novelhk Chapter 805: Unexpected Clues
Chapter 805: Unexpected Clues
Taking out a bottle of pills from the cabinet, Lin Yuqing swallowed it with water, calmed down, and said: "Have you found out why Ah Jiu returned to the Xiao family?"
Zhang Kaifeng didn't want to answer Lin Yuqing at all. This woman needed to rest now. If she thought too much, she would definitely have a headache in the future.
But seeing Lin Yuqing's eager eyes, Zhang Kaifeng tilted his head slightly, a trace of sadness flashing in his eyes. He said, "After Xiao Jincheng fell ill, the Xiao family was in complete chaos. The old subordinates were busy fighting for property and power, and Lilith was completely focused on finding Xiao Mingyang. The entire Xiao family was on the verge of collapse. Ah Jiu seemed to be trying to figure out the Xiao family's bottom line recently. I guess he didn't want to believe the chaos on the surface of the Xiao family, so he wanted to investigate in depth."
"I don't believe it either," Lin Yuqing said, frowning as she covered her forehead with one hand. "Xiao Jincheng always uses his poor health as an excuse to elicit sympathy from others, but I think he's tougher than anyone else. I can't believe what he says."
"I think it's true this time," Zhang Kaifeng said as he poured a cup of hot water for Lin Yuqing. "He's been in a coma for a whole week. There's no doubt about that."
"Then, could this be Xiao Jincheng's self-torture trick?"
"Maybe," Zhang Kaifeng said, "but I find Xiao Jincheng's personal doctor suspicious."
"The one called Joe?"
Zhang Kaifeng nodded and said, "I've looked into the medicines Joe bought recently. In addition to the pills to help Xiao Mingyang recuperate, he also bought some medications to treat mental illnesses. Those are illegal drugs. If taken in excess, they can affect the brainstem. The reason Xiao Jincheng is currently in a coma is because of brainstem atrophy."
Carefully recalling Xiao Mingyang's description of the Xiao family's situation, Lin Yuqing speculated, "But as far as I know, Joe has been in the Xiao family for many years. He is Xiao Jincheng's capable assistant and is very loyal to him. There is no reason for him to betray Xiao Jincheng."
"Then how do you explain the use of those pills? Joe bought them three times in total. Calculating the timing, it coincides with Xiao Jincheng's increasing weakness and his admission to the hospital into a coma."
Lin Yuqing pondered for a long time before looking up at Zhang Kaifeng and tremblingly said, "Then, could it be that the Xiao family captured Mingyang and gave him the drug?"
"You mean, the Xiao family is making a feint to the east and attacking in the west?" Zhang Kaifeng pondered this possibility seriously. Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he said, "When I was investigating Ah Jiu, I found that he often secretly went to various houses under the name of the Xiao family. And those places are very remote, either halfway up the mountain where there are few people, or on some island. If your hypothesis is correct, then Ah Jiu returned to the Xiao family to look for news about Xiao Mingyang."
Her face gradually turned pale, and Lin Yuqing murmured, "What would happen if Mingyang took those medicines?"
“…became a vegetable.”
Leaning weakly on the sofa, Lin Yuqing felt like the sky was falling. She really couldn't imagine what kind of pain Xiao Mingyang would endure if her idea came true.
"Yuqing, don't be like this. These are just speculations. Maybe things aren't as bad as we think." Seeing Lin Yuqing's heartbroken expression, Zhang Kaifeng felt a tightness in his chest and it was difficult to breathe. "We can't lose our composure. Xiao Mingyang is still waiting for you."
But Lin Yuqing couldn't hear anything now. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She tugged at Kaifeng's sleeve, looked at him with the last hope, and said, "I beg you, help me find Mingyang as soon as possible. If anything happens to him, I don't want to live alone!"
Zhang Kaifeng looked at Lin Yuqing in shock, his heart surging with turmoil that took a long time to calm down.
Could it be that her feelings for that man transcend life and death?!
What was so good about Xiao Mingyang that made Lin Yuqing so devoted to him? To be together through life and death... How deep must the love be to make such a promise?
Lin Yuqing, do you really not want to share any of your extra feelings with others?
"Yuqing, you're a mother, and you have two children. You can't be weak." Regaining his spirits, Zhang Kaifeng patted her cheek and comforted her, "Besides, we haven't found Xiao Mingyang yet. Everything is still unknown. You can't scare yourself first. Be obedient, drink this glass of water, and get a good sleep. You need to replenish your energy now. You are the strongest. Xiao Mingyang will be fine. Hasn't he always escaped danger in the past? This time is no exception."
"Yes, he will be fine." Lin Yuqing took the cup of water and drank it without caring whether the water in the cup was hot or not. Not long after, her head became dizzy and she gradually fell asleep with anxiety.
Zhang Kaifeng secretly put some sleeping pills in the cup. Lin Yuqing had been tense for too long, and after receiving some bad news, she completely collapsed. He couldn't let Lin Yuqing continue to have wild thoughts. She needed to rest.
Zhang Kaifeng carefully picked up Lin Yuqing, as if she were his most precious treasure, and gently placed her on the bed. He was so close to her that he could almost feel her breath.
Zhang Kaifeng suddenly became distracted. Looking at the red lips so close to him, he seemed to be bewitched and slowly moved closer.
"Ming Yang..."
The movement suddenly stopped, and Zhang Kaifeng stared at Lin Yuqing closely, realizing that this woman, who was so close to him, was so far away from him in her heart.
Reaching out and caressing Lin Yuqing's fair face, which was still stained with tears, Zhang Kaifeng murmured painfully: "Lin Yuqing, what should I do with you?"
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After leaving Lin Yuqing's apartment, Qingtian found Bai Yiran, and the two of them made an appointment to go to a cold drink shop to eat ice cream.
After ordering a large bowl of brownie balls, Qingtian devoured them without caring about his image. As he ate, he muttered, "I'm so scared! I must eat more to calm my nerves."
Seeing Qingtian eating in such a mess, Bai Yiran took out a tissue to wipe the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "You seem to be very afraid of Zhang Kaifeng."
"Is there anyone in this world who is not afraid of him?" After thinking for a while, Qingtian said, "Well, there is one person who is not afraid of him now, and that is Yuqing."
Thinking of that fragile woman, Bai Yiran said with some worry, "Zhang Kaifeng seems to be overly concerned about Yuqing. In your opinion, does he have any feelings for her?"
Qingtian paused, biting the spoon as he recalled the events. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Bai Yiran's guess made sense. His eyes widened as he said, "Now that you mention it, I really think he's very special to Yuqing. He used to buy breakfast, deliver fruit, repair appliances, and even cook for others. Now, for Lin Yuqing, he's become a househusband. Where can you see his original austere appearance? Yuqing is really amazing. She can even subdue my brother. I'm really impressed."