Chapter 517

Peng Xiaoran asked, "Could this man also be after his wife's insurance?"

Qin Ming said, "Yes, his wife signed a life insurance policy years ago, with a payout of several million."

"When he started his business, he accumulated heavy debts, so he conceived this idea."

Teacher He sighed, "I've heard many such cases—all for money, even disregarding emotion!"

The audience also murmured in agreement.

"I think this kind of insurance has pros and cons—if it's truly an accident, the money can ease the family's burden. But if someone is driven by it to harbor evil thoughts, that's truly a sin."

"Something like this happened in my family too, but my mom found out. After that, my parents divorced, and they still occasionally come asking us for money. I really hate people like that."

"My ex-husband was the same—he made me sign a life insurance contract after we married. He tried to kill me multiple times during our marriage, but I escaped each time by luck. The last time, he tried to murder me outright. Luckily, a police officer was patrolling nearby—I screamed for help and survived. Now I'm abroad and never want to see him again."

……

Many viewers who had experienced similar situations were posting in the comments.

Qin Ming wrote in his book:

Money is something people both love and hate.

It can drive people to madness, to harm their closest loved ones, to abandon what they cherish most.

It can also save a family, redeem a fallen soul.

……

After returning from the police station.

Peng Xiaoran brought the new guest to Chen Fan.

"Chen Fan, come here—I'll introduce you. This is our new guest, Ju Jingyi."

"How's she? Cute and beautiful, right?"

Peng Xiaoran affectionately held Ju Jingyi's hand, showing how close they were.

Ju Jingyi was more delicate than Peng Xiaoran, small in stature, standing before Chen Fan like a child.

"Chen Fan, hello."

Chen Fan said, "Hello, I know who you are."

"It's your first time here—how about I take you to the autopsy room this afternoon?"

"Autopsy room? Right away? I'm a little scared."

Peng Xiaoran said, "Don't scare her. She's not me—take it slow."

Chen Fan smiled then and said, "I thought girls were usually brave."

Ju Jingyi shook her head. "No, I'm very timid. Peng Xiaoran is the bold one."

The entire afternoon passed without a new case.

Chen Fan played Uno with Peng Xiaoran and Ju Jingyi.

Later, the bored Old Liu and Old Zhou joined in.

Until nightfall.

Old Song walked over, watching the five playing Uno, and said, "You're having it easy today, playing cards here?"

"Don't the viewers mind?"

He pointed at the camera.

Chen Fan waved his hand. "Why would they mind? They're probably enjoying it."

Peng Xiaoran said, "You can't see the comments—how do you know they're enjoying it?"

Chen Fan said, "Because you're all terrible."

Old Liu and Old Zhou's faces turned black.

That's right.

They'd played cards here for a long time.

But they'd never won a single hand against Chen Fan.

Almost all wins were his—only one or two hands were won by Peng Xiaoran and Ju Jingyi.

And even those were because Chen Fan let them win.

"It's pretty entertaining—watching Chen Fan crush everyone is more fun than playing myself."

"Chen Fan isn't normal—he counts cards. He never loses."

"Honestly, in gambling, Chen Fan has never lost, right? He's been to professional casinos before and never lost."

"If Chen Fan weren't a forensic pathologist, he'd have won tons of money and reached the peak of life long ago."

"Chen Fan is already at the peak of life!"

……

Old Song said, "Then since that's the case, I'll play one round too!"

Old Liu moved aside to let Old Song take his seat.

Chen Fan shook his head. "I won't play with you. It's not fun."

Old Song was puzzled. "Why won't you play with me? Do you look down on me?"

Chen Fan said, "No, you can't afford to lose—if I win, you'll forbid your daughter from playing with me. If I lose, you'll accuse me of cheating."

"I'm not playing with you."

Old Song immediately recognized the Provocation tactic and smiled. "I'm not falling for it. You're just after my daughter—I won't fall for your tricks!"

Chen Fan smiled inwardly.

He didn't need to scheme for Old Song's daughter—she adored him deeply.

He was just teasing Old Song.

"Then I won't play with you anyway."

Chen Fan put down his cards, refusing to play with Old Song.

Old Song grew anxious and said, "How about this? If you play with me and beat me, I will never stop my daughter from finding you again."

Chen Fan still shook his head: "I won't do that."

"Damn, you little brat, getting bold now, are you?"