Chapter 80 Someone climbed over the wall and entered Xia Yuhuan's room in the middle of the night.

Sure enough, after hanging up the phone, Chi Shaokang stood there for a few seconds to adjust himself before striding towards the door.

He looked at Zhang Xianya and Xia Yuhuan and said, "I'm sorry, something came up and I have to go back to the army. I can't go for a walk with you."

The two nodded in understanding, and Zhang Xianya said, "Go ahead and do your work, don't worry about things at home."

Chi Shaokang nodded slightly, then looked at Xia Yuhuan: "Xiao Huan, I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on Yanzhou. It might not be very safe for us recently."

Xia Yuhuan keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Could something have happened to Wang Qi?

Seeing her hesitant expression but not speaking, Chi Shaokang whispered, "Wang Qi is dead, he committed suicide."

Xia Yuhuan was taken aback upon hearing this.

The shock of seeing someone alive and well in the morning and then being told they're dead by evening is immense.

The crucial point is suicide.

Judging from Wang Qi's behavior at the time, he was not someone who had the courage to die.

Or perhaps, he was someone who would do anything to survive for his wife and children.

Therefore, the conclusion of suicide still needs further investigation.

"Don't be afraid, Dad will take care of everything and won't let anything happen to you," Chi Shaokang said softly, patting her head.

"It's just that you'll have to stay home more during this period."

Xia Yuhuan nodded obediently: "Dad, you can go ahead and do your work. I'll stay at home and not go anywhere."

This is, after all, a military compound. No matter how arrogant the other party is, they can't openly come here to kill people.

Of course, Wang Qi's case from this morning doesn't count.

Wang Qi was a frequent visitor to the military compound and had already registered his visit, so he was able to come and go freely.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, child. If you need anything, just tell your mother and ask her to get it for you."

"I probably won't be going home tonight, so don't leave the door open for me."

Chi Shaokang gave a hasty instruction and then strode away.

Watching Chi Shaokang leave the courtyard in his car, the mother and daughter felt heavy-hearted and lost their desire to go for a walk to digest their food.

The two exchanged a glance and tacitly returned to the house.

They went together to Chi Yanzhou's room.

During this time, Xia Yuhuan was injured and unable to massage Chi Yanzhou, so she carefully taught Zhang Xianya the techniques, and Zhang Xianya has been the one massaging him.

Zhang Xianya massaged Chi Yanzhou and whispered, "It seems this matter won't be easy to investigate thoroughly. The person we arrested this morning committed suicide tonight. The other party's reach is really far-reaching."

Xia Yuhuan gave a soft "Mmm" and whispered, "Mom, don't worry too much. I believe Dad can handle it."

“I certainly believe in your father’s abilities, but I have a feeling that a storm is brewing, and I’m a little uneasy.” Zhang Xianya sighed, “I hope I’m just overthinking it.”

Xia Yuhuan said, "The Empire's desire to destroy China has never died. They have never stopped persecuting our country over the years. They even dare to send people to commit suicide for the country's leaders, let alone ordinary people."

In her previous life, she was constantly hunted down simply because she was too outstanding, and eventually died in a car accident caused by the pursuit. Now that Wang Qi is involved in their plans, they are naturally even more intolerant and will always try to find a way to kill her.

"Bloodshed is inevitable on the road to struggle for survival, but I believe that with the existence of thousands upon thousands of soldiers like my father and Yanzhou who are dedicated to the country and its people, we will eventually be victorious."

Xia Yuhuan spoke with certainty, which completely dispelled the lingering regret in Zhang Xianya's heart.

Zhang Xianya smiled and nodded: "Xiao Huan, you're right, that makes sense. I also believe that good will prevail over evil. No matter how shady and scheming those people are, they can't be brought to the surface and they will definitely be exposed."

Xia Yuhuan nodded with a smile, then said, "By the way, Mom, could you help me get some basic research equipment?"

"Research equipment? What do you need that thing for? What are you going to research?" Zhang Xianya asked subconsciously.

"I wanted to do research on the separation of medicinal ingredients. I've loved studying plants since I was a child, but I used to just do it haphazardly on my own. I read a lot of medical books and used ancient methods, which were too inefficient."

"Later, I read a lot of books in the library and learned that research equipment can improve efficiency and speed. I always wanted to try it, but I didn't know how, so I never put it on the agenda."

"But I'm just starting out, so you don't need to prepare any fancy equipment for me. Just the most basic stuff will do. I'll learn and study on my own, and once I understand it, I'll ask you to get me better equipment," Xia Yu said with a smile.

Zhang Xianya said, "That won't do. If our Xiao Huan wants to learn and use it, I will naturally try to get the best."

"Leave this to Mom. I'll go and find out for you tomorrow and make sure it's taken care of."

Seeing that Zhang Xianya agreed to her request without hesitation and even offered to help her purchase the equipment, Xia Yuhuan felt a warmth in her heart.

She made up her mind to quickly showcase what she had learned, let her parents see her abilities, and make them proud of her.

Although she might be targeted and assassinated once she makes a name for herself, just like in her previous life, she can't let fear stop her from doing it.

She is talented and capable, destined for greatness, unless she chooses to give up her talent and abilities for the sake of peace.

But if she does that, what is the meaning of her life? Is it just about surviving?

Since fate has arranged for her to transmigrate into this parallel era, she can't just drift along aimlessly. She must use her own hands to leave a significant mark on history.

Even if it means facing danger and challenges, she is willing to do so.

The mother and daughter chatted idly, and time flew by.

After Zhang Xianya finished helping Chi Yanzhou with his routine massage, the two chatted for a while before Zhang Xianya went to wash up and rest.

After washing up, Xia Yuhuan sat on the edge of the bed and washed Chi Yanzhou's face and hands.

She said, "Wang Qi is dead. Are you surprised?"

Chi Yanzhou: Unexpected, but not entirely unexpected.

From the moment he realized that the other party could turn Aunt Zhao, who had worked for the Chi family for decades, against him, he understood that the other party was extremely powerful and definitely not simple.

The other party probably killed Wang Qi to cover up the fact that Aunt Zhao was doing things for them.

Now it all comes down to whether the other side kills faster or Uncle Yan interrogates faster throughout the day.

If Uncle Yan has already obtained the crucial information from Wang Qi that he was not the one who poisoned the body, then even if Wang Qi dies, it won't have a significant impact on the outcome.

However, if Uncle Yan subconsciously assumes that Wang Qi is the one who poisoned him due to common misconceptions, and doesn't ask too many questions about this, but instead focuses on asking him about the other party's attempt to kill him today, and digs deeper into the other party's background and details, then he might miss this crucial point.

Right now, it all comes down to which side has better luck.

"I suppose you shouldn't be too surprised. After all, given your past experiences as a prodigy, you should have seen all sorts of things, and you should be quite familiar with things like murder to silence witnesses," Xia Yuhuan murmured.

"When I first married into this family, because of your second uncle's family, I regretted using you to get rid of the Xia family and I regretted marrying you."

"But now, facing such an obvious crisis, I have no intention of backing down at all. Chi Yanzhou, you should really thank your parents, otherwise, given your family's current situation, I would definitely run away and leave you without a wife."

Xia Yuhuan's mutterings struck Chi Yanzhou like a thunderclap.

In his dizziness, only one thought came to his mind: he was extremely grateful to his parents for helping him marry a good wife and for keeping her with him.

Xia Yuhuan chatted with Chi Yanzhou for a few minutes, then went to bed.

That night, in complete darkness, someone climbed over the wall and entered Chi Yanzhou and Xia Yuhuan's room.