Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 381 - 261: Only the Last Person Left on the List (2 updates 2)

Chapter 381: Chapter 261: Only the Last Person Left on the List (2 updates 2)

Shi Nian raised his eyes: "George’s case."

Tang Yanqing had said that An Cheng was a career-driven female prosecutor, who usually wouldn’t discuss the progress of a case with unrelated personnel before a trial. So if you want to talk to her, you must choose the right moment, when she’s in a good mood.

For example, when she’s well-fed and satisfied.

An Cheng raised an eyebrow: "What’s there left to discuss about the case? Didn’t George confess at the police station?"

"Does Inspector An think so too?" Shi Nian put away all jokes and assumed a serious look: "Does Inspector An think this case is over, that George is the real culprit?"

An Cheng stared at Shi Nian and suddenly chuckled lightly.

"Shi Nian, stop teasing me. I heard that at the site where the corpse was discovered, you slapped George twice in the face on the spot. Didn’t you also confirm that he is the real murderer of Nisha?"

Shi Nian lowered his eyes: "I was acting."

"If even Inspector An was fooled, then I can truly rest assured."

An Cheng crossed her arms: "Why were you acting? Or rather, if you suspect George isn’t the real culprit, why didn’t you tell the police the truth? Are you going to let us wrong an innocent person?"

Shi Nian took a deep breath: "Although George isn’t the person I am looking for, he’s not innocent either."

An Cheng squinted her eyes: "What is it exactly that you know, which the police and we do not?"

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Tang Yanyi returned home very late.

The Tang Family were all asleep; none of the bedroom windows had lights on. In the large old mansion, only the dim red lights along the corridor remained.

As Tang Yanyi walked, she found herself deep in thought.

Stepping onto the staircase, turning the corner, she suddenly heard a voice: "Xiao Yi."

Tang Yanyi was startled, feeling as if the roots of her hairs stood up.

Glancing back, she saw Tang Yanqing leaning against a long pillar at the corner of the corridor, arms crossed, squinting at her.

Only then did she sigh lightly, a subtle joy rising in her heart.

"Little brother, aren’t you asleep yet?"

"Hmm, waiting for you."

Tang Yanyi’s heart warmed instantly.

Tang Yanqing first turned and walked towards the study: "Follow me."

The old house’s wood was all made of small-leaf red sandalwood. Even on such a winter night, though the temperature was not high, the study was filled with the overlapping scent of sandalwood and books, gently wafting into one’s nostrils.

Tang Yanyi, holding the rabbit-like pounding of her heart, shyly raised her eyes: "Little brother, what do you want to say?"

Tang Yanqing sat down, raised his eyes to stare at her: "...You single-handedly escorted George back, well done. But I still can’t believe you could escort him back so smoothly all by yourself. Tell me, why did George surrender so obediently?"

Tang Yanyi’s heart skipped a beat: "Little brother, you doubt my ability? Besides, while we were in China, there was the cooperation of the Shanghai police. How could he not surrender obediently?"

Tang Yanqing squinted his eyes: "Know oneself and know the enemy, and you will be invincible in a hundred battles. These opponents, I’ve studied them earlier and deeper than you. I know what kind of people they are. Even with the coordination of the Shanghai police, if George wanted to, he could have escaped from you when the plane took off and reached international waters. However, not only did he not escape, he cooperated in every way and obediently came back to face trial with you."

Tang Yanqing paused, glancing at her: "I don’t want to underestimate your capabilities, but I don’t want to overstate them either—tell me, what deal did you two have in private?"

Tang Yanyi gripped the edge of the table tightly, taking a deep breath.

As expected, nothing escapes little brother’s eyes.

She bit her lip, turning her head away: "Alright, I admit, I cooperated with George. He agreed to obediently return to face trial, and I promised him, to help him bring down Huangfu Hua Zhang!"

Tang Yanqing slightly raised an eyebrow, not surprised.

He chuckled softly: "I didn’t expect George to be willing to risk himself just to bring down Huangfu Hua Zhang."

Tang Yanyi nodded: "Initially, I didn’t expect it either. But he made it clear; he’s been fighting with Huangfu Hua Zhang for more than ten years, never winning once. He gradually understood that relying on ordinary strategies, he would still lose. Only by playing the most ruthless game, risking himself, could he bring Huangfu Hua Zhang down."

"How does he plan to do it?" Tang Yanqing squinted at Tang Yanyi.

Tang Yanyi shook her head: "He didn’t specifically tell me in advance, just said, let Huangfu Hua Zhang continue believing he’s winning. When one gets complacent, they’ll show their flaws; only in constant victories does one gradually lose vigilance and caution."

Tang Yanqing listened, raising his long brows, and didn’t speak for a long time.

Tang Yanyi was a bit worried: "Little brother! Are you... angry with me?"

Tang Yanqing suddenly let out a chuckle, "No, I was just thinking about this George. I must say, what he said aligns with my thoughts. He truly is a worthy descendant of the Ford family."

