It had been less than seven days since the assignment. For such a professional private detective to take almost a week to complete the task, it was obvious how difficult it was to find evidence.
It was hard to explain over the phone, so Qi Xingchen decided to go back. However, he was too embarrassed to ask for leave. After filming that day's scenes, he asked for a day off from Director Zhou and rushed to H City overnight.
When the plane landed, it was already late at night. The Qi family's driver was leaning against the driver's seat drowsily. When he saw him, he quickly got out of the car and opened the door. "Second Young Master."
"I'm sorry for troubling you so late at night." Qi Xingchen was apologetic. "You've worked hard."
"It's nothing. It's what I should do. Where are you going?"
"The same hospital as last time."
"Got it." The driver responded and immediately drove to the hospital.
Time was tight. Qi Xingchen wanted to see Tao Xuan and find Liang Jing as soon as he got the results, so he decided to meet the detective at Jing 'an Hospital. When he arrived at the ward, Tao Xuan was already asleep. He looked at Tao Xuan through the glass for a while and felt that Tao Xuan's condition was much better than last time. Then, he took the detective to the lounge next door.
The lounge was a VIP ward. There were no surveillance cameras or outsiders inside, so it was more private. Qi Xingchen asked for the key from the nurse on night duty and locked the door after entering.
The detective immediately handed him two folders.
"Mr. Qi, the folder on the left contains the pregnancy test paper you wanted. The folder on the right contains Ms. Tao's medical report and medical records from the provincial medical system. The records show that Ms. Tao's ID card has only been registered at one hospital in the past three months. Please take a look. "
Qi Xingchen wanted to see the test paper the most. He opened the folder on the left and a foul smell immediately wafted out.
"Why is it so smelly?" Qi Xingchen frowned.
"I hired more than a hundred people and found it at the garbage disposal site. Speaking of which, you were lucky that the bag of garbage was in the sorting area and not in the landfill area. If it was in the landfill, there was only a one percent chance that it could be dug up. "The detective paused and picked up a plastic bag." This is the garbage bag for the test paper. Do you want it? I still have the surveillance footage of Miss Tao's assistant throwing away the trash. "
"… I don't want the trash," Qi Xingchen said. "Give me the video."
The video could prove where the test paper came from, so the detective sent the video to him. While waiting for the download, he took out something from the folder on his left and froze.
The opening of the box containing the test paper was pasted with the anti-counterfeit logo of the pharmaceutical factory.
She took off the anti-counterfeit label and opened the box. Not only did the pregnancy test kit not show whether she was pregnant, it was even in an unused state.
What did this mean?
This meant that Tao Tao didn't use the pregnancy test kit at all!
Qi Xingchen's hands trembled as he opened the other folder in front of him.
As expected, Tao Tao did go to the hospital after the "miscarriage". However, she had only done a routine full-body physical examination. She didn't even have any obstetrics medical records or registration forms.
She was purely lying to Liang Jing!!
If she had put in the effort to fake it, Qi Xingchen might not have been so angry. However, it was obvious that she had taken advantage of Liang Jing's trusting and kind personality. She had found some pictures online or photoshopped a few pictures and easily fooled Liang Jing.
Qi Xingchen was so angry that his vision turned black. He couldn't wait to confront Tao Tao!
However, it was certain that Tao Tao definitely had self-awareness. And for some reason, she had a clear grasp of the personality of every character in "The Night Peach".
The only thing that could be seen was that everything she was doing, including tricking Liang Jing into donating his kidney, was to correct the plot and achieve the result that the plot should have.
Then, after Liang Jing donated his kidney, the next plot would be … The Qi family's financial empire would collapse instantly, the Qi family would be ruined, and they would officially be buried in the cemetery.
Thinking of this, Qi Xingchen's face fell, and his expression became more and more unpleasant.
When he first read "The Night Peach", it was mainly because there was a cannon fodder character with the same name as him. Boys didn't like to read romance novels to begin with. The plot of Liang Jing donating his kidney was too old-fashioned. Before he could persist through this part, he deleted the novel.
He had no idea how the Qi Family was brought down and what methods were used to bring it down.
He patted his head in frustration, regretting not finishing it.
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After sending the detective off, it was already two in the morning. Qi Xingchen leaned against the bed in the lounge and slept for a while. He didn't sleep well and had many dreams.
Most of them were related to the Qi family, and they were all nightmares. In the dream, the Qi family's villa in the middle of the lake was put up for auction. Grandpa Qi's hair turned white overnight and he was hospitalized for a heart attack. His elder brother's hands were firmly shackled and he looked haggard. He no longer looked like the pride of the business world. His sister sold all her valuable clothes and jewelry and ran around to build connections. She even sold her beauty just to let her father and brother live a better life.
"Huff … Huff …" Qi Xingchen's heart felt like it was being squeezed by a hand. It was so painful that he couldn't breathe and took deep breaths.
"Mr. Qi, Mr. Qi?"
A female voice sounded in his ears and he woke up. After sitting up for a long time, the suffocation gradually disappeared. He turned to the person who called him. "What time is it now?"
