy and enthusiasm were all an act.

This also showed Chen Xiao that the king plot at Yang Lake really hit Zuo Shu hard.

But Chen Xiao couldn’t be blamed for this; who told Zuo Shu to realize it afterward?

Business competition has never been about first come, first served; it’s always about one’s abilities.

As for cooperation, Chen Xiao didn’t see it as possible.

Although he had many money-making ideas in his mind.

But he didn’t want to share this idea with Zuo Shu.

Watching Zuo Shu awkwardly stand up from the ground and glance at him coldly before getting into the car.

Chen Xiao’s brows were tightly furrowed.

Though he exposed Zuo Shu’s face, his mind was still filled with confusion.

Why did he come?

Was it really for cooperation?

And then when cooperation failed, shame and anger?

Chen Xiao felt Zuo Shu shouldn’t be so immature.

Furthermore, what’s the point of going to places he has been?

He wasn’t going for business but for investigation.

Zuo Shu had been to Qingxi, so he should have understood.

Seeing Zuo Shu’s car drive away, Chen Xiao looked at the villagers around, feeling somewhat embarrassed:

"Uncles and elder brothers, sorry to disturb your rest; we had an uninvited guest at home, please don’t mind."

Though Chen Xiao’s local reputation grew.

In truth, the villagers were still afraid of him deep down.

After all, Chen Yuan’s family had offended him and ended up almost ruined.

So upon hearing Chen Xiao’s words, the villagers all smiled awkwardly, saying it was nothing, and returned to their houses.

Old Chen and his mother had long heard the commotion and came out.

Seeing no one was watching, they walked to Chen Xiao:

"Son, what’s going on? Why did you two fight?"

Mother was quite worried.

Even Old Chen sobered up: "That person named Zuo came to trouble you?"

"Not exactly; perhaps he was unwilling to accept it, so he came to find us." Chen Xiao said concisely.

Old Chen sighed, understanding what he meant:

"It was hard to see through his nature; he followed me all day, acting so gentle and refined."

Chen Xiao smiled, "Anyway, it’s fine now, you two go rest, I’ll tidy up the yard."

"What will you tidy? I’ve made the bed ready for you, wash and lie down."

Mother said, and Chen Xiao didn’t bother to be modest; he showered and lay on the bed.

However, he didn’t notice that Old Chen was busy muttering in the yard over those bottles.

"The alcohol is real, indeed all high-proof, since when has Chen Xiao been able to drink so much!"

"What nonsense, do you wish our son was drunk?"

"That’s not what I meant..."

"This or that, can you tidy up or not? If not, stop being an obstacle here."

Mother chastised, and Old Chen chuckled twice and began sweeping.

Soon, the old couple tidied up and went back to rest.

As each household’s lights extinguished, the small village gradually sank into quiet and darkness.

However, Chen Xiao didn’t sleep, but was on the phone with Lin Xi.

The latter learned about tonight’s events from his mouth.

After listening, Lin Xi said in a sombre tone:

"This Zuo Shu is quite interesting, why does he think you must cooperate with him?"

Chen Xiao bitterly smiled, "Who knows what people think? Let’s not talk about him anymore, let’s not tell Brother Wensheng about this for now."

"I understand, but you’re not coming back tonight?"

"I’ve drunk a lot, I’m not going back, I’ll head back early tomorrow."

"Alright, I also need to return tomorrow, get some rest."

While Lin Xi spoke, Chen Xiao suddenly said:

"Wait, honey, do you remember what Lin Zumeng said?"

"Hmm? About what? It can’t be...!"

Though Lin Xi didn’t finish her words, she clearly realized as she thought and spoke!

"Indeed, it’s about the Sacred Heart Church! Lin Zumeng mentioned among the twelve high-ranking members of the Sacred Heart Church, there’s one from Shencheng City, and likely used to be a policeman!"

"Shencheng City, policeman, this fits Zuo Shu completely!"

"Exactly, so when he left, I kept thinking about this. But I didn’t ask him face-to-face, if he cared he wouldn’t reveal it."

Chen Xiao said, and Lin Xi pondered slightly before speaking: "What do you think? Should we look into it?"

"I decided to stick to my original principle: if people don’t bother me, I won’t bother them. Although I’ve encountered much about the Sacred Heart Church, I have no grudges with it, so I’ll pretend I don’t know!"

"Indeed, if people don’t bother us, we won’t bother them. As long as we’re aware internally, it’s fine."

"Yes, let’s not talk about it anymore, you’re already exhausted; rest well."

"Alright, goodnight, husband!"

After exchanging goodnight, Chen Xiao didn’t stay up late.

He turned off the light, closed his eyes, and slept peacefully.

But, whether it was due to the weather, or because he didn’t turn on the air conditioner.

Chen Xiao felt very overheated tonight.

This feeling of heat made his sleep restless.

Eventually, he simply got up from the bed, carried a small chair, and quietly went out into the yard for some cool air.

Tonight’s moon was very bright.

Looking at the luminous moon in the sky, Chen Xiao constantly thought of Zuo Shu.

He couldn’t shake off the thoughts of why Zuo Shu came to Dongzhou and the real reason he found his home.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but take out a pen.

Looking at the pen, he couldn’t help but glance at the dark living room.

He always adhered to the principle of not offending others if they didn’t offend him, and also remembered never to harbor ill intentions, but to be cautious of others.

So he made some preparations.

Even though these preparations seemed over-cautious to him.

But the recent unease made him feel prudence was wise.

Squinting at the bright moon, Chen Xiao silently thought: "Zuo Shu, I don’t know what you want to do, but I feel at the last moment, you seem to deliberately provoke me."

"But what is the purpose of provoking me? And after you came to Dongzhou, you never once visited Xie Wensheng, who is the descendant of your brother-like master’s lineage, and who just came back from Ghost Gate."

"Yet you don’t visit him, but instead come to the countryside of Songshanping to provoke me. It’s hard for me not to question your motives!"

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao dialed Guo Qing’s number.

Regarding Zuo Shu, Guo Qing should know something!