When the na Cao Chan was ntioned.
Xie Wensheng didn't notice the flash of surprise in Chen Xiao's eyes.
But before the confusion in his heart was resolved, Xie Wensheng spoke about another incredibly surprising matter.
"The person who introduced
to your sister-in-law was my dad!"
The matchmaker for Xie Wensheng and Cao Chan was Xie Yan!
Both Chen Xiao and Lin Xi looked completely shocked, while Cao Chan nodded with a smile:
"Yes, Dad was our matchmaker. I am an orphan, and we t during a volunteer event. Later, Dad introduced
to Wensheng. We quickly got to know each other and eventually ford the family we have now."
"Sister-in-law, did you have no family growing up?"
"Hmm, my parents disappeared when I was very young."
"I see, well... let's not talk about this." Chen Xiao said with a smile, then changed the subject:
"By the way, Captain Xie, you know I have a friend who's really good at fortune-telling. How about giving
both your and your sister-in-law's birth details, and I'll let him predict the outco."
Xie Wensheng reacted: "You're talking about Dayou, right? Indeed... he did an impressive fortune-telling for Xue Xiangdi and Xiong Ruru before!"
Saying that, Xie Wensheng wrote down his birth details and said with a smile:
"Even though I'm a policeman, I have to admit, there really are extraordinary people in this world!"
Seeing that Xie Wensheng didn't resist, Chen Xiao turned to Cao Chan and Ye Suzhi: "Sister-in-law, Aunt, why don't you write yours down too, just for so peace of mind."
Ye Suzhi didn't hesitate to write hers, while Cao Chan said with a smile: "Why even mine?"
"You and Captain Xie are one unit, after all."
"Alright then, I'll have a go too." Cao Chan didn't refuse and swiftly wrote down her birth details.
After receiving them, Chen Xiao left the ward, while Lin Xi stayed behind chatting with Cao Chan.
In the hallway, Chen Xiao called Liu Dayou: "I've sent you all the birth details. Make sure you focus on predicting Cao Chan's life path in particular."
"I understand, Brother Chen, but you know fortune-telling isn't always accurate."
"It's alright, no one will know if you're right or wrong, just give it a try."
"Okay."
After finishing the call, Chen Xiao put down his phone, but when he turned around, Cao Chan was already standing by the door, looking at him.
Chen Xiao squinted slightly as Cao Chan walked over with a smile, saying:
"Chen Xiao, thank you all for being so attentive to Wensheng's matters."
"It's the least I can do, Sister-in-law. Why so polite with ?"
"It's not politeness, but genuine gratitude. I also know you've been investigating my father-in-law's death, which weighs heavily on Wensheng's heart, and you are the only one he can rely on."
Listening to Cao Chan's words, Chen Xiao felt a bit conflicted inside.
He looked at Cao Chan and asked: "Sister-in-law, do you think I must find out the truth about the Yang Lake Phantom Case?"
Cao Chan lowered her head: "You've accepted Wensheng's commission, so he probably wants to find out the truth, right?"
"And if the final result is bad for him, do you think it should still be revealed?"
Cao Chan chuckled softly: "That's your business as investigators; what do I know about such things?"
"But as his wife, I think this is the ti you should help him make a choice."
"I won't make that choice."
With that, Cao Chan turned and went back to the ward.
Chen Xiao watched her figure, feeling increasingly uneasy.
The conversation earlier seed either like Chen Xiao was overthinking it, or both he and Cao Chan were hinting at sothing.
Yet Chen Xiao couldn't decipher what the blind man ant.
Nor could he explain, if it was really Cao Chan, how she managed to push Lian Da and the others to their death.
Furthermore, since Xie Yan introduced Cao Chan, Xie Wensheng should know her past, logically speaking.
As he watched Cao Chan about to enter the ward, Chen Xiao called out: "Sister-in-law, do you know about the Luming Ridge Reservoir case in 1990?"
Cao Chan paused, shook her head with her back to Chen Xiao, and said: "Never heard of it."
Chen Xiao didn't reply further.
After Cao Chan went inside, Lin Xi also ca out, frowning:
"It seems like it, but not quite. Many things can't be explained."
"Indeed."
"But if it were the case, how would you choose?"
"I don't know." Chen Xiao was about to speak when a call from Qin Fei to Jiao Hu ca through.
"Hello, Chen Xiao, it's Jiao Hu. Qin Fei said you were looking for ?"
"Director Jiao, do you have any mory of the Luming Ridge Reservoir case in 1990?"
Jiao Hu paused briefly and replied: "I have so recollection, but that case was handled by Xie Yan and his junior. It seed after that case, his junior left to go into business. They never found the real culprit because there were only a few footprints."
"It seems that was the reason Zuo Shu was so devastated and never returned to the police force."
Chen Xiao didn't expect that the Luming Ridge Reservoir case was what led Zuo Shu to leave the police for business!
Before this, Ye Suzhi had only ntioned that Zuo Shu wasn't interested in the police world, causing much confusion for Xie Yan, who almost ca to blows over it several tis!
Listening to Jiao Hu, Chen Xiao couldn't help but ask: "In the Luming Ridge Reservoir case files, besides the two main investigating officers, why aren't the deceased's relatives recorded, considering the deceased couple was already in their forties?"
"I wasn't on the criminal police team back then, so I only know who was investigating the case, not the details. The files should record it, but if not, then perhaps they had no children."
Jiao Hu's words suggested he wasn't very familiar with the 1990 Luming Ridge Reservoir case.
However, Jiao Hu's comnts did reveal that Zuo Shu was involved in the reservoir case investigation!
Coincidentally, Chen Xiao already had a dinner appointnt with Zuo Shu that evening, so after a brief conversation with Jiao Hu, he ended the call.
Shortly after, Guo Qing called, saying he and Zuo Shu were already on their way to the restaurant.
Checking the ti, Chen Xiao and Lin Xi didn't stay at the hospital any longer; after bidding farewell to Xie Wensheng, they headed straight for the restaurant.
On the way, Lin Xi sat quietly in the passenger seat.
Chen Xiao silently drove the car.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Guo Qing and Zuo Shu had already arrived.
Chen Xiao pushed open the private room door and imdiately saw Zuo Shu.
He had the image of a frail scholar at first glance, wearing reading glasses.
A subtle smile was in his eyes as he conversed with Guo Qing.
Upon hearing the commotion, both turned to see who was at the door.
Chen Xiao extended his hand, smiling warmly to greet:
"President Zuo, we et again!"
Zuo Shu stood up with a broad smile: "Yes, who'd have thought Chen would co to
voluntarily this ti. Looks like you've found out all about my past!"
Chen Xiao shook his head: "It wasn't intentional. I just didn't expect that there was such a connection between you and Captain Xie Wensheng's family!"
Zuo Shu smiled: "Indeed. But you're here now, which ans you've found sothing about the 1990 Luming Ridge Reservoir case, right?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's gaze sharpened.
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