The nurse who came to change shifts replied, "7: 30."
"Thank you." Qi Xingchen rubbed his temples. "Is Tao Xuan awake?"
"No, he's been waking up at eight o 'clock for routine checkups recently."
"Okay, you go ahead. I'll go to Professor Liang's office to take a look."
As he spoke, he got up and walked out. Halfway there, the nurse stopped him. "Mr. Qi, you don't look well and your clothes are wet. Do you need to register for a checkup?"
Qi Xingchen touched his back and realized that the back of his sweater was soaked through. He shook his head to indicate that it was not necessary and turned to go to the bathroom next door.
He didn't want Liang Jing to notice anything unusual, so he turned on the tap and washed his face. When he took out a tissue to wipe his face, his face in the mirror was pale and bloodless.
It had something to do with the fact that he hadn't slept well all night and the dream he had just had.
Those dreams were too real, so real that it felt like they had happened before. Even now, he still had lingering fears.
… Even if he had to give up his life, he would never let such a thing happen.
Qi Xingchen gulped down a handful of water. The cold winter tap water slid down his throat and finally calmed him down a little.
He remembered that Liang Jing had said last time that it was best to call before going to his office. Qi Xingchen took out his phone, sent a good morning message to Bai Ye, and then dialed Liang Jing's number.
Liang Jing had probably set up a special call bell for him, so he picked up quickly. "Hello?"
"It's me." Qi Xingchen went straight to the point. "I'm at the hospital. I need to talk to you about something. Are you here?"
"I just got here. Have you had breakfast?"
"No, I'm not hungry."
"Go to the lab and wait for me. The password is 1228," Liang Jing said. "I'm alone this morning. Don't be afraid. I'll be there soon."
Qi Xingchen hung up the phone and went upstairs.
When he entered the password, he suddenly realized that 1228 was his and the original 'Liang Jing's' birthday. A trace of guilt welled up in his heart – if he hadn't taken over the original 'Liang Jing's' body, perhaps Liang Jing and the original 'Liang Jing' would have already had a happy ending.
But things had come to this, and he couldn't go back in time. He already had Bai Ye, so he couldn't like Liang Jing unreservedly like the original owner.
He couldn't give a response. He only dared to promise that he would try his best to keep Liang Jing and not let him appear on the tombstone with the Qi family.
After waiting for about 20 minutes, Liang Jing came up with a few lunch boxes. It seemed that he had gotten them from the hospital cafeteria. The porridge was still steaming.
"Eat something first." Liang Jing opened the box and sat opposite him. "Why did you suddenly come back?"
Qi Xingchen had no appetite at all, but in order not to waste Liang Jing's kindness, he took a bun and said, "I have something to show you."
As he spoke, he pushed the folder to Liang Jing. Liang Jing took it in confusion.
The moment he saw the contents, he was even more surprised than Qi Xingchen!
"After you told me that Tao Tao was pregnant last time, I asked a private detective to check her garbage bag and medical records. These are the evidence I found. As a medical student, you should know what they mean. "
"It means … Tao Tao is not pregnant." Liang Jing hesitated for a moment. "But why did she lie to me?"
Last time, in order to stop Liang Jing from donating his kidney, Qi Xingchen revealed that he knew the plot in his excitement. This time, he didn't intend to keep it a secret.
Firstly, Liang Jing had already seen that he wasn't the original owner. Secondly, his ability was limited, and it was difficult for him to bear the burden of saving the Qi family.
He needed help.
However, Qi Xingchen didn't want to tell him that he was actually a paper person in a book. That would be too cruel for a "person" who grew up normally. It wouldn't be too late to slowly indoctrinate him in the future.
He deliberated and changed his words. "Maybe it sounds a little strange, but I do come from another dimension. Before entering this dimension, I knew a lot of upcoming plots through certain channels. Among them, you will treat Tao Tao's brother, Tao Xuan, and you will donate your kidney to Tao Xuan. However, because of my participation, some of the plots have been changed. "
Liang Jing was indeed a person with a high IQ. He immediately said, "For example, I should have liked Tao Tao and donated my kidney to make her happy instead of making up for her miscarriage?"
"Yes." Qi Xingchen nodded affirmatively. "And not only did she not have a miscarriage, but she also didn't have sex with you. If you don't believe me, you can look at the medical report."
In the gynecology section of the medical report, it was clearly written that the patient had no history of sex and did not need to participate in the gynecology examination.
"So …"
Liang Jing leaned back heavily with an indescribable expression on his face. It was hard to tell if he was more relaxed or angry. "So, the so-called 'drunken sex' was just a show directed and acted by her. I have been fooled by her."
Qi Xingchen silently agreed and then comforted him. "It's not your fault. She is the most important person in this dimension. Except for me, all of you will more or less be influenced by her."
Liang Jing didn't understand and frowned.
"I can't tell you the details now. After the next crisis is solved, I will tell you everything. I hope you believe me."
Liang Jing immediately said, "Of course I believe you!"
His tone was resolute and powerful. Qi Xingchen didn't expect him to answer so quickly.
