Ch. 421..430
Chapter 421: #Mo Family Takes Advantage to Bully Others# Climbs to the Top of Trending Searches Ding-dong, the elevator doors slowly opened.
Qiao Ruoxin followed Mrs. Mo out of the elevator.
They walked all the way to the parking lot; the driver had been waiting there and opened the car door for them.
She and Mrs. Mo got into the car, and the driver drove away from the hospital.
The trailing bodyguard vehicles also followed in succession. It seemed Li Yi had already dealt with everything?
Qiao Ruoxin cautiously stole a glance at Mrs. Mo beside her and couldn’t believe that the usually dignified and unworldly Mrs. Mo could be so ruthless when she set her mind to it.
It’s no wonder they say no one from a wealthy family is a simple character.
She wondered what state Li Yi was beaten into; he couldn’t have been seriously crippled, could he?
Feeling unsettled, she couldn’t help but start to explain, “Madam, please don’t take seriously what he said just now. I’ve only ever known one man, Mo Chen, from the beginning to the end, and I haven’t dated any other boyfriends.”
Mrs. Mo scoffed with disdain, a laugh escaping her, “Of course I know. My son is so excellent, after being with him, who else could you possibly admire? He’s nearly spoiled you to the heavens, who could offer you such treatment if you were with someone else?”
“…”
Qiao Ruoxin was stunned.
She really hadn’t expected Mrs. Mo to react this way.
Mrs. Mo glanced at her indifferently, “You think I was completely unaware of your romance? I knew everything.”
“…”
Was she referring to two years ago, when Mo Chen returned to the country and confessed his feelings to her?
She had always thought that Mo Chen had kept it a secret from his family, but Mrs. Mo not only knew about it but hadn’t tried to stop it?
Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes widened, not knowing how to react.
Mrs. Mo snorted coldly, “That brat came back to the country and never stayed home. When I had someone investigate, he was following you every day like an obsessed stalker. I figured he would make a move on you, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. Besides, he has employed bodyguards to protect you for so many years, how could I be unaware? It would be difficult not to know.”
Qiao Ruoxin’s mouth twitched involuntarily, feeling as if she had been given a live broadcast of her romance, always under observation.
Mrs. Mo continued, “I’ve known since the first day he pursued you. Where you guys went to dine, your dates, including all your progress, I knew it all.”
“Mrs. Mo! I…” she interrupted in time, conscious of the driver who was driving.
“So, of course, I know you’ve only been with my son from start to finish, but as for these two years you’ve been missing…”
Mrs. Mo hadn’t finished speaking when Qiao Ruoxin quickly defended herself, “In these two years, I didn’t date anyone, there were no other men!”
“It’s best if that’s the case.”
Mrs. Mo smiled faintly. What could she do? Since it was someone Mo Chen liked, she would learn to accept it, especially now that there was a pregnancy, and twins at that.
…
Evening.
#MoFamilyUsesTheirPowerToBullyOthers# rocketed to the top of the trending searches, exploding.
The topic had reached a hundred million views, with a video of Li Yi getting beaten up being posted on Weibo, which showed him in a sorry state.
According to insiders, the person doing the beating was the Mo Family’s bodyguard, apparently instructed by Mrs. Mo.’
The internet erupted with heated comments.
[Damn! The Mo Family is getting more and more outrageous, even daring to rough up Young Master Li? What hope is there for us commoners in the future?]
[Does the Mo Family think they are invincible? Acting as if they can cover the sky with one hand! Dear noble lady, your son is now a murder suspect, and here you are having bodyguards beating people up????]
“With a mother like that, what kind of good son can she raise? I’m increasingly convinced that Mo Chen was the one behind the girl’s fall from a building ten years ago!”
“This family is truly formidable, aiming to dominate the area. Son a murder suspect, mother has bodyguard beat people up, does Mo Tian have any dark history? Definitely, someone in the know should come out and spill the beans.”
“Hey, didn’t someone reveal before that the real perpetrator behind the girl’s fall from a building ten years ago was a young master with the last name Li? Could it be Li Yi? How old was Li Yi ten years ago?”
“To the person above! Li Yi was exactly 19 years old ten years ago! Could the whistleblower have been talking about Li Yi? That’s terrifying!”
“Y’all quit your nonsense. If the murderer were Li Yi, the Mo Family would have clarified by now. Up to now, not a peep—they definitely got Mo Chen playing possum.”
“Tsk tsk… Madam Mo really, during such a sensitive period, doesn’t know to keep a low profile, insisting on keeping the Mo Family in the trending searches for our enjoyment every day, huh?”
“I personally don’t mind. Who has more gossip about the wealthy circle? I’m very interested in this mysterious world of the rich and powerful.”
“I know one, it’s said that Mo Chen’s third uncle is in jail for killing his wife, and it seems he’s still not out yet.”
“Tsk tsk, is that true what you’re saying above? If it is, then ‘like beam, like pillar’ indeed.”
“Qiao Ruoxin just got engaged to Mo Chen, has she jumped into a pit of fire? Will Mo Chen go mad and kill his wife in the future? It’s too scary to even think about.”
“My poor goddess, could my goddess, sister Qiao, really be that unlucky? Is it too late for her to break up now?”
“I heard they’re already pregnant, so how can they split up? Definitely can’t break it off, your goddess is waiting to become a wealthy lady, who knew something like this would happen halfway through.”
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The Mo Family Estate.
After taking a bath, Qiao Ruoxin lay on the bed and boredly picked up her phone to scroll through Weibo. When she saw this trending topic, she almost choked with laughter.
Needless to say, it must have been Li Yi who bought the trending spot, just to try to control the direction of public opinion.
Despicable and shameless to the extreme.
Qiao Ruoxin glanced at the time. Why hadn’t Mo Chen returned yet at this hour?
She briefly checked the comment section of the trending topic, it was a mess she couldn’t bear to look at—she hadn’t expected there to be so many people online who resented the rich.
Suddenly, the bedroom door was pushed open.
She looked up and sure enough, she saw the tall and handsome figure of the man.
The corners of her mouth unconsciously revealed a smile, then she threw off the covers, put on her slippers, and walked towards the man, throwing herself into his embrace.
Mo Chen looked down at the soft body in his arms and embraced her back. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?”
“Waiting for you to come back. Why have you been coming home so late these days?”
“I’ve been busy with a lot lately. You don’t need to wait for me, just sleep if you’re tired, okay?” He propped his chin on top of her head, gently stroking her back.
In fact, he too wanted to come home earlier to be with Little Ghost, but he really couldn’t get away.
Qiao Ruoxin nodded, “I know. Did you see the trending topic on Weibo today? Actually, it’s because Li Yi was being a jerk first, he provoked me and your mom, that’s why that video is online…”
“I’ve already had someone take down the trending topic. It should disappear in about ten minutes.”
“Go take a bath then, to ease the tiredness,” she said.
“Hmm.”
The man bent down to kiss her forehead, then released her and headed toward the bathroom, taking off his suit jacket along the way and tossing it on the bench at the end of the bed.
Only after the bathroom door had closed did Qiao Ruoxin sigh helplessly.
She wondered whether those private detectives had found anything out yet. It had been several days, and if this went on, who knew what rumors the people online would conjure up next.
