CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 128: WHAT MY BROTHER SAID

"From our perspective, we can only investigate that Li Jing’s accident was due to long-term bullying."

"If seen from the perspective of the Xuan Sect people, there might be different discoveries."

He Qi’an stood up, "You go back first, I’ll apply for Xuan Sect people to come and assist with the investigation now."

"Okay, thank you very much." Lin Xiaoyan sincerely appreciated.

Li Wen and Li Jing, those siblings really have it tough, she didn’t want to see these two children continue to suffer unfair treatment.

Especially Li Jing, that child is too heartbreaking.

Lin Xiaoyan walked out of the police station and glanced at the time; it was almost time to get off work. She decided to head home first.

Stop by the downstairs supermarket to buy some groceries, go home and cook, and eat with her brother when he returns.

Lin Xiaoyan turned and headed towards the subway.

At that moment, there were already few customers in the store, with only a few remaining takeaway orders.

Lin Hao occasionally looked up across the street, paused when he saw his sister’s figure.

He watched his sister’s departing silhouette with a complex gaze.

"Ding"

Lin Hao looked down and opened his phone; it was a message from his sister.

"Brother, I’m going home to buy groceries and cook first~"

Lin Hao silently stared at the phone, then replied after a moment: "Okay."

Lin Xiaoyan got on the subway, looking down at her phone, saw a message from Lin Feng saying he would deal with the family of three tonight, ensuring the money is transferred to her as soon as possible.

Lin Xiaoyan felt speechless; she replied, "Okay, wish you smooth completion of the task!"

Smoothly complete the task, then give her the money!

At that time, Lin Feng was standing fully-armed in front of that gloomy building, feeling slightly nervous.

"Daoist Lin, are you sure there are three ghosts here?"

The person called by Lin Feng to help temporarily looked at the building ahead and asked.

He knew about the building’s situation before, and someone had taken the task, but no one mentioned there were three ghosts!

But, no one said how many ghosts there were; some didn’t even see a ghost before being chased out.

"Buzz buzz..."

Lin Feng glanced down at his phone, found it was a message from Lin Xiaoyan.

When he saw Lin Xiaoyan wish him a successful mission, he felt deeply touched.

With this blessing, Lin Feng charged into the building with full momentum.

"Hey, no, it’s not time yet, why did you just go in???" The person called by Lin Feng was left puzzled by this sudden action.

"Hey!"

Watching Lin Feng’s figure about to disappear, the person cursed softly and then bit his teeth to follow.

The store already closed, Lin Hao stayed behind to carefully check the store before locking up the door and riding his scooter home.

When Lin Hao arrived home, Lin Xiaoyan had just finished prepping the vegetables and was about to start cooking.

"Brother, you’re back."

Lin Xiaoyan heard the door open, came out from the kitchen, glanced, and indeed saw her brother had returned.

Lin Hao looked at his sister and smiled, "What are you preparing to cook?"

"Stir-fried lettuce, boiled slices of pork, shredded potato, fish-flavored eggplant, my rice is almost done..."

Lin Hao put down his things, glanced at the kitchen, washed his hands, "I’ll cook; I bought some fruit. You take it out, wash it, and eat while watching TV. I’ll finish cooking quickly."

"Huh?" Lin Xiaoyan protected the spatula, "We agreed that I would cook."

"What you cook isn’t as tasty as what I make; be good, I’ll cook."

Lin Xiaoyan looked at her brother’s determined eyes, reluctantly handed over the spatula.

Lin Hao took the spatula, glanced at the ingredients, immediately turned on the fire, and prepared to cook.

"Go eat some fruit, it’ll be done soon."

"Okay..."

...

Soon, the dishes were set on the table, and Lin Xiaoyan and her brother sat down to eat.

"How is it? Tasty?" Lin Hao eagerly looked at his sister.

Lin Xiaoyan swallowed her food and nodded, "Delicious! Brother, your cooking skills are getting better; seems like you’ve been cooking a lot at home!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hao sighed in relief and smiled, "Yeah, ever since mom and dad moved out, it was me cooking. My cooking skills were all honed by your sister-in-law."

"Hahaha..."

They ate and chatted while having their meal.

Lin Hao watched his sister’s bright smile, feeling conflicted inside, while outwardly he remained hesitant.

"Brother, why aren’t you eating?" Lin Xiaoyan noticed her brother hadn’t touched his chopsticks, and looked at him puzzled.

Lin Hao withdrew his thoughts, seriously gazing at his sister.

"Yanyan."

"Yes?" Lin Xiaoyan paused, looking at her brother’s serious face, "What’s wrong, brother?"

Lin Hao thought for a moment, then looked at his sister, "Yanyan, I’ve always had a question..."

Lin Xiaoyan put down her chopsticks, "Brother, go ahead."

She roughly guessed what her brother wanted to ask, feeling a bit troubled inside.

Seeing his sister’s action, Lin Hao also put down his chopsticks, sat properly, looked at his sister, and seriously said, "Those funds you have..., is it the forty thousand you loaned me back then, or the money from your shop..."

At this point, Lin Hao looked at his sister, "Is the source of this money legitimate?"

Lin Xiaoyan didn’t expect her brother to ask such questions; she nodded, "Legitimate!"

Hearing his sister say it was legitimate, Lin Hao’s suspended heart relaxed a little, continued to ask, "Then... did you sacrifice anything?"

"No."

Lin Hao’s heart relaxed further.

"Do you often need to travel?"

"Probably..." Lin Xiaoyan wasn’t sure.

"Is anyone bullying you? Or... have you been..." Lin Hao subtly asked.

Lin Xiaoyan immediately straightened her body, "Of course not!"

At this point, Lin Hao’s heart completely relaxed.

Yet, his gaze still held worry.

"Before, mom and dad wouldn’t let me inquire about your matters or talk about this money.

Later, I thought, mom and dad definitely know something, they didn’t want me to know."

Lin Xiaoyan lowered her head without speaking.

Lin Hao looked at the top of his sister’s head, continuing, "Since they can’t let me know, I won’t probe further.

I only wish for your safety; in the future, if there are matters needing handling, you can tell me, and I’ll take care of them."

"I won’t ask too much.

Yanyan, about your sister-in-law... I want to say sorry..."

That night, Lin Hao said many heartfelt words; he didn’t inquire about what his sister was doing now, he just vaguely felt his sister had changed a lot.

She could enter the police station casually, was familiar with the people there.

Yet, she’s not part of the police...

She frequently traveled, but had no apparent company...

Lin Hao had many doubts, but Lin Xiaoyan is his own sister; as long as she hasn’t strayed, he would always believe her unreservedly and protect her!

At night, Lin Xiaoyan’s heart felt extremely complex.

Her brother’s words comforted her deeply and relieved her as well.

Many matters she hadn’t explained to her brother, and indeed, she didn’t know how to explain.