Physician's Odyssey

Chapter 839 - Doubts in the Case

Translator: Thyaeria

The employees of the Three Flavour Hall began cleaning up after Wang Rui left with his wife. In just half an hour, they had already cleaned most of it up. The shop no longer looked as messy as before.

After they were done, Su Tao gathered everyone to hold a meeting. As the owner of the business, Su Tao had to give his speech since they had just experienced a tribulation. Otherwise, this incident would definitely affect everyone’s mentality.

Su Tao made a simple opening before he explained the issue with the Wang Family. Furthermore, he announced that everyone will be given ¥4,000 as a compensation for today’s incident when Dong Yun sends over her compensation tomorrow. When everyone heard what Su Tao had to say, their faces were plastered with smiles.

There were over fifty employees in this branch, which was equivalent to a payout of ¥300,000. As for the rest, they would be used to repair the damaged equipment and replenish the ruined herbs.

On the other hand, ¥500,000 wasn’t much for the Wang Family’s Pharmacy. Their pharmacy was famed for having two National Healers, and they could earn a lot from each customer. Hence, Su Tao’s demands weren't excessive. Thinking about it, he was even robbing the rich to help the poor!

After dismissing the employees, Su Tao called out to Ling Yu, “Are you alright?”

“The innocent have nothing to worry about.” Ling Yu shook his head with a bitter smile.

The heart was made of human flesh. Ling Yu also had emotions as a human being, and he had just kept that restrained most of the time.

Su Tao sighed when he saw how easily Ling Yu took it. In this sense, Ling Yu had a wider breadth of mind compared to him.

There was a possibility that Su Tao might make a move if Wang Rui and Dong Yun continued to cause a din here. However, Ling Yu had restrained his emotions perfectly. His attainments in his ability to contain his emotions was simply incredible.

The reason why Su Tao did not make his move against Wang Rui and Dong Yun was largely because of compassion. After all, it would be easy for Su Tao to deal with those youths who were hired.

Wang Rui was a grandmaster in the TCM industry. If it wasn’t for the sorrow that he felt, it would be impossible for him to take such impulsive actions. Thus, Su Tao had been doing his best to contain his emotions previously.

As for Dong Yun, Su Tao could understand her. His actions were pardonable. After all, she had just lost her son, and she wasn’t aware of the truth.

Su Tao would only respond with violence based on the circumstances. There was no need for him to come out strong when facing Wang Rui and Dong Yun. On the contrary, it would make him seem low for bullying the weak.

Ling Yu asked when he saw Su Tao falling into silence, “What’s with the photo anyway?”

“It was something I found when I was investigating your Senior Brother a month ago. The woman in the photo that I showed Dong Yun was Zhang Ailian. She’s already married, and she has lived separately from her husband a few months ago. She had an intimate relationship with Wang Guofeng, and there was a high possibility that the child in the photo belongs to Wang Guofeng.” Su Tao nodded his head.

“Senior Brother Guofeng actually... But it’s also a piece of good news for the Wang Family. Although he has left the world, he still left a bloodline behind for his parents. I’m sure that they will feel better if they know about it.” Ling Yu sighed. He was shocked by what he had just heard.

Su Tao knew that Ling Yu was someone with a righteous ideology, and it was impossible for him to accept the fact that Wang Guofeng actually had an affair with a married woman.

“But I’m afraid that the situation isn’t looking good according to my investigation.” Su Tao sighed.

“What do you mean by that?” Ling Yu was confused by Su Tao’s words.

“She has already been controlled.” Su Tao smiled bitterly. “I tried sending people over to find her, but there hasn’t been any news of it. There was a high possibility that she was being hidden by someone.”

“Please find the two of them for Senior Brother Guofeng! Please!” Ling Yu had shock on his face as he bowed towards Su Tao.

“Why are you being so courteous with me? I will do it even if you did not make the request. My reputation is at stake in this matter, and I can only dispel the Wang Family’s hatred for me by finding the truth. I have to let everyone know that the cause of Wang Guofeng’s death are just rumors.” Su Tao smiled as he supported Ling Yu.

Ling Yu was amazed by Su Tao’s breadth of mind as he sighed, “Why don’t I try communicating with uncle and aunty about it? After all, it might calm their emotions to know about it.”

“I’m afraid that you will only be humiliated by them instead.” Su Tao shook his head. He was in disagreement with Ling Yu’s suggestion.

“But you still have to let them feel reassured. They’re now filled in pain, and I can sympathize with them.” Ling Yu had received favors from Wang Guofeng. He knew that Wang Guofeng’s motives weren't pure for helping him, and Wang Guofeng was even using him to achieve his goal. However, Ling Yu was someone who knew how to be grateful to those who helped him.

It was Wang Guofeng who helped him clear up the connections for the National Healer Selection. After all, it would be impossible for him to stand out at such a young age.

At the same time, he was also grateful for Wang Xi and Wang Rui’s invitation back then. After all, the two of them had offered him the position to take over the Wang Family’s Pharmacy as the successor. It was also an immense grace that Ling Yu couldn’t repay.

As Su Tao could understand Ling Yu’s emotions, he knew that he had to resolve this matter, even if it was for Ling Yu.

