Early morning on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

Yue Dingtang got up early, went to school first and put the approved homework in the office, and then went to the hospital.

He thought that Ling Shu had already dressed up and was waiting for him, but as soon as he opened the door, he saw that Ling Shu was still lying on the bed, with two sisters on the left and right of the bed.

Ling Yao, and Yue Dingtang’s biological sister Yue Chunxiao.

"Get up and have something to eat. How can you go out on an empty stomach?"

"I brought you soy milk for fried dough sticks. The fried dough sticks are still crispy when they are freshly baked. If they get softer later, they won't taste good. There's also soy sauce. Don't you love the fried dough sticks dipped in soy sauce? I've prepared them all for you."

"I still have bean curd here. If you don't like eating these things, just drink some chicken soup. I started cooking it last night. I didn't let Yue Dingtang drink it when he went back."

Yue Dingtang standing by the door:...

He seemed to see two old mothers taking the trouble to coax their children.

The problem is that the "mother" is not old, and the "child" is not young anymore.

The third sister Yue Chunxiao he knew didn't seem to be such a patient person.

Perhaps it was because the two older brothers and one younger brother in the family were all independent and had their own careers, so she did not need to worry about her since she was a child. Therefore, when she saw the fair, beautiful and soft Ling Shu, her mother's love and sister's affection suddenly rose.

It's flooded.

In short, look at the face.

Yue Dingtang had to admit that Ling Shu looked quite confusing when he didn't say anything and didn't act so careless.

Many women, from childhood to old age, fall into this trap.

The two young women were unaware of Yue Dingtang's slander, and they spared no effort to persuade and cajole him.

Just getting Ling Shu out of bed and sitting up, until he was willing to take a piece of pancake and chew it, was enough to give them a great sense of accomplishment.

"Eat more, eat more."

"Eat slowly, eat slowly."

The two women sang opposite tunes, standing on both sides, maintaining a subtle harmony.

It's all because of the man in the middle.

But he still got a good deal and behaved well.

"Sister, Sister Chunxiao, I want to eat bean curd skin."

"What is that?" Yue Chunxiao was confused, "Made of tofu?"

Ling Shu: "It is said to be a snack from Hubei. Someone was selling it on the street last time. I ate it once. It was glutinous rice and shiitake mushrooms wrapped in bean skins and fried in a pot. It was very fragrant."

Yue Chunxiao smiled and said: "That's not easy. My cook is from Wuhan. I'll ask him to make one later and deliver it to you at noon. Can I also make some soup? Do you like ribs soup or shrimp and tofu soup?"

Ling Yao's face darkened slightly: "No need to trouble you, I've already taken care of him at home, I just forgot to bring him here this morning."

Yue Chunxiao pouted: "Look, you're here again. If you really make the soup, can you make me stand out today? How expensive are ribs now? It's okay if you eat less. Don't go back and starve Ling Shu to lose weight.

!”

"Yue Chunxiao, this is my brother. What does it have to do with you? Don't pretend to be a good person and try to sow discord between our siblings?"

"He saved Dingtang, why is it none of my business? I'm so soft-hearted, I can't bear to see Ling Shu wronging himself for you!"

Ling Shu was taking a sip of soy milk and a mouthful of bean curd, lowering his head in silence, trying to reduce his sense of presence.

Yue Dingtang almost laughed angrily.

He coughed and brought the two of them back to the battlefield.

"Sister, Sister Yao, I have something serious to discuss with him. You can leave first."

Only then did Yue Chunxiao remember the existence of his younger brother.

"Have you had breakfast? I left some for you at home."

Lingyao also said: "If you haven't eaten, I brought an extra portion, which is unopened in the food box on the table. I don't know whether you like sweet or salty food, so I bought both."

Yue Chunxiao glanced at her: "Are you going to be a good person now? Did you just say that your brother doesn't need me to worry about you?"

Ling Yao sneered: "I like Dingtang to be sensible and steady, but what does that have to do with you?"

Yue Dingtang finally couldn't bear it anymore and drove them all out.

As a result, he turned around and saw Ling Shu smiling at him.

"You're quite happy when they argue over you, right?" Yue Dingtang raised his eyebrows.

Ling Shu looked innocent: "My sisters are good to me, of course I know."

It sounds like there is a hint of schadenfreude in these words.

