Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 223 223: When People Face Death

Facing the camera, Chen Xiao clearly answered every question regarding the case.

However, he said what needed to be said, and naturally did not say a word about what shouldn't be mentioned.

Moreover, he subtly mentioned his business with the Guo Family in Shencheng City multiple times, achieving his intended purpose.

When the journalists surrounded Jiao Hu, he too answered seamlessly.

It was as if he was returning a favor; Jiao Hu also casually mentioned Dragon Cauldron a couple of times.

Thus, the journalists dispersed, and Chen Xiao sincerely said to Jiao Hu:

"Director Jiao, thank you!"

"We don't need to be so formal. It's all for the better, right?"

Since Jiao Hu said this, Chen Xiao naturally did not pursue the matter further.

Soon after, Jiao Hu also took the opportunity to leave, and Song Ru had already arrived in a car to pick up Chen Xiao and the others.

Sitting in the car heading to the Song Family, Zhao Xiaoyu kept trailing behind Lin Yao.

Chen Xiao and Zhao Hai chatted sporadically, until Lin Xi's phone call came through.

"Honey, did Xiaoyao call to say the case is solved?"

"Yes, everything went smoothly and was completed successfully."

"That's good. Guess who I'm with right now!"

Listening to Lin Xi's words, Chen Xiao couldn't help being curious.

At this time, Lin Xi must be at work.

But since she asked, Chen Xiao naturally had to guess among people he knew.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Xiao asked surprisingly, "You're not with Elder Guo, are you?"

"Clever! Elder Guo has decided to invest in a food city in our Dongzhou, and also to build that Lobster Base you mentioned." Lin Xi said, and Chen Xiao realized.

"Let Elder Guo speak to you. He's right next to me!"

"Okay."

Chen Xiao replied and soon Guo Zhengchang spoke: "I am aware of what happened in Shencheng City. Guo Qing also called me to apologize. But in the past I didn't want to distract you while you were investigating the case, now that it's over, I'd like to seek your opinion: how would you feel about taking full charge of the business over there?"

Guo Zhengchang got straight to the point without much small talk.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao refused almost without any thought:

"Elder Guo, business operations are definitely not my forte. The Shencheng business is significant for the Guo Family, so you should not waver on such matters!"

"But I'm very disappointed in Guo Qing this time!"

"Everyone makes mistakes and horses stumble; you can't negate all his efforts just because he was momentarily anxious, right?"

Chen Xiao didn't see himself as superior to Guo Qing.

Moreover, he didn't think Guo Qing's mistake this time was unforgivable.

Besides, Guo Qing is still part of the Guo Family. This partnership with the Guo Family is significant, and if he were to take control of the Shencheng business, it wouldn't benefit Chen Xiao and might even damage the good friendship he originally had with the Guo Family.

"I knew you'd say this, but Chen Xiao, I'm not young anymore, and you have a stake in the Shencheng business. If my words ever bear no weight within the Guo Family, do you know the consequences?"

Chen Xiao joked calmly: "When that time comes, I'll naturally resign."

"I trust you, and it's precisely because of this trust that I've booked an evening flight to Shencheng City. Guo Qing is indeed very capable, but his flaws are also evident. No matter the reason, I need to go over and point things out to him."

Chen Xiao didn't say anything further, just murmured: "All right, I'll go with him to meet you then."

"You can come alone, alright, I won't interrupt your conversation with Xiaoxi, you two chat."

Guo Zhengchang handed the phone back to Lin Xi.

As Chen Xiao was about to speak, Lin Xi moved to the side and spoke first: "Given the current progress, do you need to stay in Shencheng City for a while?"

"I do need to linger, after all, I've spoken publicly; I must put on a bit of a show."

"Okay, then I'll wait for you to come home. When you return, take a break at home; I'll take care of you."

Chen Xiao: "What era are we in that requires using 'take care of'?"

"I don't care, what's wrong with taking care of my man? Besides, if it weren't for Xiaoyao's incident, you wouldn't have rushed over. So to compensate, I won't allow anyone to criticize!"

Chen Xiao couldn't help but show a mischievous grin: "Can you hint at how you'll take care of me?"

"Well, listen closely, I'll whisper it to you."

Chen Xiao perked up his ears and listened intently to Lin Xi's words.

After listening, Chen Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Buy a computer tonight."

"Huh? Why?"

"I'm going to buy one as well, and we'll video chat tonight! Don't say no!"

"Um... okay, alright, strange buying things, computers are expensive."

"What did you say?"

"Uh, nothing! I will definitely buy one!"

Seeing Lin Xi being obedient, Chen Xiao finally felt satisfied and put down the phone.

Just as Chen Xiao was about to enter the house, he saw Zhao Xiaoyu running towards him and hugging his leg.

Chen Xiao smiled and rubbed Xiaoyu's head, asking, "What's wrong? Weren't you playing with Sister Lin Yao?"

"Sister Lin Yao went to help grandma cook, Uncle Chen... can we talk about secrets?"

Children have many secrets.

Chen Xiao found a bench in the yard to sit on, Zhao Xiaoyu lay on his lap, blinking her big eyes and asked:

"Uncle Chen, does everyone die eventually?"

The sudden question left Chen Xiao momentarily speechless, then he asked:

"Why does Xiaoyu ask this?"

"Although Dad always tells me that Mom and brother went to a faraway place, in truth Uncle Chen... Xiaoyu knows. I used to have a good classmate whose dad was a firefighter, but her dad died rescuing a fire and her mom always lied to her saying her dad went somewhere far."

Chen Xiao looked down at Zhao Xiaoyu.

Her eyes didn't actually have many complex emotions, only the longing for her mom and brother.

But this scene involuntarily reminded Chen Xiao of an experience from his past life.

It should have been when he was thirty-two or thirty-three, he went to a place called Yingzhou for work. At the time, his landlord died due to an accident, and the whole family lied to the landlord's daughter, saying he went far away.

This seems to be the only answer people in this country think of when facing such a problem.

Many people actually know this method doesn't keep the truth from their children forever.

But for whatever reason, as long as the child doesn't bring it up, nobody will expose it.

Chen Xiao thought silently, and soon felt some moisture on his leg.

Looking down, he saw big teardrops in Zhao Xiaoyu's eyes.

Chen Xiao didn't comfort her, just gently patted her back and said: "Just think of them fondly, Xiaoyu; they will feel the same way about you."

"You need to be good, study well, eat well, grow up nicely, and even if you never see your brother and mom, they'll be happy every single day."