Translator: Eyljee
October 28, 3020. Jiang Chengyan and Yao Min came to Jiang Changping’s house in Heping District to investigate.
Jiang Chengyan stretched out his hand and pulled a paper towel and handed it to Li Qiuran, saying, “Ms. Li, we will find out the truth. Don’t be too sad.”
Li Qiuran took the paper towel, wiped her tears, and chokingly said, “He left so suddenly, how can I not be sad? I don’t understand how anyone would want to hurt such a good man as Changping, and how he used such cruel means. It’s really cruel.”
“Ms. Li, according to your knowledge, was Mr. Jiang ever in a dispute with someone before he died?”
“I never interfere in his affairs, but with his gentle temperament, he couldn’t get angry with anyone.”
“Ms. Li, do you think Mr. Jiang is likely to cheat?”
“It’s impossible!” Li Qiuran’s subconscious retort was loud, which scared Jiang Chengyan. Li Qiuran seemed to realize that she overreacted. She said in a slightly slow tone, “Changping cares about his family very much and tries his best to me and my son. He won’t cheat.”
“Ms. Li, between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. on October 22, where were you?”
“I go to bed at 9 o’clock every day, and the 22nd is no exception.” Li Qiuran frowned and asked, “What do you mean by that?”
“That is to say, after 9 pm on the 22nd, you haven’t been out again, have you?”
“The 22nd is Tuesday. Hanhan has kindergarten the next day. I coax him to sleep. We’ve already washed and in bed at 9 pm, and I haven’t been out.”
Jiang Chengyan was silent for a while. “Do you have any other properties besides this one?”
“Aside from the gallery, there’s nothing else.”
Jiang Chengyan stood up and said, “Ms. Li, before the case is cleared up, we may come back to disturb you. Please don’t leave the city for the time being.”
“As long as you can find the murderer, I will cooperate with you.”
“Rest assured that we’ll do our best. We won’t be disturbing you further. Goodbye.”
The two left Jiang Changping’s home and did not return to the police station. Instead, they went straight to the property office and identified themselves to get the surveillance video on the 22nd.
“In addition to the monitoring in the elevator, is there also a camera in the staircase of your residential unit building?”
The property manager shook his head and said, “We don’t have a staircase, but there is monitoring in the lobby on the first floor of the unit building. If someone comes down the stairs, the camera will be able to see them.”
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Jiang Chengyan nodded and took the surveillance videos of elevators 22 to 24, the first floor lobby and the exit of the parking lot.
Inside the car, Yao Min looked at Jiang Chengyan and said, “Captain, do you still doubt Li qiuran? I think she’s really in love with Jiang Changping. I don’t think she can do it.”
“Haven’t you heard a word of what she told us? If she really ‘loves Jiang Changping’ as she said, what do you think she would feel once she finds out that the man she loves is actually gay and has a regular sexual partner?”
Yao Min automatically placed herself in her shoes, and then gritted her teeth as she said, “If it were me, I would castrate his heart! No, I’ll give him a taste in his chrysanthemum!”
Jiang Chengyan said, “You dead girl, you really don’t act like a girl. How can you talk like that?”
Yao Min stuck out her tongue. “Captain, our suspicion is also based on the premise that she knows Jiang Changping is gay. But as far as how the conversation went on, I don’t think she knows the truth.”
“If there is anything suspicious, we have to check it out to know. I know you care about Jiang Xiaohan, lest the murderer truly is Li Qiuran. But as the police, what we have to do is to find the truth, defend the legal sanctity of the law, and give an account to the dead. The most taboo thing in our line of work is proactiveness and sentimentality. ”
Yao Min sighed and said, “Captain, I am aware of all this. But Jiang Xiaohan is too pitiful if the killer is indeed Li Qiuran.”
“Only the person concerned knows which is best; to live in a beautiful fantasy or in a cruel reality.”
Yao Min confusedly asked, “Captain, what do you mean?”
“It means we’re here. Let’s get out of the car.”
Standing at the gate of the police station, Jiang Chengyan thoughtlessly looked at the grocery store opposite and casually blurted, “Yao Min, how much do you think is the salary of a general sales employee?”
Yao Min was thought of it with a blank face and said, “It depends on where the salesperson work. If it’s a jewelry store or a grocery store, there will be a big difference in salary.”
“What if it’s the small supermarket opposite us?”
Yao Min inspected Jiang Chengyan and suddenly said, “You mean 514, ah. His salary there should not be too high. Maybe only four or five thousand a month? But with such a good looking boss, even if it’s only 3000 yuan, I’m willing to work there.”
Jiang Chengyan frowned slightly and asked, “Do you like him?”
“Who?” Yao Min was momentarily confused, then reacted excitedly, “Captain, if you mean Brother Ling ah, then of course I like him! He’s so good-looking and humble, much better than those pop idols! If he likes me, I would definitely flip.”
Jiang Chengyan felt an inexplicable pang in his heart. His glare slowly sharpened and he said, “He’s blind, you don’t mind?”
“What’s wrong if he’s blind? I dare say no one has better looks and eyes than Brother Ling. Captain, I didn’t expect you to discriminate against the disabled! “Yao Min acted like a baby protector. Her brow was so wrinkled it can kill flies.
“I didn’t mean that…” Jiang Chengyan’s anger dissipated and said, “Forget it, we’re talking rubbish here. Get back to work.”
Jiang Chengyan threw a look at the opposite grocery store, turned and walked into the office building. Yao Min quickly followed.
At eight in the evening, Jiang Chengyan stood up, stretched his limbs and walked out of the office. He glanced at the crowd, and said, “It’s eight pm. Why didn’t anyone call for dinner?”
