Chapter 54: Campus Dismembered Body Case (1/2)

Lin Dongxue went home after work in the evening. She heard the doorbell ring right after she changed her clothes.

As soon as the door opened, Chen s.h.i.+ came in with multiple bags. Lin Dongxue was stunned. “What are you doing? Are you planning to live with me?!”

Chen s.h.i.+ put all his things down. It turned out to be vegetables and meat bought from the supermarket. He lamented, “I can't stand watching you eat instant noodles every day. I'll give you a delicious meal.”

Lin Dongxue smiled bitterly but did not refuse.

After the chandelier was repaired, Chen s.h.i.+ rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen to work. Lin Dongxue did not even finish half an episode of the TV series she had been watching when Chen s.h.i.+ had already cooked up a few dishes. He made lettuce doused in oyster sauce, stir-fried marinated pork slices, and eggplants with pork mince, filling her table up with food. Lin Dongxue was full of praise, “I didn't know that you also knew how to cook!”

“Haha, I am a senior bachelor. If I can't even cook, wouldn't I just be trash?”

Lin Dongxue used her chopsticks to dig in and taste his cooking. Chen s.h.i.+'s cooking skills were very good, but she couldn't very well accept this gift knowing she'd probably have to do something in return. She pried, “You suddenly came to cook for me. What's your motive behind this?”

“When are you going to learn to think of people in a positive light?”

“It's my occupational habit.”

“Well, since you think this way, how do you plan to reward me?”

Lin Dongxue's voice became almost an octave higher. “Ha! That means you truly did harbor evil thoughts!”

“Originally, socializing is for mutual benefit. Even if it is not for any immediate benefits, it would be for the benefits of the future.”

“What do you want in return then? I'll treat you to food then.”

“Just compliment my cooking!” Seeing Lin Dongxue's surprised face, Chen s.h.i.+ sighed, “I used a lot of effort to buy ingredients and make you a nice meal, but I didn't even receive a good word from you.”

Lin Dongxue muttered, “It was yummy.”

“Good girl.” Chen s.h.i.+ smiled and dipped his head down to eat.

This guy can be really nice to people, but he takes roundabout ways to show it. Guess this could be said as a reason to why he's cute.

No, no, I can't feel good about him just because of a meal. She warned herself internally.

After dinner, Chen s.h.i.+ cleaned up the dishes. Lin Dongxue offered to do it, but Chen s.h.i.+ washed the dishes quickly in an experienced manner.

Lin Dongxue extended, “Would you like to have a cup of tea?”

“No, I'll head back home to watch TV. I'm going to take my leave.”

Lin Dongxue was a little embarra.s.sed. “I will see you off!”

When they got downstairs, Lin Dongxue received a call from Lin Qiupu. “Dongxue, are you at home right now?”

“Yes, what's up?”

“There is a private high school near Qing Zhu Road. Someone reported that they found a bag of corpses. I am busy over on my end and can't take out time to come over. You need to go over and handle it.”

When she heard that there was “a bag of corpses,” Lin Dongxue immediately thought that it was a body dismemberment case.

“Okay, I'll head over now.”

“Be careful on the road. Don't carpool with anyone! Remember to send a text message to me when you've arrived.”

“Brother, I am going to handle a case, not visit relatives.”

“Alright, alright, I have to go.” Lin Qiupu hung up the phone in embarra.s.sment.

Lin Dongxue directly opened the door and sat in the pa.s.senger seat. Chen s.h.i.+ asked, “What happened? Is there a case?”

Lin Dongxue looked at him curiously. “What are you made of?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Why do I have cases whenever I'm with you?”

“Haha, pure coincidence... Where are you heading to?”

“Qing Zhu Road!”