Chapter 422: Miss Qiao, there’s a man looking for you, he says he’s your friend. The next day, early morning.
Qiao Ruoxin was called to get up early, and after breakfast, she began prenatal education classes under the supervision of Mrs. Mo.
She felt that she was going to be driven crazy sooner or later, while also enduring the feeling of morning sickness.
The Mo Family had specially hired the most famous prenatal teacher in the country for her, making her feel drowsy during the lessons.
Mrs. Mo, on the other hand, listened very carefully, to prevent any mistakes after the child was born.
“Miss Qiao, this piece of music can calm your baby in the womb and make them feel comfortable…”
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help but ridicule in her heart, the baby isn’t even fully shaped yet, how could it have any mood?
These prenatal teachers really know how to bluff, but Mrs. Mo actually fell for it.
She was almost falling asleep listening to this music, which was practically a lullaby. If the baby in her belly really had emotions, it would probably be sleeping soundly now.
After the class, they continued with lessons about emotional adjustment during pregnancy and sleeping postures, among other things…
All sorts of pregnancy details were covered.
“Ruoxin, listen carefully, all of this will be useful during your pregnancy. In case we aren’t around and something unexpected happens, you will need this knowledge.”
Mrs. Mo looked at her distracted appearance and couldn’t resist reminding her.
Indeed, still just a child, nowhere near looking like a mother, just a child herself.
But then again, Qiao Ruoxin is indeed still quite young, so she thought to give her more time.
…
After the prenatal class, Qiao Ruoxin used the excuse of wanting some fresh air to walk around the estate.
Breathing in the fresh air, she felt a lot more alert; that prenatal music was making her extremely sleepy.
A maid at her side supported her, “Miss Qiao, the madam is doing this for your good, please bear with it. After all, you are not yet three months pregnant, and the madam has been worried that something might go wrong. The first three months of pregnancy are very important.”
Qiao Ruoxin smiled, “I know, that’s why I’ve been trying to cooperate as much as possible.”
At that moment, the maid’s phone rang. She answered someone’s call, and her face changed slightly.
“Miss Qiao, there’s a man looking for you, saying he is a friend of yours and has something important to discuss.”
“A man? A friend?”
Qiao Ruoxin looked puzzled. Did she still have male friends? They were probably all scared off by Mo Chen by now.
She didn’t dare to have any male friends anymore, but since he had come to see her, she should meet with him. Who knows, he might be someone important.
“Let him come over, I want to see who it is.”
“Okay,” the maid replied.
After about fifteen minutes, Qiao Ruoxin stood in the garden, looking down at her slightly protruding belly, which had rounded out a bit recently, showing signs of twins.
The maid brought the man over, “Miss Qiao, he’s here.”
The moment Qiao Ruoxin looked up, she was taken aback. It was that private detective, who’d even professed to have pursued her before, and been her deskmate…
She remembered that he had really annoyed Mo Chen then.
Qiao Ruoxin glanced at the maid: “You go ahead with your work, I’ll call you if I need something.”
“Alright.” The maid then turned and walked away.
Only she and the private detective were left alone.
“Detective, is there something the matter? If you need something, you should be looking for Mo Chen, not me.”
“You’re probably not aware, but Mo has completely lost trust in us private detectives. No matter what evidence we show him, he doesn’t believe it, so I’ve come to you. I want you to take me to him.”
Qiao Ruoxin nodded with understanding, “Oh… I see, you can’t see him, so you want me to take you to him?”
“Right.”
She was somewhat doubtful, “But have you really found any evidence? Otherwise, it’s better not to bother him. He’s so busy these days, he really doesn’t have any time to waste on you all.”
At first, she thought that hiring these private detectives might yield some progress, but several days had gone by with seemingly no advancement at all.
The man frowned, “I do have a bit of progress, but I need Mo’s help to get the evidence.”
A glint of curiosity flashed through Qiao Ruoxin’s beautiful eyes, “What evidence?”
“I heard from that couple that along with the security footage, their daughter’s employee badge was also sent to them back then. Therefore, I want to see if there are any fingerprints left on the badge by the murderer—it could lead to a breakthrough; otherwise, it’s difficult to investigate this decade-old case.”
After hearing what the man said, Ruoxin’s gaze flickered. This was indeed a new lead, but getting that employee badge would require Mo Chen’s help.
She furrowed her brow, thinking for a moment, then suddenly looked up, “Let’s go, we’ll find Mo Chen.”
…
Thus, she took the private detective directly to Hengzhong Group to find Mo Chen.
If the private detective had gone alone, he would have surely been turned away. Mo was too occupied these days to listen to the private detectives’ tentative theories.
An hour later.
Hengzhong Group.
Qiao Ruoxin, along with the private detective, made straight for the executive office floor.
Upon seeing her, Secretary Jiang immediately stood up and came out to greet her, “Miss Qiao, what brings you here? Director Mo is in a high-level meeting. Is there something important? Should I notify him?”
“No need; we’ll wait for him in his office. After his meeting, he can come straight there.”
“Very well.” Secretary Jiang was exceedingly respectful. After all, she was the future mistress of the Mo Family—no one dared neglect her.
Qiao Ruoxin led the private detective into Mo Chen’s office.
She sat down on the sofa in the waiting area, glanced at the private detective, “Please take a seat. Wait a while, he’s been rather busy lately.”
“Okay.”
A moment later, Secretary Jiang brought in a cup of coffee and a glass of clear water; the water, clearly meant for Qiao Ruoxin.
She was now a VIP for protection and needed close attention to her dietary safety at all times.
Qiao Ruoxin picked up the glass, noticed it was still warm, and appreciated the thoughtfulness of the secretaries with a small smile, then took a sip.
Since becoming pregnant, she felt like a national treasure, constantly shielded by others, and like a useless person no longer capable of doing anything.
Half an hour later, the office door was pushed open.
She turned and saw Mo Chen, clad in a navy blue suit, walk in. His handsome face lit up with warmth upon seeing her, but when he noticed the private detective, dark clouds swiftly gathered on his face.
This man sure changed his expression fast.
Ruoxin couldn’t help feeling helpless and stood up to explain, “Mo Chen, brother, the private detective has something to say to you, and it’s important!”
Mo Chen strode over with long steps, a hint of irritation on his handsome face, reached her, and enveloped her slender waist with his arm, speaking in a low voice, “What is it? Another story about how you knew each other before, and he pursued you?”
Chapter 423: Confronting Simon Face to Face “…”
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help but lightly slap the man’s back, glaring at him.
This dog of a man was really petty when it came to emotions, nitpicking over every little thing.
Mo Chen looked down at her indignantly glaring with those beautiful eyes, her cute face framed by fury, his large hand caressing her waist, “Try glaring at me one more time?”
The air was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.
“Ahem…”
The private detective, having had enough of watching the couple’s display, finally couldn’t stand it and coughed twice. If it went on like this, when would they ever get to the main point, to discuss serious matters?
Only then did Qiao Ruoxin realize there was someone else present, and smiled awkwardly, her cheeks unable to stop blushing.
“Well, just listen to what he has to say, okay? I’ve heard everything, and I think this evidence is very important. It might help you overturn your situation and completely clear your name,” she said sincerely, looking up into the man’s dark eyes.
