Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 230 230: Who Has the Nerve to Call Himself Your Brother?

When Chen Xiao drove to Yang Lake.

The rain had already lessened.

It seemed like it would stop soon.

Chen Xiao didn't open the umbrella, just kept it in hand in case of need.

Walking on the concrete road by Yang Lake, Chen Xiao didn't feel a sense of eeriness.

He just thought there were too many trees planted here.

Especially after the rain, being here felt particularly refreshing.

Chen Xiao walked silently like this.

During this, he encountered some people, but they were all factory workers getting off work nearby.

At this time, workers, especially those in footwear and mechanical jobs, almost all left work very late.

Everyone's face was filled with fatigue.

But at six or seven in the morning, they seemed full of energy again, plunging into that boring and repetitive work.

Chen Xiao wanted to stop someone to chat.

But seeing their weary looks, he could only continue walking alone.

Today's Yang Lake is exactly as Xie Wensheng described.

It no longer has the scale it once did.

Now it looks like a scenic lake, the water no longer clear, but instead a rich green.

It feels like if someone fell in, they might drown or be poisoned.

After walking almost halfway around, Chen Xiao felt a bit regretful.

He felt like he was just wandering aimlessly after a meal late at night.

It would be better to look for some archives or documentaries for a more direct understanding of Yang Lake back then.

After walking a bit more, Chen Xiao already wanted to go back.

This trip, even though he carried a conspicuous red umbrella, brought nothing of interest.

Out of boredom, he decided to open the red umbrella.

After all, passing under the trees, raindrops were still dripping down.

Raindrops falling on the head, the coolness gives involuntary shivers.

Chen Xiao didn't like that feeling.

Finally, he returned to the car.

Chen Xiao took out a clean towel to wipe his face and arms.

Just as he was about to drive away, he suddenly noticed several female workers finishing their shift beside the car, pulling each other along.

"Come with us, they're waiting for us at the barbecue stand!"

"Yeah, after eating, they'll take us to the internet cafe for an all-nighter! We can play Dance Dance Revolution and KartRider!"

"No, I'm so hungry, I'll just buy a bread then go back to sleep. I've already told the supervisor, I'm quitting after a few more days."

"Ah... you're really quitting! What about us when you leave?"

"Since I'm quitting, we should spend time together, otherwise when will we see each other again!"

The girl being coaxed shook her head with a smile. After her gaze lifted slightly, her eyes appeared a bit distant.

Who knows who she suddenly thought of, her eyes betraying a smile.

Chen Xiao looked in astonishment at the female workers passing by his car.

Not until they had passed did Chen Xiao hurriedly honk the horn.

"Beep... Beep!"

The sharp sound of the horn startled the female workers into jumping.

Several of them instinctively hid behind one of their own.

That female worker was also a bit scared, but she continued staring at the car intently.

Chen Xiao opened the car door, got out, and with a grin addressed the protective female worker, saying:

"Xiaoxiu, are you surprised, huh?"

Ye Xiu's eyes widened immediately.

"Brother Chen Xiao!"

"It's me!"

"Oh my gosh, it's really you!"

Ye Xiu ran over full of surprise, inspecting him top to bottom, her joy evident.

Chen Xiao hadn't expected this.

But it also wasn't entirely surprising.

Back then, Ye Xiu always said she was working in the south, and when she left Xiaofeng Village, she mentioned she had to handle her sister Ye Wei's affairs before returning to her old factory to collect her wages.

So, meeting Ye Xiu again was a delightful surprise!

Seeing it was Ye Xiu's acquaintance, the female workers came forward one by one.

"Ye Xiu, who is he?"

"That horn scared us to death, thought we did something wrong!"

Ye Xiu quickly introduced: "He's a very good brother I know!"

Chen Xiao also smiled and greeted them: "Hello everyone."

With both sides acquainted, Ye Xiu asked curiously: "Brother Chen Xiao, what brings you to Shencheng City?"

"Some business brought me here, and I happened to hear you guys talking. Just got off work?"

Ye Xiu nodded: "Yes, we work late every night, then walk back to the dormitory."

As she spoke, one of the female workers' phones rang.

The loud volume made Chen Xiao glance at it; however, the female worker's knockoff phone seemed to lack something.

It took Chen Xiao a while to realize what was missing was the scrolling LED lights.

"We're coming now, Ye Xiu met a friend, we're chatting for a bit," said the female worker, hanging up.

Ye Xiu then tugged on Chen Xiao, saying, "Brother Chen Xiao, I'm hungry, let me treat you to some good food!"

As she spoke, Ye Xiu was about to explain to her colleagues, but they heckled: "Why don't we all go together? Let's meet our other friends!"

Chen Xiao waited for Ye Xiu's decision.

But Ye Xiu shook her head: "You guys go ahead, I just met my brother, he'll take me back to the dorm later."

"Okay then, bye Ye Xiu, bye Chen Xiao~~~"

The female workers laughed and walked away, and Chen Xiao waved goodbye, before following Ye Xiu to a roadside late-night snack shop.

Inside, Ye Xiu ordered a lot of food.

Chen Xiao could tell it would cost quite a bit.

And as soon as Ye Xiu sat back down, she smiled and said, "Brother Chen Xiao, hand me your wallet."

"Why?"

"I know you too well, so I'm forbidding you from paying! Hand over your wallet, I'll give it back when we leave, otherwise, you're eating alone."

Chen Xiao reluctantly took out his wallet.

After Ye Xiu took it, Chen Xiao asked, "Have you been in touch with Dali lately?"

"Yes, he calls me every day, every time we talk, I fall asleep. He's a real bother." Though Ye Xiu said she was bothered, her lips curved up involuntarily.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao was relieved.

"He's been in the Provincial City recently, studying with Grandpa Guo," Chen Xiao casually mentioned Luo Dali's situation.

But the next second, Ye Xiu's eyes dimmed.

Chen Xiao keenly sensed her mood and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

"Ah... nothing. Just that, he's studying under Grandpa Guo, but calls me no matter how late, won't that hinder him?"

Chen Xiao was about to explain when Ye Xiu's phone rang.

Ye Xiu put it on speaker, and on the other end, Luo Dali's conspicuous voice came through:

"Hello, Xiuxiu, are you back at the dorm? It's already a new day, only five more days until you leave the wicked Shencheng, have you thought about your next stop in life?"

"No, I haven't thought about it, I'm not back at the dorm yet."

"What? It's this late, and you're not back at the dorm?! It's noisy on your end!"

"I'm having a late-night snack with a brother I know."

The phone went silent for a second, then Luo Dali got anxious: "Brother? Which brother? You've never called me brother, who has such a big face!"