Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again

Chapter 1974: Chapter 1972: A Moment’s Misjudgment

So, for the questions Gu Qiaoqiao wanted to ask, even if he didn’t know, he would inquire about them.

"Fourth Brother, I wonder if you still remember the incident from twenty years ago, about the cashier from the old chemical factory in Wangbei County Town who went missing on the way back from the bank just before the Spring Festival..."

Qin Fang was stunned for a moment, then immediately remembered, "Of course, I know that incident. I was still at work then, and we all knew about it the day it happened. The cashier’s name was Chen Cheng, quite young, just a few years out of school, and not long married. When he fled with the money, his wife was almost due to give birth. It’s really heartless, utterly devoid of conscience, to do such a thing. How could he not think of how his wife and family would cope after the incident?"

Gu Qiaoqiao remained silent for a moment and then asked a series of questions, "Was the case thoroughly investigated back then? Was he found? Was the money recovered? Was it confirmed that he fled with the funds?"

"Yes, it was thoroughly investigated. At that time, all units internally issued documents specifically addressing the issue, serving as a wake-up call for other departments. The case was closed long ago, and a nationwide wanted notice was issued, but to this day, he hasn’t been found. He might have changed his name and is hiding in some remote mountain nook."

"What about the two security department guys? I heard they got injured..."

"Yes, the two of them didn’t manage to get the money back, but they were severely injured, and the plant awarded them third-class merit. They even held a county-wide commendation meeting back then. I attended it as well."

Gu Qiaoqiao and Gu Junbai exchanged a glance.

But a heaviness settled in Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart. This matter is really hard to investigate because the case is already closed, and the two perpetrators have become heroes, while Chen Cheng, who died unjustly, has been labeled a fugitive and remains wanted to this day.

"Are those two still at the old chemical factory?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked.

"Wang You is now the head of the security department at the old chemical factory. The other, named Jiang Jianjun, took early retirement a few years back to go into business. He’s quite wealthy now, and several elementary school playgrounds in the county were funded by him. He’s something of a celebrity in Wangbei County Town."

Gu Qiaoqiao clenched her hand, not expecting that these two harmful perpetrators are now living glamorous lives while Chen Cheng, whom they brutally murdered, can only wander endlessly in the desolate prairie, with no memory.

They say the net of heaven is wide, and nothing escapes it, but the wait has been too long.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s face was calm, with a slight smile on her lips as if she were really just chatting casually with the Qin Fang couple. But the emotions in her heart were known only to herself.

For the first time, she felt a solemn sense of mission about the responsibility she bore.

This time, she and her uncle will certainly bring the truth of Chen Cheng’s murder in the chemical factory twenty years ago to light.

To bring justice to Chen Cheng in this world and let those two villains receive their due punishment.

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "Ah, who would have thought a moment’s wrong thought could lead to such a terrible outcome."

Her words were meaningful, with another layer of meaning, but Qin Fang didn’t catch on, as he didn’t know the truth of the matter. He thought Gu Qiaoqiao was talking about Chen Cheng falling into this situation because of greed, and he couldn’t help but lament, "Yes, you are right. How could he not think of his wife and unborn child, and also his parents?"

"So, how are they doing now?"

"Chen Cheng’s wife was also an employee of the chemical factory at the time. She was over seven months pregnant when the incident happened, about to give birth. She was so shocked that the child was born prematurely, but thankfully survived..."

Hearing this, Gu Qiaoqiao sighed in relief. Chen Cheng’s child was still alive.

"But his wife’s health wasn’t good after giving birth to their daughter. Moreover, with such a thing happening with her husband, she couldn’t stay at the plant. However, she and Chen Cheng were schoolmates, graduates of the same cohort of the old technical school, so they didn’t fire her but processed her sick leave retirement, out of pity for their difficult life."

"And what about Chen Cheng’s parents?"

"His parents were devastated when they heard about it back then, fell seriously ill, and after recovering, they took Chen Cheng’s wife and little granddaughter back to the old home to farm."

Gu Qiaoqiao was momentarily stunned, meaning all of Chen Cheng’s concerned relatives were no longer in Wangbei County Town, inadvertently prompting her to ask, "They moved back to the old home to farm, so it must be quite far from here."

"Not far." Qin Fang shook his head, "In a nearby village, just about twenty miles away."

Gu Qiaoqiao casually asked for the address and found it was Tianba Village, located in the suburbs of Wangbei County Town.

She calculated the distance in her mind and realized that Chen Cheng’s usual haunts, although not nearby, weren’t far either. This must be why he wanders in the prairie.

There always seems to be an inexplicable attraction with close relatives, even if he remembers nothing.

At this moment, an intense sorrow surged in Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart.

Perhaps, at some unknown moment, Chen Cheng had passed by that small village. Maybe he had seen his family at night, yet no one knew.

Having obtained the information she wanted, Gu Qiaoqiao chatted with the Qin Fang couple for a while about other topics before they all went to rest. However, before resting, Gu Qiaoqiao found her uncle and asked softly, "Uncle, what should we do about this matter?"

These two people are more difficult to deal with than they thought. It’s not like a normal citizen like her, Gu Qiaoqiao, can just get the twenty-year-old case re-examined.

Even if Ah Ze intervened, it would take several rounds of effort.

Gu Junbai, who didn’t spend much time in the city and didn’t like complex social relations, more often stayed at Qiaoze Ranch even though Gu Garden was the Gu Family’s ancestral home.

So, in his opinion, the matter wasn’t as difficult as Gu Qiaoqiao thought, but he still knew that without a normal reason, the three of them couldn’t just dig up events from twenty years ago in Wangbei County Town.

"Qiaoqiao, tomorrow we’ll go to Tianba Village and take a look."

"What identity will we assume?"

Ling Nan, who was next to them, turned his eyes, chuckling, "Let’s just assume the identity of fortune-tellers."

Gu Junbai glanced at him indifferently.

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, "Do you want to get arrested by the security team? Don’t you know that superstitious practices are not allowed now?"

"It’s not that serious. I’ve seen many old men with bamboo boards, carrying bags, strolling streets, telling fortunes, and drawing lots."

In fact, at that time, regulations weren’t really strict.