Life and Death Insurance – CH 057

Chapter 57

Suppressing his anger, Xiang Tian asked, “Why would Yu Xiaowan specifically go to a hospital in Shanghai for an abortion? Is it because her parents live in Shanghai?”

“Yes, but the police there can’t contact Yu Xiaowan’s parents yet. It seems her father has always been in poor health, and considering the rural environment would be better for his health, they moved back to their hometown last year. My colleague inquired with their former neighbors, and they said Yu Xiaowan has hardly been home in the past two years. Only her younger brother is at home. Perhaps it’s because her parents are always arguing, so the girl doesn’t want to go back. I heard that after they moved back to the countryside, her brother also went south with friends.”

The father was in poor health, so why wouldn’t the daughter go home to visit him? Wasn’t that suspicious?

“Where is Yu Xiaowan’s hometown?”

“Oh, I didn’t ask that.”

“Cousin, why didn’t you ask about something so important?!”

Being scolded by Xiang Tian, ​​Chu Feng became unhappy.

“Xiang Tian, ​​I’ve found so much for you in just one day, and you’re still not satisfied? How am I supposed to know what information is important to you? My colleagues in Shanghai only helped me out of friendship, and after working so hard all day, I still get blamed…”

Sensing that Chu Feng was about to explode, Xiang Tian quickly said, “Cousin, don’t be angry; it’s my fault. Can you help me find out more? All the information about Yu Xiaowan, the more detailed the better. I’ll even cook you a Manchu Han Imperial Feast later, okay?”

“That’s more like it. It’s a deal; you can’t go back on your word. I’ll get back to you as soon as I get the information.”

With delicious food in front of him, Chu Feng stopped arguing. He rambled on for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Xiang Tian slowly started driving. The information Chu Feng had provided had cleared up some of his doubts.

It turned out that Yu Xiaowan resigned not because she was getting married, but because she couldn’t get married. She was afraid others would find out about her pregnancy, so she left. Her death was just an accident; she must have planned to return soon, as evidenced by the fact that her clothes and belongings were all left untouched.

But who was the indirect culprit behind Yu Xiaowan’s death? Could it be Lin Hui? If so, everything would make sense. A woman with some wealth in the city who could help his career would be more attractive than a woman from out of town, right? So Lin Hui kicked Yu Xiaowan aside, took all the photos of them together, and even disregarded the fact that she was pregnant with his child.

But even if all these deductions were correct, what did they have to do with the truth?

Xiang Tian frowned slightly. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have reached the edge of the truth, but he had missed a crucial link, making it impossible for him to connect the whole story.

Which section was missing?

As the saying went, good news made people feel refreshed, and Manager Ling’s mood at this moment was a true reflection of this saying. His subordinates all secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed their manager’s mood had cleared up after the storm. What dark clouds had hung over them before was unimportant; what mattered was that they no longer needed to find excuses to desert.

The document Xiao Li typed was immediately signed after being submitted, and Ling Zhengzhong praised her repeatedly. “Well done. Type this one for me, too, thank you.”

Xiao Li took another document, rolling her eyes. She thought to herself, “People in love definitely have lower IQs.” She had simply submitted the document that had been rejected last time, unchanged. How come Manager Ling didn’t notice those three typos this time?

Cheng Jing brought Ling Zhengzhong a freshly brewed coffee, smiling as she asked, “Manager Ling, have you and your girlfriend made up? I heard from Sister Le Hua that you were unhappy recently because of her.”

“Hehe…” Not knowing what to say, Ling Zhengzhong simply smiled and nodded.

“The girl Manager Ling has taken a liking to must be very outstanding. When will you introduce her to us?”

This was a bit difficult. Although Ling Zhengzhong didn’t care what others said, he didn’t want to come out of the closet so soon.

Remembering Xiang Tian’s instructions, Ling Zhengzhong didn’t touch the coffee. He drank the bottled water he’d bought, and after the coffee cooled, he poured it into the flowerpot on the windowsill, then sighed as he stared at the lush green plants.

Using such expensive coffee as fertilizer for plants—wasn’t that a bit too extravagant?

But if he didn’t listen to his little hamster, he’d definitely be furious.

Thinking of Xiang Tian’s repeated instructions before he left for work, Ling Zhengzhong started to chuckle to himself. Although the little hamster was a bit nagging, his anxious expression still made him happy.

Happy times always passed quickly. Seeing that it was almost time to leave work, Ling Zhengzhong answered Xiang Tian’s call.

“Xiang Tian, ​​did Manager Monkey give you a hard time today?”

Knowing that Ling Zhengzhong would never remember Manager Hong’s name, Xiang Tian simply didn’t bother correcting him. He smiled and said, “No, he’s on a business trip. I’m on my way to your company now. Wait for me a bit.”

“Okay, see you in a bit.”

After hanging up, Ling Zhengzhong tidied up the documents he was working on, picked up his briefcase, and clocked out.

Just as Ling Zhengzhong approached the parking lot, he heard a heated argument coming from nearby. He recognized one of the shrill voices all too well—it was Lin Qiaoya’s soprano voice. This instantly ruined Ling Zhengzhong’s good mood for the day.

This woman had repeatedly caused him trouble, and he had already tolerated it time and again. What more did she want?

“It must be you, you vixen, who seduced Zhengzhong! He’s never said a harsh word to me before, but this time he actually hit me because of you!!”

Oh, that day, after he was drugged, he was afraid Lin Qiaoya would cause more trouble, so he slapped her. He didn’t expect that to become Lin Qiaoya’s excuse for causing trouble.

Ling Zhengzhong recalled how Cheng Jing had helped him out of a predicament last time. Could Lin Qiaoya be causing trouble for her because of that?

Sure enough, he heard Cheng Jing say softly, “Miss Lin, please calm down. I’ve never said anything bad about you to Manager Ling…”

“You’re still trying to deny it!”

Knowing Lin Qiaoya’s fiery temper, Ling Zhengzhong was afraid Cheng Jing would get hurt, so he quickly ran over. He saw Lin Qiaoya grabbing Cheng Jing’s sleeve, raising her right hand, and slapping Cheng Jing across the face. The two women were about the same height and build, but Lin Qiaoya was more aggressive. Cheng Jing staggered back several steps, her glasses knocking to the ground.

“Stop!”

Ling Zhengzhong rushed forward, grabbing Lin Qiaoya’s hand as she was about to swing it again, and snapped, “Haven’t you made enough of a scene?”

Upon seeing it was Ling Zhengzhong, Lin Qiaoya’s face immediately lit up with joy. Her previously fierce expression softened into a smile, but she said resentfully, “Zhengzhong, I know it was wrong of me to drug you last time, but it was because I love you. Please don’t be angry with me anymore, okay?”

“Miss Lin, please have some self-respect. Whether it was drugging or burglary, I don’t want to pursue it anymore, but please don’t harass me anymore!”

Lin Qiaoya was stunned, then said with a wronged expression, “I didn’t break in! I just wanted to apologize to you that day, and you think this of me!”

Ling Zhengzhong sneered, “Miss Lin, you know best whether I’ve framed you or not.”

He turned and helped Cheng Jing up, asking, “How are you?”

Cheng Jing hurriedly picked up her glasses that had fallen to the ground and put them on, saying, “I’m fine, I’m alright…”

Seeing the slight blush on Cheng Jing’s fair face, Ling Zhengzhong’s expression immediately darkened.