C23 Bring a Person Over!

Upon receiving Lu Xuanxin's nod, the individual stopped dawdling and promptly exited the room.

With the person gone, only Lu Xuanxin and Chen Fan remained in the office.

Lu Xuanxin turned to face Chen Fan, took a seat, and simply observed him.

"What brings you here today? Just get to the point; there's no need for any runaround."

With Lu Xuanxin's direct approach, what more could Chen Fan add?

He nodded, acknowledging, "My visit today is to ask for your help with a matter."

Asking for her help?

Hadn't Chen Fan already troubled her enough since they'd met?

He had released Xiahou Wu, a murderer, without any concern. Now, he was worried about being a nuisance?

It was laughable!

Lu Xuanxin nodded, then bent her head down to attend to her tasks.

She reached for a file folder, opened it, and extracted the photographs inside.

All the photos depicted the dead body of Faang Liude.

"If it's such a hassle, then let's not discuss it. I'm not interested in hearing it anyway."

"That's not an option!"

Chen Fan made his way to the couch, sat down, clasped his hands together on his lap, and, with a smile, assured Lu Xuanxin, "Don't worry, I won't trouble you without cause. I'll assist you with the case investigation."

Lu Xuanxin momentarily paused her movements upon hearing this. After a brief pause, she set aside the photo she was holding and looked up at Chen Fan.

"If that's the case, speak plainly. There's no need for subtlety. I'm not keen on beating around the bush. What do you say?"

While he was unsure of Chen Fan's intentions, he couldn't deny that Chen Fan was a master at case investigation. With Chen Fan's involvement, unraveling this case would be significantly easier.

Chen Fan didn't delay further and revealed his intentions.

"Whoever managed to kill someone in Faang Liude's home, especially since Faang Liude was a renowned Master of Leg Techniques, must have found it no easy feat. I suspect it was Faang Liude's wife, but we lack evidence. I'd like to bring someone to examine the body and meet with Faang Liude's wife to help with the investigation."

Lu Xuanxin nodded in agreement, her face showing approval. However, upon hearing the rest of the statement, her expression turned icy, and she looked visibly upset. Allowing Chen Fan to examine the body was already an exception, but now he wanted to bring someone else along? That seemed out of the question. If the person Chen Fan brought turned out to be the murderer and they tampered with evidence, how would they continue their investigation?

Seemingly anticipating Lu Xuanxin's concerns, Chen Fan spoke up before she could object, "Don't worry, he's definitely not the killer. To prove it to you, I'll solve this case within a week. You can observe when we examine the body and meet his wife. Does that work for you?"

"One week?" Lu Xuanxin's expression softened considerably.

It seemed reasonable to her. As long as she could supervise, she felt confident that no foul play would occur under her watch. What was more, Chen Fan had committed to cracking the case in just one week.

They currently suspected Faang Liude's wife was the murderer, but nothing was certain, and there could be unexpected twists. Could the truth really be uncovered in such a short time?

"Yes, one week," Chen Fan confirmed. "Give me that time, and I'll unravel this mystery. Is that acceptable?"

With Chen Fan's assurance, Lu Xuanxin found no grounds to refuse. She nodded in agreement. "Fine, when do we start?"

"Tomorrow," Chen Fan replied.

He needed time today to plan his next steps. Normally, he wouldn't have to consider much if he were working alone, but now that Zhou Qianlong was involved, he had to factor in any potential complications. He certainly didn't want a repeat of previous incidents. Last time, it was Zhou Qianlong's confrontation with Feng Yuxiu that led to unexpected revelations. Without that altercation, there would have been no need to involve Feng Yuxiu at all. And if things had been different, Xiahou Wu's situation might have been better.

"Okay," Chen Fan said with a nod, standing up. He headed for the door and, without looking back, left the room.

Chen Fan hadn't expected to see someone wrapped up like a mummy right outside his door. Calling the figure a mummy was almost too kind—it was Xiahou Wu, his face so thoroughly bandaged that only his eyes, nose, and mouth were visible.

This guy really couldn't stay put. Despite his condition, he still felt compelled to seek out Chen Fan.

Approaching Xiahou Wu, Chen Fan couldn't help but express his disbelief, "Seriously, you've been beaten to a pulp. Why aren't you resting in the hospital instead of coming out here?"

"Did you hear that Faang Liude is dead?"

"Faang Liude was a renowned Master of Leg Techniques. Killing him wouldn't be easy. Was it Feng Yuxiu's doing?"

Xiahou Wu's face was unreadable beneath the bandages, but his urgency was palpable.

Chen Fan shook his head, looking at Xiahou Wu with a mix of frustration and concern. "You're in this state, and you're still concerned about Faang Liude's situation?"

With that, Chen Fan stepped around Xiahou Wu and made his way to the door. Hindered by his injuries, Xiahou Wu could only trail behind at a snail's pace. By the time Chen Fan reached the door, Xiahou Wu had barely moved.

Chen Fan couldn't help but admire Xiahou Wu's determination. Despite his severe injuries, he had managed to make his way here. That was impressive.

Exhaling deeply, Chen Fan crossed his arms and spoke with a hint of resignation, "Look at yourself, you're seriously hurt. What do you think you can accomplish in this condition? Are you sure you're here to help and not just slow me down?"

"Moreover, I'm not Lu Xuanxin. You've got the wrong guy. If you're looking to get information or resolve this issue, you should be seeking out Lu Xuanxin, not me. Got it?"

"I didn't get it wrong," Xiahou Wu insisted, pausing to catch his breath before continuing forward.

He was acutely aware of his limitations and knew that he wasn't in any condition to help. Nevertheless, he was determined to do whatever he could.

If he approached Lu Xuanxin, she would not agree.