It's okay for me to bully my wife for the sake of the young master's dignity, right?

Chapter 138 [067] Aku's Fate
At noon, Qin Jiandan ate some of his sister's buns and went to the Servant's Club before the canteen opened.

The maids took good care of Aku. They couldn't afford a hamster that cost 500 yuan each in the inner city, so they used Aku as a substitute.

"Try this! This is called cheese. Don't call it "cheese" or the president will get mad!"

"Oh, the young master is here! Hello, young master, we didn't abuse Ah Ku, we had a great time chatting with her!"

The little dwarf rat man was surrounded by the maids on a soft cushion in the middle of a round table, with cheese and other snacks in his little paws.

Are you really "chatting" with Aku? You are clearly "hearing" him! Aku's mouth has been blocked by you and he can't speak!

"Master Shao..." A Ku wanted to say "Young Master" but her words were vague because there was something in her mouth. Qin Jiandan waved her hand and asked her to finish her food first.

"Uh-huh!"

Ah Ku nodded vigorously. If you look closely, you will find that Ah Ku is smiling with tears in her eyes. Although she thinks these things are delicious, her parents and tribesmen will never be able to eat them again.

Qin Jiandan noticed that A Ku had changed his tattered work shoes and put on a pair of cloth shoes that fit him better.

The rags that Ah Ku was originally wearing were replaced by a piece of clothing with slanting collars and buttons, but the buttons were purely decorative and were more like a pullover dress in essence.

The cloth shoes and dress are delicate and small, and if they were not completely black, they would look like the clothes that little girls would wear when paying New Year's greetings.

"This is..." Ah Ku said loudly after swallowing the food in his mouth, "This is the new clothes and shoes that Aunt He sewed for me personally. The sisters also gave me a lot of delicious food. The Night Dragon Club is really great!"

The maids giggled, and Qin Jiandan felt that they were more surprised by the novelty of "mice being able to talk".

Aunt He lost all her family members in the war. She probably heard about Aku's experience from Walei and felt that Aku was also miserable, so she felt sympathy for him.

Just then, he saw Aunt He passing by, probably going to the cafeteria. Qin Jiandan stopped Aunt He and asked in a low voice:
"Why don't you use red fabric for such a nice outfit? Aren't red and black equally cheap?"

Most of the dyes in the outer city are extracted from the waste of phlogiston ashes, and red and black, which do not require other additives, are the cheapest.

Aunt He snorted:
"Aku's name is very ominous, and she refused to change it. The word 'ku' lacks water in the five elements, and black belongs to water, so I wear black clothes and black shoes!"

Qin Jiandan noticed that Aunt He's left thumb was wrapped in a biochemical bandage, probably because she was accidentally pricked by a needle.

"I see." Qin Jiandan nodded pretentiously, then gave a thumbs up:
"Aunt He is as familiar with the Five Elements and Gossip as my master. She knows how to transplant flowers and trees, and avoid disasters and seek good fortune! Amazing, really amazing!"

Aunt He enjoyed Qin Jiandan's flattery and left. Qin Jiandan was complaining in her heart behind her -

Is the five elements analysis just now really okay? In fact, the master's "cosmic feng shui" is also a bit half-bottle vinegar, but Qin Jiandan didn't dare to say it in person, for fear of being punched into the universe.

Fortunately, Aku's fur color is gray and white, so he doesn't look out of place in black clothes. Instead, he looks a bit high-end.

The canteen was about to open for dinner, and the maids followed Aunt He and left one after another. Qin Jiandan told them that she wanted to take A Ku for a walk on the street.

"Young Master, you must send Ah Ku back! We will bring back good food for her from the cafeteria!"

"Aku, don't run around outside. There are mutant crocodiles in the canal, and the mutant rats in the trash can are scary too!"

The maids gradually left. Qin Jiandan and A Ku exchanged glances, and A Ku said:
"Are you going to meet Mr. Wang's father? Mr. Wang, the owner of the fried chicken shop, still doesn't know the bad news about his son..."

The dwarf rat man's expression turned sad. Away from the noisy atmosphere of the maids, a deep sense of loneliness captured Aku again.

Qin Jiandan put his left hand on the table. Since the shoes on his feet were brand new, A Ku did not hesitate and used his arm as a bridge to climb up and soon stood on Qin Jiandan's shoulder.

"I discussed the matter of Lao Wang's son with my sister."

Qin Jiandan turned and walked towards the courtyard. Thanks to Aunt He's meticulous work, A Kubi could stand more steadily when wearing work shoes.

"My sister's name is Linlin, you've met her too." Qin Jiandan said as they walked:

"Linlin had an idea. She wondered if she should hide the news of her son's death from Boss Wang. Perhaps compared to the cruel truth, it would be more merciful to mistakenly believe that her son was living happily in the inner city."

"But I don't like this kind of 'white lie'. Many people know about it, and if the truth is exposed one day, it will only cause Boss Wang to suffer greater harm."

Qin Jiandan patted the chest pocket of his jacket, which was bulging with something obviously inside:
"Boss Wang is qualified and necessary to read this blood-stained diary. You are also written in it, A Ku. When Boss Wang misses his son, you should also miss your friend together."

