Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 39

Does he have a tattoo on his wrist?

Yes, there is a tattoo on the left wrist. Its a red spider lily pattern.

Ling Huaan frowned slightly, after a moment of silence, he said, The ghost baby that followed Wu Zheng is not Shen Xins child, which means that its likely Shen Xin wasnt the only one who has been killed. Its just the police havent discovered it yet.

Huaan, do you mean that besides Shen Xin, there are other pregnant women who have been killed?

Looking at the state of the ghost baby today, it should be not long after he was killed.

I dont understand, why did the murderer hunt pregnant women? Yan Yus brows frowned tightly.

Ling Huaan said thoughtfully, I cant be sure about this now. Yan Yu, can you help me check on Wu Zhengs wife to see if she has been sick recently?

Sick? Yan Yu was startled, then responded, Okay, I will give you news as soon as possible.

The paper talisman I gave you must be worn close to your body, dont let it leave your body, understand?

The corners of Yan Yus mouth rose, Ill wear it around my neck with a string when I get back.

Ling Huaan nodded, what time now?

Its half-past five, there is a newly opened western restaurant near the grocery store. The steak there is good and the place has a nice environment. Its too late to cook now, so lets go there to eat.

Okay.

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In the office of the Criminal Investigation Team, everyone who has been busy all day was eating a lunch box. Jiang Chengyan frowned when he looked at the photos in his mailbox. He has been busy today and has no time to check the mailbox, so he didnt realize there was an anonymous email in the mailbox until now. He looked at Li Tong and said, Li Tong, come here.

Coming. Li Tong stuffed the beef meatballs into his mouth and plucked another mouthful of rice before getting up and walking towards Jiang Chengyans office, Captain, what are you looking for me for?

Looking at Li Tongs mouth full of rice, Jiang Chengyan couldnt help but laugh a little, You better swallow whats in your mouth first before talking.

Li Tong laughed hehe twice, stretched his neck, and swallowed the food in his mouth. He went to the table, and took a tissue to wipe his mouth, Captain, its okay now.

Jiang Chengyan shook his head, felt funny then pointed his hand to the computer, I received an email today from anonymous. Help me check if you can find this persons address.

Li Tong looked at it and picked up the laptop, sat down on the chair, and started typing on the keyboard.  About ten minutes later, Li Tong looked up at Jiang Chengyan and said, Captain, this person is a master. He uses a foreign server and uses a dynamic IP, the address cannot be found.

Jiang Chengyan nodded, okay, I see.

Eh, isnt this Shen Xin? Who is this man, why does he look familiar?

Its Wu Zheng, the Director of Lingmei Plastic Surgery Hospital.

This plastic surgery has been done on the bedEh, no, is this Wu Zheng the father of the child in Shen Xins stomach?

Jiang Chengyan was helpless about the length of Li Tongs reflex, he said in amusement, Looking at the two in the photo, I think it should be.

Then this anonymous person is obviously helping us, weve been looking for this.

They helped us, but I cant figure out why they helped us.

Their purpose? Li Tong waved his hand and said, dont mind them. Anyway, foxes always show their tails¹. With this clue, Shen Xins case has made great progress. Lets investigate this case first.

Jiang Chengyan was stunned for a moment then smiled and said, Li Tong, youve grown up, Im not as conscious as you.

No, no its because the Captain taught me well.

Stop flattering! Go eat, continue your meal

Okay. But Captain, why dont you go to dinner? Its already eight oclock.

Jiang Chengyan subconsciously looked at the phone on the table and said, Ill go later.

Oh Captain, then Ill go out first then.

Jiang Chengyan picked up his phone and flipped to Ling Huaans chat history. He hesitated for a while, but still picked up his jacket and walked out of the office. Jiang Chengyan scratched his head while standing at the door of the police station, he looked at the grocery store opposite. He was going to apologize yesterday, but when he saw Ling Huaan talking and laughing with Yan Yu, his jealousy came up and he decided to return to the Police Station angrily.

Today, he was busy all day without his feet touching the ground, he didnt have time to think about these things. But now, its like he was being under a spell. Ling Huaans names pop up and he couldnt think of anything else except Ling Huaan.

Ling Huaan sat in front of the cashier and listened to music, his eyes looking out the window. There were countless wandering souls wandering aimlessly on the street. They had lost consciousness and didnt know what they were doing.

Wang Lei drifted over from the doorway and said in Ling Huaans ear, Laoban, that fool has been hanging around across the street for half an hour. You said that he usually investigates cases vigorously. So why is it so frustrating when it comes to emotional matters?

Ling Huaan didnt speak, he looked away from the door and look at Wang Lei, Wang Lei, go follow Yan Yu, that ghost baby is very dangerous. Im afraid he will trouble Yan Yu.

Okay. Wang Lei answered, then said with difficulty, Laoban, Im afraid Im useless and cant protect Mr. Yan.

Ling Huaan took out a bell from his pocket, and put it on the cashier counter, this is a soul-absorb bell, you give this bell to Yan Yu. I will pass you a few spells. Remember it and pass it on to him word by word, understand?

The bell on the cash register suddenly disappeared and appeared in Wang Leis hand the next second. Ling Huaan whispered a few incantations until Wang Lei remembered it. After that, Wang Lei took the bell and said with a smile, dont worry Laoban. I will definitely complete the task.

Wang Lei, you will go to the underworld to reincarnate in half a month. No matter when this case ends, I will accompany you to the beach before you leave.

En. Thank you Laoban.