Mo Chen stared at her for a few seconds and in the end, it wasn’t the private detective who moved him, but her.
The man sat on the sofa, pulling Qiao Ruoxin down to sit beside him.
Mo Chen slowly uttered in a deep voice, “Speak.”
…
After letting the private detective lay out his doubts and reasoning, the atmosphere in the office was frozen for a long time; no one spoke.
Qiao Ruoxin and the private detective both waited for Mo Chen’s response.
Mo Chen, however, slightly narrowed his eyes, his jawline tense, looking pensive.
Just when the private detective was about to say something else, Qiao Ruoxin signaled him with her eyes to stay quiet; Mo Chen needed calm at this moment.
Whenever Mo Chen needed to make a decision, he would become particularly calm and silent, as if he were a non-existent being.
After what seemed like an eternity, Mo Chen finally spoke, looking at the private detective, “Are you sure we can take what that couple said seriously?”
“Confirmed, I’ve questioned them myself. They claim to have it on them right now, but they’re being protected by someone, and I can’t get close to them, let alone know where they live or who’s protecting them,” the detective replied.
Mo Chen stood up and walked over to the desk, opened a drawer, took out his phone, and made a call, “Find out where that couple is living now, I want information within ten minutes.”
Then, he hung up the phone.
Three minutes later, the phone vibrated.
The man answered the call, and after hearing the report, his brows furrowed, seemingly displeased, and he ended the call.
Qiao Ruoxin stood up and walked over, unable to help asking, “Well, did you find out?”
Mo Chen glanced at her, his voice cold and composed, “They’re living in a villa owned by the Lawrence Family here in the country.”
With a thunderous roar!
Qiao Ruoxin felt as if she had been struck, how could it be the Lawrence Family again!
To what extent did the Lawrence Family want to push her before they would stop?
Tears started to well up in Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes, “I will go with you.”
…
Dusk.
Several luxury cars slowly stopped at a villa on the hillside.
After getting out of the car, Qiao Ruoxin recognized the villa in front of her; she had been here before, the time she was deceived by Simon.
Qiao Ruoxin stared blankly at the villa before her, and the man wrapped his arms around her shoulders, “Have you been here before?”
“No…” she didn’t want to admit that she had been tricked by Simon.
But she really hadn’t expected that even now, Lawrence still thought of using that couple to deal with Mo Chen.
The private detective also walked out from the car behind them and said, “If the killer’s fingerprints are found on the work badges in the hands of that couple, the truth will soon be revealed. I believe the person who sent them the surveillance video is the real killer, trying to frame Mr. Mo.”
“I hope there really will be fingerprints on that work badge,” Qiao Ruoxin prayed quietly.
If the real killer had been careful enough not to leave fingerprints on the work badge, it would be really troublesome; even jumping into the Yellow River would not wash the stain away.
Xiaowu pressed the doorbell at the front, and when people from the villa came out to open the door, they panicked.
“What are you doing? Our master has ordered that no one should come in here. Please leave immediately!”
Mo Chen sneered, “What if I insist on entering today?”
As soon as he said this, he glanced at Xiaowu, his sharp eyes seemingly commanding: break in.
Xiaowu nodded, then jumped directly into the tall European-style wrought iron gate and opened the gate.
“What are you doing! If you continue like this, I’ll call the police! You are breaking and entering! This is Mr. Lawrence’s house! How can you just barge in like this!”
The person tried to step forward to stop them but was kicked to the ground by Xiaowu and couldn’t get up for a long time.
The gate swung open, and Mo Chen, Qiao Ruoxin, and the private detective walked in together.
Suddenly!
A sports car charged over and stopped right in front of them.
Qiao Ruoxin let out a startled scream, and Mo Chen quickly shielded her behind him, making sure she didn’t suffer a scratch.
Then, the door of the sports car opened, and Simon stepped out from inside.
“The famous Mr. Mo, intending to break into a house? That’s illegal in this country, right? Is the Mo Family really going to cover the sky with one hand as the rumors online say?”
Simon stepped toward Mo Chen, his normally gentle voice now cruelly menacing; his glance also swept over Qiao Ruoxin behind Mo Chen.
Now, just seeing Qiao Ruoxin set him off completely, his fists at his sides clenched tight, cracking in his anger.
Mo Chen pulled Qiao Ruoxin to the side and handed her over to Xiaowu, his voice cold, “Protect her.”
“Yes.” Xiaowu positioned Qiao Ruoxin behind himself.
Only with Qiao Ruoxin safe could he have no worries.
Mo Chen looked at Simon with a sneer, “So what if I cover the sky with one hand? I’m determined to break into this house today!”
With these words, he started walking towards the residential area of the villa.
The always refined Simon suddenly threw a punch at Mo Chen, and he appeared to be quite skilled.
Qiao Ruoxin was stunned, having never expected Simon to know how to fight; his stance looked professional, like he had been training for many years.
In the two years she had known Simon, she had always thought of him as a genteel gentleman who only enjoyed leisurely and entertaining activities, never suspecting he had this violent hobby.
Mo Chen deftly dodged, a flicker of surprise in his dark eyes; he hadn’t expected Simon to have learned some fighting skills.
The two men fought fiercely, matching each other in strength, neither willing to back down.
“Mo Chen! Don’t push it too far! Do you really think the world revolves around you? The affairs of the Lawrence Family are none of your business!”
“If we’re going to fight, then let’s fight! Cut the crap!”
Qiao Ruoxin stood by, watching them fight, and looked at Xiaowu with some worry, “Aren’t you going to help Mo Chen?”
“Two men fighting, if I help now, it wouldn’t be quite right, they’re quite even at the moment,” Xiaowu said.
“…”
Qiao Ruoxin really wanted to smash his head in, how could he be so particular at a time like this?
Chapter 424: The Culprit Is Mo Chen! Qiao Ruoxin watched anxiously from the side.
At that moment, she glimpsed a man and woman walking out of the villa, the rural couple, meaning the most critical evidence might very well be in the hands of these two.
Her small face, once etched with anxiety, suddenly lit up with surprise, and she walked towards the couple.
The couple was clearly terrified by the scene before them, not understanding why this was happening.
Qiao Ruoxin approached, grabbed the woman’s hand, “Where is your daughter’s work card! Give it to me now! Don’t you want to know who the real murderer is?”
The woman was obviously scared, she shook off Qiao Ruoxin’s hand and hid behind her husband, her face filled with terror, looking like someone who had never seen much of the world.
Qiao Ruoxin stepped back, and Xiaowu quickly supported her.
“What nonsense are you spouting! The murderer is Mo Chen! It is Mo Chen! The surveillance video showed it clearly, if not him, then who?”
The man, speaking in a regional accent mixed with Mandarin, yelled angrily at Qiao Ruoxin.
With Qiao Ruoxin protected behind him, Xiaowu shouted angrily, “What do you know! You’re being used, understand? Why do you think they are hiding you here? They just want to use you! Up to now, have you avenged your daughter?”
The couple exchanged a glance and remained silent; indeed, they had been living here for a long time without any progress.
At this point, the private detective walked over and said calmly, “Uncle, auntie, if you want to find the real culprit for your daughter, come talk to us. I’m a private detective, and I’ve found some information about the incident from that year.”
Qiao Ruoxin looked expectantly at the couple, now their only hope lay here.
