After their trip, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen returned to their familiar city, filled with memories and even deeper feelings. The city was still bustling and bustling, its busy streets and towering skyscrapers telling countless stories. They were about to embark on a new chapter in their lives.
In Jiang Zhi's heart, the desire for revenge still burned like a blazing flame. The truth behind Tang Junxi's murder was like a treasure hidden behind a thick fog, and she never for a moment forgot her quest to uncover that mystery. Although she was immersed in the sweet love she had with Shen Qingchen during her travels, once she returned to her daily life, that unwavering conviction took hold of her heart once again. She knew this was not only for Tang Junxi, but also for her own peace of mind.
Shen Qingchen understood Jiang Zhi's persistence; he respected her decision and offered his full support. He knew Jiang Zhi was an independent and strong woman whose vengeance wasn't driven by hatred but by a pursuit of justice. So, they began to revisit the circumstances they had encountered in their previous search for clues, paying close attention to every detail.
They first returned to where Jiang Zhi had originally begun her investigation: the apartment where Tang Junxi had once lived. It was a somewhat run-down neighborhood, and while nothing special stood out, every brick and tile seemed to hold clues. They knocked on the doors of Tang Junxi's neighbors, hoping to gain some information they had missed. However, most of the neighbors had only a vague memory of Tang Junxi, given the time that had passed. Undeterred, Jiang Zhi searched for clues in the occasional whispers of her neighbors.
In Tang Junxi's old house, Jiang Zhi carefully searched every corner. The room was filled with an old smell, and a thin layer of dust fell on the furniture. Shen Qingchen was by her side, and seeing her focused expression, her heart was filled with distress. Jiang Zhi looked through the relics left by Tang Junxi. Those once familiar items now carried a deep sadness. A diary caught her attention. The paper of the diary was a little yellow, and the handwriting had become blurred due to the erosion of time. She opened it carefully and read word by word. The diary recorded Tang Junxi's daily trivialities, his dreams, and some vague worries. Although there was no direct clue to the murder, Jiang Zhi felt that this was an important window to understand Tang Junxi's inner world at the time. Perhaps some connections related to his murder could be found from here.
At the same time, they also began to plan their own careers for their future lives. Shen Qingchen had a heavy responsibility in the family business, and he needed to re-enter the busy business affairs. He got up early every day, put on a smart suit, and went to the company to attend various meetings and handle documents. His work ability and business acumen were highly regarded in the family business, but now he had someone more important in his heart. He hoped to create a stable future for Jiang Zhi through his own efforts.
Jiang Zhi wasn't idle either, deciding to return to her previous field of work. She possessed a solid foundation of expertise, and while her skills had been somewhat neglected while searching for clues, she quickly re-adapted to the work rhythm thanks to her solid foundation and tenacious perseverance. Her dedication and ingenuity earned her the respect and recognition of her colleagues. However, her mind wasn't entirely focused on work; whenever she had free time, she would discuss Tang Junxi's case with Shen Qingchen.
Their love also faced new tests in the process. Due to the busy work, the time they spent together became limited. Sometimes, Shen Qingchen had to work overtime until late at night because of urgent matters at the company, and Jiang Zhi would also be exhausted from work or investigating clues. Some minor frictions began to appear in their communication. Once, Shen Qingchen was a little impatient when discussing something with Jiang Zhi because of the high-intensity work for several consecutive days. Jiang Zhi felt very aggrieved and felt that Shen Qingchen did not understand her as much as before. But they all knew that this was a challenge given to them by life, and they could not give up on each other because of these minor problems.
So, they began to adjust their status. Shen Qingchen learned to take time out of his busy work to send Jiang Zhi a text message to express his longing for her. Jiang Zhi would also prepare a loving lunch box for Shen Qingchen when he was working overtime and send it downstairs to the office. Through mutual understanding and tolerance, they regained the balance of their love.
In their search for clues, they encountered a new challenge. The previous line of investigation seemed to have reached a deadlock, with all leads dead and no new breakthroughs. Jiang Zhi felt frustrated and began to doubt her own abilities. Shen Qingchen saw this and felt the pain in his heart. He encouraged Jiang Zhi to think differently, starting with Tang Junxi's interpersonal relationships, not just his immediate friends and neighbors, but also his colleagues and business contacts.
Following this line of thought, they began to re-investigate Tang Junxi's work relationships. They discovered that Tang Junxi had been involved in a major project involving a complex network of interests. During their investigation, they identified several suspicious individuals. Their behavior before and after Tang Junxi's murder was unusual, but there was no direct evidence linking them to the case. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen decided to investigate these individuals further, gathering information on their backgrounds, social connections, and financial status.
It was a long and arduous process, requiring immense time and energy. They often spent entire days in the library researching, or late into the night scouring the internet for information, their eyes bloodshot from staring at screens for so long. But they refused to give up. Every new discovery filled them with excitement, as if they were one step closer to the truth.
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