Once Upon A One Night Stand

Li Han gave Jiang Chujing two more days to think about it. During these two days, Jiang Chujing was actively cooperating with the treatment and occasionally sat in front of the window as if in a trance. But most of the time, she was smiling, confusing George.

Didn't one of her family just pass away? Why didn't she look sad?

But after all, it was privacy, so George didn't ask her about it. He just reported her physical condition to Ling Junze and Li Han every day.

Shu Tian had been detained in the police station instead of being sent to jail where contained an odd mix of people. Otherwise, Shu Tian would be badly bullied. With Li Han's protection, no one dared to mention it.

Anyway, the verdict wasn't made and a turnaround was possible. However, the pressure created by the public opinion was heavy, making the matter paid close attention.

Ever since Li Han visited Shu Tian last time, Shu Tian felt much more at ease. Although she knew nothing about the situation, she believed that Li Han would take her home as he promised. However, to her surprise, Tang Zechen was only to meet her. The police asked Shu Tian whether she wanted to see him or not. Shu Tian shook her head to refuse after thinking about it. Soon, the police officer went back to Shu Tian and said that Tang Zechen had something important to tell her. After a second thought, Shu Tian finally agreed.

"Miss Shu, don't worry. We're in the police station. You're safe." Seeing Shu Tian's sullen face, the police officer comforted her.

Shu Tian moved up the corner of her lips and replied, "Thank you. I believe you."

When she arrived at the visiting room, Tang Zechen was already sitting inside. There was a thick transparent and bulletproof glass between them.

Eyeing Shu Tian's pale face, Tang Zechen unconsciously formed his fingers into a fist. He had imagined the scene of meeting Shu Tian before, but it was different. Shu Tian was the one who made Tang Zechen suffer a great loss, so Tang Zechen had felt that he would gloat, but now...

The man looked down to hide the subtle pity. "I heard about what happened to you."

Shu Tian was not surprised at all. "Everyone in the J City knows it. Are you just coming to reminisce with me?"

"Interesting," Tang Zechen chuckled coldly. "You're still so arrogant and haven't changed at all."

Shu Tian pursed her lips slightly and said, "I'm sorry for not letting you see me in distress."

"I'm not here to argue with you." Tang Zechen took a deep breath and said, "I saw the related reports. I believe that you wouldn't commit murder. I trust you." Although Tang Zechen was much like a stranger to her, Shu Tian thanked him politely, "Thank you."

"I don't know if I should tell you something that I was advised not to, but I think you have the right to know it." Tang Zechen crossed his fingers and placed them loosely in front of his chest. "Do you remember Jiang Mengyao? She might have something to do with this."

Shu Tian hadn't heard the name for so long that she was even blank for a few seconds. "What?"

"I saw her once near the Ling's Hospital. I wasn't sure at the time because I only saw a blurry figure, but I sense it should be her." After all, Tang Zechen had slept with Jiang Mengyao before, so Tang Zechen could recognize her more easily.

Ling's Hospital?

Shu Tian was confused about the reason why Jiang Mengyao had appeared in such a sensitive place.

"What was she doing there?"

"I don't know. I didn't contact her. She's wanted by the police, so now she is probably hiding somewhere." A look of hatred was on Tang Zechen's face. Compared to Shu Tian, Jiang Mengyao was even more hateful, for Jiang Mengyao had pushed his family into a desperate situation.

He had wronged Shu Tian, so he deserved the retribution, but Jiang Mengyao was greedy.

"Maybe she heard of your news and came to see what was going on," Tang Zechen guessed.

Shu Tian felt that it couldn't be that simple, but she just thanked him without going further. "Thank you for telling me."

"I have selfish motives too." Tang Zechen rarely confessed, "I hate Jiang Mengyao, so I'll be glad to see you trouble her."

Shu Tian was not surprised at all, for she was familiar with the man's personality. "Anyway, thank you."

Tang Zechen examined Shu Tian through the glass. Although the woman couldn't clean up and even wash up, her outstanding appearance couldn't be concealed.

Why he hadn't realized it when she had been his wife? Now, Tang Zechen thought Shu Tian was really a beauty. He couldn't help imagining what would have happened if he had lived a peaceful life with Shu Tian.

Perhaps it would be a happy family with healthy and happy children.

Unfortunately, so much had changed and they couldn't go back to the past.

"If there is nothing, I must be leaving now." Shu Tian spoke, interrupting his imagination.

Tang Zechen came back to his senses and was about to say something more. In the end, he only said one word, "Okay."

Seeing the police help Shu Tian up from the chair and take her out of the visiting room, Tang Zechen sat in his seat until the staff urged him to leave.

The square room was silent again as if no one had come. Some people were destined to be each other's passers-by, and time slowly faded from our past.

[...]

After returning to her room, Shu Tian made a request before the police officer left. "I want to make a call."

Li Han had previously told her that if she made a request, the police would meet it. This was the first time that she had asked for help.

The policeman was confused for a moment. Remembering what the director had told him, he immediately nodded in agreement and brought the internal phone over. Conforming to the rules, he dialed the number for her before handing the phone over. "It's best not to take too long."

"Okay." Shu Tian put the receiver to her ear, and the phone was answered in less than two seconds.

A familiar voice came. "Hello?"

"Li Han, it's me."

Hearing her voice, the man immediately became nervous. "What's wrong? What happened?"

Seeing that Li Han was so worried about her, Shu Tian was moved. "It's fine. Don't be afraid. Tang Zechen came to see me just now. He's gone now."

The man replied in a lower voice, "Why did he meet you?"

"He said he saw Jiang Mengyao near the Ling's Hospital two days ago. Although he didn't see her face, he thought it should be her." Shu Tian told Li Han the exact words Tang Zechen had told her. "It might be true. He has no need to lie to me."

"I'll ask someone to check the surveillance video today!" Li Han said as he turned on another phone and couldn't wait to ask his men to do so.

Then, he comforted Shu Tian, "Don't worry, as long as she appeared, she would definitely be photographed."

Shu Tian nodded, regardless of whether he could see her or not. "Okay, I see... Is the case going well?"

"Yes," he answered briefly. His heart ached when he thought of his promise to Jiang Chujing. "Don't worry. Leave it to me."

Without suspicion, Shu Tian felt more at ease when hearing it. Then, they talked little because of the limited time.

However, what Shu Tian did not expect was that the ease and trust would one day make her sunk in the depth of vice.