Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 114 Suspicion
The restaurant isn't a big company, so even if someone just writes something casually on an application form, no one will know if it's true or false, and no one will bother to verify it.

“That makes sense.” Xu Caihong hadn’t thought about that question, and replied blankly before standing there stunned.

Not just anyone can be hired for a restaurant's kitchen, so Ge ​​Taining's successful interview at least shows that he did have relevant work experience.

However, it remains unknown how much of this work experience is fabricated.

Moreover, the job application form stated that Ge Taining had previously worked in the kitchen of the "Breeze" Western restaurant for a year, and coincidentally, this restaurant was also located in the food court.

If this resume is true, then he meets one requirement: he has worked in the food court for at least a year and is very familiar with the area around the food court.

Lu Jingming coldly spoke: "How is his usual work performance?"

“I don’t know about that. I only know that nobody really likes him. Even Uncle Cheng, who is usually very kind, has some complaints about him,” Xu Caihong said. “As for his work, you’ll have to ask the kitchen staff. I’ll go get them.”

As she spoke, she turned around excitedly and headed towards the kitchen.

"Wait a minute." Wei Qingsong quickly called out to her, "Although there are fewer customers today, the work in the kitchen can't stop. Let's go over by ourselves."

Of course, this is only one aspect.

To determine whether someone is proficient in their work, it is necessary to conduct on-site observation to arrive at the most accurate and objective conclusion.

“That makes sense.” Xu Caihong nodded. “Then I’ll go with you.”

She walked ahead with great excitement, skipping and hopping like a child, her high ponytail swinging back and forth, the red cherry on her hair tie making her look youthful and lively.

Wei Qingsong chuckled and followed slowly behind with Lu Jingming.

From Xu Caihong's body language, it's clear that she's a very sunny and lively girl, and the restaurant staff all like her very much.

Such a lovable girl, however, was described by Ge Taining as "not a good thing".

He only saw that Xu Caihong and Cheng Dafu had financial dealings, and concluded that she was "extorting" Cheng Dafu. He also insisted that Xu Caihong was the poisoner, which to some extent affected the police's initial judgment and investigation direction.

This seems to fit some of the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder.

Cold and ruthless, cynical; poor interpersonal skills; mean-spirited, lacking empathy; extremely selfish, disregarding the interests of others.

Such people, in order to vent their own selfish desires, will not care about the life or death of others.

Cheng Dafu unfortunately died of poisoning, and Wang Yong, as the sous chef, naturally took his place, methodically roasting lamb chops at the workbench.

There was a pot of soup simmering in front of Ge Taining, and a bunch of spice bottles were placed around him. He was hurriedly putting the lids on the spice bottles, and he accidentally put the wrong lid on, but he didn't care.

Ding Gui was washing vegetables in the sink with a basket in his hand. The tap was running, but he was moving slowly and seemed quite clumsy.

He was just an apprentice, so it was understandable that he wasn't skilled enough.

There were two unfamiliar faces next to him, washing vegetables with him, and they were much more efficient than him.

Xu Caihong explained, "These two are newly recruited apprentices. When Uncle Cheng was here, we didn't realize we were short-staffed. But after Uncle Cheng left, the kitchen became a complete mess."

Wang Yong glanced to the side and was furious: "Ge Taining, how long are you going to keep fighting with all those bottles and jars in front of you? The soup will boil dry in no time."

"And you, Xiao Ding, how many times have I told you not to turn the water up so high when washing vegetables?"

"Oh..." Ding Gui responded sullenly and reached out to turn off the tap.

Wei Qingsong glanced at him lightly, her eyes flickering slightly.

I hadn't noticed before, but this Ding Gui, besides being fashionable, also has fair and delicate skin, and his hands are smooth and white, not rough at all.

Wei Qingsong calmly lowered the curtain, turned her gaze, and asked, "Little Rainbow, what is your impression of Ding Gui?"

“Uh…” Xu Caihong hesitated for once. “He, he’s a good guy. Everyone in our restaurant likes him. He has a good temper and personality, and he’s hardworking. It definitely can’t be him.”

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just asking casually." Wei Qingsong smiled faintly, her expression revealing nothing.

She suddenly recalled the scene when she questioned Ding Gui that day. At that time, he also chose to protect and believe Xiao Caihong without thinking, and repeatedly emphasized that Xiao Caihong would not poison him.

This may be because Xiao Caihong and the restaurant staff were already familiar with each other and trusted each other.

But there is another possibility: that the two have a very close relationship.

One is a pampered, fashionable young man who, after only half a month in business, still doesn't know how to wash vegetables, yet he is willing to be a submissive kitchen apprentice.

The other is the manager's daughter, who tirelessly comes to the restaurant to play the piano every day and always finds various excuses to send expensive snacks and milk tea to the kitchen.

That sounds interesting.

However, this was ultimately someone else's private matter, so Wei Qingsong remained expressionless and changed the subject, asking, "If I remember correctly, your restaurant's opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.?"

"Ah, right, but our employees have very flexible working hours. Except for lunch and dinner times when they are busy, they are very free at other times. In fact, they work no more than eight hours a day." Xu Caihong reacted quickly and said with an innocent look.

"Don't be nervous, we're not the labor inspection department, this isn't our jurisdiction." Wei Qingsong knew what she was nervous about and couldn't help but chuckle, then casually asked, "So, you mean, even if the employees aren't in the store during their free time, you won't bother them?"

Xu Caihong thought for a moment and replied, "That's true, but we usually just play games and chat together. After all, guests might come anytime, and we can't go too far."

Wei Qingsong began to recall the route from here to Phase II and the shopping mall.

As if seeing through her thoughts, Lu Jingming said calmly, "It's not far, no more than ten minutes round trip."

He was a walking map, and Wei Qingsong naturally had no doubt about his judgment.

Xu Caihong, on the other hand, was completely confused and looked utterly bewildered.

Wei Qingsong pulled her aside and said in a low voice, "Don't mention any of the questions we asked you today in front of the restaurant staff."

Xu Caihong understood immediately and put her index finger to her lips: "Shh, I understand, I will definitely not tell anyone."

Wei Qingsong smiled slightly: "By the way, I need to trouble you with something else. Could you please provide us with a copy of the surveillance footage from your store over the past two days?"

"Okay, no trouble at all, I'll get it for you right away." Xu Caihong was very cooperative and turned to walk towards the cashier.

Once she left, Lu Jingming became much more lively and took the initiative to ask, "You think it's Ge Taining?"

Wei Qingsong nodded slightly: "He is highly suspicious, but this is just my guess, and it's mostly based on intuition. If you trust me, you can..." focus the investigation on Ge Taining.

Before he could finish his sentence, Lu Jingming said calmly, "Of course I believe you."

Wei Qingsong was taken aback, then her lips curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile.

Thank you Jiang Yu and Shengren Wurao for the monthly tickets.

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(End of this chapter)