Chapter 422 "Seeing" Chi Xuecan
Chapter 422 "Seeing" Chi Xuecan
In the Chi family's living room, Chi Moqing placed a fruit plate in front of Yan Zuozuo, his gaze gentle, "Have some fruit."
Yan Zuozuo nodded, but her eyes never left Chi Moqing's face.
Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Honey, I never knew you had such a fierce side. Look how scared Director Tong was," she joked.
Mentioning what had just happened, a cold glint flashed in Chi Moqing's eyes, "If it weren't for clearing your name, none of them would be allowed to set foot in this house!"
It was clear that Chi Moqing was truly angry. Yan Zuozuo reached out and hugged his waist, sighing softly, "I'm sorry to have worried you."
"It's an honor for a husband to worry about his wife." Chi Moqing lowered his head and kissed her hair. "I haven't done enough, otherwise you wouldn't have to suffer so much."
His woman was being bullied on his turf, and Chi Moqing wished he could slap himself twice!
Yan Zuozuo looked up at him: "Honey, I'm a suspect now. Will this affect you?"
"What impact could it have?" Chi Moqing lifted her chin and kissed her lips. "Besides, I believe my wife would never do such a thing."
Even if his little wife does it one day, even if it means abandoning the whole world, he will stand by her side!
Yan Zuozuo felt a warmth in her heart. After a pause, she said, "Honey, let's go see Cancan today. I haven't seen her since this happened."
“I’m afraid not now.” Chi Moqing said, holding her in his arms. “Huo Heng has already taken her to Germany. Even if you want to see her, you’ll have to wait until you’ve settled your affairs.”
Yan Zuozuo's eyes dimmed: "When will this be resolved?"
"The results will be available soon, but since the German elections are underway, it's not appropriate to make Cancan's matter public for the time being. It might not be suitable for us to go now."
Yan Zuozuo pursed her lips. She was very worried about Chi Xuecan's condition, but after Chi Moqing said that, she could only helplessly say, "Okay, we'll go again in a while. But about the child..."
"I'll talk to the hospital." Chi Moqing tightened his arm around her waist. "You've been through so much yesterday, do you want to get some more sleep?"
Yan Zuozuo nodded and soon fell asleep in Chi Moqing's arms. Chi Moqing carried her back to the room, but accidentally woke her up again. She opened her eyes slightly, and her gaze inadvertently fell on Chi Moqing's military uniform hanging on the clothes rack, and her heart clenched.
She remembered what Stephen had told her about Chi Moqing before he left the army, and that woman... cold and beautiful!
She pursed her lips, feeling an urge to ask him, but they had only been reunited for a short time, and asking now would be a real downer, wouldn't it? Besides, Chi Moqing was so good to her; no matter what happened between him and that woman before, as long as he loved her now, that was enough, wasn't it?
Having gone through so much, she no longer dwells on the past when she was upset about Chi Moqing lying to her. Rather than letting the past make her unhappy, she prefers to cherish the present and seize the moment.
Noticing Yan Zuozuo's silence, Chi Moqing asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Yan Zuozuo looked up and smiled: "It's nothing, I just suddenly couldn't sleep again. Tell me about your past."
Chi Moqing nodded: "It's a bit boring, but I'll tell you if you want to hear it."
Yan Zuozuo secretly hoped that Chi Moqing would take the initiative to explain Leng Yan's situation, but Chi Moqing did not mention Leng Yan until she fell asleep. In fact, this left a little hidden danger in her heart.
When Yan Zuozuo woke up again, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon. She opened her eyes but didn't see Chi Moqing. Curious, she got up and wandered around the living room, but she couldn't find him even in the kitchen.
Huh? Did they go out?
She drank a glass of water and went upstairs to wash her face. Seeing the study, she realized Chi Moqing was likely there. Her eyes darted around mischievously as she quietly opened the study door. She had originally intended to scare Chi Moqing, but meeting his gloomy face, she was startled instead.
Something happened; she seems very angry.
Indeed, Chi Moqing was really angry, and so angry that he didn't notice Yan Zuozuo coming in immediately. It wasn't until he heard rustling sounds at the door that he realized Yan Zuozuo was already standing there.
His expression softened, and he said, "Why don't you come in?" He had been browsing the internet while Yan Zuozuo was sleeping, and found a barrage of insults directed at his young wife.
His face turned ashen with rage, his fists clenched tightly. It seemed someone was getting impatient. Very well, since that person dared to make a move, then he wouldn't hold back!
Taking a deep breath, he saw Yan Zuozuo come in and realized he had acted impulsively, which was not a good thing; he needed to calm down.
Yan Zuozuo saw Chi Moqing quickly shut down the computer and knew without a doubt that it was related to her. Otherwise, her husband wouldn't be so angry, nor would he be afraid of her seeing it.
She walked to Chi Moqing's side, bit her lip, and said, "Husband, I'm sorry."
Chi Moqing reached out and pulled her into his arms: "Why are you saying this all of a sudden?"
