Chapter 1307: Liu Rusi's Limited-Time Return

Wang Dayong said with a smile, "Brother Lang, compared to your family, the lives of us ordinary people are as bland and unremarkable as plain water."

The restaurant was filled with shock and discussion.

Ma Yili was already used to this routine, and was busy serving food to her daughter, Xiao Zhiwei.

Xiao Zhixi didn't care about the adults' conversation at all; she just kept her head down and ate her steamed lobster meat like she was eating a steamed bun.

Lin Lang changed the subject, saying, "Dayong, after dinner, I'll give you some tips on a few unsolved criminal cases in Shanghai."

Sure enough, Wang Dayong's eyes lit up as soon as he heard about the case-solving tip. He quickly put down his wine glass and asked, "Brother Lang, tell me quickly, what kind of case tip is there?"

“Honey, look at you. You get so excited as soon as you hear about a case.” Wang Qian shook her head with a smile.

Wang Dayong chuckled and said, "Over the years, Brother Lang has provided me with hundreds of case leads, and none of them have ever gone wrong. He has helped me solve countless major and unsolved cases. How could I not be excited to hear that there are more case leads!"

Lin Lang said, "The suspects in the Minhang '5.22' robbery and murder case at the Fengxian Hotel are Zhao Kai and Tang Ping. The two robbed and killed the victim, Mr. Wang, because of gambling debts. After we finish eating, I will tell you Zhao Kai and Tang Ping's identities and where they are hiding."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dayong excitedly slapped his thigh, "Oh, Brother Lang, our police have no leads on this case at all, thank you so much!"

Lin Lang continued, "Why are you being so polite with me, brother?"

"In the 1997 Songjiang freezer murder case, although a fingerprint was extracted from the plastic bag that wrapped the body parts, the murderer was never caught."

"The suspect in this case is named Cai Jianguo. He was selling pork at a vegetable market in Songjiang District when he met the female victim who was selling plastic bags."

“He harbored malicious intentions and lured the female victim to his residence under the pretext of purchasing a large number of plastic bags and needing them delivered to her door. He then attempted to commit sexual misconduct against her, murdered her, and disposed of her body.”

"Once we catch this bastard's fingerprints, they'll match, and he won't be able to deny it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dayong was so excited he could hardly sit still. He clapped his hands and rubbed them together, unable to hide his joy, and said, "Oh, Brother Lang, it's all thanks to you! These are all old cases from ten years ago. Without your clues, when would we have ever solved them!"

Lin Lang smiled faintly, thinking to himself: Without my clues, this case will be solved 23 years after it happened.

念毕，林浪继续说道：“还有1989年金山王珠被杀案、1996年‘7·23’嘉定区特大抢劫案、2003年‘9·1’浦东上港新村杀人案的破案线索。”

"Although these old cases are not in your jurisdiction, you can use the clues I give you to apply to your superiors for cross-regional collaborative investigation and establish a joint task force to advance the investigation. Successfully solving these cases will greatly help your career advancement."

After hearing this, Wang Qian laughed and said, "Da Yong doesn't care about getting promoted or not; he's mainly addicted to solving cases."

Wang Dayong scratched his head and chuckled, "Brother Lang, thank you so much. If it weren't for your crucial clue, this case would have been stuck for who knows how long."

Lin Lang replied calmly, "Don't mention it. I was just reporting something I knew, fulfilling my duty as a law-abiding citizen."

"Brother Lang, you not only helped us solve the case, but also gave the victim's family an explanation, helped the victim get justice, and reduced some hidden dangers in society. This contribution is really significant."

Lin Lang waved his hand, "Da Yong, you're exaggerating."

"Brother Lang, these old criminal cases in Shanghai have been shelved for so long. With the clues you provided, it's like pointing us in the right direction and helping the police bring the criminals to justice."

"For this kindness, I toast you on behalf of the victim's family!" Wang Dayong stood up from his chair, holding a wine glass in one hand and supporting the bottom of the glass with the other, showing great respect.

"Okay!" Lin Lang sat down in the dining chair, raised his wine glass and clinked it with Wang Dayong's.

They each took a large gulp of red wine.

