My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1318 Calm

Others said that a few suspicious outsiders had come to the town recently and seemed to be planning something secretly.

Zhou Xing thought these clues might be related to the case, so he decided to investigate these suspicious people. After some twists and turns, he finally found the whereabouts of those outsiders. However, when he led the detectives to arrest them, he found that those people had disappeared without a trace.

The case reached a stalemate, and Zhou Xing was in a very low mood. He felt that his incompetence had failed the people's trust in him, and also failed his original ambition. Just when he was in despair, the arrival of a person changed everything.

On this day, Ling Xue, the chief of the Criminal Division, came to the police station to assist in investigating the theft. After reviewing the files at the crime scene and some clues collected by Zhou Xing, Ling Xue made a bold hypothesis. She believed that this theft was not simply for money, but there might be a bigger conspiracy behind it.

Ling Xue pointed out that the wealthy businessman usually had close contacts with some officials in the town, and these officials had inextricable ties with certain forces in the capital. She suspected that some people in the capital deliberately created chaos to achieve their ulterior motives, and stole the property of the wealthy businessman to divert attention and implement their real plan.

Zhou Xing was shocked after listening to Ling Xue's analysis. He didn't expect that such a complicated conspiracy was hidden behind this seemingly simple theft. He admired Ling Xue spontaneously, but at the same time he was ashamed of his previous limitations and short-sightedness.

Under Ling Xue's guidance, Zhou Xing and his detectives re-examined the clues of the case and adjusted the direction of the investigation. They began to secretly investigate the relationship between the wealthy businessman and the officials in the town and the forces in the capital, looking for possible evidence and breakthroughs.

After a period of hard work, they finally found some clues. It turned out that a minister in the capital was impeached for corruption and bribery. In order to keep his position and wealth, he secretly instigated his men to come to Qingping Town, trying to divert the court's attention by framing wealthy businessmen and creating social chaos.

After Zhou Xing and Ling Xue got the solid evidence, they took quick action. They arrested the officials and their subordinates involved in the conspiracy one by one and reported the evidence to the higher authorities. In the face of the ironclad evidence, the criminals had no choice but to confess their crimes. The grievances of the rich businessman were redressed, and Qingping Town returned to its former peace.

The successful investigation of this case made Zhou Xing look at Ling Xue with new eyes. He realized that Ling Xue was not only smart and wise, but also had firm beliefs and fearless courage. In Ling Xue, he saw what he lacked - deep thinking and keen insight.

Since then, Zhou Xing often asks Ling Xue questions and learns from her case-handling methods and way of thinking. Ling Xue also generously imparts her experience and knowledge to Zhou Xing. In the process of working together, the two gradually develop a deep relationship.

As time goes by, a series of bizarre cases happen in Qingping Town. Some people in the town disappear inexplicably, and strange noises are often heard in some places at night. These cases attract the attention of Zhou Xing and Ling Xue, and they decide to jointly investigate.

After preliminary investigation, they found that most of these missing people had one thing in common, that is, they had all been to an abandoned old house outside the town at a specific time period. This old house has been abandoned for many years. Legend has it that it was once the residence of an evil wizard, and it hides many unknown secrets and treasures.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue suspected that the disappearance of these people was related to the ancient house. In order to find out the truth, they decided to go deep into the ancient house to investigate.

On a moonlit night, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue led several detectives to the door of the old house quietly. The door of the old house was closed, and there was a gloomy atmosphere around it. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue carefully pushed open the door and walked in.

The old house was completely dark, with only a faint moonlight shining through the window. They walked slowly into the house in the moonlight. Suddenly, a cold wind blew in, making everyone shiver. Then, a strange sound came from deep inside, as if someone was crying softly.

Zhou Xing's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. He held the sword tightly in his hand and looked around vigilantly. Ling Xue calmly analyzed the surrounding environment. She noticed some strange symbols and patterns on the wall, which seemed to hide some special information.

They walked slowly along the corridor, taking every step with extreme caution. Suddenly, a huge black shadow jumped out from the corner and pounced on them. Zhou Xing reacted quickly and swung his sword to meet it. After a fierce fight, they found that it was a huge black cat.

