Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Absolutely Cannot Affect the Little Master’s Future!

Xu Ying’s heart skipped a beat when she heard these words: “What? Is this just drunken bragging, or is it true?”

Lai Cai wagged his tail, [At first, I also thought it was just bragging, simply making fun of me to show off.]

[But then he described the process of his murder. He said he took advantage of an elderly person living alone, sabotaged the circuit breaker to get inside, and pushed the old man from the second floor, staging it as an accidental fall.]

The more Xu Ying listened, the cooler her heart grew. Generally speaking, if they say something like this, it’s likely true.

Lai Cai’s ears stood up angrily: [The reason for the murder was just because the old man blocked his way while shopping at the market. Listening to his tone, he’s proud the police haven’t caught him yet.]

Xu Ying asked Lai Cai to identify the murderer from the photos of those already arrested: “Which one is the killer?”

Lai Cai shook his head: [The crew cut murderer isn’t among these people. I’m worried this villain will lead the boss astray, so I discreetly followed him and know where he lives.]

On hearing this, Xu Ying was overjoyed, thinking it would have taken more effort to find such a crucial clue!

Xu Ying asked excitedly: “During the time you overheard them drinking and chatting, did they ever mention anything about the West Mountain Snow Lotus?”

Xu Ying showed Ji Xuehui what the West Mountain Snow Lotus looked like for Lai Cai.

Lai Cai shook his head to indicate he hadn’t seen it.

Xu Ying added: “The West Mountain Snow Lotus has a slightly bitter taste, with a fresh herbal and floral aroma.”

“The bad guys you often see at the BBQ restaurant are poachers who stole West Mountain Snow Lotus meant for research, stalling critical research projects that could save serious diseases.”

Lai Cai opened his mouth in surprise: [Oh my god, they’re too much!]

Ji Xuehui placed a petal of the West Mountain Snow Lotus under Lai Cai’s nose.

Lai Cai’s black nose twitched: [Why does this smell so familiar?]

The eyes of both officers and Xu Ying, in front of the camera, lit up simultaneously!

Xu Ying: “Lai Cai, try to recall where you’ve smelled this scent?”

“Wild Snow Lotus can sell for as much as ten thousand per plant on the black market. The police are currently cracking down on this matter, and the poachers have likely hidden the batch of Snow Lotus. Did you happen to pass by where they’re hiding them?”

Lai Cai opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

He had smelled that scent in the corridor of the BBQ restaurant’s ingredient storage.

At the time, he was wandering near the warehouse to see if the boss would toss him any unwanted bones or scraps.

Then he bumped into the boss dragging newly arrived vegetables into the warehouse.

Lai Cai keenly noticed that batch of vegetables had a different smell from the previous deliveries.

It was the same fragrance as the petal the policewoman let him smell!

Xu Ying noticed Lai Cai’s change in mood: “Lai Cai, did you discover something?”

Judging from his concern that the boss might learn bad things from this group, Lai Cai is a very noble dog.

She coaxed him patiently: “Can you tell me? This batch of West Mountain Snow Lotus is really important. If the research project makes significant progress, there could be breakthroughs in cancer treatment.”

“This could benefit everyone, maybe even someone close to you, like your owner or their family or friends.”

“The sooner you provide leads, the greater the chance for a resolution!”

Lai Cai’s big black eyes flickered, and he lowered his head.

It was the boss’s wife who adopted him. The boss only began to warm up to him after realizing the dog could help deliver orders.

The boss’s wife had advised the boss not to associate with shady characters, but he dismissed her advice.

The boss didn’t think of his wife and him at all; Lai Cai couldn’t let the boss drag down the wife and their daughter, the little owner who took him for regular check-ups!

From daily conversations with the boss’s wife and other customers, Lai Cai learned that her daughter was graduating college to pursue a “stable government job.” He didn’t understand what that meant but knew that a “stable job” was surely good.

He overheard customers saying that having a criminal in the family would disqualify one from a stable government job!

The little owner returned during summer and winter breaks to help at the BBQ restaurant, spending her free time doing assignments and studying, listening to lectures on her phone.

He still remembered the proud and hopeful look on the boss’s wife’s face when she looked at the little owner.

He definitely couldn’t let the little owner’s future be impacted!

With that thought, Lai Cai finally decided to tell Xu Ying about the events in the warehouse five days prior.

After explaining, Lai Cai still asked: [Communication Master, will the boss’s actions affect the little owner’s government job prospects?]

Xu Ying never expected a dog to be so considerate toward its little owner! In contrast, Brother Hu, the BBQ owner, showed no thoughtfulness for his wife or children.

After reflecting on this with Ji Xuehui, she couldn’t help but praise: “Lai Cai, you are so smart, knowing that family crimes can affect your little owner’s future.”

Lai Cai looked worried: [I’m not smart. I’ve just become very concerned about these things as I watched the little owner’s efforts. Whenever I hear conversations related to ’government jobs,’ I pay attention. I hope the little owner realizes her dream!]

Ji Xuehui patted Lai Cai’s head: “If the West Mountain Snow Lotus is still available and we report it to the police, it would count as meritorious service despite wrongdoing, leading to leniency. Administrative penalties won’t affect government job prospects.”

Xu Ying translated Ji Xuehui’s response to Lai Cai.

After hearing it, Lai Cai immediately perked up: [Let’s go have a look at the BBQ restaurant’s storage now!]

Xu Ying thought the police raiding the BBQ restaurant warehouse could potentially alert other poachers who hadn’t been caught yet, so she stopped Lai Cai: “Wait a moment, Lai Cai. Besides these people in the photos and the crew cut, do you remember anything about anyone’s whereabouts or clues?”

Lai Cai anxiously spun in circles, his mind entirely focused on handing over the West Mountain Snow Lotus to the police — struggling to think clearly.

[There are about twenty of them, my little brain can’t remember so many, though I have some impressions. But all this pressure to recall everything is too much for me right now.]

Lai Cai glanced aside, his five dog friends were still playing chase by the river not far away.

[Right, I can ask my dog buddies!]

Lai Cai let out a few sharp barks, [Guys, gather around! We have an urgent task to help with!]

The village dogs playing by the river all dashed over at the call.

Living near the BBQ restaurant meant that Lai Cai got to enjoy lots of leftover bones and meat scraps, and he often shared these with his friends, so they were quick to respond when he needed help.

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