After all, they had only known each other for half a year. The number of times they met was very few. It was already surprising that Liang Jing liked him, not to mention the word "trust".
Especially those words just now. They were as bizarre as they could be, and as absurd as they could be.
He couldn't figure out where Liang Jing's trust came from, but it was the best result that Liang Jing chose to stand on his side. Qi Xingchen said solemnly, "Thank you for trusting me. I will use my actions to tell you that you did not choose the wrong person."
Liang Jing didn't say anything. He pointed at the lunch box and said, "Hurry up and eat the porridge. It will get cold soon."
Qi Xingchen's mood was much better now that his childhood friend could get rid of the shadow. He picked up the bowl of porridge and gulped it down like a hurricane.
Looking at his table manners, Liang Jing couldn't help but think of little Xing Xing. Although little Xing Xing was rebellious, he was born in a rich family and didn't lack etiquette. He had never been like Qi Xingchen in front of him, wolfing down his food as if he didn't know the next meal.
The bowl of porridge was quickly finished. Qi Xingchen wiped his mouth with satisfaction. Liang Jing knew that Qi Xingchen didn't come to him just to help him clear his name. He must have another purpose. He lowered his voice and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with at this stage? Just tell me. I will definitely do it."
Qi Xingchen sighed at his cleverness. He sighed and said, "To tell you the truth, there is indeed something I need your help with. In the future, the Qi family will go bankrupt. I want you to help me transfer some funds abroad. "
The best way to solve the bankruptcy was to tell his father and brother the truth so that they could take precautions in advance.
However, he didn't dare to take the risk. Anyone with a discerning eye could see how much the Qi family loved the original owner. He wasn't sure if his family would hate him for occupying the original owner's body or choose to accept him after knowing his identity as an outsider.
Once they hated him, he would have no chance to save the Qi family.
He couldn't bear the consequences.
Therefore, he planned to make two preparations. On one hand, he would hint his family to keep an eye on the company's situation and guard against villains. On the other hand, he would secretly transfer the assets.
In this way, even if Tao Tao really made the Qi family go bankrupt, he could take his family far away and live the rest of his life in a place without disputes.
Life might not be as luxurious as it was now, but as long as the family was reunited, it was the simplest and the greatest happiness.
The Liang family had businesses abroad, and Liang Jing knew the market abroad. Naturally, he agreed. "Okay. How much money do you have?"
Qi Xingchen said a number. "There will be more money coming in in the future."
For example, the income from the diamond mines in South Africa, the income from Sea World, his own salary, endorsement fees and so on.
"The amount is too large. It's not easy to transfer it into my personal account." Liang Jing thought for a moment. "How about this? I will register a few scientific research laboratories in my name. After the project is established, your money will be transferred as investment funds for the project, okay? "
"Okay, thank you very much."
"You're welcome. By the way — "
Liang Jing paused for a moment. "I have a question that I've been wanting to ask. I don't know if it's convenient for you to answer."
"Sure. Ask away."
"The original Little Xing Xing …" Liang Jing's voice was hoarse. "Is he still alive?"
Was he still alive?
Qi Xingchen looked down. He didn't want to say it, but he had to. "Sorry, he's not here anymore."
Guessing was one thing, but knowing the truth was another. Liang Jing couldn't accept the answer. His body swayed and his head buzzed.
He tried to stay calm. "Then how did he die? Did it hurt when he died?"
"He was pushed down and hit the back of his head. I guess … it didn't hurt that much."
"…" Liang Jing didn't dare to imagine that his Little Xing Xing, the little tail that had been following him, suddenly disappeared before he could come back.
Even if he couldn't give Little Xing Xing the love that he wanted, the friendship that they grew up together was no less than that of blood relatives. Liang Jing finally couldn't hold it in anymore. He covered his head with his hands and cried.
Qi Xingchen opened his mouth but couldn't say anything to comfort him. For the first time in his life, he understood that words were powerless. He could only pass Liang Jing a pack of tissues and quietly accompany him.
After crying for a long time, Liang Jing finally put down his arms and wiped his red and swollen eyes. He put on his glasses and said in a nasal voice, "Sorry, I made a fool of myself."
"It's okay." Qi Xingchen shook his head. "If you have the chance, tell me the story of Little Xing Xing. I want to know him too."
"Okay, I'll wait for you next time."
Qi Xingchen nodded and took a deep breath. "Then I won't stay any longer. Remember to keep an eye on Tao Tao. Try not to have anything to do with her."
After being deceived once, Liang Jing was already wary of Tao Tao. He would never fall for her tricks again. He nodded and walked Qi Xingchen to the elevator.
Before entering the elevator, Liang Jing asked again, "How should I address you in the future?"
"I'm also Qi Xingchen." Qi Xingchen smiled. "If you miss Little Xing Xing, why don't you treat me as him?"
Liang Jing disagreed. "No, you are you, and he is him. He is irreplaceable, and so are you … I'll call you Xingchen, how about that? "
Other than Bai Ye, no one else had said that he was irreplaceable. Qi Xingchen's chest swelled when he heard that. He sniffed and said, "Okay, Brother Liang Jing."
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