After the black cat was driven away, they continued to go deeper into the old house. In a secret room, they found some clues about the missing people. It turned out that those people were kidnapped here by a mysterious gang of thieves. This gang of thieves knew the secret of the treasure hidden in the old house, so they wanted to use these people as hostages to force Zhou Xing and Ling Xue to hand over the clues of the treasure.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue saw through the conspiracy of the thieves gang, and they cleverly dealt with the thieves gang. In a fierce battle, Zhou Xing, with his superb martial arts and fearless spirit, successfully defeated the leader of the thieves gang and rescued the kidnapped people.

As the case was solved, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's prestige in Qingping Town grew. Their love story also spread throughout the town and became a legend among the people.

However, their relationship was not smooth sailing. As Ling Xue was born into a family of officials, she knew that her family had an important mission and responsibility. Zhou Xing was just an ordinary constable. Although he had extraordinary abilities and noble qualities, in the eyes of the world, their status was very different. After Ling Xue's parents learned about her relationship with Zhou Xing, they firmly opposed their relationship. They believed that Zhou Xing was not worthy of Ling Xue and could not bring her happiness and glory. They hoped that Ling Xue could return to the capital, choose a husband who was well-matched, and revive the family's reputation.

Ling Xue was caught in a dilemma. She loved Zhou Xing deeply and was unwilling to give up their relationship; but she did not want to disappoint her parents and bear the charge of being unfilial. In a painful struggle, she decided to temporarily leave Zhou Xing and return to the capital to persuade her parents.

Zhou Xing understands Ling Xue's difficulties. He knows that he cannot promise Ling Xue a bright future. But he still loves Ling Xue deeply and is willing to wait for her. During the days when Ling Xue was away, he worked harder, hoping to improve his ability and status, so that one day he could be worthy of Ling Xue.

Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. Ling Xue has gone through many hardships and obstacles in the capital, and finally convinced her parents. Her parents were moved by her persistence and sincerity and agreed to let her be with Zhou Xing.

Ling Xue returned to Qingping Town with great joy. She couldn't wait to see Zhou Xing. When she appeared in front of Zhou Xing, Zhou Xing couldn't believe his eyes. He ran over excitedly and hugged Ling Xue tightly.

After many hardships, the two finally got together. They held a grand wedding in Qingping Town and received the blessings and recognition of the people in the town.

Life after marriage is sweet and happy. With the support and encouragement of Ling Xue, Zhou Xing constantly improves his abilities and qualities. With his outstanding performance and outstanding talents, he is gradually promoted to the captain of the Qingping Town Police Station. Ling Xue continues to work in the Criminal Investigation Department. She has achieved even more brilliant results in criminal investigation and made important contributions to maintaining social fairness and justice.

The couple worked hand in hand to strive for the prosperity and stability of Qingping Town and the happy life of the people. With their efforts, Qingping Town became increasingly prosperous and became a model for the surrounding areas. Their love story has been passed down by people and inspired future generations to pursue true love and justice.

Once, during the critical stage of the main structure construction, a rare rainstorm occurred. The heavy rain poured down, and the construction site was seriously flooded. Some concrete structures that had just been poured were at risk of being damaged by rain. Zhou Xing was anxious and immediately led the construction workers to take emergency protective measures. They covered the concrete structure with plastic sheets and set up water retaining cofferdams to prevent further inflow of rainwater. At the same time, pumping equipment was arranged for drainage operations. Ling Xue also joined the rescue team without hesitation. She assisted Zhou Xing in coordinating resources from all parties, checking whether the protective measures were in place, and reporting the situation to the owner and relevant departments in a timely manner. With their joint efforts, after a night of hard work, they finally succeeded in saving the concrete structure from damage.

After this storm, the relationship between the two people is also quietly changing. They are no longer limited to communication about work, but begin to share each other's life stories, hobbies, and innermost dreams and aspirations. On a quiet night, the project site is brightly lit. After a busy day, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue sit in the temporary office of the construction site to rest. The starry sky outside the window is twinkling, as if telling the story of this city.

