Chapter 57: Chapter 57

Gu Jiayin gritted her teeth and slowly turned her head, glaring sideways at Mo Jun, seeing his sycophantic servant-like appearance, she had an impulse to shower him with impending bloodshed.

Young Master Chi was angry, what did that have to do with her? Did she really look like she cared about his anger?

Mo Jun knew he couldn’t afford to offend this lady, so he gave a wry smile and focused earnestly on driving, not daring to glance at her again.

Just as Gu Jiayin expected, shortly after Qin Mingxuan was sent to the hospital, the doctors declared that there was absolutely no possibility of recovery.

This stirred up quite a storm in the Qin Family, one might say it turned everything upside down.

Qin Zhennan hurried to the hospital as soon as he received Ye Zhilin’s call. Although he had two sons, most people tend to favor the younger, and he was no exception. Seeing Qin Mingxuan in such a pitiful state, he was so angry he almost ground his teeth into powder.

Ye Zhilin, on the other hand, was wailing incessantly, cursing Gu Jiayin tens of thousands of times.

The truth is, the Qin Family’s affections were quite distant. Qin Mingxuan had his lifeblood cut off, and besides his parents’ distress, his siblings all had their own thoughts.

The eldest son, Qin Yiheng, was very much gloating inside.

Qin Zhennan had always favored Qin Mingxuan since he was young. Although Qin Mingxuan was unruly and disobedient, Qin Zhennan still planned to hand over the position of Twilight’s CEO to him in the future. But now, with Qin Mingxuan’s lineage cut off, the position could not be passed down, and the future of Twilight was now within his grasp.

Qin Xueyao was indifferent, adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Whether Qin Mingxuan was injured or his line ended, she didn’t care at all; she was merely excited that she could now use the media to defame Gu Jiayin again.

Even though it appeared that Gu Jiayin and Pei Nianchen had no future together, the hatred in her heart still lingered.

So, the moment Qin Mingxuan’s diagnosis was confirmed, she eagerly contacted her regular media collaborators, paid them a hefty sum, and asked them to report extensively, demonizing Gu Jiayin as much as possible.

And Qin Yishu, although she appeared gentle and graceful on the surface, was actually more delighted than anyone else. This was the result she had orchestrated herself, aiming to get Gu Jiayin entangled with the law, and it would be best if she went to jail.

Therefore, seeing Qin Zhennan enter the hospital, she immediately stepped forward to persuade him, "Dad, with Gu Jiayin injuring Mingxuan , we absolutely cannot let this go. We must alert the police and make sure Gu Jiayin goes to jail."

Initially, Qin Zhennan considered Sheng Qianchi and wasn’t prepared to publicly make things difficult for Gu Jiayin. He intended to use Gu Shaohua to get rid of her instead. But at this moment, seeing his son’s miserable condition and hearing Qin Yishu’s urging, he finally couldn’t stay idle anymore.

He personally called Chief Li Rui at the Licheng City Police Station, reporting it with a voice filled with solemn sorrow.

Qin Zhennan was a well-known character in Licheng City, and besides, he had some acquaintanceship with Li Rui. So Li Rui immediately gave him some face, urged his subordinates to file the case, and even issued an arrest warrant.

However, after some investigation, the officers handling the case were in a dilemma. Gu Jiayin was now Sheng Qianchi’s woman and was staying at his private villa, "Shuiyunjian".

Who was Sheng Qianchi? If he stomped his foot, the entire Licheng City would tremble thrice. Who dared to rashly rush into his villa to arrest someone?

Thus, the officers quickly reported the situation up the chain, and Li Rui was also flummoxed.

The arrest warrant had been issued, and failing to bring someone to the station for investigation would be a procedural flaw. But to arrest...

Sheng Qianchi was not an easy person to deal with, and this arrest warrant had indeed been issued hastily.

Li Rui mulled it over and personally called Sheng Qianchi, politely inquiring, "Young Master Chi, would it be possible for us to meet with Miss Gu and take a statement?"

