Chapter 178 It only makes sense when you are here
On the way to the hospital, Jiang Jingyan received a call from Zhou Nan.
"Huang Hao wasn't very cooperative. According to the supplier's confession, he was the only supplier. The amount of smuggling was too large, so he would definitely be sentenced to life imprisonment. He still insists that there is no one behind the scenes."
"Huang Hao is probably still waiting for someone to rescue him. He's not in a hurry, so don't be anxious either. Just take your time in the trial."
The man on the other end was silent for a moment. "To be honest, the higher-ups are taking this matter very seriously. If there's no further progress within 72 hours, the case will be referred to the provincial government for final approval."
He knew that if Jiang Jingyan took action, he would definitely dig deep to find out the person behind the scenes who was protecting him. However, most people would have given up long ago when faced with a life sentence. Since Huang Hao confessed, there would be no other possibility.
Jiang Jingyan didn't embarrass him and said calmly, "Follow the procedure."
After the call ended, Chen Qing leaned on his lap and moved his head, then opened his eyes dazedly, "Is it almost time?"
“Almost.”
She stood up and looked at the shadows of trees and tall buildings passing by outside the window. Suddenly, her back stiffened for a moment.
Jiang Jingyan followed the line of sight and saw the residential area where the Chen family used to live.
Over the years, Chen Qing never mentioned any past events of the Chen family. Chen's father was imprisoned for corruption, and the nature of his work was sensitive, so she helped him avoid suspicion.
"Lian Zhuo has been eyeing this house." He held her hand. "When the time is right, it will be yours."
Chen Qing shook his head and refused, "I don't want it."
"Why not?"
“It’ll draw attention.”
Jiang Jingyan's heart sank. He pulled her into his arms and said, "Keep her in my memory."
"Shouldn't have stayed."
Chen Qing knew that the clearer everything about the Chen family was, the better. Although Jiang Jingyan had retired, he would fight for justice for life. Having such a fiancée was troublesome enough, and adding a father-in-law who was an embezzler, once discovered, there would be a lot of trouble.
Twenty minutes later, the car arrived at the hospital.
Lian Zhuo came forward and opened the car door, "The Yan board of directors is here."
Jiang Jingyan stretched out his sleeves and said, "The world is about to change."
"Mr. Yan hasn't submitted his resignation yet. Will Mr. Meng approve it?"
"Brother has already made this move, and there is no regret. He will make the teacher agree naturally."
Chen Qing followed him upstairs. Yan Weilan was staying in a highly confidential ward. As soon as he got out of the elevator, the bodyguard lowered his head and said, "Mr. Jiang, Director Yan is busy."
"No problem, I'll wait."
They didn't stop him. Jiang Jingyan took Chen Qing to the rest area and wiped the sweat off her forehead. "You don't have to go in later. Wait for me outside."
She responded obediently and sat aside playing with her cell phone.
Yuan Hui and her boyfriend went on a trip to the Maldives. They returned today and shared a large group of beautiful photos on their Moments. She also brought a gift for Chen Qing.
Chen Qing asked about her plans after returning. School was about to start, and the two of them had to prepare the program for the welcome party together.
The junior year class schedule has been released, and it’s packed.
"When are Mr. and Mrs. Luo leaving?" Chen Qing stared at his phone. "I want to see them off."
Jiang Jingyan was reading a document and didn't look up. "Mrs. Luo was afraid you'd cry, so she wouldn't let you send it."
"Already gone?"
"No." He leaned over and kissed her. "Next week, Mrs. Luo will go first, and Mr. Luo will leave after he finishes his work at the company."
Chen Qing snuggled in his arms, "I hate separation, and I hate leaving without saying goodbye even more."
Jiang Jingyan took his eyes off the document for a moment and teased her, "No wonder you hid from me when I left home to return to the army."
"That's different." Chen Qing played with his fingers, looking unhappy.
There is a going and returning when going on a mission, but now that the Luo family has moved out of the country, it won’t be so easy to see each other again in the future. She has experienced everything from separation of life and death.
Jiang Jingyan ran his hand through her long hair and rubbed the back of her neck to soothe her.
