Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 23

On October 31, 3020, as soon as Ling Huaan arrived home, he heard noises from the kitchen. He put the walking stick on the hook by the door and walked over fumbling.

Yan Yu, why did you come so early?

Yan Yu turned off the gas stove and walked to Ling Huaan. He looked at his injured right hand, Lu Hao called me yesterday.

Ling Huaan frowned slightly and said helplessly, He likes making a fuss, its not like you dont know about it.

Yan Yu responded softly, he walked past Ling Huaan to the living room and took out the ointment and cotton swabs from the drawer. After that, he approached Ling Huaan, took his injured hand, and applied the medicine on it without saying a word.

Isnt it just a little burn? Im used to it. Dont make such a fuss. Ling Huaan understands Yan Yus temperament, the eight horses couldnt pull it back to avoid trouble¹. Knowing it,  Lin Huaan didnt struggle and let Yan Yu do it.

You have eight burn scars on your hand. Although Yan Yus tone was light, Ling Huaan still heard the dissatisfaction in his words.

Big man doesnt care about this.

I care! Yan Yu interrupted Ling Huaan.

Ling Huaan was startled, and then asked, Yanyu, what do you mean?

Yan Yus cold eyes flashed slightly, besides grandpa, you are the person I care about the most,  my best friend.

Ling Huaan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, I see. I promise to pay attention next time and never get hurt again, its that okay?

No matter how busy I am in the future, I will come over to cook for you on time. Even if I really cant get out, I will order takeout for you. Huaan, dont go into the kitchen again.

Yan Yu, when you take care of me like this, I almost think Im an ignorant baby. Dont be too exaggerated, havent I had a good time in the past ten years?

Yan Yu was silent for a while, Huaan, if its convenient, I want to move here.

Its inconvenient. Ling Huaan refused decisively. He said dumbfoundedly, Yan Yu, others didnt know, but did you also forget? My place is often haunted by ghosts, and the Yin energy here is heavy. Its not good for ordinary people here for a long time.

What about you? Will it affect your body?

Im fine. When have you seen me feel sick all these years? Well, this is the end of this matter. If the breakfast is not done, Ill be hungry.

Although he knew that Ling Huaan was changing the subject, Yanyu didnt bother anymore. He understood that Ling Huaan was different from ordinary people. He couldnt help with some things, but at least he could do a good job without delaying, You go to wash first, the breakfast will be ready soon.

Ling Huaan nodded and went to the bathroom. After washing, his arm was held as soon as he came out of the bathroom door. Ling Huaan was not hypocritical either and followed Yan Yu forward. When he came to the dining table, Yan Yu pulled the chair closer and then helped Ling Huaan to sit down.

The breakfast is millet porridge, youtiao, tea egg, and a small plate of pickles. After he peeled the egg, he put it on the Ling Huaan plate along with the youtiao. Yan Yu also took his hand to point at the position of the bowl and chopsticks. As Lu Hao said, Yan Yu really took care of Ling Huaan in every way.

The two had a quiet breakfast, and Ling Huaan stopped Yanyu who got up to clean up the dishes, Ill take care of these things, you can do whatever you want.

Im not busy. Theres Zhang Min in the company, so I dont need to be there. While cleaning up the tableware, Yan Yu said, Go to sleep, and Ill leave after cleaning up.

Ling Huaan knew that he couldnt stop him, so he said helplessly, Okay, then Ill go to sleep.

Yan Yu responded before he helped Ling Huaan go to his bedroom. Pushed the door open and then waited for him to enter. After that, he walked back to the dining room to clean up the dishes.

***

On November 1, 3020, in the meeting room of the Criminal Investigation Team, Jiang Chengyan was organizing a case analysis meeting. There was a sudden knock on the door of the meeting room. Qi An pushed the door open and walked in.

Captain Jiang, there is a new discovery. Qin An handed Jiang Chengyan the information in his hand.

Jiang Chengyan took the information and asked curiously, What makes you so happy?

Qi An smiled, When we checked the vehicle and we found a large amount of skin tissue of the deceased on the seat belt of the drivers seat, mixed with a little blood. We have reason to believe that this seat belt is the murder weapon that killed the deceased.

So the murder weapon was found? What else was found on the seat belt?

Qin An answered truthfully, In addition to the skin tissue of the deceased, we also found the skin tissue of Li Qiuran.

Yao Min frowned and asked, Li Qiuran? So Li Qiuran is really the murderer?

Jiang Chengyan pondered for a while, then shook his head, This cant be direct evidence. After all, that car is their familys car which Li Qiuran usually drove as well. It makes sense to leave skin tissue behind, so we cant presume that Li Qiuran is the murderer.

Yao Min said bitterly, Then isnt the clue broken as soon as it was found?

The murder weapon is in the car, it proves that the car of the deceased is the first crime scene, and the person who can kill the deceased in the car must be an acquaintance. Jiang Chengyang paused, and continued, According to the clues we have now, Li Qiuran herself is the most suspected. If she wants to get in the car, she must contact Jiang Changping. We have investigated Jiang Changpings phone calls before his death, and there is no record of contacting Li Qiuran. There are only two possibilities for this situation. First, Li Qiuran did not use her own mobile phone to get in touch with Jiang Changping, and secondly, Li Qiuran did not get in touch with Jiang Changping by phone but in another way.

