Cousin Salted Fish Dressed as a Heroine

Chapter 1 Cousin
"Miss, it's time to get up." Qi's mother knocked on the door respectfully a few times, reminding her own lady.

"understood."

Zhang Jiao straightened her instep, raised her arms, stretched her waist, and slowly sat up.

In fact, she woke up early, but she didn't think about it, and fell asleep again in a daze.

Today's breakfast is made of Shanghai stock soup dumplings, layer cakes, and a bowl of egg tea.It looks like the taste is mixed, but they are all Zhang Jiao likes to eat.

She had just eaten a few mouthfuls of soup dumplings when the bell rang eight times in succession.

It's eight o'clock.

"It's really annoying!" If I knew what kind of dessert shop she opened, wouldn't it be nice to be a salted fish lady!Well now, the dream has come true, but she has also suffered.

Mother Qi smiled and advised, "Miss, don't be impatient, just eat slowly."

At worst, the dessert shop won't be open today. It's just a day without making any money, so I can't afford it.

Zhang Jiao opened a dessert shop on Pearl Street in West Kowloon, specializing in selling coffee, pastry and some Hong Kong-style desserts, and the business is doing well.

"En." Zhang Jiao said it should be relaxed, but actually speeded up the speed of eating breakfast.

It was agreed that the store would only be closed for three days. Although she was a salted fish, she was a salted fish that spoke her word.

"Miss, you won't be going back to Repulse Bay this week, right? I'll take someone to the big house over there in Tsim Sha Tsui later."

The dessert shop had been open for half a month, so Zhang Jiao gave herself three days off and took her family back to her old home in Repulse Bay for a vacation.

Zhang Jiao thought for a while, "I won't return."

It is very troublesome to go back to Repulse Bay. You have to go to the pier by car to take the Star Ferry, and then go to the destination by car.

"Okay, I won't eat anymore. Let's ask Uncle Qi to prepare the car."

She Shi Shiran got up, and had to change clothes before going out.As a proprietress, it's not okay to wear home clothes, it's embarrassing.

"By the way, do you have any more mille-feuille cakes? Pack one. That girl Chu Chan has been nagging about it for the past week."

"Yes, I'll let someone put it on."

Qi's mother made a gesture and told the kitchen staff to hurry up and prepare, so as not to delay the young lady's affairs.

Zhang Jiao picked out a light green shirt in the cloakroom, thinking that it would be more convenient to wear pants because there were many things to do today.He also paired it with black suit pants, and after dressing neatly, he carried the gold chain shoulder bag and went downstairs.

"Qibo, let's go." She sat still and looked at Qibo in the driver's seat through the rearview mirror.

"Okay, miss."

Qi Bo and Qi's mother are a couple, one inside and one outside, helping Zhang Jiao to keep the house in order.

"Miss, the rent for this month has basically been collected, and there are a few that cannot be collected for a while due to special circumstances. Do you think?"

Zhang Jiao hummed casually, "The rent is still the old rule, half is deposited in the bank, and half is exchanged for gold."

Rent is Zhang Jiao's biggest source of income. If she wants to save money and make money, she naturally has to find a way.The money she deposits in the bank will be used to buy the building she likes, and the real estate will definitely increase in value.

In the long run, money is just a piece of paper after all, and as long as the economy fluctuates, it may become worthless.

And gold in troubled times is like antiques in prosperous times.

Zhang Jiao doesn't understand high-end investment methods. The best way to maintain and increase value is to buy properties and buy gold.

She has a small portable space, about ten square meters, and all the gold she has saved over the years is stored in it.Probably enough for her to cover the floor of the space.

"What's going on with those companies that didn't pay? Are they deliberately defaulting on their debts?"

I heard from Qi Bo before that two of the tenants had more difficult conditions, and the rent payment would be delayed for a few days.

Uncle Qi's expression was not so good, "The ones I didn't hand over are all dock workers. There were a few small gangs fighting at the dock a few days ago. They were unlucky and were hit by stray bullets."

Zhang Jiao frowned, "Forget it, let's waive their family's rent for these three months, it's not easy."

