Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 20

At eight oclock in the evening on 30 October, 3020, Jiang Chengyan was checking documents in the office, and his phone suddenly vibrated.

Jiang Chengyan hurriedly picked up his phone, clicked the voice message and Ling Huaans voice sounded. I made fish today. If you havent eaten yet, come over to eat.

Jiang Chengyang feels incredibly happy. Just as he was about to reply, he suddenly remembered the man he saw yesterday, then he clicked on the voice reply I have eaten.

But he immediately withdrew it as soon as it was sent.

Ling Huaan clicked on the VX but did not hear the voice. He handed the phone to Sun Ming and asked, Sun Ming, please help me to see if there is any new voice message.

Sun Ming glanced at it and said with a smile, There is information, but it has been withdrawn.

Ling Huaan frowned slightly but did not say anything more.  He turned on the music and listened to it.

Jiang Chengyan felt annoyed and threw his phone on the table. After five minutes, he sighed, picked up the phone, and replied, I like fish the most. Im coming over.

Hearing the reply, Ling Huaan couldnt help raising his eyebrows along with the corners of his mouth raised into a smile.

Sun Ming who looked at the smile by chance was stunned for a moment. His heart skipped a beat for no reason, before he came back to his senses, he said, Laoban, you look so good when you smile.

Ling Huan was taken back, dont I usually smile?

Yes, but your usual smiles make people feel a little distant. But just now Laobans smile is different. I do not know how to describe it, I just thought it was very beautiful.

Of course. Ive seen a lot of people, but Ive never seen a good-looking man better than my brother. The door of the store was pushed open and Lu Hao walked in.

Ling Huaan frowned and looked at the door, Why are you here so late?

Lu Hao pouted and said coquettishly, Ge, its only eight oclock. The nightlife has not even started yet. You said its late? I havent seen you for three days. Ge, you dont want me anymore?

Nightlife? Ling Huaan deliberately asks it.

Lu Hao sensed the danger and hurriedly explained, No. Ge, I dont have any nightlife. I just miss you, and I came here to see you. Ge, I havent had dinner yet.

What have you been doing at eight oclock when you havent eaten dinner yet? Ling Huaans brow furrowed even tighter.

Lu Hao said with a pitiful tone, There was an activity that was organized by the school to prepare school celebration, so Im busy working and forget the time.

Without hesitation, Ling Huaan took out the thermos bucket and handed it to Lu Hao, Pickled fish, and rice. Take it to the table over there and eat it.

Wow! Pickled fish! Lu Hao excitedly took the thermos bucket, then frowned and asked, Ge, have you had dinner yet?Ate. This is an extra. Hurry and eat.

Ling Huaan smiled helplessly then he introduced Sun Ming next to him, He is my younger brother, his name is Lu Hao. He has a more lively temperament and is a bit noisy.

Lu Hao retorted, Ge, Im still here! And you say bad things in front of me. Do you dislike me?

Ling Huaan snapped, You cant stop your mouth when you eat?

It can be blocked, it can be blocked. Lu Hao blinked at Sun Ming and said with a smile, Hello, my name is Lu Hao. Are you my brothers newly recruited night shift clerk?

Sun Ming smiled and replied, Yes, my name is Sun Ming. I heard you say that the school is preparing for the celebration activities. Are you also a student of Huacheng University?

Lu Haos eyes lit up and smiled, En. I am a freshman, in computer science. How about you?

Third year, Journalist Departement. Hello Junior!

Hello Senior.

The two chatted with each other, while Ling Huaan listened quietly. Suddenly, the bell at the door rang making Ling Huaan subconsciously look at the door. Sun Ming hurriedly greeted, Captain Jiang, youre here.

Jiang Chengyan nodded with a smile  and glanced at Lu Hao who was eating before walking straight to Ling Huaan, Huan, Im here.

Ling Huaan lied, Captain Jiang, your reply was a little slow. I thought you wouldnt come, so I gave him the food.

Jiang Chengyans face stiffened, then he looked at Lu Hao again. Seeing Lu Hao looking curiously, he glanced at him and smiled, Its alright. Actually, Ive already had dinner, and I just thought that you made it, so I wanted to come over and try it.

You have eaten? Hmm, probably officer Yao remembered it wrong.

Jiang Chengyan felt a little guilty for some reason, and asked, Yao Min? What did she say?

Ling Huaan smiled lightly, Officer Yao said that Captain Jiang has been busy and hasnt eaten dinner yet. Maybe she was too busy and didnt pay attention.

Jiang Chengyan touched his nose awkwardly and said, Yeah, the workload is a bit heavy today. She didnt pay attention when I was eating.

The growling sound rang out. Ling Huaan cant help but chuckle Captain Jiang, your stomach seems to be more honest than your mouth.

Jiang Chengyan immediately blushed in embarrassment, he hesitated for a moment, Well, theres still something going on in the team, Ill go back first.

Captain Jiang. Ling Huaan stopped Jiang Chengyan, Even if youre busy with work, you still have to eat on time. So let me make you noodles today, and Ill cook two eggs for you.

