"Are you alright?"
Niu Qiuling, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at Wan Yunting, who was driving back with the police. He had been frowning and silent the entire way, seemingly preoccupied.
"I'm fine."
Wan Yunting shook his head slightly. Just then, his phone rang. Seeing it was his elder sister, he paused before answering, "Sis…"
"Yunting, did you arrest Hou Bing?" Wan Manyu asked, her voice panicked and anxious upon receiving the news.
"Yes, he surrendered himself at the police station. We just took him to identify the scene and are now heading back to the station," Wan Yunting replied calmly.
"No, how could he surrender himself…"
Hearing that it was true, Wan Manyu looked shocked and flustered.
She and Cheng Quan had wanted to find Hou Bing and tell him to leave quickly. However, his phone had been unreachable. Then, a news report informed Wan Manyu that Hou Bing had surrendered himself to the police, claiming to have killed Cheng Kai. Bookshelves.com
Consequently, all the major news outlets in Huadu were now reporting on the incident. The police had also issued a statement officially identifying Hou Bing as the suspect, with further investigation needed for conviction…
"No, I can't let him go to jail…"
Wan Manyu, consumed by worry, said anxiously to Wan Yunting, "Yunting, Cheng Kai is my…"
"Sis, I'm driving now. Don't worry, I'll come find you when I get back. I have to go."
Wan Yunting abruptly interrupted Wan Manyu, then hung up. Back at home, Wan Manyu's legs went weak, and she slumped onto the sofa, burying her face and weeping uncontrollably…
"Mom…"
Just then, Wan'er came downstairs from the second floor. Seeing her mother, Wan Manyu quickly wiped away her tears, suppressing her panic and excitement, and went to hug Wan'er. "Mom will take you upstairs to sleep…"
"Is your sister alright?"
Niu Qiuling asked as Wan Yunting put down his phone.
"Yeah, she's fine."
Wan Yunting glanced at her and smiled.
As the convoy returned to the police station, they saw Hou Bing's father, Butler Hou, whose name was Hou Chang. Upon seeing his son, Hou Bing, with handcuffs on both hands, being escorted off the car by two police officers, his face showed disbelief…
"Dad…"
Seeing his father, Hou Bing was stunned, a deep sense of guilt welling up inside him.
"A'Bing, you… you really killed someone?"
Hou Chang walked forward, his old eyes wide as he stared at Hou Bing, his voice trembling, unable to believe his son could kill someone…
This time, Hou Bing could no longer maintain a calm demeanor. His eyes were filled with guilt as he looked at his father, "Dad, I'm sorry…"
"No, this is impossible. Son, tell me you didn't kill anyone…"
Hou Chang couldn't accept this reality. Hou Bing was exceptionally filial and always treated people with kindness, so he couldn't believe his son would commit murder.
"Take him in for further questioning," Director Zhou Dong waved his hand, instructing the officers to escort Hou Bing inside.
"Officer, didn't you make a mistake? My son was in the army and always followed discipline. He couldn't have killed anyone. He must be framed…" Hou Chang, watching his son being led away, shouted at Zhou Dong and the others, his face filled with anxiety.
"Uncle, please calm down. We will investigate this case thoroughly and won't wrongly accuse anyone."
Zhou Dong tried to placate him. Seeing Wan Yunting, Hou Chang immediately stepped forward, saying urgently, "Doctor Wan, you have to believe A'Bing. He absolutely couldn't have killed anyone. He's being framed…" kanδん
Wan Yunting felt a pang of sympathy seeing Butler Hou's anxious and bewildered state, unsure of what to say…
"Xiao Wan, it's getting late. You should go back first. I'll notify you tomorrow when there's a result," Director Pang Yuan, seeing it was already past eleven o'clock, suggested he leave.
"Okay."
Wan Yunting nodded, then pulled Pang Yuan aside. "Director Pang, I have a favor to ask you!"
"You want us not to reveal the information about your niece's blood relationship?"
Pang Yuan seemed to understand Wan Yunting's intentions and nodded. "After all, this matter has a significant impact. If the Cheng family finds out, my sister will surely have a difficult time!"
Indeed, public opinion through social media could be used to attack Wan Manyu for infidelity, potentially destroying her. If the Cheng family were to discover that their only granddaughter was not of their bloodline, the consequences could be dire.
"This case requires further questioning of Hou Bing. Besides, Cheng Kai did not undergo any paternity tests before his death. So, you can rest assured, we police will only discuss the case internally and will not disclose it to the outside." Pang Yuan reassured him.
"Okay, thank you, Director Pang."
Wan Yunting nodded, saying no more. After bidding farewell to Pang Yuan, he turned to leave. He saw Hou Chang sitting by the police station entrance, looking dejected, as if he had aged ten years. He sat there muttering that his son was framed…
Wan Yunting felt a surge of compassion and stepped forward to help Hou Chang. "Uncle Hou, let me take you home. Come on, get up…"
"Doctor Wan, my son is framed, right?"
Hou Chang turned to him. Wan Yunting supported him as they walked towards his car, his gaze firm, not answering Hou Chang's question!
Soon, Wan Yunting drove Butler Hou back to Kang Hongwen's residence.
Upon hearing that Hou Bing was suspected of murder, Kang Hongwen came out and asked Wan Yunting, "Xiao Wan, what's wrong with Old Hou?"
"Alas."
Wan Yunting sighed. Seeing Hou Chang's despondent appearance, Kang Hongwen assumed he couldn't believe his son had committed murder and had the nanny help him back to rest.
"I know A'Bing well. He's highly capable and loyal. How could he kill the chairman of Cheng Quan Group?" Kang Hongwen frowned, having heard some news as the incident was being reported everywhere.
"Because of my sister!"
Wan Yunting lit a cigarette and took a puff. Kang Hongwen was surprised. "Your sister? What exactly happened?"
Wan Yunting didn't hide anything, briefly explaining the relationship between Hou Bing and his elder sister…
After all, this matter was bound to be major news tomorrow, so he was informing Kang Hongwen in advance.
"So that's how it is."
Upon hearing that Hou Bing had accidentally killed Cheng Kai for Wan Yunting's sister, Kang Hongwen sighed regretfully. He then said, "It's getting late. Why don't you stay the night? I'll have a room arranged for you."
"No, Uncle Kang. I still need to go back and check on my sister," Wan Yunting replied, shaking his head.
"Alright, drive carefully then."
Kang Hongwen saw him off at the gate. Wan Yunting then drove directly to his elder sister's house…
Wan Manyu, having put Wan'er to bed, sat alone in the living room downstairs, knees drawn to her chest, her head buried, sobbing uncontrollably.
She knew that Hou Bing had done this all for her…
Crack… Rumble…
Outside, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled…
"You slut, I'll kill you…"
Suddenly, Cheng Kai's ferocious face appeared before her eyes, startling Wan Manyu into a scream. Panicked and terrified, she fell from the sofa onto the floor. Her eyes widened as if she saw Cheng Kai lying on the carpet before her, a fruit knife plunged into his chest, his eyes wide open in disbelief as he looked at Wan Manyu… "You slut, you… you dare…"
"Ah…"
The sight terrified Wan Manyu into a panicked scream. Suddenly, an arm grabbed her. "Sis, Sis…"
Gradually regaining her senses, Wan Manyu looked at Wan Yunting's anxious face. She couldn't hold back any longer and collapsed into his arms, sobbing, "Wuwu… Third Brother…"
Holding his elder sister, Wan Yunting felt her body tremble violently. He held her, comforting her. "It's alright, Sis. Don't be scared. I'm here. Don't be afraid…"