Life and Death Insurance – CH 063

Chapter 63

When he woke up again, it was dusk. The entire ward was quiet. Unable to get a call from Xiang Tian, ​​Ling Zhengzhong idly played a game on his phone. He was having fun when his phone rang.

Ling Zhengzhong quickly answered and heard Xiang Tian’s clear voice.

“Xiang Tian…”

“Zhengzhong, you’re awake? I couldn’t get through on the phone; I was worried about you…”

“You jerk, if you were really worried, you would have stayed with me. In TV dramas, the protagonist always has their lover by their side after waking up. You weren’t here; I thought something had happened to you.”

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Hearing Ling Zhengzhong’s complaint, Xiang Tian laughed. “I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I thought I’d get back before you woke up, but I just called my cousin and found out you were already awake.”

“I’m not a pig; I wouldn’t sleep that long. Where are you now? When are you coming back? There’s no one here; I’m so bored…”

“Oh, that’s because I told my cousin not to let anyone near you. Don’t complain; I’m out of the airport now, on my way to the hospital. Also, I’ve found out about Yu Xiaowan’s situation. You need to be careful of Cheng… beep… beep…”

Xiang Tian’s unfinished words disappeared with a long electronic tone. Ling Zhengzhong looked at his phone screen strangely and found that it was out of battery. He had used up the battery playing games.

What did Xiang Tian mean by that? What did he want me to be careful about? Be careful of my health (shēntǐ)…?

Ling Zhengzhong was pondering this when there was a soft knock on the door. He looked up and saw Cheng Jing enter, carrying a large bouquet of flowers and a bag of fruit and drinks.

“Cheng Jing? What brings you here? Did no one stop you?”

Ling Zhengzhong glanced behind Cheng Jing but didn’t see anyone else following. Didn’t Chu Feng say he had someone protecting him? Why did it seem like no one was outside?

“Who stopped me?” Cheng Jing followed Ling Zhengzhong’s gaze and looked outside.

Since no one was there, Ling Zhengzhong didn’t bother to explain. He simply said “Oh” and changed the subject.

“Manager Ling, I’m sorry I’m late.”

Cheng Jing placed the flowers in the vase on the windowsill and said with a smile, “I just finished work at the company and rushed over. Sister Le Hua wanted to come see you, too, but I persuaded her not to. She’s pregnant now, and I was worried about tiring her out. But Manager Ling, you look great.”

“Oh, it’s nothing serious, just a head injury. I slept all day. Staying in the hospital is so boring. I wonder if I can be discharged soon.”

Ling Zhengzhong had been feeling down for most of the day, and now that he had someone to talk to, he immediately started complaining.

Cheng Jing smiled and said, “Manager Ling, judging from your condition, you should be able to be discharged soon. I heard your house was burned to the ground. I was worried about you on my way here. Thankfully, you’re alright; you’re truly blessed.”

As she spoke, she took out a can of juice she had bought and handed it to Ling Zhengzhong. Ling Zhengzhong was thirsty, and seeing it was in a can, he didn’t refuse. He thanked her and opened it, taking several sips.

“Hmm? This juice tastes a bit strange…” Ling Zhengzhong clicked his tongue, feeling a bitter aftertaste.

“Manager Ling, perhaps it’s because you just woke up and your sense of taste hasn’t fully recovered yet?”

Ling Zhengzhong felt a little embarrassed by Cheng Jing’s comment. “Maybe.”

“Manager Ling, since you’re bored, why don’t we go for a walk? The air in the ward feels really stuffy.”

“Yes, I thought so too.”

Ling Zhengzhong was feeling incredibly stuffy, and upon hearing Cheng Jing’s suggestion, he immediately agreed without hesitation. As the two pushed open the door to leave, Ling Zhengzhong vaguely saw a flash of cold light behind Cheng Jing’s glasses, but a careless person would only think it was a reflection of the lenses and wouldn’t pay it any mind.

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Chang Qing wasn’t outside the ward. Ling Zhengzhong guessed that the young policeman must have sneaked off somewhere to rest, so he didn’t give it any further attention.

Because Ling Zhengzhong’s ward was on the eighth floor, Cheng Jing suggested going to the rooftop to watch the sunset. Ling Zhengzhong naturally didn’t object, so the two of them went up the stairs to the tenth-floor rooftop. As soon as they opened the door, the fresh air from outside rushed in. Ling Zhengzhong walked to the edge of the rooftop and saw the setting sun gradually disappearing into the vast horizon in the distance, its afterglow shining obliquely. Occasionally, a bird would fly by. Even in the desolate sunset, there was a sense of tranquility. Ling Zhengzhong couldn’t help but take a deep breath and said, “The view here is really nice.”

“It’s quite nice, so Manager Ling, you should take the opportunity to look at it a few more times.”

A cold, slightly mocking voice sounded from behind Ling Zhengzhong, causing him to turn around in surprise. He saw that Cheng Jing had taken off her glasses, revealing a refined and beautiful face.

Huh? Why did Cheng Jing look so familiar after taking off her glasses…?

This thought only flashed through his mind before Ling Zhengzhong was immediately frightened back a few steps by the other woman’s cold, hateful gaze. He suddenly remembered what Xiang Tian hadn’t finished saying—be careful of Cheng… Jing!

Ignoring the somewhat stunned Ling Zhengzhong, Cheng Jing followed him to the edge of the rooftop. Looking at the distant scenery, she said, “What a beautiful sunset! But Manager Ling, you seem to have forgotten an ancient poem: ‘The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it’s nearing dusk.'”

“Oh…”

Stunned by Cheng Jing’s completely different demeanor, Ling Zhengzhong didn’t understand her meaning for a moment. He simply responded unconsciously.

“Manager Ling, I took off my glasses. Don’t you think I look familiar?”

Ling Zhengzhong hesitated. “Very familiar!”

He and Cheng Jing had definitely met before, but he just couldn’t remember.

Cheng Jing snorted.

“Of course, we’ve met. The night before your girlfriend Shen Meimei’s car accident, we drank together. I was wearing a red coat, and you even complimented me on how pretty I was. Manager Ling, you really have a bad memory. It’s only been a few days, and you don’t even remember? I wonder if all men are like this?”

“It’s you?!”

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Upon hearing Cheng Jing’s words, Ling Zhengzhong immediately realized.

The reason he couldn’t remember was that the woman in red that night was so alluring and seductive, exuding a captivating charm, while Cheng Jing, who went for the interview, had an elegant and refined white-collar demeanor and wore gold-rimmed glasses. Therefore, Ling Zhengzhong hadn’t connected the two at all.

“What exactly is your purpose in approaching me?!”

At this point, Ling Zhengzhong naturally wouldn’t naively believe that Cheng Jing’s interview at his company was merely a coincidence.

Seeing Cheng Jing’s cold smile and silence, a thought struck Ling Zhengzhong, and he exclaimed, “It was you! You stole my car keys, ran over Shen Meimei, and framed me!”

“You’re not entirely stupid after all. Not only that, I was the one who tried to run you over in the parking lot, I was the one who hired someone to kill you, and I also mailed the package, broke into your room, and set fire to your house—I did it all!”

“Why…why?”

After being shocked for so long, these were the only words Ling Zhengzhong could utter. He understood, of course, that Cheng Jing was responsible for everything, but why? He and she were complete strangers; what kind of hatred could drive this woman to commit such insane acts time and time again?