Killer Nights

Chapter 78: Viewing a Corpse on a Rainy Day

It continued to rain as Jiang Zhengkai and A-Jiao left Uncle Cai’s noodle shop.  A-Jiao handed her umbrella over to Jiang Zhengkai and then placed her head on his shoulder.  Meanwhile, Jiang Zhengkai held her in his embrace before the two walked out hugging one another.

“Honey, can we not go home yet?” A-Jiao asked softly as she cuddled in Jiang Zhengkai’s embrace.  “You said I could come with you to take a look at Sister Xiu.”

“Today?”  Jiang Zhengkai stopped dead in his tracks as he heard A-Jiao’s request.  “But it’s raining today,” he said as he looked at A-Jiao uncertainly.  His point was clear: aren’t you scared to visit the police morgue on such a stormy evening?

“Can I please go?” begged A-Jiao.  “I miss her.  I just want to see her…”

“Okay, fine,” acquiesced Jiang Zhengkai when he saw the look on A-Jiao’s...