After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage
Chapter 421: Pressing Step by Step, Approaching the Truth

Chapter 421: Chapter 421: Pressing Step by Step, Approaching the Truth

Under the overcast sky, the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive.

The tension on the scene was palpable. In another hour, heavy rain would wash away all the evidence. Everyone was in a frantic search, and finally, they found the butler’s body in the drain of the forest!

Two stabs directly into the heart, dead on the spot!

Not only that, but the butler’s phone was also found nearby!

Staring at the butler’s pale face, Ning Yichu was overwhelmed with grief. The butler had been with her grandmother for so many years, and during her visits to the old manor, he had often taken care of her...

But now, because of investigating the fire, he became a corpse!

To put it bluntly, it was she who dragged them into this...

"I’m sorry..." In the dark rain, Ning Yichu croaked out in guilt.

Li Lingyang looked at Ning Yichu’s pained expression, his heart was torn apart. He had anticipated the butler might be in danger, but he hadn’t expected it to be so shocking...

Dammit, he shouldn’t have brought Ning Yichu here!

"The butler knew whom to blame. He wouldn’t blame you, don’t be too hard on yourself." Li Lingyang comforted her softly.

Ning Yichu bit her lip hard enough to draw blood. If she had driven a bit faster, her grandmother might have been the one to become a corpse...

Her eyes flashed with a chilling gleam, suddenly looking solemnly at him, "Could there be clues in the butler’s phone?"

Li Lingyang’s thin lips pressed together, his eyes turned to Special Assistant Xu.

Special Assistant Xu immediately replied, "We did check, the phone was smashed, but the SIM card is still there, maybe we can find some clues."

There are actually many clues now, but they’re all chaotic. Still, one more won’t hurt. Ning Yichu said softly, "Please, Special Assistant Xu, if you find anything, you must tell me."

She had to catch that scumbag who wouldn’t even spare the elderly!!

Bastard...!

"You’re too polite, Lady Ning. Any clue, I’ll definitely inform you." Special Assistant Xu responded quickly, thinking that President Li desperately wanted to be close to her. If a clue was found, he wouldn’t wait for her to ask; he’d take the initiative to find her.

The atmosphere was heavy, Li Lingyang waved his hand to have the butler’s body taken away.

The butler’s face was covered with a white cloth and lifted out on a stretcher by bodyguards.

His dangling hand was full of dirt and blood stains, a shocking sight.

Countless memories were triggered in Li Lingyang’s mind, a hint of restraint rose in his deep-set eyes, "Make sure to give him a proper burial and take care of the butler’s family."

"Yes!"

Once the butler’s SIM card was restored, it was easy to retrieve his recent call records.

The most frequent contact was a person named Dean Li.

And there was contact before eight on the day of the incident!

Ning Yichu was shocked.

This morning, the private detective also discovered that recently the butler was helping Old Madam Li get in touch with an old friend. Could it be this Dean Li?

Ning Yichu grasped this clue, "Li Lingyang, do you know what Dean Li does?"

Li Lingyang’s eyes lingered on the phone number, his gaze was gloomy, "Seems to be the dean of a private hospital in Imperial City..."

"A hospital dean? Which department? What project?"

"...Biological testing and identification!"

The moment Li Lingyang spoke, Ning Yichu’s breath clearly faltered, her eyes widened in tension, biological identification? Did her grandmother discover someone’s origin??

Not only Ning Yichu, countless conjectures instantly flashed through Li Lingyang’s mind.

His expression changed in a moment, as if suddenly realizing something, his tone was stern.

"Not good, Dean Li might also be in danger!"

The opponent ruthlessly killed the butler, clearly wanting them to remain silent, to hide the truth!

Ning Yichu understood Li Lingyang’s meaning, and a deep unease suddenly rose in her heart. She hurriedly dialed the number.

"Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable, please try again later..."

"The killer may have acted again, immediately confirm Dean Li’s location!"

After arranging this, Li Lingyang paused, his complex gaze fell on Ning Yichu.

"You might encounter danger next, I’ll send someone to take you home..."

She must not have any problems!

The truth is right in front of them, how could Ning Yichu calmly go home and wait for news at this moment?

She’d probably die of anxiety!

Her expression was firm, "Li Lingyang, let me come along, I promise I’ll take good care of myself, I won’t cause trouble..."

This isn’t about causing trouble...

It’s about involving her personal safety.

"Please, my grandmother got hurt because of me, the butler lost his life, do you really think I can calmly go home and wait for you to tell me the whole truth?"

Seeing her persistent gaze, Li Lingyang ultimately compromised, "Listen to my command."

"No problem!"

"..."

After agreeing, the group set off, returning to the city.

Special Assistant Xu was very efficient, and quickly identified Dean Li’s location.

It was sent to Li Lingyang’s phone.

"President Li, today Dean Li’s schedule is to attend an academic conference on the top floor of Zhengyang Building!"

"Judging by the time, the conference should be over in about five minutes..."

In other words, Dean Li was temporarily safe.

...

Meanwhile, Dean Li was completely unaware of the impending danger.

After the academic discussion at Zhengyang Building ended, the conference room doors opened, and he, chatting with a group of colleagues, walked out...

Realizing he had forgotten to bring something, he turned back halfway.

When he came out again, the corridor was much quieter.

Just then, footsteps echoed behind him, followed by someone calling out "Dean Li—"

Dean Li heard the voice and turned around in confusion, seeing a man in a black baseball cap walking towards him.

Dean Li confirmed he didn’t recognize the man in front of him, his eyes filled with doubt, "Who are you? What do you want?"

"Dean Li, I heard you are an expert in the inspection department, I have a few questions I’d like to ask you, so I’ve come to disturb you..."

At this point, the man in the black cap paused, feigning a headache, "Every family has its troubles, I wanted to consult you about paternity testing!"

Being in the medical field, Dean Li was moved upon hearing this.

"I understand, so what exactly would you like to find out?"

"Dean Li, it’s inconvenient to talk here, why don’t we go to the conference room?" the man in the black cap tentatively suggested.

Upon hearing this, Dean Li thought it wouldn’t hurt to spare some time, so he agreed.

The two returned to the conference room.

The staff had long gone, the whole floor was empty, silent.

The rain continued outside, mist forming on the giant floor-to-ceiling windows, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

"Dean Li, what do you think it feels like to fall from the twentieth floor?"