Uncle Zhong confessed that he was the one who replaced Ning Qingwan's medicine, and that he was instructed by Li Lingyang!
"Uncle Zhong is an honest man, you've met him before. It's said that Uncle Zhong's brother had his arm broken in a car accident some time ago. The medical expenses are quite high, and he just bought a house for his son's wedding, so he has no money to help out, so he took this risk..."
Ning Chiming's face looked extremely gloomy.
Uncle Zhong is usually a kind person and often does some electrical work. He also repairs the light bulbs at home. Who would suspect him?
But he happened to be the one who had the problem!
The Ning family is almost exposed like a sieve by outsiders!
"Besides these, did Uncle Zhong leave any other last words..." Ning Yichu stared at the suicide note with weathered handwriting, his hands trembling slightly.
Ning Chiming shook his head. "Uncle Zhong committed suicide before I could interrogate him. I was worried someone might be framing him or using someone else's knife to kill him, so I dragged on investigating for several days. However, the police didn't find any clues of homicide. Moreover, the handwriting in the suicide note was authenticated and it was definitely his."
Not only that, Uncle Zhong’s account did receive a transfer before Ning Qingwan’s accident.
The transfer amount may not seem large, but it is life-saving money for his brother.
The money was withdrawn and used for medical expenses shortly after it arrived. Uncle Zhong's children, who were in charge of this matter, said they were unaware of this and just thought it was the savings their father had accumulated over the years.
Uncle Zhong died cleanly, committing suicide by taking poison, with the suicide note in his hand. It's hard to say it wasn't premeditated.
"Have you investigated Uncle Zhong's brother's car accident?"
The suicide note in his hand was like a hot potato. The name Li Lingyang was chewed over and over again, scattered among the conspiracy and intrigue.
There was a slight tremor in Ning Yichu's voice that he himself had not noticed.
Ning Chiming quickly responded, "Not yet."
"Let's investigate further. Someone who's familiar with Uncle Zhong's character and family situation, it's hard to say they didn't set up this scheme starting with the car accident..."
Ning Yichu lowered his head, glanced at the suicide note, and placed it on the table. "Cousin, I know what you are suspicious of, but think about it, is A Ling really that familiar with the Ning family?"
They are so familiar with each other that when choosing partners, they can find their weaknesses.
Ning Chiming shook his head in disapproval. "If he wanted to set up this scheme, he would have already had someone look up information about our Ning residence. This is no reason for you to speak up for him."
The air fell silent. Ning Chiming hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.
"Chu Chu, I know you want to defend him, but the evidence is overwhelming..." Ning Chiming's expression was not very good. "You are also thinking about the Ning family and your deceased aunt... Even when there is evidence, you still keep defending him and can't produce any chain of evidence to refute it. How can I feel about this?"
After all, they are two families, and the only connection between him and Li Lingyang is Ning Yichu.
No one can take Li Lingyang's side.
Ning Yichu opened his lips, wanting to explain something, but then felt dejected.
"The second branch is still refusing to leave, but I won't let them meet you." Ning Chiming said, "Aunt's belongings are all upstairs. You can take whatever you need. Her things will not be moved. I will have them kept as they are."
"Okay, thank you."
"Also, after my aunt passed away, her will came into effect, and the shares of the Ning Group were automatically transferred to you. From now on, the group will have someone specifically assigned to handle dividends and decision-making matters with you... Take care of yourself."
After saying this, Ning Chiming took the things he had just brought and left, giving her a meaningful look as he left.
Ning Yichu didn't notice these things. She didn't care about the shares of Ning Group.
But it would be a good opportunity to take a look at Ning Qingwan's belongings to see if there are any clues related to the past.
She hurried upstairs and returned to the bright little attic.
…
Ning Yichu stayed at the Ning family's house for an entire afternoon. He didn't even look at his phone and was responsible for checking Ning Qingwan's belongings.
But nothing important was found. Instead, some cakes and pastries that Ning Qingwan had hidden well were found, but they were all moldy.
For some reason, she recalled the time when she and Ning Qingwan depended on each other for survival when they were young.
Although Ning Qingwan was crazy and unconscious, she still had rare moments of clarity. At those times, she would secretly take out the delicious food she had saved for a long time. Most of those were things she couldn't bear to eat and were saved for Ning Yichu.
The food that was handed to Ning Yichu like a treasure was often already inedible...
The washed-out handkerchief contained a piece of soft candy, which was sticky, but was regarded as a treasure by the crazy Ning Qingwan.
Ning Yichu sighed softly, his nose felt sore, and he quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Nothing was accomplished at Ning's house this afternoon.
Ning Yichu packed up the things that Ning Qingwan had hidden and put them in his pocket, and went all the way back to Junyue Mansion.
My thoughts kept wandering around the kidnapping case. What was the connection between all these incidents?
Thinking of this, after parking the car in the underground parking lot, Ning Yichu walked towards the elevator. It was very quiet and empty here, with not many people coming. Only the spotlight above his head was trembling and emitting a fragile light.
Ning Yichu was about to press the elevator button when someone suddenly grabbed his wrist.
She was startled and instinctively threw a knife at him, but the man caught her in mid-air and held her in his arms.
The body is surrounded by the lingering scent of cold pine, a faint fragrance yet so familiar that it makes one want to cry.
"A Ling..."
She recognized the person holding her.
She buried her head in his chest. The familiar broadness and solidity made her want to stop crying.
"Chu Chu, don't hide from me."
Li Lingyang held her tightly in his arms, as if he was afraid that she would disappear again.
His voice was low, and he buried his head in her ear and caressed it.
The hot air he exhaled hit Ning Yichu's neck, causing a slight itch.
"...Let's talk." Ning Yichu calmed himself down and finally spoke.
It's not right to keep dragging it on like this.
She wanted to push Li Lingyang away, but the man held her stubbornly, "Promise first that you won't leave me."
Li Lingyang's beautiful and cold phoenix eyes were filled with deep affection...
Ning Yichu's heart trembled, but she turned her head away and refused to look into his eyes.
The pain in her heart seemed to drown her...
"A Ling... I went back to the Ning family today..."
Her eyes were red, and she felt guilty when she thought of the torture Ning Qingwan had endured before her death.
"Chu Chu." A trace of heartache flashed across Li Lingyang's cold eyes, and he hugged her tightly, "I know that you feel very guilty about your mother-in-law's death..."
"A Ling." Ning Yichu raised her head, tears flickering in her eyes. She clutched Li Lingyang's shirt tightly. "Do you really hate my mother?"
She asked again, "...Would you wish her death?"
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