Lou Xiaodong is dead?!

This news was truly shocking for Chen Xiao!

Lou Xiaodong used to be a notable figure in the Qingxi Police.

However, later he accidentally caused the death of a criminal suspect, which led to him leaving the police force and even ending up in prison.

Years later, although Lou Xiaodong was no longer a policeman after being released from prison, he continued to assist the Qingxi police in solving major crimes and capturing criminals.

It was precisely due to his previous imprisonment that Lou Xiaodong’s son Lou Yang harbored resentment towards him, and his heart gradually twisted until he orchestrated the shocking murder of a college student from Xiaofeng Village that shook the entire Qingxi.

After arriving in Qingxi, Chen Xiao successfully cleared up the Xiaofeng Village case and brought Lou Yang to justice.

In the end, he even used Lou Yang as bait to catch Chen Yan.

In the whole Xiaofeng Village case, Chen Xiao was deeply moved by Lou Xiaodong’s situation.

He was supposed to be a commendable good policeman, but reality played a huge joke on him.

He not only lost his position, but also his only son went to prison, and it wouldn’t be long before he would be executed.

Yet, before Lou Yang’s death sentence was even issued, Lou Xiaodong passed away first, which completely caught Chen Xiao off guard.

On the other end of the phone, Boss Dai seemed to sense Chen Xiao’s emotions and sighed:

"He was shot while shielding Hu Yue during an investigation in Hai City. The bullet hit him right in the heart! Originally, I wouldn’t have known about this if I hadn’t seen some citizens spontaneously going out on the streets to escort him to the cemetery."

"It was also then that many citizens in Qingxi realized they once had an amazing police captain who had solved countless cases and safeguarded their safety."

Chen Xiao also let out a long sigh: "His life indeed elicits quite a mixed feeling, but how did it end?"

"I don’t know, the police report only mentioned that he bravely fought against the criminals, but I don’t know the details."

Chen Xiao thought for a moment and replied, "I understand, I’ll call Hu Yue later. Perhaps he hasn’t reached out to me because he hasn’t come to terms with it yet."

The Xiaofeng Village case and the disappearance of Xiao Diandian deepened the relationship between Chen Xiao and Hu Yue.

During the subsequent period, Hu Yue would occasionally call Chen Xiao to ask about his situation.

Thinking back, it had indeed been a long time since they last contacted each other.

When Hu Yue’s call went through, the other end was silent for a long while, and Chen Xiao took the initiative to speak:

"Captain Hu, I know everything now. The deceased has passed away, perhaps a death like that was the best fate for Elder Lou."

Chen Xiao was comforting Hu Yue while affirming the life of Lou Xiaodong.

Although Lou Xiaodong was an elder, and did not need Chen Xiao’s acknowledgment, Chen Xiao felt many people might share the same sentiment.

Hu Yue’s voice was somewhat choked: "Thank you for still remembering him. I’ve been staying at home these past few days, almost feeling like he is still here by my side, still using his authoritative tone to teach me."

"But you’re right, ever since Lou Yang got into trouble, he was never the same again. He worked furiously to help us, no matter the danger, he dared to tackle it. Even my warnings did not work on him. I think, perhaps, at that time he was already seeking a resting place for himself."

Hu Yue spoke once again: "This might be for the best, at least he died honorably, whereas continuing to live might only prolong the pain."

Chen Xiao was silent.

Hu Yue was also quiet for a few seconds before he continued: "He died in my arms, but his final words were related to you."

"His final words related to me?"

"Yes, he wanted me to send you something. Counting the days, if it doesn’t arrive today, it should be here tomorrow. Originally, if you hadn’t called me, I would still contact you. It’s quite a coincidence indeed."

Chen Xiao understood Hu Yue’s feelings.

Among all the detectives he had encountered, Hu Yue’s personal capabilities might be at the bottom.

But the bond between him and Lou Xiaodong was absolutely a teacher-and-friend relationship.

So, the things Lou Xiaodong entrusted to him would not be overlooked by Hu Yue.

But Chen Xiao couldn’t help but be curious about the item Lou Xiaodong sent ahead:

"Can you tell me what exactly it is?"

"A wood carving piece that didn’t give me a good feeling when I saw it. He named it Ten Demon Sons. The size of the piece is about as big as a pregnant woman’s belly, and the piece itself is spherical."

"However, there’s an opening in the middle, allowing ten little ghost heads to protrude, each head has a different shape, but they are either bloodthirsty or eerie, very sinister."

Upon hearing that, Chen Xiao frowned:

"Where did he get such a piece? Did he carve it himself or was it gifted by someone else?"

"He didn’t have time to tell me that, he just tightly grabbed my collar insisting that I must send it to you. As for the name of the piece, he derived it from the ’Dragon’s Nine Sons’."

Chen Xiao looked solemn.

He didn’t quite understand Lou Xiaodong’s purpose in sending him that wood carving.

And clearly, Hu Yue didn’t know either.

Hu Yue didn’t even know whose handiwork the wood carving was.

Thinking it over, Chen Xiao decided not to say more, feeling it would be best to wait until the item arrived.

He ended the call with Hu Yue.

After organizing his thoughts, just as he was about to sit down, Ye Xiu suddenly walked over:

"Brother Chen Xiao, did I just hear you mention Qingxi by any chance?"

"You have quite an ear, indeed Qingxi was mentioned."

"Were you guys talking about Brother Gui’s parents?" Ye Xiu asked.

She was a very warm-hearted girl.

She was also very concerned about Yu Gui’s parents.

But Chen Xiao shook his head, and said, "It’s Elder Lou who passed away."

Ye Xiu definitely held no affection towards Lou Yang.

He was the murderer of her sister.

But she couldn’t bring herself to hate Lou Xiaodong, knowing he was a good policeman too.

Almost instinctively, Ye Xiu asked: "Where did he go?"

"He passed away, got shot in the heart, and closed his eyes forever in Captain Hu Yue’s arms, losing his vitality."

As Chen Xiao spoke, Ye Xiu’s eyes were instantly filled with shock.

This news was equally startling for her.

Though Chen Xiao didn’t repeat to Ye Xiu the things he previously discussed with Hu Yue, after gently patting Ye Xiu’s shoulder, he turned and left.

After continuing to chat a while with both sets of parents and Luo Sifu, a knock on the door echoed.

"Hello, I’m here to deliver a package, who’s Chen Xiao?"

The delivery personnel asked at the doorway.

At that time, they hadn’t yet adopted the uniform title of ’Courier Brother’ like later generations.

Chen Xiao walked to the door, glanced at the box, and replied: "That’s me, did Mr. Hu from Qingxi send this?"

"Yes, check it now. If everything’s good, I’ll be on my way."

The courier said coolly, and after Chen Xiao checked it over and signed for receipt, he took the box back to his room, locking the door and letting no one else in!