NOVEL NEXT Chapter 217 - 217: 216 The Person Behind Him
Chapter 217: 216 The Person Behind Him
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Wen Ran’s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, especially when MO Xiuchen mentioned the moment when the woman’s dagger plunged into his flesh.
The clear heartache in her eyes reflected in his deep ones, causing MO Xiuchen’s heart to tighten.
Having finished speaking, he quietly waited for Wen Ran to respond.
Wen Ran didn’t immediately speak.
For a instant, the hospital room was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard. MO Xiuchen’s heart seemed suspended in mid-air, far from contentment in the silence.
“Sister Ting must be blaming herself, you didn’t eat the breakfast she brought this morning. It’s not her fault. That woman came to you with a dagger, which means, she intended to harm you from the beginning.”
It took a full two minutes before Wen Ran spoke. Her calm and rational words bore no hint of jealousy or displeasure.
She paused, then asked, “Where is the woman who stabbed you now?”
According to what MO Xiuchen had just mentioned, the woman had agreed and accepted the one million in compensation, she had no reason to renege. MO Xiuchen also alluded to the fact that she may have been influenced by someone else, provoking her to confront him with a deadly weapon.
“She was sent to the police station last night. This morning, the police called to say that she had taken some ‘drugs’, but she refused to disclose who she had interacted with. They’re still investigating.”
Her expression changed slightly as she inferred from MO Xiuchen’s words that by ‘drugs’, he meant substances that stimulated the woman’s nerves. Under the influence of such drugs and manipulated by others’ words…
“I’ve ordered an investigation. We should have the results in two or three days, and we’ll definitely find out who instigated her.”
“Could it have been Xiao Wenqing?
After a moment of contemplation, Wen Ran calmly asked. Her suspicion was not groundless. Considering Xiao Wenqing’s past behavior, it’s plausible that she would wish to torment MO Xiuchen. Now that such an incident had happened in City C, she surely knew about it.
Knowing about it, what might she do?
In fact, not only this matter, but she also suspected Xiao Wenqing had a hand in Zhou Mingfu’s death.
Just a few days ago, she had been frustrated because MO Zixuan was unwilling to get the marriage certificate with Zhou Lin ahead of time. Today, on the day of the trial, Zhou Mingfu suddenly died unexpectedly.
It was too unusual!
MO Xiuchen lifted his hand to brush a stray hair from Wen Ran’s face behind her ear, calmly stating, “She is a prime suspect. The fact that the woman took drugs has reminded me of the reason for my mother’s suicide.”
On hearing his words, a touch of concern flashed through Wen Ran’s eyes as she worried about him being upset because of his mother.
MO Xiuchen noticed her anxiety – his lips curled into a soft smile, “I’m not distressed by those issues anymore. If I didn’t have my mother’s photos, I might not even remember what she looked like.”
Back then, he was only eight. Later, his feelings towards his mother’s death were mixed between grief and resentment. He resented her for being too weak and for deserting him.
Wen Ran relaxed as she continued the conversation, “Do you suspect that the drug the woman took was the same one your mother used?”
“I recently found out that Xiao Wenqing has connections with a man named Wu Tianyi, who owns a pharmaceutical company. The drugs his company produces are very effective. I’ve secretly investigated his company and so far, I learned that he has a skilled mentor.”
Wen Ran was confused by his explanation and stared blankly at him.
MO Xiuchen smiled faintly, “You’re probably confused with what I’ve just said. I’m still investigating, and when I get clear results, I’ll explain it in detail to you.”
After mentally processing his words, Wen Ran pursed her lips and said, “I understand some of it. Before, I had mentioned to Jia that Xiao Wenqing knows Wu Tianyi. You’re implying that the drugs produced by his company aren’t solely developed by his own research team but also with assistance from others, right?”
MO Xiuchen’s eyes sparkled with admiration. His Ranran was indeed smart. She had managed to comprehend his rather sketchy and disjointed explanation within a short period of time.
“Yes, that’s it. Evidently, the person behind him is formidable!”
MO Xiuchen had made up his mind to comprehensively investigate the matter, even if it meant unraveling it thread by thread. This included the person who wanted Wen Ran dead years ago and the relationship between Xiao Wenqing and wu Tianyi.
Or even Gu Yan’s nemesis!
Furthermore, he assumed that the two might have some connection…
Wen Ran’s gaze drifted to the portion of his abdomen covered by the duvet. She gave him a slight smile. “Finding these things out will not take a day or two. Don’t think too much about it now. Focus on recovering from your injury. You were still awake when I called last night, and you woke up so early today. You must be very tired. Now, let me take care of you, you should go to sleep.”
“Okay!”
MO Xiuchen agreed obediently. He didn’t want to worry Wen Ran with these vexing affairs any further. She had slept in throughout the morning and appeared energetically refreshed. With her by his side, he could relax and rest
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Gu Kai rushed over after receiving a call from Qin Mu who conveyed that Wen Ran had arrived in City C.
When he arrived at the hospital room, MO Xiuchen was sleeping. Wen Ran sat by the bed, one hand holding MO Xiuchen’s, the other trimming his fingernails.
The bright sunlight streamed through the window, cascading over her hair and shoulders; she looked as if she were wearing a bejeweled robe. The picture-perfect tranquility in the room was so beautiful that it felt a shame to evoke change.
With his handsome figure standing outside the hospital room, Gu Kai looked on as Wen Ran trimmed MO Xiuchen’s nails through the glass window. A sense of warmth crept into his facial features; his heart also softened.
She was his sister, their long-lost biological relationship finally uncovered.
Would she also tenderly and patiently trim his nails like she was doing for MO Xiuchen if they acknowledged their relationship?
Would she demonstrate the same affectionate and adorable gestures she used on Wen Jin with him?
She ought to!
He pressed his lips together tightly, a charming smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Before acknowledging their relation, he had made efforts to cultivate a bond with her so that when they eventually did, she wouldn’t feel uncomfortable or estranged.
Suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, Gu Yan pushed open the door, greeting Wen Ran with a beaming smile, “Hey, Ranran!”
Wen Ran had just finished trimming MO Xiuchen’s nails when she heard the voice. She turned towards the door.
Upon seeing Gu Yan’s radiant smile, a gentle one appeared on her face as well, “Older Brother Gu, what brings you here?”
Her voice was deliberately softer, several decibels quieter than Gu Yan’s. After speaking, she gestured towards the still-sleeping MO Xiuchen and motioned for him to sit on the side..