If the work card that had been sealed for ten years indeed had the murderer’s fingerprints, then Mo Chen could be cleared completely, as he had nothing to do with the case to begin with.
Now she prayed in her heart that no one had touched the work card in the meantime, that the original fingerprints hadn’t been destroyed.
The couple clearly didn’t trust them, backing away while hurling insults at them.
“I know who you are! You’re that actress from the TV, rumored to be Mo Chen’s fiancee, of course you’d take his side! Even if he killed someone, would you still support him? You’re a woman too, how can you be so heartless!”
The woman’s eyes were red with anger as she screamed at Qiao Ruoxin, her voice filled with resentment and a sense of being wronged.
Qiao Ruoxin was now pregnant and had become somewhat less courageous. Startled by the shouting, she began to tremble slightly.
She hid behind Xiaowu.
Suddenly, Simon stepped forward, blocking the couple’s path, “Don’t listen to them, they just want to destroy the evidence and make your daughter be wronged forever in her grave.”
Upon hearing Simon’s words, the rural couple grew even more agitated and lashed out at Qiao Ruoxin.
“How can you be so cruel, you’re also a girl, would you be content if you were treated this way?”
The woman swung a slap at Qiao Ruoxin, moving so quickly that she couldn’t dodge in time.
Suddenly—
Mo Chen’s towering figure stood in front of her, shoving the woman to the ground.
In an instant, the room fell into a deathlike silence.
The woman sat on the ground with a bewildered face before bursting into tears, emitting a common and vexing air of the lower class.
The man hurried to help his wife up and began to curse, “Can you rich people bully us just like that, killed my daughter, and now you want to kill us too? Fine, do it, finish us off, so we can go down and join my daughter!”
The couple embraced each other, weeping bitterly, a sight that made onlookers feel a pang of sorrow, for they were the real victims.
Qiao Ruoxin’s gaze flickered slightly as she pressed her lips tightly together.
Mo Chen held her in his arms, his large hand cradling her head, not caring about anything else in the world as long as Little Ghost was alright.
Seeing that the standoff was at an impasse, with neither side likely to give in, Simon took the initiative and said, “Let’s talk this over inside.”
Mo Chen’s face was indifferent as he glanced at the couple crying to high heaven on the floor, staying silent.
Qiao Ruoxin looked at Simon and noticed a trace of blood on the corner of his mouth; it seemed they had truly come to blows just now.
She then lifted her gaze to Mo Chen and saw a fine wound on his forehead, but it was of no great consequence.
Her brows furrowed in displeasure.
Inside the villa, in the reception room.
Everyone sat on the sofas, each with a cup of green tea placed before them.
The couple sat on a single-seater sofa on the other side, clinging to each other like conjoined twins, inseparable.
Xiaowu sat on a couch in the corner, playing with his phone on silent mode, seemingly unconcerned about everything going on, and indeed, it wasn’t really any of his business; he was just following Mo Chen’s orders.
Qiao Ruoxin looked at the couple, who appeared timid and fearful, and said, “We also want to help you find the killer, but the killer truly isn’t Mo Chen.”
The woman was highly guarded, “You say he isn’t the killer just like that? Then how do you explain the surveillance footage? Why was he there the night my daughter was killed? Why did he come out of that room?”
The private detective answered, “That’s because someone lured him there to wrongly blame Mo Chen. In fact, there is more than one person behind this case. Did you know that? Did you look at the autopsy report? It clearly stated that your daughter died from long-term abuse and torment, with drug residues in her body causing mental instability leading to her fall to death.”
“You’re talking nonsense! How could we not have seen our daughter’s body? She was pushed, shattered beyond recognition, wuuu…” The woman’s emotions surged, and she could not hold back her tears once more.
Qiao Ruoxin saw how agitated the woman was and realized it was very difficult to have a normal conversation.
Simon’s mouth curved slightly, “You came here just to say all this? It seems like you don’t have any substantial evidence to prove Mo Chen’s innocence.”
Qiao Ruoxin said, “Could you please let us use that work badge? It might be key to solving this case. You can’t bring down Mo Chen with just the surveillance footage; it won’t hold up in court. Waiting won’t do you any good, so why not let us have it? We can try to find the real culprit!”
“Find which real culprit! The real culprit is sitting right here! Don’t deceive us, seeing us plain and honest folk and thinking to swindle us, you’ll take the evidence and then he’ll never be proven guilty, and my daughter will forever be wronged. I won’t fall for your tricks. All you rich people are heartless and ruthless, devouring people without spitting out their bones,” the man ranted fiercely at them.
Chapter 425: Xiaowu! Roll over here! She has a stomach ache! Suddenly!
With a ‘smack,’ Mo Chen kicked over the delicate tea table in front of him, and everyone couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Of course, this did not include Simon, because he had long known how volatile Mo Chen’s temper was.
Mo Chen’s handsome face was tight, his gaze sharp as a sword, shooting directly at the couple as he demanded harshly, “Give it to me or I’ll search the place right now!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the man looked towards Xiaowu, who was playing with his phone beside him, and signaled with his eyes.
Xiaowu quickly understood, put away his phone, and stood up: “Yes.”
Then he headed towards the upstairs of the villa, ready to search room by room, confident that they would find the work badge.
The private detective also smartly stood up and followed: “I’ll go too, I’m more meticulous than you are.”
The private detective and Xiaowu moved upstairs together.
Simon, however, remained unfazed and slowly stood up: “Have the Mo Family really turned into bandits? Do you think you can just search this place whenever you like?”
Simon clapped his hands, and then a row of bodyguards rapidly appeared in front of Xiaowu.
Xiaowu looked at these well-trained bodyguards and took off his suit jacket, stretching his neck: “Boss Mo, should we take action? I haven’t had a good workout in a while, and I’d like to practice against these guys. Please give the go-ahead.”
Mo Chen glanced at Xiaowu’s arrogant figure and responded indifferently: “Hmm, as you wish.”
At that command, Xiaowu charged at the group of bodyguards like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, engaging in a fight with the group of bodyguards.
The private detective also took off his jacket and joined the fight: “Xiaowu, I’ll help you out. It’s been a while since I stretched my muscles too, let’s warm up together.”
Xiaowu: “Are you up for it? Don’t make a mess of things, better stay out of the way.”
“Who do you think you’re talking down to? I’ve trained in free fighting; otherwise, in our line of work, not knowing some self-defense moves would have gotten me killed long ago.”
The duo against the group of bodyguards was indeed a shocking sight.
The couple hiding on the sofa were once again trembling with fear at the scene before them; they didn’t know what to do, they only knew they needed to bring their daughter’s murderer to justice,
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t hold back any longer, stood up, and grasped Mo Chen’s arm: “Don’t be rash; we’re here to find evidence, there’s no need to scare them like this.”
But clearly, the couple had been successfully brainwashed by Lawrence; they wouldn’t listen to anyone, convinced in their hearts that Mo Chen was the murderer.
Qiao Ruoxin turned back to look at the couple, huddled together, shaking with fear.
“Uncle, Auntie, I’m not biased towards Mo Chen, but there really is something odd about this case. Haven’t you ever questioned why someone would send you that surveillance video in the first place? Why didn’t the person who sent the video talk to you directly? Why didn’t they tell you the truth? Why not send the video straight to the police? Because that video can’t serve as evidence at all, and the timing of Mo Chen leaving the room was exactly half an hour after the incident with your daughter!”
