CHAPTER 232: CHAPTER 230: THE FEELING OF BEING PROTECTED IS VERY BLISSFUL

Jian Xi followed the police to the police station.

A stack of testimonies accusing her of attempted murder and intentional assault lay before her.

There were statements from the restaurant owner, the waitstaff, and even the janitor, not to mention those who hung around Jiang Qimeng—her fair-weather friends.

She randomly opened one statement, which read: "I personally witnessed Jian Xi hitting Jiang Qimeng, then using a vase to smash her, and frantically stabbing her with the sharp shards. If Jiang Qimeng hadn’t dodged in time..."

What followed was a series of assertive guarantees, each ending with the phrase, "I am willing to take legal responsibility for everything I have said."

The police officer looked troubled. "Miss Jian, the testimonies are very clear. We’ve also done fingerprint comparisons and scene reconstruction. Regarding the matter of you attempting to kill Miss Jiang Qimeng..."

"What about the video?" Jian Xi asked.

"About that, the restaurant owner said their surveillance video from that day was damaged and couldn’t be provided, so..."

"The testimonies and physical evidence are all here, so you’re preparing to arrest me?" Jian Xi asked, raising an eyebrow.

Everyone knew Jian Xi was the most formidable lawyer in Beijing. Whether they had dealt with her or not, they all knew her capabilities. The officer, when questioned by her, was suddenly unsure of what to say.

"Investigating whether the evidence is falsified is your duty," Jian Xi stated. "Besides, don’t you find it suspicious that these testimonies are so consistent? I question your professionalism."

Jian Xi crossed her arms. "It’s a good thing I prepared a video for you in advance. Otherwise, I’m afraid not even jumping into the Yellow River could clear my name."

She knew Jiang Qimeng wasn’t the type to let a grievance slide. After being hit, she would definitely find a way to get even, but Jian Xi hadn’t expected her to be so despicable and shameless as to fabricate evidence just to send her to prison.

The police officer was sweating profusely. Speaking with such an articulate lawyer required a strong heart. "Alright, Lawyer Jian, we will take note of your suggestion."

Jian Xi called Wan Yu, asking her to go to the nightstand in her bedroom, get the USB drive, and bring it over.

This morning, her mother had been following her every step, terrified the pregnancy test report would be discovered. That’s why she’d had to come to the police station first.

"I’m on it, don’t worry. I’ll be there right away," Wan Yu said over the phone.

Wan Yu furtively made an excuse to slip into Jian Xi’s bedroom, grabbed the USB drive, and quickly made her escape.

At the doorway, she bumped into Jian Mingcheng, who had just heard the news and returned.

"OUCH!"

She crashed into Jian Mingcheng’s chest. His solid muscles felt like a wall, and the impact made her nose turn red with pain.

"What’s that in your hand?"

Wan Yu rubbed her head. The USB drive she was holding was momentarily visible, and realizing she’d been seen, she hurriedly hid it.

"It’s nothing! It’s mine, none of your business. Honestly, a grown man being so curious about a woman’s belongings?" she muttered and quickly tried to run off.

The next second, Jian Mingcheng grabbed her wrist. "Did Xixi ask you to do something for her?"

Jian’s Mother, who was just coming downstairs, overheard this and came over too.

Jian Xi was formidable, she knew that, but what mother wouldn’t worry about her own child?

Wan Yu desperately tried to signal Jian Mingcheng with her eyes. He finally understood. "Mom, I must have misseen. Wan Yu has urgent business at Wanyu Company. Don’t worry, I’ll go with her to the police station and check things out."

He chased after her.

Jian’s Mother pressed her forehead. "They’re really going to be the death of me! Not a single one of them lets me have any peace!"

As Wan Yu came out, she accidentally bumped into a maid. "Sorry, that was unintentional." Before she could react, she was caught.

Jian Mingcheng, like an eagle swooping down on a chick, grabbed her by the collar, tossed her into the car, and started the engine.

