I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 40: Kicked out of the house by Zhu Yue

"Congratulations on your fortune!"

"Congratulations on your wonderful performance."

"Please bring over the best of everything."

"If you don't like it, please leave."

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As the Lunar New Year approaches, festive songs resound throughout the streets and alleys.

The duty roster for Wanglou Police Station has been released to ensure that there are enough police officers on standby before and after the Lunar New Year to deal with various emergencies and urgent needs of the public.

The duty roster is based on a point system, with points derived from various statistics such as spouses living in different locations, marital status, and children.

Han Ling has no parents, no children, and volunteered to work the New Year's Eve shift. Since he lives at the police station anyway, watching the Spring Festival Gala there would be perfect.

Even when he's not on duty, he has nowhere else to go besides the welfare home.

However, Zhu Yue transferred him to the Spring Festival shift.

“I’ve discussed it with Tao. For so many years, you’ve either spent the New Year alone or at the welfare home. This year is different. You’ll spend it at my house.”

"You're more than ten years younger than me. A teacher for a day is a father for life. You won't lose out by being my son, haha."

Zhu Yue found Han Ling and extended an invitation in a notification tone.

"Uh." Han Ling didn't know what to say; she suddenly felt a little touched.

Zhu Yue continued, "Tao originally wanted you to spend the New Year at his house, but how could I agree to that? You're my apprentice, not his. You're dreaming."

Han Ling had no room to refuse, otherwise she would be letting Zhu Yue down.

On New Year's Eve, Han Ling bought some New Year's goods and sent them to the welfare home first. New memories are still memories, and emotions are real; he couldn't ignore them.

Afterwards, they returned to the police station to get a change of clothes.

Zhu Yue said that he could stay at home for two days, there was no rush, and he could go back to the institute on the third or fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

"Ready? Let's go." Zhu Yue was in a good mood and called to Han Ling.

Just as the two arrived at the entrance of the police station, Sun Qing arrived on her electric scooter.

Upon seeing Han Ling, Sun Qing's pure, bright eyes lit up. She quickly stopped, carrying large and small bags, saying she had come to deliver New Year's goods.

Compared to a few months ago, Sun Qing is much more cheerful and seems more confident.

Most importantly, he smiles a lot, which is enough; it seems his older brother, Sun Lang, is taking good care of him.

Han Ling didn't want to accept it, but Sun Qing insisted: "Brother Han, thank you for saving me and for lending us the money. It's just some cheap food, please accept it, otherwise I won't leave."

Zhu Yue turned to look at Han Ling.

Han Ling did a good job during this period, and he also got to know the child's personality to some extent. He never hesitated to show his kindness to those in need.

A nice guy can't be a criminal investigator, but to be a criminal investigator, you must have sound values ​​and a warm heart.

"This..." Han Ling hesitated.

Zhu Yue said from the side, "Take it, it's alright, it's the New Year."

Seeing this, Han Ling accepted the nuts and melon seeds, thanked them, and inquired about their current situation.

"I'm a freshman at No. 16 Middle School." Sun Qing flashed her pearly white teeth. "Don't worry, Brother Han, I will definitely get into Jiangyuan University of Science and Technology!"

Jiangyuan University of Science and Technology is located in Qingchang City and is a Double First-Class University.

Han Ling smiled and said, "You have lofty goals. Keep it up! I'll be waiting for your good news in three years."

"Yes, definitely!" Sun Qing happily rode off on her electric scooter.

Zhu Yue inquired about the details, and after learning the whole story, he patted Han Ling on the shoulder without saying anything.

At 3 p.m., Han Ling followed Zhu Yue to his home. The New Year's Eve dinner would start before 5 p.m. In Qingchang, people eat New Year's Eve dinner quite early, and they would also make dumplings at 8 p.m.

Zhu Yue has a ten-year-old son. The mother and son welcomed Han Ling's arrival, as the family had already discussed the matter.

