Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 407 Taozi’s Date

Chapter 407: Chapter 407 Taozi’s Date

After learning about He Qingyan’s situation, Shen Siyuan didn’t want to get involved.

This matter really can’t point out who is right or wrong; they’re just in different positions, with different stances.

He’s not a judge who needs to uphold procedural justice and insists that murderers must be tried.

But he didn’t want to get involved, while Zhong Xiaonan thought Shen Siyuan wanted to be involved; after all, if he didn’t want to, why would he let them investigate?

"So how do you think Sun Xinghai should be handled? Continue pretending not to know, or let him face legal judgment?" Zhong Xiaonan asked.

Although these words came from Zhong Xiaonan’s mouth, it was probably the intention of the Special Affairs Bureau.

"Do as you see fit, don’t worry about me," Shen Siyuan said.

Although it seemed Sun Xinghai did this seamlessly, it’s actually because no one investigated it; after all, the culprit who hit and killed He Qingyan’s mother and daughter is still in prison, and the authorities have ways to learn from him who was behind it, unless Sun Xinghai silences him.

But even so, it’s too late now; killing someone in prison isn’t easy and doing more leads to more mistakes, making it more likely to leave evidence.

"Alright, we’ll handle it," Zhong Xiaonan said.

But then she shifted the conversation slightly, hesitantly saying, "There’s one more thing..."

"Just say what you want, we’ve known each other long enough to understand a bit of each other’s background, no need to hide," Shen Siyuan laughed.

Sitting beside them, Taozi immediately glanced between the two, making her actions so obvious that Shen Siyuan had to lightly pat her leg, reminding her to mind her manner.

"Yu Sumei wants to meet you," Zhong Xiaonan said.

"Meet me?"

Shen Siyuan was a bit surprised but nodded in agreement.

"Then I’ll have her come to you this afternoon," Zhong Xiaonan quickly said.

Without Shen Siyuan’s consent, she hadn’t directly brought Yu Sumei over, which was considerate of her.

Seeing the conversation was over, she stood up and said, "Mr. Shen, Miss Jiang, I’ll take my leave first, contact me if you need anything."

"Okay, go on with your work," Shen Siyuan waved her off.

Only then did Zhong Xiaonan turn and leave.

Watching her leave, Taozi showed a look of confusion.

"Did she introduce me just now?"

"Nothing strange about it, it would be strange if she didn’t know you."

"Huh? Why?" Taozi looked towards Shen Siyuan.

Seeing her innocent look, Shen Siyuan found it amusing. No wonder Ruan Hongzhuang could become friends with her; this girl does give off a bit of a naive vibe sometimes, making interactions relaxing.

"Not just you; they know your family back three generations."

"Oh, they’re government people," Taozi suddenly understood.

"And wasn’t Yu Sumei dead?"

"Yes."

"How does she meet you if she’s dead?"

"What’s so strange, Dou Dou is dead too, and you see her often, don’t you?"

"Oh right, Dou Dou? Her mom said she came to find you this morning," Taozi suddenly remembered.

"She went out to play."

Shen Siyuan stood up, not wanting to talk to this airhead anymore.

"Where are you going?" Taozi quickly caught up.

"I’m going for a walk," Shen Siyuan said.

"Then I’ll go with you," Taozi immediately said.

Hearing this, Shen Siyuan turned back to look at her.

Taozi immediately became a bit nervous, turning her head slightly to avoid eye contact with Shen Siyuan.

While Taozi was feeling anxious, Shen Siyuan spoke, "You can come with me, but don’t complain if you’re bored."

"Of course," Taozi immediately turned her head, smiling happily.

She then stepped forward, hooked her arm around Shen Siyuan’s, and took out her phone, pointing it at them.

"What are you doing?"

"Taking a photo," Taozi said.

"What’s there to photograph?" Shen Siyuan found it odd.

"To post on my social feed," Taozi said.

"Uh... there’s nothing to post," Shen Siyuan said.