Qi Bo sighed, "Miss is a kind person."

Zhang Jiao turned her head and looked out the window, sneering in her heart. She was not a kind-hearted person, she just felt sympathy for the same fate.

In her previous life, she was also a humble low-class social animal, and she knew how hard it was to fight for a living.She was just lucky in this life and was reincarnated as a young lady.

"By the way, miss, when will you check the rent account?"

Qi Bo is a good accountant, and each building has a separate account book for the rent in and out.

Zhang Jiao was impatient to reconcile the accounts, but he especially admired Qi Bo.She felt that if Qi Bo lived in the 21st century, with his ability, the betting would definitely be easy to get.

"You put it away first, I'll look at it later when I have time."

Today, I'm going to deliver mille-feuille cakes to Chu Chan, and I have to open a shop.I don't have time to look at the account book.

Uncle Qi shook his head. The couple had taken care of the young lady for more than 20 years and they still didn't know her well.Say yes look back who knows what day to go back to.If she pressed her again, she would definitely say she wouldn't read it, and she would also say something like trusting Uncle Qi.

You can tell a long list without repetition.Qibo thinks that the young lady has not learned many advantages of the master, but the subject of speaking is really excellent.

The car arrived at the pier quickly, and then Zhang Jiao had to take the Star Ferry by herself.

"Miss, please pay attention to safety on the road." Qibo would be very worried every time he sent the lady to the pier.We all know the pier is messy, Miss Pian doesn't like bodyguards following her,

"Don't worry." Zhang Jiao patted her handbag, Browning was still inside.

The Star Ferry has two levels, and Zhang Jiao prefers the seats on the upper level.The scenery is great, and the sea breeze blowing on your face is particularly pleasant.

After getting off the boat, Zhang Jiao called a car and went straight to the West Kowloon Police Station without stopping.

By the time I waited, it was already past the police station's opening hour.

Zhang Jiao watched the police officers busy, and felt a sense of joy spontaneously.

Um!Fortunately she is no longer a social animal.

Happiness is indeed in contrast!Zhang Jiao walked happily to the serious crime team office.

Chu Chan is Zhang Jiao's aunt's cousin, and her inspirational experience is in sharp contrast to Zhang Jiao's salty attributes.

The little girl's family is young, her police rank has been promoted to inspector, and she is now working in the West Kowloon Crime Squad.

The police officers of the serious crime team have been dealing with major cases recently, and they stayed up all night before returning from work outside in the morning.At this moment, everyone went out to have morning tea, and Chu Chan was the only one left leaning on the chair to catch up on sleep in the huge office.

Zhang Jiao stretched out her fingers and tapped on her desk.

"Hey, that's not right. How many days have you been awake? The circles under your eyes are so dark!" Zhang Jiao was shocked by the dark circles under her cousin's eyes. "If you stay up longer, you won't lose even to a panda."

Chu Chan woke up suddenly, covered her face and wailed. She had been up late for several days. There was a big case in their jurisdiction, and they couldn't find any clues. The whole team was too busy to rest.

After finally squinting here for a while, an annoying spirit came!

"It's been three days, and I haven't even slept for a few hours. What are you doing? I'm so sleepy!"

Zhang Jiao shook the lunch box in her hand and asked her to open her eyes and take a look, "I brought you something delicious, do you want it?"

"Of course I want it, bring it quickly!" Chu Chan rubbed her face with her hands to wake up.

Zhang Jiao was disgusted, "Are you so sloppy? You can only walk a few steps to wash your face in the bathroom."

"Oh, it's okay! I'm going to starve to death, so I don't care about that much." Chu Chan didn't care and let her talk.

"Okay, eat it quickly. You have been thinking about the puff pastry for a long time, and I brought it specially for you. Why are you so busy? Is it still the same case as before?"

She opened the lunch box and pushed it in front of Chu Chan.

Last week I still had time to go to the dessert shop for coffee, but after only a few days, I'm already haggard like this.

"Yeah, haven't you read the newspapers? The tabloids report every day that we, the Royal Police, are in vain, and that a case of cremation can't be solved for so long. They call us trash, and there are reporters holding cameras in the police station It's annoying to watch at the door when we can solve the case."