Tang Yan Yi’s eyes lit up and she quickly moved closer, "Brother, do you mean that you also agree with George? Or is it that you’ve long been wary of Huangfu Huazhang?"

Tang Yanqing turned his gaze to focus on Tang Yan Yi, "What do you think?"

Tang Yan Yi was delighted, "Great! Brother, we can fight side by side again!"

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The case at Yanwu Square was concluded, but Old Qiao had yet to submit his report.

In the pantry, enemies met by a narrow path; Tang Yanqing and Old Qiao bumped into each other again.

The former Tang Yanqing, even if he ran into Old Qiao, could look past him entirely and continue with his own rhythm, doing his own thing, making Old Qiao’s teeth itch with arrogance.

But today, Tang Yanqing took the initiative to greet Old Qiao, eyeing the report he had unconsciously carried with him all the way and cracked a teasing smile, "Why so diligent? Even bringing the report along to pour a cup of coffee. Is it that you don’t want to waste even a few minutes waiting for coffee, writing the report while waiting?"

Old Qiao just then realized he was holding that report and quickly barked, "Stop spouting nonsense!"

Tang Yanqing rested his elbow on the table edge, rocking his heel, "So it’s that you finally closed a case and can’t wait for the whole bureau to know how formidable you are, hence you’re parading around with this closing report."

Old Qiao’s eyes seethed with rage, "Tang Yanqing, I say, if you don’t provoke me even for a day, does your whole body itch?"

The coffee gurgled as it finished brewing, and after Tang Yanqing’s mischievous banter, he took Old Qiao’s empty cup and filled it with coffee first.

Such a sudden shift of arrogance to deference genuinely startled Old Qiao, "Hey! What do you mean by this now? Did you secretly spit in my cup?"

Tang Yanqing chuckled, leaning over with his coffee cup and standing shoulder to shoulder with Old Qiao, even jestingly nudging Old Qiao with his shoulder, "...Looking at your hesitance with that report, it clearly shows you’re not fully at ease with the case being closed. You’re worried this case was solved too easily, fearing there might be unresolved details."

Old Qiao’s hand shook, nearly spilling the coffee onto the report.

He hurriedly placed the coffee cup down, staring wide-eyed at Tang Yanqing, "Who told you?"

Tang Yanqing grinned mischievously, pointing a finger at Old Qiao’s chest, "I heard it from here."

Old Qiao shot him a wary glare, grabbing his coffee cup and moving to the table seating area, drinking his coffee with head bent.

Tang Yanqing, smiling with squinted eyes, drew closer, "Why not tell me? Maybe I can offer some advice."

"Get lost!" Old Qiao immediately clutched the report defensively with both hands.

Tang Yanqing shook his head, "Rest assured, I swear this is purely personal. I won’t tell anyone or use it to curry favor with the police inspector. Not even your subordinates will know. This case is still yours, and the credit is all yours, I won’t compete for it."

Old Qiao remained wide-eyed and skeptical.

Tang Yanqing gave him an earnest look, "They say insiders are confused, while bystanders are clear. What you can’t fathom no matter how hard you think about it, perhaps I can solve with a word. Old Qiao, everyone knows George confessed, the police inspector is waiting on your report, you can’t keep delaying it."

Old Qiao took a deep breath, "...You’re right, it does feel like this case was closed too easily. Yanwu Square has existed for over a decade, secretly dealing with so many big figures, the depths are treacherous. I was prepared for a long haul with this case, yet never expected it to be solved so smoothly."

Old Qiao glanced up at Tang Yanqing, "So smooth... it makes me anxious. It feels like something’s not right."

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The night was deep and heavy.

Huangfu Huazhang, by the light of an old lamp, looked at the crumpled piece of paper in his hand.

On the newspaper spread flat on the desk, there was a report about Nisha’s body being discovered. George’s confession, due to his identity, attracted significant attention.

Huangfu Huazhang picked up a pen and crossed off the first item on the paper: "Yanwu Square, and its controlling figure."

On the paper, only one stark option remained: Mr. Tang.

Xia Zuo entered silently, bowing, "The company and the Ford family have also sent words, expressing surprise that George turned out to be such a person. Everyone is thankful that 15 years ago they chose you as the helm of the family and company, otherwise the family’s and company’s situation today would be unimaginable."

Huangfu curled his lips, "The eldest son of the Ford family... Have those old men finally made up their minds to remove him from the Ford family?"

Xia Zuo nodded with a smile, "Inevitably so."

"If back then you defeated George, yet there were still those in the Ford family who believed George’s lineage was purer than yours, wanting to protect him, now they must be forced to make a painful decision for the family’s reputation. After all, Tong’s wife’s business is a great sin unacceptable in modern society, and they can’t bear such infamy."

Huangfu Huazhang nodded with a slight smile, "15 years, finally the wait is over."

Xia Zuo quietly glanced at the slip of paper.

The remaining, sole name seemed slender but carried so much weight, both understood this well.

Xia Zuo pondered lightly, "...Sir, should we continue from here?"