Actually, Chen Haichang didnāt mention Qu Liushou to the police. Instead, he took them to question the guards. After that, itās all up to them.
At that hour, there really werenāt many people entering or leaving the compound. They should be able to find something with a little investigation.
In these few days, the old man hasnāt been able to eat or sleep well, and his illness hasnāt improved.
By the time thereās a result, the old manās belongings would have become an erotic painting and a copy. By then, he wouldnāt dare admit it wasnāt his.
After seeing the police off, Mei Shuping was quite frustrated, both angry and helpless, not to mention he hadnāt slept for a whole day and night. Even if he were made of iron, he couldnāt take it.
The couple sulkily went back to their room to catch up on sleep. Since Chen Haichang insisted on taking responsibility, let him. If something goes wrong in the future, theyād all just suffer together.
Sigh, that second brother of mine, how could he side with Chen Haichang?
Capturing a thief isnāt something that can be done quickly. Mei Shuqing is most worried about the old man right now. After the police left, he went to the hospital again, and this time Chen Haichang went with him.
He just wanted to follow the second brother and see how Mei Erqing would complain about him.
This morning, he deliberately called the old family home to have an excuse to visit the old man and reveal that his treasure was stolen.
Today was really a coincidence. Just when he arrived at the hospital, the old man woke up. Upon learning that their house was robbed last night and his treasures were stolen, he was so angry that it took him a while to catch his breath.
Reporting to the police was, of course, a decision Chen Haichang made for Old Mei. His things couldnāt see the light of day, so heād definitely not dare report it.
Even if they were to search, theyād rely on their own power to find it slowly. But this wasnāt what Chen Haichang wanted to see.
"Chen Haichang, are you trying to drive me to death this time? Why donāt you just make it quick and kill me?" When Mei Shuqing and Chen Haichang entered the ward, Old Mei addressed Chen Haichang.
Taking deep breaths while covering his chest, he still had an oxygen tube in his nose, showing just how upset he was this time.
"What are you saying, old man? Iām your son. In my dictionary, filial piety comes first. Youāre my own father, how could I harm you? If you donāt like me, just say it, and Iāll leave immediately." Chen Haichang said with a mocking smile, standing by Old Meiās bed.
"I donāt want a son like you. Chen Haichang, just tell me, was this your doing?" Old Mei first thought of Chen Haichang.
Heās been in the compound for so many years, and no one dared to steal from them, especially not outsiders. They couldnāt even get in.
"Ha, youāre mistaken. This really wasnāt me. I always do things openly and honestly, not like someone who only engages in sneaky deeds."
"You..." Chen Haichangās words almost infuriated the old man again.
On the side, Mei Shuqing couldnāt stand it and said with a frown, "Dad, things have already happened. Itās better to tell your son the truth. What exactly did you put in your cabinet? The police are already involved, and we need to cooperate actively to find the culprit as soon as possible. Weāll figure out the rest afterward."
"Thereās nothing in my cabinet. Let the police investigate. They must find this thief for me. Daring to steal from the Mei Family, heās really asking for it." Old Mei spoke with difficulty, gasping for breath, but his tone remained firm.
Listening to this, Mei Shuqing frowned and said helplessly, "Dad, our family has served in the military for generations and is a pillar of the country, not bandits."
"Humph!" Old Mei felt a bit angry with his second son, thinking he was being unreasonable and unwilling to say much to him.
"Hurry and tell me whatās really in that cabinet of yours?" Mei Shuqing didnāt want to waste words and went straight to the point.
"I already said thereās nothing in there."
"If thereās nothing, why would someone head straight for your study and specifically pry open your cabinet? Dad, this isnāt as simple as it seems. Iāve discussed with my elder brother, and it seems like an inside job, possibly done by someone we know."
What Mei Shuqing said made Old Mei pause, frowning deeply in thought, "Someone we know?"
He then glanced at Chen Haichang, thinking that this matter had something to do with him.
Chen Haichang knew heād think this way, but he wasnāt angry. He sneered disdainfully and said, "Old man, your stuff isnāt even worth my attention. If you really want to find the culprit quickly, you should consider other people."
"Dad, this matter is being investigated. In the middle of the night, with guards in the compound, it shouldnāt be hard to check. It would be best if you could tell me whatās in that cabinet of yours now."
"You all donāt need to bother with this. Just find the culprit for me." He wouldnāt tell his second son about these things.
If the police know, then people above will definitely know. Although most of those who asked him to do things are dead by now, thereās always someone remaining.
And there are plenty who look down on the Mei Family. The issue with the elder brotherās promotion, he thought about it later, wasnāt just Chen Haichangās doing. His long-dead rivals must have also made many moves below.
"You reported it to the police, but wonāt tell them what was lost. How are they supposed to investigate? This is unreasonable, isnāt it?" The two elders at home were becoming more unreliable and didnāt behave like elders at all.
"Just mention a couple of items. By the way, ask the doctor when I can be discharged." The fall from the family scuffle hadnāt been dealt with, and now this happened. Sigh, itās really been a bad year. Indeed, getting old.
"Discharged? Have you forgotten about your infection? Forget about being discharged, just focus on recovering. Weāve got the matters at home, my elder brother and I. You donāt need to worry."