Life and Death Insurance – CH 031

Chapter 31

During the three-day New Year’s holiday, aside from the first day when Xiang Tian went out to sell insurance, he spent the remaining two days with Ling Zhengzhong. The two grown men went to the amusement park, arcade, and bowling alley, places Ling Zhengzhong would never normally frequent, and surprisingly, he thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Furthermore, Ling Zhengzhong took Xiang Tian to Yang Yixi’s gym for an afternoon workout. Seeing Xiang Tian’s thorough knowledge of all the exercise equipment, he reaffirmed that this little hamster was perfectly suited to be a fitness instructor.

During this time, Xiang Tian also moved some of his clothes and personal belongings to Ling Zhengzhong’s house, officially becoming Ling Zhengzhong’s roommate. Under Ling Zhengzhong’s coercion, he had no choice but to produce the already prepared insurance policy, which the latter signed without hesitation, then added Xiang Tian’s name as the beneficiary.

Ling Zhengzhong didn’t know why; perhaps it was just because he liked Xiang Tian’s gentle smile and didn’t want him to be scolded by Manager Monkey, but the surprised look the other man gave him still made him feel a little embarrassed.

“Oh…it’s just a beneficiary; it doesn’t matter who you fill in.”

With the policy signed, Ling Zhengzhong felt less preoccupied. He took a moment to call Yang Yiqing, only to learn that he had officially become Yu Shenglin’s lawyer and legal advisor and was now staying at his house, eating and drinking for free. Ling Zhengzhong also inquired about Yu Shenglin’s mental state and learned that he had let go of that matter and would go back to work after New Year’s Day. Ling Zhengzhong felt relieved.

The happy holiday passed in the blink of an eye. On his first day back at work, after eating the breakfast Xiang Tian had made for him, Ling Zhengzhong was about to leave when Xiang Tian called him back.

“Zhengzhong, drive carefully.”

“Okay.”

This response was very much like that of a married couple.

Watching Xiang Tian, ​​still wearing his apron and busy in the kitchen, Ling Zhengzhong suddenly had a thought: he wanted to eat the food the little hamster cooked for the rest of his life.

After Ling Zhengzhong went to work, feeling quite pleased with himself, Xiang Tian also left. He clocked in at the company first, then went out to sell insurance.

These past few days, he had used his connections to investigate Ling Zhengzhong’s ex-girlfriends. Those two girls, along with several of his female friends, were all innocent. After reviewing everything, Xiang Tian’s attention settled on a strange person.

Le Hua!?

This girl, who had once pursued Ling Zhengzhong, had been devastated by his rejection. If she wanted to, she could easily have taken the BMW keys from him without anyone noticing. But she was now married and pregnant…

Xiang Tian thought for a moment, then mentally crossed out Le Hua’s name.

Lin Qiaoya?

This woman had the opportunity to commit the crime, but she couldn’t get the car keys. Unless there was an accomplice, but what was the motive…?

According to Ling Zhengzhong, if Lin Qiaoya was still harassing him, it proved she still had feelings for him, making it impossible for her to steal the car and frame him.

Xiang Tian crossed out this name as well.

If they set aside the entanglements of romantic relationships, what was the other party’s motive for wanting to kill Ling Zhengzhong?

Or perhaps that carefree Ling Zhengzhong had inadvertently made enemies at some point?

The woman in red?

Was it just a coincidence, or was there an ulterior motive in the woman who took the opportunity to drink with Ling Zhengzhong the night before the incident?

Xiang Tian’s sixth sense told him this woman was the most suspicious, but unfortunately, the clumsy and careless Ling Zhengzhong couldn’t even draw her face…

If all else failed, maybe he should go to the police station and do some jigsaw puzzles?

As soon as this thought crossed Xiang Tian’s mind, the image of Ling Zhengzhong vehemently shaking his head in opposition immediately flashed before his eyes.

The insurance sales went smoothly that day; he visited several companies. On his way back to the company, Xiang Tian received a call from Chu Feng.

“Tian, ​​as expected, no fingerprints were found on Ling Zhengzhong’s package, but some chemical fibers and hair were left, confirming it belonged to a woman. Also, there’s been a breakthrough in another matter. The person who rented the car with the fake ID was caught; he’s an unemployed hoodlum. We initially suspected him of being involved in a theft case and arrested him to intimidate him, but it turned out he revealed the car rental details.”

“Did you find out who instructed him?”

“He said it was a tall woman he met while strolling on the street. The woman asked him if he wanted to make money, then gave him money and his ID to rent a car. After the car was rented, she paid him a large sum of money. But that idiot couldn’t even draw a basic picture of her face. He said the woman was wearing sunglasses and a mask and had big, wavy hair, completely obscuring her face.”

So it really was related to a woman.

“Xiang Tian, ​​that Ling Zhengzhong seems like a womanizer. Could it be some woman taking revenge on him out of love? Don’t get involved…”

“Cousin, Zhengzhong seems carefree, but he’s actually a very upright person. I trust him.”

“You’ve only known each other for a few days, and you dare say such things? You’re finished! Have you fallen for him again?”

“Cousin, I do have a good eye for people…”

“You? If you did, you wouldn’t have been publicly humiliated back then!”

Xiang Tian gave a bitter smile after Chu Feng brought up the past.

“Cousin, that was all in high school. After experiencing so much danger these past few years, I know who to trust.” He paused, then added, “Cousin, can I come to your place now and have you show me Zhengzhong’s statement from the police station that day?”

Chu Feng was startled by his words. “What are you saying? Xiang Tian, ​​this is against the rules. Besides, if you want to know something, just ask Ling Zhengzhong, right?”

“His testimony at the police station should be the most accurate. The incident had just happened, and Zhengzhong would definitely give a detailed account to prove his innocence.”

“No way! You can disregard the law yourself, but I can’t break it.”

“Cousin, I just bought your favorite abalone congee and brought it to you. The documents just happened to be on the table, so I might have glanced at them a few times. That’s not against the rules, is it?”

“You brat, be careful! Your sales pitch wasn’t very good; you used all your cleverness on this. Come on over, I’m actually a little hungry. Remember to get some for Chang Qing, too.”

“Thanks, cousin.”