Chapter 10 Eat and Sleep Well

"The record is finished, it's time to go home. Look, it's almost four o'clock in the afternoon. It will take more than an hour before I get home. That's too much!" Zhen Fan looked at his watch lazily, and took out his The phone, with six missed calls, all from Eddie.

Dial it back, and it will be connected immediately there.

"Hey, buddy, I thought you were kidnapped, or your body was mutilated. You know, if I didn't get through to my brother's cell phone after two phone calls, I would have called the police!"

Eddie let out a sharp cry, and the particularity of black vocal cords made Zhen Fan move the microphone far away from his ears.

"Where are you going? I am now..." Zhen Fan looked back at Sarah.

"No. 1156 Boulevard in the Santa Barbara neighborhood." Sarah said the name of the place.

"Did you hear that?... That's not my girlfriend, oh, I'm going out, waiting for you at the street corner, yes... the Special Investigation Bureau is next to it, okay, goodbye!"

After hanging up and putting the phone in his pocket, Zhen Fan waved at Sarah.

"Goodbye beauty!"

Zhen Fan also blew a whistle.

"You are also involved in this matter, don't try to escape!" Sarah threatened Zhen Fan, "And you are also my advisor, aren't you?"

"No, I'm not!" Zhen Fan strongly defended himself.

"Tomorrow, I will deliver the relevant documents to your door. Anyway, I know the way, and it's not far away!" Sarah raised the corners of her mouth and smiled smugly.

"I have a lawyer! Nelson, you know him? The villain among lawyers, tough! Don't you want to be in trouble?" Poor Charles, this is the fourth time he has been called by the wrong name by Zhen Fan. Some of the four times his name was spoken.

"But we police usually make some deals with lawyers, even if he's a villain!"

Sarah smiled and watched Zhen Fan run away.

"Boss, Chinese, or Japanese?"

A tall and mighty man came over, stretched his head and looked in the direction where Zhen Fan left.

"Brett, we have work to do!" Sarah ignored him and walked straight to her office, "Ren, Irene, we have work to do!"

Zhen Fan walked out of the investigation bureau, and just chose a somewhat shady place at the entrance of the street to stand, with a few coconut trees beside him.

"Gah!"

Eddie's taxi arrives, as fast as ever.

"Brother, are you in trouble? Look at the place behind you, there are cops infested there, you must be in trouble! Come in, tell me, I can give you pointers!"

Eddie was eloquent, and before Zhen Fan was done, he began to spit.

"Take me home first, I don't think about anything right now, it's like cooking a big meal by myself, and then going to bed after eating." Zhen Fan leaned comfortably on the seat.

The taxi flew right away.

After walking for a while, Eddie's mouth, which had been held back for a long time, began to restless again.

"Dude, does your trouble come from Tiaozi? I have dealt with Tiaozi a lot and have rich experience. Tell me, I will definitely be able to help you!"

"Shut up, Rick!" Zhen Fan replied lazily.

"Damn it, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie, Eddie..."

"Are you a repeater?"

"It's not funny,

You must remember my name, I am your brother, we are good buddies, aren't we? "Eddie was a little annoyed.

"Okay, Eddie, you're my buddy, but I just want to be quiet right now!"

"That's about the same!"

Eddie nodded contentedly, forgetting what he wanted to say. Soon at the door.

"Uh, Eddie...yes, it's Eddie. By the way, your younger brother, you mentioned just now!" Zhen Fan stood at the door and spoke to Eddie, "You said that your younger brother was killed by the lake. The strange fish in the lake dragged it into the water, didn't it? Which lake?"

"Yes, it's not far from the suburbs. If you start from Wine Valley, you can get there in half an hour! Damn, why are you mentioning this? It's better to stay away from there, my brother is not the only one there."

"I know, goodbye!"

Zhen Fan returned home, stretched his body comfortably, leaned on the sofa for a while, and then began to prepare his own dinner. Beef and Potato Stew, this dish is not a dish that I never get tired of, but Zhen Fan is too lazy to cook other dishes, this is the most convenient.

"Tuk tuk!" There was a soft knock on the door.

"Is that Claire?"

As Zhen Fan spoke, he opened the door, then looked down and saw Claire standing at the door, holding a baby tightly in his hands, his melancholy eyes lit up when he saw Zhen Fan, and a smile appeared on his face .

"I've been here twice, this is the third time, you're not at home!" Claire was led into the room by Zhen Fan, and then let her sit down on the sofa in the living room, while she held a metal bowl, Then put it on a tray and walked to the sofa, and put the bowl on the tea table. The smell of beef and potatoes made Claire swallow her saliva, and then looked at Zhen Fan pitifully.

"Want to eat?"

"En!" Claire nodded vigorously, looking at Zhen Fan expectantly.

