Grocery Store No.514

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Hei Bai Wuchang are two deities under Yán Jūn1. Unlike Hu Si and the others, they do not care about little favor or benefit. If not for Ling Hua’an’s identity being somewhat special, they wouldn’t move. Hei Wuchang is usually taciturn and belongs to the practical faction directly fights when he disagrees with one word while Bai Wuchang is smiling all day long, his temperament is relatively mild. They just complement each other where the two were almost inseparable. At one point, Ling Hua’an wondered if they were in an office romance.

While Ling Hua’an was talking to Bai Wuchang, the female ghost wanted to run when she realized that the situation was not right. Hei Wuchang, a practical faction, started to work without saying a word. The iron chain appeared out of nowhere, and with a flick of his wrist, it was wrapped around the female ghost’s neck. The female ghost didn’t know about Hei Wuchang’s ability; relying on herself after devouring the two resentful ghosts as if she had no weight in her heart, she stretched out sharp claws to attack.

After she hit the chain, her claws instantly broke. The chain seemed to live and wrapped around the female ghost’s wrists.

The female ghost’s hands were chained and the chain moved around her neck and tied a knot behind her head. The female ghost was tied firmly while the chain flew back to Hei Wuchang’s hand.

“Let go of me! Let go of me!” The female ghost let out a mournful scream. Her bloodshot eyes stared deadly at Hei Wuchang.

The scream of the female ghost made Bai Wuchang frown slightly, and Hei Wuchang immediately sealed her mouth. Ling Hua’an stood aside and raised his eyebrows, feeling more sure about his suspicions.

“Two lords, please wait a moment. I have a few questions I would like to ask her.”

Bai Wuchan responded, “please go ahead, Mr. Ling.”

Ling Hua’an walked towards the female ghost, Hei Wuchang frowned, glanced at Bai Wuchang before unsealing the female ghost.

Ling Hua’an asked bluntly, “are you Wang Ran?”

The female ghost’s pupils shrank, and instead of answering, she asked, “who are you? Why are you meddling?”

The female ghost’s reaction had already made Ling Hua’an’s mind clear, he then asked, “Where is your corpse? Did Liang Yijun kill you?”

The female ghost looked at Ling Hua’an with cold eyes, and she had no intention of answering.

“You killed Liang Yijun and devoured his soul. It was revenge. But if your body can’t be found in the world, the truth will be sealed forever, and Liang Yijun will always be known as the victim. No one will know that he killed people.  People did not condemn him but sympathized with him while you disappeared without a sound in this life. Are you willing?”

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The female ghost’s complexion changed, staring deadly at Ling Hua’an. She was silent for a long time without words.

Light footsteps sounded when Ling Hua’an’s attention was focused on the female ghost. Ling Hua’an felt a strong sense of malice; he turned slightly sideways and heard the sound of flesh being pierced.

Ling Hua’an’s body fell to the ground, with Bai Wuchang’s apologetic voice in his ears, “Sorry, Mr. Ling, it is not convenient for us to interfere in the affairs of mortals. You are destined to have this disaster.”

“My body is in Jiamei Villa, in the back garden of Liang Yijun’s house.”

“Meddling will only end in death!”

***

Before Ling Hua’an lost consciousness, he heard a woman’s voice. But it wasn’t Sun Ting. He could not think of who else he had offended, and the rapid blood loss had left him without extra energy to think about it.

When Ling Hua’an regained consciousness, three days had passed. Yan Yu and Lu Hao were at the bedside, who had just arrived abroad. They rushed back after the two received the news of him.

Lu Hao held Ling Hua’an’s hand tightly and said in a choked voice, “Ge, you’re scaring me to death! The doctor said that you wouldn’t have been saved if the stab wound were a little deeper.”

“I’m fine, aren’t I? Don’t make a fuss about it.” The pain in his chest made Ling Hua’an frown slightly as he spoke breathlessly.

“Ge,  you almost died!” Lu Hao’s tone was filled with aggression and dissatisfaction.

Ling Hua’an squeezed Lu Hao’s hand to comfort him and said, “Okay, okay, you’re an adult, and you’re still crying. Don’t worry; your big brother is blessed with a great life. I won’t die that easily.”

Lu Hao secretly wiped the corner of his eyes and said, “I didn’t cry.”

Ling Hua’an couldn’t see it, but he could hear it. He couldn’t help shaking his head in amusement, “How did you come back? Where is Yan Yu?”

“Yan Yu-ge came back with me, he’s in the ward.”

As soon as Lu Hao finished speaking, Yan Yu responded aloud, “Hua’an, I’m here.”

Ling Hua’an frowned and said, “Why did you come back too? Didn’t you have a very important business there?”

“It doesn’t matter.” Yan Yu changed the subject and said, “you have been sleeping for three days. What do you want to eat? I’ll buy it for you?”

“Yan Yu!” It’s been three days. It’s useless to say anything. Ling Hua’an sighed helplessly and said, “No appetite, just have some porridge.”

“Okay. Lu Hao, you pour Hua’an a cup of warm water. I’ll go buy some porridge.”

“En, Yan Yu-ge, don’t worry. I’m here.”

Footsteps sounded, followed by the sound of the door being opened and then closed. Yan Yu left the ward, and Lu Hao got up to pour water.

“Ge, why don’t you ask where Captain Jiang is?”

‘Captain Jiang’,  since Ling Hua’an and Jiang Chengyan were together, Lu Hao has called him ‘Chengyan-ge’, but now it’s changed back like before. He obviously had an opinion on Jiang Chengyan. Ling Hua’an chuckled, “as the criminal investigation team leader, he must be investigating the case. Where else can he be?”

