Chapter 46: Wolf-Like Company (1/2)

Seeing that Chen s.h.i.+ didn't answer, Lin Dongxue further prompted, “What special day is today? Did you have a friend who died today?”

“Let me keep a little privacy.” Chen s.h.i.+ regained his usual expression.

The two watched a variety show for a while. Lin Dongxue said, “Oh hey, have you heard of Song Lang?”

Chen s.h.i.+, who was cutting an apple, paused and asked, “Your ex-boyfriend?”

“Go die! This person is a genius detective. I heard that he is particularly powerful. There is no unsolvable case if it is overseen by him. I think if you are a person in Long'An City, you should have heard of him!”

“No, I only came here two years ago.”

“Oh, I can't tell by your accent.”

“I learned quickly. I chat all day with the pa.s.sengers, so I gradually changed my accent... Why did you suddenly ask me this?”

“Nothing, really. I just heard about it from my brother a few days ago, and I just suddenly thought about it, that's all.”

On the TV, the advertis.e.m.e.nt was broadcasting. Lin Dongxue got up and packed the dishes. She was a little hesitant in her heart. Should I chase him away? But looking at him, it seems he just wants to stay here for a while without any ulterior motives.

Hesitant for a long time, she finally said, “I have to take a shower.”

“Oh! Then you go.” Chen s.h.i.+'s eyes stared at the TV and replied casually.

Lin Dongxue was so angry in her heart. Is this person pretending to be stupid? Wasn't it a very obvious way to get rid of him?

She went into the bathroom, locked the door and started taking a shower. She kept an ear out to listen out for any motions happening outside. Her heart was a little uneasy. At the end of the day, there was a man in her house.

At this time, she heard the sound of water as well as pots and pans.

She was very curious and wanted to open the door a little to see what the guy was up to, but she held herself back.

After the shower, she came out to no one in the room. Lin Dongxue found that the dishes in the kitchen had been cleaned and inserted on the shelf. The TV in the living room was still on. There was a plate of peeled apples on the coffee table. Next to it, there was a note that read, “I am leaving. Take an early rest. I'll see you tomorrow!”

Lin Dongxue smiled, picked up a slice of apple and put it in her mouth.

The next morning, the three people met at the station. Chen s.h.i.+ was back to his usual vibrant look, carrying a bag of breakfast in his hand. Xu Xiaodong said, “Hey, brother Chen, are you treating us to breakfast?”

“Sorry, this is not for you.”

“Surely you didn't buy it for Captain Peng again?” Lin Dongxue said.

“If I'm asking for something of someone, of course I have to bring some goods!”

“Psh, you only know to buy it for him, never buying anything for us. We count as temporary partners!” Lin Dongxue said unhappily.

“Okay, okay, I'll treat you guys later.”

As he said this, Chen s.h.i.+ arrived at the forensics department. As soon as he entered the room, he saw several researchers lying on the tables and chairs sleeping soundly. The paper basket at the foot of Peng Sijue's feet were full of used coffee cups. It seems that they had pulled another all-nighter. Lin Dongxue couldn't help but think that Captain Peng was too strong being able to pull two all-nighters in a row.

Hearing the footsteps, Peng Sijue turned around in his chair. His eyes were surrounded by two dark circles and his skin color was paler than usual. He said, “You guys sure are running around a lot!”

“I want to ask for a favor. I want to borrow something.” Chen s.h.i.+ said as he put the breakfast on the table.

Peng Sijue glanced at the things in the bag and sneered. “I knew that you wouldn't visit the Sanbao Temple unless you wanted something. When you have a use for me, you always try to act nice and all.”

“You make me sound so shallow. How about I buy you breakfast every day? I pa.s.s by here every time I start my orders for the day anyway.”

“Save the act. Don't appear in front of me all the time... What do you want to borrow?”

“I need a set of equipment for investigating blood stains.”

This time, Peng Sijue was surprisingly accepting of the request. He stood up and went to the back room, and then came back carrying a silver-white forensic investigation box and said, “Do you know how to use it?”

“You teach me!” Chen s.h.i.+ smiled.