Demon detective

Chapter 8

In the middle of the night, Xu Zhen dragged a black package and returned home exhausted.

It is said that there was a high-ranking official in the Xu family's ancestors, and the house where Xu Zhen lives now was left by that high-ranking official back then.

Although the area of ​​the house is small, its geographical location is the best in the county, the Feng Shui is excellent, and the house is also built in an antique style, quiet and elegant.

It's a pity that now the family is in decline and the population is not happy. Such an elegant house is dilapidated and full of depression due to years of disrepair.

What was even more disharmonious was that pig blood was splashed on the gate of the dilapidated house, the eyes were scarlet, and there was an unpleasant stench.

Seeing the gate like this, Xu Zhen couldn't help pinching his nose, once again lamenting the hardcore level of his time travel.

Unexpectedly, Xu Zhen, a small policeman in this world, is still in debt, and the son bears the debt of his father.

Before his father died, he had owed a huge amount of gambling debts at Wansheng Gambling House. If the uncle who was the prison boss hadn't come forward, the ancestral house would have been sold to pay off the debts.

After his father died, the debt was extended to Xu Zhen's head. Although the principal had been paid off long ago, the high interest rate loan was still out of reach.

Nowadays, the thugs of the creditors would come here from time to time to press for debts and ask for some money to leave, which was already a habit for Xu Zhen.

Although Xu Zhen is the fast catcher, it still doesn't help the matter, because Cui Xiaotian, the big boss of Wansheng Casino, is also one of the four local bullies.

Ugh!
Xu Zhen searched his mind, hoping to hear a ding dong, and the system interface appeared. However, his mind was calm as usual, only the stench of pig blood made people want to vomit.

He had no choice but to take out the key to unlock and enter the house.

As a result, as soon as he locked the door, he heard a slight noise coming from the main house.

Turning his head to look, he saw a petite figure protruding from the door, a little girl with high buns hiding inside the door, looking at him nervously.

After seeing that it was Xu Zhen who came, she let go of her guard, lowered her head, and came out timidly.

This is a little girl who is only twelve or thirteen years old. Although she is wearing a severely faded pink dress, she still cannot conceal her exquisite figure and natural beauty.

The delicate facial features are dignified and elegant, and the delicate skin glows with a round luster like jade fat.

Seeing the girl's appearance, Xu Zhen finally showed a gratified smile, and it seemed that his tired mood eased a lot.

This girl is not Xu Zhen's daughter or younger sister, but his - daughter-in-law!
Child bride-in-law is a bad custom in ancient feudal society. Because many poor families could not afford to marry a daughter-in-law, they went to other places to foster or adopt a girl as a child bride-in-law. Consummate the house" and become the official wife.

The Xu family was sitting in a mansion, and they were not considered poor at first, but since Xu Zhen's father owed gambling debts, they have plummeted. Worried that Xu Zhen would not be able to marry a wife, the old couple still adopted a girl.

The girl was only five years old when she was adopted, and the old couple gave her a servant girl's name - Youmeng!
Youmeng just turned thirteen this year, and according to local customs, she can "consummate" with Xu Zhen next year.

Seeing Youmeng, Xu Zhen felt for the first time that he was taken care of through the halo, because this daughter-in-law who was ten years younger than him was born so beautiful, elegant and refined.

"Master, you are back!"

Youmeng bowed her head to salute, greeted timidly, and at the same time habitually went to pick up the package in Xu Zhen's hand.

"Don't!" Xu Zhen hurriedly threw the package aside.

And just as he was throwing the package, there was an unpleasant stench, and Youmeng couldn't help frowning Emei lightly, covering his mouth and nose.

"Oh..." Xu Zhen hurriedly explained, "It's the pig's blood on the door!"

Hearing Xu Zhen's words, Youmeng showed worry on his face and trembled slightly.

Seeing the girl's terrified appearance, Xu Zhen couldn't help feeling sorry for her.

Although the Xu family treats Youmeng like a family member, since Xu Zhen's parents passed away, she has no sense of security and is in anxiety and fear every day.