Soon, a group of people came out of the ward.
Lian Zhuo coughed to signal, Jiang Jingyan closed the folder and handed it to him, then stood up slowly.
Leading the group were several elders of the Yan family and their collateral relatives. Yan Baiqing sat a little further back and was humbly escorted out the door.
Chen Qing sat there motionless. Looking through the glass door of the lounge area, he was still wearing the suit he wore to the exhibition last night, and a sense of dejection and decadence was emanating from the stubble on his chin.
Yan Baiqing is usually upright and handsome, but this look reveals a bit of unique wildness in him.
She heard that Yan Weilan fell ill in the middle of the night. The private doctor at Yan's house was on call 24 hours a day. Seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately sent her to the hospital. Yan Baiqing probably didn't sleep a wink that night.
Jiang Jingyan exchanged brief greetings with several elders and watched them leave.
Yan Baiqing stood shoulder to shoulder with him, his voice hoarse, "Go in."
He hummed, straightened his clothes, and looked distant and arrogant.
Smoking is not prohibited in the rest area. Yan Baiqing touched the cigarette box, knocked out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, "Borrow a light."
Lian Zhuo handed it over. The flame was bright and the red bloodshot in his eyes was clearly visible.
Chen Qing felt uneasy and hesitated for a moment before swallowing his words.
Yan Baiqing walked to the window, his back looking lonely and depressed.
She finally walked over and asked, "Mr. Yan, are you okay?"
Across the street from the window is a shopping mall, adjacent to the central park. It is prosperous and beautiful in late summer and early autumn, lush and green, and full of vitality can be seen everywhere.
The wind blew the man's hair loose, and smoke blew out of his nose. He said with a smile, "It's not as sad as I thought."
Chen Qing leaned against the window frame. "Is Director Yan optimistic about the situation?"
"Two months."
Her heart skipped a beat. "Spend your last moments with your family and don't leave any regrets."
Yan Baiqing turned his head and looked at her. "My mother had a wish, and I helped her fulfill it. Does that mean I have no regrets?"
Their eyes met.
Chen Qing sensed something unusual and asked cautiously, "Is it a wish or an obsession?"
“Is there any difference?”
"Yes." She pursed her lips and explained slowly, "Obsessions can harm both yourself and others, but wishes won't."
Yan Baiqing laughed, "Qing'er is clever. At such a young age, she can see through people's hearts and understand the truth."
"Is Director Yan's obsession with the Jiang family?"
He dusted off his cigarette, "If so, will you help Jingyan stop me?"
Chen Qing paused and said, "I am also half a member of the Jiang family."
"Use yourself to stop me?"
"What I mean is that there's no end to grudges. Choose the right time to end it and let yourself go."
"You had a happy family, but suddenly became an orphan. If there was something hidden, how could it end like this?"
Chen Qing was stunned for a long time before he responded, "Every wrong has its perpetrator, so I'll find the right person to blame."
Yan Baiqing laughed out loud and looked into her eyes, which were pure without any impurities.
"It was your birthday yesterday." Chen Qing pursed her lips, "I didn't have time to say happy birthday to you."
"No problem, I never celebrate my birthday, except yesterday."
She was puzzled, her eyes blank.
Yan Baiqing straightened his back and turned around, "With you here, yesterday had meaning."
Chen Qing lowered his head and said nothing.
She had wondered why Yan Baiqing insisted on her going to the exhibition, and even suspected that he had ulterior motives, such as coming up with a new trick to frame Jiang Jingyan.
It was for a birthday...
The door of the ward was open, and Jiang Jingyan was standing against the light, so his expression could not be seen.
Chen Qing walked towards him and was grabbed.
"Qing'er, don't worry." Yan Baiqing looked at that place with a secretive expression, "As long as you are not a member of the Jiang family, this old grudge will not be blamed on you."
Jiang Jingyan frowned, with a sense of hostility lingering between his brows. Through the glass door and the corridor, he couldn't hear what Yan Baiqing said, but he could see his actions.
He strode over and pressed the door-opening button, and Yan Baiqing just let go.
Chen Qing's heart was pounding as he trotted to the man.
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