Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 74

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On the evening of February 17, 3021, Lu Hao was reading to Ling Huaan when the sound of beep beep came from outside the door, followed by the door being opened and Jiang Chengyan walking in.

Lu Hao quickly greeted, Chengyan-ge, youre back.

Jiang Chengyan said with a smile while taking off his jacket, En, when did you get here?

Early this morning. Lu Hao asked curiously, Chengyan-ge, I heard from my brother that theres a murder case in Yihe apartment. Did the case go well?

Jiang Chengyan glanced at Ling Huaan and said, It has basically can be determined as a homicide. We still investigated it, and theres no progress for the time being.

Ling Huaan raised his eyebrows and asked, It has been stated that he was killed?

En, during the autopsy, Su Ke found that the wound on the deceaseds wrist was weird, which is not usual in common suicide cases. Its still not confirmed whether it is a homicide or not. It depends on the results of the drug test tomorrow.

Jiang Chengyan walked to the sofa, and Lu Hao gave up his spot and sat opposite Ling Huaan. Jiang Chengyan hesitated for a moment. Although he felt a little embarrassed, he still sat next to Ling Huaan.

Ling Huaan naturally wrapped his arms around his waist and asked, What would Captain Jiang want to eat at night?

Seeing Lu Hao smiling like an aunt, Jiang Chengyan felt slightly uncomfortable. He patted Ling Huaans hand and signaled that there was someone here, but Ling Huaan didnt plan to back up. Jiang Chengyan had no choice but to say, today is the first day of the new year. I didnt eat the dumplings in the morning. I thought maybe I should eat the dumplings for dinner.

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Meat or vegetable?

Anything is fine. What kind of stuffing does Lu Hao like to eat? Jiang Chengyan looked at Lu Hao.

Sanxian Dumpling¹, I think? I have eaten the meat one at home for the past two days and feel tired.  I see shrimp in the refrigerator, plus some mushrooms, eggs, and leeks. The stuffing will be perfect.

Okay, then, lets start making it now. Captain Jiang, you didnt sleep all night yesterday. Eat early so that you can rest early.

Lu Hao looked at Jiang Chengyan and teased, hehe, Chengyan-ge, I feel sorry for you.

Jiang Chengyans face became hot, he glanced at Ling Huaan, and said uncomfortably, Well, Im going to pick the leeks.

Watching Jiang Chengyan go to the kitchen, Lu Hao sat back beside Ling Huaan and whispered, Ge,  just now Chengyan-ge blushed. It doesnt seem to say anything. Is he so in love?

Ling Huaan reached out, ruffled Lu Haos hair, and said jokingly, Oh, you actually found out. Do you think I should kill to silence someone?

Ge, youve changed. Im not the first in your heart now, woohoo. Lu Hao roared on purpose so that Jiang Chengyan could hear it and pretended to cry twice.

Ling Huaan has indeed changed a lot. Although the former Ling Huaan was gentle, his nature was aloof. Except for the few people he cared about, his treatment of others always made people feel alienated. Now he has a few more fireworks, making him feel much warmer. Although Lu Hao felt a little sour in his heart, he was still very happy that Ling Huaan could have such a change.

Jiang Chengyans face feels so hot, but the corners of his mouth keep rising. He took out the leeks in the refrigerator and plucked them up one by one.

Your performance is a little fake. Use more effort when you act again in the future. Ling Huaan got up and walked to the kitchen.

Lu Hao was stunned for a moment, then whispered in a low voice, You treat me as a tool!

The three of them talked and laughed together while making dumplings. In less than an hour, the hot dumplings were on the table. It only took two and a half hours to eat and clean up the dishes. And before eight oclock, Ling Huaan dragged Jiang Chengyan into the room.

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Thinking about the smile on Lu Haos face just now, Jiang Chengyan was a little embarrassed and said, Huaan, its not good for us to be like this.

Ling Huaan took Jiang Chengyan to the bedside and said with a smile, Theres nothing wrong. Captain Jiang has been tired all day. Rest early; otherwise, you will be exhausted, or I will feel bad.

Jiang Chengyan sat down and said, Then you go out to accompany Lu Hao. Its not easy for him to come here. Also, its not good for us to just hang out like this.

But I want to accompany Captain Jiang, dont you want to? Ling Huaan put his arm around his waist.

Jiang Chengyan couldnt help but raise the corners of his mouth and say honestly, I want to.

CaptainJiang is a criminal investigator, so honest. Ling Huaan pulled the quilt away and said, Go to sleep. Youre tired.

Jiang Chengyan felt so happy he quickly kissed Ling Huaan on the lips before, got into the quilt, and said, then Ill sleep first.

Ling Huaan raised the corner of his mouth, got into bed slowly, leaned on Jiang Chengyan, and said, Captain Jiang, its not right for you to try to run away after taking advantage.

Looking at their ambiguous postures, Jiang Chengyans face heated up, and he retorted, where? Who am I taking advantage of? Do you have evidence?

Since Captain Jiang said so, dont blame me for being rude.

Looking at Ling Huaan, who was getting closer and closer, Jiang Chengyans heart was racing, and he blushed and said, Youwhat can you do to become rude? 

Captain Jiang will know right away.

Oh

Pushing Ling Huaan, who was lying on the bed, Jiang Chengyan hesitated to ask,  Huaan, youwont you continue?

Ling Huaan replied, Idiot, you havent rested all day and night. How can I ask you at this time? Dont move. Let me hold you for a while.

Jiang Chengyan raised the corner of his mouth, relaxing his body, and said, Huaan, I love you.

