Chapter 625: Chapter 625: Stubborn Mouth_1 Chapter 625: Chapter 625: Stubborn Mouth_1 “Fine, fine… Keep playing tough.”
“Tell me what your preliminary investigation has revealed.”
“I can’t disclose internal information without any accurate results.”
Huo Beijiang didn’t respond. He just moved his wrist around, the joints of his fingers cracking with each movement. As he took a step forward, Ying Jiuming quickly retreated, waving his hands in surrender, “Alright, I’ll tell you.”
“Based on our preliminary investigation, He Jinlan slipped accidentally and drowned in the pool. Everyone else was in the front hall at the time. The lack of immediate rescue resulted in the tragedy. However, the final verdict will depend on the final testimonies and investigation results.”
Huo Beijiang furrowed his brows slightly. His handsome face looked serious, the earlier smirk now absent.
He had already anticipated that the incident would eventually be dismissed as an accidental fall into the water.
“I have to go!” He didn’t delay any longer, waving his hand as he headed towards the hall. Ning Di had been keeping a close eye on the Nan Fei siblings, she nodded at him as he approached.
“How is it?” Nan Fei asked softly.
“Nothing to worry about.” Huo Beijiang, tall and upright, stood before her. His broad chest emitted a reassuring strength. He slowly took Nan Fei’s hand into his, his calloused fingers gently rubbing her delicate skin.
Nan Fei wanted to pull her hand back, but he only held on tighter.
“Hmm?” Nan Fei looked up at him in confusion, “What’s wrong?”
“I’m really uneasy about leaving you alone.” His eyes dark and deep, looking at her as if he could draw her very soul into his own.
“Why don’t you come with me?”
“I can’t!” She hadn’t clarified things with her parents yet! She had to go home and notify her teacher.
“But really, I feel uneasy leaving you here.”
“How is it ‘leaving me here’? This is a place I’m familiar with. The Imperial City, on the other hand, is foreign to me.” She had been to the Imperial City in her previous life for a while, but that was to study painting with Yu Jingyi.
She had only lived in two places for a long time. One was Qi Li Town, where she grew up, and the other was the provincial city.
“Don’t worry, I’m there in the Imperial City! As long as you’re willing to go, I’ll definitely protect you.”
Nan Fei lightly pushed him away. His sudden sweet-talking took her by surprise. Although she now had the ability to protect herself, she was still pleased to hear his reassuring words.
“Boss, we’ve been given permission to leave!” Ning Di approached to inform them.
Huo Beijiang carried the sleeping Jiang Yang. They joined the crowd leaving the villa. The night’s events had been a nightmare for all the guests, everyone couldn’t wait to get into their cars and leave as soon as they exited the gate.
As Nan Fei was getting into the car, she caught a glimpse of a shadowy figure. Sensing something familiar about the figure, she quickly turned around to look, but the figure had already hurriedly boarded a black Santana and driven off.
Nan Fei felt that it was something familiar, but she just couldn’t remember who it was, so she gave up.
The next day, the incident at the He family’s villa was already reported in the local morning newspaper. He Rongxi was furious, he had already leaned on his connections to apply pressure, trying to suppress the incident.
Yet, it still made it to the newspapers, it was clear that someone was trying to sabotage him behind the scenes.
“Humph! Such bad luck.” He Rongxi slapped his hand on the living room coffee table, “She’s dead and she’s still causing trouble.”
PS: Ahhh… Damn it, participating in an activity seriously delayed my writing! I’m really sorry! If I don’t produce much more tomorrow, you can all send me razorblades!