Du Chen got really quiet after speaking and looked toward Lu Xingzhi and Old Man Du.
Jiang Yao curled her lips slightly at Du Chen's reply. That was a dumb question.
When Lu Xingzhi forcefully changed the narrative to a murder-for-hire situation, there was already zero room for discussion. He would never compromise on his stance.
"I thought Old Man Du is not very fond of you, why are you able to accompany him here today?" Jiang Yao was puzzled to see two wheelchairs retrieved from the trunk of the car. Even if Old Man Du wanted to come, he would have brought someone stronger along.
"I'm the only one willing to cover up for him," Du Chen replied.
As the conversation ended, both did not speak again.
Jiang Yao looked at Lu Xingzhi before shifting her gaze to Du Chen. What a weird character, she thought.
She could not point out where the weirdness was. He seemed to be a harmless and soft-spoken person when she first saw him, but apparently there was more to him than meets the eye.
"Du Chen, I have a question for you." After a slight hesitation, Jiang Yao moved her face closer to the opened window and asked, "Don't you feel sorry that you're not able to stand up again? If I say that I can mend your legs and let you stand again, do you regret not stopping your mother and aunt from driving me away at the hospital?"
Du Chen's eyes flickered as surprised flashed through his face. After a few seconds of silence, he finally smiled. "You knew it all along."
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