"Wait a minute, little one!"

Zhen Fan found a plate, scooped some potatoes out of the saucepan, put a metal spoon on the plate, and waved at Claire.

"Come here, Claire, let's eat together!"

Claire clapped her hands, giggled and walked towards the dining table, climbed onto the chair, sat upright, and let Zhen Fan tie the napkin for her.

Claire could eat very well, a plate of beef and potatoes was quickly wiped out, and her belly was a little bulging. Then he went to lie down on the sofa, humming to digest food with his feet on his back.

"It's delicious, in the future...can I still eat it?"

Claire groaned for a while, then suddenly turned her head and blinked at Zhen Fan, asking hesitantly.

"Of course, Claire is an angel and a baby, so of course she can eat my beef stew!" God knows what angels and babies have to do with eating beef stewed potatoes. But these words were in Anclair's heart, she smiled with satisfaction, and lay on the sofa watching cartoons.

Zhen Fan sat on the side of her head, pinched her baby-fat face, and then slowly massaged her head with his fingers.

Claire was very comfortable, watched and soon fell asleep.

This little girl probably hasn't slept so peacefully for a long time. Zhen Fan thought for a while, walked into his study, took out a jade pendant, rubbed it in his hand for a while, then gently came to Claire's side, and carefully put the jade pendant around her neck.

There was another knock at the door, and then Anne's voice.

"Zhen, I'm here to pick up Claire!"

Zhen Fan carefully put Claire's head in place, slowed down, walked over to open the door, Annie stood at the door, and then saw Claire sleeping on the sofa.

"She's asleep! She's safe!"

Zhen Fan whispered to Annie and asked Annie to come in.

"She... likes being with you very much!" Annie looked a little embarrassed. After all, she was a little worried about him before, but after thinking about it, she felt that Zhen Fan was not bad. Begging, she let Claire come over.

"She came three times today, and you are not at home!"

Annie sat down a little shyly, opposite Zhen Fan.

"Well, yes, I have been delayed these days because of the exam for the medical qualification certificate!"

"Zhen, are you a doctor?"

Annie's voice was a little joyful. After all, her neighbor is a relatively noble professional, which makes people feel more at ease.

"Well, yes, it's Chinese medicine. When I was in China, I majored in Chinese medicine. I plan to open a Chinese acupuncture clinic. It's just on this street. However, I have to wait two months for the qualification certificate to be issued. Get down!"

Zhen Fan shrugged his shoulders, as if he didn't care.

"Oh, that's it! Congratulations first!" Annie stretched out her hand, and Zhen Fan gave it a soft squeeze.

"Thanks!"

"I have to take Claire home first, I have bothered you for so long, thank you!" Annie said, stood up, walked to Claire, picked her up carefully, and nodded to Zhen Fan .

"Claire had dinner with me. It was beef stewed with potatoes. It was a big plate. I think she can stop having dinner!"

When approaching the door, Zhen Fan said to Annie with a smile.

"Really? It's really good news. Claire hasn't eaten so much for a long time, and she hasn't slept so deeply for a long time. Thank you so much!"

Annie was a little surprised, but also a little grateful.

"It's okay, I believe she will have a good night's sleep tonight!"

In fact, it is.

Annie walked all the way back. Her husband Thomas saw Annie hugging Claire and was about to speak. Annie put her fingers on her lips and made a silent gesture. Under Thomas' surprised expression, she walked into Claire's room. Putting her gently on the bed, she didn't wake up during the whole process, and she slept soundly.

Just as she was putting down Claire, Anne's eyes fell on Claire's neck, and a crystal jade pendant tied with a red thread was worn on Claire's neck. I couldn't help but reach out and take a look!

"Is Claire asleep?"

Seeing Anne come out of Claire's room, Thomas asked.

"Yeah, it's weird, slept well."

Annie pursed her lips, then sat opposite Thomas, looking at him.

"Claire hasn't slept so well for a long time, and she doesn't eat well. Sometimes I'm really worried that she will collapse..." Annie said with red eyes and a choked voice. It was obvious that she was desperately trying to control her emotions.

"Perhaps we should let her get in touch with Zhen more. With Zhen, Claire is obviously much happier. She is in a good mood and can eat and sleep!"

Thomas tried to ease his wife's emotions and said some reassuring words.

"Well, maybe you are right. By the way, Zhen is still a doctor. He studied Chinese medicine in China. Maybe it has something to do with Chinese medicine? Maybe he can cure Claire!"

"Does traditional Chinese medicine have an effect on depression?"

Thomas looked at Anne in surprise. A long time ago, a doctor said that Claire had depression. God knows what kind of depression a child of this age has. They also said that it was autism, but there was no cure. better off.

"Maybe, but it does work, doesn't it?"

Annie pursed her lips, wanting to make a decision in her heart!