Chapter 511: Investigating the Cause of Shangguan Zhuren's Death

Listen to what I say,

Shi Yong said: "Forty-Nine City is too far from me. They don't even dare to provoke me."

"Shi Yong, I truly admire you; you always have a reason to free yourself at any time. All right, let's go quickly; we're heading to a hospital in Teng County," I said.

"Where are we going, and what for?" Shi Yong asked.

"To see an old friend."

"Who?"

"Shangguan Zhuren."

"Ah, didn't Shangguan Zhuren die?" Shi Yong asked in a surprised tone.

"Shangguan Zhuren is dead, but his death is mysterious."

At that time, Kong Shi told me that Shangguan Zhuren died of a heart attack.

I didn't quite believe it, so I asked him to keep all the evidence.

I want to investigate.

"Now we happen to have time, and I want to go to the hospital in Teng County to investigate Shangguan Zhuren's cause of death," I explained.

"Alright, let's go. Brother, after we investigate Shangguan Zhuren's cause of death, shouldn't we give him a proper burial?" Shi Yong asked.

"Of course, he's my benefactor; without Shangguan Zhuren, we wouldn't be where we are today,

I must give him a grand burial." I finished and opened the room door and left.

Shi Yong followed me,

and we quickly drove out of the hotel.

We happened to meet Li Ming standing by the roadside hailing a taxi. When he saw our car, he waved at me,

"Brother, stop for a moment."

I stopped the car,

"Li Ming, what's up."

"Brother, I want to use the car to go to the Provincial Capital."

"What for in the Provincial Capital?" I asked.

"It's about my work. You know Mr. Cui Rulin from Zaocheng, right? He can recommend a senior official for me." Li Ming pulled out a cigarette and handed it to me.

I reached out and took it,

"Hasn't Cui Rulin retired? He used to hold a deputy position in Zaocheng with Kong Shi. I know him. How can he help you?" I asked, not understanding.

"Brother, you don't know the Cui Family of Zaocheng? Their family is very powerful. After Mr. Cui Rulin learned about my situation, he was furious and is determined to restore my official post. Brother, if the Cui Family helps me, there's hope," Li Ming said proudly.

Seeing Li Ming's smug look, I didn't want to discourage him, so I said, "Li Ming, I'm heading to Teng County today to investigate Shangguan Zhuren's cause of death. Put your work aside for now, come with us; after we finish with Shangguan Zhuren, I'll accompany you to the Provincial Capital."

As for your work, I think we should ask Zhu Sheng directly.

Listen to his opinion. Besides, Cui Rulin has already retired."

I said to Li Ming in a sour mood.

I know that if I forcefully persuade Li Ming, we'll just argue again.

I thought of someone who could intervene better, Zhu Sheng.

Let him talk about Li Ming; he'll be a hundred times stronger than me.

After Li Ming heard me finish,

his face darkened and he said, "I've already made an appointment with them. You don't have time, drop it. Besides, Shangguan Zhuren is already gone; what's the point of investigating?"

Knowing the cause of death, what can we do?

Not knowing the cause, what can we do?

Zhu Sheng now holds a sinecure; a person in a sinecure doesn't have weight in speech. The people Cui Rulin recommends are all powerful."

Hearing Li Ming say that, my anger rose instantly.

But I only held it in.

I didn't let it out,

"Fine, you go with your own plan. Shi Yong and I will investigate," I said, then closed the car window.

Then we drove away.

Shi Yong said in the car, "Brother, Li Ming seems to have an issue with you. If you help him, he'll continue as Bureau Chief."

I suddenly snapped, "Shi Yong, who do you think I am? I'm the boss of Zaocheng; when I decide who becomes Bureau Chief, people listen to me.

It's already good that we can live peacefully now.

Honestly."

I vented my fury at Shi Yong.

Shi Yong saw my angry demeanor,

and didn't dare to speak further, lowering his head,

"Brother, don't be angry; I was just speaking offhand."

