Chapter 902: Chapter 902

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That night, although there wasn't the passion they had imagined, the two embraced each other, and the atmosphere was filled with tender affection.

When Qin Manshu got up in the morning, Ding Fan was already awake. Recalling their sweet words from the previous night and those moments of deep connection, Qin Manshu felt waves of sweetness in her chest.

Qin Manshu took the blanket they had shared with Ding Fan and folded it neatly. It carried Ding Fan's scent—a little token of longing and a souvenir of their time together.

Stepping out of the room, she saw Ding Fan practicing Tai Chi with Old Master Qin outside.

"Manshu, Ding Fan's fist technique is truly incredible! My lower back and legs used to ache terribly, but after practicing this, I feel much better. My energy and spirit have improved significantly too!"

As soon as Old Master Qin spotted Qin Manshu, he enthusiastically praised Ding Fan like a child showing off a new toy.

Qin Manshu knew very well that Ding Fan was a cultivator capable of sword flight, traveling across seas and skies. Naturally, the fist technique he taught Old Master Qin was no ordinary one.

"Alright, Grandpa. Let's have some breakfast first," Qin Manshu said with a smile.

"Oh yes, yes—that's a good idea. After such vigorous exercise last night, we need to replenish our energy, absolutely need to replenish!" Old Master Qin agreed eagerly and hurriedly called the housekeeper. "Auntie Li, is the sea cucumber soup ready? Quickly bring it over!"

Qin Manshu understood Old Master Qin's misunderstanding about her relationship with Ding Fan but felt it was not the right time to clarify.

Ding Fan also caught the meaning behind Old Master Qin's words but pretended not to understand.

Breakfast was both plentiful and varied. Qin Manshu had a Western-style breakfast, while Old Master Qin stuck to traditional favorites—soy milk and fried dough sticks.

Ding Fan's breakfast was more elaborate: sea cucumber soup accompanied by beef, eggs, bread, and other items.

Despite reaching the Golden Core Stage, which greatly reduced his dependency on food, Ding Fan did not want to reject Old Master Qin's kind gesture, especially considering the chef's excellent culinary skills. He ended up eating quite a bit.

After breakfast, Ding Fan stayed with Old Master Qin in the courtyard, playing with birds and chatting.

Meanwhile, Qin Manshu applied light makeup before accompanying Ding Fan to leave Old Master Qin behind.

Ding Fan, tied up in a bet with the Sophie Group, still needed to head to the company to wrap up some matters.

Qin Manshu drove while they chatted and laughed, and soon they arrived at Huaxia Group's building.

As Ding Fan and Qin Manshu stepped out of the car, someone came running toward them at full speed.

The voice was urgent, and Ding Fan found it familiar. Turning his head, he saw it was Xu Rui.

Since leaving Dancheng, Ding Fan had not interacted much with the straightforward and brash young woman.

Xu Rui seemed startled to see Ding Fan. "You… you're here too?"

"Xu Rui, what's going on?" Qin Manshu asked, noticing Xu Rui's agitated state.

"Sister Manshu, I… I killed someone…" Xu Rui said, her voice trembling. Although tears didn't fall, her eyes were visibly red.

"What?" Qin Manshu was stunned.

Growing up spoiled and reckless, Xu Rui had always been a troublemaker. But now, she had stepped into an even darker abyss by killing someone.

"What do I do?" Xu Rui, normally self-assured, was now panicked. Even the brashest individuals can lose confidence when the stakes involve a human life.

"Don't worry. Just take your time and tell us what happened." Ding Fan failed to detect any signs of bloodstains or killing intent on Xu Rui.

A true killer would carry killing intent, even in the case of accidental homicide. At the very least, traces of blood would linger physically or spiritually.

If Xu Rui hadn't confessed herself, Ding Fan would not have suspected her at all. Based on his understanding of her reckless but calculated nature, he doubted she would have impulsively committed murder.

"Yes, don't panic. Let's get into the car and take our time to hear the whole story." Qin Manshu pulled Xu Rui into the car.

Inside the car, as her emotions settled, Xu Rui began recounting the events in detail.

Last night, Xu Rui and several friends had agreed to drive to the countryside.

Once they arrived, they chose a villa to party. After drinking too much, they decided to race cars along a nearby rural road late at night.

Since rural roads rarely see cars at night, racing seemed like an exciting way to seek thrills.

Xu Rui hadn't thought much of it and joined in the fun, but as she started her car, she felt the wheels roll over something.

When she stepped out to check, she was horrified.

Under the car wheels was a child—freshly crushed to death by her vehicle.

