Han Meixiang also glanced at the letter of gratitude on the table.
But after just one look, she silently withdrew her gaze.
Lin Xi seemed quite taken aback by her mother's reaction and couldn't help but remind her, "Mom, this is a letter of gratitude personally written by the leaders of the branch. They are thanking Chen Xiao for his enormous contribution in a significant case!"
Han Meixiang nodded, "I know."
Lin Xi: "Mom, why are you...?"
Before Lin Xi could finish her sentence, Chen Xiao reached out to stop her.
Because Chen Xiao knew very well that Han Meixiang simply did not believe that the letter of gratitude was real at this moment!
Think about it, it's always the people who write gratitude letters to the police. When has anyone ever heard of the police writing one in return?
Even if the letter was genuine, could the credit really have been Chen Xiao's?
Han Meixiang thought she could guess with her toes that it must be a trick her daughter came up with to save her son-in-law's image in her heart.
Chen Xiao understood Han Meixiang's thoughts thoroughly, but he was extremely touched by Lin Xi's actions.
He knew that this letter of gratitude must have been written by a senior at the branch because Lin Xi begged them to.
Because she also knew that her mother's visit this time was to take her away!
"Mom, let's not worry about the letter of gratitude for now, let's eat!" Chen Xiao said with a smile to ease the situation.
Lin Xi felt a deep connection with the changes in Chen Xiao; to her, Chen Xiao was extremely important in her world.
Just like she had said by his bedside in her past life when Chen Xiao was near the end: "Chen Xiao, no matter how many years pass, in my heart, you will always be the boy who keeps me safe behind you."
Lin Xi wanted to explain more to Han Meixiang, but just then the doorbell rang.
Chen Xiao got up to open the door, standing outside was a middle-aged woman he didn't recognize.
The woman smiled and asked, "Hello, is Lin Xi living here?"
Hearing the voice, Lin Xi hurried over in surprise and said, "Leader, what brings you here?"
The woman named Liang Yan was the deputy leader of the criminal investigation team at the Hongshan Branch of Dongzhou City and also the leader of the Task Force for the Red Long Johns Case.
Liang Yan smiled broadly at Lin Xi but ultimately her gaze landed on Chen Xiao.
"I'm here to see the amazing husband you talk about."
Liang Yan stated her true purpose, leaving Lin Xi astonished, "Ah? Leader, you came for Chen Xiao?"
"Yes, I want to meet the person who could discover the flaw in the Red Long Johns Case. What special traits does he have that made Xiao Xi praise him so much!"
Liang Yan said, casting a meaningful glance at Chen Xiao, "As far as I know, Mr. Chen does not have a good reputation."
Chen Xiao smiled wryly and nodded, "In the past, I indeed have done many bad things, but it's not all bad. Like today, when my friends and I went to the bathhouse, it was to look for the red long johns. Sometimes my friends and I drink heavily, but my real goal could also be to find a thief Xiaoxi wants to catch."
This answer clearly surprised Liang Yan, and Chen Xiao, in an effort to completely change the image others had of him, added:
"Captain Liang, you must know about the Chaoyang residents, right?"
Liang Yan suddenly understood, "That's quite a good idea, indeed many cases are solved thanks to the assistance provided by the people!"
Seeing Chen Xiao being praised again, Lin Xi's eyes were full of joy.
At this point, Han Meixiang also walked over and asked seriously, "Xiaoxi, is this lady your leader? How can you let her talk at the door? Quickly invite her in."
Realizing this, Lin Xi hurriedly explained, "Sister Liang, this is my mom. Mom, Sister Liang is the deputy leader of our Hongshan Branch's criminal investigation team!"
Han Meixiang quickly shook hands with Liang Yan, "So it's Captain Liang, please come in!"
"Ma'am, no need to be so formal. I've come today specifically to find your son-in-law."
Han Meixiang muttered, "To find Chen Xiao?"
Liang Yan didn't say much but joined them at the table before asking Chen Xiao out of interest:
"Chen Xiao, tell me, how did you manage to find that bathhouse so precisely today? And how did you manage to pinpoint the suspect so accurately at the last moment?"
Chen Xiao couldn't help but look at Lin Xi.
When that letter of gratitude was revealed, he knew Lin Xi hadn't taken credit for herself.
She had returned the credit Chen Xiao had arduously pushed to her back to him without hesitation.
She had only one purpose, which was to show everyone that her husband was not just a lazy bum.
Silly woman!
Didn't she know that the accomplishment of solving this case was enough to get her into the Hongshan Branch first thing?
Chen Xiao thought to himself, but he didn't try to deflect this time, "Finding that bathhouse, I admit, was just a coincidence. My original plan was to visit every bathhouse, but who would have thought I'd be so lucky today."
"As for pinpointing the suspect at the end, I indeed noticed something peculiar about his demeanor."
Liang Yan, intrigued, said, "Tell me more."
Chen Xiao explained, "How many people caught in an anti-vice operation can remain calm in front of the police? When I saw the guy, he had a disguised look of fear on his face. But, he should never have tapped his fingers at that moment."
Understanding dawned on Liang Yan, and she praised with a thumbs-up, "Keen observation! But why, in your analysis, would a major criminal be so relaxed to tap his fingers at such a time? He had committed a major crime and was caught by the police; he should have been more nervous than anyone else, right?"
Without hesitation, Chen Xiao replied, "It's simple. He committed the Red Long Johns serial murders. The police had been investigating this case for nearly a month now; each extra day built up the killer's ego a little more."
"So, at that moment, he wasn't calm but contemptuous! He already harbored disdain for the police in his heart, believing he wouldn't be caught! Luckily, he was caught now, or else his behavior might have become even more brazen once he was out of detention!"
Chen Xiao explained clearly, word by word.
After contemplating Chen Xiao's words, Liang Yan looked at Lin Xi with absolute affirmation, "Xiaoxi, now I believe all those things you told me in the office. Your husband is indeed very impressive, not the useless person as he was rumored to be."
Lin Xi nodded with a smile, "Yes, but even I almost believed he was like that."
The conversation between the three had Han Meixiang so involved that she couldn't resist interjecting, "Captain Liang, did Chen Xiao really help solve that major case?"
Liang Yan: "Yes, Ma'am. Didn't I write a letter of gratitude? Didn't Xiaoxi show it to you?"
Speaking of the letter of gratitude, Han Meixiang's face turned slightly awkward.
However, Liang Yan didn't notice and continued with a smile, "Xiaoxi, apart from wanting to meet Chen Xiao, there are two pieces of good news I want to share with you today."
Lin Xi asked, "Sister Liang, please tell me, I'm listening."
"I mentioned before, once you contributed to the Red Long Johns case, we would immediately recruit you into the team! Now you and Chen Xiao, having worked as a couple to capture the suspect, I'm here to fulfill that promise!"
Upon hearing Liang Yan's words, Lin Xi was immediately overjoyed.
Even Han Meixiang's tone became a bit more emotional, asking confirmingly, "Captain Liang, are you saying my daughter Xiaoxi can work at the branch now?"
Liang Yan nodded, "Yes, Ma'am, Xiaoxi is outstanding, especially with Chen Xiao being so invested in her work. Our team is eager for talents!"
After Liang Yan finished, Han Meixiang's view of Chen Xiao had already changed.
But she quickly realized that Liang Yan mentioned two pieces of good news; the first was revealed, so what about the second?