Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 88

Ling Huaan stayed in the hospital for nearly a month. He had good food, drink, and services. His pale complexion slowly turned rossy, and his skinny figure started to gain his weight back.

Jiang Chengyan has been especially idle recently. He can get off work on time every day, and even during the lunch break, he will come over to have a meal with him. In contrast, Yan Yu had not come over for several days, but every day Zhang Mian would come to the hospital to check on him. Ling Huaan asked what was wrong, and Zhang Mian hesitated and refused to say, which made Ling Huaan suspicious.

That day, Ling Huaan was finally allowed to be discharged from the hospital. Jiang Chengyan especially took a morning off, came to pack his things, and took him home.

Ling Huaan felt a little uneasy in her heart, frowned, and said, Captain Jiang, help me find out what happened to Yan Yu, hes been very abnormal lately. Im a little worried. Forget it, take me to Yan Yus to check him out.

Jiang Chengyan paused and said, Huaan, your injury is not completely healed. Otherwise, Ill take you home first, and then I will go to Yan Yus company  to see how hes doing, okay?

Captain Jiang, I woke up today and felt panicked. I always thought something was going to happen. The past two days, Yan Yu was too weird. I wont feel at ease if I dont see him myself.

Jiang Chengyan knew he couldnt stop him, so he sighed helplessly and said, Okay, Ill take you there.

After driving to Yan Yus company,  Jiang Chengyan helped Ling Huaan and walked in after parking the car.

When the lady at the front desk saw the two coming in, she showed a professional smile and said, Hello, two gentlemen. How can I help you?

Ling Huaan said bluntly, I would like to meet President Yan.

The lady at the front desk smiled politely and asked, Do you have an appointment, sir?

No, as long as you tell him my name is Ling Huaan, he will see me.

The receptionist lady saw the two mens extraordinary demeanor, and Ling Huaans tone of voice was very certain. She smiled and said, The two gentlemen, wait a moment. Ill make a phone call and ask.

The lady at the front desk dialed Zhang Mians phone and conveyed Ling Huaans search for Yan Yu. After hanging it up, she said, Sorry, two gentlemen, Mr. Yan is not in the company. So Im afraid he wont be able to meet you two.

Ling Huaan took out his mobile phone and dialed Yan Yu, but he heard the prompt that the mobile phone was turned off. Ling Huaan frowned more and more tightly and said, Captain Jiang, lets go to Jiamei villa.

Jiang Chengyan also seemed to notice something was wrong and said, Okay.

The two drove to Jiamei Villa again. After registering with the guard, the car drove into the villa area. When they came to Yan Yus house, the two got off the car one after another and walked to the gate. Ling Huaan said, Captain Jiang, the gate password is 30170809.

Jiang Chengyan entered the password, the door slowly opened, and the two walked in.

When Sister Zhang heard the prompt to open the door, she came out to take a look. Seeing that it was Ling Huaan, she hurriedly said hello, Mr. Ling, you are here.

Ling Huaan smiled and said, Sister Zhang, is Yan Yu there?

Sister Zhang asked somewhat strangely, Xiao Yu is hospitalized, doesnt Mr. Ling know?

Hospitalized? What happened to Yangyu? Ling Huaans heart couldnt help but lift up.

Car accident. Sister Zhang sighed and said, he broke two ribs and injured his leg. Now, he couldnt move. I just returned from the hospital and planned to make some big bone soup and send it to him.

Listening to Sister Zhangs tone, Ling Huaan could tell that his life was not in danger, although Yan Yu was seriously injured. He couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief and asked, When did it happen? How did the car accident happen?

He has been in the hospital for four days. Xiao Yu said that he was too tired and his mind was a bit dazed. He hit the guardrail while driving home.

Too tired? Does he often come home late?

Translated by Cafe No. 20

Isnt it? Every time he comes back home very late at night and back to the company before dawn. He lost a lot of weight. I dont know anything about the company. I tried to persuade him, but Xiao Yu just didnt listen. Alas, the car happened.

Which hospital is he in? Whats the ward number?

Ward 13 on the 9th floor of Building 7 of the municipal hospital.

Okay, Sister Zhang, youre busy. Well go first.

Mr. Ling, are you going to the hospital to see Xiao Yu?

En, is there something wrong with Sister Zhang?

Mr. Ling doesnt know. In the past few days in the hospital, he has been working with a computer every day. He only sleeps for a few hours a day. Its useless for anyone to persuade him. I want to ask Mr. Ling to persuade him since he has always listened to you the most.

Although she couldnt see Sister Zhangs expression clearly, Ling Huaan could hear the deep worry in her tone. She really cared about Yan Yu. Ling Huaan smiled and said, Dont worry, Sister Zhang, I will persuade him.

The two did not delay and drove to the municipal hospital.

Jiang Chengyan looked at Ling Huaan, who was silent, and said, Huaan, are you angry?

Ling Huaan sighed and said, Captain Jiang, do you think Im too unconcerned about Yan Yu? He has been hospitalized for four days and lives in the same hospital as me. I didnt even notice it.

Huaan, dont blame yourself. Yan Yu doesnt want you to know and also because hes afraid youll worry. After all, youre also in the hospital.

He always says he owes me, but in fact, I was the one who owed him. Its just that I cant give what he wants, so I can only make up for it in other ways.

Jiang Chengyan breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously when he heard the words and then returned to his senses. He couldnt help but smile bitterly. He didnt expect himself to be so selfish at times.

