Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Mastermind (2/2)

Lawyer Hu laughed, and it was not one of those sarcastic snickers, but real laughter: “Mr. Xiao, you’re such an interesting person.”

“Than-“

“Your thinking is as naïve as my nieces. She’s ten this year.”

Xiao Yu swallowed the ‘thank you’ back into his stomach.

Perhaps it was Xiao Yu’s ten-year-old like naivety that touched Lawyer Hu’s compassion. He analyzed according to Xiao Yu’s story: “According to what I am aware of, the possibility that you have mentioned may be true. However, have you wondered why your car would malfunction at that crucial point in time?”

Xiao Yu shook his head.

Lawyer Hu squinted his eyes as he continued: “Assuming that you are indeed speaking the truth, then, in this entire incident, you are merely just a pawn that was used by someone else. Not to mention, the most inferior pawn.”

Xiao Yu still felt very confused, but he was smart enough not to cut into the conversation.

“We have begun our investigation on the relevant matters; however, you are the most suspicious person involved.

Xiao Yu nodded his head confusedly.

Lawyer Hu stared at Xiao Yu’s bewildered expression for a moment before he sighed: “From my personal perspective, I am willing to believe in you.”

“T-Thank you.”

“However, just because I believe in you does not mean that Mr. Yan will do the same, neither would the law let you off.” Lawyer Hu took out a set of documents from his briefcase and passed it to Xiao Yu: “From the legislation’s point of view, your actions were enough to be considered as attempted homicide.”

“Homicide?” Xiao Yu was so shocked that he did not even accept the document. He was petrified on the spot: “I committed attempted homicide? Why would I possibly kill someone? Also it’s Yan Jin we’re talking about. I don’t have any motives; it’s really just an accident…”

“I am willing to believe that it is an accident; however, we have conclusive evidence of your criminal act by your driving. Should we meet in court, it would most definitely be at your disadvantage. This is the lawyer’s letter, you may read through the details. There are parts highlighted regarding the penalty for attempted homicide.”

When Xiao Yu accepted the lawyer’s letter, both of his hands were shaking.

He initially thought that he would end up compensating by monetary means. He had checked online about the selling price of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Yan Jin had driven. He had then become a coward and begun to think of how he could contact Yan Jin to tell him the truth……

However, reality had given him a harsh slap in his face.

Lawyer Hu rubbed his chin as he studied the scared stiff young man before him. Despite his complete trust in his employer, he couldn’t help but to wonder if there was indeed a ulterior motive behind this incident.

If the young man in front of him was a nail that the opposing families had planted, then such a realistic act of confusion seemed to be too well-played?

Perhaps this young man was indeed was a pawn that was made used of, one who had no self-awareness about it ‘til now. Lawyer Hu couldn’t help think that.

It was just that these thoughts had nothing to do with him. All he needed to do was to fulfil the task given by his employer.

“You don’t have to be so nervous. Since we are not meeting at the court right now, it means that there is still leeway for this matter.” Lawyer Hu took the lawyer letter from of Xiao Yu’s hands: “If you are willing to confess as to who the mastermind was, then perhaps Mr. Yan will be lenient towards you.”

“B-but there’s no mastermind…”

“Mr. Xiao.” Lawyer Hu raised his voice: “You don’t seem to realize that the choice is no longer in your hands.”

Xiao Yu shook his head slowly.

“If you are willing to follow our instructions and confess the mastermind’s identity, we would naturally not make things difficult for you.” Lawyer Hu shrugged his shoulders: “Too bad you’re not willing to confess that you have been made use of, as you still think that you are innocent. Thus, you can only choose to ‘follow our instructions to confess about the mastermind’s identity’.”

“That way, perhaps Mr. Yan may provide you with a check to live out the rest of your life overseas after you have atoned for your crime.”

It was the same sentence, yet a slight pause in the sentence had changed the entire meaning.

It was at that moment when Xiao Yu finally realized what the other person was trying to say.

The ridiculous acknowledgement made his brains burst into fireworks.

Moments later, Xiao Yu finally recovered and asked in disbelief: “Did Yan Jin make you say that?”

“Of course. What I am conveying right now are Mr. Yan’s words.”

“That is to say to say, he doesn’t even care whether I’m innocent or not. No matter what, I have to testify for the ‘mastermind’ and the identity of that person will be decided by you guys?”

“I am honored that you understood my words so quickly.” Lawyer Hu smiled sarcastically.

Xiao Yu took a deep breath before he grit his teeth and enunciating each word carefully

“I refuse. We will meet in court.”