Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 197 197: Brother-in-Law! Brother-in-Law!

Chen Xiao knew very well that Xie Wensheng in front of him was all about business.

He didn't think Xie Wensheng was wrong.

In fact, he didn't think Xie Wensheng's reaction was slow either.

Simply put, Xie Wensheng's reaction let him know that the other party hadn't thought about the taxi yet!

Of course, Chen Xiao also admitted that each of his questions carried a bit of temper.

Xie Wensheng gave a bitter smile when questioned and then made a gesture of invitation, "Mr. Chen, please come with me."

Chen Xiao nodded, and soon Xie Wensheng opened the door to an interrogation room, where Lin Yao was sitting.

Although she was absent-mindedly resting her chin on her hand, she still looked quite spirited.

As soon as she saw Chen Xiao, her originally wandering gaze was instantly filled with joy.

"Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law!"

"Don't jump to conclusions yet, sit down... I have important things to ask you." Chen Xiao said seriously.

Lin Yao pouted and nodded, "Alright, go ahead and ask."

"Do you remember the license plate or the operating company of the taxi you took?"

"Of course, I remember."

"Give the information to Captain Xie."

Lin Yao let out a sound of acknowledgment and, with a puzzled look, told Xie Wensheng the taxi information she recalled.

Unfortunately, in this era, taxis are not yet required to have driver information inside; otherwise, they could have directly targeted the person.

After receiving the information, Xie Wensheng immediately sent his people to handle it.

At this moment, Chen Xiao also asked with concern, "You haven't encountered any trouble here, have you?"

"No, just now Captain Xie had someone buy me a portion of pork knuckle rice, although it was a bit greasy to eat." Lin Yao said with a smile.

Xie Wensheng came back and said, "Rest assured, we wouldn't do anything to Miss Lin here. It's Mr. Chen who made me realize that I was too business-like before; I should be more tactful when colleagues from other units reach out to me."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but smile slightly, "Captain Xie is just following the rules, after all. Now that I've asked what I needed to, should I step aside for a bit?"

"No need, I actually want to take this opportunity to chat with you."

Chen Xiao curiously asked, "What does Captain Xie want to chat about with me?"

"When that colleague contacted me by phone earlier, he mentioned you are a very skilled detective, and now I have indeed witnessed that. I just wanted to ask, are you familiar with the case involving Miss Lin Yao?"

Upon Xie Wensheng's inquiry, Chen Xiao directly shook his head, "I'm not familiar. I came here only because she was brought in by you guys, and she was involved because her stolen purse was found near the crime scene. As a family member, I naturally don't suspect she's the murderer or disposed of bodies. So, I have one purpose, to find this motorcycle thief, and help Lin Yao retrieve the fifty thousand yuan."

"Ah, just think how hard we ordinary folks have to work to earn fifty thousand yuan!"

Lin Yao nodded repeatedly, and Xie Wensheng smiled, "Understood, then please wait here, Mr. Chen. Once we find and investigate the taxi driver, if it turns out they were conspiring, we'll release Miss Lin Yao as soon as possible."

Xie Wensheng ended his remark there.

Chen Xiao instructed Lin Yao with a few more words before he left the interrogation room.

Seeing Song Ru still waiting, Chen Xiao said, "You can go back first, I'll wait here for Lin Yao."

"It's no trouble, Mr. Chen. After all, there's nothing much for me when I go back."

Noticing the fatigue on Song Ru's face, Chen Xiao spoke up again to suggest he go back to rest.

But Song Ru shook his head, "Mr. Chen, please allow me to do something for you!"

Once the words were said, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated.

The two of them sat together chatting casually, but neither Chen Xiao nor Song Ru mentioned Song Zhen.

The conversation was interrupted by a call from Guo Qing.

Chen Xiao stepped aside with his phone, and as soon as he spoke, Guo Qing asked:

"What happened with your sister-in-law? I just arrived at the Song Family, and Song Ru's wife told me you were all at the criminal investigation team?"

Chen Xiao briefly explained, and Guo Qing, comprehending, exclaimed in surprise, "This is so unfortunate! First, her purse was robbed, and now she's involved in a murder case. But with a talented brother-in-law like you, I guess you'll get her out soon."

"I hope everything goes smoothly. So, do you have any plans coming up?"

Guo Qing laughed, "The Guo Family also has businesses here; it's just a different line of work. After I landed in Shencheng City this afternoon, I immediately contacted some people from above to arrange a dinner gathering."

"Then here's wishing President Guo a great success!"

"Stop teasing me. The project was your doing; you surely understand better how hard it is to establish a foothold here."

"Good things take time."

"Haha, since Lin Yao is fine, I'll hang up now."

"Okay, handle your social affairs well." As Chen Xiao spoke, he was about to hang up the phone, but Guo Qing suddenly asked:

"Oh right, is the case your sister-in-law involved in a big one?"

"The police haven't disclosed anything to me, so I don't know for sure yet. However, Song Ru mentioned the case seems to be a series of incidents, probably not small."

"I see... Alright then, I'd better go; they're calling for me inside."

Guo Qing hung up the phone hurriedly, and as Chen Xiao pocketed his phone, ready to turn around, his attention was caught by two figures passing outside the police team entrance.

It was a father and daughter who looked like a grandfather and granddaughter.

The girl was only four or five, the age of a kindergarten student.

She was holding a large rainbow candy, licking it as she walked.

It was unclear whether the candy was too heavy or her small backpack was full of things.

After walking a few more steps, the little girl let go of her father's hand, supporting her knees, and said:

"Daddy, Xiaoyu is so tired."

The man's hair was already half-gray, and he turned his head slightly, saying:

"Tired after just a few steps, are you lying to daddy?"

"No! Daddy, do you know how heavy my backpack is? I have two books and several pencils in it! It's so heavy!"

The man couldn't help but laugh, gently patting the little girl's head, then squatted down.

The little girl giggled happily, lying on the man's back, and asked, "Daddy, was work tough for you today?"

"Daddy's work wasn't hard."

"But you have sweat on the bridge of your nose."

"It's because the weather is hot."

"Right, it's so hot. How about Xiaoyu buys you ice cream?"

The man's lips curved up, "Do you have money?"

"Well... no, but can I borrow from daddy, and when Xiaoyu grows up and earns money, I'll pay you back!"

"You little rascal! Where did you learn about borrowing money from?"

"My new friend Da Mao said it. He said you could borrow erasers, borrow pencils, and even borrow money!"

The man became serious, "Whether it's money or things, except for daddy, you shouldn't borrow from anyone else, understand?"

The daughter nodded seriously, but thoughtfully asked, "Understood, but if it's mommy or brother, Xiaoyu can't borrow either?"

The man's steps paused, then he fell silent, bowing his head even lower.