One of her male companions touched the child and confirmed that they were no longer breathing.

Xu Rui panicked completely. After all, this was a life she had just inadvertently taken.

In her hysterical state, her companions told her to leave immediately, return to Dancheng, and let them handle the aftermath—possibly with money.

"That's everything…" Xu Rui bit her lip, trying to keep her tears from falling. "Sister Manshu, what should I do now… I killed someone…"

After hearing her story, Ding Fan couldn't help but feel that there were many suspicious aspects to it. "How old was the child?"

"Seven or eight," Xu Rui replied after thinking for a moment.

"Did the child make any noise—cry or scream—when the car hit them?"

Xu Rui thought longer and shook her head. "If I hadn't checked under the car, I wouldn't have realized anyone was there at all."

Ding Fan furrowed his brow tightly.

What troubled Ding Fan first was that the child didn't react. If they were truly hit, they'd either scream or cry out for help.

After all, a car doesn't instantly crush a vital point, leaving someone completely silent.

The second suspicious point was the lack of bloodstains or killing energy.

Even if Xu Rui had killed the child, the time between the incident and now was short—it was impossible for traces to disappear entirely.

"Ding Fan, what are you thinking?" Qin Manshu asked softly, noticing his deep contemplation.

Ding Fan glanced at the two women. "I think there's more to this story. No matter what, we should go to the scene and take a look."

Qin Manshu nodded in agreement. "I also think so. If you flee now, it becomes hit-and-run. Xu Rui, we must go back and find out what really happened."

"After running away last night, I started regretting it… Let's go back and see." Xu Rui didn't dispute the suggestion.

Just then, a phone rang.

Xu Rui looked at her phone. Her eyes lit up when she recognized the number. She turned to Qin Manshu. "It's Ah Peng calling—he's managing things over there on my behalf right now."

Xu Rui quickly answered the call.

"Ah Peng, how's everything going there? Has…"

Before she could finish her sentence, Ah Peng interrupted. "Xu Rui, how could you be so cruel? You killed a child and then fled… You're nothing less than a monster…"

Xu Rui's expression shifted upon hearing the accusation.

After the accident at the villa, it was Ah Peng who convinced her to leave. Now, his words seemed intent on framing her as the sole culprit.

Xu Rui wasn't naive. This sudden change in tone sent alarm bells ringing about the complexity of the situation.

"Ah Peng, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Rui probed.

"You're not getting away with this! Even if your dad's the deputy mayor of Dancheng, the law won't forgive you…"

Before Ah Peng could finish, Xu Rui hung up abruptly.

Because the phone's speaker was loud, Ding Fan and Qin Manshu heard the entire exchange clearly.

Xu Rui contemplated briefly before speaking. "I think someone's setting me up."

"In that case, fleeing becomes even less of an option," Ding Fan said calmly. "Manshu, drive. Let's head to the site. If someone's orchestrating this, we'll find clues that can expose the setup."

Qin Manshu agreed with a nod. Looking at Xu Rui, she added, "Xu Rui, running away will only make things worse. We have to face this head-on."

"Sister Manshu, I understand." Xu Rui nodded firmly. "Let's go back."

After a brief exchange of glances between Qin Manshu and Ding Fan, Qin Manshu pressed the accelerator and drove off.

Guided by Xu Rui's directions, they reached the villa where the accident had happened in no time.

A crowd had gathered around the villa, including reporters filming a live update.

"Dear viewers, last night, at this very location, a child was fatally crushed by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene, and sources indicate the driver is the child of a senior city official. We're conducting further investigations into the matter…"

Ding Fan led Qin Manshu and Xu Rui to push through the crowd.

As they entered, a young man pointed dramatically at Xu Rui, shouting toward the camera. "That's her—the driver who fled the scene! Her name's Xu Rui, she's the daughter of Dancheng's deputy mayor, Xu Guanjie!"

Thanks to the commotion, cameras quickly turned toward Xu Rui.

As the scene became chaotic, Ding Fan's Divine Sense caught snippets of conversation in the distance.

"I can't believe Xu Rui dared to come back…"

"No big deal. Just give her more drama. Get that couple we prepped earlier to cause a stir in front of the cameras. Tell them the more dramatic they are, the greater their payout from me." Follow current novels on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝙣𝙚𝙩

"Young Master Tian, don't worry, I'll handle it right away!"

Through his Divine Sense, Ding Fan identified the two men speaking. They were both short but exuded an unmistakable air of arrogance.

Soon after, a couple stormed toward the cameras, escalating the chaos even further...