My Lovely Wife is a Forensic Doctor - Chapter 176
Chapter 176 Their Worries
When Mu Yu took the call, she heard some loud and frenzy noises in the background. Feeling nervous, she asked in a shaky tone, “Madam Feng, did anything happen?”
“Rong Jian had too many drinks… He…”
“Who said so? I’m very awake!” Rong Jian interrupted Feng Rubing with a loud voice.
“Mu Yu, you should immediately… Sigh…” Suddenly, a loud slamming voice was heard from the phone, and Feng Rubing’s voice changed. “Rong Jian?”
Feeling a bad hunch, Mu Yu panicked too. “Madam Feng, did something happen to Chief Rong?”
“We’re at the Organic Food Restaurant on Old Street. Come here now.”
“Alright! About Chief Rong… Hello? Madam Feng?” When Mu Yu was tugging Qin Jinhuan to walk down the hill, she wanted to inquire about Rong Jian’s condition, but before she could utter another word, Feng Rubing had hung up on her.
“Did anything happen to Rong Jian?” following her hurried footsteps, Qin Jinhuan asked her.
“Yes. Madam Feng said that he has been drinking too much at the Organic Food Restaurant, so she wants us to go there as soon as possible. It seems that there’s a situation!”
“What situation?”
“I don’t know. I only heard a loud bang, and Madam Feng hung up after that.” Mu Yu suddenly stopped in her tracks and looked panicked. “Could it be that someone has taken advantage of Chief Rong when he’s drunk?”
Qin Jinhuan sensed her worries and immediately comforted her, “Don’t worry. Nobody in An City dares to lay a finger on Rong Jian.”
Even so, he took out his phone and made a call to Wen Zeyu, asking the latter to quickly check on Rong Jian at the Organic Food Restaurant on Old Street. Wen Zeyu would arrive before them because even without traffic, the trip from Tai Cemetery to Old Street would take about half an hour.
After hearing Qin Jinhuan’s call to Wen Zeyu, Mu Yu could finally sigh in relief. Even so, she was still a little concerned and hurried Huang Bo to drive faster even before they entered the car.
Halfway through the trip, Qin Jinhuan received a call from Wen Zeyu to report that Rong Jian was only drunk and nothing had happened. Wen Zeyu was preparing to bring Rong Jian home.
“Why is he drunk?” Qin Jinhuan expressed his confusion.
Rong Jian was a lightweight, and knowing the fact, he had always refrained from drinking even when he was with Qin Jinhuan and some others. Qin Jinhuan was well aware of this.
“What else could be the reason? He’s drinking to release his frustration.”
“What frustration? Feng Rubing?”
“Who else than her? Pretty Bing is really frosty. When she saw me arriving, she left without another word.” Wen Zeyu obviously had his opinion against Feng Rubing as he reported back in displeasure. “I just don’t understand it. There are many pretty ladies in the world, but why would Rong Jian insist on crushing on Pretty Bing? Hey! Look where you’re vomiting! You jerk! Huan, I have to go now. This jerk has puked in my car!”
Qin Jinhuan put down his phone and gestured at Huang Bo to change the destination to Wen Zeyu’s house.
“Are we going to Zeyu’s place? Shouldn’t we be going to Chief Rong’s place?” Mu Yu had been plastering her ear to the back of his phone to get the updates. She clearly heard that Wen Zeyu had said to send Rong Jian back home.
“If Zeyu sent Rong Jian back to the Phoenix Gardens, he would have lost the great opportunity.”
The Phoenix Gardens was the neighborhood where Rong Jian lived.
“What opportunity?” Mu Yu was confused.
“The opportunity to meet with Ying.”
“Are you saying that Zeyu would use this as an excuse to call Ying? Does this have anything to do with sending Chief Rong home?”
“You probably could tell that Ying isn’t very accepting of Zeyu’s advances. Once he sends Rong Jian back to the Phoenix Gardens, Ying would definitely take over and care for Rong Jian, asking him to leave. If Zeyu brings Chief Rong back to his own place, Ying would have no excuse to shoo him away.”
As Rong Ying had a patient who had booked a surgery today, she rushed back to An City and planned to leave the next morning.
“Oh.” Mu Yu came to the realization and gave Qin Jinhuan a thumbs-up. “You’re indeed the person who knows Zeyu best.”
