Life and Death Insurance – CH 023

Chapter 23

Yu Shenglin’s phone rang at that moment. He hesitated for a moment before answering, saying hesitantly, “Hello…”

He couldn’t hear the other end, but Yu Shenglin’s hand holding the phone trembled more and more violently. His already dejected face turned deathly pale, and suddenly he roared.

“I didn’t say anything, and I won’t say anything. Are you relieved now, you bastard!!”

The phone was violently slammed to the ground, the poor thing splitting in two after a brief, intimate kiss with the floor. Yu Shenglin staggered back several steps, clutching his forehead, bending over, and panting heavily.

If he were allowed to leave in this situation, who knew what might happen? Ling Zhengzhong quickly said, “Go to my room and rest for a while.”

Without further ado, he pulled Yu Shenglin into a nearby bedroom, closed the door, and whispered to Yang Yiqing, “Go keep him company.”

The latter’s eyes widened immediately, pointing to himself, “Why me?”

“You’re his lawyer; who else would it be?”

“But it’s already after work hours; I have no obligation…”

Before he could finish speaking, Ling Zhengzhong shoved him inside, then slammed the door shut. How Yang Yiqing would comfort Yu Shenglin was his business.

Closing the door, Ling Zhengzhong turned his gaze to Xiang Tian. “Xiang Tian, ​​what exactly happened?”

“…”

Xiang Tian’s attitude angered Ling Zhengzhong. “Why hide it from me? I’m a party to this whole affair; I have the right to know!”

“It isn’t that I’m hiding it from you. You saw it yourself; Mr. Yu doesn’t want to talk about this…”

Before Xiang Tian could finish speaking, Ling Zhengzhong pulled him to the sofa and leaned in, asking, “Xiang Tian, ​​aren’t we friends? If we are, tell me everything!”

Xiang Tian’s face flushed slightly. He instinctively shifted to the side, but Ling Zhengzhong pressed closer.

“Xiang Tian!”

Seeing this persistent man, Xiang Tian smiled helplessly.

“Alright, alright, I’ll tell you. Actually, Mr. Yu has a witness. He was with a friend when Shen Meimei had the incident. The reason he wired money to Shen Meimei was because of that person. Shen Meimei accidentally discovered his relationship with that person, so she took photos to blackmail them.”

“Shen Meimei actually did such a thing?”

This unexpected reason completely stunned Ling Zhengzhong. Wasn’t this extortion?

“Then who was Yu Shenglin with? A married woman?”

If that were the case, then everything would make sense. Given Yu Shenglin’s pride, paying Shen Meimei to keep quiet would be normal, so he couldn’t provide a witness. If he revealed the married woman’s name, he might temporarily prove his innocence, but on the other hand, it would likely cause a huge uproar.

But Yu Shenglin’s reaction just now was very strange. It seemed like that married woman was threatening him…

“Then you must know what that phone call was about?”

Xiang Tian’s face showed a strange expression. “It must be his friend.”

“That woman is too much. Not only did she not help, but she also called to threaten him? Yu Shenglin would rather be misunderstood than involve her; he’s a man of principle. And she still kicked him when he was down… But speaking of which, if Yu Shenglin doesn’t say anything, won’t he get into trouble?”

“Probably not. Don’t underestimate the police.”

“I don’t think your crazy cousin is any smarter,” Ling Zhengzhong muttered, then his curiosity was piqued again.

“Then, do you know who that woman is?”

Xiang Tian smiled, stood up, and said, “I’m going back now. Be careful yourself…”

He tried to leave, but Ling Zhengzhong immediately grabbed him.

“Xiang Tian!—”

“I didn’t know your curiosity was so strong.”

“It’s not that I’m curious; there’s no reason why you all know this, yet you keep it from me.”

Faced with the stubborn Ling Zhengzhong, Xiang Tian sighed, as if this man wouldn’t let him leave unless he explained himself clearly.

“His lover isn’t a woman, and he’s quite famous, so Shen Meimei blackmailed them…”

“Ah…”

A completely unexpected reason. Ling Zhengzhong pointed to Yu Shenglin’s room in utter surprise and said, “You mean… he likes men? He…”

Yu Shenglin’s arrogant demeanor didn’t seem like someone who liked men, but Xiang Tian had no reason to lie, and thinking about it carefully, he really hadn’t seen Yu Shenglin have a girlfriend.

“Wait, wait, little hamster, you stay here!!”

Seeing Xiang Tian about to leave, Ling Zhengzhong, in his haste, blurted out the nickname he’d been using for him. Xiang Tian clearly protested the nickname, calling out, “Zhengzhong!”

“Sorry…”

Although he was absolutely certain the nickname was perfect for Xiang Tian, ​​seeing the other’s displeasure, Ling Zhengzhong quickly apologized, then added, “Xiang Tian, ​​your place is quite far from here; why not stay here tonight too?”

Xiang Tian asked curiously, “Why do I have to stay? You only seem to have two bedrooms.”

“That’s why I’m asking you to stay—because I only have two bedrooms,” Ling Zhengzhong thought angrily.

His best friend always preferred to sleep alone, so wouldn’t that mean he had to share a bed with Yu Shenglin? It wouldn’t have mattered before, but now that he suddenly knew Yu Shenglin’s sexual orientation, he had to reconsider. He’d seen Yu Shenglin’s frantic state earlier; heartbroken and betrayed, who knew what he might do? What if that man went berserk in the middle of the night…

“They’ll share one room, and we’ll share one room. It’s settled!”

Ling Zhengzhong didn’t give Xiang Tian a chance to object, finalizing the decision with a single sentence.

Although the sofa in the living room could be used as a sleeping spot, he didn’t want to suffer in the dead of winter. Having Xiang Tian stay gave him an excuse to deal with Yang Yiqing.