Chapter 285: Smiling Together in the Plum Blossom Tent!

After finishing her face mask, Qin Lan climbed into bed with gentle movements and asked with a hint of confusion: "Why is the hospital suddenly distributing housing to us?"

Tang Yu was clear-headed and did not hide anything: "It's because your son negotiated the new hospital project."

If the new hospital hadn't been finalized, given Old Lu's typical character, he would never have been so forthcoming.

Qin Lan couldn't help but sigh: "People have been talking about this new hospital project for years, but the municipal budget has always been stretched thin; they couldn't come up with the money, and they didn't want to issue bonds..."

A faint smile curled at the corners of Tang Yu's mouth: "This time, the provincial level is taking the lead in support. Secretary Zhou personally ran to the provincial capital to coordinate, and in the end, it was decided that the Provincial People's Hospital and the Municipal People's Hospital would jointly run the hospital to build a regional Grade A Tertiary Hospital."

"No wonder Dean Lu's face was so wrinkled with smiles today." Qin Lan seemed to suddenly remember something, raised an eyebrow, and teased, "But Qi Pingsheng didn't look too happy, did he?"

Tang Yu sighed softly: "He wanted to use this project to gain political achievements; now that the credit is gone, he's certainly not happy."

Qin Lan said with emotion: "Old Tang, your luck has finally turned around."

Tang Yu was silent for a moment, a gentle smile on his face: "It's all thanks to our son. Old Lu also plans to have me lead the establishment of a research group; I'm afraid I'll be so busy I won't have a moment to rest in the coming days."

Qin Lan kissed his cheek lightly and said with a smile: "Being busy is good, it keeps you from letting your imagination run wild all day."

They say that when an old married couple kisses, it's enough to make one feel nauseous for nights on end.

But at this moment, Tang Yu was in high spirits.

He laughed heartily: "You underestimate me too much."

Qin Lan put away her smile and said seriously: "Li Guozheng downstairs is having an affair with a young girl from his department; your ex-girlfriend knows but doesn't dare to make a scene—she's living a truly stifled life."

Tang Yu looked at her in surprise: "How do you know that?"

Qin Lan shook her head helplessly: "It's the talk of the whole hospital. What, do you feel it's unfair for her?"

Tang Yu quickly denied it: "How could I? I actually find it quite satisfying."

Qin Lan couldn't help but laugh: "You, you look honest, but you're actually quite wicked inside."

In the room next door, Tang Ye and Du Xi were focused on discussing the details of the Chen Jiadong wife-murder case.

Tang Ye combed through his thoughts in a low voice: "There are quite a few suspicious aspects to Chen Jiadong's modus operandi, especially that grooved knife; it's simply not a tool an ordinary person would use."

Du Xi nodded in agreement: "We discovered that too. He confessed that a friend gave it to him."

"Who is this friend?" Tang Ye pressed.

"His name is Xu Zongchao, a person in charge of a company in the Industrial Park." Du Xi paused, "Do you think he is related to the case?"

Tang Ye frowned and analyzed: "Chen Jiadong is a civil servant; he usually has a good reputation and knows the consequences of murder. Unless his wife touched upon someone's interests, forcing him to take action."

Du Xi's expression was stern as she continued: "During the interrogation, he was unusually calm, as if he had been waiting to be caught, and he confessed to the case without reservation."

A confident smile rose to the corners of Tang Ye's mouth: "I have to meet him personally. An Investigation Team has already been set up for this case, and since I am a member, I naturally have to see it through to the end."

Du Xi realized: "No wonder you're so invested."

Tang Ye had long noticed that Du Xi's walking posture was a bit strange, and he asked with concern: "What's wrong with your leg?"

Du Xi pretended to be relaxed and said dismissively, "I accidentally twisted my ankle while catching a suspect the other day."

Tang Ye was both shocked and angry: "Why didn't you tell me?"

Du Xi comforted him with a grin: "I'm not that delicate; it's already almost better."

Tang Ye was filled with guilt; he had only been focused on taking care of Jiang Jing during this time and had neglected his concern for Du Xi.

