Chapter 27
It was time for Cen Zhao to get off work when he received the news.
To be honest, Forensic Doctor Cen was quite emotional. He had originally wanted to go to the supermarket to buy some good things to comfort the baby, but now, he might need to comfort the baby again if he had to work overtime at night.
But this bad mood did not last long. After getting in the car and listening to the address, Cen Zhao wanted to hold his forehead. He now really doubted which one of him and Shen Liuchi had the Conan attribute.
Zeng Baoguo naturally went with them, and as soon as he got in the car he started muttering that this was a difficult matter.
Cen Zhao sent a message to Chen Liuchi, and when he heard it, he looked up: "What's going on?"
Zeng Baoguo heard some explosive news from his superiors: "I heard it was a very influential Chamber of Commerce event. The people involved in the incident are all rich and powerful. You will see tonight. The bureau will be in trouble."
Cen Zhao didn't care. As long as the person lying on the dissection table was quiet, that was all that mattered.
The address wasn't far from the city bureau, a twenty-minute drive. As soon as the car came to a complete stop, Cen Zhao opened the door. Zeng Baoguo got out after him and said, "Slow down! You're old, so why are you so anxious? If someone falls, I'll have to go to the forensic center and get a medical examiner."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cen Zhao slowed down. Zeng Baoguo paused and laughed: "Oh, it's amazing that you can listen to advice so well. I——"
"Xiaochi."
Cen Zhao waved his hand towards the distance, and his expression, which had been cold all the way, softened: "Here."
Zeng Baoguo saw a familiar figure jogging towards him from the door. It seemed that he had been waiting for a while. He didn't even notice the fallen leaf hanging on his head, and he ran towards Cen Zhao with all his heart.
No wonder he's so obedient, he's not listening to me at all. Zeng Baoguo secretly wanted to roll his eyes at Cen Zhao, but for the sake of his professional image, he endured it.
"It's really you who came over!" Although the atmosphere was not suitable, Chen Liuchi couldn't help but feel happy. He reached out and held Cen Zhao's hand. "Is it okay?"
Cen Zhao reached up and took the fallen leaf off Chen Liuchi's head. It was an elm leaf, golden and light, perfect for a bookmark. Cen Zhao stroked it, then subconsciously put it in his pocket. He spoke softly to him, "It's okay, don't worry."
Zeng Baoguo was secretly clicking his tongue, but he didn't dare show it on his face. He explained to Chen Liuchi, "It's just unfortunate. There are three big names in their laboratory, besides Cen Zhao. One is pregnant and had a prenatal checkup today, and the other is an old man who is almost sixty years old, and his arms and legs are not as good as Cen Zhao's."
"But don't worry, Boss Shen. Cen Zhao won't be needed to carry the body. He's the anchor today. We can't be careless about this. I feel more at ease if he comes here to check on the situation."
Chen Liuchi did have some opinions about them letting a wounded person who was not fully recovered go out on a field mission, but Zeng Baoguo spoke sincerely, and since it was Cen Zhao who took the initiative to ask to go to work, he did not get angry and had to stay close to Cen Zhao, thinking that he could also help if they needed to carry people.
"Xiaochi."
Cen Zhao knew what he was thinking from his expression. He pressed his shoulder helplessly and said, "Just wait here, or go home first."
Chen Liuchi was worried that it would put pressure on his shoulders, so he naturally disagreed.
"Those things are nothing to look at." Cen Zhao disagreed even more, his tone half coaxing and half firm, "Just listen to me."
Chen Liuchi muttered upon hearing this: "How can you say I have such a low tolerance? Chen Du and I were at the scene just now, less than ten meters away from the body. We saw everything we should and shouldn't have seen."
Cen Zhao hummed in understanding, but refused to budge. "That was an accident, but I'm here now, so don't even think about watching."
He rarely used that tone, and Chen Liuchi was startled. He inexplicably found this man quite alluring. In that split second, Cen Zhao had already passed him and headed inside the hotel. Chen Liuchi turned to follow him, but a look from Cen Zhao pinned him in place. He pulled out his gloves and mask, tugged the nonwoven fabric over his face, and at the last second, moved his lips and said, "Be good."
Okay, be obedient.
Chen Liuchi replayed Cen Zhao's last look in his mind several times, so he just stayed where he was.
