Six million was not just a cold number, it represented the future of the children of White Dragon Village.
For a poverty-stricken mountain area, a modernized primary school was of utmost importance.
"How could it be gone?"
"Could Wang Daming, that old boy, really spend six million in just a few days? I don’t believe it. Did he... did he hide the money somewhere?"
A police officer from the working group explained.
"We’ve checked, and he really doesn’t have a penny left. When we caught him, he was hiding in a small hotel, and he hadn’t eaten for two days."
"The woman with him, named Su Xiangmei, was also taken into custody by us."
"They ran away together?"
Zhang Xiaoshan was even more baffled now.
Had Su Xiangmei actually eloped with Wu Damming?
When Jia Lanhua, lying in the hospital bed, heard this news, her expression was agitated—it was anger and despair.
Wu Damming had embezzled so much money, preferring to flee with Su Xiangmei, that old widow, leaving her behind?
This was not jealousy, but fury and unwillingness.
Was she, Jia Lanhua, really that terrible, not even comparable to a widow like Su?
Tears once again slid from the corners of Jia Lanhua’s eyes.
Zhang Xiaoshan didn’t know how to comfort Jia Lanhua, and with Jiang Man present, it wasn’t easy for him to say anything.
He turned to the special case team and said.
"Can I see Wu Damming?"
The staff member of the special case team was somewhat embarrassed and looked to Jiang Man.
"Alright, I’ll arrange a meeting for you. Come with me."
Zhang Xiaoshan prepared to follow Jiang Man.
But two police officers were still standing in the ward, with no intention of leaving.
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The police officer from the special case group explained.
"The patient Jia Lanhua is Wu Damming’s legal wife, and we need to question and review her."
"She isn’t involved in this matter," Zhang Xiaoshan argued.
Jiang Man could barely contain her repressed emotions, speaking somewhat sharply.
"It’s just a routine inquiry, this is the normal procedure. Do you think I would mix personal grudges with official business?"
Her voice was raised a bit.
Even the two police officers next to them were startled.
The pair exchanged glances. As seasoned officers experienced in handling cases, they quickly understood something.
Zhang Xiaoshan, too, felt somewhat guilty.
"I... I didn’t mean it like that."
Jiang Man seemed to realize she had lost her composure, softening her tone as she explained.
"It’s the legal procedure. Jia Lanhua is Wu Damming’s wife, that’s a fact. We will not make things difficult for her, we just need to take a simple statement. I’ve even arranged for a professional caregiver, so don’t worry."
"Then alright, thank you, Sister Man."
Zhang Xiaoshan avoided looking directly at Jiang Man, lowering his head.
Just like a schoolboy who had done something wrong seeing his headteacher.
Jiang Man left the room first.
"Sister Lanhua, don’t be afraid. Just cooperate with them to complete the statement, and I’ll come to see you after I’ve met with Wu Damming and handled the situation."
Jia Lanhua hesitated for a moment before saying, somewhat guiltily, to Zhang Xiaoshan.
"Um... Did I... cause you any trouble?"
Zhang Xiaoshan forced a smile.
"Don’t overthink it."
Downstairs in the inpatient department, Jiang Man was already in the car.
There was a designated driver.
Seemingly not wanting to sit with Zhang Xiaoshan, she chose the passenger seat.
Zhang Xiaoshan had no choice but to take a seat alone in the back.
The drive from the county hospital to the security bureau took about ten minutes. Jiang Man kept her eyes closed and said nothing the entire trip.
Zhang Xiaoshan also didn’t know what to say.
When the car arrived in the courtyard, Luo Yihua was already waiting.
"Dr. Zhang, we meet again."
Luo Yihua greeted Zhang Xiaoshan warmly, shaking his hand.
"Security Chief Luo."
Zhang Xiaoshan greeted Luo Yihua politely.
"Is everything arranged?" asked Jiang Man.
"Yes, I’ll take you there now."
"Chief Luo, you go ahead and prepare. I have a few words to say to Dr. Zhang."
Jiang Man spoke calmly, with an icy expression.
Luo Yihua sensed that something was amiss.
"Alright, I’ll go prepare."
Jiang Man walked to the side of the security bureau courtyard, under a tall locust tree.
It was deep autumn, and many leaves had turned yellow and fallen.
The atmosphere was somewhat somber.
Jiang Man crossed her arms, her eyes slightly reddened as she stared at Zhang Xiaoshan.
Her gaze revealed a mix of emotions—sorrow, reluctance, sadness, resentment, hesitation, anger...
"Xiaoshan, do you have anything to say to me?"
Jiang Man finally spoke.
A simple sentence carried an immense pressure, so much so that even Zhang Xiaoshan with his Qi Transformation Cultivation couldn’t bear it.
"Sister Man, I, I, I..."
Zhang Xiaoshan lowered his head, speechless.
"Lift your head and look into my eyes," said Jiang Man, her voice trembling slightly as she bit her lip.
Zhang Xiaoshan raised his head to meet Jiang Man’s eyes, filled with a sad air.