Her series of ‘whys’ left the couple speechless, not knowing what to say for a long time.
After a while, the man said somewhat guiltily: “What ‘why’! It’s him! He’s the murderer! The person who sent us the surveillance video must have been afraid of you people taking revenge! What can’t you rich people do? We don’t want the kind-hearted to get hurt. The person who sent the video was helping us, a good person!”
The couple embodied the pure kindness of rural folk to the extreme and likewise embodied ignorance and naiveté just as vividly.
Qiao Ruoxin was almost laughed by the absurdity, speaking with a bit of helplessness: “Since you’ve decided that Mo Chen is the murderer, then why don’t you hand over the work badge to the police, let the police verify it to find out who the real murderer is?”
“We won’t believe your lies. You are the bad guys, through and through, trying to clear your name by deceiving us! We’ll never believe anything you say!”
After speaking, the couple turned and sought refuge behind Simon.
Simon deliberately ‘tsked’ twice, “Look at how the Mo Family bullies people, scaring a couple like this. How can you still have the nerve to say you’re not the murderer? Mo Chen, if you keep pressing aggressively to take the evidence, I’ll almost believe you’re the murderer.”
Qiao Ruoxin could no longer hold back, “Simon, shut up!”
She exerted herself too much and felt a pang of pain in her abdomen, cradling it with her hands.
Mo Chen looked down, wrapped his arms around her, and asked sternly, “What’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing, I just got a bit emotional just now.” She leaned into the man’s embrace, took a moment to recover, and realized that pregnant women really shouldn’t get too worked up.
Simon couldn’t help but frown, wondering how this young woman suddenly became so fragile. Could a mere emotional outburst cause abdominal pain?
Mo Chen swept her up in his arms and headed toward the door, while shouting angrily at Xiaowu, “Xiaowu! Get over here! Her stomach hurts!”
Upon hearing this, Xiaowu immediately stopped fighting and turned to run towards Mo Chen.
The private detective also stopped and turned to leave.
Xiaowu knew the severity of the situation. Now, Qiao Ruoxin was the Mo Family’s top priority to protect. If she felt even slightly unwell, the whole Mo Family would be in unrest.
In fact, Qiao Ruoxin really wanted to say she was fine, just a bit overwhelmed by emotion, but seeing the furious expression on Mo Chen’s face, she wisely chose to remain silent.
…
Inside the car.
Mo Chen held her close, his chin resting on her forehead, soothing her softly, “It’s okay, we’ll be at the hospital soon.”
“Mmh, I know, I’m fine. Don’t worry,” she reassured.
She could feel the tension in his entire body as he held her so tightly that she thought she might suffocate.
The man’s hand moved to her abdomen, his voice hoarse and deep, “Alright, be good, don’t let anything happen.”
She couldn’t help but laugh out loud, hugging his body, leaning on his shoulder, whispering, “Really, I’m fine. It was just the emotion earlier. I promise I’ll stay calm from now on.”
Mo Chen frowned, “Who made you upset? I shouldn’t have brought you here.”
It would be safer to keep Little Ghost confined in the Mo Family Estate.
“…”
Qiao Ruoxin didn’t dare say anything more and simply stayed in his arms quietly.
An hour later, they arrived at the hospital.
After a series of examinations, the doctor diagnosed that there was nothing serious and that the pain was likely due to an emotional outburst.
Upon hearing the doctor’s diagnosis, Mo Chen finally let go of his worry.
They left the hospital as the sky began to darken.
Mo Chen looked at her, “What would you like to eat tonight? Go home or eat out?”
“Umm… let’s go home. Your mother said now that I’m pregnant, I shouldn’t eat out too often, it’s not clean.”
The man chuckled, “It seems her daily nagging is quite effective, you at least remembered that.”
Chapter 426: This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is really a science Qiao Ruoxin paused slightly, realizing that it was true, and she remembered this line.
All of this was the result of Lady Mo’s daily nagging in her ear.
Suddenly, she felt that the feeling of someone nagging wasn’t so bad after all.
These days she had felt a long-lost motherly love from Lady Mo, it was bittersweet…
…
Mo Family Estate.
After Qiao Ruoxin and Mo Chen returned, Lady Mo was dining alone in the restaurant, looking bored.
The butler said at her side, “Madam, Miss Qiao and Master Mo are back, and it seems they haven’t eaten yet, they are walking towards the dining room.
A smile finally appeared on Lady Mo’s face, “Let them come over quickly, I’ve always said that Qiao Ruoxin is not allowed to eat out, it seems this girl still takes my words to heart.”
This made her feel very gratified, it was worth nagging a hundred times a day, at least something had sunk in.
“Madam, we’re back,” Qiao Ruoxin’s sweet voice broke into the dining room, instantly adding some vitality to the dreary atmosphere.
Lady Mo looked up and smiled, “Sit down, have you finished eating? Join me for a bit, it’s no fun eating alone.”
Mo Chen pulled out a chair for Qiao Ruoxin to sit down, then he sat next to Little Ghost.
Watching this scene, Lady Mo muttered sourly, “Really grown up now, all you see is your woman, no room for your mother.”
The smile on Qiao Ruoxin’s face froze awkwardly at the corners of her mouth as she sneaked a glance at the man beside her, hinting for him to coax Lady Mo.
Mo Chen picked up a pair of chopsticks and placed some dishes onto his mother’s plate as he said solemnly, “I’m born of you, I can’t forget that.”
Lady Mo finally smiled, yet still maintaining her dignified matronly demeanor, “Good to know, and when your twins are born, I suppose you’ll have even less time to think of me, your own mother.”
“How could that be? Mo Chen always talks about you in front of me, he respects you a lot,” she said with a smile.
This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship really is a complex one; she would have to study it carefully.
However, Lady Mo glanced at her, “What exactly did he say about me?”
Uh…
She was really stumped, as Mo Chen typically only mentioned his Uncle Mo pampering his aunt when he talked about Lady Mo in front of her… As for anything specific about Lady Mo… it seemed he hadn’t really mentioned much.
Lady Mo watched her, seemingly awaiting her response, eager to hear how her son talked about her.
Mo Chen’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up, waiting to see how Little Ghost would handle the situation.
He rarely mentioned his mother to Little Ghost, hardly ever, the only time being when he recounted the love story of his parents in their youth.
Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes twinkled as she spoke with a smile, “He said that you were very strict with his upbringing and he has always respected you, calling you a good mother.”
Lady Mo gave a gentle laugh, “That sounds made up.”
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the dining room became very awkward.
Lady Mo spoke, “He never listens to me, nor has he ever thought of me as a good mother, always feeling that I am harming him, how could he possibly respect me?”
“Madam, every child has a rebellious streak, he might be a bit willful in front of you since you are his mother, but outside, he always protects your reputation,” Qiao Ruoxin explained calmly, without panicking.
Lady Mo turned to Mo Chen with a frown, “Did you say these things?”
Mo Chen, still eating, appeared detached from the conversation as he replied indifferently, “Mm, though I didn’t put it that nicely, the gist is the same.”
