Book 5: Chapter 5: A series of strange deaths

Book 5: Chapter 5: A series of strange deaths

Dead? Xiao Xia was extremely surprised at this unexpected news.

Guan Zheng nodded. Remember when I said since he would never repent so we needed ample evidence to sue him, and make him regret not coming to an agreement? Well, I stopped by his neighborhood this morning, planning to check if his neighbors had anything to add. Instead, I saw a large group of police officers investigating the scene.

How did he die? Murder?

Dont know. Guan Zheng shrugged indifferently. Xiao Xia could tell he felt some schadenfreude at the death of the shameless Wang Hua. I traveled around the nation after graduating so Im not too familiar with the situation here. As this cases prosecuting lawyer, you should go to the police station after the autopsy results come out to understand the situation.

Xiao Xia nodded in agreement, though she wondered if she could still get information using her capacity as the prosecutor if the accused was now dead. She might as well use some of her connections instead. If there wasnt anything secret, she believed she could get the information. Having worked at the Vast Sky law firm for so long, she was more or less familiar with the police.

However, she felt there were a few issues with Guan Zhengs attitude after only knowing him for a day. It was true that upholding the law was the right thing to do. However, the purpose of the law wasnt to punish, but rather to maintain order and stability. Families were the building blocks of society.

This was mentioned in Professor Pans first lesson on the law. Even someone who almost failed the year like her remembered this. Would a talented student like Guan Zheng have forgotten?

If her weakness was being sheltered and having a nave view of the world, Guan Zhengs was that he was too forthright and stubborn, too resentful of lawbreakers. Xiao Xia now felt that being thoroughly idealistic wasnt completely a good thing. At the least, this world couldnt be viewed as black and white so easily. There were many things that couldnt be so neatly sorted.

Wang Huas matter was such an example. Although his parents were preparing to sue him, they must also be very miserable. They just wanted to be cared for and to have their basic necessities taken care of. They definitely didnt want to have such a falling out, and wanted even less to see their son dead. Those unrelated might feel some satisfaction at this death, but it only made matters worse for the pitiful old couple.

What about the Wang familys parents? She seemed to be asking both Guan Zheng and herself.

Dont worry about this case anymore. Ill handle it. Guan Zheng thought she was asking about the legal matters of the case. The law entitles them to some basic financial assistance. I will do my best to obtain benefits for them.

Xiao Xia didnt speak. She hadnt been asking about this. She wanted to know if those poor people could still endure mentally!

Furthermore Guan Zheng smiled a little smugly. Our investors have set up a fund. Part of the money can be withdrawn to help communities in need.

Oh? Theres such a good thing?

Thats right. If only all the rich were willing to do good. There are a total of eight families supporting us, but the fund is being managed by the Everplenty Group. Head over in a few days and handle this. Get to know the person managing the funds at the same time. Youll be responsible for this whenever Im away.

Xiao Xia agreed, but the name flashed through her mind.

The Everplenty Group?

Wasnt that the company that hired her in City A? The investment group that was the most powerful amongst the Vast Sky law firms clientele?!

This coincidence flashed through her mind, but she didnt give too much thought to it. Her head was filled with Wang Huas matter. Only now did she realize helping others wasnt that easy. It came with quite some stress.

The two hurried over and saw his door wide open. His wife had fainted by the door, the keys still inserted. She obviously witnessed the scene the moment she opened the door.

The living rooms long sofa faced the front door. The area around it was a mess. Zhang Mou sat crooked on the sofa, his face ashen, having already died for a while. There were scratch marks everywhere and his clothes were ripped in quite a few places. One eyeball had been dug out, dangling on his cheek.

Ill call the police! Guan Zheng ran to one side to make the call.

Xiao Xia didnt faint, but she was terribly frightened by this unexpected sight. She looked around in alarm!

Suddenly, she saw something stir under Zhang Mous clothes.

Her hairs stood on end. She was about to scream when she saw the leaf of a plant poking out from his tattered clothes, as though it had slipped out.

She let out a breath, thinking that he must have gotten it on his clothes when he scattered the house plants. She had been too anxious.

Alright, the police will arrive soon. Guan Zheng hung up the phone. Lets wait outside. Dont contaminate the scene.

Xiao Xia nodded, wishing to leave right away. Although it was just a plant, it gave her a bad feeling. Was she imagining things?

She turned back for a glance as she thought this and happened to see that strange plant moving again, squirming like a worm.

Her heart leapt once again, but when she looked more closely it had stopped moving.

She must be seeing things!

What is it?

Nothing. But what about her? Xiao Xia pointed at Zhang Mous wife, and then glanced at that plant again. The plant remained motionless, but she felt renewed terror this time.

She felt that Zhang Mous dangling eyeball was looking at her. No matter where she stood, it remained fixed on her!

Forget it! I dont want to stay here! Xiao Xia ran off without waiting for Guan Zhengs decision.

She was terrified! This matter was too weird.

Guan Zheng followed her out.

After everyone had gone, that strange plant started moving again. It crawled slowly towards the corner like a worm before vanishing into thin air!

At the same time, the eyeball hanging by Zhang Mous cheek started rocking back and forth like a swing.