CHAPTER 330: CHAPTER 272 COME OUT

Rong Wenming and his wife felt something was amiss. What did they mean by "found"? Wasn’t the potted plant delivered to the police station last night?

Why did it need to be "found" again?

They didn’t understand.

But they couldn’t bring themselves to voice their questions at this moment because their daughter had asked another question.

"How was it found?"

"I can’t give you the details here, and it’s not something brief enough to explain in just a few words! But it seems like there was some pressure from above... Anyway, the thing was found."

Rong Yan: ...

Pressure from above?

But considering something lost at the police station, of course, there’d be a serious investigation.

"So we don’t have an explanation?"

Qin Zhen: "The investigation is still ongoing, and there’s no final decision yet. However, Ming Liping has been taken away."

"That’s right, there’s another person involved in this case, and that is..."

Before he could say the name, Rong Yan blurted out, "It’s Xu Ke."

Qin Zhen was astonished, "Eh, how did you know?"

Rong Yan’s expression was very calm, "Because I just found out from Grandpa today that Xu Ke married into the Ming Family. So she must be involved in this... because..."

"Because of what?" Qin Zhen asked.

He had been busy all day, with details and specifics

Rong Yan’s lips curled up in a cold smile, "Because we have a grudge. Before the New Year, I was the one who sent her to the police station, someone who was supposed to be reformed at a farm... But she got out, and now with the Ming Family backing her, how could she not hate me?"

Hearing this, Qin Zhen’s eyes widened.

"There’s this issue too?" He really didn’t know.

Qin Ye nodded, "Last year, when Yanyan was taking her college entrance exams, she drugged her... causing Yanyan to perform poorly in the examination room due to her discomfort."

If it hadn’t been for Rong Yan’s exceptional performance this time, maybe people would say she couldn’t have passed anyway.

But, with Rong Yan having the top score in the province, Xu Ke was essentially forcing her to lose a year of study.

Qin Zhen’s face darkened, "So she really does have a history."

"The info from the police station says... Ming Liping claimed she just wanted to be friendly with the neighbors, so she gifted the potted plant. She said it was Xu Ke who first suggested it, and that Xu Ke found the plant. At that time, she didn’t think too much about it and so sent it to you as a housewarming gift, mainly wanting to patch up the relationship between the Qin and Ming Families through you."

Old Sir Qin chimed in: "You should urge Qi Yan about this matter, make sure he investigates thoroughly. We can’t let preconceived notions sway us; we must rely on the facts."

Qin Zhen immediately nodded, "I understand."

He glanced at his watch, "I have to go now."

Seeing him ready to leave, Madam Rong asked quickly: "Is Yu adapting well in the army?"

Qin Zhen couldn’t help but smile, "Aunt, Qin Yu only left this morning; within half a day, there’s nothing about adapting or not to speak of, but rest assured, he won’t be at a disadvantage, and besides, that guy is quite something, he made friends right away."

Now Old Sir Qin’s interest was piqued, "Who?"

"Qi Yan’s older brother’s thirteen-year-old son, Qi Quan. Seems like the two boys had a fight this morning, but ended up pals after..." He didn’t say that Qin Yu had actually beaten the other boy.

Rong Yan: "...Qi Quan? Was the person who named him serious?

Why not call him Qi Fa?

But, it is surprisingly quick for Qin Yu to make friends.

Indeed, a young man shouldn’t be cooped up at home all the time; he needs the vast sky."

"Alright, I’ll be off now."

Qin Zhen hadn’t expected to stay here this long.

"Take care." Now that Madam Rong heard Qin Yu was doing well, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She was most concerned for that child, so sensible.

Of course, she was also fond of Qin Mei, such a well-behaved girl.

After Qin Zhen left, Old Sir Qin didn’t feel like staying either. After all, with the matter of the Ming Family, he needed to demand justice.

Bullying his family’s children and using such vile means... did they think the Qin Family had no one left?

"Grandpa, let Qin Ye take you back," Rong Yan suggested.

Qin Ye couldn’t reject the offer.

He nodded, "Okay."

And Old Sir Qin would certainly not refuse. He didn’t know how much longer he had to live, maybe not even a day more!

Being close to his eldest grandson was something he earnestly desired.

The grandfather and grandson left.

At that point, Rong Wenming finally looked towards his daughter, "Yanyan, tell us about that potted plant. I don’t understand."

Rong Yan simply explained the matter of the missing item from last night.

Rong Wenming: ...

Madam Rong: ...

The couple was not pleased.

Rong Yan knew they would be angry.

"Okay, don’t be mad. If you ruin your health being angry, those people will probably be happy."

Qin Ye then escorted the man back to the Qin Family.

"You go back first; I’m going to the Ming Family."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ye immediately said, "There’s no need to go; wait for them to come to us."

Old Master Qin understood his meaning.

On reflection... it made a lot of sense.

"Right, let them come to us themselves." He had gotten ahead of himself.

"Then I’ll head back now." Qin Ye didn’t linger; he only had three days and many things to attend to.

"Okay." Old Master Qin was reluctant to part, but he knew relationships took time to build and couldn’t be rushed. "Your job is quite good, keep at it."

He had a guess of where Qin Ye might be working.

Qin Ye nodded, "I know."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Midway, he encountered Ming Liping and Xu Ke returning from the police station.

Neither Xu Ke nor Ming Liping expected to run into Qin Ye on the way home.

Ming Liping managed well, not showing any surprise.

But Xu Ke was a bit intimidated by Qin Ye.

For more than half a year, this was their first face-to-face encounter.

"...Qin, Qin Ye!" She greeted him, unable to avoid it.

Qin Ye’s gaze was sharp, chilling Xu Ke to the core, making her desperately want to flee.

Expecting Qin Ye to do or say something, she was surprised when, after a glance, he simply walked away with no expression.

As Xu Ke watched him go, relieved, she didn’t expect Ming Liping beside her to suddenly call out, "Qin Ye, wait a minute."

Qin Ye didn’t respond, his stride unbroken.

Seeing he wasn’t stopping, Ming Liping raised her voice, "Qin Ye, I had no idea that potted plant was problematic, I wouldn’t be so stupid as to gift it to you had I known. I was framed..."

Her words elicited no reaction from Qin Ye, but Xu Ke’s face turned dark.

Previously at the police station, she had been pointed out... If there hadn’t been a lack of direct evidence, she wouldn’t have been let out.

And now, here was Ming Liping throwing accusations again.

Just then, a figure appeared.