The reason is simple. Cen Zhao is used to being gentle, so he feels particularly good when he speaks harshly occasionally.
"Why are you still standing here?"
When Chen Du and Xin Xin came out hand in hand, they saw Chen Liuchi standing at the door. He had a strangely well-behaved look about him, like a puppy that had just been petted by its owner.
He turned his head to glance inside the hotel lobby and pointed: "Your forensic doctor is in there, didn't you see him?"
Chenliuchi glanced at him and said, "I know."
Chen Du was even more puzzled: "Then why aren't you going in? What are you doing standing here as a doorman?"
Chen Liuchi kindly explained to him, "Cen Zhao thought the scenes inside were a bit bloody, so he didn't let me watch and told me to wait for him here."
Before Chen Du could curse out loud, Chen Liuchi interrupted him with another sentence, "I said I'm fine and won't be scared, but Cen Zhao said he thought I would be scared."
As he spoke, Chenliuchi sighed artificially, "I feel like he misunderstands me, but listening to your partner will make you rich, so I listen."
Chen Du couldn't stand it and vomited.
Even Xin Xin's eyes were complicated, and he said tactfully: "Brother Xiaochi, you are a little teay like this."
Chen Liuchi sighed, "Being like this with your partner isn't called tea, it's called romance."
"Listen, listen! Is this what he, Shenliuchi, should say?!"
Chen Du leaned against Xin Xin, his head burrowing into her neck. "Wife... I feel like my spirit has been polluted."
It’s okay to show affection to others, but it’s not okay to just watch others show affection.
Chen Liuchi wanted to close his eyes when he saw how big Chen Du was, squeezing Xin Xin so hard that he was staggering. Xin Xin supported Chen Du, who was squeezing him around, and saw Chen Liuchi's expression. He immediately laughed: "Brother Xiaochi, don't be so hypocritical."
Chen Liuchi nodded and shook his head, somewhat understanding Chen Du's mood just now.
The three of them chatted for a moment at the doorway before Cen Zhao emerged, carrying his investigation box. He wore a mask that covered most of his face, revealing a face that wasn't exactly gentle, but his gaze curved the moment he caught sight of the sinking pond.
"Waiting for me?"
He walked over a few steps and wanted to hold Chen Liuchi's hand, but felt it was inappropriate, so he stepped back and stood beside him, their forearms touching, and greeted Chen Du and the other two.
"Are you done?"
Chen Du and Cen Zhao exchanged a few pleasantries before becoming somewhat speechless. It wasn't that they had nothing to talk about, but mainly because he didn't want to talk to them anymore when he remembered the horrible scene in the sinking pool. Xin Xin patted the back of his hand and remembered something: "Brother Cen, what did you do with the severed hand we fished out on the boat earlier?"
There was nothing to hide about this matter. Cen Zhao took off his gloves and said, "We sent people to search the nearby waters for the remains, but we didn't find any remaining body parts, only the remains of the hand."
As he spoke, he dodged the hand that was reaching out to help him remove his gloves, gave him a disapproving look, and continued, "The police issued a notice a few days ago, also calling on the public to come forward with clues."
Chenliuchi curled his lips as he couldn't help, and then went to pick up his survey box.
Cen Zhao dodged sideways again and said helplessly, "Dirty."
Chen Liuchi glanced at him sideways: "You can't enter the hotel, and you can't touch people. Sir Cen, you're going a bit too far."
"Oh my..."
Chen Du couldn't bear to listen any longer and hurried away with Xin Xin, who still wanted to gossip.
"It ruins my image in public."
Cen Zhao wanted to hit Chen Liuchi on the head, but held back.
First, his hands were indeed dirty, and second, the sinking pool looked quite cute.
Chenliuchi was still folding his arms and looking at him.
Cen Zhao first handed the investigation box to the young forensic doctor, then took off his gloves and wiped his hands with the alcohol wipes he carried with him. He then glanced at the sinking pool and said, "It's clean now. Do you want to lead the way?"
Chenliuchi couldn't hold back his sour expression and subconsciously laughed as well. After laughing, he rubbed his face and blamed himself for not being able to resist the temptation.
Cen Zhao walked leisurely forward, leading the group. He boasted, "It's human nature to be tempted by your boyfriend." He winked at Chen Liuchi and said, "It just shows I'm still as charming as ever."
