Chapter 340: Chapter 340: He Actually Told the Truth!

From the phone call, Chen Xiao could tell.

Zhang Xian was very anxious.

But despite being anxious, Zhang Xian still sought Chen Xiao’s opinion first.

Chen Xiao hesitated little, and vaguely guessed a few things.

"Has the situation escalated? Or has something happened to Captain Pan?"

"The case has become more complicated; the wife of that wealthy overseas Chinese has also passed away!"

Chen Xiao remained silent for a few seconds upon hearing this, but he still asked: "Was it murder? Or did overthinking trigger an old illness?"

"Over the phone, she didn’t say much to me, only mentioned that the death of that overseas Chinese wife didn’t seem suspicious for now. But you know these matters well by now, knowing that the case is already extremely tense, and now with another fatality, whether it’s murder or natural death, the pressure on the detectives investigating will be unprecedented!"

"Hmm, I understand. I’m buying a ticket now to head to Hai City."

"Alright, I won’t say more. I’ll hand over the expenses to Xiaoxi then." Zhang Xian said straightforwardly, afraid Chen Xiao might be too courteous, he reminded:

"One is one, two is two; your willingness to depart tonight already makes me grateful, so you shouldn’t spend that money."

After Chen Xiao agreed, he said no more.

Lin Xi and Xie Wensheng also discerned the content of the call.

The latter unexpectedly asked: "Going out of town tonight?"

"Yes, I had a premonition that it might be moved up. Didn’t expect it to come true."

Xie Wensheng nodded, a glimmer flashed in his eyes.

But when Chen Xiao saw it, he immediately stopped his idea: "Old brother, you have more things to do next. And you just got out of the hospital, it’s not suitable for you to come along."

Saying this, Chen Xiao patted Xie Wensheng’s shoulder, asking him: "Old brother, what I’m handing over to you is very important in my heart. You’re an experienced detective; no one is more suitable than you for this task."

With Chen Xiao saying so, Xie Wensheng naturally felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

"Alright, the trial project on Phoenix Street you mentioned, leave it to me!"

Chen Xiao smiled and then said to Lin Xi: "Could you trouble my wife to book me a flight ticket? This time, I’m planning to take Xiaoji, leaving Xiaoji Knife Man here to help Brother Wensheng!"

"I’ve already made the call, but I’ll make the cancellation for Xiaoji Knife Man later, I thought you would take both of them along."

What makes a virtuous wife?

In Chen Xiao’s view, Lin Xi in front of him is exactly that.

She can think of what Chen Xiao thinks and prepare everything he needs to do.

Originally, Chen Xiao was also planning to take both of them, but considering Xie Wensheng just got discharged, his physical condition isn’t keeping up.

Leaving the physically strongest Xiaoji Knife Man, Xie Wensheng’s progress can be faster.

After making arrangements, Lin Xi picked up the car keys and said: "Let’s not delay; I’ll take you to the airport now. Although Director Zhang is kind to us, Director Zhang also feels deeply sorry for Captain Pan, only he and Sister Liang in the entire Hongshan Branch sincerely help us."

Chen Xiao nodded silently, no more words.

Arriving at the airport by car, what Chen Xiao didn’t expect was Liu Dayou also showed up.

Chen Xiao looked at him and asked: "Doesn’t your family have an issue? Why follow?"

"Because you’re heading to Hai City. My wayward little sister eloped with someone from Xiuzhou, the places are close, so this time I’m using the chance to teach that guy a lesson!"

Chen Xiao didn’t waste words.

Having Liu Dayou around makes a difference.

At least Liu Dayou is entirely competent for an assistant role.

After a brief farewell with Lin Xi at the airport, Chen Xiao took Xiaoji and Liu Dayou on the last flight to Hai City tonight.

Two hours later, at the airport exit, Chen Xiao and the others met Xiao Pan mentioned by Zhang Xian, the Sister Ping referred by Liang Yan.

Captain of the Celestial Valley District Branch Criminal Police, Pan Huiping.

Pan Huiping drove a rugged SUV, and she was not in uniform.

Short hair, leather jacket, giving an impression of boldness and finesse.

"Hello, Chen Xiao, I’m Pan Huiping, really grateful for your arrival!"

From her attire, Chen Xiao sensed Captain Pan’s style of handling things.

"No need for courtesy; Captain Pan, please lead the way."

Pan Huiping glanced at the three of them, then headed to the driver’s seat after nodding.

As the car doors were secured, Pan Huiping asked: "The first place you want to visit? Forensics or the crime scene? Of course, if you wish to rest, I can take you there."

Chen Xiao chuckled: "Coming at this moment, how could I rest? But not to those places you mentioned, let’s first visit that... overseas Chinese lady. Is she at the hospital mortuary, or sent to the funeral home?"

"Neither, the overseas Chinese man completely lost trust in us now, so his wife’s body remains placed at their residence."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but frown: "Though there’s been no reaction today, the weather in Hai City isn’t cold; does he plan to guard the body for the next few days?"

"Not to that extent; the refrigerated casket from the funeral home has been sent over. He might purely be distrustful of me." Pan Huiping spoke, her expression a blend of complexity.

Speaking further, Pan Huiping took out a stack of documents from the car door:

"These are from Brother Xian... Your Director Zhang had me compile your documents, made some modifications, and present them to the overseas Chinese. Have a look; it’s my first time meeting you, not familiar, but I felt some exaggerations aren’t ideal."

Pan Huiping’s words intrigued Chen Xiao regarding the documents in his hand.

Especially since these documents were organized by Zhang Xian for Pan Huiping, making Chen Xiao more curious.

Considering Vice Director Zhang’s tendency to embellish when conversing about Chen Xiao.

But focusing closely, Chen Xiao furrowed his brows.

[In less than 48 hours, solving the Decapitation Case! (Zhao Xiaohong)]

[Swallow Lane Fishbone Case, earned two million in rewards!]

[Baffled elite police throughout Jiang Province, even police king Zhang Xian involved in Xiaofeng Village college student murder case, resolved by Chen Xiao!]

[Spanning across regions, Chen Xiao solves a decade-old disappearance case, successfully capturing the villian feigning death, evading by name change!]

[In less than 24 hours solving the infamous Yang Lake Phantom mimic murder case, ultimately capturing the true perpetrator of the Yang Lake Phantom case in less than 48 hours!]

......

Looking at each record about himself.

Chen Xiao looked up at Pan Huiping: "Captain Pan, seems your relationship with Director Zhang is quite unique indeed."

Pan Huiping looked back, with slight anticipation asked: "Did he really embellish your achievements so pristinely just to assist me?"

Chen Xiao shook his head: "No, if it were about someone else, I’m sure this file would be exaggerated tenfold; he used to do it this way. But with you, he surprisingly spoke the truth without embellishment!"