pjbooks Chapter 123 Even More Serious Consequences
Chapter 123 Even More Serious Consequences
"Zhou Yang, is there anything you'd like to add?" Liu Chengyu looked at Zhou Yang, the promising young man from the Municipal Bureau whom he now considered a precious gem.
"I'm wondering why Zhong Honglan would go back to her parents' home at this time?" This was something Zhou Yang couldn't figure out.
"What's there to think about!" Wang Chao chuckled. "An old man and a young woman, it's been easy for murders to happen since ancient times. Maybe if something happens to this old man, it'll be just what she wants. Then all the Qiao family's assets will be hers, right?"
"Not necessarily! Qiao Songnian also has a son, Qiao Zhemao. It's impossible for him to give all his assets to his wife, right?" Fang Duo disagreed.
It's impossible to give it all to the wife, but she will definitely get the lion's share.
In 95, the order of inheritance was based on wills if there were any, and statutory inheritance if there were no wills.
The first heirs are the spouse, then the children, and if there are parents, some will also be given to the parents.
The distribution principle is different from what many people think. First, half of the joint property is given to the spouse, and then all half is distributed as an inheritance.
For example, if Qiao Songnian were to pass away without a will, and his estate amounted to 100 million, Zhong Honglan would first receive 50, and then the remaining 50 would be distributed according to the first heir.
Zhong Honglan received 16.6 yuan, Qiao Zhemao received 16.6 yuan, and Zhong Honglan's son received 16.6 yuan.
So the final result is: Zhong Honglan 50 + 16.6, 66.6, Qiao Zhemao 16.6, and Zhong Honglan's son 16.6.
As Zhou Yang continued calculating, he realized that they had led him astray.
However, this only deepened his doubts. Under normal circumstances, if it were true, as Wang Chao said, that Zhong Honglan was after Qiao Songnian's property, then she shouldn't have done this.
Keep in mind that she had just received a call from Zhou Yang before she left. Even at the risk of being suspected, she still left. Wasn't he afraid that the police would suspect her?
Zhou Yang's earlier inquiries did not raise much suspicion about this woman; in fact, Qiao Zhemao's suspicions were higher than Zhong Honglan's.
"Why would Zhong Honglan risk being suspected to leave?" Zhou Yang asked, rubbing his chin.
Logically speaking, if Zhong Honglan hadn't revealed Qiao Songnian's departure, the police might have been completely unaware. However, the fact that the police found out, and that their statements implied that Zhong Honglan was still doing things her own way, is somewhat puzzling.
"Under normal circumstances, it would only benefit her more. If she doesn't go, the consequences will be worse than if she does!" Xiao Jiale was not far from Zhou Yang and subconsciously answered after hearing his words.
Is it worse than going?
What is the worst possible outcome of going there?
It aroused the police's suspicion, making them question her feelings for Qiao Songnian. Even more seriously, if Qiao Songnian really died, they would suspect that her alibi led to his death.
Are there any more serious consequences than this?
After hearing Xiao Jiale's words, and looking at the pensive Zhou Yang, everyone was momentarily confused about what kind of riddle the two were playing.
"Master, we need to get to Zhong Honglan's house immediately. I suspect that Qiao Songnian and Dong Youli are nearby!" Zhou Yang suddenly looked up and said quickly.
Liu Chengyu quickly understood what Zhou Yang meant: "You guys go first, I'll call for backup!"
After all, if Zhou Yang's guess is true, a standoff or even bloodshed is highly likely. In this era, it's normal for two earthen guns to appear from time to time, since Sun Yan's three-edged dagger disappeared.
Ultimately, Zhou Yang, Wang Chao, and Dai Yan rushed to Zhong Honglan's parents' house first, while the remaining colleagues went to find Qiao Zhemao and stake out Dong Youli's residence in case he suddenly returned.
"I don't think so!" Wang Chao said, driving and looking at Zhou Yang with suspicion. "If it were her, she wouldn't need to tell us about Dong Youli!"
"Not bad, Brother Chao, you've learned to use your brain now!" Zhou Yang teased.
"Go to hell!" Wang Chao glared. If he weren't driving, he would have had to exchange blows with Zhou Yang.
"I was just thinking about that too!" Zhou Yang shifted his position, finding a more comfortable one. "Is it possible that he wasn't the one who received the message, or that she wasn't the only one who knew about it?"
He just remembered that Qiao Songnian's family had a nanny, and that was the one who received Zhou Yang and Fang Duo.
Also, he remembered that Zhong Honglan said that someone delivered a letter, not that a phone call was made, which meant that someone had very likely come directly to tell him about it.
Just then, Zhou Yang called, but she didn't expect him to tell her to wait for the police immediately, which could disrupt her plans, so she had no choice but to take the risk.
This is the most reasonable explanation Zhou Yang can think of at the moment.
As I said before, it seems that Zhong Honglan is hiding some secrets.
Along the way, Zhou Yang witnessed Wang Chao's superb driving skills. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and then a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
Zhong Honglan's home seems to be not far from Dongjiazhai, and Dongjiazhai is not far from the crime scene where Sun Yan and Hu Hao were buried.
"Brother Chao, do you think Dong Youli knows about Sun Yan? Have we found Hu Hao's body?" Wang Chao, who was about to get out of the car after it had just stopped, heard Zhou Yang's question.
"Logically speaking, they shouldn't know!" Wang Chao tried to explain. "According to Liu Da's clues, Dong Youli hasn't appeared near Dongjiazhai since he disappeared, but if someone tells us, then it's not certain!"
Zhou Yang didn't know if anyone had told him, but he felt that the Qiao family members, Zhong Honglan and Qiao Zhemao, should be able to guess, because when he went to inquire, the conversation revolved around Su Qiang and Dong Youli.
With just a little thought, it's highly likely that you can guess it.
However, considering that Dong Youli sent the message through a messenger rather than by phone, it is very likely that no one could have informed him of this matter, which creates an information gap.
Compared to Qiao Songnian's family, Zhong Honglan's family home was quite dilapidated.
The house has green bricks and tiles, and three tiled rooms; only the courtyard wall looks newly built.
Wang Chao placed his hand on the doorframe and began to knock.
"Who is it!" a woman's voice called out, and a short, elderly woman bent over and opened the courtyard gate.
"Hello, Auntie, is this Zhong Honglan's house? We are Qiao Zhemao's friends." Zhou Yang did not immediately reveal his identity when the old woman looked him over.
When Wang Chao knocked on the door, he saw many neighbors craning their necks to watch the commotion from inside the gate.
Zhou Yang believed that as long as he made Wang Chao show his credentials, it wouldn't be long before the whole village would be buzzing with rumors about Zhong Honglan, and the rumors would probably be quite outrageous.
"Oh, they're friends from the Qiao family!" The old woman stepped aside upon hearing this. "Lanlan has gone out; she should be back soon. You can wait inside!"
Wang Chao frowned: "Where did she go?"
Zhou Yang then saw a small figure crouching in the corner. Zhong Honglan had gone out without her child.