Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife-Chapter 60: The Wind Rises!

"No, no one has seen him come back."

Su Ganbu answered without hesitation.

Chen Xiao’s heart skipped a beat, then he smiled and nodded.

It makes sense, the guess in his mind was bold and absurd.

Even if it was true, like he suspected, it’s impossible for anyone to witness it.

However, Li Ruomei being buried at the back of the mountain made Chen Xiao suspect there could be a deeper meaning.

Without staying at Su Ganbu’s house any longer, Chen Xiao moved quietly toward Ancestral Tomb Mountain.

Watching Chen Xiao’s back, Su Ganbu couldn’t help but exclaim, "No wonder he’s from the city, such a diligent and good officer. If only the local police were as capable, that would be great."

Chen Xiao didn’t hear Su Ganbu’s words and quickly climbed Ancestral Tomb Mountain.

However, once he really reached the mountain, Chen Xiao’s heart couldn’t help but start pounding.

Though he is a reincarnator and has dealt with some deceased, the current environment still made it impossible for him to remain entirely unaffected.

Especially given that this mountain truly lives up to its name; it is covered in tombs!

There are small mounds that have been neglected over the years, and gravestones that have toppled sideways.

But there are also some that have been buried in recent years, with photos of the deceased pasted on them.

Chen Xiao did not look closely; he considers himself a believer in science, yet having been reincarnated, he fears this world might not be as simple as he thought.

Walking along, Chen Xiao finally found a path leading around to the back of the mountain, which spared him from climbing to the top and descending again.

Taking the path around, Chen Xiao discovered even more graves.

Some old and some young, and since it was only the lunar month of July, the forest occasionally echoed with the sound of bird calls.

Those sounds, in this setting, were far from pleasant and clear but rather eerie.

"Jingle jingle..."

Suddenly, Chen Xiao’s phone rang, startling him almost off his feet.

Picking it up with a grim expression, it eased somewhat when he saw it was Lin Xi calling.

"Hey, honey, did you find anything?" Chen Xiao asked with a smile.

Lin Xi replied, "I’m investigating. I called because there’s an unexpected result, and I think it’s important to tell you."

"Go ahead?"

"News from Forensic Science, our team’s coroner suspected Su Haidong’s body was peculiar during the autopsy yesterday morning. It was sent to the hospital for further examination, confirming that Su Haidong had cancer before his death, and it was quite serious."

"Su Haidong had cancer?" Chen Xiao was extremely surprised.

Lin Xi affirmed, "Yes, the doctor also said it has a lot to do with his lifestyle habits. I guess it might be because he loves eating raw meat, but whether that’s the case, I’m not sure."

"Hmm, but he’s already dead now."

"Yeah, it seems like this news doesn’t help you much."

"Whether it helps or not remains to be seen."

Chen Xiao replied, and after a hum from Lin Xi, she asked, "Are you in Sha Xi Village now? Though, why is it so quiet around you?"

"I’m currently on Ancestral Tomb Mountain in Sha Xi Village. I wanted to have a look at Li Ruomei’s grave."

"Huh? Are you on Ancestral Tomb Mountain at this time of night? Aren’t you afraid?"

"What’s there to be afraid of? Do you think your husband is that timid?"

Lin Xi laughed, "Alright, alright, you’re the best. But don’t hang up; let’s chat a bit, it won’t be as nerve-wracking."

"It’s okay, hang up the call, and contact me if there’s news."

Chen Xiao hung up the call, since keeping the line open might delay if Zhang Xian has news too.

With the phone tucked away, the surroundings fell silent again, but Chen Xiao was no longer tense; instead, his mind was preoccupied with Su Haidong having cancer.

The Fishbone Case in Swallow Lane happened in 2007, which is a year from now.

And Su Haidong stepped out to explain the events that night a year after the incident, which was in 2008.

Which means, after having cancer, Su Haidong survived for two more years.

Now, perhaps due to Chen Xiao’s reincarnation, the original trajectory seems altered, causing Su Haidong to replace Luo Dali in 2006, becoming the victim of the Fishbone Case while his cancer was already diagnosed at this point.

Which means, even without someone killing Su Haidong, he could have died!

Only Chen Xiao knew there was an inexplicable issue lingering in his mind.

That being, if the true culprit aimed to kill Su Haidong, then why did Luo Dali die in the previous life?

If Luo Dali was forced to die from an accident in the past life, why did Su Haidong manage to survive until a year after the incident?

Though Chen Xiao couldn’t ascertain which year Su Haidong died in the past, his death couldn’t have been like in the Fishbone Case. Because, if it were the same, it would have stirred a commotion once again in Dongzhou!

Chen Xiao couldn’t figure it out or explain it.

Every time he thought about this issue, he found his thoughts turned into a chaotic mess.

This chaotic thinking persisted until he found Li Ruomei’s grave.

Li Ruomei’s grave was simple, merely a mound of earth. However, a headstone was erected, with her picture pasted on it during her life.

However, the Li Ruomei in the photo had lifeless eyes and visible wrinkles.

Even though it was just a headshot, it gave the impression of her being entirely withdrawn.

This image made Chen Xiao feel the oppression and helplessness Li Ruomei faced during her life.

Chen Xiao rummaged his pocket, suddenly realizing he had forgotten something.

He should have brought some incense and candles, although he didn’t know Li Ruomei personally, a courteous visit during the night couldn’t go amiss regardless of respecting her spirit.

He clasped his hands together in a prayer motion, then squatted in front of the headstone, murmuring softly to Li Ruomei, "Sorry, Ms. Li, for coming in such a hurry and neglecting some things. I hope you don’t mind."

Muttering, Chen Xiao noticed the family names etched on the headstone.

Her husband was obviously Su Haidong, and beneath were the names of her children, Su Jing and Su Ting.

However, Chen Xiao discovered something unusual: the names should generally be engraved tidily.

Yet, before Su Jing’s name, there was a blank space.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but sigh, "I wonder if this was your wish when alive, or something Su Haidong deliberately left, wanting you to have a son even after death."

Chen Xiao didn’t quite understand this behavior, just felt Li Ruomei’s life was too miserable.

Feeling a wave of sympathy, Chen Xiao was about to rise to examine the surroundings but suddenly heard a soft "woo-woo" sound in the woods.

The wind had picked up!

A bold gust swept through the falling leaves in the forest, blowing them everywhere!

Luckily, Li Ruomei’s gravesite was surrounded by quite a few old trees; otherwise, this wind could have easily knocked an ordinary person over.

The wind came fiercely and left quickly.

When it stopped, Chen Xiao looked down and brushed the fallen leaves off his body from the trees.

However, as his hand was about to lower, it paused in mid-air, not dropping for a long time. His eyes caught sight of something that had rolled to his feet without him noticing!