Soon, all the journalists and media dispersed.

"Are you okay?" Lin Chuan walked over.

"Lin Chuan, why... why haven't you left?" Yang Zi was slightly surprised.

"Such a big thing happened to you, I should at least come and check on you," Lin Chuan smiled.

"I..." Yang Zi lowered her head and said, "I never expected something like this to happen. Liu Shaoqi, he... just let go and left me behind. I'm really so sad."

Yang Zi choked up.

Lin Chuan comforted her, "It's okay, maybe he will wake up tomorrow."

"Hopefully!" Yang Zi nodded and said, "Can you accompany me for a walk outside?"

"Let's go." Lin Chuan nodded.

Afterward, the two entered the hospital's back garden.

There were many patients leisurely sitting in the garden, breathing the fresh air. Yang Zi kept her head down and didn't speak. Lin Chuan was also silent. After walking for about five or six minutes, Yang Zi suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Lin Chuan, the Liu Group is now under my name," Yang Zi spoke up.

"Why?" Lin Chuan asked in surprise.

"As Liu Shaoqi's lawful wife, it is only right that I inherit it," Yang Zi looked at Lin Chuan seriously and said, "I hope you can join me and take over the Liu Group. Together, with our abilities, I believe it won't take long for the Liu Group to become a major powerhouse in the country."

"No, I'm not interested!" Lin Chuan shook his head.

"How can that be?" Yang Zi frowned and said, "Perhaps you have no idea about the influence and value of the Liu Group?"

"Of course I know!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "A corporation worth several billion, with countless subsidiary industrial companies beneath it. It also has meat processing plants spread across the province. The Liu Group is basically a money printing machine."

"Knowing this, why wouldn't you want to join me..." Yang Zi asked.

"I'm not interested in others' wealth!" Lin Chuan shook his head.

"Then I can help you!" Yang Zi smiled and said, "Your Sichuan University Group isn't bad either. With the help of the Liu Group, I believe it would take less than two years for it to become a large-scale corporation with a valuation over ten billion! So, Lin Chuan, let's cooperate."

"Sorry, I'm still not interested." Lin Chuan still shook his head.

For some reason, Lin Chuan always felt there was something eerie about this. If Yang Zi really liked Liu Shaoqi, how could she be discussing a partnership with him just after Liu Shaoqi's car accident? And besides, Lin Chuan had absolutely no clue what this woman was really thinking. How could he carelessly partner with someone he didn't understand?

"Lin Chuan, don't you know how to appreciate the fat meat that's been served to your mouth?" Yang Zi furrowed her brows.

"I still prefer to struggle on my own," Lin Chuan smiled.

"Fine." Yang Zi nodded and said, "Then I will support you from behind."

"No need." Lin Chuan shook his head.

"I insist." Yang Zi suddenly became a bit angry, glaring at Lin Chuan, she said, "Liu Shaoqi is dead, you are my real man now. If I don't help you, then who do I help?"

Lin Chuan frowned and asked deliberately, with a hint of curiosity, "Liu Shaoqi wasn't killed by you, was he?"

Hiss...

The angry expression on Yang Zi's face instantaneously became rich with a variety of emotions; her anger dissipated, replaced by puzzlement, which then turned into fear and panic. Her gaze upon Lin Chuan was shockingly alarmed. She seemed to be so shaken by Lin Chuan's words that she couldn't speak for a long while.

"What... what nonsense are you talking about!" Yang Zi's voice became sharp as she tried to hide her inner fear by raising her voice, angrily she said: "How could I possibly have killed Liu Shaoqi, Lin Chuan, you're talking nonsense!"

Lin Chuan smiled and said, "I'm just talking nonsense. It's best if you didn't kill him."

"Of course, I couldn't possibly have killed him." Yang Zi relaxed a lot, knowing that Lin Chuan's previous statement was just a wild guess. Therefore, Yang Zi seemed much more at ease, she waved her hand and said, "Alright, go on. I'm upset and confused right now, and instead of easing my worries, you're adding to them."

"Okay, then I'll leave first." Lin Chuan nodded.

After saying that, Lin Chuan turned and walked away.

Watching Lin Chuan's departing figure, a sinister expression crossed Yang Zi's face. She clenched her teeth and said, "I never thought that after all I've done for you, you wouldn't appreciate it at all. Lin Chuan, I will make you mine. Forever!"

......

Leaving the hospital, Lin Chuan felt that something was odd about the situation but couldn't be bothered to think too much about it. After all, this matter didn't have much to do with him. Perhaps this was just typical of the power struggles within wealthy families. Regardless of who murdered Liu Shaoqi, the beneficiary was likely the killer. In this case, who exactly stood to gain? Lin Chuan was somewhat afraid to think about it.

Because Yang Zi was a kind woman, she couldn't possibly commit such an atrocious act. If it really was Yang Zi, then it could only mean that time had changed a person, turning a kind-hearted individual into someone devoid of conscience, into an utterly unforgivable villain.

