Sir Chen, your wife is missing!

"How could I have a daughter like you? You dress inappropriately, behave vulgarly, do things that are not classy, ​​hang out with country girls, and hang out with low-class people. You are a disgrace to me!"

The pent-up anger suddenly erupted, and everyone at the table was silent, not even daring to touch the tableware. After all, the head of the family is the head of the family, and there are things that are frightening about him.

These words just gave Feng Qingyu a reason not to eat here. She was not interested in these things from beginning to end. If it weren't for her bastard biological father threatening the lives of her adoptive mother's family, she would not have bothered to come here to suffer.

Anyone who can even use his own sister as a threat has lost the qualification to be called a "human being".

"That's perfect. I'm not hungry at all. You guys take your time eating. I won't ruin your appetite here. My friends are still waiting for me."

She stood up with a smile, and walked out of the restaurant without looking back. Behind her was the sound of things being thrown around. It seemed that some angry table cleaning master was throwing plates, dropping all the delicious dishes on the table onto the ground.

This was not something Feng Qingyu cared about. She and Chen made an appointment to meet at an open-air restaurant in Victoria and have dinner together.

After all, Chen's serious face is much better than these hypocritical fake aristocrats. There is no need to flatter or be hypocritical when speaking. He can speak freely.

Chen will treat us to a meal, and after dinner we'll have time to stroll around the streets of Victoria, so what's not to like?

Others wanted to stop Feng Qingyu, but she was so agile that she flipped over the wall and disappeared in an instant. Chen was waiting for her at the street corner ahead, and he arrived just in time.

In order to be able to see Feng Qingyu at any time, she booked a room in a nearby hotel for half a month and borrowed a car from her former classmate in Victoria.

Feng Qingyu has always wanted to buy the latest model of gray SUV, which is super cool. However, the space on Rhodes Island is limited, and she has not yet obtained a parking permit, so she needs to work harder for a while.

"Mr. Chen, can you let me drive? Don't worry, I'm not a shrimp catcher. I drive in a very standard way and my family members are all smiling. Where did you get such a cool car?"

Chen got out of the driver's seat, sat in the passenger seat, and fastened his seat belt.

"One of my classmate's family sells luxury cars. She ran into some trouble in her business in Longmen before, and I stepped forward to help her. She was very grateful to me, so she gave me this car as a gift. Only 500 units are available worldwide."

With such enviable interpersonal relationships, Feng Qingyu felt like he had eaten a lemon.

"Can you introduce this classmate you mentioned to me in the future? I'm very interested in cars. Once I get a parking permit from Rhode Island, I can drive my car into the Rhode Island garage. Then I don't have to walk when I go out to play."

"I don't think so. She is a rather frivolous woman. Her favorite thing to do is to flirt with other girls. She also comes from a well-off family. I'm worried that you will lose your moral integrity."

Chen decided to guard against it and not let his prey run into other hunters' hunting areas. Forget about those in Rhodes Island, but he must be vigilant against others.

"You can drive the car. It's no problem if you want to drive it back to Rhode Island. I will discuss with Dr. Kal'tsit and allocate one of the extra parking spaces to you."

She thought about it and felt that something was wrong.

"Your family is so rich, a great noble in Victorian County. You only need a small part of your assets to buy the entire Rhodes Island. What's a car? There must be a lot of luxury cars in your garage."

It's outrageous that the Drake nobles are still interested in other people's cars.

"Aren't you the legitimate bloodline of your family? Now those children have nothing to do with the Feng family. You are definitely the best choice to inherit the family. When you take the position of the head of the family, everything will be yours."

Feng Qingyu smiled bitterly and said, "Can this money be mine just because I say it's mine? I heard that my grandmother died early, and my grandfather cut off contact with his other brothers. My mother was the only child he had, and the other child died when he was very young. Not long after my mother married Feng Tiancheng, my grandfather got mineral disease, and he committed suicide because he couldn't bear the torture and criticism. So, the family soon fell into Feng Tiancheng's hands, and now it's his world. If you want to spend money, you have to be a puppet."

The second sister's situation is very obvious. If she disobeys her father's orders, she will have no money to spend. In the future, she will definitely become a high-level tool and marry some unknown young noble.

Now she only has the title of a legitimate daughter, but she has no power or influence, and no backing, so she can do nothing to others.

"Why did your father want to bring you back? Is there anything about you that is worthy of his attention? I don't think someone like your father would suddenly be overwhelmed with paternal love and want to take you back to share family happiness with him."

Chen's words were very straightforward, although they were a bit hurtful.

"Because of this——"

She took the pendant out of her pocket and handed it to Chen.

Chen took the somewhat old pendant and played with it in his palm. Although it was old, it was obviously a good thing, made by a skilled craftsman, and the surface had been rubbed countless times, becoming smooth and round.

Except for a missing corner of the back cover and some paint peeling on the chain and the outside, everything else is intact.

"The pendant is related to a secret. The butler asked me to find the answer, but I still have no idea. Even the butler doesn't know what the secret is, so it's even more difficult for me."

