Chapter 634: Shadows of Benevolence

Book Chapter 634: It’s Not an Act (Update 2)

Afternoon. The blazing sun hung high in the sky.

The scorching sunlight and searing scenery made everything—and everyone—feel like they were on fire.

Xiao Yu watched as a woman cradling a two-year-old boy left a residential community.

The boy’s face radiated pure innocence, while the woman’s features melded maternal love with clear anxiety.

Even after the pair disappeared into the distance, Xiao Yu made sure not to disturb them.

“Kong Shanjing, 28, unmarried mother… Three years ago, she was the girlfriend of suspect Chen Guodong!”

Wang Cheng held up his phone, reviewing the file on the woman, and reported to Xiao Yu, “Our investigation shows that during Kong Shanjing’s pregnancy, she frequently visited the hospital to care for Chen Rong. After giving birth, she continued to look after hospitalized Chen Rong. During that period, she purchased a property valued at 530,000—the source of the money remains unclear…”

“Later, Kong Shanjing helped Chen Rong search for a kidney donor for two or three years until they finally found one, allowing Chen Rong to recover and be discharged after the transplant!”

The sum mentioned was indeed 2 million… Xiao Yu’s expression grew complicated.

First, while Chen Rong was hospitalized, suspect Chen Guodong deposited one million into his sister’s hospital account.

Then he gave his girlfriend another million?

So, Chen Rong’s testimony about her brother’s mysterious 2 million—allegedly provided by Zheng Xiangyu—was truly perplexing.

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Kong Shanjing, however, appeared to be a remarkable woman.

Even though Chen Guodong was dead, she continued to care devotedly for her boyfriend’s sister.

For someone so busy attending to Chen Rong, how many devoted women like her are there in this world?

No wonder every time Chen Rong mentioned this ‘sister-in-law’, her face would light up with warmth.

An elder sister is like a mother!

At that moment, with Kong Shanjing clearly anxious, she must have been visiting Chen Rong at the detention center, right?

Unfortunately, as long as the case remained unresolved, they couldn’t meet.

Xiao Yu turned and walked back to his police car, pondering one pressing question.

Why did Chen Rong suspect that the 2 million returned by Chen Guodong was given by Zheng Xiangyu?

According to Chen Rong’s testimony:

Her brother, Chen Guodong, not only drove a taxi but also worked part-time as a designated driver.

He even mentioned Zheng Xiangyu to Chen Rong.

In Chen Guodong’s words, Zheng Xiangyu was a… good man!

Indeed, that is exactly how he described Zheng Xiangyu to his sister.

Moreover, Chen Guodong had been serving as Zheng Xiangyu’s designated driver for several years.

Every time the big boss Zheng Xiangyu needed a ride, he would call on Chen Guodong.

They claimed Zheng Xiangyu was good because, after getting acquainted, Chen Guodong even mentioned his sister’s predicament.

Surprisingly, Zheng Xiangyu had kindly given Chen Guodong money on several occasions.

Three times in total.

Each time 100,000—adding up to 300,000!

Is it possible for someone to be this altruistic?

Can a businessman truly be so selfless?

If you were in her shoes, wouldn’t you suspect he had ulterior motives?

Later, Chen Guodong returned 2 million, although he never explained where the money came from.

But Chen Rong immediately suspected that it was Zheng Xiangyu who supplied the funds.

And then, fate struck—the day after Chen Guodong got the money, trouble erupted.

He even attempted to kidnap Zheng Xiangyu’s wife!

Due to a twist of fate, he ended up abducting a maid instead.

As a result, both Chen Guodong and the maid went missing, with their bodies discovered six months later.

If you put yourself in Chen Rong’s position, wouldn’t you be suspicious of Zheng Xiangyu?

Initially, he gave her brother 300,000, and then allegedly another 2 million.

Can unprompted love and kindness truly exist without reason?

If you were her, wouldn’t you be wary of Zheng Xiangyu?

But suspicion was futile—Chen Rong was bedridden at the time.

It wasn’t until recently, after being discharged, that she began her private investigation into Zheng Xiangyu.

Chen Rong even made a scene at the City Bureau, presenting some inconclusive evidence from her brother’s kidnapping case three years ago.

Only then did the City Bureau hand the case over to the Criminal Investigation Team.

The Criminal Investigation Team also started probing this baffling case.

When they discovered that Zheng Xiangyu and his wife, Luo Yuying, were planning to emigrate, Chen Rong’s suspicions deepened.

Are you planning to run?

Chen Rong couldn’t take it any longer and confronted Zheng Xiangyu directly, setting off the subsequent chain of events…

This is the entire sequence of events as recounted by Chen Rong!

One question then emerged in Xiao Yu’s mind.

Was the final 2 million really given to Chen Guodong by Zheng Xiangyu?

If so, why had Zheng Xiangyu never mentioned the money after the case unfolded?

What else could he be hiding?

Xiao Yu couldn’t shake the feeling that he was being played.

……

Hospital. In the Ward.

Zheng Xiangyu lay on a bed.

Under the attentive care of his wife, Luo Yuying, he appeared to be recovering well.

The 11 knife wounds weren’t fatal; it was just excessive blood loss.

Normally, after stitching, one would be discharged in a few days.

They had met only that morning, and when Xiao Yu saw Zheng Xiangyu again that evening, his surprise was unmistakable.

Meanwhile, his wife, Luo Yuying, showed unmistakable signs of tension and panic.

Xiao Yu sensed nothing out of the ordinary.

Before coming, he had already reviewed the file on Luo Yuying.

It revealed that she had been kidnapped as a child and even developed autism.

It’s natural for someone with such a condition to feel anxious, frightened, and nervous around strangers.

“Yuying, please step out for now,”

Just like that morning, Zheng Xiangyu smiled as he patted his wife’s hand.

The demure Luo Yuying obediently got up and left.

“Officer, is something wrong?”

After his wife departed, Zheng Xiangyu met Xiao Yu’s gaze with a gentle smile and asked,

“Yes, and it’s an important matter.”

Xiao Yu’s expression turned serious as he slowly nodded. “May I ask, did you give Chen Guodong 2 million?”

As he spoke, he scrutinized Zheng Xiangyu’s eyes, expressions, and body language.

Xiao Yu could detect even the slightest sign of irregularity.

The result…

Zheng Xiangyu paused briefly before nodding, “Yes, I did give him 2 million.”

He showed no sign of lying—no panic, no guilt, no attempt to hide his truth.

Xiao Yu was completely stumped, and after a long moment he asked in an odd tone, “Why?”

“Because I think Chen Guodong is a good guy.”

Without a hint of reservation, Zheng Xiangyu smiled warmly and added, “His sister is gravely ill and in desperate need of funds. I’m not too concerned about money, so I gave him 2 million.”

“No ulterior motive?” Xiao Yu asked coldly.

“None,” Zheng Xiangyu replied firmly, his gaze clear.

Xiao Yu was left dumbfounded.

After a prolonged pause, a bold idea suddenly flashed through his mind.

Could it really be that a genuinely selfless person exists in this world—and that person is standing right before him!

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