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Passing through the intricate alleys of the urban village, Shen Yaochu unconsciously quickened his pace.

By the time she arrived, Lao Tian's house was in ruins.

Standing at the door, the sight before her made her heart sink.

Although the fire has been put out, the traces left behind are shocking.

The exterior walls were blackened by smoke, with red bricks even showing in some places, as if they were scars left by a fire.

Part of the roof collapsed, revealing a dark hole, which was particularly eye-catching when mixed with the messy electrical wires around it.

The door panel was hanging crookedly on the door frame, as if it would fall down at any time.

A mixture of burnt and damp air blew towards him, and Shen Yaochu couldn't help but frown.

Everything was reduced to ash, leaving only twisted metal frames and charred charcoal.

Fortunately, the fire was put out in time, no one was injured, and the neighbors next door were not affected.

Shen Yaochu stood at the door with a complicated expression.

There was no way she could believe it was an accident.

Uncle Tian had been living a peaceful life, but because of her appearance, even his house was destroyed by fire.

Shen Yaochu's hands unconsciously clenched into fists, with his nails digging deeply into his palms.

"Madam." A hurried sound of footsteps came, and a figure stood beside her and nodded slightly: "I'm sorry, I couldn't put out the fire in time."

Shen Yaochu turned around and saw the person she had seen secretly following her before, named Zhang Zhuo.

Zhang Zhuo was sent by Gao Yuchuan to keep an eye on her. At the moment, his body was blackened by smoke, his face was solemn, and there was a hint of apology in his eyes. It was obvious that he had just dealt with matters related to the fire scene.

Shen Yaochu turned around and looked at him: "Is anyone okay?"

"No, Mr. Tian is fine." Zhang Zhuo still didn't dare to look up, and said guiltily: "The murderer...hasn't been caught."

Shen Yaochu's throat tightened slightly. She adjusted her mood and said, "I'm glad he's okay. Where's Uncle Tian?"

"Please follow me, over here."

Shen Yaochu followed Zhang Zhuo all the way to the homes of neighbors a few doors away.

This neighbor was a distant relative of Lao Tian, ​​who often helped out. When such a big thing happened, he first brought Lao Tian home.

Old Tian seemed to still be immersed in panic. He was sitting in a wheelchair, and his whole body was blackened by smoke.

Shen Yaochu walked over and squatted down in front of his wheelchair: "Uncle Tian, ​​are you okay?"

"It's okay..." Old Tian looked like he had survived a disaster: "Yaochu, how is my family doing? Has the person been caught?"

Shen Yaochu pursed her lips and said nothing.

Instead, it was Zhang Zhuo who explained to Old Tian on her behalf: "Mr. Tian, ​​the fire was already very difficult to control at the time. I tried my best, but it was really beyond redemption. As for the murderer, we are still trying our best to track him down."

Old Tian looked at Zhang Zhuo and recognized him as the young man who saved him. Tears welled up in his eyes instantly: "Thank you, young man. If it weren't for you, I would have lost my life..."

Two lines of hot tears flowed down Lao Tian's face, washing away the black ash on his cheeks, leaving only two tear marks.

Shen Yaochu felt a little sad. She looked at Old Tian and said guiltily, "Uncle Tian, ​​I'm sorry. I have implicated you."

If she hadn't insisted on investigating the past and hadn't come to find Lao Tian, ​​perhaps those people wouldn't have targeted him at all, let alone done such things as arson and murder.

Shen Yaochu lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Lao Tian's eyes, for fear that her stubborn and selfish expression would be reflected in those eyes.

Lao Tian sighed: "I don't blame you, but I really want to advise you not to investigate anymore!"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhuo silently called everyone else out, leaving only Shen Yaochu and Lao Tian in the room.

Shen Yaochu pursed her lips and did not respond.

Old Tian knew that this was just stubbornness. He shook his head: "You don't want to implicate me, and I don't want you to get involved! This road is too dangerous! Now it is certain that my accident and your father's accidental death are related to this project, right? It's so dangerous, why do you need to investigate?!"

Shen Yaochu's voice trembled slightly: "Because I don't want this matter to end in vain."

Originally, Shen Yaochu just hoped to find out the truth. She wanted to clear her father's name and fulfill Gao Yuchuan's promise to Yan Yuesheng in this life.

She didn't believe that her gentle and elegant father was a murderer!

Since Gao Yuchuan is afraid of affecting their relationship and doesn't want to investigate further, then she will investigate it herself!

But the more she investigated, the clearer one thing became.

Shen Chengan's death was not an accident, but he was murdered!

She wants to find the real murderer!

Shen Yaochu looked at Lao Tian with a firm gaze: "I want to find out the truth. I want to know who murdered my father!"

"But it's been so long, and the forces behind it are so huge, it's really too dangerous..." Old Tian was a little anxious: "Even if your father is in heaven, he doesn't want to see you fall into danger because of these things!"

"..."

Shen Yaochu was about to speak when the door of the room was suddenly pushed open.

Shen Yaochu and Lao Tian turned around at the same time. Gao Yuchuan walked in slowly with deep and firm eyes, giving people a very reassuring feeling.

Gao Yuchuan walked over and looked at Shen Yaochu with concern and worry in his eyes: "Are you hurt?"

Shen Yaochu shook her head: "I'm fine."

Gao Yuchuan nodded, as if he was a little scared, and put his arm around Shen Yaochu's shoulders.

Seeing this, Lao Tian asked: "What is this?"

"Hello, I'm Yaochu's husband." Gao Yuchuan nodded slightly and greeted Lao Tian: "We will be responsible for repairing your house, but it will take some time to rebuild it. During this period, we have arranged a place for you to live. You and your wife can live in a nearby elevator building."

Old Tian was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickering between Shen Yaochu and Gao Yuchuan, he sighed: "Thank you! Thank you! But this money may take us a while..."

Gao Yuchuan: "We have applied for insurance compensation for you. It doesn't cost you anything. You can live here with peace of mind."

"Really? And insurance?"

"Yes." Gao Yuchuan nodded: "I have already told your wife, she will take you there to live."

Lao Tian: "Thank you so much!!"

As he spoke, Gao Yuchuan waved his hand, and Lao Tian’s wife came in and pushed him away.

Shen Yaochu lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat complicated.

Gao Yuchuan was helping Old Tian deal with the aftermath, and was even afraid that he would have a psychological burden, so he claimed insurance...

Shen Yaochu said softly: "Thank you."

Gao Yuchuan looked down at her. The woman looked a little annoyed and self-blaming, like a rabbit with drooping ears and red eyes.

Gao Yuchuan felt a little distressed and asked in a deep voice: "Even if it is so dangerous, do you still want to continue investigating?"

Shen Yaochu slowly raised his head and his eyes met Gao Yuchuan's.

There was only worry and heartache in his deep eyes.

Shen Yaochu nodded firmly: "Yes, I will check."

Gao Yuchuan's eyes darkened. Before he could say anything else, Shen Yaochu had already turned and left.

Assistant Fang stood behind him and couldn't help asking, "Boss Gao, do we still need to stop Madam from investigating?"

Gao Yuchuan hesitated for two seconds, and seemed helpless: "Let her check. Protect her safety."

"clear."