Yue Dingtang thought to himself, this person talks nonsense to others and lies to ghosts. Even a difficult person like Yue Chunxiao is coaxed into running around and is willing to protect him. If Ling's father is still there, let Ling Shu go.

If he joins the officialdom, he might be able to rise through the ranks in a few years.

Even if he is now working as a police officer in the police station, with his mixed and unrefined qualifications, he is really like a fish in water. It is no wonder that Ling Shu is reluctant to give up this job.

"Two messages."

He lit a cigarette and walked to the window.

"The whereabouts of the woman who called herself Yuan Lingbo could not be traced. I only know that after leaving the patrol room, she called a rickshaw to go to the train station, and then her whereabouts were unknown. I have asked people to continue the search, but it is likely that there will be no results."

This is also expected news.

Ling Shu hummed and ate the last bite of bean curd.

"The other news is from the maid Alan?"

"Alan was a child bride. She was sold to a family named Shen when she was seven years old. She was only fifteen years old when her husband died of illness within two months of their marriage. She also fell ill. Her husband's family thought she was a burden.

Since she couldn't work and needed to eat, she was kicked out and it was Du Mianqing who took her back. Do you know Du Mianqing?"

Ling Shu said: "I have met Du Yunning's sister-in-law once, but I am not familiar with her."

Yue Dingtang nodded: "Within two years, Du Mianqing married and went to live in Wuxi, leaving Alan in the Du family. Mrs. Du saw that she worked hard and could not talk nonsense, so she asked her to serve Du Yunning. Later she

Follow Du Yunning and come to the Yuan family to live."

These are just experiences, nothing useful can be found in them.

Ling Shu: "Then let's go to Yuan's house first?"

Yue Dingtang raised his hand and looked at his watch: "Tonight I have a cocktail reception at the American Consulate. We are going there now. We still have time to go home and change clothes in the afternoon. One of our old classmates, Lin Dingkang, is now working as a translator at the consulate.

He should be there too, so you should go over and catch up with him."

Ling Shu stretched out: "I won't go."

He wanted to go home and sleep more than having a cocktail party.

Yue Dingtang seemed to have expected his answer and sighed.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to do what you want. First, your sister asked me to introduce you to a famous lady. I also told her about the reception tonight. If you don't go, I'm afraid you won't be able to go home peacefully. Second, although you are temporarily free from

Half of the suspects are suspected, but it still cannot be proved that Du Yunning's murderer is someone else. Although the patrol room agreed to bail, Smith also confessed that you can't stay out of my sight for too long."

Ling Shu: "I don't understand social etiquette."

Yue Dingtang: "I'll teach you."

Ling Shu: "I don't have a dress."

Yue Dingtang: "I'll lend it to you."

Ling Shu: "I can't speak, for fear of offending others and you taking the blame."

Yue Dingtang: "Then you can eat more and talk less."

Ling Shu: "I'm afraid that my face will arouse the crazy pursuit of the ladies present and make other men unhappy."

Yue Dingtang: "It doesn't matter. I believe my charm is enough to eliminate your worries."

Ling Shu:......

Old God Yue Dingtang is here: "As your old classmate, and under the entrustment of your sister, I sincerely recommend you to go. It is not just a marriage between men and women. Even your immediate boss may not be qualified to get an invitation to this kind of banquet."

, and your boss’s boss, the city police chief, will also be proud to attend. In this case, if you can be present, what will your boss think of you? How will it help your career? You are a smart person, no

You need me to say more."

Ling Shu rubbed the bridge of his nose, looking as if he was hopeless.

The two of them didn't go out until noon.

It wasn't that Ling Shu was too lazy, but that the doctor came to check the ward and originally didn't agree to let him out. Ling Shu did ten push-ups in front of him, which shocked the doctor on the spot. He reluctantly agreed to let them leave for a long time, but he still asked.

Ling Shu had to go back to the hospital that night and signed the consent form.

Along the way, Yue Dingtang looked at Ling Shu frequently.

Ling Shu was confused: "I didn't practice? Didn't I button my buttons properly?"

Yue Dingtang: "When you were in school, your hand was pricked by a flower thorn. You had to wipe it with a handkerchief for a long time, pick it with a needle, and apply alcohol. Now you can even do push-ups even with stitches on your head. I just
To be continued...