Chapter 17: How Did You Know?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

This spice sack concealed a potent poison that was part of a medicinal preparation. During the poisoning process, the victim appeared healthy and robust from the outside. But the poison was eating away at the insides, and the heart was beginning to fail.

When Xia Zhi thought about how this medicine made her grandfather sick, her hand on the spice bag slowly tightened. She would have destroyed it immediately if she hadn’t needed it as evidence.

“Where is he? Are you wasting my time? Is this a joke to you? Why did you call me over?”

Xia Zhi strode out with killing intent as she heard a roar coming from outside the villa. She was now certain of it.

Lin Wang had not expected Xia Zhi to show up. He quickly spotted spice bag in her hand. His pupils dilated, and his composure slipped momentarily. In an instant, he masterfully pulled himself together.

Lin Wang may have been quick on his feet, but Xia Zhi caught every frantic move he made. She didn’t waste any time getting to the point. “Did you give this spice packet to Grandpa?

“Yes.” Calmly, Lin Wang answered, “A year ago, the old man’s sleep quality was poor, so I made this spice pack for him. After giving it a try, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked. The elderly man got plenty of rest and was always alert and ready to go.”

After hearing Lin Wang’s words, Xia Zhi remained silent. She gave him a stony stare.

He was well aware that Xia Zhi was no more than a country bumpkin and was possibly even illiterate. Even so, when Lin Wang finally met her eyes, a chill ran through him, and he had the unsettling sensation that she had seen right through him.

No, no, no, how was this possible? Lin Wang thought he was hallucinating.

After Lin Wang calmed down, he said, “I’ve been giving this spice pack to the old master for a year. He’s always been very healthy, so the heart failure came as a surprise to us all.”

Lin Wang had the impression that Xia Zhi had taken this spice pack only because she had never seen it before. Without a doubt, she was medically illiterate. He needed to act as if he were clueless and step away from the situation.

Lin Wang nearly smiled when he thought about the large amount of money that would be transferred to his account after the old man died.

His glee was shattered when Xia Zhi’s question entered his ears.

“I don’t remember saying anything about a heart failure. Doctor Lin, how did you know?”

In anticipation of Lin Wang’s response, Xia Zhi continued before he could speak, saying, “Doctor Lin, don’t say that it’s just a guess. After all, medical diagnosis is based on educated analysis. In that case, I have to question your credibility as a professional. I need to have someone look into your career.”

Lin Wang’s face gradually paled as the words he wanted to say became stuck in his throat.

He hadn’t counted on Xia Zhi to be so shrewd. His underhanded promotion to his current position would be revealed if she dug into his past. His entire existence would be finished at that point.

Lin Wang dug his nails into his skin, using the pain as a reminder to hide the rage in his gaze. Then, with a grin on his face, he told Xia Zhi, “Miss Xia, you must be joking. Naturally, as a trained physician, I am not speculating. I’ve diagnosed heart failure before, so I know that’s what’s wrong with the old man.”

So you mean that you diagnosed it but didn’t report it to anyone and kept it to yourself?” Xia Zhi asked Lin Wang with a sneer. A dog seems like a good idea if that’s the case. You could learn a thing or two from a dog, maybe! Or rather, there’s actually another possibility. You poisoned the old man. You tried to destroy his heart.”

Lin Wang’s smile could no longer be feigned. He was so taken aback that he exclaimed, “I don’t have any enmity with the old man! Why would I poison him? You know nothing, and you have the nerve to question me?”

After saying this, Lin Wang took a deep breath and said calmly, “I’ll call my lawyer and have him write you a letter about the false accusations you’ve made against me.”