PNB Chapter 2 Welcome the Zhang Family
Chapter 2 Welcome the Zhang Family
Chen Mu was well-prepared for tonight's plan.
He forged vehicle maintenance records, personally made fake license plates, scouted the cemetery in advance, recorded the patrol officers' shift changes, observed the surrounding roads, and the location of surveillance cameras.
He is a cautious person and will never take action unless he is absolutely certain that everything will be perfect.
But things don't always go as planned, and there are always times when things don't go as planned.
Chen Mu did not choose the fastest shortcut home, but instead navigated to the safest route. The roads were very clear in the early morning, allowing him to drive at almost full speed without any obstacles.
But when he was halfway there, his pupils suddenly constricted.
I saw lights in the distance.
The reflective cones placed side by side occupied two of the three lanes, forming a kind of guide line that converged into the rightmost lane.
Several traffic police officers stood guard beside the green belt, their eyes fixed on the roadside; they were easily spotted.
Vehicle check?
Chen Mu frowned; there were quite a few things in his car that were inconvenient to check.
Should we run away?
He braced his wrist, ready to brake suddenly and turn around at any moment, but the thought was rejected by himself the moment it crossed his mind.
No, running away won't work; it might even backfire, causing unnecessary alarm and making things worse.
With that in mind, Chen Mu no longer hesitated, slowly reduced his speed, and obediently drove past the traffic cones.
"Move over!"
Several traffic police officers immediately jumped out and used hand gestures to guide him to stop the car.
Chen Mu cooperated fully, but he neither turned off the engine nor shifted to neutral; he simply pressed the brake.
"Blow air."
The moment the window was rolled down, the traffic police officer handed over the testing equipment.
"Hoo." Chen Mu took a deep breath and then blew it out forcefully.
"No need to strain so much, it's not like we're testing your lung capacity."
The traffic police officer looked at the green light and said helplessly.
Chen Mu wasn't foolish enough to need alcohol to bolster his courage before doing this.
But he was also curious. It was already 4 a.m., why were there still drunk driving checks? He hadn't encountered this kind of situation during his reconnaissance trips a few days ago. Normally, drunk driving checks were conducted after mealtimes, ending at most around midnight; traffic police aren't tireless. Could there have been some accident today?
Although puzzled, Chen Mu didn't ask any questions; he just wanted to drive away as quickly as possible.
After all, he's currently using a fake license plate. If he's asked to show his driver's license and vehicle registration, he'll be exposed immediately.
"May I leave now?"
Chen Mu asked a question, and although the measured values were normal, an older traffic policeman remained standing by the car without moving.
The old traffic policeman, peering out the window, asked him in return:
"Why are you still driving on the road so late?"
...Yes, it is indeed a tricky problem. Four in the morning, office workers haven't started work yet, and night shift workers haven't finished their shifts; it's a very delicate time.
If Chen Mu became suspicious of the traffic police, then they would naturally become suspicious of Chen Mu as well.
Chen Mu's expression remained natural as he turned the phone stand next to the watch face around:
"Oh, I drive for Didi."
The phone makes a sound at the appropriate time:
"Searching for new orders for you—"
The old traffic cop immediately lost interest, stood up, and waved his hand: "Let's go, don't drive while fatigued."
"Thank you, you're the ones who have worked hard."
Chen Mu smiled and nodded, released the brake, and slowly started driving away.
The smile on his face slowly disappeared as he drove through the next traffic light intersection.
He closed the ride-sharing platform after a new order popped up.
"Fortunately, we were well prepared."
...
The journey thereafter went very smoothly, without any further setbacks.
Chen Mu drove his car along the familiar winding mountain road, up the slope leading home. Along the way, the shadows of the trees slowly passed by outside the window.
His and Lin Chaojing's home was not in the city center, but in the suburbs.
Calling this place a county town is a bit of a stretch, but calling it a wealthy area is also a stretch, as it's far too remote for the wealthy to choose. The residents of this "villa district" are mostly retired officials, reclusive artists, and the like, who enjoy breathing fresh air and appreciating the pristine mountain scenery.
As everyone knows, being a magical girl is a high-paying job, so they can easily afford the housing here, and even have two people occupying five floors all to themselves.
Lin Chaojing likes peace and quiet, and she also enjoys decorating their little home, so the choice is mainly hers.
Chen Mu had expressed his opposition:
"Since you can fly, you don't need to worry about location."
Lin Chaojing smiled and said, "When you go to and from get off work, I can carry you around like a rocket."
Chen Mu naturally refused, but in the end he still bought a car.
That is, the one right now.
He suddenly said, "In the end, wasn't it me who drove you back?"
The car was silent; there was no answer.
The villa area was eerily quiet. Every house had dark windows, and the curtains were mostly drawn. In fact, the houses were quite far apart, and there was almost no concept of neighbors. In addition, these old men and women were hard of hearing, so even if Chen Mu drove in an armored vehicle with a clanging sound, they probably wouldn't hear a thing.
However, after the recent setback, Chen Mu chose to be more cautious. He tried to keep his speed down, made no noise when going over speed bumps, and even turned off his headlights.
Relying on his muscle memory, he drove back to his own garage.
Only after the garage door was completely closed did Chen Mu get out of the driver's seat and slowly stretch.
"call……"
He felt his joints tighten, and his bones made a clicking sound.
After all, I'm almost thirty; time waits for no one.
"At least the first step went very smoothly, without any mishaps."
He smiled with satisfaction.
It would be good enough if we could bring his wife's body back from the cemetery intact.
Chen Mu opened the trunk, took out all the raincoats, rain boots, and tools, put them into the garbage bag marked "to be incinerated later," and tied it up.
Then, he used the blanket he had prepared to wrap his wife's body and carried her out.
"it is good."
Previously, I carried her on my back; now I hold her in my arms. The direct impact I feel is completely different.
That fair and radiant face was right in front of me; even my breath could move her eyelashes, like a baby's skin.
It's like being asleep.
Lin Chaojing rarely drinks alcohol, and her magical girl body never gets tired, but outsiders probably don't know that she actually has a problem with oversleeping and can fall asleep anywhere in the house.
At times like this, Chen Mu would wrap her up completely and throw her onto the bed.
He went up the garage stairs, intending to carry her directly to their bedroom, but as they passed the living room on the first floor, he suddenly felt moved and said, "Welcome home."
He was just talking to himself. He was too sentimental tonight and said a lot of things that would give me goosebumps.
But I did something important tonight, so I'll forgive myself.
But then, from the darkness, a voice answered:
"……Thanks."
In the living room, a young girl named Lin Chaojing sat on the sofa, responding to him from the darkness.
The moment Chen Mu saw the outline clearly, his body froze, and he could no longer move.