Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 228 228: Loyal Dog, Grand Dreams!

When they came out of Xie Wensheng's old house, it was already almost nine in the evening.

But both of them stood under the eaves while it was raining heavily outside.

Xie Wensheng was quite annoyed with such weather.

"It was fine when we arrived, and now it's pouring rain."

"Let's run over, we should head back."

"You wait here, I'll go to the car to get an umbrella."

Xie Wensheng said that and directly ran towards the car, not giving Chen Xiao a chance to speak.

Seeing that Xie Wensheng was already soaked, Chen Xiao continued to wait under the eaves.

Soon he brought the umbrella, and Chen Xiao got into the car with it.

As Xie Wensheng wiped the rain off himself, he continued to complain: "This damn weather, when you want it to rain it doesn't, but when you don't want it to, it pours. Seems like even the heavens are useless."

Chen Xiao chuckled bitterly a couple of times, as Xie Wensheng continued driving back.

Just as he drove, Xie Wensheng suddenly changed direction.

Curious, Chen Xiao asked, "Are we going somewhere else?"

"To Jiang Anguang's clinic, I reckon that dog is still at the door."

Chen Xiao had indeed forgotten about the dog called Duoduo that Qin Ling left with Jiang Anguang.

"What happened to the dog after we left the criminal police squad that day?"

"It sleeps at home at night and waits at the criminal police squad's door during the day. Ah, besides anything else, it's really a loyal dog. But how could it know that its master had already been transferred to the detention center?"

Chen Xiao nodded, "And what has it been eating during this time?"

"I feed it when I can. Originally I wanted to take it home, but unfortunately, it won't follow me. Let's go have a look, maybe we can find it a place to stay."

"Then let's go take a look," said Chen Xiao.

Soon, the two returned to Jiang Anguang's clinic.

Sure enough, at the clinic's entrance, they saw Duoduo all wet.

As the car pulled up to the store entrance, Duoduo noticeably lifted its head.

But after glancing at the car, its head drooped again.

Xie Wensheng walked over and took out some sausages he bought on the way, tearing them open and placing them in front of Duoduo.

"Aren't you a dignified dog? Didn't you eat everything I brought you clean before?"

Duoduo blinked and turned its head to one side.

Xie Wensheng couldn't help but get annoyed: "Are you looking down on me? Do you realize the trouble your departure has caused?"

Saying this, Xie Wensheng reached out and patted the dog's head, "Bark at me twice, and I'll take you home. Although I captured your only kin, I think you're sensible enough. I had no choice, I had to catch him. Don't wait anymore, you won't get what you're waiting for."

Duoduo still turned its head away, ignoring Xie Wensheng.

Though when Xie Wensheng handed over a sausage, Duoduo ate it this time.

This delighted Xie Wensheng: "Hey, this little guy has come around."

Chen Xiao also laughed.

After feeding, Xie Wensheng continued, "Hurry and bark at me twice, bark and I'll take you. In the future, you'll have meals three times a day and a bed to sleep in."

Duoduo still ignored, hiding under the clinic eaves to sleep by itself.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao asked, "Doesn't Jiang Anguang have an in-law?"

"Yeah, after confirming he has no connection to the case, I found him, but the dog still wouldn't go with him. I even took it to see Jiang Anguang, but it just stayed here."

Chen Xiao looked and said, "Then forget it, as long as someone feeds it every now and then, it's fine. It has the ability to survive on its own, otherwise, it wouldn't be able to return home with feet all bloody from running."

"I know, I'm just worried it might get snatched by dog catchers."

Chen Xiao didn't say much.

After placing all the bought items on the ground, Xie Wensheng said, "Leave these to eat slowly. When you're done, it might be a while before I come to see you, don't starve yourself by then."

After saying that, Xie Wensheng stood up straight.

Duoduo lifted its head, eyes always on Xie Wensheng, but still didn't bark those two barks at him.

