Chapter 1035: Leaving No Trace
Late that night, Xu Jiaorong arrived at the tavern, mildly displeased. They had agreed on half a month before the next update, yet on day five, this was Chen Jianchou’s third request to meet, which was only a day since the last.
Still, she knew her godson well. He had probably faced a critical problem he could not solve if he had contacted her so urgently, so she came at once.
Before Xu Jiaorong could speak, Chen Jianchou confided in her about all that he had seen, done, and deduced.
When he finished, Xu Jiaorong was shaken. She had expected murky waters, but she did not know it was that deep.
Due to her profession, Xu Jiaorong was meticulous. Even amid shock, she caught something off.
“You said Chen Jianqiu’s attitude was...strange?” Xu Jiaorong asked.
Chen Jianchou nodded.
Xu Jiaorong did not press that point. “Walk me through every meeting you’ve had with her in detail.”
Obedient as ever, he recounted everything—their first meeting by Guijian Lake, the bookshop rendezvous, and tonight’s rescue.
After a short silence, Xu Jiaorong asked, “After all this, what’s your impression of her?”
This made her sound like a concerned mother asking after her son’s match.
For once, Chen Jianchou blushed and was at a loss for words.