Chapter 692: Where Did the Third Time Come From? (Patreon)

Chapter 692: Where Did the Third Time Come From?

As soon as Magistrate Cheng gave the order, Yao Bo rushed forward without a word and, together with Lu Erbai, helped Yao Tianqin, who was sitting at the back and seemed to have injured his leg, to stand up.

"Dad, Master Qi is here," Yao Bo whispered to Yao Tianqin. "I brought your model with me."

Yao Tianqin was taken aback and immediately raised his head, looking towards Qi Chan.

It had been five years since they last saw each other. Qi Chan hadn't changed much, but Yao Tianqin had aged significantly. The strenuous labor during his exile in this place had made him much thinner.

Qi Chan approached and said, "Brother Yao, it's been a long time."

Yao Tianqin's eyes reddened slightly. "Mister... no, sir." Realizing that they were both exiled to this place, he quickly changed the way he addressed Qi Chan.

Magistrate Cheng had left first, and the others gradually left the interrogation hall as well.

Boss He, who had acted impulsively earlier and scolded Shu Yu without thinking, now realized the consequences and turned pale with fear, even wetting his pants.

Only Cheng Xian remained behind. He glanced disdainfully at Boss He, waved his hand, and said to the other constables, "Close the door."

The door closed, cutting off their line of sight.

Shu Yu took one last look at Boss He inside and smiled before leaving.

They didn't return to the main hall but went to a nearby room. Qi Chan sent someone to fetch a doctor, and then he began to talk with Yao Tianqin.

Observing the situation, Shu Yu pulled Lu Erbai out.

Once the door to the room closed, they found a stone bench to sit on nearby.

Yao Tianqin wanted to give the model to Qi Chan, which was crucial for their Yao family, so they decided not to join in the crowd and instead waited outside.

Although Magistrate Cheng hadn't said much, he still had a maid send them some food.

While eating, Shu Yu examined the surroundings and whispered, "Dad, the county magistrate of Heichang County is definitely a corrupt official."

"Why do you say that?"

"Look over there, towards the direction leading to the backyard of the mansion. The ground inside and outside the gate is paved with different types of stone slabs." There was constant foot traffic around the main hall, so the county magistrate couldn't afford to make it too extravagant.

But it was different in the backyard. The quality of the buildings there was far superior.

Lu Erbo followed her gaze and nodded in agreement. "That's true. Evil begets evil. The former county magistrate of our Jiangyuan County was also a bad person. As soon as master Xiang arrived, he was arrested. This is the same. Fortunately, we have Magistrate Cheng here."

Lu Erbai had only been in Heichang County for a little over a month, so he hadn't fully experienced it yet.

However, the day before yesterday, he had gone to arrange decorations for the county magistrate's nephew's mansion. He had noticed that it would cost a considerable sum just for the set design.

That nephew didn't even have a proper occupation, so where did he get that money? It was hard to say.

Father and daughter chatted, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Not long after, the door to the nearby room was opened.

Shu Yu watched as everyone's faces lit up with smiles, especially the father and son from the Yao family, who seemed very excited. It seemed that their conversation had gone well.

However, the next moment

Qi Chan strode over to their side, standing in front of Shu Yu with a joyful smile. "Miss Lu, I must say, you are truly a lucky star. This is the third time, and it seems that every time I encounter you, you bring good news."

Shu Yu blinked, three times?

Where did the third time come from? The first time was at the inn, where she indirectly warned him and helped him avoid danger.

The second time should be today, when she brought the father and son from the Yao family to him.

But the third time... when was that?

(End of the chapter)