I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 120 Asking Xiao Yuxuan Again

Yin Yunliang left.

The interrogation of Dahai continued. Han Ling consulted Fang Zhou, and then took Tong Feng to Qingchang People's Hospital to see Dai Bin's wife, Xiao Yuxuan.

If you have any doubts, you should investigate. Regardless of the outcome, once you've done it, that's enough.

The two arrived at the hospital, where Xiao Yuxuan had already been transferred from the intensive care unit to a regular ward. Han Ling first inquired with Xiao Yuxuan's parents and learned that Xiao Yuxuan already knew everything, including her husband's death.

Pushing open the door to the ward, I saw Xiao Yuxuan lying half-reclined on the bed, staring blankly out the window, where the leaves of the trees were swaying gently in the wind.

Hearing the noise, Xiao Yuxuan looked over.

"Has the person who killed Dai Bin been caught?" Before Han Ling and the other could speak, Xiao Yuxuan asked first.

As Han Ling walked, he said, "They've been caught and are currently being interrogated."

Xiao Yuxuan hadn't expected a definite answer, and after a moment of surprise, she immediately sat up straight on the bed: "Who is it? Do I know them?"

Han Ling approached and replied, "You probably don't know him. He's a reader of Dai Bin's, and his surname is Yu."

"Yu..." Xiao Yuxuan murmured to herself, then muttered, "Reader, why did you kill my husband..."

Han Ling couldn't tell how much pain Xiao Yuxuan was in, but he was still sad. Even if Xiao Yuxuan was with Dai Bin for money, now that the person was dead, it was impossible for him to be so cold-blooded as to be indifferent to joy and sorrow.

"It seems you really don't pay attention to Dai Bin's novels," Han Ling said after sitting down.

Xiao Yuxuan sighed, "It's normal for a woman not to be interested in novels, just like how rich wives don't pay attention to their husbands' careers. What's the difference?"

Writers, sometimes, are too sentimental, forcing others to understand them.

Han Ling wasn't there to discuss these issues; she cut to the chase: "Dai Bin made a will, did you know?"

Xiao Yuxuan asked in surprise, "A will? I don't know anything about it. What are its contents?"

Han Ling: "After deducting the marital property, you could have inherited one-third of the remaining half, but Dai Bin divided it into four parts, so your one-third became one-quarter."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuxuan remained silent for a moment before asking, "Your parents-in-law took half, I took a quarter, and the last quarter went to Wang Mengqi?"

Han Ling nodded: "Yes."

"Heh." Xiao Yuxuan gave a mocking laugh, but she wasn't angry. "Take it. After all, she provided enough emotional support during my husband's last days, which reduced his regrets. Consider it a reward for his hard work."

As a wife, she showed composure. Of course, it's also possible that since the will was in effect and couldn't be changed, there was no need to make a fuss about a settled outcome and give outsiders something to laugh at.

Han Ling: "He left you a quarter of it, which means he has feelings for you."

Xiao Yuxuan: "From the moment I agreed to be his girlfriend, I have never done anything to betray him. That's enough. He should give me a quarter of it."

Han Ling wanted to say that marital fidelity is fundamental and it's ridiculous to flaunt it, but she held back in the end.

He needs to change his habit of being too sharp-tongued; if he manages to send Xiao Yuxuan back to the ICU with just a few words, he'll be held responsible.

In Xiao Yuxuan's worldview, I am good-looking and have a good figure, which is already perfect. Men should accept my other shortcomings. As long as I don't cheat on my husband and remain loyal to him, I am a qualified wife.

Upon closer reflection, for wealthy people who are rarely home, having a wife who is idle all day and feels empty is actually quite good, as long as she doesn't cheat on them.

From this perspective, Xiao Yuxuan's idea is not wrong.

"It's a pity," Xiao Yuxuan continued, "Even with a quarter of the money, it probably won't be enough for medical expenses and compensation."

She was referring to Wang Mengjie.

Now that he's in the intensive care unit, the Wang family will have to pay an astronomical sum to get a letter of forgiveness.

Her tone suggested she didn't harbor much resentment towards Wang Mengjie.

"Don't you hate them, brother and sister?" Han Ling asked.

Xiao Yuxuan said nonchalantly, "What's there to hate? Wang Mengqi has a younger brother who loves her, which is very enviable. As an only child, I have never known what it's like to have siblings."

Han Ling: "Do you know why Dai Bin left a will?"

Xiao Yuxuan turned her head, puzzled, and asked, "Ask me?"

Han Ling: "Yes, we're asking you. We don't know either."

Xiao Yuxuan: "Then I have no idea either. He has never told me about this."

Han Ling: "Four months ago, Dai Bin should have been at home, right? Did he show any unusual behavior?"

"Why are you asking about four months ago?" Xiao Yuxuan was confused. After thinking for a while, she replied, "There was nothing unusual. Apart from eating, sleeping, creating, and daydreaming, there was no change at all. Every day was the same."

Upon hearing this, Han Ling was about to speak when Xiao Yuxuan added, "Oh, by the way, what you just said wasn't accurate. He wasn't at home the whole time four months ago; he went out to collect folk songs for a week."

A field trip?

Han Ling's heart stirred.

Throughout the entire investigation, the task force's investigation into Dai Bin was limited to the last two months; four months ago, there was no information available.

What he wanted to know was whether Daibin's life or condition had changed before he made his will, and he never expected to actually get to that.

"Do you know where she went?" Han Ling asked.

Xiao Yuxuan: "It was in Qingchang. I even spent two or three days with him. During that time, he was happy to take me with him."

