Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Everyone Has Their Own Fate

Chen Xiao’s reputation in the Dongzhou police world is quite renowned.

But in Dongzhou’s home appliance market, his fame is equally strong.

Who doesn’t know that the up-and-coming Four Blessings Appliances is backed by a big shot who spurred the nationwide rural home appliance wave?

Though Chen Xiao may not yet be a super mogul in the home appliance industry, he can still be considered a major player.

Moreover, Luo Dali’s father, Luo Sifu, whose status has risen with the tide, never claims credit. He always says wherever he goes that their family met a benefactor, friends and brothers who helped.

So it’s no surprise that Aunt Niu’s son knows Chen Xiao’s name.

It’s just that Chen Xiao felt if he and Lin Xi were more pragmatic, this matter wouldn’t require their intervention at all.

Eventually, the authorities would have to offer some compensation to Uncle Niu and Aunt Niu.

However, Chen Xiao and Lin Xi, as a couple, are not those kinds of people, and they don’t want to be left with guilt over the matter.

Thinking about it, Chen Xiao said: "I should call Uncle Luo and tell him to include a term in the contract to leave a portion of the profits under Uncle Niu and Aunt Niu’s names. This way, even without their breakfast stall, they can still have a considerable amount of retirement funds."

"As for whether they’ll give all the profits to their son later, that’s their decision to make."

Lin Xi nodded.

Doing this, she felt she shouldn’t have anything to feel guilty about.

After discussing with Uncle Niu and Aunt Niu, the old couple happily saw them out.

Lin Xi, looking at the crowd, finally revealed the truth of the matter.

After all, rumors can be extremely toxic when spread recklessly.

After her explanation, Lin Xi went to the Criminal Investigation Department to handle the aftermath.

Chen Xiao, driving, reassured his parents and in-laws before going to find Han Zai.

The latter already knew the final outcome, so when he saw Chen Xiao coming, Han Zai couldn’t help but chuckle:

"I’m getting old, really old, so old now that even those extreme criminals don’t take me seriously anymore."

Chen Xiao smiled, sat beside Han Zai, and said, "What’s more important than your safety, Teacher?"

A complex smile appeared on Han Zai’s face, but he quickly became solemn and asked:

"Did Xiaoxi herself decide to be their last target, or did you?"

"She decided herself."

Han Zai nodded with satisfaction, "That’s good, that’s really good."

Chen Xiao: "Teacher, you’re clearly biased toward my Xiaoxi."

"I’m not biased; I just hope the rising stars in Dongzhou’s police force continue to excel, becoming more numerous and capable. Since I know you wouldn’t lie to me, I truly feel Xiaoxi’s growth this time!"

"Who would have thought, just a few months ago, she was still an ordinary officer in the police station?"

Hearing Han Zai’s words, Chen Xiao also smiled knowingly.

Looking around, Chen Xiao called out, "Mouse brother, you can come out now."

While shouting, his eyes searched around, finally settling on a door.

The door opened, and Han Zai’s face changed: "Who is he? When did he come?"

Mouse, true to his nickname, was a skinny, small-built young man.

He chuckled and first greeted Han Zai: "Hello Teacher Han, hello Brother Chen."

"You called me teacher?"

"Well, I just heard Brother Chen call you that, so I followed suit. If you were really my teacher, my old folks at home would be thrilled to no end!"

This brief exchange showed that Mouse was a glib talker.

Chen Xiao looked at him, and asked again, "Where are the other brothers?"

"They’re nearby, but I won’t let them out, don’t want to disturb Teacher Han."

Chen Xiao nodded and took out the cash he had prepared earlier.

If you ask someone to do something, you can’t let them do it for free.

Even though Mouse was a friend of Guo Qing’s, and Guo Qing would take care of it, Chen Xiao couldn’t be too stingy.

"Take this first. Treat the brothers to a meal tonight, soak in a tub, get a massage, or something."

Mouse immediately refused: "Brother Chen, there’s no need for this from you. Besides, Old Guo and I are sworn brothers, helping brothers doesn’t require such things!"

"Take it, it’s not much, just a gesture. I’ll discuss it with Guo Qing."

Mouse thought it over, then said, "Alright then, thank you, Brother Chen!"

Chen Xiao nodded, and Mouse also said to Han Zai, "Teacher Han, let’s meet again if fate allows, I won’t disturb the two of you anymore."

Han Zai immediately said, "Wait, how long have you been here with me?"

"I came before dawn, in the morning Teacher Han just had some pickles and buns, didn’t seem to have much appetite."

Han Zai immediately sharpened his gaze, smiling, "You just said if you could have me as your teacher, your parents would be delighted, right? Although accepting students is a bit much, I do need an assistant for my travels and studies, I wonder if you would..."

Mouse was momentarily stunned.

He instinctively looked at Chen Xiao.

But Chen Xiao was also quite surprised.

Han Zai was a very cautious person. Had he truly wanted an assistant, he’d have had someone by his side long ago.

His sudden proposal now suggested that Mouse’s capabilities were indeed very much to his liking.

Chen Xiao realized this and asked earnestly, "Mouse, do you have a criminal record?"

Mouse awkwardly replied: "When I was young and foolish, I got detained a few times."

"Did Guo Qing arrange anything for you?"

"No, I know clearly I’m not much help to him. As brothers, you shouldn’t cause trouble for each other. Now I just do odd jobs at construction sites."

Chen Xiao nodded: "How do you feel about Teacher Han’s proposal?"

Mouse hesitated: "Honestly, I’d love to learn from Teacher Han, but I..."

"Since you want it, don’t hesitate. Go home and tell your parents, or I could visit them myself. I used to be a cop, I’m sensitive about folks with records, but having someone skilled by my side with a record makes me feel even more assured."

"Of course, the main point is, your abilities truly caught my eye."

Han Zai had laid it all out, and refusing further would be ungrateful.

Mouse didn’t waste words and bowed deeply to Han Zai, "Thank you Teacher Han for not holding it against me, from now on, Huang Zhiqiang will assist you!"

Han Zai smiled and nodded: "Great, no time like the present, let’s visit your home now."

Mouse didn’t hesitate, but before leaving, he gratefully said to Chen Xiao: "Brother Chen, I can’t express my gratitude enough, today I truly met a benefactor!"

"Everyone has their destiny; others might help a bit, but eventually you and Teacher Han would meet regardless."

Mouse smiled, bowed to Chen Xiao, and then followed Han Zai home.