Lady Mo immediately felt a bit more cheerful and placed a dish onto Qiao Ruoxin’s plate, “Eat more, you haven’t been taking proper meals lately.”
“Mm!”
Qiao Ruoxin nodded with a smile, relieved that this man had been cooperative, otherwise she would have been at a loss for words.
She also breathed a sigh of relief.
After dinner, following the routine, Mo Chen accompanied her for a walk around the estate.
In the past, if Mo Chen was not back, a maid would accompany her, but whenever Mo Chen was there, he would always be the one.
She held onto the man’s arm and leaned her cheek against his shoulder, “Mo Chen, what should we do now?”
Chapter 427: Are you not content until you break me and Mo Chen apart? The man’s expression was solemn, and he glanced down at her, his voice grave, “You don’t need to worry about these things, understand?”
She wanted to say something more, but seeing the indifference in the man’s eyes, she could only obediently shut her mouth.
After finishing their walk, they returned to the bedroom to prepare for sleep.
Qiao Ruoxin lay on the bed, looking at the closed bathroom door, from which the sound of running water could be heard.
Today, Mo Chen was taking much longer to shower than usual, usually taking only ten minutes to emerge, but this time, half an hour had passed without any sign of the bathroom door opening.
The sound of the water continued, undoubtedly due to irritation and agitation.
Qiao Ruoxin’s brows furrowed slightly, it was Lawrence causing trouble again, and because of her, perhaps she should deal with it herself.
Another half hour passed before the bathroom door finally opened.
The man, wearing a white bathrobe, stepped out, turned off all the lights, then got into bed, lifted the covers, and held her close.
“Little Ghost, go to sleep,” he said.
The moment he embraced her, she couldn’t help but shiver; the man’s body was icy cold. Had he been taking a cold shower for an hour? Was he insane?
Qiao Ruoxin asked, “Have you lost your mind? The weather is turning cold, and you’re taking a cold shower? And for so long?”
The man closed his eyes and replied, “It’s nothing, go to sleep.”
She could feel that Mo Chen was exhausted, so she didn’t say anything else, merely holding his body tightly, trying to warm him.
But the chill had already seeped deep into Mo Chen’s bones.
…
The next day.
When Qiao Ruoxin opened her eyes, the man by her side was already gone.
After washing up, she finished breakfast and then followed her usual routine to join Lady Mo for prenatal classes.
In the afternoon, she told Lady Mo she wanted to go out to meet with a friend, and Lady Mo agreed, acknowledging that a pregnant woman couldn’t be kept at home every day, but she must be accompanied by a bodyguard.
Qiao Ruoxin first went to the hospital, having heard that Lawrence had recently been admitted.
Even though she didn’t know why Lawrence was hospitalized, she felt that he might be in poor health.
Standing outside the door of the VIP ward, she knocked, and a weak, deep voice came from within: “Come in.”
She pushed the door open and entered, then saw Lawrence lying in the hospital bed, his face pale, entirely different from the dignified Mr. Lawrence of the past.
Lawrence, upon seeing it was her, had his eyes filled with shock, genuinely not expecting her to come here.
“Ruoxin, why have you come?”
Standing in front of Lawrence’s bed, Qiao Ruoxin said coldly, “I came to see you, and to ask you a question.”
“Ask away.”
“Do you really need to break up me and Mo Chen to be satisfied?”
Lawrence laughed, “You still don’t understand. I’m not trying to break you two up; I want you to be my biological daughter, to inherit the family business, understand?”
The topic made Lawrence emotional; why couldn’t this girl understand this labor of love?
Qiao Ruoxin’s face remained cold as she sat down on a nearby chair, “I don’t want to inherit your business, I have my own life.”
Just as Lawrence was about to retort, she continued, “And do you deserve to call yourself my father? You actually had the heart to kill your own grandchild? Heh… ruthless and cold-blooded. Do you think by driving me to desperation I would go with you?”
“You’re still so young, what child can you have! I’m a man; I understand men! Mo Chen is just irresponsible! You do not deserve to waste so much time on him!” Lawrence coughed twice after speaking, his emotions disrupted his lungs, causing discomfort.
“You’d better say less, I came to tell you, no matter what you do, I will not look back.”
She slowly stood up, looking at Lawrence on the hospital bed, “What you’re doing now only makes me feel ashamed; I’m ashamed to have parents like you. I warn you, if you have any issue, come at me directly, and stop causing trouble for Mo Chen. The Mo Family has great prestige in the country and his future is limitless. Don’t harm him anymore! What has he done wrong? He just likes me, that’s all!”
But Lawrence let out a cold laugh, “The very thing he shouldn’t have done is to fall for you. There are so many women in the world; why did he have to like you?”
She realized that Lawrence was already possessed, beyond the point of rational conversation.
She didn’t plan on wasting any more words, so she turned around and left the hospital room directly.
Behind her, Lawrence shouted at her retreating figure, “You want to marry him? Forget about it! I will never agree to it!”
Qiao Ruoxin paused for a moment, didn’t turn back, and slammed the door as she left.
…
After leaving the hospital, Qiao Ruoxin didn’t go straight back to the Mo Family Estate; instead, she had the bodyguard take her to the villa under Lawrence’s name.
It was the place where that couple was currently living.
Perhaps, she should still talk to this couple; after all, the breakthrough in the case was right here.
The car slowly stopped outside the villa, and the bodyguard opened the car door for her.
After Qiao Ruoxin got out of the car, she walked up to the European-style wrought iron gate and pressed the doorbell.
Unexpectedly, the one to answer the door was not a servant, but Simon himself.
Was Simon staying here to protect the couple?
Upon seeing her, Simon didn’t seem surprised and smiled, “You’re here again? Are you that concerned about Mo Chen’s affairs?”
“Of course, he’s my fiancé. If I don’t care about him, who will?” Ruoxin wasn’t in the mood for too much idle chat with Simon.
Simon, “What if I don’t let you in?”
“Then it proves you have something to hide, that the key evidence still exists, and the criminal isn’t Mo Chen.”
“Heh… You sure are confident. Why do you trust Mo Chen so much? I feel like Mo Chen hasn’t been that attentive to you lately, huh? You were so unwell yesterday, and he only found out then?”
Qiao Ruoxin frowned slightly. Yesterday?
Could it be that Simon didn’t know she was pregnant?
It was for the best if he didn’t know, to prevent him from causing more trouble.
“Let me in, I need to talk to that couple again,” Qiao Ruoxin said, staring into Simon’s eyes.
Simon laughed softly, said nothing, but still pressed the button, and the gate swung open.
Qiao Ruoxin walked in, and the bodyguard followed closely behind to ensure her safety.
Simon watched the entourage, “With so many bodyguards, are you afraid I’m going to eat you?”
Qiao Ruoxin ignored him and walked straight toward the villa.
…
Ten minutes later.
Qiao Ruoxin sat in the living room on the sofa for a long time, her cup of tea almost finished, when the couple finally appeared, still very wary.
“It’s you again! We don’t want to see you!”
Having said this, the couple turned to leave.
Qiao Ruoxin called out, “Wait a moment, let’s talk it over nicely, today is different from yesterday. It’s just me alone, I won’t hurt you.”
The couple looked back at her, indeed she was alone and didn’t seem to pose any threat.
