Xiao Zheng, who was still asleep, was interrupted by an ear-piercing ringtone. He dizzily answered the call, but before he could complain, a hoarse voice came from the other side of the phone. "My grandfather is dead …"
It was Shang Yao's voice!
Xiao Zheng immediately sat up upon hearing the news.
Grandpa is dead?
Yan Shichang?
Why did he die? Wasn't the old man always in good health? The last time they met, he even drank two cups with him. He didn't seem to be abnormal at all.
"What's going on?" Xiao Zheng's heart sank.
He knew that the old man didn't die of natural causes. There must be some unspeakable secret.
"It's suicide." Shang Yao's voice trembled slightly. "He died in the small building in the back yard. A knife pierced through his heart. "
Hearing Shang Yao's voice, he could tell that she hadn't gotten over the bad news.
A cold expression flashed across Xiao Zheng's face. Suicide? Impossible.
Yan Shichang had completely handed over the Yan Clan to Shang Yao to manage. In theory, he couldn't have too many conflicts with anyone. Even the only person who would bear a grudge against him, Shang Jingtian. Didn't he hand over the Shang Clan to Shang Yao previously?
Did Shang Jingtian have a reason to do so at this time?
After Xiao Zheng sorted out his thoughts, he first comforted Shang Yao for a while, then expressed his intention to rush to the Yan Clan.
A few years ago, he had a few major conflicts with the Yan Clan. But under Yan Shichang's mediation and Shang Yao's guidance, both parties entered a harmonious honeymoon period. Whether it was Yan Shichang, Yan Hong, or Shang Yao herself, they were all very close to Xiao Zheng.
So now that the Yan Clan was in such a big situation, Xiao Zheng had to rush over immediately. Whether it was to uncover the mystery or to support the Yan Clan.
"What happened?"
Lin Huayin, who didn't sleep early last night, opened her sleepy eyes and looked at Xiao Zheng. "Did something happen?"
"Yan Shichang is dead," Xiao Zheng explained as he put on his clothes. "Shang Yao said that she committed suicide, but there must be another reason. I have to go and take a look. "
Lin Huayin gently nodded and said, "Be careful on the road. This isn't simple. "
"I know." Xiao Zheng nodded and kissed Elder Lin on the cheek. "You stayed up until midnight last night. Sleep a little longer."
Lin Huayin didn't say anything. She just looked at Xiao Zheng gently. He exhorted him to be cautious.
Yan Shichang was dead?
Suicide?
This was indeed unreasonable, and the way he died was too cruel.
Stabbing oneself in the heart was definitely not a method that a normal person would use to commit suicide. Unless it is forced.
In that case, who could force Yan Shichang to commit suicide by mutilating himself?
The answer quickly emerged in Xiao Zheng's mind.
The Zhao family!
Yan Shichang was one of the three giants and the only one left in the world.
Who was the first person that Zhao Yin went to after returning to Hua Xia?
Of course it was Zhao Yin!
He was the most direct enemy! He was also the enemy that could easily infuriate the Zhao family!
Perhaps the Zhao family could use some methods to deal with the second or even the third generation and give them some patience. But facing Yan Shichang, the direct executioner and accomplice. How could the Zhao family have that much patience?
Xiao Zheng knew that the Zhao family must have come to the Yan family last night. As for whether it was Qiu Shou or Zhao Yin, he didn't know.
As the car stopped, Xiao Zheng strode into the Yan family. The person waiting at the door was none other than Yan Hong.
As the two walked, Yan Hong explained, "The police checked the scene. The old man died at about one in the morning last night. The cause of death was a serious injury to the heart and excessive blood loss. As for the murderer, we don't have an answer for now. There are no signs of a fight at the scene. "
"No other fingerprints?" Xiao Zheng frowned and asked.
With the current technology, as long as someone appeared in Yan Shichang's study. They would definitely be able to find some clues. Unless, someone was deliberately hiding it. Or, the higher-ups didn't want to investigate the matter at all!
Of course, the most important thing was that the police could basically conclude that Yan Shichang wasn't murdered, but killed by stabbing his own heart with a knife!
The cause of death was determined. Whether there were other people at the scene was not that important.
Moreover, the Yan family had made it clear that they didn't want to investigate the matter anymore.
And the person who had made it clear was none other than Shang Yao.
The Yan family reacted very quickly when it came to funeral matters. A few hours later, the old man was lying peacefully in the coffin. The coffin was also built. It was as if they had gone through special training. It also seemed that they often took care of funeral matters …
Xiao Zheng met Shang Yao in the guest room of the side hall.
She was dressed appropriately. The color of her clothes was slightly gray and she looked very haggard. Her beautiful eyes were red and swollen from crying. It was as if she had been crushed by Yan Shichang's death.
Xiao Zheng sighed in his heart. He walked over slowly and said, "Don't be too sad. The old man left probably because he wanted you to live well. "
Shang Yao listened to Xiao Zheng's words and frowned deeply. She looked up and asked, "Boss Xiao also guessed something?"
"I only believe that the old man wouldn't end his life for no reason no matter how difficult it was. He must have his reasons for doing so. "Xiao Zheng pursed his lips and said.
As for the specific reasons, Xiao Zheng didn't know.
Shang Yao took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone, "Actually, as early as a week ago, grandpa said something strange. It seemed like he was preparing for his funeral. "
After a short pause, Shang Yao said in an unusually self-blaming tone, "Why didn't I notice it at the beginning?"
Xiao Zheng gave Shang Yao a cup of hot tea and said, "The old man has already made his decision. It doesn't matter even if you notice it."
After a pause, Xiao Zheng squinted and said, "I believe that the old man must have made an agreement with those people. He can exchange his death for your safety. "
"Grandpa is so silly!" Shang Yao said while biting her lips. "How can those people let the Yan family go?"
Xiao Zheng had a very complicated feeling when he heard that.
Yes.
How could the Zhao family let the Yan family go?
But according to Xiao Zheng's understanding of the Zhao family. If they went all out, even a master like Bai Wuxia might not be able to resist them.
So, the old man's compromise must be to ask the Zhao family not to kill the descendants of the Yan family.
They could compete in the business world and even cause the Yan family to fall apart. But please don't kill them all!
It was impossible for Yan Shichang not to know how powerful the Zhao family was.
So, he used his old life in exchange for the safety of the descendants of the Yan family.
Otherwise, in front of the Zhao family, which was full of powerhouses, the Yan family's martial arts background might not even be enough for the Zhao family to fight for one night!
The night sky outside the window seemed to be splashed with ink.
The sun that should have appeared did not show up for a long time.
Xiao Zheng knew that Yan Shichang was just the beginning. The real battle was already on the way!
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