Life and Death Insurance – CH 018

Chapter 18

After a while, Xiang Tian put down the documents in his hand, looked up at Chu Feng, and said, “That car definitely won’t be returned. You should call Chang Qing back and also have them search the area around the restaurant; maybe they’ll find traces of it.”

Chu Feng said, “I thought of that too, but I still held onto a sliver of hope. However, since you’ve said that, it’s probably hopeless.”

Hey, what kind of sign language were these two cousins ​​using? Why couldn’t he understand a word?

Ling Zhengzhong looked at Xiang Tian unhappily and asked, “What’s going on?”

Chu Feng’s playful expression vanished, and he explained to Ling Zhengzhong earnestly, “I investigated the license plate number Xiang Tian gave me. The car that almost hit you was rented from a car rental company this morning. The renter was a tall man, a local, but I believe his ID was forged. We were lying in wait at the company, hoping he would return the car, but it seems unlikely. Mr. Ling, it appears you’ll need to accompany us to the police station. The rental company has video footage of that person; please confirm if it’s someone you know.”

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Wait, another trip to the police station? Was that car not simply accelerating but intentionally striking someone?

Upon hearing that he was going to that place he loathed, Ling Zhengzhong was immediately reluctant, not only because of his unpleasant experience last time, but also because he had a lot of work to do at his company; how could he spend all his time worrying about such trivial matters?

Seeing his displeasure, Xiang Tian quickly said, “Zhengzhong, my cousin only wants you to identify people, not suspect you. It won’t take you long.”

Alright, for the sake of the little hamster, Ling Zhengzhong had no choice but to nod in agreement.

At the police station, after watching the video footage five or six times, Ling Zhengzhong finally couldn’t help but say, “I don’t recognize him. Even if I watched it ten more times, I still wouldn’t recognize him.”

A low-brimmed hat and wide-rimmed glasses; a medium build, but the oversized down jacket made him look somewhat bulky. And because the camera was mounted high on the wall, his face wasn’t clearly visible. However, Ling Zhengzhong was certain he didn’t recognize this person.

“Really, no recollection? Maybe we met once?” Chu Feng persisted.

“I meet so many people every day; how could I possibly remember them all? I can’t say for sure if we met once, but this person definitely isn’t someone I know!” Ling Zhengzhong explained impatiently.

They had originally thought Xiang Tian would come with them, but coincidentally, the insurance company called and called him back halfway through the trip. As a result, Ling Zhengzhong was left alone to deal with this eccentric policeman, who not only asked him numerous questions but also made him watch the video footage over and over again, seemingly determined not to let him leave until he recognized him.

“I should have known better than to come. Places like this are indeed easy to get into but hard to leave.”

As Ling Zhengzhong was inwardly sighing, Chang Qing rushed in from outside and said to Chu Feng, “The rented car has been found. It was parked two blocks away from the Fu Jiachen Restaurant on a quiet street corner. I asked the residents nearby, but unfortunately, no one noticed who had parked it. However, there’s been some progress in Shen Meimei’s case.”

He handed the documents to Chu Feng, who, after reading them, immediately said, “Summon Yu Shenglin!”

Note that it was “summon,” not “ask to assist in the investigation.” This immediately piqued Ling Zhengzhong’s curiosity. He wanted to ask Chu Feng what concrete developments had occurred, but just then, his friend rushed in.

“Zhengzhong, are you alright?” Yang Yiqing greeted Chu Feng before turning his gaze to Ling Zhengzhong.

“Hey, your news came way too fast.”

Yang Yiqing leaned closer and whispered to him, “I already told my friends at the police station to keep an eye on your case. If you get into trouble, let me know immediately. And I was right.”

“Old friends always are better friends,” Ling Zhengzhong chuckled, playfully punching his best friend.

After giving the orders, Chu Feng told Ling Zhengzhong he could leave. Ling Zhengzhong and Yang Yiqing came out together, only to hear Chang Qing complaining behind them, “Boss, you’ve gone too far! We’ve been waiting there without even eating, and you’ve gone to a fancy restaurant to enjoy yourself. Remember to treat us next time!”

Then came Chu Feng’s dry laugh.

“This crazy cop doesn’t even have money to pay his own bill; how could he remember to treat you guys?”

Ling Zhengzhong imagined Chu Feng’s embarrassed expression and couldn’t help but laugh.

Unbeknownst to Ling Zhengzhong, shortly after he left, Xiang Tian called.

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“Cousin, how’s Zhengzhong?”

“Zhengzhong, ‘Zhengzhong,’ you two seem to have only known each other for a few days, yet you’re calling each other so affectionately…”

“Cousin!!”

After being scolded by Xiang Tian, ​​Chu Feng had no choice but to change the subject.

“The car has been found, but the person who rented it is nowhere to be found. Also, we’ve officially summoned Yu Shenglin. There’s something you’ll never guess: a week before Shen Meimei was hit, a large sum of money was deposited into her bank account, and the remitter was none other than Yu Shenglin.”

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, then an immediate question: “The reason!”

“That depends on his own confession.”

“Cousin, let me know as soon as you have any news!”

“Hey, Xiang Tian, ​​this is just a simple frame-up; why are you so worried?”

“He’s my client…”

“Cousin, a client is someone who signs a policy. He hasn’t signed yet, so you’re not even friends. Don’t worry about the case. Don’t forget, you’re just a lowly insurance agent. You’re lucky to keep your job. Don’t meddle in other people’s business, okay? If anything happens, Auntie will kill me.”

“Cousin, this has nothing to do with clients or friends. I’ve already gotten myself into this mess; how can I just stand by and do nothing? Zhengzhong is in danger right now. If you can’t find anything on Yu Shenglin, you need to send someone to protect him immediately.”

Faced with the stubborn Xiang Tian, ​​Chu Feng had no choice but to surrender.

“Brother understands. I’ll report everything about Ling Zhengzhong to you immediately, okay? But as for protection, I don’t have that privilege. I’m just a lowly policeman, not the police chief.”