Han Ling: "Which specific places?"

Xiao Yuxuan recalled: "I went to cultural centers, factories, farms, handicraft workshops, ancient building ruins, and climbed mountains. But I went to the market the most."

I enjoy accompanying Dai Bin on his field trips; for me, field trips are like traveling and enjoying nature.

Han Ling: "Is everything normal? Have you encountered anything unusual?" Xiao Yuxuan shook her head: "No, everything is normal. It's like we're on vacation locally, staying in a luxury hotel at night."

Han Ling: "Where did he go when he went out to collect folk songs by himself?"

Xiao Yuxuan: "I asked him, and he just said he was just browsing around, so I didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, I don't care."

Han Ling: "What is the date the field trip ends?"

Xiao Yuxuan: "January... I can't remember which day of January."

Han Ling pressed further: "After he came back, did his mood really not change at all at home? Please think back carefully, this is very important."

Xiao Yuxuan didn't understand but respected her decision. After thinking about it seriously for a full two minutes, she said, "If I had to say what has changed, there is. I'm getting distracted more often, spending more time in the room, and our sex life has decreased."

Han Ling: "Did he suggest you go on this field trip with him, or did you?"

Xiao Yuxuan: "He proposed it."

Han Ling asked this question because she wanted to know if the change in Dai Bin's attitude after the field trip was due to Wang Mengqi. Since Dai Bin took the initiative to bring Xiao Yuxuan along, it should have nothing to do with Wang Mengqi.

The chat history between Dai Bin and Wang Mengqi never mentioned the field trip.

The motive behind the will was too vague and unpredictable. Han Ling now understood that investigating further would be pointless and impossible.

In four months, even the accident-prone sections of the road have been covered by surveillance cameras, making it impossible to find out where Dai Bin had been.

The Criminal Investigation Division wouldn't deploy a large number of officers to investigate a pointless question; even if they did, they wouldn't have enough manpower, as Qingchang is too large.

Unless all branches and police stations in Qingchang conduct a joint investigation, it's unrealistic and should not even be considered.

However, he will still ask Wang Mengqi, and if there are still no clues, he will put the matter aside.

"Thank you, you should get some rest." Han Ling prepared to leave.

Xiao Yuxuan: "Take care."

Dai Bin is dead, but she is the biggest winner. Her estate is only what is visible; the copyrights to her works are still valid, and they can continue to generate a steady stream of revenue in the future.

It can be said that Xiao Yuxuan can basically live a carefree life, as long as she doesn't touch luxury goods or do anything reckless.

Not having children is a regret for Daibin.

Wang Mengqi is in a worse situation; her younger brother is in prison, and she also faces huge medical expenses and compensation.

A few days ago, Sun Lang came to the branch office to understand the situation. After learning that Wang Mengjie had intentionally caused serious injury to someone, he had no choice but to leave. He had just started to make a living and could not help with money. At most, he could take care of Wang Mengjie's parents.

As Han Ling walked out of the ward and passed by the emergency room, she ran into Xu Qinghe.

She still sports the familiar ponytail and white coat, but today Xu Qinghe's makeup is very light, making her look even more innocent.

"Hi."

Xu Qinghe was not surprised by Han Ling's appearance, after all, the person lying in the ward was the victim of intentional injury.

Han Ling smiled and nodded. As long as this woman was normal, the two of them could actually become friends.

"Has the case been solved?" Xu Qinghe stopped in his tracks.

Han Ling nodded: "The investigation is complete. Come over and talk to the victim. This case is now closed."

Xu Qinghe: That's good. You can call me for dinner when you have time. I get quite bored by myself most of the time.

Han Ling casually replied, "Okay."

Tong Feng, standing to the side, looked at Han Ling and then at Xu Qinghe, his head full of question marks: "You two are really treating each other with the utmost respect, how come you act like you don't know each other at all?"
It's really rare for couples to be unfamiliar with each other.

Han Ling and Xu Qinghe did not respond, a rare moment of tacit understanding between them.

"I'll be going now, I have things to do at the bureau," Han Ling said.

Xu Qinghe nodded: "Okay, drive carefully."

As their figures passed each other, Han Ling suddenly spoke up: "By the way, please give my regards to Ling Shuhua."

Upon hearing Ling Shuhua's name, Xu Qinghe suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned around and looked at Han Ling in astonishment. The two stared at each other for a second before the latter looked away and left.

Judging from Xu Qinghe's reaction, Han Ling's guess was confirmed: the person behind the other party was Ling Shuhua, a very wealthy woman.

Sending Xu Qinghe abroad, gifting her a luxury car worth millions, and a high-end penthouse demonstrates Ling Shuhua's wealth.

"Could it really be a dispute between wealthy families? That doesn't make sense."

Han Ling inwardly chuckled at the absurdity of his transmigration. He had thought he was an orphan, but it turned out he had a hidden identity that required Xu Qinghe as a human password to unlock.

In short, he can accept a new persona, but he can't accept a hidden family relationship. When he really faces Ling Shuhua, he can just brush her off with a few words.

It's more comfortable to be alone.

A person has no weaknesses.

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P.S.: This case is closed. There is no twist. Dai Bin's death has nothing to do with Xiao Yuxuan or Wang Mengqi. It was Yu Dahai who did it.

The motivation for the will stemmed from a coincidence related to another case, but the connection was very weak and can be mentioned briefly in the future; there's no need to dwell on it.

Let's move on to the next plot and case.

(End of this chapter)