「The police station.」

An hour later, Wan Yu appeared at the entrance of the police station. "Xixi, I’m here to rescue you!"

She held the USB drive high.

Several police officers exchanged uneasy glances. If this video was real, it would be a huge embarrassment for them.

Jian Xi caught sight of Jian Mingcheng behind Wan Yu and awkwardly turned her face away.

Jian Mingcheng, his face dark, said, "Something this serious happens, and you don’t even tell your Big Brother? If Second Brother finds out, he’d have my hide!"

Suddenly, a police officer’s face turned stern as he demanded, "Lawyer Jian, are you trying to play a joke on us with this video?"

A video of the Jian Family having a meal, laughing and joking about Si Yuhuan, appeared on the screen.

Jian Xi narrowed her cold eyes.

Wan Yu screamed, "AH! How could this be!"

She looked towards Jian Xi.

Jian Xi took a deep breath and calmly asked, "Did anything unusual happen when you retrieved the USB drive?"

The USB drive was in the safe by her bed. The drive itself wasn’t password-protected, but no one should have been able to open the safe. It must have been swapped out afterwards.

Wan Yu’s mind raced. No, nothing unusual happened... I... could it be that maid!

She pounded her head in frustration. I’m so stupid! To think I let her swap it!

Tears streamed down Wan Yu’s face as she pouted and blamed Jian Mingcheng. "It’s all your fault for chasing me! That’s why I bumped into her! She... she swapped Xixi’s evidence!"

Jian Mingcheng was flustered, unsure how to comfort a crying woman.

Jian Xi sighed helplessly. "It’s alright. If it’s lost, it’s lost."

A fabricated case can’t hold up. There must be other evidence to prove my innocence.

Even if Wan Yu hadn’t been the one to fetch it, if they were determined to swap my video, they would have found a hundred ways.

It seems they’re determined to fight me to the bitter end.

Well then, let’s see who has the last laugh!

Wan Yu was terrified. She grabbed Jian Xi’s hand. "Don’t worry! I’ll risk my life to get you out! If you’re wrongfully imprisoned, I’ll go to jail with you!"

She couldn’t forgive herself for messing up at such a critical moment.

The scene descended into chaos for a moment, and the police officer’s patience wore thin.

"Since Lawyer Jian has no evidence to prove she is not connected to this case, we’ll have to detain you for now..."

"Wait a moment."

A teasing voice, seemingly detached from worldly concerns, drifted in from the doorway. Two rows of bodyguards stood there, hands crossed respectfully, welcoming a man dressed in high-end fashion and wearing black sunglasses.

A large entourage swept in, instantly making the police station feel cramped.

He took off his sunglasses, revealing a face so handsome it was almost offensive.

The female police officers let out excited squeals.

"AH! The superstar! I’ve seen the superstar Jian Chuxin!"

Jian Chuxin smiled and gave them a devastating wink. They were utterly smitten, hearts fluttering, hands clasped to their chests in a daze of enchantment.

Jian Xi’s mouth twitched, and she quickly stood up.

Jian Mingcheng’s eyebrows furrowed, his expression displeased.

"Big Brother, I told you, if you can’t protect our little sister, leave it to me. I’ve said it before: you’re good at business, but your head’s made of elm wood when it comes to protecting a woman. TSK!"

He stood 1.9 meters tall. Coupled with the charismatic aura he had honed over years in the spotlight, he didn’t look the least bit inferior to the billionaire Jian Mingcheng. In fact, he exuded an even more pronounced lazy, roguish charm.

Jian Mingcheng swung a fist, but Jian Chuxin quickly dodged.

"You brat! Are you teasing your Big Brother now?" Jian Mingcheng was both exasperated and furious.

"I came back specifically to save our little sister today." He walked over and indulgently ruffled Jian Xi’s hair. "Silly girl, your Second Brother is back. There’s nothing to fear."

An immense sense of security enveloped Jian Xi, and her eyes instantly welled up.