Chapter 508 Cause and Effect
Jiang Zhizhi walked over, greeted Chu Fenghe, and then smiled at Zhou Xiye: "Let's go."
Chu Fenghe quickly added, "Yes, you should go home right away. Your children are waiting for you."
Jiang Zhizhi watched Chu Tianhe leave before asking curiously, "What were you and Chu Fenghe talking about? You seemed to be having a great time."
Zhou Xiye shook his head: "It's nothing. He just said that he had just come from Shanghai and didn't know much about Beijing yet, and he also said some things to praise you."
Jiang Zhizhi wasn't surprised: "He's very popular in the office and treats everyone very well. He's supposed to be here to supervise the work, but it's more like he's there to serve everyone, so everyone in the office likes him very much."
This is not a good sign.
Zhou Xiye didn't notice anything unusual about Chu Fenghe for the time being. He seemed humble and polite, and knew how to behave properly. If he were to pursue a career in government, he would indeed be able to rise to a high position in the future.
After all, they still have the Chu family's support.
Smiling at Jiang Zhizhi, he said, "Let's go. I just came out, and Shangshang wanted to come out too. I had to coax her for a while before she agreed. But she told us to hurry home and not to sneak out to play anymore."
Mentioning her daughter, Jiang Zhizhi couldn't help but laugh: "The little girl is very clever. Let's go, let's hurry home."
Zhou Xiye rode his bicycle over, and Jiang Zhizhi sat on the back seat, chatting with him casually.
While thinking about the random things: Shang Shang's superpower, the inexplicable poison on Shen Luojia and Song Wanying, the disappearance of Chen Liqin, and the sudden appearance of Chu Fenghe.
Is there any connection between them?
If there is any connection, what kind of connection would it be?
Especially Chu Fenghe, if he were a time traveler, would he have already locked onto her?
...
Song Dong personally oversaw the reinvestigation of Chen Liqin's case, but the man was still not found.
However, it was discovered that Chen Liqin had previously treated Chu Jiahe, the mentally challenged son of the Chu family, for a period of time, but the treatment was discontinued due to its lack of effectiveness.
Song Dongyou immediately informed Zhou Xiye of this discovery.
After thinking it over, she still brought up Shang Shang's issue with Zhou Xiye: "I don't know if you've heard, but some people in the academy are saying that Shang Shang is a freak. You should be careful later."
"Also, spring is coming soon, the weather will be warm, and all the hibernating animals will come out. Keep an eye out, and if you spot any more, let me know immediately."
Zhou Xiye frowned: "If the person who released these poisons was Chen Liqin, then it means that this person is indeed not dead."
Song Dong shrugged: "That's right, but we don't know where this person is hiding."
"Anyway, we need to be extra careful."
Zhou Xiye was silent for a moment: "When did Chen Liqin treat Chu Jiahe?"
The investigation into the timeline was quite detailed: "In August of the year before last, because the condition couldn't be cured, Chu Fenghe was called back as well. However, Chen Lanfeng refused to accept her fate and didn't want to acknowledge this illegitimate child."
"For the past two years, they've been searching everywhere for doctors and arranging for someone to marry Chu Jiahe, all to prevent Chu Fenghe from entering the family. But in the end, it's all been in vain..."
Zhou Xiye asked in confusion, "Isn't Chu Jiahe supposed to be mentally challenged since childhood? Why has he only started seeking medical treatment in the last two years?"
Song Dong sighed: "We probably didn't expect Chu Tiancheng to have an illegitimate child. Actually, some families are quite messy."
Zhou Xiye checked the time: "I'll go pick Zhizhi up from get off work first, and call home if I find anything later."
Song Dong nodded, then remembered something else: "Aren't you going back to work soon? This Sunday, which is the day after tomorrow! Bring Zhizhi and the two kids over for dinner, and I'll have your sister-in-law fry some sugar pancakes for you."
Zhou Xiye nodded in agreement: "Okay, if Zhizhi is resting, we'll go over there."
...
Jiang Zhizhi waited for a long time at the school gate because the laboratory used the school's laboratory building and offices.
She was a little confused. Had Zhou Xiye forgotten to pick her up, or had he been kept by Shang Shang and left late?
It was inconvenient to contact her, and she dared not leave, fearing she would miss Zhou Xiye.
So he simply stood next to the school gate, took out the experimental data from his bag, and waited for Zhou Xiye while looking at it.
Chu Fenghe came out of the school and saw Jiang Zhizhi still standing at the gate. He went over with a smile and greeted her: "Teacher Jiang, why haven't you left yet?"
Jiang Zhizhi closed the booklet and smiled: "I'm waiting for someone. Team Leader Chu, you're off work so late too?"
Chu Fenghe smiled helplessly: "I'm just born to worry. I had just left when I remembered the weather forecast said there would be strong winds these two days, so I came back to check if the office windows were closed. Sure enough, the windows in the office next door were open. I'll have to criticize them tomorrow."
Jiang Zhizhi could only politely say, "I'm sorry to have troubled you again."
Chu Fenghe showed no sign of leaving, seemingly making conversation: "The children's fever reducer you were researching is about to enter mass production. What kind of drug are you aiming to produce results on recently? Is there a specific drug for dysentery?"
Jiang Zhizhi glanced at Chu Fenghe and shook her head: "No."
Chu Fenghe sighed, his face full of sorrow: "A few years ago, I went to the countryside for a while. The sanitation conditions in rural areas were really bad, and many children died young."
"Medical conditions in the countryside are also very poor, which makes people feel helpless. I often regret that I am not a doctor. So, when I see you intellectuals, I really admire you. It is my honor to serve you. I hope you can develop more good medicines to benefit every child."
Jiang Zhizhi listened to Chu Fenghe's slightly official politeness, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Although these words sounded grand and dignified, Chu Fenghe's expression revealed his true feelings.
Judging from his expression, he seems genuinely concerned for the country and its people.
Chu Fenghe said a few more words, then, perhaps feeling he had said a bit too much, smiled apologetically and said, "Alright, I won't bother you any longer. I'll be going now. You should also go home early and be careful on the road."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded, judging from Chu Fenghe's behavior over the past few days and what he just said.
It really has absolutely no flaws.
Moreover, he is truly a meticulous and responsible person at work.
However, she already had a prejudice against him, so when she saw him doing these things, she felt that he was approaching her with a purpose.
After waiting for another ten minutes or so, Zhou Xiye finally arrived in a hurry on his bicycle.
Seeing Jiang Zhizhi standing by the roadside, full of guilt, she said, "I just went to Brother Song's place, so I was delayed for a while."
Jiang Zhizhi had been a little annoyed by the long wait, but after hearing Zhou Xiye's words, she immediately asked curiously, "Brother Song, have you made any new discoveries?"
Zhou Xiye shook his head: "No, it's not that easy at all. Chen Liqin has no family or friends in Beijing, and he doesn't even interact with his neighbors. He's like a transparent person, so it's very difficult to find clues."
"However, the investigation revealed that Chen Liqin had previously treated Chu Jiahe."
Jiang Zhizhi exclaimed in surprise, "You even treated Chu Jiahe? Then... do you think Chu Fenghe might know Chen Liqin?"
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