273 Yousre the Only One I Adore 6 (1/2)
With a wry smile, Jin Qingyan answered, ”Is that so? Although most of the evidence are pointing towards Xiaoning, I refuse to believe that she has the ability to tamper with the surveillance cameras within the mansion. Grandma may no longer be around, but I must let her know that her beloved grandson will avenge her. No matter who the murderer may be, I will find and catch him myself. I will never forgive the culprit, be it for killing Grandma or for framing Xiaoning.”
”I absolutely believe that you'll never forgive the culprit, Young Sir. However, I beg to differ that Ms. An doesn't have the means to tamper with the surveillance cameras. Ms. An has trained at the boot camp academy for months before; I strongly believe she has the ability to destroy the surveillance cameras. I hope you will judge this matter from an objective viewpoint instead of getting your personal emotions and prejudice involved.”
”Tell me then, why did you deny the presence of the female servant? You can't just cover up with the excuse of being old and forgetful,” Jin Qingyan retorted.
Unable to tolerate what she was hearing any further, Mrs. Jin snapped, ”Qingyan! How long more are you going to continue acting like this? Is there really still a need to investigate any further? The truth is already obvious! You would actually rather let the case drag on just so you could save Xiaoning. Qingyan, your father and I will never show mercy regarding this matter, you don't have to waste your efforts and time any further.”
”Mother, I really hope you're so eager to prosecute Xiaoning because you'd like for Grandma to rest in peace and not because of another reason.”
”What other reasons could there be? Of course it's because I want your Grandma to rest in peace as soon as possible. What else could it be?” Mrs. Jin retorted defensively.
”I didn't insinuate anything, why are you so flustered, Mother?”
”Xiaoning must have put a spell on you,” Mrs. Jin rebuked, standing up quickly.
Jin Qingyan left the Jin family old mansion and returned to his villa in Wei Ni Estate.
”Young Sir,” Fan Shixin greeted.
”Find out the mobile numbers on the identity cards belonging to my parents and the butler, as well as their call logs and text message history.”
”Why?” Fan Shixin asked in puzzlement.
”Why do you have to ask so much? Just do as you're told.”
”Got it.” Fan Shixin turned around to leave and did as instructed.
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”Head-of-Office Xu, what brings you here?” An Xiaoning asked as she rose from her seat.
”I thought I ought to go with you guys. Ms. An, what time should we set off?” asked Xu Yang.
”11 o'clock in the evening. But old Mrs. Jin's grave is situated in the Jin family graveyard, so we'd better make the necessary arrangements with Qingyan beforehand.”
Xu Yang nodded in agreement and said, ”I'll give him a call later and ask him to arrange for the people guarding by the graveyard to allow us in.”
”Actually, I'm not quite sure if we can summon her spirit,” said An Xiaoning as she sat back down.
”Just give it a shot, don't give yourself too much pressure.”
Ma Jianguo entered and handed An Xiaoning her mobile phone. ”Team Leader, your phone.”
”Thank you.”
”I'll go outside to make a call,” said Xu Yang as he turned around to exit.
”The Head of Office has made his way here too. Seems like he's very concerned about helping you prove your innocence,” Ma Jianguo remarked softly.
An Xiaoning was not confident if the ritual happening that night would work or not.
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Chi Rui'er paced back and forth continuously while carrying her infant son in her arms. Staring at Gu Dongcheng, who had a frown on his forehead, Chi Rui'er said, ”In my opinion, An Xiaoning being arrested should come off as good news for you.”
”Are your brains fried? How would her being arrested benefit me in any way?”
”Calm down, I'm not finished yet. An Xiaoning and Gu Beicheng share a very close relationship, and I know that Gu Beicheng fancies her. You and Gu Beicheng are half-brothers. There's a very high chance that An Xiaoning would have a say in who inherits the family fortune and company. Why do you think Mother-in-law and Gu Beicheng are so chummy with her?”
”You're so ignorant. An Xiaoning is not part of the board of directors, how would she be able to decide who inherits the family company?” Gu Dongcheng retorted, staring at Chi Rui'er.