Regretful Beijing Marriage

Song Ran's expression changed, but before she could ask anything, she heard Zhong Yi's painful groans coming from the bedroom.

He didn't have time to think further and went back to his bedroom.

A moment later, he tiptoed out.

"Dr. Jiang, do you suspect there's something wrong with that phone number?"

Song Ran led Jiang Yining to the living room sofa and sat down, asking in a low voice.

"If what you suspect is true, then this matter is far bigger than we thought."

His eyes darkened.

The Song family is a powerful force in Haicheng.

They dare to bully their family? They're asking for death!

Jiang Yining's gaze was cold and deep. She shook her head, but then quickly nodded.

"I'm not sure, but I can give it a try."

Chung Yi's phone is too clean.

This proves that something is not normal.

The other party has clearly got Zhong Yi under their control.

Based on the circumstances surrounding Chung Yi's illness, it is highly likely that the other party did it intentionally.

Jiang Yining had a gut feeling that the person opposite her was related to her.

She flipped through it roughly.

The other party only deleted the chat messages, but did not delete the call logs.

It's not that we didn't notice, it's that there's a very high probability the other party isn't afraid.

He was certain that even if they investigated, they wouldn't find anything.

Chung Yee has a habit of making notes.

This number is the only one that's missing.

This number has only three call records, each lasting more than ten minutes.

It's obviously someone they know.

Jiang Yining looked up at Song Ran, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"When a person is in pain due to an illness, they will subconsciously do what the other person says."

"Those who can do this are either close friends or people they fear."

Song then felt a chill run down his spine.

He didn't hesitate for long and immediately dialed the number.

It rang for a long time.

No one answered the phone.

Just when Jiang Yining thought the trail had gone cold, the call was answered on the other end.

It was a deep, resonant male voice.

"Who is it?"

Jiang Yining's heart sank.

man?

It seems she was wrong.

But the next second, Song Ran's expression changed drastically, and then she adopted a natural tone.

"Uncle Qin? When did you change your phone number?"

"I've been trying to call your usual number, but it's always busy."

Qin Zhengtao's voice tightened, and his tone suddenly became sharp.

"Song Ran? How did you get this number?"

Song Ran remained expressionless.

"I asked my mom for it. I'm calling to talk to you about Sister Miaoyin."

"Brother Sinian should have mentioned it to you, right? The experimental project has already started. If it's successful, it will greatly help Sister Miaoyin's psychological recovery."

Qin Zhengtao remained on guard.

"Si Nian did mention it, but Song Ran, you called specifically about this?"

Song Ran lowered her voice and sighed.

"Not entirely. Our family has always been worried about the Shen family."

"Sinian is too stubborn; he always shoulders everything himself."

"President Fu has always wanted to collaborate with the Shen family on his projects, but Brother Sinian has never given in."

"Uncle, I just want to ask you one question: what exactly is the current situation of the Shen family? Could you give us a clue?"

These words were extremely tactful.

Qin Zhengtao's guard relaxed a bit, and his tone softened.

"It's kind of your family to be so thoughtful. To be honest, the Shen family is indeed facing both internal and external troubles right now."

"We've tried to persuade him over the years, but if things weren't really tough, Si Nian wouldn't have gone to Jiangcheng."

"If we can gain a foothold through the Fu family's project this time, then our Shen family will truly have a chance to turn things around!"

"Please help me persuade Si Nian to put Si Nian aside for now, and I will personally communicate with the old man as well."

Song Ran followed up with a few pleasantries.

Just as he was about to hang up, Qin Zhengtao gave him another word of advice.

"By the way, I don't use this number often, and it will be canceled soon. If you need anything, please call the original number."

"Yes, Uncle, I've got it."

Song Ran hung up the phone, her back already soaked with cold sweat.

"Who is the other party?"

Jiang Yining clenched her fists, her words almost squeezed out between her teeth.

She had thought they would meet.

But I never expected that I would hear his voice for the first time under these circumstances!

Song Ran knew she couldn't hide it any longer, so she confessed.

"It's Qin Zhengtao, Shen Miaoyin's father!"

Qin Zhengtao.

That scumbag!

Jiang Yining silently recited the mantra in her mind, her knuckles turning white, and her eyes immediately darkened.

If it weren't for him, Mom wouldn't have died!

And this scumbag is very likely the mastermind behind it all.

So what secrets does Chung Yi actually hold about him?!

Song Ran noticed the sudden drop in temperature around her and quickly coughed lightly, deliberately changing the subject.

"My mother's illness..."

Before he could finish speaking, the maid upstairs suddenly called out urgently.

"Young Master, Madam is awake!"

The two looked up at the same time.

Jiang Yining raised her hand to stop Song Ran, who was about to rush upstairs.

"Don't go up yet."

She turned her head away, her gaze cold.

"I'm certain that your mother's illness is related to that phone call just now."

"If you want her to fully recover, secretly find someone you can absolutely trust to investigate this matter."

After saying that, she turned and went upstairs.

In the bedroom, Chung Yi sat leaning against the headboard, her face still frighteningly pale.

Several servants stood around the bed, at a loss for what to do.

Upon seeing Jiang Yining enter, Zhong Yi felt as if she had been stung by something, and her whole body trembled violently.

She raised her hand and pointed at her, her voice hoarse.

"Hurry up..."

The servants were at a loss.

Jiang Yining remained calm and quickly stepped forward to support Zhong Yi's trembling shoulders.

"You all get out. I'll take responsibility for any problems that arise here."

The room quieted down.

Chung Yi's emotions became increasingly out of control.

She gripped Jiang Yining's wrist tightly, terrified.

"Hurry... Be careful lately..."

"Someone wants you dead..."

Jiang Yining's heart skipped a beat, but her face remained expressionless.

She patted Chung Yi on the back to comfort her.

He waited until the other person calmed down before speaking in a low voice.

"It's Qin Zhengtao, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yi trembled violently, and her pupils contracted sharply.

She guessed right.

Jiang Yining did not ask any further questions.

She took out the tranquilizer and coaxed Zhong Yi to take it.

Soon, Zhong Yi's tense body gradually relaxed.

But the fear in his eyes lingered.

Silent for a long time.

"Ms. Chung, there's no rush."

Jiang Yining finally spoke.

"I won't force you to talk about it now, or if you can't talk about it."

"But you should know that someone is using secrets to bind you."

"What's the point of forcing you to break down, forcing you to shut up?"

Her gaze fell on Zhong Yi's face, her voice calm yet chilling.

"Only the dead will not reveal their secrets."

Zhong Yi's pupils suddenly contracted, and her blood seemed to freeze.

She opened her mouth, her lips trembling violently.

But he couldn't utter a single word.

A fierce wind howled outside the window.

The wind blew open the window.

The tearing wind sent shivers down one's spine.

Jiang Yining stood up and closed the window.

"Ms. Chung, I only have one thing to say."

"If you want to live, you have to speak up; if you want to die, you have to keep it a secret."

"I don't believe there's any secret that can be used to blackmail the Song family."