Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Something’s Wrong
Chapter 338: Something’s Wrong
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Upon spotting one of their former neighbors among the villagers gathered there, Wen Nian rushed over and inquired, “Uncle Zhang, what happened to Wen Yan? How did she end up in the water?”
Uncle Zhang sighed deeply and replied, “I’m not sure what happened with this child. It seems like she fell from the bridge on the east side of the village. 1 happened to pass by and noticed someone in the river. Considering the snow and the time she might have been in there, it’s worrisome.”
With the Wen family and the police now present, the villagers who had followed them began discussing the scene’s circumstances.
“When we pulled her out, her clothes were frozen stiff. It took considerable effort to get her out of the water. She might have been in there for quite some time.”
“I even tried to check for signs of breathing, but there was none.”
“I saw the doctor performing CPR on her for a while, but she didn’t respond. It’s quite concerning.”
“Why would she go to the east end of the village for no apparent reason? There are hardly any people there.”
Uncle Zhang then asked, “Wen Nian, are you here at the hospital for something specific? Are you back for the New Year this year?”
Before Wen Nian could respond, the elderly man who had earlier analyzed Wen Xun’s suicide chimed in, “Did something happen to the Wen family again?
First, Wen Xun and his wife committed suicide by drinking poison. Now, something has happened to the child?”
Upon hearing the elderly man’s words, the others who had followed him were taken aback.
“Didn’t we say that Wen Xun’s family was causing trouble recently? Why would they take things so seriously and go to the Wei Corporation?”
“This is terrible. They didn’t enjoy any wealth, and they have lost their lives.”
“I was wondering why they hadn’t been going out much lately or visiting the Wei family to create disturbances. So it was because they were deeply affected by the situation?”
“Poor Wen Yan. Could she have accidentally fallen into the river upon learning about her parents?” someone in the crowd speculated.
“I think so too. The side of the bridge can get really slippery, maybe that’s what happened.”
“Wen Xun is truly unlucky. It’s almost the New Year.”
As the onlookers exchanged their thoughts, Wen Nian frowned. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was seriously amiss with Wen Xun’s family. The pattern of events was very similar to the way Wei Feng would do things.
However, with so many people now paying attention to both the Wen and Wei families, Wen Xun and his family were gone. Wasn’t Wei Feng afraid that someone might find out something?
After Wen Yu had settled his parents, he discreetly pulled Wen Nian aside to discuss.
“Do you think this has something to do with…”
Before he could finish, Wen Nian gave him a cautious look and gently shook her head, indicating that they shouldn’t discuss this matter here. Wen Yu nodded in agreement. The crowd was too large, and it was too risky to speak openly at this moment.
Observing someone approaching, seemingly eager to eavesdrop on their conversation, Wen Nian quickly changed the topic. “Brother, please go ahead and handle the necessary procedures. I’ll stay here with Dad and Mom.”
Their neighbors had a tendency to be both helpful and nosy, and this wasn’t the time to share sensitive information.
Wen Nian then returned to Zhou Mei and Wen Xing’s side. After more than an hour had passed, the doctor finally emerged from the emergency room.
Wen Nian was the first to approach. “Doctor, how’s my cousin?”
Assuming the little girl was scared, the doctor spoke gently, “Your cousin has been saved, but she’s still unconscious. Once she stabilizes, I recommend transferring her to a larger hospital in Hai City for a thorough examination.”
Upon hearing the news that Wen Yan was alive, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief. However, they couldn’t help but feel a mixture of emotions. While she was physically okay, the daunting reality awaited her when she awoke to the loss of her parents. There was an underlying sense of apprehension among those gathered.
Wen Yu had settled the hospital’s procedures. According to the customs in his hometown, no one was allowed to hold a funeral on the New Year, which was the following day. And so, they had to hold a funeral on the next day.
Wen Xing forced himself to remain awake. His family was all that remained of the Wen family now. He wasn’t sure when Wen Yan would wake up, but he had the responsibility to handle the funeral.
Wen Yan had been admitted to the intensive care unit. Although she had been revived, her brain had been deprived of oxygen for an extended period, likely resulting in damage.
In that moment, Zhou Mei’s words sparked a realization in Wen Nian. “Why aren’t the Li family here? Aren’t Li Ke’s three brothers usually quite protective of her? It’s strange that none of them have shown up when something this significant has happened.”
Wen Xing, too, hadn’t seen any of Li Ke’s brothers throughout the ordeal.
Wen Nian furrowed her brow, growing increasingly uneasy about the situation.
Her phone rang, but she didn’t notice the vibration. It wasn’t until Wen Yu brought it to her attention that she checked her phone.
Shen Jun’s message read: “My people have the evidence. It can be delivered to me tonight.. What’s your plan?”