Chapter 428: Who Let Me Care About Your Favorability Towards Me The couple had just sat down, thinking to themselves that she, a young girl, couldn’t pose much of a threat.
Qiao Ruoxin sized up the couple in front of her, realizing that it was useless to talk about grand principles; she needed to find another way.
The couple seemed like their emotions could easily be stirred up.
If that was the case… then her four years of acting studies in college were about to come in handy; after all, she was a professional actress.
Simon sat at the other end of the sofa.
Qiao Ruoxin glanced at him, “Could you leave us alone for a moment? I’d like to talk to uncle and auntie in private.”
Simon raised his eyebrows slightly, finding her request somewhat awkward to listen to.
“What if I don’t?”
The challenge in that tone caused Qiao Ruoxin to purse her lips tightly, shifting her gaze back to the couple.
In a second, she entered the state of an actress. Her expression was sorrowful, her voice even carrying a hint of grievance, “Uncle, Auntie, I know the case from back then has left a deep psychological scar on you both. I also know your daughter died horribly. Perhaps there are many files you cannot see or understand, but I’ve carefully reviewed them and found many doubts. Don’t you want to find out what the truth really is?”
The couple exchanged glances, seemingly swayed by her words.
Simon burst out laughing from where he sat, impressed by the little girl’s convincing performance. Deceiving such naive people was child’s play for someone trained to act.
Noticing their wavering eyes, Qiao Ruoxin continued, “First, the files say that before your daughter died, she had been… by multiple men.”
At this point, she intentionally fell silent, leaving the couple to fill in the blanks.
Sure enough, the man couldn’t hold back, bellowing, “Bastards! A bunch of animals!”
Qiao Ruoxin went on, “Moreover, there were hallucinogenic drugs in her system. I’m sure she must have been in a lot of pain prior to her death, perhaps thinking why aren’t mom and dad coming to save me. If she could see you now, walking further down the wrong path, it would only add to her grief. She wants to tell you that there was more than one killer and that what happened to her was much more tragic than what you know. But now she has become a Little Ghost, unable to speak anymore.”
Qiao Ruoxin’s tears slowly slid down to her chin, dropping to the ground.
Watching the scene, Simon couldn’t help but sneer inwardly: What a clever little demon.
He sat back with his arms folded, quietly observing Qiao Ruoxin’s acting, curious to see how she would sway the couple.
Listening to her, the couple felt as if their hearts were being wrung out, wishing they could go back in time to save their daughter.
The woman had already broken down in tears.
Tears hung on Qiao Ruoxin’s eyelashes, “It’s not that I’m siding with Mo Chen because he is my fiancé. It’s that there are many questionable points in this case. For example, the person who sent you the surveillance video, where did they get it from? When the police inspected the scene, they said the surveillance equipment had been destroyed, so what is the intention of the person sending you the video? You still don’t understand? It’s very likely that the person who mailed the video is one of the killers, trying to divert guilt onto Mo Chen.”
“Then how do you explain that the young master of the Mo Family was also at the crime scene? Why was he there at that time?” The man was still fixated on this point.
Qiao Ruoxin replied, “We’ve explained it countless times. He went there half an hour after the incident occurred; he was lured there by someone.”
The woman, seemingly persuaded, couldn’t help but ask, “Then how can we find the real killer?”
The crucial moment had finally arrived.
Qiao Ruoxin sat up straight, “Give me the work badge you have, and I might be able to help you find the real killer.”
The woman immediately stood up, “Alright, I’ll go get it for you. My daughter can’t have died in vain; those beasts that hurt her must all be brought to justice by the law.”
The man quickly grabbed his wife, “Calm down, do you really believe her? She’s that Young Master Mo’s woman, of course she would speak for Young Master Mo!”
The woman shook off her husband’s hand, “But she’s right! The murderer responsible for our daughter’s death is definitely not alone!”
After saying that, she turned and ran upstairs.
The man looked Qiao Ruoxin up and down with suspicion, “You’re a sly little girl, tricking my wife into getting the work badge, you just want to help Mo Chen get off the hook, don’t you!”
“Uncle, you should think of it this way, I am helping to restore the truth for your daughter. She has now become a wronged spirit and can do nothing, say nothing. Only we, the living, can help her. Do you understand?”
The man fell silent, lost for words.
Simon witnessed the entire process and had to admit that the little girl’s acting skills were indeed shocking; even he was almost deceived.
After a while, the woman came down from upstairs with the work badge in a transparent bag, fortunately undamaged.
Qiao Ruoxin couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw it.
She stood up and saw the woman coming towards her.
All hope was now pinned on that work badge, hoping it would truly be useful.
“Young lady, you must help my daughter. People’s hearts are made of flesh; I believe in you, and you mustn’t disappoint me,” the woman said, starting to cry again.
It had to be said that this couple was truly simple and kind, and easily swayed by emotion.
Qiao Ruoxin reached out to take the work badge, but suddenly a man’s hand appeared and took the evidence away.
Qiao Ruoxin’s eyes widened in shock, and as she looked up, it was Simon.
“Xinxin, have you forgotten my existence? Did you think I would just let you take this evidence away?” Simon toyed with the work badge in his hand, his tone so irritating.
“Simon! What does it matter if you win like this? With your schemes and tricks, do you think you can send Mo Chen to hell? If you really want to fight with him, fight fairly and squarely, don’t play these mind games. I hate men who play mind games the most.”
Her disgust was apparent in her voice, clear for anyone to see.
The man’s eyebrows raised slightly, “Since when have you ever liked me? If I don’t play mind games you’ll like me?”
“But at least my impression of you wouldn’t be poor. I used to think you were a man of integrity, that even if you were unscrupulous in some things, it was all out in the open. But now…”
Simon let out a cold laugh and handed the evidence to her, “Alright, you win. Take it. I want to fight with Mo Chen fair and square, because I do care about what you think of me, after all.”
Qiao Ruoxin hesitated for a moment, thinking the man was deliberately playing her, and carefully reached out to take the evidence, finding that Simon didn’t stop her.
A hint of a smile appeared in her eyes as she took the work badge and turned to leave, not even glancing back at the man behind her.
Simon let out a sigh, truly an ungrateful Little Ghost.
Chapter 429: Why Are You So Fierce Qiao Ruoxin held her work badge and went directly to the Chairman’s office of Hengzhong Group.
Outside the office, Secretary Jiang sat there with a worried frown, at a loss for what to do.
“Secretary Jiang,” she called out.
Secretary Jiang turned around and saw her as if he had seen a savior, his face suddenly brightened, “Miss Qiao, you’ve finally come! We’ve all been worried to death.”
“What happened?” she asked with a slight frown.
Secretary Jiang: “Director Mo is throwing a tantrum inside. His temper is particularly volatile today; no matter who goes in, they get a scolding and come out, no exceptions. Maybe you could go in and soothe Director Mo’s mood? After all, he dotes on you the most.”
Qiao Ruoxin smiled helplessly, “Actually, when he’s really in a rage, even I’m no use.”
“Ah?” despair filled Secretary Jiang’s face. What to do now?
Qiao Ruoxin, seeing her look of despair, couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “But I’ll still go in and take a look; maybe it will work.”
Secretary Jiang nodded frantically, “Yes, yes, you’re our only chance, Miss Qiao. Nearly everyone who goes in gets yelled out; it’s too pitiful.”