"Just for fun, are you scared?"

"What is there for me to be scared of?"

"Afraid Ruan Ruan will find out?"

"There’s nothing to worry about. Even if she knows, so what? We’ve not been together for long, but there’s a basic level of trust," Shen Siyuan confidently said.

"Really?" Taozi smirked.

She then posted a social feed visible only to Ruan Hongzhuang.

Though Ruan Hongzhuang’s words sounded nice, who knew if she was sincere, so a test was needed first. If she couldn’t handle this trivial matter, then everything afterward would be pointless, otherwise, she’d suffer greatly.

Of course, these little tricks weren’t something Taozi thought up herself; it was her grandma’s idea.

When they reached the seaside, Taozi finally understood why Shen Siyuan warned not to feel bored.

Because Shen Siyuan just found a secluded beach to sit on, watching the waves, saying nothing.

Taozi curiously walked behind him, sticking close to his back, stretching her head over his shoulder.

"What are you doing?"

Feeling the softness behind him and the warmth on his cheek, the faint fragrance at his nose, Shen Siyuan, who was concentrating, instantly broke phase.

"You’re not a green snake, and I’m not Fa Hai; I don’t need you to assist my cultivation."

Shen Siyuan turned his head to Taozi, who was also turning to look at him, and their lips gently brushed, feeling each other’s warmth.

Taozi’s cheeks instantly turned pink, and she dodged aside like avoiding a viper.

Seeing her like this, Shen Siyuan, who initially felt a bit awkward, actually felt less embarrassed.

He even teased with a smile, "Remember to pay."

Taozi, who was just feeling both bashful and embarrassed, actually got riled up by his comment, mustering the courage to say, "Name your price, sis has money."

Shen Siyuan: ...

The wealth of a rich woman is truly intimidating, so Shen Siyuan decided not to engage with that.

Thus, he changed the topic, asking, "What were you doing just now?"

"I just wanted to see things from your perspective, to see if there’s anything different from my view; otherwise, why stare at the sea so motionlessly?"

"I’m not staring at the sea; I’m... concentrating, meditating," Shen Siyuan retorted, annoyed.

"But I’m so bored~" Taozi whined.

"I told you not to follow, but you insisted..." Shen Siyuan sighed, exasperated.

Then, thinking for a moment, he gestured with his fingers, and immediately called out Xiao Yue and the other two.

He specifically chose a secluded beach so as not to be seen.

As soon as Dou Dou came out, seeing Aunt squatting beside her, she immediately pounced, only realizing she was still invisible in mid-air, quickly revealing herself.

"Aunt," she cried excitedly.

Although ghosts can’t fly, because their bodies have no weight, they’re buoyant, so when Dou Dou pounced, she jumped a bit high, and when she revealed herself and dropped from the air, she landed right on Taozi’s face.

Landed directly on Taozi’s face, knocking her to the sand.

"Haha..."

Watching the two fall, Shen Siyuan couldn’t hold it back, bursting into laughter.

Xiao Yue and Duoduo also revealed themselves, laughing continuously, especially Duoduo, who was laughing so hard she was bending over.

Taozi angrily pulled Dou Dou off her head, taking big gasps of air.

Almost suffocated her; lucky it was on the beach, otherwise she might’ve ended up joining her as another ghost.

"Aunt, hehe..."

"Still laughing~"

Taozi flipped her over, pressing her on her leg, smacking down heavily.

Then, with a "pia~", she smacked her own fair thigh, instantly leaving a red mark, instinctively crying out in pain.

As for Dou Dou, she had long disappeared, appearing a bit away nearby.

She pulled up her pants, looking rather scared.

"So close, almost got hit."

"Don’t run!"

Taozi, feeling annoyed, got up to chase.

Dou Dou would be a fool not to run; her little legs moved rapidly across the sand.

Running while not forgetting to taunt.

"Only a fool doesn’t run."

What was just a loving family scene suddenly turned into a game of "battle royale".