Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 143: Suspected Criminal of Innate Holy Body! (Please Subscribe) (2/2)
As for her looks.
Lin Chuan’s first impression: very pretty, a beauty that aroused sympathy.
Her delicate and fair face was flushed with a rosy tint, like blooming peach blossoms. Her eyes were picturesque, adorned by a tear mole beneath the outer corner, and her curved eyelashes carried a bright, spring-like smile that added a touch of vulnerability.
“Youyou?”
Lin Chuan was slightly surprised.
“It’s me!”
Youyou quickly walked over to Lin Chuan, a smile on her lips as she easily took the package from his hands to help relieve him of some of the burden.
Lin Chuan said with a smile, “Sorry to keep you waiting, mighty Youyou.”
“I’ve only just arrived myself,” Youyou looked up at Lin Chuan seriously. With his white T-shirt and casual pants, handsome features, a clean face that managed to be both delicate and masculine, and short hair that gave off a sunny vibe, he did not look like a suspect of any crime, rather… he looked like a handsome guy.
Because of this.
Youyou was somewhat surprised and complimented him, “With your looks, Lin Chuan, how did you ever think of writing novels?”
She had indeed seen Lin Chuan in the ‘anti-gambling campaign’ appearances, but the camera seldom focused on his face, primarily capturing movements of the hands. It was her first time seeing him in full view like this.
Cough, with those looks, snagging a wealthy girlfriend shouldn’t be a problem.
Faced with Youyou’s teasing, Lin Chuan grinned, “Youyou, with your looks, you could debut on the spot. Why did you choose to become an assistant editor?”
The two exchanged smiles, immediately dissolving any awkwardness usually associated with online friends meeting in person.
Besides, they often chatted with each other.
If nothing unexpected occurred, they would exchange daily greetings, brainstorm topics, discuss new book releases, performance results, market trends… They talked a lot, and why not? Lin Chuan was Youyou’s top author – oh no, her only top author!
“Oh, by the way, Youyou, this package contains a gift for you,” Lin Chuan, pulling his suitcase along, gave her a heads-up.
“You really brought it?”
Youyou’s eyes lit up, “Is it that vase?”
Lin Chuan nodded and said with a smile, “Yes, it’s a replica of the ‘Ming Hongwu Blue and White Peony Pattern Jade Spring Vase.’ It suits your personality well. Inside there’s also a replica of the ‘Qing Kangxi Five-colored Fish and Algae Pattern Douli Bowl’ for the chief editor. I’d appreciate it if you could pass it along for me.”
Youyou’s brows furrowed slightly, her lips curved into a smile, “Such long names, I can’t remember them all at once.”
Lin Chuan laughed heartily, “No need to remember, it’s just a replica craft item.”
“Did you make it yourself?”
Youyou blinked, curious.
“Yes,” Lin Chuan nodded, still smiling.
Youyou raised an eyebrow, her eyes twinkling, “So you really can forge antiques just like you write in your novels?”
“A little bit.”
Lin Chuan humbly smiled.
“Then, in your previous novels, are you just like Mr. Lin in the story, having some really strange skills?” Youyou stopped walking, turning her head and gazing at Lin Chuan with great curiosity.
“You know me, Youyou. I always strive for professionalism in my writing, constantly seeking perfection. Even though I had Big Second Uncle’s guidance, I still did a lot of research. That’s why you might have the illusion that I possess those strange skills.”
Lin Chuan firmly shook his head, immediately defending himself.
He had already been involved with plenty of cases at the Anling Police Station and didn’t want to rush to another one as soon as he arrived in Modu.
“An illusion?” asked Youyou.
“Yes, an illusion,” Lin Chuan replied with a sheepish smile.
“Got it,” Youyou’s eyes flashed with a mischievous smile, “Shall we head to the hotel now, put away our luggage, and then I can show you around Modu, how about that?”
“I’m meeting with Shen Cheng, the director in charge of the film adaptation, tomorrow, so I’ll follow your lead,” Lin Chuan happily agreed.
“Then let’s go.”
Youyou, holding the package, was all smiles.
Somehow, seeing Lin Chuan arrive in Modu felt like meeting an old friend she had known for a long time. There was both joy and surprise.
However, her thoughts were quickly replaced by astonishment.
Because two police officers in blue uniforms were approaching them.
To be precise, they were approaching Lin Chuan.
“Hello, may I ask if you are Comrade Lin Chuan?”
After comparing the photos, one of the police officers addressed Lin Chuan.
This officer was none other than Chen Hui, Officer Old Bai’s lead investigator.
Lin Chuan’s brows furrowed and his face grew serious, “Hello, officer. Yes, I am Lin Chuan. Is there something wrong?”
“Comrade Lin Chuan, you are implicated in a case involving the illegal trade of cultural relics. We kindly ask you to come with us for an inquiry,” Chen Hui nodded and stated.
“Officer, could there possibly be some misunderstanding?” Lin Chuan’s mood took a hit.
He was dumbfounded.
I just got off the plane, haven’t done anything, and now I’m wrapped up in a Modu case?
Chen Hui’s expression was serious as he spoke, “Comrade Lin Chuan, we’ve considered this carefully before deciding to ask you to come with us. For now, it’s just an inquiry, you need not be overly anxious.”
Lin Chuan swallowed hard, muttering to himself that he would have a chance to squirm his way out of it if he were in Anling, but being unfamiliar with the place here in Modu, how could he not be nervous?
At Lin Chuan’s side.
Youyou was also stunned, her face a picture of bewilderment. She turned to look at Lin Chuan, her eyes filled with confusion.
That’s nuts!
Is Lin Chuan really a suspect? To the point that the police would wait for him at the airport in Modu?
At that moment, she remembered the comments section of Lin Chuan’s novels.
There, the terms ‘suspect,’ ‘criminal record,’ ‘criminal autobiography’ were always lurking around.
Could Mr. Lin inherently be a prime suspect personified?