Thursday, the study hall.
"Qingqing, someone sent you something. I brought it for you." Cai Xiaojuan's relationship with Lu Qingqing had recently been advancing by leaps and bounds.
The incident of arresting Chen Xi last time had caused a stir throughout the city. Although it was finally classified as a case of human trafficking, Ouyang Wen still submitted a commendation.
One was to build momentum for Lu Qingqing, and the other was to boost her reputation.
And of course, Cai Xiaojuan's name was included in this commendation, so Cai Xiaojuan had tasted the benefits and followed Lu Qingqing around all day.
Lu Qingqing was also happy to have her, as she was short of people right now.
"Oh?" Lu Qingqing took the paper box. "Who is it? Making it so mysterious."
Cai Xiaojuan also craned her neck, wanting to see what was inside. But to her surprise, Lu Qingqing only opened the box halfway before quickly closing it.
"What's wrong?" she felt Lu Qingqing's complexion was not right.
"It's nothing," Lu Qingqing smiled. "Who sent this?"
"I don't know. It was left at the gate, and I brought it back."
"Then I'll go ask. You can go back first," Lu Qingqing said and ran towards the school gate.
...
Who had sent the box, Lu Qingqing's eyes were filled with frost. Because it contained a bloody dagger, piercing Lu Qingqing's photo.
After class, Lu Qingqing found Zhan Ruoxuan, who was also startled by the mysterious box.
"Who sent it?"
"I don't know. The guard said he went to the restroom, and when he came back, the box was there."
"Have you offended anyone recently?"
"No, just daily training."
Indeed, Lu Qingqing found the matter too strange. Anyone who could send such a thing was either giving a warning or was a sworn enemy.
As for a sworn enemy, Lu Qingqing thought it was unlikely.
So it was a warning.
But what was there about her that deserved a warning? And a warning about what?
After all, she was only truly involved in two matters: the case of Li Yongqiang's father and the case of Chen Xi tracking Hu Jia.
She couldn't figure it out.
"Be careful when you go out. Why don't you stay in the dormitory? If you must go back, I'll pick you up," Zhan Ruoxuan said.
"Oh, no need!" Lu Qingqing waved her hand. "I really don't believe anyone dares to kill me. Besides, Hu Jia is here, you don't need to worry."
Hearing this, Zhan Ruoxuan gave a bitter smile.
That Hu Jia really considered himself her fiancé, waiting at the school gate every day to take Lu Qingqing home.
But Lu Qingqing not only accepted it calmly but also enjoyed it.
Although she had explained that it was just a misunderstanding, perhaps even she hadn't realized that she had become accustomed to Hu Jia's pickups.
Soon, the two of them reached the school gate, and sure enough, Hu Jia was already waiting there.
Zhan Ruoxuan wisely left on his own.
"Why so late today?" Hu Jia walked up naturally.
"Something delayed me," Lu Qingqing certainly wouldn't tell the truth.
The two walked home, talking like old friends. Lu Qingqing was not in high spirits. The appearance of the dagger photo made her feel as if she had been pulled into some dark abyss.
Hu Jia was being tracked, and the widower was forced to commit suicide. On the surface, it seemed to be over, as Chen Xi had been exposed. But everyone knew that there was still someone hidden behind him.
Mo Yun was killed, and Li Yang was framed. Although Ma Cong came forward to plead guilty, everyone knew in their hearts that he was just a scapegoat, and the mastermind was someone else.
And now, the other party had sent her a photo of a dagger, clearly warning her not to meddle in certain matters.
Lu Qingqing thought that it was probably related to Hu Jia, especially since the case of Li Zhenhui was almost at a standstill, and Mo Yun, who had been monitoring Li Yongqiang, was already dead.
"What are you thinking about?" Hu Jia noticed Lu Qingqing was a bit distracted.
"Nothing," Lu Qingqing tidied up her emotions.
