"Are you sure you don't want tripe?"
"No, definitely not. Don't put it on my side … How can I buy something so strange in a supermarket?"
"Alright, forget it if you don't want it."
Chen Zhao and Fali were eating hotpot. It wasn't their first time actually.
Ever since she'd tried it once, Fali couldn't stop.
The preparation of hotpot was actually very simple. The only troublesome part was the pot base and dipping sauce.
It wasn't easy to make the pot base. Chen Zhao liked the bone soup and the spicy pot base the most.
Fali's appetite was lighter. Of course, it didn't mean that she didn't eat meat. She just couldn't eat spicy food.
Like Chen Zhao, she was a carnivore.
She ate vegetables, but she had to have meat in every meal. She couldn't be satisfied without meat.
After all, Fali was a member of the Coastal Rescue Team. She had a lot of activities.
If she only ate vegetables, she wouldn't be able to fill her stomach.
Today, they were eating a double-pot, mainly because Chen Zhao had bought a lot of offal.
Actually, only Americans didn't eat offal. This was related to their history.
In countries with no memory of famine, animal scraps were slaves to them.
However, Chen Zhao still kept his eating habits and tastes from before he went abroad. He liked tripe and all kinds of offal.
He couldn't change other people's eating habits, but he wouldn't change his eating habits for them either.
The two clinked their beer bottles and drank directly.
Fali had never been a lady, at least not since she moved in.
Chen Zhao had never seen Fali's ladylike side. She was always careless.
In her words, it was too hard to pretend to be what others thought she was in her own house.
Fali's pot base was beer soup. She really didn't expect the bone soup with beer to be so delicious.
Fali loved the pot base. She couldn't stop eating it.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Fali was eating the bone.
"Go and open the door. I'm busy."
Chen Zhao smacked his lips and jogged to the door.
Seeing David, he immediately pulled Leonardo. "Perfect timing. Come in for dinner. I'm having dinner with Fali."
"Chen, I'm working," Leonardo said awkwardly.
"Work?"
"Chen, did you have a conflict with Deppler earlier?"
"Who's Deppler?"
"A gangster from the town."
"Did he call the police? He harassed her, so I taught him a lesson. "
"He's dead."
"Why?" Chen Zhao's eyes widened. "You suspect that I killed him?"
"No, we've already investigated. After your conflict, you and Fali went to the supermarket and then came back. There are many surveillance cameras, so you're not a suspect. I'm just here to interrogate you. I don't even need to record your statement," Leonardo explained.
After all, Chen Zhao was one of his few friends. He didn't want to lose Chen Zhao because of this.
"Well, since you're done with your questions, can you come in and eat? Fali and I prepared a lot of food, including our China specialties. Come on. "
Leonardo looked left and right. Finally, he stepped into Chen Zhao's house.
Leonardo didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up the bowl prepared for him and started scooping.
"Hmm, this is delicious. What is this?"
"Tripe."
"What's tripe?"
"Eat your food. Why are you asking so many questions?" Chen Zhao rolled his eyes at Leonardo.
"It's so delicious. I've never eaten this before."
Fali was confused. "Is it really that delicious?"
"Leonardo, how did that Deppler Raas die?"
"Who's Deppler?"
"The gangster who harassed you earlier."
"No way, he's dead?" Fali exclaimed, staring at Chen Zhao.
It was no wonder that she had such a big reaction. After all, she'd told Chen Zhao to kill him with magic.
In the end, the gangster really died. She couldn't help but be shocked.
The first thing she thought of was that Chen Zhao had killed the gangster with magic without anyone noticing.
"He died in his own house. His heart was dug out and placed in his own hands."
"Wait … let's finish eating first," Fali said, covering her mouth.
However, Chen Zhao and Leonardo were calmer. Leonardo was a cop and had seen many dead people.
As a doctor, Chen Zhao had seen many too. As long as it wasn't a bloody mess, he wouldn't feel disgusted.
Eating big pieces of meat and drinking big mouthfuls of wine, the three of them ate in full swing.
Fali finally tried tripe. Actually, as long as one could overcome their psychological resistance, tripe was really delicious.
Its special texture and chewiness made it easy to get addicted.
"What animal's organs are these?" Leonardo asked.
Chen Zhao was stunned. He didn't want to tell Leonardo, but he was worried that he'd be disgusted after knowing the truth.
"My grandparents are Italian immigrants. We eat organs," Leonardo said. Leonardo said, "I also know how to make tripe buns, but I really can't remember what animal's innards this is."
"It's also tripe, but it's the inner layer."
"No wonder."
Knock, knock.
Just then, someone knocked on the door again.
Chen Zhao opened the door. It was Melson.
"Melson, come in."
"No, I still have work. I'm here for Leonardo."
"Uh …"
"I saw his car outside, so I guessed he was here."
"Boss." Leonardo hurriedly ran out.
"Melson, I'm sorry. I was the one who dragged Leonardo in."
"It's okay. Chen, do you know who the victim had a conflict with?"
The first person Chen Zhao thought of was Ken. When he'd returned this afternoon, he'd seen Ken arguing with Deppler.
However, Chen Zhao still hid it. "I-I had a conflict with him," he answered.
"Is there anyone else besides him?"
"I've only moved here for a month. I don't even know everyone in town. Before today, I didn't even know the victim."
"Okay. If there's any news, remember to contact me."
"I will." Chen Zhao invited again. "Do you want to come in and eat? We're having hot pot today."
"No, next time. I still have to go back to the scene."
"Okay, I won't keep you. Bye."
Chen Zhao walked Melson and Leonardo to the door. He saw the house opposite. Ken was also at the door. He seemed to be looking in their direction.
Chen Zhao's heart skipped a beat. Could it really be related to Ken?
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