Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 898 - 897: Mr. Chu

Yu Chuan, in his fifties, is tall with a straight posture, a standard square face, tiger-like eyes, and thick eyebrows that exude authority without anger.In front of the detention center, Yu Chuan said a few simple words to Su Wei before taking Chu Ge into a big Jeep. He drove himself, and it was just the two of them in the car, Yu Chuan in the driver's seat, and Chu Ge in the passenger seat.

"Comrade Chu Ge, I know about your situation. Based on descriptions from the people present, at the time it was completely a case of self-defense. I apologize on behalf of the police for the grievance you suffered. Regarding Comrade Lin Gaoze's improper handling of the situation, we will take it seriously."

Despite Yu Chuan's friendly demeanor and sincere tone, Chu Ge was speechless inside. Are you kidding me? He called that self-defense?

He had gone to the hospital to deliberately provoke Jin Yingji and Han Zhe, attacked them despite their inability to resist, and then naturally got himself into the detention center. The so-called self-defense that this Director Yu spoke of... was an utter joke.

Chu Ge found it amusing. This Director Yu was spouting nonsense on par with him.

Moreover... Lin Gaoze had sent him to the detention center to help him, and yet, in Director Yu's words, it became improper handling?

Chu Ge felt the need to speak up for Lin Gaoze.

"Director Yu, I indeed acted impulsively at that time. Perhaps I didn't handle the defensive act appropriately and went overboard. Personally, I think Comrade Lin Gaoze's handling was very appropriate. Maybe there's some misunderstanding in between."

Upon hearing this, Yu Chuan smiled faintly, "I see... I will look into it further when I go back. After all, I wasn't present at the time; there might be some misunderstanding in my judgment of Comrade Lin Gaoze."

Chu Ge smiled, pondering the unexpected intervention of Yu Chuan, and said nothing further.

"By the way, Comrade Chu Ge, did you have any grievances inside?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "No, the atmosphere in the cell was very harmonious. Both the inmates and the detainees awaiting trial were well-behaved, reflecting on themselves willingly. The guards upheld law enforcement with civility, with no uncivilized behavior."

Yu Chuan's eye twitched slightly. This guy... his words sounded even better than they were. However, what Chu Ge said was just right, sparing him some trouble.

"Then I'm relieved." Yu Chuan smiled again, "Comrade Chu Ge, excuse me, I need to make a phone call first."

Chu Ge said nothing but felt slightly concerned inside. Could it be that his sudden release was related to the person Yu Chuan was calling?

Chu Ge discreetly observed Yu Chuan, who, while pulling out his phone, also subtly glanced at Chu Ge.

"Mr. Chu, I've already brought Comrade Chu Ge out. Yes, yes, he's fine."

Chu Ge listened with confusion. Mr. Chu? Where did this Mr. Chu come from? Among the people he knew in Lidu, the only one with the surname Chu, who he hadn't seen in a long time, was Chu Shiyao.

Somehow, Chu Ge suddenly thought of the elderly man he had twice encountered in Lidu City with Hu Tai'en. After all, when the police handcuffed him, the old man was present, and he even asked if Chu Ge needed help.

As Chu Ge pondered this peculiarity, he heard Yu Chuan say to the phone again, "Okay, please wait a moment."

After speaking, Yu Chuan handed the phone to Chu Ge, "Comrade Chu Ge, Mr. Chu wants to speak with you."

Chu Ge was slightly taken aback, hesitated for a second before taking the call, "Hello?"

"Ah, Xiao Chu, it's me. I just heard from Director Yu that you're doing well. Is that the case?"

A deep voice came through the receiver, familiar to Chu Ge. It was indeed the elderly man he had suspected.

Chu Ge frowned slightly, hesitating as he replied, "Yes, I'm fine. Excuse me..."

"Haha, I know you must have some questions for me, but it's getting late. Why don't you go back home and get some rest? I'll contact you again tomorrow during the day."

Before Chu Ge could finish, Mr. Chu kindly chuckled, interrupting him, and then directly hung up the phone.

"Oh my! What's going on!"

The lines on Chu Ge's forehead deepened, and while his mind was racing with a million rampant thoughts, he portrayed a calm exterior, smiling at Yu Chuan as he returned the phone.

Throughout the ride, even though both Chu Ge and Yu Chuan were filled with doubt, they only exchanged some superficial, harmless words. After all, they were far from familiar with each other and both understood the less said, the better.

Chu Ge suggested several times that Yu Chuan could drop him off anywhere, but Yu Chuan insisted on taking him to Huafu Garden. Once Chu Ge reached his building and entered, only then did the car depart.

Hearing Yu Chuan's car drive away, Chu Ge didn't head upstairs directly but instead dialed Lin Gaoze's number.

