Chapter 421: Finally Here
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The words “is suspicious” were on the tip of his tongue, but it seemed to be blocked by something. Xie Shi’an couldn’t bring himself to say it.
It was as if he could still keep the truth hidden if he did not say it.
Sang Qianqian didn’t point it out either. After all, someone as smart as Xie Shi’an couldn’t possibly overlook Ruan Xiaodie’s abnormality.
The two of them sat facing each other in silence. After a long time, the Operating Room’s door opened. Ruan Xiaoshuang was lying on the hospital bed, her eyes covered with gauze as she was pushed out.
The chief surgeon said that the surgery was very successful, and she just needed to stay in the hospital for a week for observation. After a week, the gauze could be removed.
Ruan Xiaoshuang still had not woken up because of the anesthetic residue.
Sang Qianqian sent her to the ward and said to Xie Shi’an, “I’ll have to trouble you with the rest. I’m afraid I won’t be able to take care of Sister Xiaoshuang anymore.”
Xie Shi’an was stunned. “Why?”
“I plan to resign and return to Ming City.”
Sang Qianqian smiled. “You know, I’ve always wanted to go back there. That’s where my home with Hanyu is.”
Xie Shi’an suddenly froze. All kinds of feelings passed through his heart, and his mouth was filled with bitterness.
He really wanted to ask Sang Qianqian if she planned to resign and leave so suddenly because of Ruan Xiaodie.
However, he did not dare to ask. Perhaps, there was no need to ask.
After a long while, he finally asked, “When are you leaving?”
“In a few days, since I still have some things to deal with on Hanyu’s side.”
Sang Qianqian paused for a moment. “If Xiaodie asks me why I’m leaving, you can help me find a suitable reason. There’s no need to mention too much about me and Hanyu to her.”
Sang Qianqian had always trusted Xie Shi’an, just like how he had never held anything back from her.
“I know.”
Xie Shi’an was silent for a while before he said in a low voice, “…If anything happens, I’ll inform you and Shen Hanyu.”
He didn’t intend to give Ruan Xiaodie those pictures, nor did he intend to expose her now.
However, he couldn’t ignore the strange and cruel content in that black drawing. It wasn’t right for him to just sit back and do nothing about Ruan Xiaodie.
If she insisted on doing something, he would stop her at all costs.
*
The conversation with Director Miao went smoother than Sang Qianqian had expected.
According to him, Shen Hanyu had called last night to inform him of her resignation.
“If your husband didn’t call me, I wouldn’t have let you go today.”
Director Miao sighed. “If you leave, our department will be short of a pillar. It’ll be hard for us to support this business.”
“There’s no need to exaggerate so much, Director.”
Sang Qianqian smiled and said, “There’s still Shuhui. Moreover, so many newcomers have joined in. It won’t be long before they become your right-hand men.”
Director Miao shook his head and sighed.
Yin Shuhui was surprised by Sang Qianqian’s sudden resignation, but she understood.
“You and President Shen both grew up in Ming City and got together there. It’s good for you to go back.”
Yin Shuhui continued, “Besides, didn’t our headquarters also set up a branch in Ming City? Director Xue is there, right? He would be so happy if you went back.”
She leaned into Sang Qianqian’s ear and whispered,”After a while, when Director Miao’s workshop is settled, I might go to Ming City to look for you.”
“If Director Miao hears what you said, what would happen?”
Sang Qianqian smiled and said, “You should stop thinking about that.”
Yin Shuhui pursed her lips. “Then you should visit Beijing to meet me. Now that you’re leaving, I’ll be bored to death again.”
“Even so, you can’t leave Director Miao behind. Otherwise, he’ll go crazy.”
Sang Qianqian pinched Yin Shuhui’s face and said seriously, “Stay here and help him make the studio thrive.”
“I know. I’ll listen to you.”
Yin Shuhui took her arm and sent her downstairs. The two of them said goodbye.
When she left the hospital, Sang Qianqian didn’t return to the small courtyard. Instead, she went to the Zhen family’s house.
She went to the residence instead as firstly, it would be easier to take care of Old Lady Zhen. Secondly, the Zhen family’s deep courtyard was heavily guarded. Without permission, not even a butterfly could fly in.
It was safer for her to wait for Shen Hanyu here than at home.
Jian Zheng also heaved a huge sigh of relief. Like this, his pressure was indeed much smaller.
For several days, everything was safe and sound.
However, Zhen Yiping’s health was not good and he still needed to be hospitalized. The old lady stayed up at night out of deep concern. She fell ill when she came back.
Fortunately, it wasn’t a serious illness. With Sang Qianqian taking care of her, she slowly recovered.
*
At around eight o’clock in the evening, Zhen Zhu was still working overtime when her phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at the caller ID and picked it up impatiently. “Didn’t I tell you? I have to work overtime these few days. I’m not free.”
In the past two days, this person had already called her three or four times!
On the other end, Zhen Chongming asked patiently, “Then when will Zhuzhu be free?”
“Don’t call me Zhuzhu.”
“I’m not free at all, so don’t look for me anymore!” She said angrily.
“Even if I want to tell you the truth about your mother’s death, don’t you want to hear it?”
Zhen Chongming said calmly, “You should know that when your mother passed away, Old Master sent me to handle the funeral. There are some things that I’ve been hiding from you in the past, but now that you’re older, 1 think I shouldn’t hide those things from you anymore.”
Zhen Zhu was stunned, unable to say a word.
Zhen Chongming was the one who handled her mother’s funeral and even brought her ashes back. Zhen Zhu knew this.
However, many years ago, she had asked him about the details of the accident, but he did not even meet her. She did not expect him to take the initiative to look for her now.
“I’ll wait for you at the Old Port Tea Restaurant in an hour.”
Zhen Chongming seemed to be very satisfied with her reaction. “I can wait even if you’re late.”
The words and images on the computer seemed to blur in front of her eyes. Zhen Zhu couldn’t read them no matter what.
She wasn’t stupid. She knew that Zhen Chongming might have bad intentions, but he knew where her weakness was.
She really wanted to know the truth from so many years ago.
Shen Hanyu said that he had gotten the results of the investigation, but the explosion at the Southwest Military Factory had a huge impact. It would take him at least half a month to deal with it.
In other words, she had been waiting for him to come back so that the doubts in her heart could be resolved.
If there was another insider who was willing to tell her the truth, why not listen?
At that time, the evidence of both sides could also be verified.
With that thought, she stood up abruptly and dashed out the door.
The Old Port Tea Restaurant was originally only open until nine o’clock at night.
When she arrived, the restaurant was already closed, but there was a staff member standing at the door to welcome her in and bring her into a private room.
It was a little dark inside. Zhen Chongming sat on the sofa and drank tea with a smile on his face. “Niece is finally here. It wasn’t easy to meet up with you.”
Zhen Zhu ignored his small talk and went straight to the point. “How did my mother die back then?”
“Don’t worry.”
He pointed at the chair opposite him and picked up the cup on the table to pour a cup of tea. “Sit down and have some tea. I’ll tell you slowly.”
Zhen Zhu didn’t sit down and sneered. “You’re not just telling me about what happened back then, are you? If you don’t have enough evidence, how can I believe you?”
Zhen Chongming smiled, his long and narrow eyes glinting. “Of course not. Since I called you here, I naturally came prepared..”
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