Chapter 582: A Refreshing Shift in Perception

Chen Xiao hoped Zhu Nianying wouldn’t turn out like Su Ting.

But sometimes, he had absolutely no faith in people’s hearts.

Because there’s a saying: what you can’t have is always in turmoil!

What couldn’t Zhu Nianying get?

Parental love!

Just like Kang Mao, who, despite having Zhu Nianying, did not have her love.

Even though he’s now married with children, he still can’t forget Zhu Nianying.

So Chen Xiao came here to figure out if Zhu Nianying would end up the same way!

But if that huge sum of money really returned to her parents, or her brother’s hands.

Then her parents shouldn’t be so harsh to her.

Unless, there was something suspicious about Zhu Nianbing’s death.

As Chen Xiao was piecing these thoughts together, the argument between Zhu Nianhong and her parents finally ceased.

The bodies of the two elderly were already decaying.

No longer able to argue for hours and hold their ground as they did in their youth, or even a few years ago.

Weary, they sat in their chairs.

Zhu the Third started to mediate.

"Uncle Six, Auntie, people should look forward. Everything in the past is already in the past; the immediate priority is to find Yingzi, isn’t it?"

"Moreover, Yingzi is always your family, alive or dead!"

"Hmm, Old San is right. According to my investigation, Zhu Nianying should have a property whose whereabouts are currently unknown. That property’s amount is significant, and to find it, we must first determine whether she’s alive or dead."

At this moment, Chen Xiao finally spoke up.

Upon hearing the word "property," the parents of the Zhu Family instinctively raised their heads.

Zhu Nianhong frowned, "Yingzi has been learning medicine at the clinic, she earns a salary, but besides covering her own expenses, how could she have any property?"

"I can’t disclose her property for now, but it should exist, barring the unexpected."

While speaking, Chen Xiao occasionally glanced at the parents of the Zhu Family.

If they had received money from Zhu Nianying, they would be feeling guilty right now.

However, after Chen Xiao finished speaking, a deep hatred reappeared in their eyes that hadn’t been there for long.

The intensity of this hatred made Chen Xiao instinctively feel.

Could it be that Zhu Nianying really sent money back home?

And could Zhu Nianbing’s death be related to that money?

So they hate Zhu Nianying?

Chen Xiao thought this was possible, but not comprehensive.

There might be other possibilities!

Just as Chen Xiao was a bit uncertain, President Zhuang’s driver happened to call him.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao could only excuse himself to take the call.

"Hello, this is Chen Xiao."

"Hello Mr. Chen, I’m Old Liu, President Zhuang’s former driver."

"Hello Master Liu, Mr. Huang should have told you about the matter, right?" asked Chen Xiao.

Master Liu responded with an "um," and said, "He mentioned a bit, saying Mr. Chen wanted to ask me about President Zhuang and Dr. Zhu, right?"

"Yes, Master Liu, being President Zhuang’s personal driver, you must know Dr. Zhu quite well, right?"

Chen Xiao began to guide the conversation.

Master Liu calmly said, "Indeed, very well, but I’m not sure what Mr. Chen wants to ask?"

"How was the relationship between President Zhuang and Dr. Zhu?"

"Very good, President Zhuang would often joke when he saw Dr. Zhu, saying his life was in Dr. Zhu’s hands."

"And how did Dr. Zhu respond?"

"Dr. Zhu doesn’t joke much, and rarely smiles. President Zhuang would always struggle to get a smile out of her."

A scene envisioned itself in Chen Xiao’s mind.

After thinking it over, Chen Xiao decided not to beat around the bush:

"How long would each of Dr. Zhu’s treatments for President Zhuang generally last?"

"Sometimes an hour, sometimes two, depending on President Zhuang’s condition, because each time required acupuncture, which took time."

"I see. Did you ever see anything unusual between President Zhuang and Dr. Zhu?"

Chen Xiao got to the point.

Master Liu was startled, then asked, "Unusual things? Mr. Chen, I don’t understand."

Chen Xiao hesitated a bit.

Could it be, Zhu Nianying really deceived Kang Mao, leaving his heart shattered?

Yet Chen Xiao felt he shouldn’t be so quick to conclude, so he bluffed:

"Master Liu, Mr. Huang should have told you some things about me, right? So when I ask certain questions, I might have already confirmed some things!"

The other end of the phone went silent.

His silence alerted Chen Xiao immediately.

A few seconds later, Master Liu replied, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

"Do you really not know what I’m talking about? Or are you trying to protect President Zhuang, who treated you well and is now gone?"

"I...."

"Master Liu, no need for that. I know a lot now, and what I need is a definite answer. If you find it hard to speak over the phone, I’ll have to make a trip to Hai City to talk face-to-face."

"But when I go, it might not just be me. Of course, I hope you understand, this isn’t a threat. It’s just that Dr. Zhu’s matters might now relate to a criminal case!"

"And in Hai City, if you ask around, you’ll know I’ve done quite a few things in that city."

Uttering this, Chen Xiao felt utterly helpless.

But coercion and temptation are common tactics, as long as they don’t cause much harm, it’s sometimes okay to use them.

Master Liu’s mental defense wasn’t particularly strong.

Or maybe as President Zhuang had passed away two years ago, Master Liu’s loyalty had waned over those two years.

So, Master Liu sighed and said, "How did you learn about those things?"

"Dr. Zhu told someone herself, and I found that person."

"I see," Master Liu realized, then helplessly said:

"Mr. Chen, you know I’m just a driver, and I do whatever the boss instructs. Indeed, there was something fishy between President Zhuang and Dr. Zhu, and I even accompanied Dr. Zhu to get the child aborted."

Chen Xiao’s eyes widened instantly.

Zhu Nianying was involved with President Zhuang, it was true!

This truth made Chen Xiao’s entire body shiver slightly.

The shiver wasn’t because this information was crucial to the case, but because it greatly altered Chen Xiao’s perception of Zhu Nianying.

"So, Zhu Nianying was President Zhuang’s woman, right?"

"Yes."

"She even had a child with President Zhuang?"

"Yes."

"At that time, President Zhuang was in his seventies, right?"

"Even though a man’s physical functions decline with age, it doesn’t mean he’s incapable."

"Was it President Zhuang who wanted her to abort the child she was carrying?"

"No, it was Dr. Zhu herself who wanted the abortion, and President Zhuang never knew about it till his death!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao’s eyes widened once more!