11. An irritable mood

Chen continued to fiddle with the pendant in his hand. His fingernails touched the chipped corner of the back cover and he found that the back cover was a little loose and seemed to be able to be pried open from the gap next to it.

"There might be something in here, can I open it?"

Before getting Feng Qingyu's consent, Chen didn't dare to move anything, for fear of damaging the important relics.

"Sure, I don't mind that much. I trust Mr. Chen to do the job."

With permission, Chen dared to increase the force of the fiddle and pry open the loose back cover with the front part of his fingernail. Under the back cover is a small compartment that can store small things, such as notes and women's rings.

Inside was a rolled-up piece of paper tied with a thin string. The paper was very fragile and could be easily damaged if not handled with care.

"There really is something hidden. To be on the safe side, you should open it and take a look yourself."

Feng Qingyu took the rolled-up note from Chen's hand, cut the rope with the knife he carried with him, and spread it out with minimal force. There was only one line of words written in the middle of the note, in neat penmanship, a sentence in Victorian English.

[Go to 331 Carragher Street to find Vic.]

There was nothing else on the note except this line of words. Maybe the man named Vic knew something, and he could just go to the address on the note and find him.

"Carragher Street... I remember going there once with Bagpipe. That street was mostly full of clothing stores. I don't remember any jewelry stores or handicraft stores. But I haven't been here for a few years. The street is so big, and I haven't walked all the way there. Maybe there are some in the alleys."

Before going to find the person on the note, the two planned to go to Chen Anli's open-air restaurant to eat. Hunger was the biggest obstacle, and they had to eat before doing anything.

The open-air restaurant is called "Night". It is closed during the day and only opens in the evening every day. It mainly serves dinner and supper. The opening hours are 17:30pm-6:30am. You cannot eat here during breakfast and lunch time.

Such unique business hours do not affect its business, and the number of customers is increasing. Except for special bad weather, this store is almost always full.

Chen knew the store manager and had reserved a good seat in advance. When the two of them arrived at the restaurant, except for a square table with a "Reserved" sign, all other seats were occupied by guests, with no extra seats.

"Wow, business is good."

All the other restaurants nearby had vacancies except this one, which is enough to show how popular it is.

"The prices are cheap, the portions are big, the store manager and staff are very nice, and the food is good, it's that simple. Those high-end restaurants look fancy, but the prices are outrageous, and the taste may not be comparable to this small store. In Victoria, remember not to go to underground restaurants, the food in those places is sky-high."

The two of them sat down separately and the waiter brought two menus.

Feng Qingyu took a quick look and immediately fell in love with the signature dish in the store, "Fish and Chips". Fish and chips are a famous dish in Victoria, and people who come here to travel must try it.

Assuming that one serving of French fries was not enough, she ordered another serving of apple pudding, paired with lemon-flavored sparkling water. The total price was cheaper than that of the restaurant in Longmen.

"You ordered two signature dishes at once. It seems you know a lot. They are all dishes I want to recommend to you."

Chen put down the menu and asked the waiter to take the order list to the kitchen. He did not order anything, not even a drink. Feng Qingyu felt strange and was about to call the waiter, but was stopped by Chen.

"Mr. Chen, aren't you hungry? Why don't you order something?"

"Of course I'm hungry. I'm almost starving. But I have to tell you that everything in this restaurant is served in huge portions, especially the two items you ordered. A single portion is enough for two people. The sparkling water is not just a cup, but a large pot. There's no need to order more and waste food."

Feng Qingyu didn't believe it at first, but when the food was served and she saw such a big plate, she was glad that she had listened to Chen's advice.

Once the food is prepared, you cannot return it casually, because it is not the restaurant that sent the wrong meal. It is a waste if you cannot finish it, and it is also a waste if you throw it away. It is best to order according to your needs.

Chen was a frequent visitor here when he was in college. He has eaten here many times and is very familiar with the portion sizes.

"This isn't a high-end restaurant. Food won't be served in small portions. They look good but won't fill you up. Eat quickly. We still need to look for clues later. The fries will taste worse if they get cold, and the same goes for the fried fish."

Chen maintained her usual eating speed, and attacked the food in front of her like she was going to a market, gobbling it up in no time, and one third of the fish and chips were gone in no time.

Chen was not the only one who ate so fast. Most of the police officers and inspectors of the Longmen Guard Bureau liked to eat quickly to save time. It was common to have unexpected tasks during meals, and many police officers wolfed down their lunch boxes in the police car.

Chen also started out as an ordinary police officer, and from then on he developed the habit of eating quickly.

"Mr. Chen, do you have something urgent to do? Why are you eating so quickly?"

Feng Qingyu was the kind of person who liked to savor food slowly, and would only wolf it down when he was extremely hungry. Now, influenced by Chen, he grabbed a handful of French fries and stuffed them into his mouth, looking rather funny.

"It's nothing serious. I just want to help you find out the secret of the pendant as soon as possible. If you stay in Victoria and can't go back because of this, Rhodes Island will definitely be very distressed."

She concealed her thoughts for the moment.

Rhodes Island’s distress is not the most important thing. She herself does not want Feng Qingyu to stay in Victoria and be trapped within the walls of a wealthy family. Naturally, the sooner the investigation is conducted, the better.

