Killer and Healer Novel (English Translation)

Chapter 8.

"And?"

"Although the cause of these people's deaths is a combination of poverty and disease, most of them were using opium. As long as they smoke opium, one year is enough to make a well-off home impoverished, and three years is enough to make a strong man bedridden, unable to work and provide for his family."

Chen Yu Zhi bit his lip, Chu Ran could see the restrained anger in his bright eyes.

"The slum used to be a small fishing village more than ten years ago, but after the establishment of Shengde Church, it shrank into the present slum." Chen Yu Zhi continued, "This is a parish, and the influence of the priests here is far greater than that of the police station. I don't think Father Andrew was unaware of what was going on in this area."

"So, you are doubting him..."

"I can't help but doubt him."
Chen Yu Zhi bowed to Chu Ran and said, "I'm sorry for asking you to do such a dangerous thing, but to find out the truth, I can only ask you, Ms. Cheng. So please think about it."

"No need to think about it, I'll help you."

Chen Yu Zhi raised his head in surprise and saw Chu Ran's straight smile.

"All the dangerous things will be done by you. I'll just help, and the others would not suspect me." She smiled slightly, "Moreover, it's only men who can be brave and heroic."

"...Thank you."

"No need," Chu Ran said, "I'm just saying that Bai Qing was right to choose you to convince me."

Chen Yu Zhi stared at her, puzzled, but Chu Ran saw his expression clearly.

"I know he used a pseudonym. My name is also not "Miss Cheng". Chu Ran said clearly, reaching out to Chen Yu Zhi, "But I think that when this matter is over, we will go our separate ways. So, we don't need to care about these details."

Her open-minded attitude made Chen Yu Zhi smile, and he gently shook her hand back in agreement.

"You're right, we just happened to be traveling on this rugged road for the same purpose, but it's still nice to meet you."

"Me too."

As dusk approached, the street lights started to shine. The number of guests in the Blue coffee shop gradually increased.

There was a car parked on the corner of the street not far from the cafe, and the curtains were tightly drawn.

Song Rong sat in the driver's seat, next to Sun Yongren. Jiang Yue Lou was in the back seat, quietly observing from the gap.

A black Bentley car parked in front of the Blue coffee shop, and Father Andrew got out of the car.

"He's here." Jiang Yue Lou whispered.

Song Rong nodded, slid the front window down a little bit, and stretched out his hand to hang a red ribbon on the rearview mirror.

Chu Ran was blending coffee absently, stirring up brown ripples. Ali, a female classmate who was working with her, walked back with the tray she had just collected. At this time the revolving door opened, and Father Andrew walked in, wearing a well-made suit and holding an exquisite walking stick, and walked to the place where he usually sat.

Ali was very excited, "Hey, that rich old gentleman is, here again, I'm going to make a tip!" She wanted to go out with the menu but was pulled by Chu Ran.

"Let me go. I know his usual taste." Chu Ran said, "I will give you half of the tip."

She walked over with the menu and asked Father Andrew what he wanted to order, and the priest waved his hand, "It's fine, same as usual."