I Sent You to Take the College Entrance Exam, and You Ended Up Solving a Murder Case?! - Chapter 6

Chen Dachuan parked the car, walked over with a smile, and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder heavily.

“Good lad, you’ve gotten strong! You’re acting like a real man now!”

Chen Mo took out a cigarette case from his pocket and handed one over.

“Uncle, have a cigarette.”

“Hey, you’ve even learned to smoke.” Chen Dachuan chuckled as he took the cigarette, and Chen Mo skillfully lit it for him.

The two of them unloaded the groceries and daily necessities they had bought from the tricycle.

That tricycle was quite old; the metal of the cargo bed was rusty, and it made a sound like a tractor when it started.

In a couple of days, I should take my uncle to the city to look at cars.

Buying a small four-wheeled vehicle will make it more convenient to go out, and I won’t have to endure the wind and sun anymore.

They always said they were saving the money they sent back to help him get married, and they couldn’t bear to spend a single penny of it.

This time I’m back, I must improve the living conditions at home.

The two of them moved two small stools and sat under the eaves at the entrance of the courtyard, chatting idly.

“Xiao Mo, you’ve graduated. What’s the school’s plan for your job?” Chen Dachuan asked with concern, taking a drag of his cigarette.

This is what he cares about most.

“It’s all arranged. Let’s go back to Shucheng.”

“It’s good to go back to Shucheng! It’s good to go back to Shucheng!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Dachuan’s face crinkled into a wide smile. “Which unit exactly?”

“Chengdu City Public Security Bureau, Criminal Investigation Division,” Chen Mo said calmly.

“The Municipal Bureau?!” Chen Dachuan sat up abruptly, his eyes wide. “That’s a big organization! A great place!”

For ordinary people like him, the municipal bureau is the most prestigious government agency in the world.

Chen Mo nodded and continued.

“In the investigation department, you start as a deputy section chief, leading a team, and you’re even provided with a car.”

“Deputy…Deputy Section Chief?”

Chen Dachuan almost dropped the cigarette from his mouth. He was stunned for several seconds, seemingly not understanding.

He asked cautiously, “Xiao Mo, how high a rank is a deputy section chief?”

Chen Mo thought for a moment and came up with an explanation he could understand.

“He’s at the same level as the deputy mayor of our town.”

“boom!”

It felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in Chen Dachuan’s mind.

Deputy town mayor?!

He never dared to dream of his own child, whom he had watched grow up from childhood.

Upon graduation, he became a high-ranking official, on par with the deputy mayor!

He grabbed Chen Mo’s arm, his voice trembling.

“Really…really? Xiao Mo, you’re not kidding me, are you?”

“Really, Uncle.”

Chen Mo patted his hand reassuringly.

“Because I was in a special admissions class and my performance at school was outstanding, I received special treatment approved by the province.”

“Specially approved… specially approved…”

Chen Dachuan muttered to himself, his eyes eventually reddening.

He suddenly stood up, threw away his cigarette butt, and excitedly spun around twice.

“Great! Excellent! Our Chen family… has produced a dragon!”

Like a child, he turned and rushed into the kitchen.

“Old woman! Old woman, come out quickly! It’s wonderful news!”

“Our Xiao Mo has made something of himself! He’s become a high-ranking official! A deputy section chief! Just like the deputy mayor!”

From the kitchen came Shi Xiaoman’s annoyed voice: “What are you yelling about? I’m cooking noodles!”

Soon, Shi Xiaoman came out carrying a steaming bowl of noodles.

Two golden poached eggs rest on top, and it’s sprinkled with bright green scallions.

She handed the bowl to Chen Mo, looking at her husband with suspicion.

“What did you just shout? What did Xiao Mo think it was?”

Chen Dachuan was so excited that he was incoherent, so Chen Mo explained it to him with a smile.

Shi Xiaoman was stunned when she heard this, and she even forgot to take off the apron in her hand.

She stared blankly at Chen Mo, then at Chen Dachuan, before finally reacting after a long while.

“Oh my God! This is a miracle from our ancestors!”

She excitedly clasped her hands together and murmured several times.

Chen Dachuan slapped his thigh.

“Come on! Xiao Mo, after we finish our noodles, let’s go to your parents’ graves! Let’s tell them the good news!”

…

Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at the cemetery on the west side of the town in the rattling tricycle.

In front of the two side by side tombstones, Chen Dachuan placed offerings and lit incense and candles.

He pulled Chen Mo to kneel down, then knelt beside him, his eyes red as he spoke to the tombstone.