“I know how many tricks he has up his sleeve.”
Mu Yu pouted at his remark. “Do you have tricks?”
“I have you.” Smiling, he pulled her into an embrace.
“Cheeky,” she snorted, but her head rested on his shoulder affectionately. She felt his kiss on her head and a smile flashed across her face while she was looking down. She enjoyed the carefree feeling now that there was no obstacle between them.
“Hmm, why didn’t Ying give Zeyu a chance even though he’s great?”
“She probably doesn’t feel anything for him.”
“Is it the same for Madam Feng as well? Is that why she keeps her distance from Chief Rong?”
“Probably.”
Mu Yu sighed wistfully. “No feelings mean that they’re not fated to be together.”
Qin Jinhuan pinched her face and comforted her with a smile, “I don’t care about them as long as we’re fated.”
When she was reminded that she had not explained the details of her relationship with Xin Yihan to Qin Jinhuan, she put her arm around his neck and wanted to start explaining in the car. However, right when she was about to open her mouth, she changed her mind.
He had not brought up the topic. Not only that, he brought her to his mom’s grave to pay respects after their intimate night. Didn’t that prove that he had complete trust in her? If so, was there a need to explain? What if her explanation made Qin Jinhuan think that she was guilty, attempting to cover up the truth?
“What is that?” He noticed her hesitation and lowered his head to look at her with a smile.
“Uh. Nothing. I just wanted to take a good look at you.” She grinned widely.
“Really?”
“Yes. You’re very good looking.” She grinned cheekily and straightened her body to give him a peck on the lips. Then, he lovingly gave her a kiss on the forehead as he replied with a smile, “You’re good looking too. I’ll never get tired of looking at you.”
“You’re annoying,” she complained shyly and fell deeper into his arms. He gave her a tight bear hug and finally revealed the complex emotions in his eyes after he rested his chin on top of her head.
“Huan, do you really mean to collaborate with Xin Yihan, or do you have other intentions?” Yesterday, he sent Xin Yihan away and called Wen Zeyu to his office to explain the collaboration with Xin Yihan. After that, Wen Zeyu asked him the question above.
“Other intentions? What do you mean?” Qin Jinhuan thought that the term was quite odd.
“The man Yu loves is you. Nothing is happening between her and Xin Yihan. They’re merely like a brother and sister duo. I advise you to take good care of Yong Yi Industry and don’t ever think of pulling any tricks in case you ruin your relationship with Yu.”
“Did Yu task you to tell me that?”
“Yu wanted me to advise you against making trouble for Yong Yi Industry.”
Wen Zeyu’s reminder offended him, for he had never expected his wife to care so much for Xin Yihan. When he thought about her avoidance of intimacy with him, he could not help but suspect if it was out of her romantic feelings for Xin Yihan.
Back then, he did not pay much attention to Wen Zeyu’s words and merely decided to leave her alone for a few days and let her think through her feelings for both men. However, when he received a call from home informing him that she might be sick, he could not hold back his concern for her and rushed home worriedly. He did not expect to find her healthy and waiting in sexy lingerie to seduce him.
Her timing was suspicious; she took the initiative to get close to him when she suspected him of taking revenge on Xin Yihan. He could not help but suspect that her action was not fueled by her love for him but her decision to shield Xin Yihan.
He had wanted to hear an explanation from her, even if they were empty words to cheer him up. However, after the long wait from last night until today, he never received any explanation for this incident.
Although the passionate night yesterday had stirred every single cell in his body, he could not dismiss the disappointment he experienced. He loved her, which was why he wanted her to give herself to him without any reservation and without any impurities. Right now, she did not offer him her pure love.
That was okay because he had patience. He reflexively tightened his grip on her hand as his smile widened.
Mu Yu, who was always simple-minded, did not even notice the rollercoaster ride of emotions within Qin Jinhuan. At that moment, she was still focused on her worries for Rong Jian.
Half an hour later, Huang Bo drove their car into the garden of Wen Zeyu’s mansion. Before they entered the garden, Mu Yu noticed two sports cars of the same model, one in black and one in white, parked in the garden. At first glance, they looked like a couple’s cars. Wen Zeyu had declared to everyone that he purposely arranged it in that way to display his love for Rong Ying.
