Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Husband, Say Something Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Husband, Say Something Lin Chuyi felt a lump in her throat that wouldn’t go up or down.
The situation was too disadvantageous for her. Being taken back to the police station meant losing her freedom and becoming very passive; only outside could she clear herself of the suspicion.
Without thinking, she stepped forward and took hold of Sheng Tingyuan’s arm, “My fiancé can also testify for me. I was in the hospital all night the day before yesterday and didn’t go anywhere else.”
Sheng Tingyuan looked at her sudden initiative and forcefully restrained the urge to pull his arm away.
He did indeed know that Lin Chuyi had not left Qi Hospital’s gates at all that night.
He had been looking for his fiancée recently, and it was not easy to finally get news of her. That’s why he had his men keep an eye on Qi Hospital, to prevent her from running away again and having to search for her once more.
He asked indifferently, “You acknowledge me as your fiancé now?”
Lin Chuyi looked up at him with a gentle expression, “When did I ever not acknowledge it? You have always been my fiancé, our elders decided on it. I won’t marry anyone but you.”
However, the police officer said, “Lin Chuyi, according to reports from relevant personnel, you do not have a fiancé, and this man is hired by you to secure bail.”
Lin Chuyi shook Sheng Tingyuan’s arm, “Honey, say something. They’re saying you’re hired by me!”
Sheng Tingyuan handed the police officer a business card, “My name is Sheng Tingyuan, and I am indeed her fiancé. I am not someone who can just be hired by anyone.”
His tone was icy, and his demeanor nonchalant, yet a sentence that should have sounded arrogant seemed somehow fitting when it came from him.
After looking at the business card, the police officer’s manner became respectful, “So you are Mr. Sheng. Since you vouch for her, the bail for your fiancée remains valid.”
Lin Chuyi craned her neck, trying to see what was written on Sheng Tingyuan’s business card that could make the police officer do such an about-face, but the officer had already put the card away.
“However, since she is now a major suspect, she cannot leave the city during our investigation.”
“Hmm, she won’t leave.”
Once the police officer received his assurance, he quickly left.
Lin Chuyi breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to thank him, she saw the man’s face turn cold as he pulled his arm back, as though he didn’t want her to touch him at all.
He spoke lightly, “Now, can we go and get our marriage certificate?”
Lin Chuyi looked at him skeptically, “Still want to get the marriage certificate? You were so reluctant even when I hugged your arm.”
“You weren’t really willing to hug it either; it was all just an act.”
“Knowing it’s an act, you still want to get the certificate?”
“Who I get the certificate with is all the same to me, but my mother likes you.”
What a filial son, but the problem is, he really had the wrong person!
But this time, Lin Chuyi didn’t explain.
Before she could clear her name, the existence of this “fiancé” was still necessary; otherwise, she could be taken away by the police at any minute.
She would just go along with the mistake for now. Once she had cleared the suspicion around herself, it wouldn’t be too late to explain.
“Getting the certificate so suddenly is too much for me to take. Could you give me a few days to adjust?”
“How many days do you need?”
“A month, maybe?”
“Three days.”
“Then how about half a month? Half a month is okay, right?”
“Two days.”
“A week then—a week should be okay, right? Getting a marriage certificate is a big deal; it can’t be too hasty.”
“One day.”
Lin Chuyi gave in, “Alright, alright, have it your way—three days it is.”
In three days, she should be able to find evidence to prove her innocence.
“I told my mother we would get the certificate today; since we can’t now, come back with me, and you explain to her yourself.”
“Ah, to see your mother again? Can’t you explain it yourself? I don’t need to go, right?”
“Would you rather see my mother or the police?”
“Your mother!”