Chapter 613: First Suspicion!

Lin Xi thought of a possibility.

That possibility was terrifying!

But she couldn't say it out loud.

She knew Chen Xiao would definitely understand what she was alluding to.

However, even if Chen Xiao figured it out, he would never think in that direction.

"Honey, don't get excited. I know what you're thinking, but that possibility doesn't stand a chance!"

Chen Xiao comforted Lin Xi.

He thought his wife was somewhat losing her composure.

Yet Lin Xi said very seriously, "Chen Xiao, I'm a police officer, I have more authority to investigate cases than you do. I'm already the head of the criminal investigation team at the substation, and I may be able to ascend to even higher positions in the future."

"But that's just my job. In my life, I'm a woman, your woman!"

"I clearly know, I have what I have today, I have risen so quickly in such a short time, all because you've been quietly supporting me. So, in life you're the one I rely on, and in work, the one I depend on."

"Or, if I were to selfishly say, we as a couple have met many people who have been kind to us. But no one holds a candle to you in my heart!"

"Moreover, competition in business is far more ruthless than the methods of killers in homicide cases! As long as the benefits are enough, many businessmen are willing to betray, to use anything!"

Chen Xiao, of course, could understand Lin Xi's feelings.

But he felt that possibility was still too extreme.

After thinking it over, he said very seriously, "You've just been promoted to captain, you're leading the team's work, you shouldn't be distracted at this moment, I won't come to harm."

"And if my guess turns out to be true? Do you think I'd have any mood to work?"

"Even if you come to Shencheng City, nothing will change. Trust me... everything is within my control." Chen Xiao said lightly.

Lin Xi took a deep breath, gradually calming down from her initial shock.

She knew she had been impulsive just now.

But just as she herself had said, in her heart, Chen Xiao was always her number one.

"Alright, I don't want my suspicion to be true either. If the final result is the best we imagined, I will reflect on myself seriously."

"What you've said, only I know. Come on, don't overthink it, focus on your work."

"Yes, I'm waiting for you at home, take care."

With that, Lin Xi hung up the phone first.

Chen Xiao put down his phone, replaying Lin Xi's speculations in his mind.

The guesses she made were startling and bold.

When the benefits are enough, businessmen are willing to betray or use anything.

The person Lin Xi was referring to was very clear.

But Chen Xiao thought this was Lin Xi letting her emotions cloud her judgment.

He trusted Guo Zhengchang—completely and utterly!

Of course, he was also well aware that the interests involved in moving into Li Hai, or even eliminating the Qi Family, were enough to drive people insane.

Still, he believed Guo Zhengchang would never use him for anything.

This trust had been built by Guo Zhengchang time and again for Chen Xiao.

Breathing out a long breath, it was as if he was exhaling the shock within him.

Chen Xiao quickly regained his calm and continued to ponder the issues.

Although Lin Xi's reasoning was somewhat extreme and driven by emotion,

the outcome she deduced was based on the less likely something seemed, the more likely it was.

Chen Xiao thought this base logic wasn't wrong, and so his mind was filled with the image of another old man.

Huang Zhao!

While digging into the past with Lin Xi, everything seemed to begin with Guo Zhengchang's health issues.

But Huang Zhao had only been a step behind Guo Zhengchang in terms of mishaps.

In Chen Xiao's heart, Guo Zhengchang was ruled out, yet Lin Xi's deduction held a certain degree of reason.

So naturally, Chen Xiao now suspected Huang Zhao!

Because whether it was him, Guo Qing, or Guo Zhengchang, they were all caught up in this case.

Currently, Guo Zhengchang was abroad, Guo Qing needed to cooperate with the police investigation since he was the legal representative of Dragon Cauldron, where a body was found on the major project site.

Even Chen Xiao himself, if not for certain ties, would have had to cooperate fully with the police investigation, even if he wasn't suspected of hiding the body. He wouldn't have the current freedom.

Of course, suspecting Huang Zhao was just a conjecture.

After all, there are few who would deliberately kick the stone they're balancing on.

Unless, after kicking that stone, he could gain unprecedented benefits!

This was why Chen Xiao added Huang Zhao to his list of suspects.

Moreover, there was another reason: the true top three of the Sacred Heart Church were far too mysterious!

So mysterious that no one in this world could describe their appearance!

The more mysterious it was, the more it suggested anyone could possibly be one of the top figures in the Sacred Heart Church!

Including Huang Zhao.

Chen Xiao sat quietly in the chair, meticulously sorting his thoughts.

Eventually, he made up his mind, leaving the location of the old house, and drove by himself to Huang Zhao's clinic.

By the time he reached the clinic, Huang Zhao had already returned.

But he was sitting alone in the lounge, caught in a daze.

As for the patients seeking treatment, they were all being attended to by his son.

Chen Xiao knocked on the door of the lounge, bringing Huang Zhao back to his senses, and a smile appeared on his face:

"It's Mr. Xiaochen."

Chen Xiao nodded: "What are you thinking about, Elder Huang?"

"I was wondering if that female corpse is really Nianying."

"We'll know soon enough."

"I know, but my heart can't help but be conflicted. I hope it's her, so everything can finally be settled. But I also hope it's not her, because as long as there's no news, it's the best news!"

Huang Zhao said this with tear-filled, aged eyes that had grown cloudy.

Chen Xiao handed him a tissue and comforted, "If she knew her teacher was always concerned about her, I'm sure she would feel comforted."

Huang Zhao took a deep breath, calming his emotions before continuing: "Enough about me; Mr. Xiaochen must have a reason for seeking me out?"

Did Chen Xiao have a reason to see Huang Zhao?

In fact, he didn't.

He just wanted to chat with Huang Zhao.

To have an aimless conversation about topics they hadn't prepared.

He wanted to discover potential clues from their unintentional dialogue.

Because at this moment, Chen Xiao truly harbored some suspicion toward Huang Zhao.

After a brief inner reflection, he decided to reveal some information he had never shared with Huang Zhao.

"Did you know Zhu Nianying was pregnant?"

Huang Zhao's dejected demeanor changed, his eyes widening at Chen Xiao's words.

He looked up, shocked at Chen Xiao.

All his emotions were so appropriately expressed!