Sheng Qianchi was particularly straightforward, without the slightest hesitation, "Why not? I will never shield my own woman. If she truly committed a crime, she should be arrested, and the legal procedure should be followed. But..."

Sheng Qianchi’s words trailed off slowly and deliberately, making Li Rui’s heart sink continuously. He knew that the preceding words were just polite preambles, and the point lay in the "but" that followed, so he perked up his ears respectfully to listen.

Sheng Qianchi casually twirled the pen in his hand, half-smiling, his tone smooth yet laden with a sense of threat,

"Chief Li, you issued the arrest warrant so quickly; it seems you have ironclad evidence. Then go ahead and arrest, I won’t stop you. But if you fail to produce evidence later, my woman, delicate and precious, suffers hardships in a place like the police station, I, Sheng Qianchi, am not a person who takes things lightly."

Li Rui deeply regretted accepting this case from Qin Zhennan, as it was indeed handled hastily, and if mishandled, he might lose his position.

Thinking for a moment, he again politely said, "Young Master Chi, I am handling business impartially, and not taking a statement would be procedurally non-compliant. Do you think we could send officers to your Shuiyunjian to take a statement from Miss Gu and clear things up?"

Arrest her? Forget it. The arrest warrant was issued to save face for Qin Zhennan; there was no evidence.

Sheng Qianchi sinisterly curled his lips, "Of course, no problem. Chief Li, business is paramount, and I will fully cooperate."

Li Rui finally breathed a sigh of relief, expressing his gratitude repeatedly.

Ultimately, two officers were dispatched to Shuiyunjian, which was merely a formality. Regardless of whether Gu Jiayin intentionally harmed Qin Mingxuan, there was no way to arrest her.

Qin Zhennan was a shrewd, seasoned strategist and naturally anticipated that Sheng Qianchi would definitely protect Gu Jiayin. So, after reporting to the police, he made a call to Gu Shaohua.

"Mrs. Sheng, this is an opportunity to completely step on Gu Jiayin. You must personally get involved, urging the police station to handle the case, and ensure that Gu Jiayin ends up in jail."

Gu Shaohua of course wouldn’t let this excellent opportunity slip by, so she immediately agreed.

After hanging up Qin Zhennan’s call, she directly called Li Rui, urging him to personally handle the case and to administer justice, ensuring the Qin family’s young master receives fairness, and she declared to the media that the Sheng Family would never shield criminals.

Although her words were veiled, the insinuations were strong. The implication was to make sure Gu Jiayin ends up in jail.

Li Rui was in a difficult position. Sheng Qianchi, Qin Zhennan, and Gu Shaohua—every one of these three giants was not to be trifled with. If the case was not handled well, he would be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

But at the same time, he couldn’t risk slighting Gu Shaohua, so he had to brace himself and agree, "Rest assured Mrs. Sheng, I will certainly oversee the case impartially, but..."

Gu Shaohua immediately understood, "Rest assured, I will personally accompany Chief Li to Shuiyunjian later."

Li Rui finally felt at ease, knowing with Mrs. Sheng as a shield, he need not fear Sheng Qianchi’s anger. If there was evidence, they’d arrest; otherwise, they’d let it slide. As long as he stuck to the procedure, it would be fine. This text is hosted at novel⸺fire.net

Shuiyunjian was nestled halfway up a mountain, with one side facing the sea and clouds often drifting over the mountaintop, earning it the name "Shuiyunjian".

This villa was Sheng Qianchi’s private residence, built with great luxury and removed from urban noise and pollution, providing a very pleasant environment. Sheng Qianchi usually stayed here alone and rarely returned to the Sheng Family’s old mansion.

After arriving at Shuiyunjian, Gu Jiayin entered the studio Sheng Qianchi had specifically prepared for her, getting ready for the next day’s Wine Tasting Competition, without a care for Qin Mingxuan’s affair.

Because she knew Sheng Qianchi would handle it impeccably.