The Secret Code of Monsters

Chapter 42 Ch.42 Strange noise

"I've never seen a detective as young as you."

Mrs. Cherry covered her mouth: "...Why don't they arrange a place for you in the West District?"

"I get paid weekly, ma'am."

Roland shook his head: "I can't afford the house here."

"They are all meaningless things." She played with the daffodils in the vase carelessly, making them make various postures, and then quickly bounced them back.

The fresh colors of these flowers have not faded at all, reflecting the light pouring in from outside the door, giving her face a layer of gold, and even the dazzling decoration is a bit more vivid and lively.

“I’ve loved stories of detectives and thieves since I was a kid.”

Cherry said: "At that time, I planned to buy a police uniform when I grew up, and I would wear it all day long."

Roland is a new detective, and Cherry Chloe is a woman reporting a crime for the first time.

Two newbies chatting with each other...

The topic may have flown to nowhere.

The young and beautiful lady first started talking about "strange noises at night", and then gradually went off track:

We talked about the salon and the 'strange things' that happened to the girls or ladies.

For example, someone's husband snores like a donkey at night, and the sound can pass through the second floor and reach the first floor;

For example, someone found a lover, and after many twists and turns, they discovered that this lover was actually her husband’s work partner;

Another example is who takes care of their feet, and whose husband has some ‘special hobbies’——

Roland felt that Cherry Chloe was different from before.

When talking, he looks younger and more energetic than in front of his husband.

During this period, a servant came once.

The maid held a plate with a small honeycomb in it.

Cherry didn't touch it, carefully arranged the appropriate tableware, and pushed the plate to Roland.

Pour the cream on top and cut vertically with a spoon and knife to eat.

Like gummies, honey flows to every corner of your mouth, being sticky, floral, and chewy.

Then, at the end, he covered his mouth, spit out the unchewable part into another exquisite porcelain cup containing the filth, and quickly closed the lid.

That’s all there is to eating it.

Cherry watched contentedly from the side, watching him chew and chew, and imitate certain behaviors in their circle in a very clumsy and cute way, and occasionally gave advice.

"…lady?"

"I wish I could give birth to a child as beautiful as you, even if it's a girl." She said this like singing, her light blue eyes curled.

Roland smiled shyly: "I don't dare to expect to have a mother like you. I would be so happy to even dream about it... Madam."

"Um?"

"I never asked." Roland lowered his eyes and blinked twice: "Aren't you worried about my illness?"

"Sick?" Cherry Chloe stretched her neck like a clever fox and leaned towards Roland. Her voice seemed to play playful music on the keys: "I know you are not sick at all. Roland Collins."

"You can't see it with your eyes, but it's not contagious."

But that day at the drug store...

"People, like animals, have to be gregarious." Cherry Chloe retracted and picked up the tea cup with a smile.

At this time, Fernandez came back.

Behind him was the servant named Pink, and Mingsi Chloe fell at the back, slowly.

"Roland." He called, calling Roland outside the door to talk alone. "How about it?"

"Nothing at all."

Roland didn't have to look back to see that Mr. Mingsi was entering the room, pushing away the honeycomb and teacup he had just touched with a look of disgust on his face, and gesticulating and saying something to Cherry Chloe.

"I checked it with "Secret". "

Fernandez nodded: "Same upstairs."

That…

What is the reason?

"This has nothing to do with us, Roland."

Fernandez lowered his head and dusted his palms. He had touched many boxes and cabinets just now:

"Who knows where the noise at night comes from? Maybe it's rats, or maybe servants stealing food. These people would make a fuss."

After he finished speaking, he glanced behind Roland.

In a house not far away.

The husband and wife had a quarrel for some reason.

"'I said! These are all necessary expenses!" Mingsi Chloe growled with a mean look on his face.

"'I never saw the need, darling.' Cherry Chloe absentmindedly flicked her newly-done nails."

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I don’t need you to describe it to me, wrench.

"I'm like a writer."

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You look like an idiot.

Fernandez seemed to want to leave, but the two people in the room were still arguing about something.

For the sake of both parties' dignity, he deliberately moved towards the patio under the gaze of the servant, trying to avoid letting himself and Roland fall into the 'undignified' range——

But Roland could still 'see' the conversation.

‘What can you do now that doesn’t cost money? Cherry, do you think those carnivores can do our work by feeding them some grass? ’

These are the words of Mr. Mingsi.

'us? Which us? Is it because of us that you find a lover, or is it because of us that you hold a salon without me? Or gambling? Which? Mingsi Chloe, whose money did you use? ’ These are the words of Lady Cherry Chloe.

Her husband was a little annoyed.

Mingsi: ‘Your money? This is my money! ’

Cherry: ‘This is the dowry my father left me! ’

Mingsi: ‘That’s mine! Holy Father, do you have too many demands on a man? ’

Cherry: 'If you could just stay home every night instead of going to these shady places with lousy people, I guess I wouldn't have any more requirements. ’

Mingsi: ‘Ms. Jasmine is not an ordinary person, and her home is not an ordinary place either! ’

Mingsi: ‘If you don’t understand anything, just shut up! ’

This statement angered Cherry.

‘Why on earth would I marry someone like you——’

'Because I'm a knight. Because of your father, your brother agreed. Okay, I don't want to waste my time arguing. Women are always like this - do you always have to ask men to calm down before they can regain their senses? ’

Footsteps sounded.

Roland pretended to be concentrating on playing with his cane.

Fernandez concentrated on observing his palm prints.

"I'm so sorry, gentlemen."

It seems that this section of road is as long as the east side to the west side.

Mingsi Chloe used this time to adjust her expression, and politely ordered the servant to pack two bags of snacks, "This is the new honey and honeycomb, and some are made into cakes."

Fernandez thanked him and let him see them out the door.

There was also a small episode in between.

Fernandez forgot his gloves on the second floor. When he returned, he found that all the servants in the mansion were mobilized - they wore cloth hats and white aprons, and either held rags or rags in their hands. Carrying a bucket.

Every spot they wiped was where Roland and Fernandez had just sat, stood, or touched.

Mingsi Chloe said with a smile on her face: "It happened to be ready, it just happened. This house is too dirty, there might be some mice in the corners, what do you think?"

Fernandez nodded with a smile and led Roland away.

"This is how we appear to them—"

In the carriage, Fernandez said dullly to Roland.

"dirty stuff."

All the prosperity around you is fading away.

After admiring the colorful pictures, they have to continue to face their gray lives.

Roland tapped his fingers on his knees and was in a good mood - at least Mrs. Cherry Chloe was interesting, and the interesting things they talked about would surely keep him happy for weeks.

"At least it's better than not having food to eat."

Fernandez turned to look at Roland and stared at him for a long time.

He also laughed.