Lin Xinlan looked at him incredulously, demanding,
"Is this also a result you all have arranged? To completely clear the Mafia of any blame and push all responsibility onto both of them? Qiao Yiyang, don’t be too despicable! The murderer is Rong Mingyan, it’s the Mafia, others might not know the truth, but I do..."
"So what?!" Qiao Yiyang abruptly stood up, cutting off her words with a cold tone.
His eyes dark with intensity, he asked, "So you want to go and accuse us? Xinlan, you’re too naive, even if you do tell, the police won’t find any evidence that it was the Mafia. Plus, this is a gang fight; they’re too lazy to care. Also, by letting them know the truth, are you trying to force Mingyan to kill them? Do you think they can stand against the Mafia?!"
Lin Xinlan was left speechless by his retort.
Yes, if they knew the truth, they would only hate Rong Mingyan, and with the temperament of Mother Rong, she might even fight him to the death.
But how could they possibly contend with the Mafia.
"So you’re saying we let Rong Mingyan continue his hypocrisy?" she murmured.
Seeing her wavering slightly, Qiao Yiyang softened his expression and said, "It’s their business, better not to get involved. Let me tell you the truth, Rong Shaoze’s grandfather has already suffered a stroke and is paralyzed upon hearing of his misfortune."
Lin Xinlan looked at him in shock, disbelief filling her eyes.
"Really. If he knew that it was another of his grandsons who brought harm to Rong Shaoze, what do you think would happen to him?"
He would surely be furious to death, heartbroken to death.
He just lost a son, and now he has lost a grandson.
If he knew the truth, he might die from it...
"Furthermore, Rong Shaoze’s mother is also in extreme grief, emotionally very unstable. Originally, Mingyan didn’t plan to spare her either but decided not to act against her since he saw no threat from her. Xinlan, if you reveal the truth, you will be responsible for killing both of them."
Lin Xinlan shuddered, her face turning pale in an instant.
Rong Shaoze, I can’t even reveal the truth of your misfortune, what more can I do for you?
If you knew your grandfather and mother were in trouble, you would be very sad, wouldn’t you?
So for their sake, must I pretend as if I know nothing?
"Xinlan, heed my advice and stay out of the Rong Family’s affairs. Rong Shaoze is dead, and with his death, the hatred in Mingyan’s heart may fade. Otherwise, it will be endless and more people will die. You have no relationship with the Rong Family, and now you’re rid of Rong Shaoze, you can forget about them and start a new life."
Lin Xinlan looked into his sincere eyes, feeling lost.
Once, she had longed to break free from Rong Shaoze and start a new life, but now that the opportunity had come, she found it hard to let go.
Everything about Rong Shaoze had deeply embedded itself in her heart; how could she possibly forget him and start anew.
"Qiao Yiyang, thank you for telling me all this. However, I still have to go back to the Rong family, Rong Shaoze is now gone, and I have to take care of his family for him."
She hid her emotions very well, not showing any hint of sorrow.
Qiao Yiyang’s expression darkened, he said displeased, "I’ve said so much, and none of it has sunk in. You’ve actually fallen for Rong Shaoze, haven’t you?!"
She looked him directly in the eyes, unafraid, "If someone repeatedly risked their life for me, I would care for them too."