Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Chapter 425 It's really hard to beg Sister Mei

Lu Yao knew that Yuan Tianshu held a high position in the circle and was a prominent figure in Jiangzhou back then.

After retiring, he faded from people's view, but he still has a wide network of connections.

Many of his former subordinates are now in leadership positions and often come to visit him.

Mei Ping was new to Jiangzhou, so she naturally respected him greatly.

So I patiently explained:

"Sister Mei, listen to me. I just have a few doubts. I'm not saying that Old Master Yuan definitely has a problem, but I'm a little puzzled. Could you secretly inquire about it for me? I want to know about his past."

"Why? Why don't you want to know what other people's stories are?"

"Actually, I'd like to know about yours too, but I can just ask you directly, no need to ask around."

"Hmph, stop it. You're being irresponsible again. I'm going to hang up on you."

"Haha, alright then, let me tell you, Grandpa Yuan personally came to our door today to ask for his granddaughter's hand in marriage. Do you think that's normal? Besides, from what I can tell, his relationship with his son and daughter-in-law isn't very harmonious..."

Mei Ping has already interrupted:

"Stop! Are you trying to pry into someone's family background? I think you're just after their family's wealth and want to know everything about them! I haven't solved many cases yet, and you want me to find out about your partner's family for you?"

Lu Yao was sweating profusely. How could this beautiful woman act like such a stubborn old man?

Knowing such an official is almost the same as not knowing him at all.

She won't let you use her back door; she won't allow you to do anything that violates the rules or regulations.

If you make a mistake, she'll probably be the first to arrest you; she'll be kind enough to advise you to turn yourself in.

But I refuse to believe that my irresistible charmer can't control you with my feelings, so I'll stop forcing her and try a strategic retreat.

Lu Yao laughed: "Fine, I just want to know about my future partner's family situation. If you're not going to help, that's fine, just pretend I didn't say anything. Sister Mei, if you ever need anything in the future, just let me know. I'm a sentimental person, I'll definitely help you!"

After saying that, he said goodbye again and then left.

I stared at the landline without moving, and sure enough, Mei Ping called back in less than a minute.

"Xiao Lu, what do you mean? Are you saying I'm heartless and ungrateful?"

"No, no, no, let's not talk about personal matters. I can't let you make a mistake. You are the impartial and incorruptible Judge Bao. We can only talk about official business, not personal matters."

Mei Ping got angry: "Lu Yao, stop being sarcastic. I can help you with anything else, but you're asking me to investigate our old boss for no reason..."

Lu Yao interrupted him: "No need to investigate anymore. I already said I'll come see your Sister Mei another day. Goodbye..."

"Wait, wait... Xiao Lu, I want to help you, but this matter..."

Lu Yao chuckled inwardly, knowing that this stubborn person wouldn't cooperate; even after you stopped using her help, she still couldn't let go.

Mei Ping continued, "Okay, tell me, what do you want to know about Mr. Yuan?"

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Alright, I'll tell you a few points. First, his military service record—did he see any battles, and was he ever wounded? Second, after he retired, did he just appear to be living a quiet life, but secretly maintain close relationships with certain people...?"

Mei Ping was surprised to hear this:

"Lu Yao, you're not trying to find out about the Yuan family's financial situation; you're simply investigating Chairman Yuan, aren't you?"

"Sister Mei, just listen to me and investigate. Wouldn't it be better if nothing happened? Why does your police station check people's identities? If the other party is an ordinary citizen, you can investigate them immediately, right? I only believe you are an impartial person because I saw that you dared to stand up to Shi Shouyin."

Mei Ping sighed: "Alright, stop playing hard to get and using reverse psychology. I'll help you, okay?"

Unexpectedly, Lu Yao understands Mei Ping, and Mei Ping understands him quite well as well.

Mei Ping then said, "But there's one more thing you need to help me with."

"Tell me, whether it's a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, it's fine."

Mei Ping curled her lip, thinking to herself, "You little rascal, you actually have principles?"

He took advantage of me, slept with that nurse, he's a complete scoundrel.

If it were someone else, they would have arrested and punished you long ago.

Lu Yao thought Mei Ping was rigid and inflexible, but he didn't know that Mei Ping herself felt that she had already given Lu Yao a break.

At this moment, Mei Ping said seriously:

"Lin Dong is very stubborn; I can't get him to talk. I want him to calm down for a few days and have time to think it over. If he still doesn't open up, I'll have to trouble you."

"Let me help you with the interrogation? I'm fine with arresting people, but I can't bring myself to interrogate them!"

"What? You think interrogation is like beating someone? It requires psychological tactics. Lin Dong keeps asking to see you, but I haven't agreed."

Lu Yao had already guessed that Lin Dong would want to see him.

Finding his younger brother is his obsession.

However, Lin Dong is not good at speaking and has a withdrawn personality. He won't go around asking people on the street when he needs someone; he will only act silently. He won't tell anyone who isn't a close friend.

So he must be very surprised that Lu Yao could tell him so much information.

He must have believed that he knew the whereabouts of his younger brother, Sanhai'er.

It's unusual that he doesn't want to see himself.

Mei Ping continued, "If he still doesn't talk after everyone goes back to work after the New Year, then think about how to get him to open up."

Lu Yao laughed: "This isn't passing me a burden, it's throwing a rock at me! You know I was just making things up to fool him. If I met him, he wouldn't cooperate unless I told him where his brother is."

Mei Ping knew this too, but Lin Dong was stubborn and unyielding. She was really unwilling to accept that after all the trouble she had gone through to capture him, he had no effect whatsoever.

"No matter what, you have to help me with this."

"Alright, Sister Mei, if you ask, I, Lu Yao, will do anything, even illegal or punishable by death, without hesitation!"

"Sigh, you're such a smooth talker."

"Sweetie? When did you lick my lips? Was it while I was asleep?"

"..."

Mei Ping was so angry that she hung up the phone immediately.

Lu Yao was a little disappointed, scratching his head and saying, "Shouldn't you have said 'You're so bad' in a cute way? Are you really angry?"

Mei Ping hung up the phone and cursed into it:

"You little rascal, you're so bad!"

But I really couldn't bring myself to be angry with this little hooligan.

We are already considering where to begin investigating Yuan Tianshu's past.

It can't be done too blatantly, but if it's done lightly, nothing will be found out.

We need to find a breakthrough to investigate.

Lu Yao then called Ju Zhenghua again.

I'll say hello and then tell him I'll visit him tomorrow.

Ju Zhenghua greatly admires Lu Yao and has already accepted him as his godson, which truly makes him proud and honored.

They also said that Lu Yao was so eager to have someone invite him over for dinner that he didn't even call.

Lu Yao hung up the phone and went back to his dorm.

Seeing that Yuan Shumei was still sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed).

He hugged his legs and leaned against the wall, staring at Lu Yao.

"Shumei's gone. Go to the fields... Why aren't you moving? Haven't you had enough? What's wrong?"

Yuan Shumei was seen biting her lower lip as she looked at him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Lu Yao found it a bit strange.

After asking several questions, Yuan Shumei finally spoke:

"Lu Yao, come up and sit for a while. I'd like to talk to you for a bit. Can we be alone for a while?"