Even when Xie Wensheng tried to pull it, it still didn't move.

Finally, Chen Xiao and Xie Wensheng could only get in the car.

As Chen Xiao watched Duoduo's figure in the rearview mirror gradually fade away, he couldn't help but think of a movie.

But as he thought about it, Chen Xiao suddenly said, "Captain Xie, do you really think Duoduo's disappearance was a mere coincidence?"

Xie Wensheng furrowed his brows, shook his head and said, "Not sure. Director Zhu examined it, although he's a forensic expert, he could identify the scars. During its disappearance over a month or two, it should've been tied for a long time, causing scars all around its neck."

"It was also whipped, or something similar, but you know, when people go missing, they often can't be found."

Chen Xiao hesitated a bit, in the end, he didn't voice what he just thought of.

One, because Xie Wensheng was about to undergo surgery, and two, the case was already established fact.

Jiang Anguang indeed committed murder out of rage due to Duoduo's disappearance.

But whether Duoduo was stolen from the clinic or ran off and was imprisoned by someone, no one knows anymore.

If it was the latter, who can do anything about those who detained the dog?

Even if it was the former, evidence would still be needed to prove the dog was stolen.

And stealing a dog, how serious is that crime anyway?

The root of the serial murder was Jiang Anguang, he wielded the knife without figuring out the truth!

Yet, Chen Xiao still silently glanced at the rearview mirror.

Even though there was no longer any sign of Duoduo.

.........

Before long, Xie Wensheng had already dropped Chen Xiao off at his residence.

As they parted, Chen Xiao reminded, "When you're having surgery, remember to let me know."

"Alright, regarding the Yang Lake Phantom matter, I'll have someone send some materials to you so you can look into it when you have time."

Chen Xiao nodded, "Mm, you should also prepare yourself, it's not suitable to be so busy before the surgery."

"Got it." Xie Wensheng smiled and drove off.

Watching the car disappear into the distance, only then did Chen Xiao turn around.

In the room, Lin Yao and Zhao Xiaoyu were chatting about something.

Chen Xiao asked with a smile, "What are you talking about? Why do you look so full of anticipation?"

Lin Yao hurriedly said, "Hey, brother-in-law... didn't you go out socializing tonight? You actually don't look like you've been drinking!"

"Just had dinner with Captain Xie tonight, no drinking."

"So, since your socializing is over, are we going back to Dongzhou?" Lin Yao asked.

Chen Xiao shook his head, "Not going back for now, aren't you starting a business? Didn't you keep clamoring for success?"

"Of course I do! I don't want to be a freeloader! But I'm just worried about you guys, so I thought about going back for a bit."

"If you want to see Mom and Dad, you don't have to wait for me. If you think there's no need to go back, just go ahead and do your thing. If you face setbacks, just come home. There's always food for you at home."

Lin Yao immediately became indignant:

"I don't want to live off you, I can earn for myself! Hmph, let the fish leap freely in the vast sea, and let the bird fly across the high sky!" Lin Yao declared with great pride.

Chen Xiao gave a thumbs-up, "Then go for it. The rain is just right out there!"

Lin Yao made a sound of disapproval, and Zhao Xiaoyu said, "Uncle Chen, what is your dream?"

Chen Xiao was a bit surprised, "You were just talking about dreams?"

"Yes, Sister Lin Yao said she has a really big dream!"

Lin Yao's complexion changed as Chen Xiao asked, "How come I don't know about her big dream?"

"Sister Lin Yao said she wants to earn a lot of money, and then build the most luxurious house in the world…."

Chen Xiao nodded, that indeed counts as a dream.

Just the next second, Zhao Xiaoyu continued, "She also wants to pave the big house with gold, so every day she can be shining, dazzling everyone's eyes! But, Uncle Chen, I think dazzling others' eyes isn't nice."

As Zhao Xiaoyu spoke, Lin Yao screamed and leapt over.

Chen Xiao praised, "What a plain and unadorned dream!"