"You don't need to hide it from me, I'm definitely being scolded terribly right now. It's my fault, I embarrassed you."
"Silly girl." Chi Moqing chuckled and pinched her nose gently, saying softly, "It's not your fault, it's your husband's fault for not protecting you."
Yan Zuozuo nestled in his arms, feeling the familiar warmth, without saying a word.
The phone rang at that moment. It was a subordinate sent by Chi Moqing. It had been confirmed that the video accusing Yan Zuozuo had been tampered with. Yan Zuozuo had an alibi, and a new suspect had been identified. They were just waiting to form a complete chain of evidence so that they could make an arrest.
Chi Moqing nodded: "Tell the police station not to take any rash actions, lest they alert the enemy."
"Yes."
Yan Zuozuo also heard the conversation, but not very clearly. She wasn't sure if she had misheard, and looked at Chi Moqing in astonishment, "The person you were talking about on the phone just now... was Yao Ziqian?!"
Chi Moqing nodded, and Yan Zuozuo was utterly shocked, screaming uncontrollably, "Just because Cancan was temporarily suspended from his post, he's going to kill her? Is this guy a psychopath?"
Chi Moqing quickly reassured her, "Don't get agitated, things aren't that simple."
What else could it be? Yao Ziqian…
Wait a minute! She seems to have overlooked something. Yao Ziqian was clearly furious about Chi Xuecan suspending him, but then he suddenly pretended to change his mind and even drugged her...
Yes, it's drugging!
Could it be that Yao Ziqian and Fisher are in cahoots?! But why would Fisher partner with Yao Ziqian? Does he want to use the charity for some shady business?
Yan Zuozuo was in a state of confusion. If Fisher really colluded with Yao Ziqian, it would be truly heartbreaking.
She bit her lip and looked at Chi Moqing pleadingly, "Even if I can't go see Cancan, can I at least call and ask how she is?"
Even though Chi Xuecan harbored resentment towards Yao Ziqian during her lifetime, she never intended to drive him to despair; she even gave him a chance to reflect. But unexpectedly, in the end, it was Yao Ziqian who wanted to harm her?
A hint of sadness flashed in Yan Zuozuo's eyes; she had so much to say to Chi Xuecan.
Chi Moqing nodded, picked up her phone, and called Huo Heng.
Yan Zuozuo was terrified, worried that Huo Heng wouldn't forgive her, and that she would never have the chance to see Chi Xuecan again. She gripped Chi Moqing's hand tightly, her heart pounding.
The phone kept ringing with a dial tone, and Yan Zuozuo became even more nervous, feeling scared, sad, self-reproachful, and guilty. She bit her lip hard, trying to control her emotions, but she couldn't.
The call connected, but there was no blame or anger as she had imagined. Huo Heng's tone was pained, but still very polite, even gentle, as he said, "I know this has nothing to do with you. Can Can likes you so much, I believe she has good judgment in people."
At those words, Yan Zuozuo choked back tears, which flowed like a burst dam as she repeatedly said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
Chi Moqing gently put his arm around her shoulder, offering her silent comfort.
Yan Zuozuo sniffled, not knowing how long she had been crying, and said, "Can I see Cancan? I... I haven't seen her yet... after the accident..."
Huo Heng didn't refuse and showed her Chi Xuecan's current state via video call on his phone. She was lying there quietly, not speaking or moving, like a person in a vegetative state.
Her heart clenched, and she broke down in tears again. Can Can was such a lively person, so full of life, but now…
Why, why is God doing this to her? She cried uncontrollably, her mind filled with memories of her time with Chi Xuecan, as if it were all just yesterday. How could a perfectly healthy person suddenly be unable to speak or move, without even the slightest awareness of the outside world?
It's her fault, it's all her fault. If it weren't for her, Can Can wouldn't have become like this. She's the one who ruined Can Can!
"It's my fault, it's all my fault... If it weren't for me, Can Can wouldn't be like this..." Her heart felt like it was being slowly sliced apart, she clutched her chest tightly, pounding her fist on her chest again and again, "It's all my fault..."
"Zuo Zuo!" Chi Moqing hugged her tightly, not letting her hurt herself. At this moment, his heart also ached. This was his family, the people who understood him best and protected him the most since childhood, but now they had become like this. "Things are not what you think. Calm down, be good."
Chi Moqing watched the video and apologized to Huo Heng. Huo Heng understood Yan Zuozuo's pain; his own feelings at that moment were even greater than Yan Zuozuo's sorrow.
Yan Zuozuo stared at Chi Xuecan, took a deep breath, and said, "Can I speak with Cancan alone for a few minutes?"
Huo Heng hesitated for a moment, then placed his phone beside Chi Xuecan's pillow and left. Chi Moqing glanced at her worriedly, then nodded and left as well.
Yan Zuozuo held her phone, looking at Chi Xuecan with a sorrowful expression. No one knew what she said, but when she came out again, she seemed like a different person, still sad, but with an added touch of strength.
Chi Moqing frowned, unsure whether this change was a good thing or a bad thing.
NFBE