Each of them fell into deep thought, and the car suddenly became quiet. Ling Huaan noticed his strangeness and asked aloud, Captain Jiang, whats wrong with you?

Its okay; Im just wondering what happened to Yan Yus company to make him work this hard? Jiang Chengyan subconsciously concealed that he didnt want to feel wrong about Ling Huaan.

The last time he went abroad, he returned as soon as he arrived there. Probably because of this, there was an economic dispute. After all, it was because of me. Ling Huaan couldnt help but smile bitterly.

As long as money can solve the problem, its not a problem. If its a big deal, Ill go back and ask my dad.

Ling Huaan said with a smile, Captain Jiang,  are you treating me as a decoration? As long as I am here, it will not be your turn to ask for help.

When Jiang Chengyan heard the words, the sourness in his heart dissipated, and he couldnt help raising the corners of his mouth and said, then  I really hugged a big tight¹.

The two soon came to Yan Yus ward. Jiang Chengyan knocked before opening the door and helped Ling Huaan walk in.

Yan Yu looked at the two people who came in, couldnt help but smile bitterly, and said, Huaan, you are here.

There was not the slightest surprise in Yangyus tone, indicating that Zhang Mian had already gotten through to him. With Jiang Chengyans help, he sat beside the bed and asked directly, Whats going on? Tell me.

Seeing Ling Huaans expressionless face, Yanyu felt a little drum in his heart and asked cautiously, Huaan, are you mad at me?

Ling Huaan was silent and looked in the direction of where Yan Yu was.

Ling Huaans clear eyes look at him. Even if he knows he cant see, it will make the person being stared at have a sense of oppression. Yan Yu understood that Ling Huaan was offended this time and said honestly, four days ago, I went home at night and drove on the winding mountain road in the villa area. Suddenly, a ghost rushed straight at the front windshield. I was startled, subconsciously jerked the steering wheel, and hit the mountain.

Translated by Cafe No. 20

Ghost? Have you seen what it looks like? 

Yan Yu shook his head and said, No, I just saw that it was a woman with long hair and a bright red dress.

With a pendant on your body, she cant get close to you, so she can only harm you in this way. Ling Huaan frowned slightly and said, Yan Yu, have you made enemies with anyone recently?

Yan Yu thought for a while and said, Ive been busy with the company recently. Except for company, Im always at home. I cant even go to your place. Theres no chance of having a grudge against anyone. Also, its a woman.

Ling Huaan pondered for a moment and said, since it was not you, it must be about me. Since she cant touch me, she harms people around me.

Jiang Chengyan asked in confusion, Hua an, what do you mean by that? Why is she coming for you?

Yan Yu has been helping me investigate the case. He helps many ghosts, which leads to relatively offending many people as well. The female ghost who hasnt been taken by the underworld messenger means she has just died, but she is wearing a red dress, which seems inappropriate this season.

Girls love beauty. When they attend formal occasions, they dress up beautifully. Like those female celebrities, dont they all wear very little when walking the red carpet?

Thats not right. Lung Huaan frowned and continued, there is this story spreading in Xuanmen² that on the night of the full moon, a woman wearing a bright red dress commits suicide. Her resentment will be greater than ordinary ghosts. Because of her deep obsession, she will not lose her memory after death. Since it was a new death, her goals are clear, and she can show herself, so only this speculation is more reasonable.

Jiang Chengyan replied, the case you recently investigated was requested by Gao Ying. Liang Yijuns dead was committed by Sun Ting, and there was also Gao Mingqians suicide. Even if they had family, they couldnt find out. I cant think who it could be?

We have recently investigated a total of three cases, the first is the murder of Jiang Changping, the second is the murder of Shen Xin, and the third is the murder of Gao Ying. As long as we check whether the female family members of the parties concerned have passed away, we can identify who this person is, except for the natural death, of course.

Okay, leave this matter to me. When I return to the bureau in the afternoon, I will arrange for someone to investigate it.

When Ling Huaan came in, he noticed a little kid in Yan Yus ward. He was about seven or eight years old and looked at Ling Huaan with his two big eyes. Because there was no resentment in him, Ling Huaan didnt care, thinking he was a child who died of illness in the hospital. Seeing that Ling Huaan could see himself, the child was curious, so he ran to Ling Huaan and said, Can you see me? Why can you see me?

Ling Huaan didnt answer. He completely ignored the little kids presence and looked at Yan Yu, the matter of the car accident is done. Lets talk about the company. Is there any problem?

Its okay

Ling Huaan interrupted Yan Yus words and said, tell me the truth.

Yan Yu glanced at Jiang Chengyan for help, but Jiang Chengyan shrugged his shoulders, indicating he couldnt help.

Seeing this, the kid complained in Ling Huaans ear and said, The two of them are making a sign. They must be thinking of reasons to lie to you.

Ling Huaan said in a bad mood, dont think that because Im blind, I cant see anything. You two dont fool me.

The little ghost excitedly said, you can see and hear me!

Jiang Chengyan looked around subconsciously and said, Huaan, how did you know? Could it be that Shen Xin is back?

Yan Yu looked at Jiang Chengyan helplessly and said, Captain, are you exposing yourself?

Jiang Chengyan touched his nose embarrassingly and said, subconscious reaction.

A smile flashed in Ling Huaans eyes, and he said, can you tell the truth now?

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Cafes Memo :

The next chapter will be a new arc.

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1. to cling to somebody influential or famous
2. Xuanmen, the pinyin is xun mn, Laozi: Mysterious and mysterious, the door of all wonders. Later, Xuanmen refers to Taoism.