These are nothing. The most annoying thing is that every time a new clue is found, it will be reported.In this case, let alone the murderer, anyone who is not stupid would have run away after hearing the news.

Chu Chan picked up a piece of cake and put it in her mouth, "The director has given a death order. If the case cannot be solved within ten days, everyone will go home."

Zhang Jiao clicked her tongue, what a pity.

"Then hurry up and eat quickly. If you have to leave in an emergency later, you won't have to eat."

Chu Chan glared at her, "You don't want crow's mouth, be careful I'll beat you! I just took two bites."

"I'm not afraid of you." The sisters studied Wing Chun together when they were young. Zhang Jiao is born with great strength, so it's not certain who will win in a real fight.

Zhang Jiao raised her eyebrows, besides, she didn't make up nonsense.

Just now she saw with her own eyes that Sir Zhong from the serious crime team went to Madam Chen's office.

Who doesn't know that madam Chen is the head of the criminal investigation team, at this time Sir Zhong came into her office, either to report the new situation, or to be criticized.

In any case, Chu Chan has to work outside.

Chu Chan ate several pieces of pancakes in a row, suppressing the burning sensation of hunger in her stomach before she opened her mouth to remind Zhang Jiao.

"My uncle has sent you an invitation."

Zhang Jiao nodded, "Yes, it's not about celebrating my 63rd birthday. I'm still hesitating whether to go or not."

"Bah, what kind of birthday! 63 is not a birthday, so there is nothing to celebrate. Don't go, it's really embarrassing for him. He's not celebrating his birthday, he's clearly celebrating his aunt."

There are melons to eat!
Zhang Jiao dragged a stool and sat next to Chu Chan, "What's going on?"

Chu Chan couldn't hold back and cursed again, "My uncle, that old man, married a young and beautiful concubine at the end of last month, and this time he is looking for an excuse to show off that he is old and strong. Yue, what a disgrace to our Chu family !"

Zhang Jiao didn't know what to say. This uncle of the Chu family was really a romantic figure. "But if you marry your concubine, you will marry your concubine. Why do you need to use a birthday party as a cover?"

Chu Chan was choked, and even drank a few sips of water to calm her breath, "You forgot, didn't the ordinance prohibiting taking concubines be promulgated the year before last? Of course they can't make it public when they want to celebrate."

Chu Chan really doesn't like her uncle's family who are out of tune, and they make mistakes one after another.Even though they had already divided their families and property, they all had the surname Chu after all. Which wealthy family in Hong Kong City didn't know that they were born to the same father.

Zhang Jiao sighed, "Your uncle is really affectionate." Really, if he didn't really like this new concubine, how could he marry home despite the law.

Chu Chan: "..."

Chu Chan smiled, "Did you forget that you only attended his youngest son's birthday party in October last year? Aunt Six gave birth to him."

I just married Aunt Seven last month.

Zhang Jiao is dumb, well, he is very affectionate to every concubine.

"Anyway, don't go, this kind of banquet is not suitable for us. I have already told my mother and sister that none of us will attend."

"Then I won't go, and if you don't go, it doesn't make sense for me to go alone." Zhang Jiao didn't like to attend banquets, let alone such unclear banquets.

If it weren't for the sake of family friends, she might not even read these miscellaneous invitations.

"Ah! Miss Zhang, long time no see!"

"Good morning, Miss Zhang!"

The detectives from the serious crime team who had gone out to eat came back. Seeing that there were more people in the office, they greeted each other warmly.

Obviously this is not the first time seeing Zhang Jiao.

"Good morning, everyone!" Zhang Jiao waved with a smile, and saw a new face behind him with sharp eyes.

"Yeah! There's a new police detective, handsome boy!"

"Yeah, I came here last month, and my name is Akai." The old police detective in the team, Uncle Zeng, introduced, "Akai, hurry up and say hello to Ms. Zhang, and I will give you a discount at her dessert shop next time. "

"Good morning, Ms. Zhang!" Akai looks like a fair scholar and smiles shyly like a student.

