Chapter 570: Temporary Change of Direction!

Why is Chen Xiao so interested in Chang Long?

It all stemmed from a suspicion by Lin Xi.

That is, eliminating the possibility that Zhu Nianying became a random target of some criminal.

Could it be that she was abducted midway by someone familiar to her?

Zhu Nianying didn’t have many acquaintances.

Apart from Qin Fei’s parents and her clinic colleagues and mentor, it was just her family.

Her life was very simple, even boring.

Moreover, she didn’t like socializing.

Furthermore, Zhu Nianying’s family was truly a mess.

So disastrous, like one might encounter a suspect with a criminal record.

So Chen Xiao wanted to observe Chang Long’s reaction when Zhu Nianying was mentioned.

Indeed, Chang Long’s expression did change.

When he first heard Zhu Nianying’s name, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Afterwards, Chen Xiao read some disdain in his eyes.

Later on, Chang Long became indifferent.

With these changes in expression, Chen Xiao could analyze many possibilities,

but the most likely possibility is.

In Chang Long’s mind, Zhu Nianying was just so-so.

Just like when he looked at his own wife, it seemed to be the same look.

Women were not important in his heart.

But, another quite likely possibility is he might be related to the case.

It’s just that in his eyes, Zhu Nianying’s life or death was like that of a small ant.

Chen Xiao continued to converse and observe.

In the end, he realized he still hadn’t gained any useful information.

Chang Long, being questioned repeatedly, soon grew annoyed:

"I’ve already said, I don’t know anything about Zhu Nianying. I stopped the old man and even locked him up with only one purpose: to get my money back! It is only right to repay debts since ancient times; even if it’s the emperor, I’m in the right."

"So once I get back that five thousand, my dealings with their family are over, no more ties."

"Really, I don’t know what you have to ask. That woman ran away herself, and when something happens you come to my house to ask all sorts of questions, it’s absurd...!"

At this point, Chang Long’s wife couldn’t help but complain.

But as soon as she began, before she finished, Chang Long glared angrily at her:

"If you keep your mouth shut, no one will take you for a mute. If you dare to say another useless word, believe it or not, I’ll tear your mouth apart!"

Scared, Chang Long’s wife immediately ran back into the house.

Chen Xiao glanced over, smiled, and asked:

"How did Zhu Nianbing, Zhu Nianying’s brother, die?"

"Old San didn’t tell you?" Chang Long looked surprised.

Chen Xiao replied: "He did say that his wife had someone outside, and he couldn’t take it anymore and killed himself, right?"

"Yeah, this was big news here last year, even now people still bring it up occasionally. But for their family, such things are normal; a family full of wimps, domineering at home but useless outside."

Chang Long sneered.

After a brief thought, Chen Xiao said:

"In that case, we won’t bother Mr. Chang any longer, farewell."

Chen Xiao had no personal grudge against Chang Long.

No matter what happened between others and Chang Long, it had nothing to do with Chen Xiao.

So after saying this, Chen Xiao got back into the car.

Zhu the Third looked around, thinking this job was really easy.

As long as... well, as long as he didn’t ask for trouble and said less, following the pace of these two bosses, they’d probably stay in Zhu Guan Town for some time.

Zhu the Third cheerfully got into Chen Xiao’s car, continuing to guide them to Zhu Nianying’s elder sisters’ homes.

But when passing by a rural primary school, Chen Xiao suddenly asked:

"By the way, Old San, do the kids around here go to school?"

"Of course! If kids don’t go to school, they’ll never amount to anything and will never leave this place. If I have kids in the future, no matter how hard or tiring it gets, they have to attend school."

"If they dare not go, I’ll break their necks!"

Zhu the Third still talked a lot.

But truth be told, these words, whether heartfelt or not, were among the most serious he had ever spoken.

"Did Zhu Nianying go to school?"

"Yes, all in her family went to school."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao immediately frowned.

"This doesn’t seem logical, considering their family clearly favors boys. I’d believe her brothers went to school, but girls too?"

"Their plans were long made. Although education is an expense, the investment brings big returns! You wouldn’t know, but when her dad married off her three sisters, he kept bragging that his daughters were educated!"

"What does that mean? It means educated girls are more valuable!"

As Zhu the Third said this, he looked thoroughly disdainful.

Chen Xiao thought for a moment, then asked: "Do you know how far she went in school before dropping out?"

"Middle school, I think. All the daughters in her family attended up to middle school before being taken home, no matter their grades. Zhu Nianying used to always rank first or second here, and when she was taken home she cried so much the whole village felt sorry for her!"

Zhu the Third spoke with a sigh.

Seeing his expression, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but say:

"You really should find a woman and settle down. If possible, have a child, maybe you wouldn’t be like this."

Zhu the Third sighed: "Who doesn’t want to have a wife and children? Not everyone wants to live like I do. Alright boss, let’s hit the road again."

Seeing Zhu the Third not wanting to discuss it further, Chen Xiao asked no more.

But after driving for a while, when passing by a middle school, Chen Xiao changed his mind:

"Old San, that school should be the one Zhu Nianying attended too, right?"

"Yes, those with poor family conditions study there, those with better conditions go to the county. But back in the day, everyone went out from there."

"Old Gui, head directly to the school, it’s not the holidays, so there are teachers there. If we’re lucky, we might meet one of Zhu Nianying’s former teachers!"

Old Gui nodded, driving straight to the middle school.

Once they arrived at the gate, Old Gui even retrieved some cigarette packs from the car’s trunk for Chen Xiao:

"President Chen, having these on the road greases the wheels."

Chen Xiao gave a thumbs up: "You really thought of everything."

"Heh, just work experience."

Chen Xiao acknowledged, and with a pack of cigarettes, the three of them smoothly entered the campus.

They walked straight to the teachers’ office.

But by now it was dark, and the office was empty.

Looking around, Chen Xiao noticed dormitory lights lit in many rooms, so they headed that way instead.

Just as they reached the bottom of the building,

Chen Xiao was surprised to hear the sound of mahjong being played inside.

Smiling, Chen Xiao followed the sound.

Upon reaching the dormitory door where mahjong was being played, Chen Xiao opened it, grinning, "How’s the luck, teachers?"