Seeing this, Shen Cuiping asked with some confusion, "Son, how did you obtain clues to solve these old murder cases that even the police couldn't find any leads on?"

Li Moli quickly served food to her mother-in-law, squinting her eyes as she said, "Mom, we won't interfere in these matters. We'll just focus on eating well, drinking well, dressing well, using good things, and taking good care of the children. We won't concern ourselves with anything else."

Upon hearing this, Shen Cuiping quickly smiled and said, "See, it was Mom who was too talkative."

As she spoke, she used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of steamed grouper and fed it to Xiao Zhimo, who was sitting on her lap, saying gently, "My dear granddaughter, eat more fish, it's nutritious."

"Mmm." Xiao Zhimo nodded in response, pointing her little finger at the hairy crab and saying, "Grandma, I want to eat crab."

"Okay, Grandma will peel crab meat for you." Shen Cuiping's eyes were full of love for her granddaughter; it's true what they say about grandparents spoiling their grandchildren!

Just then, a graceful figure walked into the Lin family villa restaurant, her high heels clicking softly.

Gu Keqing was dressed in a short black cheongsam made of fine silk, embroidered with the Lin family crest in gold, elegant yet charming.

It is worth mentioning that the Lin family crest was designed by Lin Lang himself, showcasing the family's glory.

The short cut of the dress just revealed a section of her fair and slender calves, and she wore a pair of black stilettos. As she walked, her waist swayed gently with her steps.

The tight-fitting cheongsam perfectly accentuated Gu Keqing's shapely figure.

A proud bust, a perfect waist-to-hip ratio, every curve is just right.

It has to be said that Gu Keqing is truly the epitome of a pure and alluring mature woman; her figure is top-notch, and her looks are equally stunning.

As soon as she entered the restaurant, the previously noisy atmosphere instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes involuntarily fell on her.

Gu Keqing said with a smile, "Dayong and Qianqian have so much free time to come over for dinner today?"

Wang Dayong chuckled and said, "Yeah, I just happened to be passing by, so I thought I'd grab a free meal."

Wang Qian also stood up with a smile and said, "Sister-in-law Keqing is back? Please sit down and eat with us."

Gu Keqing smiled and nodded, and was about to walk over when her gaze inadvertently fell on the head seat of the dining table.

The late mother-in-law, Shen Cuiping, was sitting in the main dining chair, holding little Zhimo, and feeding her granddaughter something.

Gu Keqing's smile vanished instantly, her face turning pale with fright.

Her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost, and she froze on the spot, her breath seemingly stopping.

Seeing this, Lin Lang quickly stood up, walked to Gu Keqing's side, gently held her arm, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, Mom isn't a ghost, she's a living person."

"Ah?" Still shaken, Gu Keqing grabbed Lin Lang's arm with her icy hands.

Lin Lang explained softly, "I traveled back to 1996 and saved Mom from that car accident. Don't just stand there, darling, hurry up and call her Mom!"

Gu Keqing was stunned for a full three seconds before she came to her senses, raised her hand and gently patted her chest, letting out a long sigh of relief.

Her face was a mixture of lingering fear and embarrassment. She forced a smile, her voice trembling slightly, "Oh dear, Mom... you really scared me to death! It's so late at night, I thought..."

Gu Keqing felt embarrassed as she said this, and quickly added, "Mom, it's so wonderful that you can come back and reunite with your grandchildren!"

Shen Cuiping wore a warm smile, with a hint of cautious flattery, after all, this was the first time she had met this daughter-in-law as a "mother-in-law".

She quickly put down her chopsticks, handed Xiao Zhimo to Li Moli's lap, and gestured for Li Moli to coax Xiao Zhimo to eat first.

Then, Shen Cuiping stood up somewhat awkwardly, praising repeatedly, "Keqing, you are so beautiful!"

"Her figure and looks are even better than those of celebrities on TV!"

Gu Keqing smiled gently, quickly stepped forward and took Shen Cuiping's hand, saying sweetly, "Mom, you are the only beauty that time cannot diminish. Lin Lang really inherited your good looks."

"Oh my, my dear daughter-in-law, you really know how to talk." Shen Cuiping looked Gu Keqing up and down, becoming more and more satisfied with her.

