Chapter 395: Chapter 395 Reap What You Sow
The old man wanted to see Sheng Tang’s abilities, to see how this situation would end.
He was silent for a long time, and finally spoke.
His voice carried a hint of feigned weariness, but in reality, he was very spirited, even somewhat excited and expectant.
"Since Qiao is willing to be searched, start with her," the old man said. "Anyone who doesn’t want to can refuse."
Sheng Qiao was even more delighted.
Grandfather supported her.
Those who refuse to be searched will naturally be suspected; let’s see who dares to refuse.
Sister-in-law Qian had no choice and walked up to everyone.
She first turned out all her pockets, making sure she didn’t have the old man’s pocket watch hidden on her, then she rolled up her sleeves to her elbows.
This way, during the search, it would be clear that her sleeves had nothing hidden, and everyone could see.
Everyone was satisfied.
Sister-in-law Qian walked up to Sheng Qiao, spread her hands to show her palms were empty, and said in a low voice, "Miss, pardon me."
Sheng Qiao smiled, "Don’t be so hesitant."
She was in a very good mood.
Sister-in-law Qian first searched her coat pockets.
When her hand reached into Sheng Qiao’s coat pocket, Sister-in-law Qian’s expression and movements froze.
Everyone watched her nervously, and seeing this, their spirits all tightened.
The first lady’s heart sank suddenly, a bad premonition rose up.
At the same time, she thought, "Qiao is so confident, there shouldn’t be any problem."
Sister-in-law Qian paused for two seconds, and in front of everyone, pulled the old man’s pocket watch out of Sheng Qiao’s vest pocket.
For a moment, the entire living room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was stunned by this turn of events.
Even the old man sat up slightly straighter.
Sheng Qiao, who had been in a great mood, suddenly saw everyone’s expressions change. She looked down and saw the golden pocket watch that she had put in Sheng Zong’s coat pocket.
She was stunned, as if hit over the head with a stick.
"No, it’s not me." She screamed in a voice unlike her own, instantly panicking.
The old man looked at her, deeply disappointed.
Sheng Qiao’s pride was shattered in an instant, like a trapped beast, struggling aimlessly.
How could she compare to Sheng Tang, who remained completely composed with the surveillance footage right in front of her?
That level of composure was unmatched.
Human virtues and flaws are revealed through comparison.
In that moment, the old man thought, "What does it matter if she’s not my blood? She’s legally Sidong’s daughter, so she’s my granddaughter!"
He was always stubborn, but at that moment, he was willing to let go of all prejudices for Sheng Tang.
This granddaughter was a talent, rare and precious.
Sheng Qiao was still in a panic, "It wasn’t me, it really wasn’t me!"
In her fluster, she pointed at Sheng Tang and accused, "You framed me! It was you who framed me! You and your brother stole Grandfather’s pocket watch, and it’s all on the surveillance."
"What about the surveillance?" Sheng Tang asked coldly, "The surveillance didn’t catch us entering the surveillance room, nor did anyone see my brother entering Grandfather’s study, but we all saw the pocket watch on you."
Sheng Qiao was completely bewildered.
She had stolen the pocket watch herself and personally placed it in Sheng Zong’s pocket, so how could it be in her pocket again?
She knew Sheng Tang had framed her.
But how could she prove it?
She was on the verge of going mad, rushing to her mother: "Mom, Sheng Tang framed me, help me say something!"
She chose to go after Sheng Zong because Sheng Tang was too formidable, fearing she’d lose to her.
Yet she still lost.
The first lady’s face was ashen.
Fang Mengying watched this scene, showing a slight smile. She didn’t take the opportunity to add insult to injury, which spoke to her good character.
Watching them reap what they sowed, Fang Mengying felt a great sense of satisfaction.