In a quiet countryside, there is a large-scale fishing ground, which is the result of Ling Xue's years of hard work. And next to it is Zhou Xing's well-managed farm.

Ling Xue, a determined woman, has had a strong interest in fishing since she was a child, and this love gradually evolved into the motivation for her to start a business. With her deep understanding of fishing, she raised funds everywhere and finally built this fishing ground that combines leisure and entertainment. The fish pond in the field is crystal clear, with a variety of fish species and shaded by green trees. It is a great place for urban people to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax. In order to attract more customers, Ling Xue not only spent a lot of time on the layout of the fish pond environment, but also worked hard on supporting services. From a comfortable rest area to professional fishing equipment rental, to providing delicious fish cooking services, she strives to make every guest who comes here satisfied.

Zhou Xing's farm is another lively scene. He was originally a white-collar worker who worked hard in the city for many years. After getting tired of the fast-paced life in the city, he resolutely returned to his hometown, inherited the land left by his ancestors, and started his own farm business. The farm grows a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, and there is also an area for free-range poultry and livestock. Visitors can experience the fun of picking fresh fruits and vegetables by hand and feel the simplicity and innocence of rural life. Zhou Xing also ingeniously opened some farm-specific courses, such as traditional farming culture explanations, handmade agricultural products, etc., which are deeply loved by tourists, especially families who come with children, and they are full of praise for this entertaining and educational experience.

At first, the two businesses were independent and peaceful. Lingxue's fishing ground and Zhouxing's farm each had a stable source of customers, and they developed together in the wave of rural tourism. However, as time went on, some subtle contradictions began to gradually emerge.

During holidays, a large number of tourists flock to this rural area. Due to the limited parking space and the shared parking lots of the two farms, there is often a shortage of parking spaces. Some tourists park their cars at the border of the other party's site for convenience, which has caused dissatisfaction and disputes among the staff of both sides. Once, a regular customer of Ling Xue was furious because the farm tourists parked their cars randomly and scratched his car when he picked it up. He found Ling Xue angrily and argued that the fishing ground was poorly managed. Although Ling Xue felt wronged, she had to apologize to the customer and negotiate compensation, which made Ling Xue feel a little bit of resentment towards Zhou Xing.

In addition to parking problems, water use disputes also followed. The local water resource allocation is already tight, especially in the dry season. The fishing ground requires a lot of water to maintain the water quantity and quality of the fish pond, and the irrigation and daily operations of the farm are also inseparable from water. Sometimes, when the upstream water supply is insufficient, both parties hope to give priority to their own water needs, which makes the originally harmonious relationship even more tense. A fierce quarrel broke out at the water distribution point. Zhou Xing accused Ling Xue of privately intercepting the flow, affecting the growth of crops on the farm; Ling Xue retorted that Zhou Xing did not reasonably plan water use and wasted it seriously. The two refused to give in to each other and almost fought. In the end, the situation was temporarily calmed down after the villagers' persuasion.

The accumulation of these contradictions has brought the relationship between Ling Xue and Zhou Xing to a standstill. They began to be wary of each other, and no longer actively cooperated in some village collective activities as before. They even competed secretly to see how popular their respective businesses were. Seeing the once harmonious neighbors become like this, the old people in the village couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh. They tried to mediate many times, but with little effect.

On a summer afternoon, a sudden rainstorm broke the tranquility of the countryside. The heavy rain quickly caused a flood disaster. Due to its low terrain, Ling Xue's fishing ground was the first to be severely affected. Part of the dam of the fish pond was washed away, and many carefully raised fish floated downstream and struggled in the water. Ling Xue was anxious and hurriedly organized employees to rescue and save the people, but in the face of the raging flood, their strength seemed insignificant.

Just when Ling Xue felt desperate, Zhou Xing rushed to the scene with the farm staff. It turned out that after seeing the disaster here, Zhou Xing realized that if the fishing ground was severely damaged, the reputation of the entire rural tourism would be affected.