Gu Rong quietly narrated.

Chen Xiao and Qin Fei listened calmly.

Once Gu Rong finished speaking, Chen Xiao picked up the conversation.

“Have you ever thought about why Lian Yuhong chose to hang herself wearing those sneakers?”

Chen Xiao’s question was meant to probe into Gu Rong’s true thoughts.

As expected, Gu Rong raised her head and said, “Based on my understanding of her, I think she wanted to leave some sort of clue. But her clue wasn’t intended to help you find me; it was meant so that someone would know about the harm she suffered.”

“Because she knew that once she died, I wouldn’t be able to speak up, and that old beast Peng Yuanqing certainly wouldn’t.”

Hearing this, Chen Xiao didn’t ask further questions.

Gu Rong’s words could hold ground in the case.

The case’s origin was Peng Yuanqing’s despicable actions, the process was Lian Yuhong’s endurance, and the final outcome was Gu Rong’s breaking point leading to action.

And the reason Gu Rong took action was that she knew her family too well.

She had considered for a long time and gave Lian Yuhong a lot of time.

But how could Lian Yuhong easily give up the life of being loved that she had finally obtained and longed for?

However, was there truly no other possibility?

In Chen Xiao’s view, there was.

If Gu Rong had told Lian Yuhong earlier that she knew everything, would Lian Yuhong have chosen to retreat?

If Lian Yuhong, when facing Gu Rong, didn’t choose death but directly exposed Peng Yuanqing’s malice, would everything have turned out differently?

Sadly, there’s no “if.”

But Chen Xiao believes the root of all evil lies with Zhang Shurong!

And Peng Yuanqing, this scum deserves to be utterly destroyed until death for justice to be served!

While Chen Xiao was thinking these things, Gu Rong spoke again:

“Advisor Chen, Captain Qin, I’m probably not going to see my Old Li again, right?”

Qin Fei nodded, and Gu Rong spoke bitterly, “Then help me pass some words to him, tell him not to struggle anymore, and not to feel guilty for not taking good care of me. This time is a lesson; he didn’t listen to me to destroy the fingerprints I left behind, which is why we’re both paying the price now.”

“But he shouldn’t be in jail for too long, so tell him to watch over Li Xi when he gets out. Also, trouble the two of you to do some work with Li Xi. Tell him that now neither dad nor mom can be with him, and he should start being a real adult.”

Chen Xiao nodded along, “Is there anything else?”

Gu Rong shook her head.

Chen Xiao asked, “What about the case?”

This question made Gu Rong shake her head with a bitter smile:

“I find my actions disgusting, especially since that most despicable person, Peng Yuanqing, didn’t end up dead. But I am selfish; I just want to protect that secret, even though it’s filthy. But I don’t dare to gamble, because Lian Yuhong could reveal this matter at any time.”

“If she revealed it, Li Xi would surely go to Peng Yuanqing and fight desperately. I can’t let her unpredictability lead to the tragic outcome my son might face. So, let her stay silent forever. She can blame me, but she should blame herself even more.”

“Why did a mother who didn’t love her at all still foolishly try to please? If she didn’t try to please, where would Peng Yuanqing get the chance?”

Here, Gu Rong’s words came to an end.

Chen Xiao also stood up without any superfluous words.

He opened the door of the interrogation room and walked out.

Not long after, Qin Fei followed, looking helpless.

“I really didn’t expect it to be this kind of situation.” Qin Fei sighed.

Chen Xiao also sighed, “Indeed, but won’t it be difficult for Captain Qin to explain?”

Qin Fei rubbed his face hard.

“Captain Xie really put me on the hot seat! He caused such a huge impact, and now the case ends like this—I can’t imagine how many people will question this!”

Qin Fei was truly troubled.

Xie Wensheng single-handedly brought the influence of the Yang Lake Phantom back to prominence.

Although the online fermentation was somewhat controlled.

Yet now, who in Shencheng City doesn’t view Lian Yuhong’s death as the reappearance of the Yang Lake Phantom?

Looking at Qin Fei’s helpless expression, Chen Xiao smiled and said, “What we emphasize in handling cases is being realistic; how the case is is how it should be announced.”

“I know this truth, it’s just a quip, hoping the wider public can accept this result.”

Chen Xiao thought for a moment, “Why not announce it a little later? After all, I just took over the case this morning, and it’s not even evening yet. I’ll look into the one from twelve years ago a bit later.”

Qin Fei was visibly surprised, “You’re still going to investigate?”

“Actually, Captain Xie isn’t putting you on the hot seat; the one truly on the hot seat is me. I’ve seen those posts online, almost everyone is expecting me to find out the truth about the Yang Lake Phantom. As for Lian Yuhong dying at the hands of the Phantom or being forced by Gu Rong, most people don’t care.”

Qin Fei nodded, “That is true, many cases only resonate strongly with people when they happen close to them. Otherwise, what people care most about is their own concerns.”

Chen Xiao patted Qin Fei’s shoulder and said, “Give me some more time, I’ll see if I can find some clues. Also, I’d like to take my friends to the archive room and check the old records.”

“That’s no problem, just go ahead.”

Chen Xiao hummed in response, didn’t say much, and called Xiaoji and the others to gather.

After the phone call, watching Qin Fei’s silhouette, Chen Xiao sighed as well.

Finding out the truth about Lian Yuhong’s death was something neither Qin Fei nor Chen Xiao could fully explain.

From the moment Chen Xiao started investigating Lian Yuhong’s death, it meant he had to uncover the truth about the Yang Lake Phantom from twelve years ago.

Otherwise, merely uncovering the truth about Lian Yuhong’s death would bring no benefits and might even lead to certain doubts about him personally.

But this matter can’t be blamed on Xie Wensheng, because it was a consensus reached by Chen Xiao and Xie Wensheng itself, after which Xie Wensheng made his choice.

And in Chen Xiao and Xie Wensheng’s perspective, Lian Yuhong’s death shouldn’t be completely unrelated to the Yang Lake Phantom from twelve years ago.

Shortly after, Xiaoji and the others arrived.

“Brother Chen, how’s the situation?” Xiaoji asked anxiously.

“Lian Yuhong was indeed forced to death, the one who forced her was Li Xi’s mother. After Lian Yuhong’s death, Li Jindao found out the whole story and wanted to take the blame for Gu Rong, leading to this series of events.”

Chen Xiao said, and Xiaoji nodded.

Unexpectedly, Liu Dayou was stunned and said, “Is it really that simple?”

Xiaoji and Xiaoji Knife Man immediately disagreed, “Simple? How come you haven’t provided any valuable clues?”

Liu Dayou was suddenly embarrassed, “No, no, Xiaoji brother, you misunderstood me! I just… “

Before Liu Dayou could finish, Chen Xiao suddenly remembered something.

“Oh, by the way… didn’t I ask you to do a divination for Lian Yuhong earlier? Later I got caught up and forgot about it. At that time, what was the divination?”

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