Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 980 - 793: No Second Chances

Actually, Chen Haichang didn’t mention Qu Liushou to the police. Instead, he took them to question the guards. After that, it’s all up to them.

At that hour, there really weren’t many people entering or leaving the compound. They should be able to find something with a little investigation.

In these few days, the old man hasn’t been able to eat or sleep well, and his illness hasn’t improved.

By the time there’s a result, the old man’s belongings would have become an erotic painting and a copy. By then, he wouldn’t dare admit it wasn’t his.

After seeing the police off, Mei Shuping was quite frustrated, both angry and helpless, not to mention he hadn’t slept for a whole day and night. Even if he were made of iron, he couldn’t take it.

The couple sulkily went back to their room to catch up on sleep. Since Chen Haichang insisted on taking responsibility, let him. If something goes wrong in the future, they’d all just suffer together.

Sigh, that second brother of mine, how could he side with Chen Haichang?

Capturing a thief isn’t something that can be done quickly. Mei Shuqing is most worried about the old man right now. After the police left, he went to the hospital again, and this time Chen Haichang went with him.

He just wanted to follow the second brother and see how Mei Erqing would complain about him.

This morning, he deliberately called the old family home to have an excuse to visit the old man and reveal that his treasure was stolen.

Today was really a coincidence. Just when he arrived at the hospital, the old man woke up. Upon learning that their house was robbed last night and his treasures were stolen, he was so angry that it took him a while to catch his breath.

Reporting to the police was, of course, a decision Chen Haichang made for Old Mei. His things couldn’t see the light of day, so he’d definitely not dare report it.

Even if they were to search, they’d rely on their own power to find it slowly. But this wasn’t what Chen Haichang wanted to see.

"Chen Haichang, are you trying to drive me to death this time? Why don’t you just make it quick and kill me?" When Mei Shuqing and Chen Haichang entered the ward, Old Mei addressed Chen Haichang.

Taking deep breaths while covering his chest, he still had an oxygen tube in his nose, showing just how upset he was this time.

"What are you saying, old man? I’m your son. In my dictionary, filial piety comes first. You’re my own father, how could I harm you? If you don’t like me, just say it, and I’ll leave immediately." Chen Haichang said with a mocking smile, standing by Old Mei’s bed.

"I don’t want a son like you. Chen Haichang, just tell me, was this your doing?" Old Mei first thought of Chen Haichang.

He’s been in the compound for so many years, and no one dared to steal from them, especially not outsiders. They couldn’t even get in.

"Ha, you’re mistaken. This really wasn’t me. I always do things openly and honestly, not like someone who only engages in sneaky deeds."

"You..." Chen Haichang’s words almost infuriated the old man again.

On the side, Mei Shuqing couldn’t stand it and said with a frown, "Dad, things have already happened. It’s better to tell your son the truth. What exactly did you put in your cabinet? The police are already involved, and we need to cooperate actively to find the culprit as soon as possible. We’ll figure out the rest afterward."

"There’s nothing in my cabinet. Let the police investigate. They must find this thief for me. Daring to steal from the Mei Family, he’s really asking for it." Old Mei spoke with difficulty, gasping for breath, but his tone remained firm.

Listening to this, Mei Shuqing frowned and said helplessly, "Dad, our family has served in the military for generations and is a pillar of the country, not bandits."

"Humph!" Old Mei felt a bit angry with his second son, thinking he was being unreasonable and unwilling to say much to him.

"Hurry and tell me what’s really in that cabinet of yours?" Mei Shuqing didn’t want to waste words and went straight to the point.

"I already said there’s nothing in there."

"If there’s nothing, why would someone head straight for your study and specifically pry open your cabinet? Dad, this isn’t as simple as it seems. I’ve discussed with my elder brother, and it seems like an inside job, possibly done by someone we know."

What Mei Shuqing said made Old Mei pause, frowning deeply in thought, "Someone we know?"

He then glanced at Chen Haichang, thinking that this matter had something to do with him.

Chen Haichang knew he’d think this way, but he wasn’t angry. He sneered disdainfully and said, "Old man, your stuff isn’t even worth my attention. If you really want to find the culprit quickly, you should consider other people."

"Dad, this matter is being investigated. In the middle of the night, with guards in the compound, it shouldn’t be hard to check. It would be best if you could tell me what’s in that cabinet of yours now."

"You all don’t need to bother with this. Just find the culprit for me." He wouldn’t tell his second son about these things.

If the police know, then people above will definitely know. Although most of those who asked him to do things are dead by now, there’s always someone remaining.

And there are plenty who look down on the Mei Family. The issue with the elder brother’s promotion, he thought about it later, wasn’t just Chen Haichang’s doing. His long-dead rivals must have also made many moves below.

"You reported it to the police, but won’t tell them what was lost. How are they supposed to investigate? This is unreasonable, isn’t it?" The two elders at home were becoming more unreliable and didn’t behave like elders at all.

"Just mention a couple of items. By the way, ask the doctor when I can be discharged." The fall from the family scuffle hadn’t been dealt with, and now this happened. Sigh, it’s really been a bad year. Indeed, getting old.

"Discharged? Have you forgotten about your infection? Forget about being discharged, just focus on recovering. We’ve got the matters at home, my elder brother and I. You don’t need to worry."