novelraw Chapter 853 - 634: Who Is Fanning the Flames Behind the Scenes? (Part 2)
Chapter 853 - 634: Who Is Fanning the Flames Behind the Scenes? (Part 2)
The fifteen-year-old case was dug up again, with the names of those involved clearly listed in a blog post.The most talked-about person was Wu Yao’s brother, Wu Rong.
As soon as the issue was raised, netizens turned into detectives, digging through past news reports.
The relevant departments did not dare to take the blog post lightly, but the list of those involved was alarming, so almost all law enforcement officers were in a wait-and-see state.
They just hoped this was a false alarm that would gradually disappear.
However, things did not develop as they wished. The lengthy blog post began spreading by the tens and hundreds of thousands, with the rate of re-posting escalating much faster than expected.
And so...
It was clear to anyone with insight that this was not just a whim of Wu Yao’s family, but someone was fanning the flames behind the scenes.
Within a day, the blog post was shared over 800,000 times, with millions of views.
This rate of spread was simply astonishing.
In the evening, Wu Rong was in his study, picking up and hanging up the phone, lifting it and putting it down.
His phone was nearly overwhelmed with calls, but he couldn’t get through to Lu Ping even once.
Was Lu Ping entirely refusing to communicate with him...?
This really left Wu Rong at a loss as to how to tackle the problem.
Wu Rong’s wife knocked on the study door, brought in some tea, and seeing his worried face, she murmured,
"Isn’t this just a small matter? What can Lu Ping really do, can she truly bring a fifteen-year-old case to light?"
"You don’t understand... If it was just Lu Ping acting alone, it would be nothing, but I just feel it’s too much of a coincidence."
"What’s the coincidence?"
"That document is now missing, and then this incident happened, isn’t that quite a coincidence..."
Wu Rong narrowed his eyes, the unease in his heart growing heavier.
"What exactly is Lu Ping thinking..."
Wu Rong tightened his lips. What else did she know?
"Why do you care what she’s thinking! What are you afraid of? Even if the prosecutors want to reopen the case, so what? It’s been so long, there’s no evidence left. What can a widow achieve?"
The woman’s words were full of disdain for Lu Ping.
"Even if she has someone supporting her, old cases are hard to overturn. If the prosecution really picks it up, it would still land back in your hands."
"You’re not just a small director anymore... Ah Rong, just relax."
The woman wrapped her arms around Wu Rong’s neck from behind, affectionately calling his name.
Wu Rong remained cold-faced, pulling her hands off, took a deep breath,
"Leave, and don’t come back in to disturb me. I need to think clearly."
"What else do you need to think about! I can see that Lu Ping can’t sit still any longer!"
"..."
"All these years, I never said a word when you visited her and her son every month. I’ve been generous, but isn’t that woman your old flame?"
"Shut up, will you ever stop?"
"I’m speaking the truth! She’s been widowed for years, raising a child alone. Doesn’t she feel wronged? Not having a man around, isn’t she lonely?"
"These years have passed, she wouldn’t just now..."
"It’s because she’s getting old that she’s restless! She’s worried about not being cared for as she ages. When her son is grown, he’ll leave her too."
"I see, she’s aiming for you now!"
"She’s just trying to get your attention, trying to make her presence known!"
The woman said with certainty.
Wu Rong closed his eyes.
His heart was even more troubled.
In fact, he more than his wife, hoped that this was Lu Ping’s mindset in causing this trouble.
But he understood Lu Ping far better than his wife...
He also hoped Lu Ping would show vulnerability, being unable to hold it together, to show a hint of regret and remorse.
But she didn’t. Even after fifteen years of widowhood, even with that man labeled as a "traitor cop," she didn’t feel she married wrongly.
"Get out."
Wu Rong said in a steady voice.
"Ah Rong... don’t you believe what I’m saying?"
"Get the hell out!"
"..."
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The topic continued to ferment.
Su Xiaomeng returned home, and Bai Sixian had just finished preparing dinner.
"Huh? Where’s Dad? Not back yet?"
"He’s on his way, should be just a few minutes."
Bai Sixian said, "The botanical garden is almost complete, and for the next phase of construction, he has to personally oversee it, especially the plant irrigation system. It’s much harder to fix once built if issues arise."
"Can his health hold up? Is it okay for him to be running around like this during recovery?"
Su Xiaomeng looked concerned.
Back then, her father was seriously injured; a hundred days for muscle and bone injuries were needed, but a hundred days might not be enough for a full recovery.
"Let him move. These three months really have stifled him."
Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips. Since her mother said so, she didn’t nag further.
Sure enough, in no time, Su Chengji returned,
"It’s September, and it’s still this hot. Beijing’s weather is really..."
"Dad."
"Oh, Xiao Meng, home so early today? Oh my, the food’s ready? I’ll go change clothes quickly!"
With that, Su Chengji rushed into the bedroom to change.
Su Xiaomeng led Shuangshuang and Huang Huang to wash their hands and sat at the dining table.
Bai Sixian turned on the TV, coinciding with the news broadcast.
Su Xiaomeng seemed a bit surprised, as they usually watched TV after dinner, but today it was on during the meal...
However, Su Xiaomeng didn’t pay much attention to it.
Dinner commenced.
Just feeding Shuangshuang and Huang Huang kept Xiao Meng quite busy.
As for the news on TV, Su Xiaomeng wasn’t really paying attention.
But just because Xiao Meng wasn’t paying attention didn’t mean Bai Sixian was indifferent.
"For a case from fifteen years ago to be revisited now, what were they thinking?"
Bai Sixian casually remarked, glancing at the news on TV.
Only then did Su Xiaomeng shift her attention, glanced at the TV...
Then nonchalantly said,
"Things have cause and effect. Since we’re not involved, how could we know..."
She spoke as a total outsider, coolly blowing on a spoonful of custard to cool it, before bringing it to Shuangshuang’s lips.
"This lengthy blog post was uploaded on Weibo this morning?"
Bai Sixian seemed to muse to herself, "Only a day’s passed, and it’s spread so widely... I feel like someone is pushing it from behind."
"Maybe."
Su Xiaomeng responded.
The spread of this magnitude suggested someone assisting Lu Ping from the shadows wasn’t hard to guess.
Once this issue commenced, timing was crucial.
She was intent on catching Wu Rong off guard, giving him no time to react.
If the case truly gets reopened and investigated layer by layer, it would eventually be in Wu Rong’s hands...
Bai Sixian watched Su Xiaomeng. She was still busy feeding Shuangshuang and Huang Huang. The kids were capable of feeding themselves but invariably made a mess on their faces and mouths.
Despite her mother’s gaze on her, she remained oblivious.
Bai Sixian appeared composed, but internally she was tumultuous, unable to calm.
After that, Bai Sixian didn’t say much, and after dinner, Xiao Meng played with Shuangshuang and Huang Huang for a while before heading into the study.
She had some work left unfinished.
It wouldn’t take long, but just as she was halfway through, the study door was knocked on, and Bai Sixian entered without waiting for her response, closing the door behind her.
"Mom?"
Su Xiaomeng raised her eyebrows. Seeing her mother walking directly towards her, she finally sensed something unusual.
"Is there something you need?"
Bai Sixian didn’t intend to twist words like Su Xiaomeng, instead she got straight to the point,
"This blog post was only published online this morning, but you already had it on your phone last night."
"..."
Su Xiaomeng felt a sinking feeling in her heart.
"Su Xiaomeng, you’re the president of the Yin Family, and the things you need to do, I cannot interfere. But at home, you are my daughter, and as your mother, can I ask what exactly you’re up to, what your aim is..."