Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
City C
It was a tiny city near the East Bridge. When Zhao Yanni was chased away by the Shu Family of Luo Hai, she came here with her physically-challenged child, Shu Xiner, with her lover.
The man was useless, as he managed to get by sticking with the Shu Family in Luo Hai but seduced the lady of the main house.
Even though he was able to get the lady, he could not stay in Luo Hai anymore. City C was not comparable to Luo Hai in any way, so he could not express his dissatisfaction anywhere else other than at the Zhao mother-and-daughter pair.
Zhao Ruoxin’s childhood was unknowable. Mu Chenyan’s urge to getting to know her was based on the abnormalities she exuded.
Before getting herself into the Yuan Family, she had had a romantic past with Xia Tao.
Based on Xia Tao’s infatuation and age, Zhao Ruoxin was likely to have been in her middle school or high school when they got together, at least?
Evidently, Zhao Ruoxin had been a complex character since young. She might have been using Xia Tao before, and now that she managed to get out of it, she was able to do well for herself in Yuan Family.
Mu Chenyan was trying to look for clues on her that gave a reason as to why she would enter Yuan Family.
Furthermore, not even ghosts would believe it if she said she had nothing to do with the tragedy at Zong He.
“Chenyan, where should we start investigating? ”
Knowing Mu Chenyan’s intention to investigate Zhao Ruoxin, Su Qingcheng excitedly left her luggage in the hotel and began chatting about it as the duo came out for some food.
If they were able to get important information, the Zong He case might close sooner, and Wu Huai would not have such a low opinion on a female staff like her, so Su Qingcheng seemed even more eager than Mu Chenyan.
“Qingcheng, do you think you can pull all the files the police had on Zhao Ruoxin as a police yourself? I want to look for a lead so we know how to approach the matter. After all, we have limited time. ”
Everything Mu Chenyan said was true. If she was out for an extended amount of time, the one at home would likely to be sour-faced again. He might even make his way to City C just to drag her back home.
That was why the matter must be solved as soon as possible!
“I should be able to. However, even though I’m in law enforcement, I’m not in City C for work, so I’ll need Wu Huai to request permission from our sister department here. ”
Seeing Mu Chenyan furrowing her brow, Su Qingcheng knew she had an issue with that idea.
“I don’t want anyone in the Yuan Family to find out, that’s why I came here to investigate behind Yuan Xuan’s back. You know that, right? ”
Mu Chenyan phrased it casually, but with Su Qingcheng’s wits, she immediately understood that Mu Chenyan and Yuan Xuan were not as close as they had portrayed.
“Alright, I suggest that we start investigating her fellow students. Someone that young would spend the majority of their time in school. To understand what she’s like, her classmates will be an important clue. ”
Su Qingcheng said and motioned for Mu Chenyan to stop in front of a tiny restaurant. She pointed at the picture on the signboard. “Boiled fish filet, spicy rabbit head. Do you like Sichuan food? ”
Mu Chenyan was not picky about food. However, Yuan Xuan’s palate was too light, so she rarely had anything that stimulating in Yuan Family’s food.
“Let’s go, I shall lay down my life for your cravings! ” Mu Chenyan smiled wickedly even though she was the one craving it.
Su Qingcheng giggled and found a quiet corner with Mu Chenyan.
Ordering a set of spicy combo for two as well as spicy rabbit head, Sichuan pepper chicken feet, and some beef brisket slices with pickled pepper, they managed to treat themselves to a gastronomic experience.
When they had left, their lips were so swollen and out-turned, it felt as if their lips were no longer theirs.
Mu Chenyan had never tried something that delectably spicy, she asked Su Qingcheng, “Aren’t you from Jiang Nan, how do you stand the spiciness? ”
Su Qingcheng laughed, “I’m a Sichuan chick at heart! ”
When she saw the confused look on Mu Chenyan’s face, Su Qingcheng waved it off and said, “It’s nothing, just something tiny in the past! ”
Su Qingcheng would not have known that her spicy meal would cause such a huge trouble!
Midnight
Mu Chenyan held her stomach in pain as the chilies continually tortured her from inside.
She got up to have a cup of warm water and laid back down. However, the burning pain did not seem to ease as her stomach churned even harder.
Mu Chenyan went to the bathroom to throw up most of the food in the sink.
It was such a huge stir that it woke Su Qingcheng.
“Whoa! Chenyan, are you alright? ” Mu Chenyan’s face was pale, her lips trembling slightly as she panted as a result of her regurgitation. Her brows were knitted tight, scaring Su Qingcheng.
“I’ll send you to the hospital right now! ”
Aside from the hospital, there was nowhere else to go with the current situation.
Su Qingcheng helped Mu Chenyan to change out of her pajamas and picked a sports outfit for herself. Without delay, she showed her strength, carrying Mu Chenyan on her back into the lift.
The receptionist called a cab for her. Mu Chenyan tried to lessen the pain by not speaking on the ride to the hospital as she swore to not have something that spicy anymore!
Mu Chenyan was frustrated at herself for being sent to the hospital because having too much spice.
She took a number and waited. Thankfully, there were not many people waiting at night. The doctor diagnosed Mu Chenyan to have Acute Gastroenteritis.
After Mu Chenyan was hooked up with an intravenous drip machine, Su Qingcheng apologized, “It’s my fault, I shouldn’t have made you eat so many spicy foods! ”
Mu Chenyan felt that Su Qingcheng was blaming herself too much, so she said, “Don’t worry. I haven’t even thanked you for accompanying me to City C to investigate Zhao Ruoxin. It’s my own problem for having a weak constitution, why would I blame you? ”
The nurse looked at Mu Chenyan and flipped her notebook, asking, “Mu Chenyan? Gastroenteritis? ”
Mu Chenyan answered, “Yes! ”
The nurse trained her discerning eyes on Mu Chenyan. Her face was under a mask, but Mu Chenyan felt that she must be around the same age as herself.
“After finishing this, take a little rest. Best if you can stay here for an hour for observation before leaving! ”
After saying that, the nurse exited the infusion room.
Su Qingcheng looked at her watch. “It’s already almost morning. Might as well stay here and sleep until the morning. ”
Indeed, Mu Chenyan felt much better after the treatment. Her stomach was no longer in pain, and sleepiness took her.
The two women laid on the bed in the infusion room and promptly fell asleep.
Mu Chenyan did not notice when the nurse returned to remove the syringe, which just speaks for how deeply she slept.
As the morning arrived, patients who were admitted to the infusion room had begun to increase. Both the women were woken up by the bustle. Su Qingcheng helped Mu Chenyan up. “I should bring you back to the hotel to rest a little longer! ”
Seeing how pale Mu Chenyan was still, Su Qingcheng wanted to piggyback her, to which she declined. They made their way to the entrance of the hospital, planning to call a cab when a white Honda came out of the parking area and approached them. A lady with shades stretched her head out and said, “Miss Mu, I can give you a ride! ”
Mu Chenyan was slightly taken aback. She knew she did not know anyone in City C, but this lady called her Miss Mu…
