At this moment, Song Zhixing's cell phone suddenly rang.
The words Chi Huan flashed on the screen. She hesitated for a moment, picked up the phone, and was about to ask about the news in the newspaper, but Chi Huan spoke first: "I'm flying to Jude City today, do you want to go with me?"
"What are you doing in Judea?"
"My grandfather sent me to the Tang family to offer condolences."
"Tang family? Condolences? You don't mean..."
"Yeah. It's your second uncle's house." Chi Huan said, "Your second uncle's mother, Madam Tang, passed away."
Song Zhixing was confused.
Su Fengjin... passed away
How could it happen so suddenly? Is he suffering from some serious illness
Song Zhixing could imagine how heartbroken Tang Yu was.
"Haven't you heard anything about it? I heard that he jumped from a tall building in the hospital. Hey, do you want to come with me?" Chi Huan asked after not hearing an answer for a long time.
"Of course!" Song Zhixing threw down the newspaper, turned back and took out her passport. Afraid of being discovered by the old man, she put her passport in her pocket and held it tightly.
As soon as she came out, she ran into Li Qiming. Li Qiming looked her up and down, "Where are you going?"
"Chi Huan and I will be out for a while." Song Zhixing only said this and walked out the door. Li Qiming looked at the back, his expression slightly darker.
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She took a taxi and went directly to the airport, calling Chen Cheng along the way.
"Did something happen? Why did Tang Yu's mother suddenly pass away?" Tang Yu was all on her mind. Although she was still brooding over Su Fengjin, she had never thought of letting her die.
Tang Yu will be sad.
Because she was concerned about his situation and his feelings, she didn't even dare to call the police. She couldn't even imagine the ending of Su Fengjin's death.
Chen Cheng hesitated to speak. Song Zhixing asked, "You know everything?"
"Well. How could they not know? Everyone in the entire city of Judea knows about it. The whole thing caused a lot of uproar." Chen Cheng sighed.
"Then tell me what happened."
Chen Cheng pondered for a moment, "I heard that this matter originated from a report email, which said that Mrs. Tang, Mrs. Tang killed your father. The other party not only revealed all the past events and told the police, but also told the entire Youcheng media. Originally, the Tang family was able to control the situation, but there were too many people who took advantage of the situation. Seeing that the Tang family was in trouble, the Tang family's opponents from all sides put pressure on the media. Moreover, one after another insiders jumped out, so that the Tang family was in turmoil. Finally, the truth was clearly understood..."
"What truth?"
Chen Cheng was worried that she would not be able to accept it, so he hesitated. Song Zhixing was even more anxious, "Chengcheng, what is the truth? Don't hide it from me."
"The police report said that your father...your father imprisoned Mrs. Tang for a whole week out of hatred. During this week, Mrs. Tang was raped several times. Therefore, Mrs. Tang was judged to be in self-protection and not guilty. However, she couldn't stand the bombardment of these news, so she chose to commit suicide."
Song Zhixing gasped, and his hand holding the phone was shaking a little.
She really had never thought of this possibility.
Chen Cheng couldn't continue, "Xingxing, go back and check the news online. This news is everywhere on the Internet."
Song Zhixing hung up the phone. Her hands were still shaking from the shock. She used her mobile phone to search for news about Tang Yu. After reading the entire news, her heart ached so much that she could hardly breathe.
So, Tang Yu didn't allow her to call the police at the beginning, not because he was afraid that Mrs. Tang would be punished by law, but... because he was afraid that the real truth would make her at a loss
But what about herself? What is she doing
"Master, please drive faster!" Song Zhixing's face was filled with tears and he choked while speaking to the driver.
The other party didn't understand what she said. Seeing her crying like this, he turned back to look at her inexplicably. Song Zhixing had to change the language, "Please, hurry up!"
She wanted to go back immediately, even if he didn't want her anymore, even if they couldn't go back to the past, she still wanted to apologize to him seriously.
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When we arrived at the airport, Chi Huan was late.
"Am I very considerate? I even bought the plane ticket for you." Chi Huan waved the plane ticket in front of her.
Song Zhixing took out a vintage bracelet wrapped in cloth from her bag and pressed it on Chi Huan's hand. Chi Huan looked at her suspiciously, "What are you doing?"
"This is a relic my mother left me. I'll give it to you first. When I have money in the future, I'll come back to you to get it back." Song Zhixing's voice was a little choked.
She took the ticket and went to exchange it for a boarding pass.
Chi Huan glanced at the heavy object in his hand and felt something was wrong, so he hurried to follow.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?" After a closer look, he found that Song Zhixing's eyes were red, obviously she had just cried. Chi Huan said, "It's your second uncle's mother who passed away. You... You have such deep feelings for her?"
"Let's go through security first." Song Zhixing didn't want to explain, and just hurried to the international terminal. Chi Huan followed him.
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The Tang family's mourning hall was set up in the funeral home. Song Zhixing came out of the airport and looked at Youcheng, feeling familiar yet strange. It was only a short while ago, but it felt like he had been away for a long time.
Chi Huan knew the address of the funeral home, and the two went there together.
From a distance, one could feel the solemnity and dignity of the mourning hall. Song Zhixing watched from afar, feeling great remorse and heavy guilt, which made her hesitate and walk with heavy steps.
Now, if it were her turn, she wouldn’t know how to face the Tang family, how to face Tang Yu, and even more so how to face Su Fengjin who had already passed away.
"Aren't you going in?" Chi Huan asked when he saw her stop.
"... Go in." Song Zhixing came back to her senses. She wanted to go in and see Tang Yu... from a distance, just a glance would be fine.
"Then let's go." Chi Huan took the lead and Song Zhixing walked behind him. Outside the funeral home, Tang Yi, the fifth young master of the Tang family, and Du Hui were bowing to the guests outside the door. Chi Huan handed the condolence letter to Tang Yi and went in first.
After reading the condolence letter, Tang Yi looked up and saw Song Zhixing, with a hint of rudeness and sharpness at the corner of his lips.
Du Hui also saw her and was slightly startled, a little surprised. But he still reached out to stop her: "Miss Song, please show me the letter of condolence."
Du Hui's attitude is completely different from the past. It has become unfamiliar and indifferent.
The word 'Miss Song' made Song Zhixing a little dazed. He stood there, at a loss for a moment.
"If there is no condolence letter, no unrelated outsiders are allowed in or out." Du Hui said. Everything is handled impartially. He always stands on Tang Yu's side and protects Tang Yu, even if this choice makes her feel uncomfortable.
Song Zhixing's pale lips moved for a moment before he uttered softly, "I don't have a condolence letter."
"Then please go back." This time, it was Tang Yi who spoke, and his tone was as cold as Du Hui's.