"Even offhand, you shouldn't be careless; watch your words in the future."

"Alright, I understand my mistake," Shi Yong quickly apologized.

After a long while, my mood finally eased.

This Li Ming, I must have a proper talk with him; otherwise, if he blows the matter up and brings negative repercussions, that would be terrible.

We soon arrived at the County Hospital in Teng County.

At that time, Kong Shi told me that he had stored Shangguan Zhuren's corpse in this hospital.

Moreover, many pieces of on-site evidence are also stored here. Even the doctor who was rescuing at the time works here.

I thought that by simply asking, I could figure out the cause of Shangguan Zhuren's death.

Then have Shangguan Zhuren's corpse taken away for cremation.

Finally, find a place with good feng shui and give my old friend, the benefactor, a proper burial.

I contacted the person in charge of this hospital.

The person in charge is surnamed Li, and I call him Director Li.

I asked Director Li directly: "Hello, Director Li, did Kong Shi from Zaocheng ever attempt a rescue here before?"

The person was Shangguan Zhuren. Do you remember?

After I finished asking, Director Li was somewhat reluctant to bring up the past; indeed, Kong Shi has already gone in, and now no one wants any connection with him.

At this moment I patted Director Li's shoulder,

"Director Li, no need to worry. We are friends of Shangguan Zhuren, and Kong Shi has also gone in,

I just want to inquire about the situation at that time.

To understand the truth.

Then have Shangguan Zhuren's corpse taken from the hospital for cremation."

Director Li still hesitated and said nothing.

At this point I leaned over Director Li's ear and said, "Director Li, I am Zhao Jianqiang; you may have heard of me, or you may not.

You'd better tell everything you know; don't force us to get violent."

Director Li then raised his head and looked at me carefully,

After confirming I was indeed Zhao Jianqiang, he immediately said, "Hello, Mr. Zhao, you are a person of reputation in Zaocheng.

How could I not have heard of you? You are asking about Shangguan Zhuren, right."

"Yes, don't waste time; tell truthfully what happened on the day you tried to rescue Shangguan Zhuren, and hand over his belongings. I will also check them," I said, looking at Director Li.

"Mr. Zhao, this incident happened a long time ago; I remember clearly that when Kong Shi arranged for someone to bring him here, Shangguan Zhuren was already beyond help.

His body was already stiff.

We only performed a simple rescue and then gave up," Director Li said, looking at me.

"Did you conduct an autopsy? What was the cause of Shangguan Zhuren's death?" I asked directly.

Director Li shook his head,

"We did not perform an autopsy; I don't know the exact cause of Shangguan Zhuren's death. However, I can see that his body has wounds.

Moreover, there are large bruises on his skin, indicating he suffered violent blows."

Hearing Director Li say that, I felt that Kong Shi had lied to me that day. In other words, the elderly Shangguan Zhuren had been tormented by them.

In other words, Shangguan Zhuren's death is closely related to the torment by Kong Shi, Liu Shiru, and those people. "Then what about the corpse? Kong Shi told me that Shangguan Zhuren's corpse has been kept in your hospital's mortuary.

Now take us to the mortuary; I want to see Shangguan Zhuren's corpse."

I said with a heavy heart.

"Mr. Zhao, to tell you the truth, Shangguan Zhuren's corpse is kept in our hospital's mortuary.

But after a few days, someone arranged to have the corpse taken away for cremation, and all the physical evidence was also burned.

The death certificate was issued by our hospital," Director Li said, looking at me.

"What? Impossible. Could it be people arranged by Kong Shi?" I asked anxiously.

"I cannot be certain, but they have documents in hand. I have no way to stop it. They took the corpse out of the hospital, along with all of Shangguan Zhuren's personal belongings left here. Mr. Zhao, please calm down. I am speaking the truth.

We have surveillance and mortuary entry‑exit records; I can produce these as proof. Mr. Zhao, let me go."

Director Li pleaded with me at that moment.