Chapter 150 (2/2)

“Probably next month,” Cui Jing replied.

Jiao counted the days and asked, “So you won’t be here when I deliver my baby?”

“Yes, we’ll probably miss it by twenty days or more,” Cui Jing replied with a nod.

“Can’t you stay any longer?” Jiao pouted. Clearly, she was unhappy about Cui Jing’s early departure.

“Sorry, I can’t. The school schedule and other things have already been decided,” Cui Jing apologize as she held Jiao’s arm. “But don’t worry. I’ll buy presents for you and your baby. Just tell me what you want!” Cui Jing comforted Jiao and put a hand on her pregnant belly.

“Fine!” Jiao brushed Cui Jing’s hand away. “You promise? Promise me you won’t regret this!”

“Of course not!” Cui Jing nodded her head vigorously. “After all, I am your son’s mother in law! Right?”

Cui Jing walked Jiao to the Ju-An district and reminded her to be careful before she left.

As she walked home alone, Jiao’s every step was made with careful consideration for her big belly. When she finally entered the house, she saw that Jiang Zhengkai was sitting frustrated in the living room.

“Honey? You’re home so early today?” Jiao closed the door and walked to Jiang Zhengkai in surprise. “What’s wrong? You look upset.”

“I have been suspended.” Jiang Zhengkai shrugged. He looked calm but also frustrated.

“What? Why?” Jiao looked at Jiang Zhengkai, flabbergasted. “What for? Was it Commissioner Yao? Why did he suspend you?”

“No, it was not Commissioner Yao.” Jiang Zhengkai breathed in. Then, he exhaled with a bitter smile. “I am being investigated by the Prosecutor General’s Office, so I have to be suspended.”

“The Prosecutor General’s Office? I don’t understand.” Jiao sat next to Jiang Zhengkai, still in astonishment.

“It’s not a big deal.” Jiang Zhengkai yawned. Then he turned to face Jiao and elaborated in a calm manner. “Remember Li Hongbin? They said that I was suspected in a cover up of a physical a.s.sault claim.”

“Li? Cover up?” Jiao frowned. “You mean that time when Li Hongbin was beaten up by Meng?”

“Yup!” Jiang Zhengkai nodded.

“But, wasn’t that Li Hongbin’s fault? Didn’t he act improperly at that time? Didn’t he go crazy? And, didn’t he also say that he wouldn’t press charges?” Jiao bursted out in a series of questions.

“Hahaha! Calm down.” Jiang Zhengkai laughed bitterly, then said, “I guess, perhaps I just made somebody unhappy. It’s easy for them to find an excuse and punish me since I’m just a regular police officer.” Jiang Zhengkai combed Jiao’s hair and asked, “Honey, what do you want to eat? Let me cook for you.”

“That’s so unfair!” Jiao sat still on the couch, pouting. “I have to talk to Commissioner Yao! It’s not even your fault!”

“It’s fine.” Jiang Zhengkai kissed Jiao’s forehead. “Li Hongbin’s father is a veteran police officer. So, all of this makes sense. Just let it be. Look on the bright side. Didn’t this suspension come at just right in time? Now I can stay home and take care of you! Now, rest here while I go cook dinner.” Jiang Zhengkai walked into the kitchen.

Jiao sat down on the couch, watching Jiang Zhengkai disappear into the kitchen. Soon, sounds of cooking rang out into the living room. Jiao felt extremely sad for him. She wanted to cry, but no tears came out. She knew that Jiang Zhengkai cared deeply about the investigation, and that the suspension would aggravate him very much. But he had deliberately pretended that he didn’t care about it as he didn’t to make her worry about him.

Fine! Perhaps, letting it be would be the best for him? Jiao touched her belly and thought. Deep down, she had wanted Jiang Zhengkai to quit his job since a long time ago. However, she had never told him because she knew that he loved his job. Maybe the end of this investigation would be a good opportunity for them to start a new life?