As if knowing they would come, the garden gate and the mansion door were wide open. When Mu Yu exited the car, she immediately pulled Qin Jinhuan to enter the house with her.
“I’m not drinking that! I’m not drunk!”
In the entrance hallway, they heard Rong Jian’s extremely impatient voice.
“Are you drinking or not?” It was Rong Ying’s voice.
“No!”
“That’s fine then. I’ll warn you, though. If you want to drink, drink yourself to death. Don’t do it halfway and become a nuisance to Dad, Mom, and I.” Rong Ying appeared to be even more impatient than Rong Jian.
“Ying, don’t curse your brother like that. He’s your biological brother,” Wen Zeyu gently advised her from her side.
“So what? Is it even worth it to drink himself unconscious for a woman who doesn’t love him? He only has one life!”
“Who told you that I was drinking for a woman? It’s all for work!” Rong Jian glared at her with bloodshot eyes.
“Hmph. Because of that useless job of yours?”
“Hey, Huan and Yu are here,” Wen Zeyu interrupted Rong Ying and happily gestured at the two to come over. “Rong Jian is here. This fellow has had too many drinks to the point that he can’t recognize me!”
“I didn’t.” Rong Jian stumbled over to greet the two. “Huan, don’t listen to their nonsense. I am totally not…”
“Look out!” Wen Zeyu was quick to rush and support Rong Jian, who had lost his sense of direction. He complained, “How could you say you’re awake? You can’t even walk in a straight line!”
Rong Jian forcefully pushed him away. “I’m drunk, but my conscience is clear.”
“Did you have a conflict with the bureau chief…” Mu Yu was taken aback. “ Or was it due to Zhao Yongli’s case?”
“That case was not supposed to be closed! We haven’t even found the murderer!” Rong Jian was suddenly emotional.
Rong Ying rolled her eyes at him in disdain. “There must be a reason for the leaders to make this decision. You’re nothing but a Crime Unit policeman. Just do your part and not worry so much. How could you get angry and drunk? Aren’t you afraid of becoming a joke?”
“I am the chief of the Crime Unit! I have the responsibility to ensure the safety of this city. As long as the murderer is not yet nabbed…”
“Alright, that’s enough! Stop trying to uphold your peace here!” Wen Zeyu showed the same expression as Rong Ying. “You think I don’t know that you’re drinking only because the cold attitude of Pretty Bing hurt you? You had wanted to get her to persuade the bureau chief with you, but you did not expect her to disagree with you. Not only that, she took the side of the bureau chief. When you failed to win over both of them, your temper flared, and you came here to down all the alcohol. That’s all because you wanted to make yourself look pitiful to Pretty Bing…”
Rong Jian’s blushing face immediately turned a shade of deeper red as he rebuked shamefully, “What are you talking about?!”
“I’m telling the truth, alright?” Wen Zeyu had received the full information from Liu Xiaofan and told Rong Jian off without a care for Rong Jian’s feelings. “You think that you hid your feelings very well. In reality, everyone could tell by looking at you! Sigh, there are countless pretty ladies on Earth. Why do you have to insist on Pretty Bing? Listen to my advice; you can’t force someone against their will. If you’re not fated to be with her, don’t force it.”
“Zeyu, stop it.” Mu Yu could tell that Rong Jian was in pain, and she felt sorry for him.
“Yu, he’s a man; he has to face the truth! After tonight, I finally understand that Pretty Bing does not care about him at all! No matter how good he is to her, he’s wasting his efforts. He has wasted five years on that woman. If he continues, I’m afraid that Sir Rong and Madam Rong would lose their mind from anxiety!”
Rong Ying snorted coldly, “Why do you expect a man as selfish as him to listen to your advice? If he is less selfish, he probably wouldn’t agree with my parents to change my major in college. He wouldn’t have allowed my parents to force the burden of running Fraternity Hospital on me. He wouldn’t have ignored his parents’ wishes and not thought of getting married at the age of 31! He’s selfish to the core, and he only cares about his own feelings. Whatever advice you give him is a waste of effort.”
“Ying…”
“Yu, Rong Jian had too much to drink. He needs rest now. Let Zeyu send him back to his room,” Qin Jinhuan cut off Mu Yu’s attempt to defend Rong Jian.