To avoid raising any suspicion, Yang Zi practically spent 24 hours a day in the hospital. She gave others the illusion that she was deeply devoted to Liu Shaoqi.

Inside the hospital room, Yang Zi stood by the window, looking coldly at Liu Shaoqi on the bed and said coldly: "Liu Shaoqi, you forced my hand. If it weren't for your long-term abuse, if it weren't for your constant desire to imprison me, I wouldn't have gone to such extremes."

Thump thump thump...

Suddenly, a knocking sound interrupted the silence. Yang Zi immediately said: "Come in."

Soon after, a man in a black suit entered. It was Liu Shaoqi's driver, Tang Jian. He walked in with a smile and said: "Madam, Mr. Liu probably won't survive tomorrow. So, isn't it about time you fulfilled our agreement?"

Yang Zi looked up at Tang Jian, narrowed her eyes, and said: "What's the rush? Things are in a critical state right now, if any clues get exposed, we're both done for!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Tang Jian immediately nodded and said: "I just wanted to remind you, madam. If you're unwilling to honor our agreement, soon every major media outlet will know you are a wife who plotted her husband's murder."

"You!" Yang Zi was furious and said: "Are you threatening me?!"

"I wouldn't dare!" Tang Jian shook his head quickly and said: "How could I dare threaten you, madam?"

"What do you want?" Yang Zi was angry inside, but she forced herself to calm down.

"I think this spot is quite good," Tang Jian said with a sinister smile. "No one will come in casually here. Why not fulfill me right here, madam? For your sake, I even killed Mr. Liu. I really can't wait any longer!"

Gulp...

As he spoke, Tang Jian swallowed several times. His obsession with Yang Zi's body had almost reached a point of madness. After killing Liu Shaoqi, he hid in his hometown for a while. When he saw there was no wind about the case, he then returned to Jiangbei City and found Yang Zi to ask her to fulfill her promise.

Initially, Tang Jian was somewhat worried, but now, he had no concerns whatsoever. He felt confident because he had something on Yang Zi.

Tang Jian took slow steps towards Yang Zi.

Yang Zi felt anxious, and quickly covered her chest with her hands while tremblingly saying: "Don't... don't come any closer, stay away!"

"Hehe..." Tang Jian revealed a malevolent smile and said: "Madam, I will make sure you are satisfied. I promise you that!"

Suddenly, Tang Jian embraced Yang Zi, who was crouched near the wall, and kissed her fiercely. His hands caressed her body frantically, as if he longed to penetrate her deeply right away. When Tang Jian touched Yang Zi's body, he became exceptionally agitated. He picked her up and placed her on the caretaker's bed in the hospital room.

The caretaker's bed was only two meters away from Liu Shaoqi.

Yang Zi lay painfully at the head of the bed, powerless as Tang Jian roamed his hands over her.

Rip...

Suddenly, Tang Jian tore apart Yang Zi's clothes, and his eyes turned blood-red upon seeing her alluring figure. Tang Jian was nearly driven mad. Clenching his teeth and with his trousers already tented, he dove in, kissing every inch of Yang Zi's skin.

But Yang Zi felt nothing; instead, she found the man in front of her utterly disgusting. Every kiss and touch from him made her sick.

Just as Tang Jian was about to pounce on her, Yang Zi quickly blocked him, saying: "No, there are too many people around here, too many eyes. It would be troublesome if someone caught us."

Tang Jian paused, anxiously saying: "Madam, I can't care about that now."

After saying this, Tang Jian was ready to force himself on her. Yang Zi, however, was determined to block him, swiftly closing her legs and saying: "No."

"Then what do we do?" Tang Jian was starting to get annoyed.

"Come to my house tonight," Yang Zi quickly put on her pants and fixed her clothes, and said: "There's no one at home, and less chance of being discovered."

"That..." Tang Jian suddenly felt that this suggestion might not be bad. At least at home, he could take his time. Moreover, there definitely wouldn't be any issues. Reluctantly, Tang Jian put on his trousers and said: "Fine, I'll come to your house later tonight, madam. But don't you try to swindle me. I have evidence of you killing Mr. Liu!"

"Don't worry, I won't." Yang Zi breathed a sigh of relief.

After Tang Jian put his trousers back on, he left the hospital room right away.

Watching Tang Jian's retreating figure, a murderous intent surfaced on Yang Zi's face, and a cold light flickered in her eyes. She had already made up her mind to kill. Tang Jian must not be allowed to live, otherwise, he would become a curse sooner or later. Because he was the only person in the world who knew that she had killed Liu Shaoqi. Even if she satisfied him momentarily, he likely would not stop there. In the future, he would surely want to possess her for the long term, and he might even try to extort money from her. The Liu Group could become his 'ATM' in the future.

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