"Related to the person behind them?" Hu Jia asked.
"Ah?" Lu Qingqing turned back in surprise. It was Li Yongqiang.
Lu Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. Li Yongqiang appearing before her at this moment was not a good thing. Could it be related to that bloody dagger?
"Hu Jia, I need to talk to Lu Qingqing about something," Li Yongqiang stepped forward directly.
"Hmm?" Hu Jia stared at Li Yongqiang for a long time, then suddenly exclaimed with surprise, "Are you Yongqiang? Li Yongqiang?"
Uh...
Li Yongqiang was speechless.
The last time Hu Jia met Li Yongqiang, it was because Lu Qingqing told him that the person he was meeting was Li Yongqiang, so Hu Jia recognized him at a glance.
And in the past five years, Li Yongqiang had gone from short hair to long hair, and from a spirited young man to a disheveled one. This naturally made the 22-year-old Hu Jia have difficulty recognizing him.
After all, they were people who played together since childhood. Even after many years apart, the closeness was still there.
"Where have you been all these years? Why haven't we heard from you?" Hu Jia could tell he was very happy.
Lu Qingqing tugged at Hu Jia's sleeve. "I'll tell you more about it later. You go back first, Yongqiang needs to talk to me about something."
Hu Jia then remembered the purpose of Li Yongqiang's visit. "Alright, I'll wait for you at dinner."
Smiling and bidding farewell to Li Yongqiang, Hu Jia couldn't help but add, "Is your father doing well?"
This made Li Yongqiang really...
"I just don't understand how you get along with him. Every time you see him, it's like the first time. Is it fun?" Li Yongqiang was clearly still complaining about Hu Jia asking about his father. If he didn't know that his memory had been eaten by a dog, he would have really lost his temper.
Lu Qingqing smiled and said, "You'll get used to it. Besides, even if he forgets you, it doesn't mean he forgets me."
This made Li Yongqiang find it strange. Could Hu Jia's amnesia have different effects depending on the person?
Lu Qingqing was too lazy to explain. Some things were better left unsaid.
However, thinking about this, Lu Qingqing felt a little emotional. Hu Jia was also a responsible man. Every time he returned from amnesia, he played the role of a fiancé without reservation.
It's just a pity that this thoughtfulness was feigned.
If it were real, heartfelt, how wonderful would that be.
Li Yongqiang didn't know what Lu Qingqing was thinking. "How is the investigation into Feng Si's matter going?"
Feng Si?
A witness in the Double Gun Case ten years ago?
Lu Qingqing was a little embarrassed. "There's no result yet."
Li Yongqiang's expression was blank. Perhaps he had already expected this outcome. "Take your time to investigate. After all, there are no clues."
Lu Qingqing responded, "Are you looking for me for this matter?"
Li Yongqiang shook his head. "Actually, I have something to ask of you."
"What is it?"
"Transfer me to the Haitang Creek patrol station."
"Me?"
"Either Ouyang Wen or Hu Jia can do it."
"But you don't have police status yourself, so you can't be transferred."
"I don't need status. Whether it's for odd jobs or errands, as long as I can go there, it's fine."
Lu Qingqing became suspicious. "Have you thought of something? Could the killer of your father be in Haitang Creek?"
Li Yongqiang did not answer directly. "If I always stay in the study hall, I will never get close to the truth."
Hearing Li Yongqiang's words, Lu Qingqing knew he wouldn't reveal anything. "Okay, I'll tell Ouyang."
Li Yongqiang nodded and didn't stand on ceremony, perhaps because he felt there was no need for thanks between them.
When she returned home, Hu Jia had already prepared dinner. Duobao was running around the living room. Lu Qingqing suddenly had an illusion that this was like a family of three.
"You performed well today," Lu Qingqing teased Hu Jia.
"Of course," Hu Jia set the table. "But before we eat, I have some good news to tell you."
"What?"
"I will be going on the outdoor training with you this time."