The ten-year-old was quite playful; he stayed in the living room for a while before leaving to play computer games in his bedroom.

The house has three bedrooms and two living rooms. The couple has one room, their son has one room, and the last room is reserved for Han Ling. It's a bit small, but it's enough for them to live in.

Zhu Yue's wife is very virtuous and speaks with great tact. When a woman becomes a mother, she can understand how pitiful children without parents are.

She felt sorry for and pitied Han Ling, so she tried her best to make him feel the warmth of home.

"Teacher's wife, let me help you." Han Ling wanted to lend a hand.

The woman beamed at the address of "Master's wife," and immediately refused, telling Han Ling to go to the living room and have a good chat with Zhu Yue.

"Let's start with a bottle, we're just killing time anyway." Zhu Yue opened a can of liquor for Han Ling and poured himself a glass of baijiu, knowing that Han Ling didn't drink it.

On New Year's Eve, when there are no duty shifts or standby assignments, police officers may have a small drink, but not excessive drinking.

The two of them watched TV while eating sunflower seeds and drinking wine.

"How's things going with Xiao Xu?" Zhu Yue asked.

Xiao Xu?

It took Han Ling two seconds to realize that the other person was referring to Xu Qinghe, and she casually replied, "It's okay, it's okay, we'll treat each other as friends."

"Just friends?" Zhu Yue asked doubtfully. "Such a young PhD, a doctor, and so beautiful, don't give me any nonsense."

Even though you're an orphan, you're still an orphan. Let's work hard together from now on. If you miss this opportunity, you won't find another like it even with a lantern!

During this time, Zhu Yue had gained a basic understanding of Xu Qinghe.

Han Ling echoed.

Strive? Then why would a woman need to strive? Her background is as clean as a blank sheet of paper, her wealth is of "unknown origin," like a spy.

He couldn't bring up his suspicions about Xu Qinghe, lest it cause unnecessary trouble. What if he really had a big secret?
If so, you must know it yourself first.

As luck would have it, a text message arrived on Han Ling's phone. He picked it up and saw that it was from Xu Qinghe.

He put down his phone and didn't respond.

The New Year's Eve dinner was almost ready when Han Ling, after drinking a bottle of beer, felt the urge to urinate and got up to go to the toilet.

Just then, the phone on the coffee table rang. Seeing that the other party didn't reply, Xu Qinghe called directly.

Zhu Yue leaned over and glanced at the caller ID, noticing that it was Xu Qinghe. Without hesitation, he answered the call.

"Hey?"

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"Oh, I'm Master Han Ling. He's spending the New Year at my house."

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"What? I'm going to your house for Chinese New Year?"

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"Okay, okay, he's in the bathroom. I'll make him go as soon as he comes out!"

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"Okay, you're welcome, goodbye."

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Zhu Yue put down his phone and turned to look at Han Ling, who was coming out of the restroom: "Han Ling, don't eat your New Year's Eve dinner here. Go to Xiao Xu's place. He just called and said he agreed on your behalf."

Where you eat New Year's Eve dinner doesn't matter, so why miss such a great opportunity?

Since we're having New Year's Eve dinner together, maybe we can officially settle down tonight and say goodbye to being single.

Han Ling: "???"

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go!" Zhu Yue urged, picking up Han Ling's phone and coat and handing them to him.

Han Ling was pushed forward, saying, "No, wait a minute..."

Zhu Yue opened the door and threw Han Ling out: "What are you waiting for? Nothing is more important than being in a relationship. Text me if you have any good news!"

boom!
The door is closed.

Han Ling stood at the door, stunned.

"What happened? Why did the child leave?" Zhu Yue's wife left the kitchen to inquire about the situation.

Zhu Yue said, "If my future girlfriend invites me to spend the New Year with her, of course she'll take priority; we're not important."

Zhu Yue's wife understood: "Oh...right, okay."

(End of this chapter)