Chapter 196: If it weren't for his job duties, who would gladly come see this deadpan face?

Nowadays, canned meat is very precious.

Tangyuan isn't a cat that likes to eat alone; he's very generous, giving each of the elders who come to the house one can.

Why give it to them?

Because, over the past few months, whenever they come to the house, they feed it dried fish!

Returning kindness for kindness, it isn't stingy with the prize it earned through its own labor.

Hey humans, this is the meat can I caught by my own hunting skills; I'm giving each of you one can.

Faced with the cat's grudging feeding, the elders all laughed until they bent over.

What kind of person raises what kind of cat.

Cats follow their owners; if the owner is filial, the cat learns by example.

Even Lu Xiu Bai got the two cans of meat that Tangyuan pushed out with its paws, and he was delighted!

"Tangyuan, next time if there's such a good thing, call me too."

"I'll definitely follow your orders, guarantee not to steal credit; I just want to see what a diamond mine chief looks like."

Lu Xiu Bai privately discussed with Tangyuan, not caring whether Tangyuan could understand human words; anyway, he had latched onto this meritorious cat of his.

"Meow."

Tangyuan turned away disdainfully, looking at the sky and the ground, just not looking at his owner's foolish brother.

"Stupid humans, don't even think about deceiving the Mighty Cat King!"

Tangyuan wriggled its butt, dodged Lu Xiu Bai, scurried up onto the roof, and sunbathed.

The third-class merit medal on its neck, under the sunlight, emitted a soft glow.

Section Commander Duan smiled warmly, stroked his chin, feeling he should find time to shave.

"Otherwise, next time he can't hold back his laughter, his hand might uncontrollably yank out a few more beard hairs—how painful would that be?"

"Brother, come help."

Lu Xiu Bai felt deflated here, pouted, and disappointedly looked at Tangyuan on the roof with its butt facing him; he had no choice but to first reply to his sister's call—

"Hey, I'm coming."

Tangyuan refused him; it must be because he didn't bring the dried fish bribe!

Later he'll ask Grandpa for some fishing tips; when he's free he'll go fishing, so next time he can bribe Tangyuan...

In the small courtyard, sounds of joy and laughter continued without end.

By contrast, on the Capital side, as the Public Security Bureau investigated for almost a month, the black market showed nothing unusual.

The thief who stole from Gu Tingchen's house never even showed up!

The Public Security Bureau folks were all exasperated; they again notified the victim, Gu Tingchen, who felt numb.

"It's been almost a month, Public Security comrades; isn't your investigative efficiency a bit too low?"

Furious and exasperated, how could he still suppress his bad temper?

During this period, heaven only knows how he managed to get through it!

Tomorrow is the auspicious day for his sister's marriage to Liu Bureau Chief's son; now what can he use to prepare another dowry sum?

In the family compound, rumors are now spreading behind backs: that he has immoral conduct, abuses his wife, so thieves targeted him, and looting the whole family is what he deserves!

Liu Bureau Chief didn't say anything, but his attitude became a bit more courteous.

This is very unfavorable; on one hand he hopes his sister will marry Liu Bureau Chief's foolish son to pave the way for him.

On the other hand, he also hopes they will help him find a match, so he can remarry the daughter of a high-ranking official's family.

"Gu comrade, we've also done our best; think again—have you offended anyone else?"

The old Public Security Bureau officer spoke solemnly, without any weakness.

In this line of work, one must keep a straight back and full vigor.

No matter how young the other side is or how great their future achievements, now that they're from different systems, their businesslike attitude is definitely correct.

His question wasn't baseless.

If it were an ordinary thief, the stolen goods would have been fenced long ago.

They had people watching every black market in the Capital, yet gained nothing!

They suspect this might be the work of a stranger.

Maybe it's an enemy of the Gu family committing the crime!

Gu Tingchen's eyes were deep and his heart felt very agitated.

An enemy?

There are far too many of them.

Telling the Public Security Bureau is useless; they wouldn't dare investigate those families, right?

"Public Security comrade, I'm tired; let's leave it at that for today. If there's new information, contact me again—I need to figure out how to arrange my sister's wedding."

Gu Tingchen issued an expulsion order; now he has no hope whatsoever for the Public Security Bureau.

"Alright."

The old Public Security Bureau officer's face was indifferent; he turned and left.

If it weren't for his job duties, who would gladly come see this deadpan face?

"Bang!"

After Gu Tingchen and the others walked away, he punched the wall.

Damn it!

If it weren't for that damned thief, he wouldn't be so frazzled now.

Just as he was anxiously pacing back and forth, a graceful figure unexpectedly arrived at his home.

Tingchen.

Gu Tingchen opened the door and saw a graceful and slender figure in a light-blue long dress, Ye Mei Qin, and instantly changed his expression, flattered and surprised, and asked:

"Mei Qin, how did you come?"

"What? You don't welcome me?"

Ye Mei Qin smiled gently, her pretty face full of teasing.

"Won't you invite me in to sit?"

"Please come in, it's just that at home right now,"

Gu Tingchen looked tense and embarrassed.

But he had already stepped aside, making a gesture to invite her in.

Pfft.

After Ye Mei Qin glanced around inside and outside the house, she couldn't help but laugh.

The shallow dimples on her cheeks made one feel like basking in a spring breeze.

"Mei Qin, what are you laughing at?"

Gu Tingchen's heart sank to the bottom of the valley, his face fell, and he felt embarrassed.

Ye Mei Qin covered her mouth with her bare hand, laughing lightly:

"Your home's decor style is indeed unique."

She had never been to such a shabby residence; although she felt a bit disdainful inside, her expression was flawless, fully displaying a girl's charming innocence.

"Don't mock me, my house was burglarized, and just then the Public Security Bureau comrades came saying they couldn't find the thief......"

Gu Tingchen sighed, explaining while pulling over a chair, gesturing for her to sit and talk.

"Uncle Liu already told me, you—such a big matter, why didn't you tell me? Is it because you don't consider me—"

When Ye Mei Qin said this, her white teeth bit her lower lip, a look of shy timidity that would make any man's heart flutter.

"Sorry, I just finished handling household chores; I'm embarrassed to tell you about the trivial household matters......"

Seeing this, Gu Tingchen gave a wry smile, though his heart felt much more relieved.

It seems Ye Mei Qin is quite satisfied with me; otherwise she wouldn't show a young woman's demeanor.

Thinking back to not long ago, that night when they crossed the line, although he couldn't recall many details, he believed what he had seen.

Women often care more about their first man, being obedient and tolerant.

Liu Bureau Chief seems not intending to break the engagement, and even helped mediate between them.

"Uncle Liu already told me, you and your ex-wife have already divorced, now you're single again; when will you come to my house to propose?"

Ye Mei Qin clasped her hands on her knees, nervously gazing at the man, as if she had come today expecting him to take responsibility.

"I naturally want to do it quickly, but you see, I'm short on funds now, and moreover, Yin Yin is going to marry Liu Bureau Chief's son tomorrow, and I'm still worried about her dowry......."

Gu Tingchen sighed, voicing his concerns and current situation.

Embarrassment is natural, but he is also probing.......