Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 396: The Eldest Nephew?

Chen Xiao actually cares a lot about Dai Hong’Er’s future.

Even though he had never heard of a businesswoman by that name in his past life.

But he does recognize Dai Hong’Er’s commercial instincts.

However, with the conversation up to this point, Dai Hong’Er didn’t ask much along the way, and Chen Xiao didn’t say more.

After dropping her off at her place, Chen Xiao then drove back to the hotel where he was staying.

Not another word was spoken the entire night.

Chen Xiao experienced another night in Hai City.

The night was very quiet.

The next day, Chen Xiao woke up naturally, got up and washed, and changed into the formal suit he had bought the day before.

By the time he was ready, Xiaoji and Liu Dayou were already waiting outside.

Xiaoji drove straight to the Celestial Valley District funeral home.

Chen Xiao remembered the time; around nine o’clock this morning, Mu Rong would be cremated.

After the cremation, a ritual would be held at the house where Mu Rong and Qiu Huasheng once lived.

Chen Xiao arrived early; Qiu Huasheng was already at the funeral home, communicating with the staff.

Chen Xiao stood by, waiting.

However, he noticed that Qiu Huasheng was always accompanied only by his driver and bodyguard.

Once Qiu Huasheng finished communicating with the staff, he came over to Chen Xiao.

After bowing, Qiu Huasheng shook hands with Chen Xiao and said, "Mr. Chen, you’ve been thoughtful."

"Since we’re familiar and partners, there’s no need for such words. President Qiu, if you need my help later, feel free to let me know."

"Hmm, I’ve finalized things with them. I will be by the side during the cremation, so I’m afraid Mr. Chen will have to wait outside."

Chen Xiao heard this, didn’t ask further, just nodded silently.

Soon, Qiu Huasheng went into the cremation room with the staff.

Seeing this, Xiaoji couldn’t help but say, "Cremation is cruel; President Qiu truly loves deeply."

"Looking at his eyes, I think he seems very reluctant yet very concerned; it’s confusing," Liu Dayou shook his head in response.

Chen Xiao said, "Reluctance is just like Xiaoji said, too cruel. Concern, maybe because he’s afraid she is scared too."

Xiaoji and Liu Dayou understood what he meant.

Although earlier they thought Qiu Huasheng and Mu Rong’s relationship was absurd.

But now they no longer hold such thoughts.

Perhaps the reality is as Qiu Huasheng said, two people who were meant to be together were forced apart due to the times and family circumstances.

Maybe their feelings were indeed very profound and unforgettable.

The three didn’t dwell on Qiu Huasheng and Mu Rong’s relationship.

Moreover, as time passed, more and more people gathered at the funeral home.

Chen Xiao didn’t know how many lives would be lost in a single day.

But in the funeral home, within half the morning, he saw several hearses bringing bodies for cremation.

Finally, Qiu Huasheng came out holding an urn wrapped in black cloth.

His bodyguard and driver quickly stepped forward to support him.

However, Qiu Huasheng didn’t cry today, just looked somewhat dazed.

Afterwards, they all returned to Qiu Huasheng’s residence.

Not sure if Qiu Huasheng is Buddhist or Mu Rong is.

The entire ritual was hosted by monks they hired somewhere.

Chen Xiao was present throughout, but Qiu Huasheng didn’t let him help or get involved.

Just as Qiu Huasheng himself said.

Chen Xiao being there was already a gesture of goodwill.

Of course, Chen Xiao knew that with Qiu Huasheng’s current status in the Celestial Valley District, anyone he wanted would surely come to the ritual.

But those people were probably all refused by him.

Chen Xiao didn’t hang around; once the ritual was over, he said goodbye to Qiu Huasheng and arranged to meet at the airport the next morning.

Qiu Huasheng agreed, and Chen Xiao returned to his place.

Chen Xiao didn’t do much else the entire day.

Just as Chen Xiao reached the hotel, he unexpectedly ran into his big nephew!

Chen Xu!

The latter was originally chatting with some suited men, smiling all the while.

At the moment he saw Chen Xiao, there was a look of surprise on his face.

But soon, Chen Xu made up his mind and walked over to Chen Xiao.

"Uncle Xiao!"

Chen Xu was very polite.

Chen Xiao looked at him, saying, "It’s a small world; I can bump into you here."

Chen Xu nodded continuously and honestly replied, "Came here to discuss cooperation with some friends of my little uncle; Uncle Xiao, why are you here?"

Chen Xu’s little uncle must be Chen Xianzu.

Within Chen Xu’s mind, he rarely mentioned his father, Chen Ding.

Chen Xiao glanced at him, smiling:

"Came to Hai City for investigation, but I’m preparing to return."

Chen Xu suddenly realized, "And right, Uncle Xiao is quite an accomplished detective now. Coming to Hai City from Dongzhou should likely be for investigating."

"Hmm, is the cooperation going smoothly?"

Though Chen Xiao had caught Chen Xu’s father and raised the uncle Chen Xianzu to adulthood.

Since Chen Xu hadn’t shown any hostility and even initiated the conversation, Chen Xiao asked a few more questions.

Just as Chen Xu, like a sincere junior, scratched his head, embarrassed:

"Not very smoothly."

"What’s wrong? Aren’t they your uncle’s friends?" Chen Xiao asked curiously.

Chen Xu sighed, "Since my little uncle went in, business friends are often the most realistic. Of course, I can’t blame them; after all, no one wants to be associated with a business involving a murderer."

Listening to Chen Xu’s words, Chen Xiao understood why appearances were so difficult for him.

Chen Xianzu is also Xu Zaisen.

Once a mogul in Xiangdu’s hotel industry, and son-in-law to Zong Yuanmao, another hotel industry mogul in the same area.

As Chen Xiao apprehended Chen Xianzu.

Chen Xianzu’s secret plan to seize Zong Yuanmao’s assets fell through.

Though Zong Yuanmao preserved his years of hard work with Chen Xiao’s help, it did not mean he would spare Chen Xu.

Therefore, the hardship Chen Xu is facing isn’t surprising.

Without Chen Xianzu, no matter how outstanding, Chen Xu competing with locals like Zong Yuanmao is extraordinarily difficult.

But Chen Xiao wouldn’t sympathize with Chen Xu’s predicament, nor would he try to assist him.

If he did, not only himself, but everyone around him would look down on him.

Because Chen Xianzu did not kill anyone else but Uncle Wan De, who had wished for Chen Xiao’s proper upbringing.

Looking at Chen Xu, Chen Xiao finally said, "You go about your business; I need to rest."

Chen Xu nodded, but just as Chen Xiao turned to walk away, he suddenly spoke:

"Uncle Xiao, I once vowed never to appear before you in this lifetime!"

"This meeting truly was an accident; I hope you believe me!"

Upon hearing, Chen Xiao merely replied, "Understood, don’t worry and carry on with your work."

With these words, Chen Xiao turned and entered the elevator.