The two of them took their meal in a food stall. When Su Tao observed how Ling Yu ate, he couldn’t help being teased. Ling Yu did not just look like a woman, but he even ate like one! However, Ling Yu did not feel anything about it. That was Ling Yu’s temperament. He walked on the path of Daoist path for his medical skills, so it was inevitable for his mentality to be affected by the Daoist School. He was pursuing the path of having no greed and desire.

“Ling Yu, what do you think about Chen Rui?” Su Tao pulled Chen Rui into their topic since he felt that he could close up his relationship with Ling Yu.

“Chen Rui has an extrovert temperament, and she’s also detailed when it comes to finer matters. She has been doing a great job managing the branch. At this same time, her medical skills are also decent.” Ling Yu gave his fair evaluation about Chen Rui.

“Let’s not talk about work matters when we’re eating. I’m asking what do you think about her personally?” Su Tao winked with a playful smile.

“I did not pay much attention to that. I don’t speak to her privately that often.” Ling Yu blushed.

Su Tao laughed as he stopped teasing Ling Yu. The latter was barely in his twenty, and he was practically a blank piece of paper. He probably still hadn’t opened himself up to these matters.

The two of them ate for more than an hour before they left the food stall. Su Tao headed back to Gu Rushan’s apartment after the meal. When he returned home, he called Jiang Qinghan to follow up on the case.

Coincidentally, Jiang Qinghan was holding onto the report in her hands as she replied, “It was just as you’d analyzed. Zhang Zhen brought his team to the crime scene, where he found several odd issues. Wang Guofeng was thrown out of the window. If there’s no external force involved in Wang Guofeng’s death, it’s impossible for reinforced glass to shatter. But Wang Guofeng’s corpse has already been cremated. We only have some photos taken from the scene. And coincidentally, the He City’s forensic investigator was sloppy in their report.”

“That means there’s something suspicious about this case.” Su Tao pondered. “Why don’t you try finding if there’s anyone proficient in mimicking handwriting in He City.”

Su Tao’s words had opened Jiang Qinghan to a new direction as she praised, “This is indeed a good angle to continue our investigation in. We would be able to find the culprit if we could find the person who mimicked Wang Guofeng’s handwriting in the death note.”

“Furthermore, it won’t be hard finding this person. There are many calligraphy experts in ancient times, but it’s rare to find them now. So as long as you filter through them, you will be able to find that person. But you guys need to be quick about it. I’m worried that the mastermind might cut the weeds if they find out.” Su Tao nodded.

Nodding her head, Jiang Qinghan replied, “This incident would definitely be complicated if it was linked to the Cambell Pharmaceutical Company. Zhang Zhen had just found out that the surveillance cameras were all erased on the day Wang Guofeng died. With so many doubtful factors, we could practically determine that Wang Guofeng was murdered.”

“Did you investigate the Medicine Deity Corporation?” Su Tao smiled bitterly.

“Wang Guofeng’s secretary wasn’t around on that day, and there was evidence about it. As for Luo Ran, he’s currently in prison.” Jiang Qinghan sighed. “There’s no worth in following up with the Medicine Deity Corporation.”

“I suspect that this matter might be related to Rangure. She was Wang Guofeng’s puppet master.” Su Tao replied.

“I have already looked into Rangure. She had an official background as a diplomat from Germany’s Embassy. So we cannot interrogate her without any concrete evidence.” Jiang Qinghan was also helpless about it. She might be the star of Hanzhou City’s police department, but her authority was limited.

“Nothing is perfect, and there must be clues left behind. It was just that we have not found it yet.” Su Tao could sympathize with Jiang Qinghan’s feelings right now.

Su Tao ended the call with Jiang Qinghan after they analyzed the case together. To Su Tao’s surprise, he would always feel relaxed whenever he conversed with Jiang Qinghan about a case. The feeling that they were into this together made their relationship feel closer.

Sitting before the television, Su Tao casually changed the channels. But at this moment, he received a call from Xia Yu.

With a rough breathing, Xia Yu cursed as he walked on the streets. Shortly after, he went into the topic, “It was just as we had analyzed. Zhang Ailian and her child were under surveillance, and it took me a long time to investigate. I got to know from a neighbour that a man of African descent came to look for her. Shortly after, she left with a pram and a bag.”

“Did you manage to find her location?” Su Tao felt a little relieved. Judging from Xia Yu’s words, Zhang Ailian had left willingly. That meant that she was not in danger anytime soon.

“I only know that the car headed towards the north through Qingjin City’s highway.” Xia Yu sighed. He had no ideas right now. He had already used tons of methods to find what he could. “I suspect that she’s in Beijing right now!”

“Then find her immediately!” Su Tao instructed. Although he had never met Zhang Ailian, he could make an analysis based on Wang Guofeng. After all, the two of them had fought for so long. She was a pitiful woman, and not to mention that she was bringing a newborn around with her. Even Su Tao couldn’t help worrying for her.

“I’ll try to find her as soon as possible. I went through Wang Guofeng’s phone records, and he had made a call to her half an hour before his death. It might be beneficial to finding the truth about Wang Guofeng’s death.” Xia Yu was exhausted, but he was fond of the investigation process.

After telling Xia Yu to be careful, Su Tao hung the call. There was a high possibility that they were facing a cunning special agent like Rangure. Hence, this investigation was definitely a dangerous task.