Chapter 258 Investigation

The other party's goal was very clear: to take her life.

But why?

Who did she offend recently?

Fang Lanxin thought back carefully and realized that she had indeed been dealing with some tricky things recently, but they hadn't reached the point where they would kill her.

unless……

Fang Lanxin suddenly opened her eyes: "Qibang, how's the investigation into the pipeline leak going?"

Huo Qibang paused for a moment: "We're still investigating, and nothing unusual has been found so far."

“Continue the investigation,” Fang Lanxin said. “I have a feeling that these events are connected.”

"good."

At this moment, Ling Ye and Lu Chen also woke up.

"Madam, you're awake?" Ling Ye rubbed his eyes.

"Hmm." Fang Lanxin looked at them. "Neither of you slept last night?"

"They're asleep," Lu Chen said. "We've been taking turns keeping watch."

Fang Lan felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work," Ling Ye said. "Madam, are you hungry? I'll go heat up some food for you."

"good."

Ling Ye got up to heat up the food, while Lu Chen poured a glass of warm water and handed it to Fang Lanxin.

Huo Qibang watched this scene with mixed feelings.

The mother was really good to these two children, and the two children certainly deserved her kindness.

After breakfast, the doctor came to make rounds.

"The recovery is going well," the doctor said. "But you still need to rest more and stay in the hospital for observation for at least a week."

"Okay." Fang Lanxin nodded.

After the doctor left, Huo Wen hurriedly walked in.

"Mr. Fang, we've found it!" Huo Wen exclaimed excitedly, "We've caught the truck driver!"

"Where is he?" Huo Qibang asked immediately.

“At the police station,” Huo Wen said. “The police are conducting an interrogation, and we can listen in.”

"Let's go." Huo Qibang stood up and was about to leave.

"Wait," Fang Lanxin called out to him, "Let Huo Wen go, you stay."

Huo Qibang was stunned for a moment: "Mom..."

“Listen to me,” Fang Lanxin said. “You are now the head of the Huo family, you can’t do everything yourself.”

Huo Qibang hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, Huo Wen, you go."

"Yes." Huo Wen turned and left.

The ward fell silent again. Fang Lanxin looked out the window, but she was thinking about something.

In the afternoon, Huo Wen returned, looking very unwell.

"How is it?" Huo Qibang asked hurriedly.

“The driver confessed,” Huo Wen said. “He said someone gave him 500,000 yuan to stage a car accident, and the target was Boss Fang.”

"Who is it?" Fang Lanxin asked.

“He said he didn’t know.” Huo Wen shook his head. “The other party contacted him online, and the money was transferred to the account he specified. He has never even met the other party in person.”

Fang Lanxin frowned: "So cautious?"

“Yes,” Huo Wen said. “And the other party was very professional. They wiped away all traces, and the police couldn’t find any useful clues.”

Huo Qibang slammed his fist on the wall: "Damn it!"

"Don't rush," Fang Lanxin said. "Since the other party is being so cautious, it means he is afraid of being discovered, which means he must be someone we know."

"Mother, you mean..."

“I suspect this person is inside the Huo family,” Fang Lanxin said, “and in a high position.”

Huo Qibang's expression changed: "You mean a high-ranking official has betrayed us?"

“Very likely,” Fang Lanxin said. “Think about it, who could know my itinerary accurately? And who has the ability to arrange such a meticulous plan?”

Huo Qibang fell silent, and he began to filter through the Huo Group's senior executives in his mind.

“There’s one more thing,” Huo Wen suddenly said. “The person who set fire to the warehouse has also been caught.”

Who is it?

“It was the warehouse manager,” Huo Wen said. “He said someone gave him 200,000 yuan to set fire to that batch of propaganda materials.”

"Also, we communicate online?" Fang Lanxin asked.

“Yes,” Huo Wen nodded. “The method is exactly the same as the truck driver’s.”

Fang Lanxin closed her eyes. She was now almost certain that the two things were done by the same person.

Moreover, this person not only wanted to sabotage her plans, but also wanted her dead.

"Huo Wen, go check if there have been any unusual cash flows in the company recently," Fang Lanxin said, "especially large transfers."

"OK."

Huo Wen had just left when the ward door opened again, and Huo Meiling came in carrying a thermos.

"Mom, I made you some soup," Huo Meiling said with a smile.

Fang Lanxin looked at her, her eyes filled with mixed emotions.

"Meiling, you're here." Huo Qibang walked over. "Why did you come in person? You could have just had the maid bring it over."

"I'm worried," Huo Meiling said. "My mother has had such a serious accident, how can I not come and see her?"

He was about to help Fang Lanxin up to drink the soup when Ling Ye stopped him.

"Let me do it," Ling Ye said. "Sister-in-law, your belly is so big, it's inconvenient for you."

Huo Meiling paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's fine too."

Ling Ye helped Fang Lanxin sit up, while Lu Chen took the thermos and opened the lid.

A fragrant aroma wafted out; it was indeed a carefully simmered soup.

Lu Chen scooped up a spoonful, tasted it himself first, and then handed it to Fang Lanxin.

This small gesture stunned everyone.

"What's wrong with you..." Huo Meiling's expression was somewhat unpleasant.

"I just wanted to test the temperature first," Lu Chen said with a smile, "because I was afraid of burning Sister Fang."

However, his eyes were very wary, staring intently at Huo Meiling.

Huo Meiling's face darkened further: "What do you mean? You doubt me?"

“I didn’t,” Lu Chen said. “I’m just being careful.”

"Careful?" Huo Meiling sneered. "You suspect I poisoned the soup, don't you?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Huo Qibang frowned: "Meiling, Ah Chen didn't mean that..."

"That's exactly what he meant!" Huo Meiling interrupted him. "You've been on guard against me since yesterday. Do you suspect that I was responsible for Mother's car accident?"

No one spoke, but silence was the best answer.

Huo Meiling's tears fell instantly: "How could you think of me like that? I am my mother's daughter-in-law, Qibang's wife, how could I possibly harm my mother?"

“Meiling…” Huo Qibang wanted to comfort her.

"Don't touch me!" Huo Meiling shook off his hand. "You all doubt me, so what am I doing here?"

After saying that, he turned to leave, but Fang Lanxin called him back.

"Meiling, wait a minute."

Huo Meiling stopped, but did not turn around.

“I don’t suspect you,” Fang Lanxin said. “If I suspected you, I wouldn’t have let you into this ward.”

Huo Meiling turned around, tears still on her face: "Really?"

“Really,” Fang Lanxin said. “But you have to understand, my current situation is indeed very dangerous, so everyone is very nervous.”

Huo Meiling wiped away her tears: "I know, I'm sorry, Mom, I was too emotional just now."

"It's alright." Fang Lanxin smiled. "I'll drink the soup, thank you."

Huo Meiling then stopped crying and smiled. She came over and personally fed Fang Lanxin the soup.