Wang Lei walked out through the door and passed Jiang Chengyan, and then the bell at the door rang

Captain Jiang is here, it seems a little late today. Sun Ming, who was handling the goods, heard the movement and then looked at the door from the shelf.

Jiang Chengyan stood at the door. Looked at Ling Huaan, and explained in a low voice, The team is a bit busy today, so I came a little late.

Sun Ming looked at Ling Huaan and saw that he had no intention of speaking, so he couldnt help but glanced sympathetically at Jiang Chengyan, Then make yourself at home, Captain Jiang. I havent finished handling the goods here.

Ah, do your work, dont worry about me. Although he was answering Sun Mings words, Jiang Chengyans eyes were always on Ling Huaan, but Ling Huaan had no intention to pay attention to him. That made Jiang Chengyan feel uncomfortable. He hesitated a moment before walking over and mustered up the courage to say in a low voice, Huaan, Im sorry, dont be angry, okay?

Ling Huaan took off his headphones and said indifferently, Whatever Captain Jiang wants to buy, you can go get it yourself. The word Captain Jiang makes him extremely bitter. He regretted how he lost his temper yesterday. He smiled bitterly, Huaan, dont be like this. I feel uncomfortable listening to it.

Then what do you want me to do? Ling Huaan felt irritable in his heart, Captain Jiang, we are just friends, I dont need to accommodate you in everything.

Jiang Chengyan was stunned, over the past month, Ling Huaans attitude towards him has changed a lot. He is always taking care of him, making him almost forget that Ling Huaan is actually a cold-hearted person. Jiang Chengyan felt anxiously flustered, Huaan, Im sorry. I was wrong yesterday. As long as youre not angry anymore, you can punish me in any way you want. Dont be like this, okay?

The indescribable irritable feeling in his heart and negative emotions rose in instant causing Ling Huaan on guard. He closed his eyes and silently recited the Heart Clearing Mantra. It took a while for him to calm down. He cant help but feel shocked, the ghost baby that was entangled in Wu Zheng was really difficult to deal with. Even himself unconsciously gets affected.

Huaan, can you forgive me? Jiang Chengyan lowered his voice. Theres a pleading voice in his tone.

Ling Huaan said calmly, Captain Jiang, I have something to do today and I didnt prepare any food. If you havent eaten it yet, eat some instant noodles.

Huaan, dont do this. Ling Huaans indifference made Jiang Chengyan feel terrible.

Im not in a good mood today, I didnt mean to get angry with you just now. What happened yesterday is over, you dont have to take it to heart.

Huaan, are you in a bad mood because of me?

Ling Huaan was silent for a while, I think I have done enough, but that person cant understand it at all. Im a little tired and hesitant to continue.

For some reason, Jiang Chengyans heart became more and more panicked. He subconsciously said, Maybe that person is just too slow, you give him a little more time

Jiang Chengyan was stunned when he finished speaking.  He didnt understand why he wanted to speak up for that rival in love. Wouldnt it be better for Ling Huaan to give up?

Ling Huaan was also stunned for a moment. He looked at Jiang Chengyan and asked Do you think he is slow too?

Jiang Chengyan struggled for a moment, enduring the sourness in his heart, he said, En. Huaan youre so good. If he knows that you like him, he will be very happy.

Captain Jiang, if you like someone, what would you do?

I Looking at Ling Huaans eyes, Jiang Chengyan was a little nervous, If he also likes me, I will find a chance to confess, but Im just a little scared. If I confess, we cant be friends anymore.

So how do you make him realize that he has feelings for you?

Jiang Chengyan was so nervous that his heart was beating wildly and said, This I, I dont know.

Ling Huaan laughed in anger. He really doubted his own vision, how could he fall in love with such a fool.  If it was someone else, with such an obvious hint, they should be understood.

Sun Ming, who was eavesdropping on his ears, hated that iron was not steel, and he crushed the crispy noodles in his hand.  He shook his head, simply tore open the package, and ate it. He silently groaned in his heart, When encountering such a piece of wood, the people who eat melon dont want it.²

Seeing that Ling Huaan was silent, Jiang Chengyan cautiously asked, Huaan, did I say the wrong thing?

No, I overestimated that persons emotional intelligence. Ling Huaan really felt dumbfounded, Captain Jiang, go and make your noodles. Its getting late.

When Jiang Chengyan heard Ling Huaan still called him Captain Jiang, he asked again, Huaan youre not angry anymore? But why do I think you dont want to talk to me?

No, Im just pissed off by that idiot.

Its not that youre angry with me, then can you stop calling me Captain Jiang? It sounds awkward.

Pfft, Sun Ming, who was eating the crispy noodles, couldnt hold back his laughter. He said in a low voice, ThatLaoban, I ate little at night. I feel a little hungry. So, I eat some crispy noodles.

Jiang Chengyans heart and eyes are full with Ling Huan and forgetting theres another person in the store. He was embarrassed that he want to find a crack in the ground and squeeze oneself in.³

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Cafes Memo :

Captain Jianghe is annoyingly cute ( )

Ling Dage, lemme hug you ()

Me, Sun Ming, and Ling Dages inner heart: (_) > ( )

Anyway, Im kinda getting a little busy now, I think will reduce the posting schedule become every three days. But I will try to keep it up every two days.

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1. The idiom means a visible sign of evil intentions; to reveal ones evil nature; evidence that reveals the villain
2. The wood means blockhead and melon-eater means people who consume gossip/rumor
3. The idiom means one wishes to find a place to hide himself so as to keep away from an embarrassing scene.