“But…”
He put his arms around her and whispered, “Let him cool down.”
“Okay.” Mu Yu did not say another word as she silently looked at Wen Zeyu, who was supporting Rong Jian up the stairs. Rong Ying comforted her in a low voice, “Yu, don’t worry about him. He’s not that bad in real life. I’m just scolding him to wake him up. Tomorrow morning, Xi will undergo gender reassignment surgery. I’m scared that she’d be nervous, so I changed my flight to 8 p.m. tonight. I’ll have to go home to pack.”
“Xi’s surgery will be successful, right?” Even though Mu Yu had repeated the same question many times, she could not help but do it again.
“Don’t worry. There will not be a problem. Just wait for me to bring back a lively and sweet girl.”
“That’s great.” Mu Yu checked her watch and hurriedly suggested, “It’s late. Why don’t you go back now? Just remember to update us timely on Xi’s condition.”
“I will.”
“How about Zeyu?”
“I will not wait for him. I’ll leave him to take care of Rong Jian.” When Rong Ying answered, she gave Qin Jinhuan a meaningful look before waving at Mu Yu and turning around quickly to leave.
“Let’s go home too.” Qin Jinhuan took her hand.
“But Chief Rong…”
“Don’t worry, Zeyu will take good care of him.”
Mu Yu gave the staircase another look and secretly sighed before leaving the mansion with Qin Jinhuan.
On their way back, the two of them started analyzing the two murder cases once again. This time, Qin Jinhuan did not go in depth on the topic. Instead, he softly grunted his agreement occasionally. In his mind, he was still conflicted over her decision to give up her body to protect Xin Yihan.
Mu Yu chattered on but decided that she had not touched any points of importance, which made her feel bored and kept quiet. Then, she blankly stared at the nightfall outside the car window.
It had been a good ten days since New Year. Now, it was the final month in the lunar calendar, and Chinese Lunar New Year was getting closer. The shadow that was cast over the public by the two murder cases had gone away as well, while the city prepared itself for the Chinese Lunar New Year. However, one was unsure how long the peace would continue.
Just like Rong Jian, Mu Yu was disturbed by lingering worries in her mind. At that moment, none of them would foresee that the third murder case was happening earlier than it was scheduled as a result of the bureau leadership’s decision to close the cases. They would not have expected Feng Rubing’s involvement in the third murder case due to her support for the bureau leadership’s decision.
Qin Jinhuan’s phone ringtone broke the silence in the car. When he saw that it was a familiar new number, a smile appeared on his emotionless face, and he swiftly took the call with a gentle tone. “Xi, how are you feeling?”
“Huan, I feel a little nervous.” Qin Chengxi sounded a little meek. Obviously, he had no confidence in the upcoming surgery.
“Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. This is but a small surgery, for which Ying has brought together a team of global experts.”
“I know, but I can’t help it.”
“How about Shang Qi? Isn’t he by your side?”
“He is. I just wanted to hear your voice.”
“Xi told me that hearing your voice gives her a sense of security.” Shang Qi interrupted with a smile and added, “I can give you a sense of security too, but you don’t trust me.”
“Who said that? I just wanted to give my brother a call. Can’t I?”
“Sure, you can. Aren’t you calling him now? I’m not stopping you.”
“Could you stop interrupting my call with my brother?”
Qin Jinhuan could not help but laugh at the bickering between the two teens. After he comforted Qin Chengxi, he ended the call and turned to meet Mu Yu’s gaze with a smile. Sensing his happiness, Mu Yu temporarily put down her worries about the murder cases and rejoiced over Qin Chengxi’s rebirth with him.
When they were immersed in happiness, in a mansion within the Free World neighborhood, Qin Wentao and Dong Yueyun had just heard from Jia Pengyi that their son had undergone gender reassignment surgery. It was a lie ordered by Qin Jinhuan to end their hopes because the husband and wife had been searching for Qin Chengxi high and low, therefore Qin Jinhuan was worried that they’d interfere with the surgery. Out of despair, the pair were now smashing stuff in anger around their house.
“Qin Jinhuan, Mu Yu, I have lost my son because of how shameless the both of you are! Don’t you ever think that I’m a pushover! It’s not the end yet!” With bloodshot eyes, Dong Yueyun gritted her teeth and vowed to the heavens.
(End of the Second Book)