Chapter 576: Cause of Fire

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After a day, Lin Gantang felt better. She wanted to visit Wen Yanqing but was stopped by Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin was afraid that Lin Gantang would lose control of her emotions like last time and overthink. No matter how good her body was, it would not be able to withstand the turmoil.

Lin Zhaonan returned from outside and went to Wen Yanqing1 s ward to check on his condition.

Wen Yanqing’s spirit was still okay. Wen Rendong asked about the progress of the investigation on the cause of the fire from Lin Zhaonan.

Lin Zhaonan said, “Someone has already gone over to collect evidence. Witnesses said that the fire started in the bookstore first. They suspect that there was a problem with the electrical circuit. However, the inside and outside of the shop have been burned down. It’s difficult to collect evidence.”

“The bookstore has been renovated for less than a year. It can’t be a problem of short circuit ageing.” Wen Yanqing turned to Lin Zhaonan, “I remember it very clearly. When I went to save Tangtang, the glass door was locked from the outside.”

Wen Rendong and Lin Zhaonan’s faces sank when they heard that.

“Someone deliberately trapped Tang Tang?” Lin Zhaonan’s expression was grave.

“What if the person who locked the door didn’t expect the fire to happen and just wanted to trap Gantang?” Wen Rendong pondered, “If there was no fire, then it could be explained as a prank. But if there was a fire first and then the door was locked, it would be intentional murder.”

“What happened?” Lin Zhaonan frowned. “I’ll ask Tangtang what happened when she arrived at the bookstore that day.”

“I’ll give you Chen Tian’s contact information,” Wen Yanqing said. “No matter what, you have to investigate these suspicious points.”

Lin Zhaonan nodded. Chen Tian was from the police station and had a lot of power. With his help, things would go much smoother.

Wen Rendong’s words of “murder” made Lin Zhaonan more cautious and attentive. He thought of what the passers-by said when he went to the bookstore. “The Cat Bookstore is gone, but the cat cafe and bookstore not far away are happy. Do you think that there is some kind of malicious competition?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Don’t talk nonsense. Arson is illegal.”

Lin Zhaonan couldn’t help but ponder.

He came to Lin Gantang’s ward and sat down. He said bluntly, “I went to find out about the fire. Yanqing said that the door was locked from the outside on the day of the fire. Do you know about this?”

Lin Gantang coughed a few times and shook her head. “I went up to the second floor after I entered the bookstore. I didn’t hear anything on the first floor. I didn’t see anyone else either.”

“Actually, I have a question.” Lin Zhaonan looked at her and said, “The bookstore is two stories high. It should be easier to escape if there’s a fire than if there’s a fire on a higher floor. Why didn’t you run out immediately?”

The door was locked, and there was a window on the second floor. However, the people outside thought that the bookstore was empty, which proved that Lin Gantang had not gone to the window to ask for help.

“I felt dizzy then,” Lin Gantang recalled. “So, Hay downfor awhile. I don’t know when the fire started.”

“Why would you feel faint?” Lin Zhaonan asked with a serious expression. “You used to have dizziness? Or have you eaten something?”

“No.” LinQingtang shook her head. “I had breakfast at home. I didn’t eat anything else until I reached the bookstore.”

Lin Zhaonan was puzzled. He decided to let a professional investigate. “I’ll provide the clues to the police. Chen Tian is quite capable. I believe there will be progress soon.”

Lin Gandang nodded.

“By the way, when I went to the bookstore, I found Ximi. It was injured, so I sent it to the pet hospital and temporarily kept it at home.”

The people there said that Ximi hadn’t left the bookstore without eating or drinking. He was probably waiting for its owner.

Lin Zhaonan was moved and carried it back.

“Brother will help you look for the other cats. You should rest well.”