“Yes, he is the captain of the criminal investigation team, but he is also your boyfriend. Soon after you went through a critical period, he left immediately. Except for staying at night, it is only me and Yan Yu-ge who takes care of you.”

“What’s the matter? Do you feel wronged by taking care of me?”

“How is that possible? As long as Ge is fine, I can stay here as long as possible. I just think he doesn’t care about you too much.” Lu Hao tested the water temperature with the back of his hand, moving the head of the bed higher, and fed Ling Hua’an water.

“How he treats me, I know in my heart. If I were him, I would also choose to continue working. After all, he is a police officer and has responsibilities. What’s more, I have you guys around to guard me. It also means that he trusts you.”

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Lu Hao pouted in dissatisfaction and said, “Ge, you’re so biased.”

“This is called understanding. Two different individuals walk together because of love, but it is understanding that can make them last for a long time. But understanding should also be limited, at least not to touch your bottom line. You will understand these things once you have your own partner.”

“Okay, okay. In your heart, I’m not the first anymore.”

Ling Hua’an shook his head in amusement and said, “Give me my phone.”

Lu Hao took out his phone from the drawer and handed it to Ling Hua’an.

Ling Hua’an clicked on the VX and sent a voice to Jiang Chengyan, “Captain Jiang, I’m awake. If it’s convenient, call me.”

The voice was sent out but a minute later, Ling Hua’an’s phone rang, and Jiang Chengyan’s voice sounded, “Hua’an, you’re finally awake.”

Although Jiang Chengyan deliberately concealed it, Ling Hua’an still heard the uneasiness in his tone. Ling Hua’an said, “I’m fine, Yan Jun said I still have a long lifespan. I will report to you about it again in a few decades, so Captain Jiang doesn’t have to worry.”

Jiang Chengyan felt uncomfortable, he took a deep breath. His voice was a little choked, and said, “I’m sorry, Hu’an. It’s my fault for not protecting you well.”

“How can I blame you for this? I got out of the car myself, you didn’t know it.”

Jiang Chengyan wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves and asked, “Huan, do you blame me for not staying by your side?”

“No, I know how you treat me.” Ling Hua’an paused for a while, then said, “Captain Jiang, you are a policeman and you have a responsibility on your shoulders. You did the right thing, don’t feel guilty.”

“Hua’an…” Jiang Chengyan was moved, tears poured out of his eyes unconsciously, and choked out, “Seeing you lying on the ground covered in blood, I…I’m so afraid. I’ve never been so afraid. Hua’an, you… don’t have any more accidents in the future, okay?”

“Okay.” Ling Hua’an understood Jiang Chengyan’s feelings and comforted him, “I promise that nothing will happen again in the future, and I will never let you worry about me again.”

“En. I’m going over to see you now.” Jiang Chengyan’s voice sounds hoarse.

“Captain Jiang, I have something to tell you.” Ling Hua’an looked at Lu Hao and said, “Lu Hao, go see if Yan Yu is already back.”

“Ge, could your intention to kick me be any more obvious?”

“So are you going or not?”

“Go, go, go. But you have to promise not to move around, the cut is just about to heal.”

“En,  I promise, stop nagging.”

After the door opening and closing sounded, Ling Hua’an continued, “Captain Jiang, Wang Ran is dead. I guessed it right, the female ghost around Sun Ting is Wang Ran. Her body was buried in the back garden of Liang Yijun’s villa.”

“That person who hurt you is Sun Ting?” Jiang Chengyan’s tone was calm.

“No. The voice is not her. I’m usually quick to remember the voice I have heard. I never heard this woman’s voice, she said, ‘meddling ends in death’, which proved that my appearance threatened her. But I can’t figure out who this person is.”

“Woman? Can you tell how old she is?”

“It should be a young woman. If I hear it again, I will recognize it.”

“Okay,” Jiang Chengyan was silent for a while and said, “Hua’an, I’m sorry, I may have to come later.”

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“It’s okay, you are busy with your work. There’s Yan Yu and Lu Hao here. But you have to come after you are done. I haven’t seen you for three days, I miss you.”

“En. I’ll come over when I’m done here.”

***

Jiang Chengyan hung up the phone, walked out of the toilet, washed his face in front of the faucet, adjusted his mind, and walked out.

After three days of investigation, it was confirmed that the bloodstains and secretions on the sex toys found in Liang Yijun’s house, also the hair found in the bathroom, belonged to Wang Ran. According to Guo Hai and Chen Miao’s investigation, Wang Ran got into Liang Yijun’s car after leaving Hailan on the day she resigned. With these clues, Jiang Chengyan has every reason to believe that Wang Ran’s disappearance is related to Liang Yijun.

Jiang Chengyan came out from the toilet, took the documents, and went directly to the director’s office. He applied for a search warrant, and then drove people to Jiamei’s villa.

Looking at Jiang Chengyan in front of him and the policemen behind him, Liang Zhaolan frowned and asked, “Captain Jiang, what do you mean by doing this?”

Jiang Chengyan said blankly, “according to the existing clues, I suspect that Liang Yijun is related to Wang Ran’s disappearance, so I came to search and asked Mrs. Liang to cooperate.”

Liang Zhaolan growled, “My son is dead. You don’t investigate it, but investigate Wang Ran instead? This is what your criminal investigation team did? I’m going to call your director.”

 Jiang Chengyan took out the search warrant and said, “this is the director’s order, and I ask for Mrs. Liang’s cooperation.”

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