Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 399: Jingguang Tomb!

The morning of the second day.

Chen Xiao, along with Liu Dayou and Xiaoji, met up with Qiu Huasheng at the airport.

Afterward, the group took a flight back to Dongzhou.

As soon as they exited the airport, Chen Xiao saw Lin Xi, dressed in formal wear, waiting for them with a group of people.

Behind them was a group of journalists.

Lin Xi was the first to notice Chen Xiao, but she didn’t seem as excited as usual.

She discreetly waved her hand gently in front of her stomach when the cameras weren’t focused on her.

Chen Xiao subtly returned her gesture, then the two of them walked toward the welcoming crowd.

A leader from Dongzhou City, the main representative, was the first to step forward to welcome Qiu Huasheng.

Then he shook hands with Chen Xiao, expressing his gratitude: "Mr. Chen, thank you very much for your tremendous contributions to our hometown!"

After the leader finished speaking, the journalists behind him began taking pictures of Chen Xiao frantically.

After saying some formal words, Chen Xiao continued shaking hands with each member of the welcoming group.

Even when it came to Lin Xi, their handshake was just a brief, formal touch.

Once they got into the car, Lin Xi sat with Chen Xiao.

Lin Xi continuously discussed the upcoming tasks with Chen Xiao, who kept nodding, making Xiaoji, who was in the car, feel a bit uneasy.

Finally, the car arrived at the venue set up for investment negotiations in the city.

During a break, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but pull Lin Xi aside:

"When will this end?"

"There’s a meeting later, and we also need to visit several meaningful places in our city. You’re the biggest contributor to this investment, you have to be there, President Chen!"

Chen Xiao immediately squinted: "Alright, Officer Lin, from now until midnight tomorrow, you have to call me President Chen."

"Sure, I’ll call you that. Bring it on," Lin Xi said confidently, checking the time and adding,

"Let’s get moving, we have important things to do today. Besides, you’ve provided such a great opportunity for Dongzhou, more people should know about it. Good deeds should be celebrated!"

Whether from Chen Xiao and Lin Xi’s perspective or the official angle,

The investment Chen Xiao brought in was good news for the entire Dongzhou City.

It not only provided local employment but also brought significant tax revenue.

If the company grows and strengthens, it could even become a symbol of the city.

Recalling what they did before,

Because of him, Dongzhou is developing into a food city.

Because of him, Dongzhou officially decided to build a Lobster Base.

Also because of him, home appliances distributed from Qingxi and Dongzhou swept the nation.

So, whether it’s the city leaders or people around Chen Xiao,

They all seemed to have forgotten that he once was a idler wandering the streets.

At the meeting, the leaders again welcomed Qiu Huasheng and praised and thanked Chen Xiao extensively.

After the meeting and various touring activities concluded, all the official matters were over.

Chen Xiao drove back home with the exhausted Lin Xi.

Lin Xi was a bit tired and didn’t want to move, lying on Chen Xiao when they got home.

But Chen Xiao, full of energy, got up and asked while drinking water:

"When did Mom and Dad leave?"

"They left yesterday. You know their personalities, none of the four can stand being in the city for too long."

Chen Xiao nodded, checking the time, and asked, "What do you want for dinner? I’ll make it for you."

Lin Xi shook her head: "Dummy, do you think I’ll let a person who returned home honored cook dinner?"

After saying that, Lin Xi got up, gently hugged Chen Xiao, and said, "Tonight you just rest well. I’ve already bought, washed, and cut the ingredients in the morning. Once I’m done cooking, I’ll join you for a drink."

Chen Xiao could feel Lin Xi’s affection.

So he didn’t refuse, just sat at home watching TV while waiting for dinner.

Soon, Lin Xi finished cooking and fed Chen Xiao well, calling him President Chen with every bite.

After drinking and eating to their fill, they went to the riverside square again.

He remembered the last time he came to the riverside, Chen Xiao met Liu Dayou here.

But fortunately, this time he didn’t run into anyone selling pirated discs.

While walking, Lin Xi said, "After you made the plan, Captain Xie followed your instructions. But initially, the city had some reluctance, and even Captain Xie encountered some obstacles in his work."

"But those obstacles and difficulties vanished once you secured the investment."

Lin Xi said with a smile, then leaned her head on Chen Xiao’s shoulder, "Do you know what Captain Xie said about you?"

Chen Xiao looked over with interest, and Lin Xi said, "He didn’t praise you but said there was a kind of magic about you. A magic that makes all difficulties and obstacles disappear at crucial moments!"

"Then it seems all the troubles are resolved. I should visit the company tomorrow."

Chen Xiao replied, and Lin Xi didn’t say much more and sat down on a chair.

Chen Xiao knew Lin Xi liked their quiet time together like this.

Without much conversation, just quietly feeling the gentle breeze.

Very comfortable and pleasant.

So pleasant that it made one wish for time to pass slower, and even slower.

But after some unknown time had passed, Lin Xi suddenly said softly:

"It’s a pity that from tomorrow, I have to start investigating a case, and I guess I’ll be pretty busy."

"You’re the deputy captain now, being busy is normal. Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you at home as long as I’m not tied up. Of course, if you need me to join, I’ll happily follow."

"No, you should rest when you need to. This time I want to challenge myself."

Determination showed in Lin Xi’s eyes.

Chen Xiao couldn’t help but be curious: "Is the case difficult?"

"Yes, and it’s a cold case I’ve never handled alone before. It wasn’t originally in Dongzhou and has been unsolved for many years. But for some reason, the province suddenly requested to reopen the investigation."

"Director Zhang thinks that if there really could be a breakthrough in this case, it would greatly benefit me. So he strived with the city leaders and finally arranged for me to be part of the provincial task force!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao immediately said without thinking: "Since it’s a provincial task force and so important to you, shouldn’t we handle it like last time in Yangguan?"

Lin Xi shook her head: "Not for now. Give me a chance to try it alone. I can’t always hide under your wing, right? Moreover, this case is quite special."

"How is it special?"

"Because it involves other departments and includes a form of crime during the act—tomb robbing!"

When Chen Xiao heard the unique point about tomb robbing, he immediately recalled:

"You wouldn’t be talking about the Jingguang Tomb on the outskirts of the provincial city, would you?"