374: Investigate deeper

Investigate deeper

Unable to contain his curiosity, Xi Ting ventured deeper into the investigation.1

He compared the woman's facial features, studying the contours of her cheekbones, the shape of her nose, and the arch of her eyebrows, seeking any discrepancies that might dispel his suspicion. However, the more he analyzed, the more he became convinced that this woman Su Cen definitely was related to Qin Yan.

After almost confirming his suspicion, Xi Ting called Tong Chunian from the intercom.

"Come in!"

"Yes sir!"

As Tong Chunian stood in front of Xi Ting, the latter looked up towards the former and asked, "Is there anything else other than these investigation papers?"

Tong Chunian nodded, "Sir, I tried to find this lady Su Cen but I couldn't. Instead I met her classmate who might be helpful to you. She is staying at the nearby hotel and I can call her whenever you say so."

"Fine, bring her here now."

Tong Chunian nodded and went out to make arrangements.

*

After 10 minutes, a lady entered Xi Ting's office with Tong Chunian.

"Sir, she's here."

Xi Ting glanced towards the lady. The lady who came also looked like an intellect. If Su Cen was still around, she would have been about the same age.

In Xi Ting's office, it was a little difficult to hide her excitement. She didn't expect herself to have such a wonderful encounter someday, meeting such a strange person who suddenly pulled her out of her ordinary life.

Xi Ting looked at the woman in front of him and said, "You already know why we were looking for you, right?"

"Yes, yes, I already know," the lady said excitedly.

She had already been told on the way that there were many rules. She was not allowed to talk about anything else. She could only answer when asked.

Xi Ting said, "I know that you were classmates with Su Cen in Q University. So, tell us everything you know that happened that year."

"Oh, a-alright."

As she spoke, she lifted her head to recall.

"I remember that Su Cen was the prettiest girl in our school. Many guys were interested in her, but she was a bit aloof and didn't like getting too close to people. So in that year, she never dated anyone. On the other hand, Professor Nie was the most stylish professor in our school. He was also the youngest professor. It was rumored that his family was worth millions and he was rich. Thus, many girls were very fond of him. Even if they weren't his students, they would still attend his classes. His style of teaching was interesting and funny, and he would leave immediately after class. He never gave us a chance to speak with him, but…"

"At that time, he only treated Su Cen very well. We didn't realize it at the beginning. After that, we realized that when Professor Nie talked in his lessons, he always faced her and called her out to answer questions. Later on, the school wanted to send a list of names for overseas education. He even specially called Su Cen out of our dormitory. At that time, we were all especially envious of her. But later on, she was always revising her lessons with Professor Nie alone. It was still acceptable if it was a short period. Everybody knew that Su Cen was good in her studies, to begin with, and it was only right that teachers would pay attention to her. But over time, the gossip spread. Everybody said that Su Cen already had something going on with Professor Nie."

"Some people said that they saw Professor Nie and Su Cen chatting along Lin Yin Road. Some said that they saw them eating together. Some even said that Su Cen didn't return to the dormitory after school. She left with Professor Nie in his little sports car. The gossips manifested and turned ugly. People said that the student and teacher slept together. They said that Su Cen… used her body in exchange for a chance to go overseas. After that, Professor Nie suddenly got married to a businessman's daughter. Su Cen also no longer had one-to-one classes with him. These rumors then slowly calmed down."

Xi Ting thought that this matched the investigation results. But from another's mouth, he heard nastier stuff and more romantic stuff.

After telling her story, Xi Ting then sent her out.

As Xi Ting thought about the investigation, a surge of emotions welled up within him, mingling hope and trepidation. If his hunch proved correct, it would change Qin Yan's life forever.

His mind buzzed with questions. Should he share his findings with his cookie now, or should he delve further into the mystery before revealing his discoveries? How would she react to the revelation that the woman in the photograph could potentially be related to her? He felt a weight on his shoulders, aware that the answers he sought could forever alter their lives.

Although Qin Yan was not the original owner of the body, as she was now in the body, everything related to Qin Yan would affect her greatly. She had already accepted her new identity and so it was necessary for her to know everything that might affect her life.

The room was filled with a hushed tension as Xi Ting sat at his desk, poring over the mysterious woman's picture. He had finally decided to not tell Qin Yan anything until he discovered the complete truth about her birth. Determined to uncover the truth, Xi Ting took a deep breath, looked up from the photo and called Tong Chunian again.

"Find out everything you can about the relationship between Su Cen and Qin Yicheng. Also find out if Lu Yaran was involved in all this."

Meeting his boss' gaze, Tong Chunian nodded in understanding, "Okay sir," he replied with a sense of determination. "Consider it done. I'll start the investigation right away and gather as much information as I can."

Even after saying this, Tong Chunian did not move from his place. Xi Ting looked at him and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Sir, actually..."

"What?" The expression on Tong Chunian's face immediately caught Xi Ting's attention. It was a mixture of concern and urgency, his eyes filled with worry.

"Today, there was a mock drill in the medical department of the Beijing University and something happened to the lady boss."

Xi Ting's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing to process Tong Chunian's words. Fear and worry gripped him as he stood up abruptly, "What happened to Yan Yan?"

Tong Chunian was not surprised to see the rare anxiety on his boss' face. He knew that his boss cared a lot for the lady boss and so this anxiety was normal.

He uttered hesitatingly, "A compromised section of the building collapsed and lady boss was trapped in the debris."

Not wanting Xi Ting to freak out, Tong Chunian continued, "But she was rescued sooner and I heard that she is safe now."

Relief washed over Xi Ting, though a lingering worry still clung to him. He reached for his phone, dialing Qin Yan's number, desperate to hear her voice and confirm her safety.

Xi Ting's heart pounded with anticipation, each ring feeling like an eternity. Finally, Qin Yan's voice filled the air.

"Hello."

"Yan Yan, is everything okay?" Xi Ting asked, his voice filled with genuine concern. "I heard there was an incident during the drill. Are you alright?"

Qin Yan took a moment to compose herself, knowing that Xi Ting's worry for her was genuine and palpable. She had managed to escape the debris and had assured everyone of her safety, but she knew the news might not have reached him yet.

"Yes, moonpie, I'm fine," Qin Yan replied, her voice steady but filled with empathy for her boyfriend's concerns. "I managed to get out safely. Don't worry."

Xi Ting let out a sigh of relief, his voice tinged with gratitude, "Thank goodness! I was so worried when I heard about the incident. I couldn't bear the thought of you being in danger."

Qin Yan's heart swelled with love for her moonpie, appreciating his unwavering support and concern, "I understand, Ah Ting. I'm sorry for making you worry. I should have called you earlier to let you know that I'm safe."

A brief pause followed as Xi Ting absorbed her words. His worry began to dissipate, replaced by a renewed sense of urgency to be with his cookie.

"Yan Yan, I'm leaving the office right now," He declared, determination evident in his voice. "I need to see you, to make sure you're truly alright. I'll be home as soon as possible."

Qin Yan could hear the urgency and love in Xi Ting's voice, a testament to the strength of their bond. She smiled softly, touched by his unwavering devotion.

"Okay, I am waiting for you."

Xi Ting wasted no time, hastily gathering his belongings and rushing out of his office. Minutes that felt like hours passed as Xi Ting's car sped towards their villa.

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