Jiang Chengyan stopped and turned to look at Ling Huaan. He hesitated for a moment, Then Ill trouble you, Ill go get the noodles.

Jiang Chengyan turned around and went to the shelf along with Ling Huaan taking out the egg cooker.

Lu Hao hurried to Ling Huaans side and asked in a low voice, Ge, who is this handsome guy? Why did I hear that the pickled  fish was specially made for him?

Hes the head of the criminal investigation team. He helped me a lot before. So Im expressing my gratitude.

Oh, I see. Lu Hao asked curiously, Then what did he do for Ge?

Ling Huaan raised his eyebrows, are you not going to eat? If you dont want to eat it, it just happens that he hasnt eaten yet. So I dont need to boil eggs anymore.

Eat, eat, eat. Gege cooked it, of course, there will be no grain of rice left.

Ling Huaan rubbed Lu Haos hair messily and scolded with a smile, Brat, you have a glib tongue.

It depends on who it is. Hehe, then Im going to eat. Ge, be careful Lu Hao glanced at Ling Huaans hand and saw the scald on it, he asked nervously, Ge, what happened to your hands?

Its okay. Its almost healed. Eat your food or it will get cold.

Ge, is there something wrong with Yan Yu-ge  in the past two days? Lu Haos eyebrows furrowed into a lump.

Ling Huaan drew back his hand and said helplessly, He has his business to d. I was just careless. Its not a big deal, dont make such a fuss.

Is it nothing to have scald such a big piece? Ge, if Yan Yu-ge is busy, you can call me. Im so close to where you live. It takes ten minutes to ride a bike. I can go back after eating lunch with you. No problem at all.

Ling Huaan replied in amusement., Ive been myself for so many years, and Ive already gotten used to it. Dont think Im useless. I am just blind and not paralyzed.

No, Ill pack up and move in tomorrow. Lu Hao interrupted Ling Huaans refusal, then continued  in a low voice, Ge, dont worry, I will never disturb you and Yan Yu-ge.

Ling Huaan was startled before he laughed. He scolded What are you thinking, you bastard. Yan Yu and I are just friends. Its not like what you think.

I get it. I get it. Ge, dont worry.  I will not say anything. Then this matter is settled, Im going to eat first. Lu Hao didnt give Ling Huaan a chance to refuse, and hurriedly walked back to the table and sat down.

Although the latter words cant be heard clearly, when Lu Hao mentioned Yan Yu, Jiang Chengyan can hear it clearly. His heart feels uncomfortable. After hesitating for a while, he walked up to Ling Huaan, Huaan, the injury on your hand is not healed yet.  You should pay more attention. No need to boil the eggs.  I will just eat noodles.

Ling Huaan pushed the egg cooker in Jiang Chengyans direction, Then you cook it yourself, how can you be full just by eating noodles.

Next to him, Sun Ming smiled, Its better for me to do it, the store is not busy anyway.

Ill do it myself.

After Jiang Chengyan finished speaking, he went to the shelf to take the two eggs. When he came back, Sun Ming had already soaked the noodles for him. He thanked him, washed the eggs then put them into the egg cooker.

The store was quiet, Ling Huaan could hear Jiang Chengyans shallow breathing, Captain Jiang has been getting busier and busier recently. Is there any progress in the case?

Jiang Chengyan who was thinking about the relationship between Yan Yu and Ling Huaan answered it with an absent-minded, yes, there is some progress.

Its good to have progress. Captain Jiang, there is something I do not know whether I should tell you or not

Jiang Chengyan was stunned. He looked at Ling Huaan who wanted to say something, Huaan, we are friends. if there is anything you want to say, just say it. As long as I can help, I will help.

Im fine. I dont need any help, Thank you Captain Jiang. Ling Huaan paused and then said, The matter Im talking about is about Jiang Changping. Since its a private matter, I dont know if I should talk about it.

About Jiang Changping? Jiang Chengyan remembered Ling Huaans IOU. He frowned and said, Huaan, what is your relationship with Jiang Changping? Why didnt we find you when we investigated who he had financial dealings with before?

Ling Huaan raised his eyebrows and said, is Captain Jiang suspecting me?

Jiang Chengyan hurriedly explained, No, dont misunderstand. I just feel a little strange.Thi/s chapter is updat𝓮d by nov(e)(l)biin.co/m

In fact, Jiang Changping and I are also considered a business partner. He said that my writing is very good. He can help me promote and hold painting and calligraphy exhibitions. He said I can be promoted, but for the initial, he needs a sum of money. I agreed without thinking about it. Who knows that it didnt take long for the money to be given to him. He died.

Calligraphy? You can write with brushes?

En. I prefer regular script, I have practiced for a while.

Didnt you ever think that he was lying to you?

Lying to me? Ling Huaan smiled and said, Captain Jiang, my eyes might be blind, but my heart is not. Before investing money, I do some research. Jiang Changpings gallery is his own, and the real estate alone is worth tens of millions. Whats more, he is still a well-known painter in Huacheng.

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