Chapter 1429: Suspicion

Chapter 1429: Chapter 1429: Suspicion

Although he had been given anesthesia, perhaps it hadn’t taken effect yet. Zhuang Shaoyang truly felt the piercing sensation of the needle; the pain was excruciating, and he was sweating from his forehead. Yet, Ouyang had a calm and leisurely demeanor.

It was just six stitches, and they were done quickly.

Ouyang instructed the nearby female nurse, "Pass on the rest of the precautions to him."

After speaking, he turned and left.

"Take care, Doctor Ouyang," the nurse said, and immediately started explaining to Zhuang Shaoyang about abstaining from spicy, irritating foods, among other things.

Zhuang Shaoyang recovered from the recent rush of pain and looked at the door, lost in thought.

If someone didn’t know better, they’d think Doctor Ouyang had a vendetta against him.

Back in the office, Ouyang immediately called Kong Lizhen.

"Zhenzhen, I’ve been busy since this morning and just found a moment to call you. Do you miss me?"

"Alright, alright, I won’t say it. I just wanted to tell you some good news."

"I ran into Zhuang Shaoyang. His hand is injured."

"Isn’t his adopted daughter living in our hospital? She died this morning. The cause of death was wrist-cutting suicide. Honestly, a man like him is really unreliable. That woman caused him to lose his family, and the next moment he’s back in her arms without any principles. Truly foolish. Unlike me, I only love you, Zhenzhen."

"Hey, Zhenzhen..."

Ouyang glanced at his phone; the call had been disconnected. He pursed his lips. He had spoken the truth, yet her attitude was so cold.

But it doesn’t matter, with time, she would naturally realize his worth.

Earlier, he was worried about rivals in love; now it seems calling him a rival would be elevating him.

In the hotel, after hanging up the call, Kong Lizhen relayed Ouyang’s words to Mu Yan.

Mu Yan also shared Zhuang Yi’s purpose in coming to Upper City.

She frowned and said, "So it was wrist-cutting suicide. She truly was ruthless to herself."

"I also didn’t expect Liang Rongsheng’s daughter to be so unyielding, rather break than bend. If that’s the case, then why did she resort to drugs earlier?" Kong Lizhen sighed.

It’s not that she sympathized with Zhuang Chujiao, just that it was regretful a life ended like that.

Mu Yan pondered for a moment, then said, "What you said reminded me of something."

"Hmm?"

Mu Yan spoke solemnly, "I’ve interacted with Zhuang Chujiao for quite some time, and have some understanding of her. She’s spoiled and capricious, pampered and undisciplined by her family, never taking the slightest hardship—otherwise, she wouldn’t have been with Jiang Yutai. Moreover, when she fractured her leg initially, she wanted to deceive her grandparents and escape responsibility for trying to harm me. In the end, out of fear of pain, she bribed the doctor to fake a fracture. From any perspective, she doesn’t seem like someone who would risk her life."

Quickly, she added, "Of course, it’s possible that she felt she couldn’t turn things around this time, her reputation ruined, coupled with the harsh reality, ultimately forcing her to take a desperate path."

Upon hearing that Zhuang Chujiao had once harmed Mu Yan, Kong Lizhen’s face darkened, "Forget it, let’s not talk about her. It’s ultimately her own wrongdoing."

"Yes." Mu Yan nodded. The thought had just suddenly arisen, perhaps she was overthinking.

She suddenly felt a bit dizzy and sat down on the sofa.

Seeing this, Kong Lizhen asked, "Nuannuan, are you feeling unwell?"

"No, maybe I’m just a little tired. A bit of rest should make it better." Mu Yan smiled at her.

Kong Lizhen felt some guilt, "It’s my fault. Since you’re not feeling well, I shouldn’t have let you accompany me swimming."

"Godmother, don’t say that. It’s not related to you." Mu Yan smiled, "I’ll be fine once I lie down."

Kong Lizhen noticed her complexion had been off these days and said, "Your face hasn’t looked good for a few days now. We should go to the hospital for a check-up."