Chen Liuchi laughed and pinched the back of his hand: "Psycho, regardless of whether you are charming or not, you are not serious at all now."
"It shows that you raised me well." Cen Zhao was very proud when he heard that.
Chenliuchi thought about it and felt that this seemed to be the truth, so he puffed out his chest proudly. But before he had the chance to boast, Zeng Baoguo came over.
"Old Cen! Oh, the family members are here too."
Chen Liuchi greeted the people and then asked, "Are you going to work overtime again tonight?"
Zeng Baoguo coughed dryly upon hearing this, and tried to make himself look more miserable. "There's really nothing we can do, Boss Shen. Old Cen's department is currently in a period of transition. The few capable ones are all old, weak, sick, and disabled. I just hate myself for choosing the wrong major. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let Old Cen attend despite his illness!"
Chen Liuchi was amused by his pretentiousness and waved his hands repeatedly, "Don't be nervous, Deputy Captain Zeng. The family members are just asking questions, not complaining."
Upon hearing this, Cen Zhao immediately glanced sideways at him: "Oh? You're not here to complain? Then I am going to complain."
Chen Liuchi choked and immediately glared at Zeng Baoguo, saying, "What's going on? You've made me feel like a nobody!"
Zeng Baoguo sighed twice, "Old Cen, that's enough! You're so unfamiliar now that I'm scared!"
Cen Zhao and the others had important things to do later, so Zeng Baoguo was called away before he could say a few words.
Chen Liuchi saw that the body had been carried out, and asked Cen Zhao in a low voice if he wanted to go back too.
Cen Zhao nodded and apologized, "I'm afraid I can't go home tonight."
Chenliuchi thought for a moment and asked, "Would you like to eat potato and chicken stewed with rice?"
Cen Zhao was stunned: "What?"
Chen Liuchi pulled his hand and said, "What else can it be? Boss Shen's private chef delivered the meal."
Cen Zhao felt warm in his heart, but shook his head: "No need, after all this trouble, go back and have a good rest. We will order a midnight snack together tonight."
Chen Liuchi narrowed his eyes and held Cen Zhao's hand a little harder. Or maybe it couldn't be said to be a grip, it was a pinch. "What if I insist on giving it to you?"
Cen Zhao readily changed his tone, "Then I'll start looking forward to it from now on." He even deliberately leaned towards the sinking pond and patted his stomach, "Listen, my stomach is growling."
"Virtue."
Chen Liuchi was amused and patted him: "Then you guys go first, I'll come find you later."
Cen Zhao nodded, told him to drive carefully and there was no time to waste, and got in the car with other colleagues and returned to the bureau.
Although he boasted, Chenliu Chi was a bit at a loss when it came to actually doing it. His cooking skills were no match for Cen Zhao. He could only finish the last two words of the potato and chicken stewed rice independently.
After returning home, Chenliuchi immediately searched for tutorials, peeled the chicken legs, blanched them, heated the pan, added oil and stir-fried them. After twenty minutes, he got three blisters on his fingers. Finally, looking at the burnt chicken legs in the pan, he had to declare failure. He touched his phone and ordered the private dishes they often ate recently.
It was almost ten o'clock. Chen Liuchi changed his clothes, went downstairs and drove to the private restaurant to pick up his meal. Then he turned the steering wheel and headed towards the Municipal Bureau. On the way, he found a newly opened fruit shop. The seasonal fruits looked very fresh, so he stopped the car and picked some lychees and peaches.
They arrived at the police station at exactly half past ten. After parking the car, Chen Liuchi got out of the car with his bags and walked to the security room. He registered honestly and then waited for Cen Zhao to come out and pick him up.
When there was a knock on the glass window, Chen Liuchi was holding his cell phone and showing affection to Chen Du to disgust each other. He was a little surprised to hear the voice, wondering why Cen Zhao came down so quickly today. However, his excited eyes suddenly froze the moment he raised his eyes.
The person standing outside the security room was not Cen Zhao, but a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, wearing an old navy blue jacket and with gray hair on his temples.
The man stared at the sinking pool steadily, his eyes meeting his through the glass. His lifeless eyes clearly reflected the cold outline of the sinking pool.
After more than ten seconds, he finally spoke in a hoarse voice: "So it really is you, Chenliuchi."
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