The call connected quickly. After confirming whether Lin Gaoze was free to talk, Chu Ge dove straight into explaining the current situation, asking about his confusion. Unfortunately, Lin Gaoze couldn't provide an answer; in fact, he was even more bewildered than Chu Ge.

Hanging up the phone, Chu Ge pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling an inexplicable surge of irritability and restlessness.

In just the few hours he was at the detention center, first it was Guo Qiang who sold him a Hongtashan cigarette for five bucks and a lighter for ten, then a bald guy who picked a fight with him, then the interrogation of Li Zheming that ended in failure, and then that cloud-misting "Old Mr. Chu." With all these things happening, how could he not feel unsettled?

Chu Ge took a deep breath, but it didn't relieve the unease and confusion in his heart. But no matter how disgruntled he felt, everything would have to wait until tomorrow.

Back upstairs, he pulled out his key, unlocked the door, and was about to enter the house when he suddenly paused, looking a bit dazed.

As he opened the door, the bathroom door inside the house also opened, and he didn't know if it was Qin Ruojing or Qin Ruoying who stepped out.

As Chu Ge paused, Qin Ruoying also stopped. She had just finished showering, and although she was wearing a bathrobe and wasn't revealing anything, the door across from her was wide open, which still seemed somewhat inappropriate.

She cast an annoyed glance at Chu Ge and said, "Brother-in-law, close the door already."

Chu Ge quickly closed the door, scratching his head apologetically. "I was a bit stunned, sorry."

Hearing this, Qin Ruoying burst into laughter. After all, she and Chu Ge had already established their relationship and considered each other family. So even though she was in a bathrobe, it was only slightly awkward.

Blinking her big eyes, Qin Ruoying tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and asked with a teasing smile, "Really? It's not like it's your first time seeing me, how could you still be stunned?"

Chu Ge changed into his slippers as he walked into the house, laughing, "Our little Ying is so beautiful, no matter how many times I see you, it's not enough."

"Haha, I'll take that as a genuine compliment," Qin Ruoying giggled, walking a few steps towards Chu Ge and sitting on the sofa, "Oh right, brother-in-law, my sister said you were going out for work tonight and might not come back. Is your business done now?"

At the mention of this, Chu Ge felt a bit depressed again, but on the surface, he casually nodded with a smile. "Yeah, it's done."

Saying this, Chu Ge glanced at the bedroom he shared with Qin Ruojing, "Where's your sister? Did she go to bed so early?"

"She, uh..." Qin Ruoying smiled slyly, "She went to another man's house to sleep tonight. I don't know if she's asleep yet."

Chu Ge rolled his eyes, "Oh well, I hope she has sweet dreams. Alright, I won't chat with you anymore, I'm going to take a shower."

Seeing Chu Ge's reaction, Qin Ruoying was a bit stunned. It wasn't until Chu Ge walked to the bathroom door that she snapped back to reality, blinking in surprise, and quickly called out to him.

"Brother-in-law, what kind of reaction is that? Aren't you worried that my sister went to another man's house to sleep?"

Chu Ge glanced at Qin Ruoying with a smirk, "Come on, keep making up stories."

This time, Qin Ruoying was genuinely anxious, "I'm not making it up, it's true. If you don't believe me, go check the room."

Chu Ge was slightly taken aback, but he quickly shook his head, "If you're not sleepy, keep playing for a while, and if you are, go to bed. I'm going to take a shower."

Saying that, Chu Ge walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind him.

He felt he had to take a shower immediately, partly to wash away the bad luck of the day, and partly to cleanse the awful stench he'd picked up in the cell.

The smell in the cell was terrible, almost as bad as the sewer.

Just as Chu Ge was about to undress for the shower, he heard the sound of slippers shuffling across the floor outside, and then Qin Ruoying suddenly pushed the door open.

Chu Ge grinned, "Forgot something?"

Qin Ruoying didn't respond, so Chu Ge joked again, "What, you planning to shower with me after you just showered yourself?"

"Geez, how can you be so nonchalant? Your wife went to another man's house, and you're still in the mood to joke with me?"

Qin Ruoying looked at Chu Ge speechlessly and angrily, pouting her lips.

Chu Ge helplessly scratched his head, "Xiaoying, I really need to shower now. Can you please not mess around?"

"Who's joking with you? If you don't believe me, come and see!" Qin Ruoying said, grabbing Chu Ge's hand and dragging him out of the bathroom. She then pushed open Qin Ruojing's bedroom door.

Inside the room, it was empty, and Qin Ruojing really wasn't home.

Qin Ruoying huffed, giving Chu Ge a sidelong glance, "So, what do you think? Do you believe me now?"