Xu Zhen knew that firstly, she was worried about consummating the house next year, secondly, about the huge gambling debt owed by the Xu family, and thirdly, whether Xu Zhen, the future husband, could support the family?
In any case, she is only a 13-year-old child, and today she is only a junior high school student, so she really shouldn't bear such a heavy burden.

"Master," You Meng said with her head bowed, "I'll go cook your rice."

"I have a dream, um..." Xu Zhen stopped her and said, "Let's discuss it, and don't call me the master in the future! Look old."

"Yes..." Youmeng nodded timidly, pondered for a while, and asked, "Then... what's that called?"

Xianggong...official...husband...father...

After savoring it carefully, Xu Zhen said, "Why don't you call me Young Master! It sounds more tasteful!"

"Oh." You Meng nodded timidly, her cheeks flushed slightly.

Seeing the little girl's cowardly, shy and pitiful appearance, Xu Zhen was infatuated.

The cloud temples are fluttering and green, and the flowers are beautiful and red.

Unexpectedly, such a little beauty would be his little daughter-in-law.

Youmeng seemed to feel something, and became even more shy, and hurriedly said, "I'm going to cook your rice!"

Child brides are an important labor force for poor families. On weekdays, they cook, do laundry, do housework, and work as maids and nanny.

"There is no rush to eat, let's boil some hot water first!" Xu Zhen stopped Youmeng again, and said, "I have to take a bath first."

"Oh."

Youmeng obediently responded, and raised her head boldly, only to see that Xu Zhen's body was covered in mud, as if she had just returned from digging a grave...

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After taking a shower, Xu Zhen and his daughter-in-law sat opposite each other at the dining table after changing their clothes, eating dinner silently.

The food is simple, but very tasty, Xu Zhen eats it very deliciously.

Firstly, Youmeng's culinary skills are superb, and secondly, looking at such a beautiful little daughter-in-law, can you not eat deliciously?

Although Youmeng still looked preoccupied, he ate seriously, obviously hungry.It seems that she has been waiting for herself after finishing dinner.

"I have a dream," Xu Zhen said with concern, "If I come back too late in the future, you can eat first, and you don't have to wait for me."

"Oh." Youmeng groaned, twisting his body slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he held back in the end.

"What's the matter?" Xu Zhen saw it and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Master, oh no...my lord," Youmeng held the bowl vigorously and said cautiously, "otherwise... just sell the house!"

After finishing speaking, she held the bowl nervously, waiting for Xu Zhen to answer.

Selling the house is a common topic in Xu's family. When Xu's father was in debt, he almost sold it.

Xu Zhen naturally understands the worry about dreams.

Wansheng Casino has many thugs and is notorious. She worries that if she fails to pay her debts, she will suffer a big loss, and her family may even be ruined.

Because around them, such examples abound, too many.

"Change...to a smaller one," Youmeng said courageously, "pay off the debt, so you don't have to worry about it anymore!"

Ha ha……

Xu Zhen smiled bitterly. Xu Zhen in the past might not understand it, but now Xu Zhen is very clear. According to Cui Xiaotian's piss in Wansheng Casino, even if they sell their ancestral house, they may not be able to clear up all the accounts. .

Usury loan at high interest rate, money begets money, an unscrupulous bully like Cui Xiaotian will never allow himself to pay off all the debts.

Because, as a fast catcher, Xu Zhen has money to fish for, and squeezing Xu Zhen can make them long-term profits.

"Don't worry," Xu Zhen smiled when he saw Youmeng's eyes yearning for peace, and comforted him, "I will take care of this matter!"

"Oh." Youmeng let out a habitual oh, but the disappointed expression still revealed the message: With you as a small policeman, how could it be possible to solve it?

Xu Zhen understood Youmeng's eyes, smiled lightly, and said meaningfully: "The ancients said that yesterday's abyss is today's shoal. Although the road is long, it will come soon. Although things are difficult, they can be achieved.

"I have a dream," he said, looking at his delicate and beautiful daughter-in-law affectionately, "Don't worry! With me here, everything will be fine..."

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(End of this chapter)