Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2579 - 2515: He’s Dead

Once the bodyguards departed, Cheng Cheng turned to Jiang Shiheng and asked, "Godfather, do you know about Boss Du?"

"Boss Du?"

"Yeah, that man claimed Boss Du dispatched him and ordered him to obey those people’s commands. He appears to be merely a minor player."

"I’ve never heard the name. We’ll inquire with Grandpa at first light."

Everyone anticipated the bodyguards escorting Ah Biao back, yet soon one bodyguard rushed in urgently.

"Sixth Young Master! Ah Way has died!"

"What?"

Cheng Cheng and Jiang Shiheng’s expressions shifted at once.

A death had occurred—this was clearly an attempt to eliminate a witness.

As dawn arrived, news of Ah Way’s demise rapidly circulated.

He served in the kitchen, after all, and kitchen workers held vital roles since they prepared the Jiang Family’s meals. Thus, every staff member underwent thorough background verification.

Ah Way had labored for the Jiang Family over a decade, starting as a thirty-year-old and now reaching his forties. He proved hardworking, modest, and earned praise from fellow kitchen hands.

Hardworking and reliable.

No one could have foreseen him committing such an act and perishing quietly in his quarters.

No obvious injuries marked Ah Way’s corpse.

Ah Way’s remains were brought to the courtyard, drawing a crowd from the Jiang Family.

"Perhaps he suffered a sudden illness attack in the night?" suggested Fifth Master Jiang, followed by a cough.

Fourth Master Jiang scowled fiercely and barked, "Nonsense! Kitchen staff receive monthly health exams—how could illness go undetected? Any sickness would’ve been caught early."

Who would risk eating food cooked by someone ill?

Fifth Master Jiang went quiet.

It did ring true.

Old Master Jiang’s countenance grew stormy as he eyed Fourth Master Jiang. "Laosi, shouldn’t we hold you accountable for this? Isn’t your wife’s brother overseeing the kitchen?"

Fourth Madam Jiang promptly clutched her mouth, bursting into tears. "Old Master, you mustn’t fault Ah Qiu for this! Over twenty people staff the kitchen, and Ah Way served ten years. He started before Ah Qiu took charge—she couldn’t know of prior oversights."

The Jiang Family kitchen employed more than twenty individuals.

Cheng Cheng felt a twinge of irritation overhearing from nearby.

In a sprawling household like this, enforcing flawless oversight without cracks felt nearly unattainable.

With trouble arising, finger-pointing came as no surprise.

"Investigate thoroughly! Such a grave incident demands answers—where’s Ah Qiu?" Old Master Jiang’s sharp gaze scanned the assembled faces.

Earlier that morning, when Jiang Liu informed him, Old Master Jiang immediately wondered if Ah Way played a part in his previous troubles.

Cheng Cheng approached, knelt beside the body, and raised Ah Way’s garments.

Fourth Madam Jiang recoiled in shock. "What’s that for?"

"I’m inspecting for hidden wounds or causes of death," Cheng Cheng replied.

"Do you even understand how? If not for you getting Ah Way seized, he might still live. And now you meddle—could it be you’re..."

"Laosi’s wife!" Old Master Jiang boomed, cutting in. "What accusation is that? What harm in Cheng Cheng examining? Will idle chatter uncover more about the deceased? Tell me, where is Ah Qiu?"