Prank wedding pranks? Little fortune teller remarries military officer in a sweet romance.

Qin Shixiao showed her no sympathy whatsoever: "Cai Lanfang, this is all your own fault. You have no one to blame but yourself. Instead of blaming others, you should think about how to conduct yourself in the future!"

After such an incident, Cai Lanfang definitely couldn't stay in her hometown any longer.

Putting everything else aside, the Cai family's lack of social skills alone is enough to drown her in the villagers' spittle.

As a native of the countryside, how could Cai Lanfang not understand what Qin Shixiao could think of?

She clung tightly to Qin Shixiao: "Brother Qin, marry me! If you're willing to marry me, I don't want anything this time—no watches, no radios, no furniture, no pots and pans, I don't want any of it. I just want you!"

From the very beginning, she had her eye on Qin Shixiao.

If he hadn't had that accident in the army later, she wouldn't have deliberately made things difficult for him.

Qin Shixiao shook off her hand and took Ling Jiuyue's hand in his:

"Cai Lanfang, I already have a boyfriend, please stop bothering us!"

"You...you guys..." Cai Lanfang stared at the two of them in disbelief, then screamed:

"Ling Jiuyue, you've been plotting against me from the very beginning, trying to steal my man, haven't you?"

Ling Jiuyue ignored her: "Brother Qin, let's go!"

"Don't go, you're not allowed to leave... Ah!"

Ling Jiuyue turned around and saw Cai Lanfang being grabbed by several burly women:

"Come and see, everyone! What does this vixen who seduces other men look like?"

"Pull her pants down, serves her right for being shameless!"

"Let's go!" Qin Shixiao pulled her away. He was a soldier, not a saint, and he would not forget the humiliation Cai Lanfang had inflicted on her on the day of the wedding.

"Xiao Qin!"

After the two finished shopping and came out of the mall, Qin Shixiao was stopped by someone.

Qin Shixiao turned around: "Brother Song, you've come to the city too?"

"Hmm, it's nothing, just going into town!" Old Song said to Qin Shixiao, his gaze falling on Ling Jiuyue.

"Your partner... is that you?"

Seeing that he recognized her, Ling Jiuyue greeted him with a smile, "Officer Song!"

Qin Shixiao looked at the two of them: "You know each other?"

Old Song's eyes held a hint of mockery: "Yeah, your partner works at the same company as me!"

Qin Shixiao was stunned.

Ling Jiuyue said embarrassedly, "Brother Song, I didn't intentionally impersonate a police officer. It's just that that gang of thieves is too rampant, roaming around and specifically targeting the elderly and women. They even have murder on their hands. If I didn't say I was a police officer, they would continue to incite the crowd to cause trouble!"

Old Song laughed heartily, "Little girl, you didn't think I'd hold this against you, did you? Alright, since we've run into each other, I'll treat you two to a meal!"

"No need, Brother Song, I..."

Qin Shixiao tried to decline, but Lao Song didn't give him a chance.

"We haven't had a drink together in years. It's a rare treat to see you all today, and you even brought your partner. As your older brother, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me not to treat you to a meal?"

Without saying a word, Lao Song dragged the two of them to a high-end private restaurant.

Ling Jiuyue and Qin Shixiao exchanged glances. This restaurant was familiar to them; it was the one Jin Guixiang had recommended to deliver chicken and duck to yesterday.

"This is my older sister's restaurant. Next time you're in town hosting a dinner party, remember to patronize her business!"

Qin Shixiao marveled at the wonder of fate: "Brother Song, you did so much back then, you could have stayed in the city to work, why...?"

Old Song waved his hand, clearly not wanting to bring up the past, and called the waiter over to order.

While waiting for the food to be served, he chatted with the two of them.

"I have an apprentice who works at the nearby police station. He recently ran into some trouble. A family of three was found dead in their home, with no signs of forced entry, no footprints or fingerprints, but all their valuables and savings were stolen. What kind of person do you think committed this crime?"

Qin Shixiao pondered, "There was no forced entry, and the woman and child didn't make much noise when they died. It's most likely an inside job. Did they thoroughly investigate the homeowner's relatives and friends?"

"We've investigated. We've checked everyone—relatives, friends, coworkers, even the neighbors in the compound. According to the neighbors, the young couple has good personalities, their child is well-behaved and adorable, and they get along extremely well with everyone. It's impossible for them to be seeking revenge!"

Qin Shixiao felt that this must have been done by someone he knew; if it were a random crime, there would have been a reason for it to leave no trace.

Old Song thought so too, and he looked at Ling Jiuyue as he spoke.

"Comrade Xiao Ling, what do you think?"

Ling Jiuyue, who was drinking water, almost choked: "Then, I definitely think the same way you guys do!"

Old Song fiddled with the cup in his hand, looking quite troubled, and said, "Comrade Xiao Ling, Xiao Qin calls me 'Big Brother.' For the sake of our long-standing acquaintance, please help me analyze what's going on."

This matter is quite complicated, involving the son of one of my former bosses. That kid had a past relationship with the deceased, and now rumors are circulating that he killed her out of love turned to hate. This is very bad for my former boss, and his wife was so angry that she even contemplated suicide!

Ling Jiuyue hesitated for a moment: "I need to go to the site to see for myself, and besides, I'll charge you!"

"Okay, after we eat, I'll take you two to the site!"

Old Song didn't know why, but he just felt that this girl had some skills.

That gang was secretive in their crimes, moving around to different places, and so many people couldn't catch them. But this girl saw through them at a glance, and was sure there was a murderer in them. She even helped them find a long-lost victim and solve a cold case that had been unsolved for many years.

Old Song participated in the excavation of the deceased's body. No one believed the body would be there, but when it was unearthed, everyone was shocked.

Old Song therefore felt that Ling Jiuyue must have some extraordinary abilities.

Qin Shixiao, worried that others would find out Ling Jiuyue's secret, said, "Brother Song, my wife and I are very busy today, so perhaps..."

"It's alright, it won't take long!" Ling Jiuyue gave him a reassuring look, indicating that he didn't need to worry.

She didn't deliberately hide it, nor did she publicize it widely; everything depended on fate.

Old Song knew what was going on: "Little Qin, you can trust your own brother, right? Don't worry, I won't let anyone know that Xiao Ling helped with this!"

After dinner, Lao Song took Ling Jiuyue and Qin Shixiao to the scene.

It was a dilapidated residential building that once housed an old chemical plant. Few residents remained, and the rooms were empty through the broken windows.

"Most of the residents here have moved out, why didn't they?"

Old Song sighed: "This chemical plant was not large to begin with. It used to rely on government support. Now the leadership has changed, and each unit is required to be responsible for its own profits and losses. The chemical plant was poorly managed, which led to it being unable to make ends meet. In the end, it was acquired by a large group."

Afterwards, the facilities, equipment, and technical personnel also left with the large corporation, leaving behind only those handling the aftermath. Xiao Du, a relative of the deceased, was a boiler worker there. He was honest and didn't know how to manage things, so naturally he couldn't find a way to leave!

As they were talking, Old Song led the two into the site where the seals were being affixed.

A chilling, fishy smell swept over them, sending a shiver down the spine of the young policeman who was there to assist Old Song.

"They say there are...ghosts crying here at night!"