“Brother, sister-in-law! Did you see that?”

“Xiao Mo has made something of himself! He became a deputy section chief right after graduation, a high-ranking official in the country!”

“Your spirits in heaven can rest in peace!”

Shi Xiaoman stood to the side, also secretly wiping away tears.

Chen Mo respectfully kowtowed three times to the cold tombstone.

Dad, Mom, I’m home.

After the memorial service, the three returned home and began preparing dinner.

“Uncle, Aunt, I’m off tomorrow, let me take you to the county to buy some things,” Chen Mo suggested.

“Whatever you want to buy, we have everything we need at home,” Shi Xiaoman said with a smile on her face.

“We’re missing an air conditioner, a refrigerator, and a large TV,” Chen Mo said with a smile. “It’s settled then.”

Shi Xiaoman couldn’t refuse him, so she had no choice but to agree with a smile.

At eight o’clock in the evening, accompanied by the sound of a bicycle bell, a girl rushed into the yard.

“Brother! You’re back!”

It was her younger sister, Chen Yan. She had just come back from evening self-study and was so happy to see Chen Mo that she rushed over to him.

“Slow down.” Chen Mo smiled and caught her, ruffling her hair. “You’re already in your second year of high school, and you’re still so reckless.”

“I’m just so happy!” Chen Yan hugged his arm, her eyes crinkling with laughter. “Brother, where’s my gift?”

“You’ll get your share.”

Dinner was exceptionally lavish.

Chen Dachuan was delighted and took out his treasured wine, insisting on having a few drinks with Chen Mo.

After the meal, Chen Mo took out the prepared gift from his suitcase.

For Chen Dachuan and Shi Xiaoman.

It consisted of several new outfits and some high-end supplements.

What I gave to my younger sister, Chen Yan, was the latest smartphone.

“You child, you’re wasting money again!”

Looking at the pile of things, Shi Xiaoman grumbled with heartache, “You’ve just started working, there are so many things you need to spend money on!”

“It’s alright, Auntie. I have a high salary, and I’ll send you living expenses every month from now on,” Chen Mo replied with a smile.

The family sat in the living room, watching TV and chatting, creating an extremely warm and cozy atmosphere.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

The family sat around the dining table in the courtyard, drinking the white porridge that Shi Xiaoman had cooked herself.

Still buzzing with excitement from last night, Chen Dachuan wore a wide, unending smile.

After finishing breakfast, Chen Mo wiped his mouth.

“Uncle, Aunt, Xiaoyan, let’s get ready to go to the county.”

“Okay!”

Chen Dachuan responded quickly, turned around and walked to the corner of the yard to push the tricycle.

“Uncle, don’t drive that anymore,” Chen Mo called out to him.

Chen Dachuan was taken aback and turned to look at him: “If we don’t drive it, how are we going to get there? Are we going to walk?”

Chen Mo didn’t say anything, but simply took out his phone and tapped the screen a few times.

“I’ve called a car, it’ll be here soon.”

Shi Xiaoman poked her head out from the kitchen, her face full of confusion.

“Why bother taking a car when you’re going to the county to buy things? That would be too expensive! It’s more convenient to use a tricycle.”

Chen Yan also curiously came over, blinking her big eyes as she looked at her older brother.

Chen Mo put down his phone, met the three people’s questioning gazes, and smiled slightly.

“I’m going to take care of something important today.”

“Buy a car for our family.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire courtyard fell silent.

Chen Dachuan’s eyes widened, thinking he had misheard.

“What?! Buying a car?!”

Shi Xiaoman almost dropped the bowl in her hand. She quickly walked out and grabbed Chen Mo’s arm.

“You silly child, talking nonsense again! Why would you buy a car!”

“You’ve just started working, and there are many places where you’ll need money, so you can’t spend it recklessly!”

“That’s right!”

Chen Dachuan also realized what was happening and waved his hands repeatedly.

“Our tricycle is enough. Why buy that metal thing? It’s a waste of money and fuel!”

Just then, a white taxi stopped at the gate of the courtyard.

The driver leaned out and asked, “Was this the car called by Mr. Chen, whose license plate ends in xxxx?”

“yes.”

Chen Mo responded and half-pushed, half-pulled Chen Dachuan and Shi Xiaoman, who were still rambling on, towards the car.

“Uncle, Aunt, get in the car first, I’ll tell you on the way.”

Chen Yan was incredibly excited and was the first to jump into the car.

Unable to dissuade Chen Mo, the elderly couple had no choice but to sit inside with resigned expressions.

The car slowly started and headed towards the county town.