CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: IF MY GUESS IS CORRECT

This yellow dog is certainly not naturally friendly, nor is it close to just anyone.

Chen Tang knew this.

He believed that the Chief Constable before him was also aware of this matter.

The Chief Constable’s words just now weren’t a joke.

The other party was already suspicious!

But this person did not reveal it outright, just laughed it off with a chuckle.

Chen Tang naturally wouldn’t admit it on his own, so he also smiled.

"Why did you have me take her in?"

Chen Tang said, "You’ve seen the situation in my home; it’s practically destitute, just barely enough to make ends meet."

Meng Liangyu laughed: "How much can a little girl eat anyway? It’s just an extra pair of chopsticks. She was originally a maid in someone else’s house, knows how to serve people, and when she’s with you, she can also help with chores, take care of that elder at your place."

Then, Meng Liangyu turned to Zhiwei and said, "Are you quick at doing chores?"

Upon hearing this, Zhiwei quickly nodded and said, "I can do anything, washing clothes, cooking, I can do it all."

"That’s good."

The voice of the chubby old man came, grumbling: "We’re short of someone to cook around here. These past few days, my mouth has almost lost its taste. Neither of you young ones can cook."

Chen Tang still didn’t relent, asking, "Since there’s been a murder, this girl should be pivotal to it, leaving her with me doesn’t seem appropriate."

"The murder case is closed."

Meng Liangyu waved his hand dismissively.

"Oh?"

Chen Tang raised an eyebrow and asked, "Didn’t it happen last night? It’s already closed?"

"Yes."

Meng Liangyu said, "The case isn’t complicated. Someone from the Evil Wolf Gang sneaked into someone else’s home to steal, got discovered, killed others, and ended up being killed back, dying together with the two owners."

Behind him, the constable Tie Zhu sighed in relief and looked at his companion with some pride.

I was right, wasn’t I? That’s exactly what happened.

Chen Tang pondered for a moment and said, "Since the case is closed, it’s fine to have the little girl stay at my home."

"Alright, then there’s no problem, sorry for the disturbance."

Meng Liangyu smiled, cupped his hands towards Chen Tang, then looked at the chubby old man and Qingmu, raising his voice, "Elder, take care of your health, at your age, don’t climb too high."

The chubby old man blushed.

Damn, is this young constable pointing at me?

If it were just any other time, he wouldn’t even bother.

But now that he intended to take Chen Tang as his apprentice, he couldn’t lose face.

The chubby old man pondered whether he should teach this young constable a lesson, and at the same time, show off a little in front of Chen Tang.

Qingmu noticed the chubby old man’s thoughts, secretly chuckled, held his master’s arm, and shook his head with a smile.

Meng Liangyu handed Zhiwei and the yellow dog to Chen Tang, then turned and left with several constables, not staying any longer.

Chen Tang watched them leave, frowning slightly, deep in thought.

He was now a bit unsure of this Chief Constable’s intentions.

He clearly saw through the problem.

Yet didn’t expose it and even handed Zhiwei over to him.

And stated clearly that the case was closed.

What was this person’s intention?

A delaying tactic?

Stabilize them first, then go back to the County Government Office to gather more people?

"Brother Atang, are you worried that Chief Meng will cause trouble?" Zhiwei seemed to have noticed Chen Tang’s concern and asked tentatively.

The chubby old man said proudly, "No problem, even if everyone from the County Government Office surrounds us, I can still take you out of Changze County!"

Originally, he acted low-key, remaining inconspicuous.

Since he wanted to take Chen Tang as a disciple, he had become somewhat eager, seizing every opportunity to show off.

Chen Tang was still deep in thought, not paying attention to what the chubby old man said.

Zhiwei said, "I don’t think Chief Meng is that kind of person."

"Chief Meng?"

Chen Tang was stirred, suddenly asking, "Is the Chief Constable who stood against the Black Water Gang with me over two months ago when I was severely injured, him?"

Yingxue had mentioned it to him once.

"Yes."

Zhiwei quickly nodded and said, "If it weren’t for that, I might have been captured."

"This person is rather interesting."

Chen Tang thought to himself, getting up to pursue him.

Some things need to be clarified in person to feel at ease.

"Chief Meng, please wait."

Chen Tang caught up, calling softly.

As if expecting this, Meng Liangyu was not surprised, merely gesturing to Tie Zhu and the others to go ahead, staying behind to have a private conversation with Chen Tang.

Chen Tang said, "Chief Meng, thank you for today’s matters."

"Not at all."

Meng Liangyu waved it off, completely unconcerned.

Chen Tang asked, "Why did you decide to hand her to me?"

"I wouldn’t be at ease giving her to anyone else."

Meng Liangyu smiled and said, "Following you, she might suffer a bit, but at least she wouldn’t suffer abuse. With your character, you certainly wouldn’t mistreat her."

After a pause, Meng Liangyu continued, "Actually, I’ve been keeping an eye on her situation. That family abused her a lot, often not feeding her."

"But her status is a maid, and my status is a court constable. According to Qian Country’s law, even if she were beaten to death, I’d have no reason to intervene."

"Luckily, there is the Jianghu, there are some people with hot blood in the Jianghu."

There was no need to say more, both of them already understood each other tacitly.

"Thank you, Chief Meng."

Chen Tang cupped his hands in thanks, following the Jianghu etiquette.

Meng Liangyu also smiled, returning the salute.

He then moved closer, whispering mysteriously, "Brother Chen, if I’m not mistaken, the one who acted last night was your elder uncle, right?"

"Uh..."

Chen Tang was momentarily speechless.

What should he say to that?

"Haha!"

Meng Liangyu, seeing Chen Tang’s awkward expression, laughed heartily and said, "It’s actually not hard to deduce. Li Tao had a purple-blue Hand Seal on his wrist, indicating that the person’s cultivation was very high and the strength great."

"If we narrow it down to your house, we first exclude you; second, your cousin is a delicate beauty, and her cultivation doesn’t seem weak either, but the hand seal belongs to a man. So, the answer can only be one."

Chen Tang couldn’t help but ask, "Why was I the first to be excluded?"

"Sigh."

Meng Liangyu patted Chen Tang on the shoulder, speaking earnestly, "Brother Chen, you’re lucky to be alive. Killing isn’t something you can do, especially since the one who died yesterday was a Protector of the Evil Wolf Gang!"

"He was stabbed to death in one strike. Even if it were me, I might not have succeeded."

"Hmm... makes sense."

Chen Tang could only nod.

Meng Liangyu continued, "If I’m not mistaken, the ones who died at the Cui Family’s place a month ago were also at the hands of your two relatives."

"Uh..."

Chen Tang fell silent once more.

This time, they at least guessed half correctly.

Meng Liangyu, feeling somewhat smug, said, "Your two relatives hid their skills well, but shortly after, I traced it to them. However, those people deserved to die, so I didn’t pursue it further."

"Brother Chen, your relatives’ methods are indeed remarkable, more than I can match. But once they act, they leave traces. Those clues might deceive others, but they can’t deceive me."

"If there’s a chance, introduce me to them."

Actually, I’m not that familiar with them either.

Chen Tang thought to himself.

"If you need anything in the future, just come to the County Government Office to find me."

Meng Liangyu said this, waving to bid farewell to Chen Tang.