Ah Ku's round eyes became moist:
"I can't read, but I will learn it later! So that I can understand Mr. Wang's diary!" The rain was sometimes heavy and sometimes light, and it was dripping under the rainproof eaves, like a heavy mood. Qin Jiandan took the umbrella from the guard and happened to meet Mu Yue coming from the direction of the cafeteria.

Mu Yue had changed back into her neat police uniform, which seemed not to be dried naturally, but was dried by Cuihua in the dryer on the first floor. Because Vale gave generous tips, Cuihua was happy to provide extra services to 1.

"Ware is still eating. I don't have much appetite, so I came out first."

Mu Yue held a transparent umbrella by herself and stopped outside the rain shelter:

"Didn't you say you would take me to a place at noon? After that, I will report directly to the police department. Vale is still suspended for reflection, so let her stay in the Night Dragon Society to continue her mission."

Mu Yue's words sounded a little distant.

Qin Jiandan had already realized that once Mu Yue put on her police uniform again, she would be bound by the seriousness and responsibility that this profession deserves.

Compared with the police uniform, did Mu Yue subconsciously regard other costumes as cosplay? No wonder she was so affectionate with me when she wore the cheongsam in the morning. The clothes actually had such a big impact on my wife's personality!

Fortunately, Mu Yue is not wearing a police hat now.

Wearing a police uniform and a police hat is the complete form, and taking off the shirt and only wearing the white shirt inside is the slightly softened second form. I'm not sure if it's the third form or the 2 form after taking off the white shirt, but it will immediately put me into combat form...

"Sheriff... Can I call you Sheriff?" A Ku on Qin Jiandan's shoulder said timidly:
"Sheriff, do you hate rats and that's why you don't want to talk to me? If it makes you unhappy, I will get off the young master's shoulders immediately!"

Qin Jiandan then realized that he had made a small mistake. He felt that Walei was suitable for attending celebrations, but not for comforting people in a sad environment, so he called Mu Yue when he went to comfort Lao Wang.

He ignored Mu Yue's fear of mice! Mu Yue never spoke to Ah Ku from beginning to end, but Ah Ku was a friend of Lao Wang's son, so he had to bring Ah Ku with him when he went to see Lao Wang this time!
"No, I'm just afraid of mutant rats. I have a little psychological trauma from the past."

Mu Yue bowed her head to apologize to Ah Ku. Several streams of water slid across the transparent umbrella, casting a layer of mist over the sheriff's expression.
"I'm sorry, I've never seen a dwarf ratman before, so I'm a little scared of you. I heard about your story from Vale, and I admire your courage. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know!"

Sheriff Mu Yue was sincere in his attitude, and A Ku intuitively judged that he was a good person.

But why did Aunt He say that Sheriff Mu Yue was a vixen... I thought the sheriff was a well-disguised fox Furui, but it turned out not to be. It seems that I still need to learn more in the future. There are many knowledge on the ground that the dwarf rat people don't know!

Qin Jiandan held up the umbrella in his hand and walked out of the headquarters gate side by side with Sheriff Mu Yue.

Their destination was the Lao Wang Fried Chicken restaurant where they had their first "date", but their mood at the moment was completely different. Mu Yue also heard about Lao Wang's son from Vale, which really verified her investigation.

The umbrella was not wide enough, so Qin Jiandan did not force himself to share an umbrella with the sheriff. The closer he got to the sign of Lao Wang Fried Chicken, the heavier his mood became.

Lao Wang was standing at the door waiting for him, and a young apprentice was holding an umbrella for Lao Wang from behind. Lao Wang looked pale.

Qin Jiandan sent guards to deliver a letter half an hour ago, asking Lao Wang to temporarily close the store. Lao Wang immediately knew that something bad had happened.

In the bitter wind and rain, the two sides gathered on both sides of the closed store door. Qin Jiandan walked towards the trembling Old Wang with a gloomy face:

"Boss Wang, you asked me to investigate your missing son... I'm so sorry!"

The young master of the Night Dragon Society bowed solemnly to the fried chicken chef who barely opened his shop. Lao Wang's ominous premonition was confirmed, and he knelt in the rain and cried bitterly.

One of the most painful things in the world is to see a younger person die before an older person. Qin Jiandan did not disturb Old Wang. Sheriff Mu Yue mourned in silence. The pedestrians on the street did not dare to make any noise when they saw this scene.

Not long after, a small cry was heard. Ah Ku slid from Qin Jiandan's shoulder to the ground and ran towards Boss Wang in the rain.

It’s not that she didn’t cherish the new shoes on her feet, but she cared more about this old man who looked very much like Mr. Wang.

A Ku couldn't say any words of comfort. She held Boss Wang's thumbs with both hands, and cried in the rain together with those who had lost their best friend and their son.

Finally, Boss Wang raised his face dejectedly, looking at the dwarf ratman opposite him with some confusion but more of emotion.

Qin Jiandan introduced softly:

"She is Aku. She accompanied your son during his last days. We were like a comrade-in-arms who shared hardships with him. Aku's parents and tribesmen were also killed."

Tears welled up in Boss Wang's eyes again, and he looked Ah Ku up and down. Even if Boss Wang knelt on his knees, he was still a giant in front of Ah Ku.

For the dwarf ratman, the rain was no less than a flood and submerged his knees, but the giant in front of him stretched out his gentle arms to him:
"Your name is A Ku, right? From now on you are my daughter..."

(End of this chapter)