He walked over, gently placed Du Xi's foot on his lap, and began to knead it gently.

Du Xi first felt it was both painful and ticklish, and then a warm current surged into her heart: "I didn't expect you to be quite good at massaging."

Tang Ye said proudly: "You didn't know this, but I've studied traditional Chinese medicine."

Ten minutes later, Du Xi's face was flushed, and she whispered: "Stop rubbing, it's making my heart feel chaotic."

Tang Ye not only didn't stop, but he also teased with a smile: "I just love seeing you flustered and your heart racing."

Du Xi held his hand, looking at him with deep affection: "Every time I'm alone with you, I feel like I've drunk strong liquor; my body and brain are out of my control."

Tang Ye pulled her into his arms: "Me too. Don't move!"

Suddenly, a crisp "slap" broke the romantic atmosphere of the room.

Du Xi felt a burning pain on her waist and hip and looked at Tang Ye in surprise.

Tang Ye opened his palm, which not only had a smear of bright red blood but also the corpse of a mosquito: "I didn't expect the mosquitoes to be so arrogant, daring to suck my wife's blood; watch how I deal with them!"

"There's another one over there!"

Du Xi pointed at the corner of the wall and shouted.

Tang Ye crept over, and with a "slap," the old bed let out a harsh "creak."

The two froze instantly, realizing the noise was too loud, and looked at each other.

A moment later, they both laughed in mutual understanding.

On the summer night, mosquitoes buzzed in the dark...

Slap, slap, slap...

That night, Tang Ye spent almost the entire time "fighting" mosquitoes.

Li Guozheng downstairs couldn't take the noise anymore; he turned on the bedside lamp, grabbed a clothes pole, and poked it toward the ceiling, cursing: "What time is it, and you're still not sleeping!"

Zhang Ayi hurriedly pulled him back and whispered: "Keep your voice down."

Li Guozheng was so angry his face turned red: "It's too much! Every time this kid comes back, he has to make a scene all night."

Zhang Ayi said helplessly: "The young couple just got married; they haven't seen each other for so long, so it's natural they'd want to be close. As an elder, why bother arguing with them?"

Li Guozheng threw the clothes pole away in anger, stamped his feet, and complained: "They better move out soon, so I don't have to suffer this every day!"

The next morning, when Du Xi woke up, Tang Ye had already gone out for a run.

On the table lay a sticky note with neat handwriting.

—Smiling together in the plum blossom tent, the joy is hard to resist as we clash again and again. A hundred charms bloom in spring, the soul is lost, and the bones melt before the three peaks.

Afternoon.

Tang Ye met Chen Jiadong at the Municipal Criminal Police Team.

The moment Chen Jiadong saw Wan Ming, a fire of rage ignited in his eyes.

Now that Wan Ming was famous throughout Suiyuan County, Chen Jiadong knew clearly in his heart that his imprisonment was entirely due to this man.

Wan Ming introduced Tang Ye to Chen Jiadong: "This is Section Chief Tang, a member of the Municipal Party Committee Investigation Team, who would like to have a chat with you."

Chen Jiadong glanced at Tang Ye coldly, his face full of disdain.

Tang Ye remained composed and smiled faintly: "Director Chen, I have been following this case for a long time. Even before the case was solved, I had already learned the general details from my wife. My wife is the criminal police officer responsible for investigating your case; you should have a deep impression of her. I have to say, you have some anti-reconnaissance methods, actually forging footprints inside the room to deliberately create the illusion that the murderer had a leg ailment, successfully misleading everyone."

A flash of surprise first crossed Chen Jiadong's eyes.

Then they became increasingly gloomy.

Seeing that he did not respond, Tang Ye continued:

"Chen Jiadong, you are a smart man; you should understand that you have become a discarded pawn.

Of the five hundred million in debt, you only took a few million, and all the remaining responsibility was dumped on you. Are you really willing to take the fall for this?"

Chen Jiadong sneered:

"Stop wasting your breath.

I admit I killed my wife, but I know nothing about the five hundred million.

Don't try to smear me!

Since I've been caught, I know there is no way out, but don't think you can use my mouth to achieve your ulterior motives!"