Liu Ran frowned and said, But we checked Jiang Changpings social account and didnt find any records of their chatting that day.

Dont forget, they are husband and wife, and it is not impossible to know each others social account passwords. What if she deletes the communication records before we investigate?

Liu Rans eyes lit up and said, Ill find someone to restore the chat logs after the meeting.

Jiang Changpings last phone call was to Jiang Cheng. According to him, he had a quarrel with Jiang Changping because of a money issue and only talked for five minutes. Is it possible for the two of them to agree to meet and talk about it at a certain time within these five minutes?

Liu Ran opened her mouth, Captain, we checked Jiang Chengs alibi again. After dinner in the evening, he went to the chess and card room downstairs in the community. It was around 8:30 pm and he did not leave until the next morning. He only goes to the toilet three times in between, and its no more than five minutes. So Jiang Chengs  suspicion can basically be ruled out.

Then have you found out who spread the information about Jiang Changpings death?

Its not easy to check. After all, its hard finding a social account that posts the news on the Internet, where it will soon be known to everyone with the current speed of information dissemination.

Yes, many stars have been killed now. Although Jiang Changpings influence is not large, he is still well-known in Huacheng and there are many people who pay attention to him. Besides, as soon as our criminal investigation team stepped in, nine out of ten were murder cases. And anyone who is interviewed will know that Jiang Changping has an accident.

Jiang Chengyan nodded, Okay. Lets check the chat records of Jiang Changpin and Li Qiuran to make sure those two had no contact. Not only Li Qiuran

Liu Ran nodded, Yes, Captain.

How about the surveillance video that I asked to check before?

but any of his recent contacts who had chatted on that day should be investigated.

Captain, the community where Li Qiuran is located has 30 high-rise buildings, with two units each. The workload is indeed a bit heavy. We have only seen half of it now.

Okay, then continue. If there are no other new discoveries, thats all for todays meeting. Jiang Chengyan looked at the crowd, the meeting dismissed.

Everyone got up and left one after another, Jiang Chengyan thought for a while and said, Yao Min, wait a minute.

Yao Min halted and asked, Captain, what are you looking for from me?

Go to Jiang Changpings house later and take the opportunity to find some of Jiang Xiaohans hair.

Jiang Xiaohan? Captain, do you suspect that Jiang Xiaohan is not Jiang Changpings son? After working as a criminal police officer for several years, Yao Min understood Jiang Chengyans intention almost instantly.

Well, there are doubts about this. Jiang Chengyan obviously took Ling Huaans words to heart.

Yao Min asked strangely, Is there any basis?

No, just doubt. Dont worry, if something goes wrong, I will take responsibility.

Yao Min responded angrily, Its not what a captain should say! Listen to what youre saying! Am I the kind of person who is afraid of taking responsibility? No wonder you are still a single dog at the age of 30, you deserve it!

Yao Min sticks out her tongue after finishing speaking, then she runs to leave the conference room.

Jiang Chengyan looked at Qin An, and asked innocently, Section Qin, did I say something wrong? No, what does this have to do with whether Im single or not?

Qin An smiled and teased, Jiang team, you should review why you are still single at thirty years old?

Looking at Qin Ans back, Jiang Chengyan couldnt help but mutter, Whats wrong with being single in your thirty. A man is a flower at thirty, a man has thirty-one flowers, doesnt mean you will have a daughter-in-law, really².

Captain Jiang, its 8 oclock, have you eaten yet?

The corners of Jiang Chengyans mouth couldnt help but rise, and he couldnt hold back, and replied, Not yet, Ill go down right now.

Jiang Chengyan packed up the documents on the table, picked up his jacket, and left the office. Then he happened to bump into Yao Min who was returning from dinner.

Seeing this, Yao Min looked at the time and walked to Jiang Chengyans side, and whispered, Captain, you are so right in time. Ling Dage just went to work.

Jiang Chengyan felt a little guilty when he heard her words, Little girl, what are you thinking about all day? Read less of those messy novels in the future. he scolded.

Yao Min pouted in dissatisfaction, Captain, you can scold me, you cant talk about my novels, those are my spiritual food. My Spiritual food! Do you understand?

Fine, fine, fine. A spiritual food, spiritual food. But please dont use the people around you into it can you?

Yao Min looked at Jiang Chengyan strangely and asked, Captain, you havent figured out your own feel yet, have you?

What do you want to understand? Damn girl, finish your food and do your work. Dont think about many things all day long.

Looking at Jiang Chengyans back, Yao Minsimply hated the iron for not becoming steel, and couldnt help muttering, This person is usually very smart, why does his head turn into an elm lump when he encounters a relationship problem? This little expression of impatience is appropriate for stupidity in love. Tsk, its true that being single is not without reason.

Jiang Chengyan excitedly came to the door of the police station but stopped when he saw the figure in front of the glass window.

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1. Very stubborn people
2. Sorry, not really sure the meaning of this word ><

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