Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Lingering Feelings Beneath Resolute Decision

Lin Xi drove the car, bringing Lin Yao and Zhao Xiaoyu back to Lanshan County from Shencheng City.

On the way, Lin Yao also talked about the incident of encountering Xiaoji Knife Man at the airport.

Lin Xi listened and almost lost control of the car on the highway, giving a slight sway.

Thankfully, Lin Yao was smart enough to say that they didn’t greet each other, not even approached.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xi seriously instructed:

"From now on, unless the person you meet is brought to you by me, and I’ve greeted them proactively, you should act as if you don’t know them, okay?"

Lin Yao and Zhao Xiaoyu nodded heavily.

Soon, Lin Yao asked, "Sister, is brother-in-law in big trouble this time?"

"He is, kind of. Someone is targeting him intentionally. It’s easy to dodge a bullet you can see, but harder to dodge the hidden ones."

Lin Yao squinted her eyes: "What dodging and prevention? I only know that person will definitely end up badly! After all, those who offend brother-in-law never end well!"

Lin Xi smirked: "Once we arrive at Songshanping, stay home with the elders and don’t wander around."

"I understand, I won’t cause trouble."

Lin Xi spoke no more and drove straight back to Songshanping.

The atmosphere in Songshanping was a bit tense.

This made Old Chen and his wife slightly worried and haggard.

Even though Lin Shanhu and his spouse came to accompany them, the inner anxiety was hard to relieve.

Only when they saw Lin Xi did the old couple feel more at ease.

However, seeing Lin Yao also arrived, they first greeted her and then inquired about Chen Xiao.

When Lin Xi confidently said there was nothing to worry about, the old couple breathed a sigh of relief.

After reassuring both sets of parents, Lin Xi checked the time and drove to the county bureau’s criminal police team.

From what Lin Yao and others described, she and Qi Wei should have taken the same flight back.

So at this time, Qi Wei should have also arrived at the criminal police team.

Lin Xi was slightly surprised that she just arrived as Qi Wei came in.

Lin Xi was seated in the police office lobby.

She didn’t approach any officers or look for any acquaintances.

When Qi Wei entered, Lin Xi immediately noticed Qi Wei’s sharp gaze.

However, despite its coldness, it wasn’t an angry cold yearning for revenge, but a feeling of wanting others to stay away.

Seemingly aware of Lin Xi watching her, Qi Wei’s gaze also fell on Lin Xi.

Instinctively, Qi Wei frowned, then her lawyer reminded:

"She’s Lin Xi, Chen Xiao’s wife, Deputy Captain of Dongzhou City’s Hongshan Branch Criminal Police Team."

Qi Wei’s gaze sharpened and she walked straight up to Lin Xi:

"Are you Lin Xi?"

"Qi Wei?"

"As far as I know, there’s no life-and-death feud between Chen Xiao and my husband, correct? What’s going on?"

Qi Wei questioned.

Lin Xi replied: "I want to ask you the same thing. There’s no enmity that requires one to die between them, so why is all the evidence pointing at my husband now?"

Qi Wei: "You ask me, and whom should I ask? Since you also mentioned that all evidence now points to Chen Xiao, I can only believe the facts. If it’s ultimately confirmed that Chen Xiao killed Zuo Shu, as Zuo Shu’s wife, I’ll surely seek justice for him."

Lin Xi smiled slightly: "President Qi, your words are indeed imposing. I just wonder if President Zuo will be moved by such heartfelt words of deep marital affection underground."

Qi Wei also smiled faintly: "He will certainly be moved."

Saying this, Qi Wei walked straight to the task force leader’s office where Zhang Xian awaited her.

Lin Xi watched her back and inadvertently looked outside.

She did not see the silhouette of Xiaoji Knife Man.

Yet she already knew Xiaoji Knife Man followed Qi Wei back to Dongzhou.

So Qi Wei’s previous words were indeed intriguing.

Moreover, her words were clearly not the reaction of a wife concerned about the truth behind her husband’s death.

Or, perhaps this is the fact everyone has accepted.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense for Qi Wei to arrive at Lanshan County only this morning.

Moreover, she even cared about an outsider yesterday.

This seems to solidify everyone’s speculations.

Zuo Shu’s death is due to the interests of the Qi Family!

Lin Xi did not go in to find Zhang Xian. Although she is a police officer, she’s avoiding suspicion in this case and lacks authorization.

She doesn’t know what Qi Wei and Zhang Xian will discuss.

She’s thinking, like Chen Xiao, that Zuo Shu’s missing head is crucial.

Only she hasn’t delved as deeply as Chen Xiao.

Suspecting the potential involvement of another person during the incident.

Lin Xi silently pondered.

Qi Wei, in the office, privately conversed with Zhang Xian for a long time.

Then, Qi Wei, who had been keeping her head down, raised it.

Her eyes, initially indifferent, gradually welled up with unshed tears.

Zhang Xian immediately took out two tissues and handed them to Qi Wei.

She didn’t take them, just tilted her head, forcing the tears back.

"Thank you, Director Zhang, but I don’t need them. A long time ago, I swore never again to shed a single tear for him in this life!"

Zhang Xian sighed: "Why did things have to come to this between you two? Besides, he’s already gone."

"That’s his own fault. What does it have to do with me?" Qi Wei seemingly hardened her heart.

Zhang Xian awkwardly chuckled, then composed himself and seriously asked:

"Ms. Qi, we still need to confirm with you whether you believe the conflict between Chen Xiao and Zuo Shu has escalated to irreparable levels?"

"Frankly, I’m not aware of their conflict. I was quite surprised when he left the company and went to Qingxi. But I didn’t want to manage his actions or whereabouts. Until you called to inform me of his death, I was shocked."

"Of course, I understand you’re likely to suspect me of something, like why didn’t I rush over like his parents did? Regarding this, I can responsibly inform you."

"I have no feelings for him anymore. The remnants of sentiment have long faded over these years. I came over merely because I’m still his legal wife, otherwise, unless through judicial procedures, I wouldn’t even bother to glance!"

Despite speaking these words of heartlessness, Qi Wei’s eyes grew redder.

Though her words were merciless, her eyes could not lie to anyone.

Zhang Xian nodded, stood, and said: "Let’s conclude today’s meeting here, but please stay within Lanshan County for the next couple of days, find a hotel in the county to stay so we can easily contact you anytime."

"No problem, I’ve already arranged that."

Saying so, Qi Wei stood up and headed straight for the door.

But just as she was about to reach for the door, she couldn’t help but turn back and say:

"His head... hasn’t been found yet?"

Zhang Xian shook his head: "Do you want to take a look?"

Qi Wei closed her eyes, took a deep breath, opened them again, and resolutely said:

"What good would it do if I saw it? I won’t look!"