Life and Death Insurance – CH 054

Chapter 54

The two sat back down on the sofa, and Ling Zhengzhong explained, “This girl isn’t my ex-girlfriend. We’re just colleagues, but I honestly don’t remember her name.”

He pointed to some other photos of similar scenery, saying, “These were taken half a year ago when the company organized a trip to Huangshan. She dragged me to take them, and gave me a copy after they were developed.”

“You said she dragged you to take them?”

Xiang Tian looked at the photo. The girl in the photo looked away, seemingly absent-minded.

“Aren’t you very close?”

“We just nod when we meet. I don’t even remember her name. She seems to be in Yu Shenglin’s department, but I haven’t seen her in a long time. Maybe she resigned?”

Ling Zhengzhong suddenly looked at Xiang Tian as he said this. “Good heavens, you don’t suspect her, do you? You’re so paranoid.”

Xiang Tian smiled. “I was just asking casually.”

Ling Zhengzhong was about to speak again when Xiang Tian’s phone rang. He answered it for a while before hanging up.

“Who was it?”

“It was my cousin. The results of the crime scene investigation are in. The perpetrator is a woman, about 1.7 meters tall, weighing less than 50 kilograms, and of slender build. However, no obvious evidence, such as fingerprints or hair, was left at the scene, so they summoned Lin Qiaoya. Her height and weight match the perpetrator’s, and she was at your apartment last night. The building’s CCTV captured her entering and leaving. The police suspect it was a deliberate act of revenge. However, Lin Qiaoya only admitted to going to your apartment to see you but denied breaking in.”

“What a coincidence! It must be her!”

“Regarding this, Lin Qiaoya said someone called her to tell her you were at home, so she wanted to go see you because that person had also called her before to reveal your whereabouts—that’s the time she drugged you at the bar. Lin Qiaoya didn’t suspect anything. She went there immediately after receiving the call, but no one answered the doorbell after several rings. She thought you were deliberately ignoring her, so she left in anger.”

“Someone called to tell her my whereabouts? No wonder she was able to find me at the bar so conveniently, and she even premeditatedly drugged me. Xiang Tian, ​​did you ask if the person who tipped her off was male or female?”

“Lin Qiaoya said the other person’s voice was very deep and fast, like it was a recording, but she couldn’t tell…”

“Is she an idiot? She doesn’t even know if the person is male or female, yet she came to find me based on what that person said? Maybe she made all this up to deceive people. Xiang Tian, ​​do you think Lin Qiaoya will be detained?”

Looking at Ling Zhengzhong’s expectant expression, Xiang Tian found it somewhat amusing.

“My cousin said there’s no clear physical evidence that Lin Qiaoya trespassed, so they’ll probably let her go immediately…”

“Are you kidding me? I was locked up for twenty-four hours because of suspicion. Why can she be released right away? It isn’t fair at all!… Mmm…”

Xiang Tian’s moist lips were already pressed against Ling Zhengzhong’s, slowly kissing and pecking at his restless lips and teeth. It seemed this was the only way to calm Ling Zhengzhong down.

Sure enough, after a soft groan, Ling Zhengzhong immediately returned the kiss, excitedly entwining his tongue with Xiang Tian’s, preventing him from pulling away. Their lips were tightly sealed together. The photo album slipped off them, and as Xiang Tian bent down to pick it up, Ling Zhengzhong grabbed his hand and pressed his passionate kiss back down.

“Don’t mind it…”

He was a bit hot-tempered today. The most important thing now was to vent. Everything else could wait.

“Zhengzhong, I need to lay out the freshly dried bedding. Would you like to sit on the sofa for a while?”

Upon hearing Xiang Tian’s instruction, Ling Zhengzhong remained lying on the hard mattress, showing no intention of moving.

“My back hurts! You bastard, couldn’t you have been a little gentler?”

The complaint made Xiang Tian blush slightly. He had been gentle enough; he hadn’t hurt him at all. Besides, who had been constantly telling him to go faster, deeper? Clearly, this was just Ling Zhengzhong’s excuse for not wanting to move. He shook his head helplessly, picked up his lover by the waist, gently moved him to the sofa, and then brought in the freshly dried bedding to spread on the bed.

“Yang Yiqing just called to say he and Yu Shenglin will be coming to see you tonight. He heard about what happened and said he wants to calm your nerves. I’ll go out and buy some groceries to entertain them.”

Ling Zhengzhong, comfortably lounging on the sofa, heard Xiang Tian’s words and casually replied, “What do you mean by ‘calm your nerves’? He meant they are coming for a meal. They are old friends; there’s no need to buy them anything special.”

Although he said that, Xiang Tian still went to the nearby supermarket and bought some fruits and vegetables. He then busied himself in the kitchen. Ling Zhengzhong felt bad and pretended to help Xiang Tian, ​​only to be jokingly pushed away.

At dinnertime, the doorbell rang, and Yang Yiqing and Yu Shenglin arrived with a large bag of fruit and pastries.

After a few days of not seeing them, Yang Yiqing and Yu Shenglin seemed even closer than before. Ling Zhengzhong was astonished by Yang Yiqing’s excellent information network. Listening to his detailed account of Lin Qiaoya’s statement at the police station, Ling Zhengzhong wondered just how many spies his best friend had planted.

While everyone was chatting, Xiang Tian brought out the dishes one by one. The two diners immediately focused on eating, completely ignoring Ling Zhengzhong, their host. However, they didn’t forget to flatter Xiang Tian, ​​showering him with praise, practically begging him to come home and become their personal chef.

After enjoying the delicacies, the conversation returned to Lin Qiaoya. When Ling Zhengzhong learned that Lin Qiaoya had been released, he couldn’t help but launch into another tirade. Yang Yiqing, unable to contain himself any longer, retorted, “Zhengzhong, do you really hate her for bothering you? Or are you holding a grudge against her for drugging you? Then again, her bothering you proves you’re attractive. The fact that she drugged you is why you and Xiang Tian suddenly became so close. From any perspective, Lin Qiaoya is entirely innocent.”

Unexpectedly, Yang Yiqing even knew about the drugging incident. Ling Zhengzhong turned to look at Xiang Tian in surprise. Yang Yiqing smiled and said, “No need to look at Xiang Tian. Lin Qiaoya was so scared that her legs went weak the moment she entered the police station. Before they even asked anything, she confessed everything, including drugging you, of course…”

Confessed everything? Did that mean Chu Feng and Chang Qing knew about his embarrassing affair?

Ling Zhengzhong’s mouth dropped open. Looking at Yu Shenglin’s barely suppressed laughter, he felt utterly humiliated. Luckily, no one knew about his submissive role. Fortunately, Xiang Tian looked quiet and handsome, like the submissive one. It was best if only the two of them knew; they absolutely couldn’t let it get out.

During their conversation after dinner, Xiang Tian brought out a photo album and showed it to Yu Shenglin. Upon seeing the photo of Ling Zhengzhong and the girl, Yu Shenglin immediately exclaimed in surprise, “Isn’t that Yu Xiaowan? I didn’t expect Ling Zhengzhong and her to have something going on…”

Before he could finish, Ling Zhengzhong scolded him.

“What nonsense are you talking about? I was just dragged into taking pictures, okay? I didn’t even know her name. By the way, did she resign? I haven’t seen her in ages.”