Gu Keqing glanced at her daughter Lin Zhiming, who was being held in Li Moli's arms and being fed by her little mouth.

"Mo'er, did you just call her Grandma?"

"Mmm." Xiao Zhimo tilted her head playfully and nodded at Gu Keqing. Her little cheeks were bulging from eating, making her look as cute as a little squirrel.

Shen Cuiping reached out and touched Xiao Zhimo's face.

"Keqing, my dear daughter-in-law, look at the eldest granddaughter you gave birth to for me. She's so beautiful! Those big eyes and that nose are just like the best features you and Alang have inherited. She's so adorable!"

"Mom, please sit down, everyone please continue eating." Gu Keqing's eyes were full of gentle smiles.

“My dear daughter-in-law, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Please sit down and have some more with your mother.”

"Okay." Gu Keqing responded, then looked at her daughter and said, "Mo'er, come here, sit down and eat by yourself, let your Aunt Li eat properly."

Li Moli smiled and said, "No need, I've already had dinner with everyone. I didn't touch my chopsticks at all this time, I just chatted with Mom. You go ahead and eat, I'll take care of Mo'er."

After hearing this, Gu Keqing picked up her chopsticks, looked at her daughter reproachfully, and said, "Mo'er, you're already six years old, and you're still eating in Aunt Li's arms. Aren't you ashamed?"

Xiao Zhimo giggled and pointed to the dining table with her little finger, saying, "Aunt Li, I want to eat that crab roe shark fin soup."

“Okay, Aunt Li will serve you some. Our Mo’er eats so well, unlike your little brother Haoran who is a picky eater and only likes to eat meat.”

Gu Keqing's embarrassment and shock had long since vanished. She first touched Xiao Zhiwei's face and teased her, "Wei'er, have you called her Auntie yet?"

Xiao Zhimo, who was munching on steamed lobster, looked up at Gu Keqing, whose eyes were crinkled with laughter, and greeted her in a soft, sweet voice, "Hello, Aunt Gu!"

"Wei'er is such a good girl!" Gu Keqing picked up a tissue and gently wiped the soup from the corner of the little one's mouth.

As Ma Yili picked up a small bowl and served ginseng chicken soup to Gu Keqing, she said with a smile, "Sister Keqing, why are you back so late today?"

Gu Keqing replied, "Mo'er went crazy playing at the indoor playground and wouldn't come back no matter how much I called her. I stayed with her until this late before coming back."

Lin Lang sat back down in his chair and looked at Wang Qian and Wang Dayong, saying, "You two, keep eating."

Wang Qian said politely with a smile, "Brother Lang, I'm full."

After hearing this, Wang Dayong said, "After you've eaten, go to the living room and check on your son. That kid is incredibly mischievous."

Wang Qian stood up from her chair and said, "Okay, Brother Lang, sisters-in-law, Aunt Shen, you all enjoy your meal. I'll go to the hall to see Di'er and play with my nephews and nieces for a while."

"Go quickly, Qianqian," Shen Cuiping said with a gentle smile.

After Wang Qian left the restaurant, Shen Cuiping chatted with her daughter-in-law Gu Keqing, Han Zaiyin, and Li Moli.

Wang Dayong drank a few more drinks with Shen Lang, and then started talking to Lin Lang about case intelligence.

Lin Lang provided case clues as prompted by the system, and Wang Dayong took detailed notes with pen and paper to ensure that no clues were missed.

After dinner, Lin Lang arranged for the Lin family's driver to take Wang Dayong's Jeep home.

Lin Lang had just seen off Wang Dayong and his family of three when he received a call on his phone from his lover, Liu Rusi, in Singapore.

"Hello?!" Lin Lang answered the phone.

The receiver carried Liu Rusi's anxious and helpless sobs, "Something terrible has happened! Waaah..."

Lin Lang's heart tightened upon hearing this. Holding up his phone, he frowned and asked, "Are you crying so hard? What serious thing happened?"

“My daughter has been kidnapped. The kidnappers threatened to kill her if I called the police, and demanded a ransom of 8000 million Singapore dollars. What should I do?” Liu Rusi sobbed.