"Ho, got it."

Although the dinner was eaten in a hurry, the deliciousness of the food had already remained in Feng Qingyu's heart. She planned to have it again in two days.

It was 8pm Victoria time when we finished eating, more than two hours before the shops closed. It took 20 minutes to drive from this street to Carragher Street, and this time the driver was Chen.

Chen was very familiar with the roads here. He didn't even use a navigation system. He skillfully navigated the lanes of Victoria at a fast speed and drove steadily.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Chen, I have a question that I have been holding in since this morning and I can't hold it in any longer. Can you answer it for me?"

"What?"

"Were you wearing any underwear under the plaid skirt you wore this morning? I heard Victoria doesn't allow for anything under plaid skirts."

"..."

Chen was silent.

What kind of question is this? She doesn't care about the future, but she still has the mind to ask about underwear. Although she is unhappy, she still answers truthfully.

"I didn't wear any in order to follow the local customs. I didn't wear any bagpipes either. What's so strange about that?"

"Wow--"

"Although I didn't wear any underwear, I did wear leggings."

After hearing Chen's answer, Feng Qingyu suddenly felt bored. A skirt with leggings underneath is soulless.

"What are you thinking? Are you thinking that I'm not wearing anything underneath? Please figure it out. We don't have time to think about that now. Let's find out about the pendant first."

Suddenly, Chen felt very upset.

Twelve flags

"Mr. Chen, are you having your period? You're so cranky tonight."

Women feel uncomfortable for a few days every month, which makes them irritable and want to curse. Chen's condition makes people think about that.

"Fuck your period, you are the one having your period. I am annoyed by your nonsense. It is already this hour, and you still want to know if I am wearing underwear or not."

Underwear and other things are not important, wearing no clothes is the most attractive.

"Sorry, sorry, I won't ask you this kind of question next time. I know you are shy, but you still ask this kind of question. But I have a feeling that you really want me to leave Victoria. My feelings are always accurate. You can't hide it from me, Mr. Chen."

Having his true feelings exposed, Chen no longer concealed it and admitted it generously, and his tone softened.

"Yes... I do hope that you can find out the secret of this pendant and leave Victoria as soon as possible. Because I... have selfish motives. I hope that you don't become a young lady, don't go on blind dates with celebrities, and don't get arranged to marry into your family. I'm sorry that I spoke so harshly just now."

It didn't feel good to keep all the troubles in his heart, but it felt much easier to say it out. Chen took a deep breath and exhaled forcefully.

"If you insist on inheriting the family, I can't stop you. I can only wish you a bright future. Maybe we'll have a chance to meet and reminisce in the future, or maybe not. Once you choose different paths, two people will go their separate ways, just like two intersecting lines. Once you leave the intersection, you'll inevitably drift apart."

Chen thought of her sister again. She had not chosen to go with her sister many years ago, and now they had never seen each other again. She let go of her hand last time, but she would never let go this time.

"So that's it. Why is your head always full of random thoughts?"

The tip of Chen's nose was scratched lightly.

"I said I have no interest in the family, and I mean I have no interest in it. Besides, an old fox like Feng Tiancheng has been stealing the family property for many years, so how could he let a street thug inherit it? I guess he might also know the secret left by my mother, but he doesn't know about the pendant. He hopes to find clues from me, so he finds an excuse to let me return to my roots."

Feng Qingyu had to give Chen a lot of consolation before he calmed him down.

Once a woman becomes emotional, she is extremely lethal and has strong action power. Feng Qingyu prefers the calm Chen. Now that the car is temporarily parked on the side of the road, she simply gives Chen a hug to express her thoughts with practical actions.

"Come on, let's cross our fingers and swear an oath. Put your little finger up and cross it with mine."

The two people interlocked their little fingers tightly and pulled them back a few times.

"If you make a promise to each other for a hundred years, it won't change. The one who cheats is a dog."

"Pfft——" Chen suddenly laughed.

"What a cliché line. Can't you change it? What era is this line from? It's very old."

"Then it's a lie. When playing Arknights, every time you draw a card, you are guaranteed to get a minimum. You will definitely get a well every 300 times. Every time you draw, you will get six stars. Five stars are not included in the current UP. The bag is full of purple air from the east, blue sky and white clouds, and there is no high qualification for public recruitment."

"What is Arknights?"

"Anyway, it's just a fun tower defense game."

"That sounds like a very cruel oath. I'll reluctantly believe you then."

The car was filled with a lively atmosphere, and a smile reappeared on Chen's face. When he was with Feng Qingyu, Chen always felt very happy, happier than ever before.

This was probably an emotion that went beyond liking, causing every cell in her body to feel the happiness.

"Okay, enough of the digression. We have to go to Carragher Street to find Vic right away. The sooner the better. I want to accompany you this time. Tonight...are you still going back?"

Chen didn't want to think about separation, which would make him depressed.

"No, Feng Tiancheng and I had some conflicts. I scolded those outsiders at the table. He also scolded me. It doesn't matter. It's not comfortable to stay in that manor. There are eyes and ears everywhere. It's better to find a hotel on the street."