"Good morning, Akai." Zhang Jiao smiled, then turned to look at Uncle Zeng, "No, Uncle Zeng, you are just saying hello to me so that I can give you a discount. Then I will increase the price next time you come. ."

"Hahaha, I'm just kidding, I know Miss Zhang, you are kind-hearted."

……

Zhang Jiao lowered her head and glanced at her watch, "A-chan, I'll go back first, and we'll talk next time when you're free."

There are many men in the crime team and they like to gossip, which makes it inconvenient for them to chat and enjoy themselves.

Chu Chan waved her hand and told her to leave quickly.

Zhang Jiao rolled her eyes, what a heartless white-eyed wolf!

"Don't bother you, I'll go first. Come to my shop for coffee next time, I'll treat you!"

"Then thank you, Ms. Zhang, bye!"

"Bye-Bye!"

Seeing Zhang Jiao walking away, the new trainee police detective A Kai couldn't help but say, "Ms. Zhang is so pretty and has a good personality. There must be a lot of people chasing her."

"Yeah, the people chasing her can be ranked in country F, there are plenty of rich men, so don't even think about it, there is no chance." A police detective who spoke directly poured cold water on him.

A Kai curled his lips, and nudged Brother Tian who was sitting next to him with his gossiping elbow. "Brother Tian, ​​why did Ms. Zhang open the dessert shop and come to our crime team?"

Brother Tian gave him a strange look, and pointed to Chu Chan who was wiping his hands after eating the cake. "Hey, Ms. Zhang and our young lady are cousins. Why do you come here? It's not to come to see us."

"Missy" was the nickname they gave Chu Chan, and there was no malice.When they first found out about her life experience, the big guy called to make fun of her, but then slowly stopped calling.

"Ah? Then her family should be very powerful, right?" Akai has been here for so long, of course he knows Chu Chan's background, she is the eldest lady of Chang'an Jewelry.

"If you ask me, you are asking the right person. I heard that Ms. Zhang's family used to be an old-school Huizhou merchant, the richest man in Haicheng. Although there is no headed family now, it is a little bit worse, but it is countless times stronger than us."

Brother Tian was a little bit sad, "Repulse Bay, Happy Valley, Deep Water Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, these are wonderful places that we can't even think of. She, there are buildings in almost every place. More than one is specially used for housing. rental!"

Brother Tian rubbed his fingers, "Rich woman! Do you know the Ningguo Hotel on Pearl Street ahead of us? She also opened it!"

"Wow, it's so exciting!" Akai had some extravagant hopes just now, but now he swallowed it all back in his stomach.

Brother Tian shrugged, "Yes! He is still a top student of the University of Hong Kong. Not only is his family background strong, but his own ability is also strong."

He leaned over to Akai and said softly: "Also, have you looked at Ms. Zhang's appearance carefully? Mixed blood! Do you know who her uncle is?"

Zhang Jiao has three-dimensional features and fair complexion. The most obvious thing is her golden brown curly hair.If you look closely, you will find that her eyeballs are also lighter than ordinary people's.

Akai turned his head curiously, "It's so obvious that no one can see it! Could it be that her uncle is also a big shot?"

"You also know who is in charge of our port city now. Her uncle is the Earl of Notting of Country Y, and he is also in charge of Hongji Shipping. Are you a big shot?"

Brother Tian is really envious, "Her grandfather is even more powerful, the former Minister of the House of Representatives! Tell me, who dares to provoke her in this Hong Kong city!"

Akai marveled, how many good things did this girl Zhang do in her previous life, and she actually got such a good pregnancy in this life.

"Boom!" The door of the office was pushed open, and Mr. Zhong stood in the middle of the office with his hands on his hips and said loudly, "Have you finished eating and chatting yet? The whole team is leaving! We have a clue!"

Everyone in the office howled suddenly.

Chu Chan wanted to vomit blood in her heart, and kept scolding Zhang Jiao, "What a crow's mouth! A good but not a bad spirit!"

She rubbed her face in pain again and quickly followed the team.

　First time posting, woohoo~

　　
　
(End of this chapter)