Chapter 7: County Government Discussion

"Then we'll make arrangements in Changyuan Street tonight and kill that demon!"

Registrar Zhang rolled his sleeves up, his face raring to go.

Chen Chao glanced at him. He could not understand how a literary official had such enthusiasm for such a thing.

Although, Registrar Zhang's bearded face made him look nothing like a registrar, but more like a bandit chief.

The old post-mortem examiner nodded his head in agreement and said, "This old man is willing to offer my meager strength to eliminate this demon too."

Mi Ke asked, "What can you do?"

"... ..."

Lord Magistrate pulling the rug from under the post-mortem examiner in public put him on a spot.

Mi Ke did not have the energy to care about the post-mortem examiner's thoughts, but looked at Chen Chao and asked, "Younger Brother Chen, do you have confidence?"

He was not scared that it would end without accomplishing anything today, he was afraid that Chen Chao would not be able to deal with that demon hidden in the dark. At that time, this group of people would all have to die there.

"It's not a big deal."

Chen Chao expressed his thoughts, "At that time, have the court underlings secure both ends of the street. If that demon escapes, at least we'll know the direction. Lord Mi has been working hard for so long, you don't need to go over to Changyuan Street tonight. Just rest in the county office and wait for news."

As he spoke, Chen Chao kept looking at Mi Ke.

I've already prepared the stage for you, it's up to you now.

Mi Ke thought about it and said solemnly with a righteous look, "Warden Chen, that's not right. As the local government official, with such a major incident happening in Tianqing County, how can this official wait for news in the county office with peace of mind?"

"Nice! Your Excellency's words are truly admirable! You're well deserving of being our role model!"

The old post-mortem examiner was repairing his relationship with Mi Ke to the best of his ability.

Registrar Zhang chuckled, but he kept criticizing in his heart: His Excellency knows that following Warden Chen would be safer, right?

Chen Chao smiled slightly and said with a nod, "I was shallow. With Lord Mi's character, how can he be someone who clings to life and fears death?"

When talking, Chen Chao kept looking at Mi Ke. The meaning in his eyes was very clear: You're treating the next supper!

Mi Ke nodded his head repeatedly: that's of course.

As for those court underlings present who did not know what they meant, they had more respect for Mi Ke in their eyes.

Our Lord Magistrate is really a great official!

"Since that's the case, I'll go back and make preparations first."

Chen Chao smiled slightly. Looking at the color of the sky, he thought to himself that he could still sleep for the whole day after going back.

Mi Ke wanted to speak but swallowed the words back down. He really wanted to say: I can't bear to part with you. But in the end, he still gritted his teeth and said, "Warden Chen, come earlier later!"

I'm terrified when you're not around.

Chen Chao nodded his head and walked out of the county office, bringing along Xie Nandu who barely said a few words.

Looking at that young girl's back view, Mi Ke frowned again and muttered, "When did this girl come?"

Registrar Zhang turned a deaf ear to it.

While the old post-mortem examiner was thinking about whether or not to find some brain medicine for His Excellency.

Or maybe he should just open his head up to see if there's any problem?

Very soon, the old post-mortem examiner shook his head again. Cutting it open was easy, but the problem was that after cutting it open, he could not patch it back up.

After making arrangements, Chen Chao left the county office under the reluctant gazes of Mi Ke and the others. He stepped into the snowstorm again and returned to his own courtyard.

"That's true. This is really something difficult to refuse, but I'll still have to reject you."

Chen Chao casually tore off another piece of flaking paint from the wooden pillar and said with a slight smile, "Living off a woman is comfortable, but I don't like it."

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The snow was lighter today, but it was still very cold.

Zhou Gouqi sat on his own doorstep wearing a thick cotton robe and rubbing his hands. But, he was in a good mood.

The reason for his good mood was not because he won the argument with that Chen brat again. After all, he always won and had gotten used to it.

It was because that fat lady of his returned to her parents' home today. His father-in-law was celebrating his 80th birthday today.

That fat woman gave him a good thrashing before she left. She wanted him to go back together with her, but she was still refused by Zhou Gouqi. He had not been doing well these few years. The relatives on his father-in-law's side had been laughing and mocking him. If it were others, they would not want to suffer eye-rolling again on such an occasion today too.

However, he was purely just lazy.

Lazy to walk from this street to that street.

Troublesome.

Zhou Gouqi who was currently enjoying this leisure time all by himself suddenly heard a creak. Lifting his head and looking, that door opened again. A youth in black walked out.

Who could it be if not that brat who was surnamed Chen?

Zhou Gouqi narrowed his eyes and became energized.

They were old acquaintances after all. Chen Chao knew what this old punk was thinking the moment they met gazes. He waved his hand impatiently, "I have official business. I don't have time to argue."

Zhou Gouqi clicked his tongue and said, "Brat, are you going to Changyuan Street?"

"Yeah, a demon entered the city. Be careful when you're sleeping at night."

"Wow, you punk, you're showing concern for Your Father?" "Do you feel that if Your Father died, no one will argue with you?"

"No, money has been tight recently."

The corners of Zhou Gouqi's mouth twitched, his expression somewhat ugly.

This brat really scolded people without saying vulgarities.

"Do you really think that demon will still appear on Changyuan Street?"

Hearing this, Chen Chao suddenly stopped and turned to look at this man who was far from being handsome.

Could it be...

"What ideas do you have?" Chen Chao looked at Zhou Gouqi, a strange idea gradually emerging.

Zhou Gouqi laughed loudly and said, "Brat, your brain isn't sharp. After committing two murder cases on Changyuan Street, could that demon still continue to stay there tonight?"

"This is the same reasoning as Your Father hiding private savings. Who would hide their private savings in one place?"

The man had a wise look, appearing quite conceited.

"It's gone?"

The corners of Chen Chao's mouth twitched. He was currently full of regret.

What on earth was I looking forward to?

"What? You still don't understand?" The man had a look of disdain, his expression somewhat judging him for being a hopeless case that could not be taught.

Chen Chao raised his middle finger at the man expressionlessly. Without waiting for the man to react, he walked away.