I love you too. Ling Huaan moved to adjust his position to make Jiang Chengtan sleep more comfortably. He kissed his forehead and said, Sleep well. I will accompany you.

Hearing Jiang Chengyans steady breathing, Ling Huaan smiled and fell asleep after a while.

Lu Hao, who was left aside, took his mobile phone and sent a VX to Yan Yu, Yan Yu-ge, what are you doing? Im so bored.

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Im working on documents.

Yan Yu-ge, why are you still working on the first day of the New Year?

If I dont work, what else can I do?

Looking at the text on the phone, Lu Hao felt uncomfortable and said, Yan Yu-ge, I am homeless now. Can you take me in for one night?

Wheres your brother?

My brother is inconvenient now. Anyway, can you take me in?

Lu Hao waited for a while, and just when he thought Yan Yu would reply,  his phone rang suddenly, Okay, where are you? Ill pick you up.

Lu Hao was happy and thought  for a while before replying, Im in my brothers apartment.

En. Ill be there in half an hour.

Okay.

Lu Hao watched TV absentmindedly for a while before packing his things and going downstairs. After waiting at the community entrance for less than five minutes, Yan Yu arrived, and Lu Hao got into the car without saying a word.

Yan Yu looked in the direction of Ling Huaans home and said, Im going on a business trip the day after tomorrow, so I can only take you in for one day.

Business trip? Where to?

M country.

Lu Haos eyes lit up, and he said hurriedly, I havent been to M Country before. Yan Yu-ge, can you take me with you?

Yan Yu slowly started the car and said, Im going on a business trip, not to play.

Yan Yu-ge, just take me there. Ge couldnt accompany me. Its too boring at home.

Seeing Yan Yu being silent, Lu Hao felt a little annoyed and said, Yan Yu-ge, are you alright?

After a while of silence, Yan Yu let out his breath and said, Im fine. If your brother agrees, Ill take you there.

Lu Hao said excitedly, Okay, thank you, Yan Yu-ge.

Early the following day, Ling Huaan got up and came to the guest room only to find that Lu Hao was gone. He returned to the bedroom and planned to call Lu Hao with his mobile phone, but Jiang Chengyan woke up in time.

 Huaan, good morning. 

The first time he woke up, he could see his beloved one. Jiang Chengyan felt very peaceful.

Its still early, sleep a little more. Ill call you when its time.

Jiang Chengyan picked up his phone and looked at it, saying, Its seven oclock. Ive slept for eleven hours, if I sleep again, Ill become a pig.

Ling Huaan laughed lightly and said, Pigs are good. They are good to feed, and they can also be eaten.Ling Huaan deliberately accentuated the word be eaten. No matter how slow Jiang Chengyan was, he could understand what he meant. His face heated up and snapped, What an immodesty!

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Ling Huaan smiled and said, Captain Jiang, help me find my phone and give Lu Hao a call.

Lu Hao? Isnt he at home? Jiang Chengyan asked strangely while looking for his phone

I went to the guest room just now, and he wasnt there. With his habit of sleeping late, this is very unusual and he should have left last night.

 The phone is here. Huh, theres an unread voice, its from Lu Hao. Jiang Chengyan clicked on the voice, turned on the speaker again, and said, Huaan, listen.

Ge, I have a deep understanding of the sorrow of the light bulb². I have eaten enough dog food, so I went to Yan Yu-ges house. Dont worry.

He sent it 8.15 last night. Jiang Chengyan looked at the time when the voice message was received.

Did Yan Yu send a message?

Yes, I was about to say it. Ill show it to you. Jiang Chengyan clicked on Yan Yus voice message too.

Huaan, Lu Hao is here with me, dont worry.

This brat! Forget it, just let him be with Yan Yu. Captain Jiang, what do you want for breakfast, Ill make it.

Some porridge and a little pickle to clear your stomach.

En, okay.

The two boiled porridge together, and Jiang Chengyan made some pickles under the guidance of Ling Huaan. Although the food was simple, they were very satisfied.

Whats Captain Jiangs plan today?

Today, Im going to visit Sun Tings house. Unlike before, Jiang Chengyan answered almost his every question about the cast.

Ling Huaan frowned slightly and said, Captain Jiang, I will accompany you today.

Jiang Chengyan was stunned, then said, are you afraid that female ghosts will haunt me?

The amulet I gave you is not just a beautiful thing. Such a ghost cant get into you. I just want to find out. Im curious how Sun Ting can be surrounded by ghosts without being affected at all.

Jiang Chengyan didnt hesitate and said, Okay, then Ill give Chen Miao a call later.

The two did not delay, went out together, and drove straight to the Hongxin Community where Sun Ting lived. Based on the address on the information, they soon arrived at Sun Tings door. Jiang Chengyan stepped forward and knocked on the door and heard some answer from the inside, Coming, coming, who is it?

Jiang Chengyan replied, Miss Sun, Im from the criminal investigation team and came over for a visit.

The door of the room was opened and Sun Ting appeared in the doorway. She looked at Jiang Chengyan, but her eyes were on Ling Huaan and said, Mr. Ling? Are you also a police officer?

Ling Huaan looked in Sun Tings direction, only to see the female ghosts blood-red eyes staring at him coldly. He said as if nothing had happened, I heard the Captain mention that something happened to Miss Sun, so I just wanted to come and have a look. Its a bit presumptuous. Does it bother you?

No, its not a bother. Then, Mr. Ling, Officer Jiang, please come in.

Jiang Chengyan helped Ling Huaan to enter the house. When she passed the female ghost, she suddenly stretched out her hands and pierced Ling Huaans throat with sharp nails.

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1. 3 ingredients for the stuffing, for example here.
2. unwanted third guest/third wheel

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