They all stared at Jiang Chengyan oddly. Yao Min said, “Captain, don’t you always eat by yourself? We’ve already eaten.”
Jiang Chengyan was stunned. He touched his nose awkwardly and said, “You have to ask me if I want to eat with you today.”
Yao Min’s mouth twitched and whispered, “It’s not like I haven’t asked before. Since when did you eat with us?”
Jiang Chengyan said with a smile, “Yao Min, have you finished watching the video? You sure talk a lot.”
Yao Min stuck out her tongue and lowered her head to watch the video. Jiang Chengyan turns back to the office, grabs his coat and leaves the police station.
As he stood outside the store, he spotted Ling Huaan in the shop. Jiang Chengyan unconsciously raised the corner of his mouth and barged in.
“Jiang dui, you’re here! What do you want to buy?” Sun Ming enthusiastically greeted.
“I’m working overtime today. I’m here to buy some food.” Although he’s answering Sun Ming, Jiang Chengyan’s eyes focused on Ling Huaan.
“I know. Officer Yao and the others came just now. They ate instant noodles here.”
Thinking of earlier conversation with Yao Min, Jiang Chengyan’s gaze clouded up, and took a peek at the silent Ling Huaan. His mind remained murky as he responded lackadaisically. He turned to the shelving where he placed the noodles, and bent over to savor the food he often bought. He got up and found Ling Huaan who was beside him for who knows how long, holding the familiar heat preservation thermos in his hand.
“It’s bad for you to eat instant noodles all the time. I made pork ribs and rice. Eat this.”
Jiang Chengyan’s inner agitation instantly disappeared, and his mouth couldn’t help rising. He said with a smile, “Huaan, it isn’t easy for you to walk around. How can I always trouble you like this?”
“Didn’t you always take care of me before?” Ling Huaan insinuated something.
Jiang Chengyan staggered. He raised his mouth and said, “Huaan, you don’t have to do this. I just wanted to help you before. I have no other intentions.”
“I know.” Ling Huaan chuckled, “I just want to do my best, not to be indebted to you.”
Jiang Chengyan once again grinned and piped, “Is it too troublesome?”
“Not at all. I’ll be eating as well, I just cooked too much.”
“Well…. I’m not worthy to receive it. “Jiang Chengyan took the thermos, looked at Ling Huaan who turned around, hesitated then reached for his arm as he nervously choked, “Where are you going? I’ll help you.”
Ling Huaan leaned sideways and held Jiang Chengyan’s wrist. He said, “The aisle is too small to accommodate two people. Jiang dui, lead the way.”
Sensing the cool touch on his wrist, Jiang Chengyan’s heart accelerated and said, “Oh, all right.”
Jiang Chengyan sidled over Ling Huaan. They were so close that he could distinctly perceive Ling Huaan’s shallow breathing. His heart hammered brashly that he forgot to breathe.
“Jiang dui, how can your heart beat so fast? “Ling Huaan abruptly closed their distance, his warm breath fanning him. Jiang Chengyan subconsciously shrank, his face flushed a deep shade of crimson.
Jiang Chengyan was at a loss as he mumbled, “It’s kinda hot here. Let’s leave quickly.”
Even so, Jiang Chengyan pulled his wrist in advance and delayed his steps, waiting for Ling Huaan to catch up. Ling Huaan’s mouth was slightly crooked, amusement flashed from his eyes.
They sat in front of the glass window. Ling Huaan urged with a faint smile, “Today’s pork ribs are good. Let’s taste them.”
He knew Ling Huaan couldn’t see, yet Jiang Chengyan couldn’t help the brewing nervousness when he caught sight of him and uttered, “Oh, okay.”
When he opened the thermos, at the top was the fragrant rice, with the rich-flavored ribs nestling at the bottom. Just looking at the aesthetics, he couldn’t help his appetite growing astronomically. Jiang Chengyan subconsciously swallowed saliva and said, “Then, I’ll get started.”
The rice was neither hard nor soft; accompanied by the crisp and tender ribs, it became a banquet of taste. Jiang Chengyan couldn’t help praising, “You’re really great at cooking, Huaan!”
Ling Huaan laughed and asked, “What would you like to eat tomorrow?”
With just a sentence, Jiang Chengyan successfully choked. Ling Huaan hurriedly called Sun Ming and asked him for a bottle of water. Jiang Chengyan took a few successive gulps, then sighed with relief.
“Huaan, what did you just say?”
The author has something to say:
It’s really cold nowadays. After a while, my tiny plump hands will freeze (? ＿? )
What? Is? This? Some? Kind? Of? Domestic? Dog? Food? ｡･ﾟ･(ﾉД`)･ﾟ･｡ I would like to thank Yao Min for giving our captain his daily dose of vinegar
“Ms. Li, according to your knowledge, was Mr. Jiang ever in a dispute with somene before he died?”
somene–> someone
I would like to thank Yao Min for giving our captain his daily dose of vinegar +1
Thank you for the chapter!!! ❤️❤️
Changed! Thank you for tell me ♡
Aww does Jiang dui feelings reciprocated?? 😳
Thank you for the chapter ❤️
So cute!
Thanks for the chapter!
It seem dog food should be taken with vinegar…
thanks for the chapter~
I would like some rice and ribs too!
thanks for the chapter! <3
Where can I rent a Huaan who brings me food every day? ԅ(¯﹃¯ԅ)
Thx for the ch ٩(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )و
So fuck*ng cute!!!!😍😍😝
JCP is so amusing!
💜💜💜
Ehehehe Yao Min you dead girl😂😂 lol I surprisingly like this couple… very fluffy till now