She did not knock on the office door but directly pushed it open and walked in.
As soon as she entered the office, she was startled; the place was in complete disarray, as if a battle had just been fought.
It seemed that this jerk really was in a bad mood – and a fierce one at that.
She saw Mo Chen wearing a black shirt with his sleeves rolled up, standing in front of the window with his back to her, his tall and handsome figure exuded discontent.
Suddenly, a man’s angry shout came: “Get out! Without my orders, no one is allowed in!”
Qiao Ruoxin’s lips curled into a smile, but she didn’t say a word and kept walking towards the man’s tall figure.
Mo Chen, standing in front of the window with furrowed brows, heard the light footsteps drawing steadily closer and his anger was fully ignited.
The man suddenly turned around and bellowed, “Can’t you understand human speech! You…”
When he saw the delicate and pretty face behind him, his anger vanished without a trace, and even a touch of surprise flickered in his dark eyes.
“Little Ghost, it’s you.”
She smiled brightly, “You don’t want it to be me? I heard you were throwing a fit here, so I came to check on you. They probably think I’m the only one who can handle you.”
Mo Chen’s dark eyes slightly widened, and he scoffed before walking up to her and gently touched her head, “You, handle me?”
“Mhm,” she said with pride in her clear eyes and a shallow smile on her lips.
The man lightly slapped her delicate behind, “You’re here to cause trouble?”
“Why don’t you think I’m here to help you?”
She frowned slightly in displeasure. What was this jerk thinking about her? Did she only ever cause trouble in Mo Chen’s eyes?
Mo Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, “Oh?”
“Here, I personally went to get this for you, hurry up and check the fingerprints on it.” Qiao Ruoxin pulled out an evidence bag containing a work badge.
The man looked down at the evidence bag in her hand without a hint of joy; on the contrary, his anger seemed to grow even more.
He glared at Qiao Ruoxin, and in a sudden outburst of anger, he roared, “Who let you go! Do you have a death wish!”
She had visited the place just the day before, and because of the emotional turbulence, Qiao Ruoxin almost caused him a heart attack, and now she had gone there again today of her own accord!
And Simon was also here!
This “Little Ghost” has been alone with Simon???
The more he thought about it, the angrier the man became, forcing himself to contain the fury within.
Qiao Ruoxin was startled by his fierceness, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and her smile froze at the corners of her mouth, “Why so fierce? I did it for your sake!”
This damned man didn’t appreciate it and even yelled at her?
Her temper was starting to flare up as well.
Seeing her aggrieved and angry expression, the man ultimately couldn’t bear to be harsh to her again.
Mo Chen embraced her within his arms, his large palm cradling her head, his chin resting on her forehead, “Don’t you ever do this again. It’s too dangerous, understand?”
She was held in his embrace, trying to struggle free, but she was no match for the man’s strength.
“Little Ghost!”
Not hearing her response, the man’s voice was deep and stern.
Qiao Ruoxin replied sullenly, “I know, you’re really naggy.”
She knew Mo Chen was also concerned about her safety, but she just wanted to do something for Mo Chen. Although it was a bit risky, with so many bodyguards around, there shouldn’t be a problem.
Moreover, Simon probably wouldn’t harm her, after all, he was counting on her to help him fight for power and position.
Mo Chen tilted her chin up to look straight into her eyes, “Little Ghost, you are carrying three lives now; you can’t be so careless anymore, understand?”
She was slightly taken aback, then nodded, “I know, I won’t do it again.”
“If you can get the evidence, take it, but it’s fine if you can’t. Those public opinions can’t do anything to the Mo Family; they’re just unpleasant to hear,” Mo Chen said indifferently.
“But wouldn’t it be better if we got it?”
“Hmm.”
Mo Chen took the evidence bag from her hand, his eyes slightly narrowing.
Even if they got it, there was no certainty that the murderer’s fingerprints were on it, but it was worth a try, considering the “Little Ghost” had taken such a big risk to get it.
…
The next day.
On Weibo, a ten-year-old girl’s accidental death case’s evidence report exploded, revealing fingerprints of the killer, and those fingerprints belonged to Li Yi of the Li Family.
Weibo immediately erupted with activity.
[Damn! Turns out the whistleblower from a few days ago was telling the truth! Said the killer was a young master from the Li Family, and it was Li Yi!]
[Li Yi has had a beef with Mo Chen in the past, and the police have gotten involved in the investigation. It’s said that Li Yi was arrested and taken to the police station for questioning this morning!]
[Are we witnessing history here? A decade-old unsolved case is broken because of a single fingerprint? What were they doing all this time?]
[Those parents have been wrongly accusing Master Mo; my poor Master Mo! Being the son of the richest man is his biggest crime; otherwise, why would he have to bear all these blames?]
[Too despicable! He killed a minor girl and then framed someone else for it! Utterly shameless! The killer can’t be alone; I support the police in quickly solving the case and giving the family closure! That couple is really pitiable, honest and simple, not understanding anything, probably led by the nose.]
[Didn’t that couple say they were sent a surveillance video? I bet it was sent by Li Yi! This beast! How can his dad have the audacity to educate the youth on TV about having good values every day? Pfft! Disgusting!]
[I’m crying with anger, where are those who wronged Master Mo, who smeared the Mo Family? Shouldn’t they come out and apologize now?]
Chapter 430: Only Half a Month Left Until the Wedding Mo Family Estate.
Qiao Ruoxin sat on the garden swing, swinging slowly.
Then she stared at her phone and laughed out, feeling a small surge of happiness as she saw that public opinion had finally turned in her favor.
“Miss Qiao, pregnant women should minimize their use of mobile phones,” chided the prenatal teacher nearby.
She quickly put away her phone and stood up, “I just looked at it for a moment, that’s not a problem, right?”
The prenatal teacher was being too excessive; she felt like she was living the life of a useless person every day, not allowed to do anything but eat, sleep, or take a walk, and listen to prenatal music.
“Still, it’s better to be cautious. Alright, it’s time for the prenatal music session.”
“…”
She was really on the verge of a breakdown, listening to those lullabies every day. She truly wondered if the two little babies in her belly actually enjoyed that kind of music.
…
In the afternoon, Lady Mo had already started selecting invitation card designs.
As Qiao Ruoxin passed by, she called out, “Lady, what are you doing?”
“Choosing invitations. Mo Chen doesn’t care about these details; what about you? Do you have a style you prefer? Take a look and see which one you like,” replied Lady Mo, handing a few invitation samples to her as the wedding was after all for her and Mo Chen.
Since Mo Chen had left the wedding preparations to her, it was only natural for Qiao Ruoxin to make the choice.
Qiao Ruoxin sat in the outdoor wicker chair, taking the invitations in her hand—there were fresh styles, elegant ones, and subtly lavish ones; all looked good, making it quite hard to choose one.
“I think… they all look pretty nice, why don’t you decide for us?” she suggested.
Lady Mo laughed a bit, “Alright, you two really aren’t worried about it at all, paying so little attention to your own wedding when grandpa and grandma are monitoring the preparations every day.”
Suddenly, she felt a touch of emotion.
“Thank you for your tolerance. I will make a good wife for Mo Chen and a good mother to the twins,” she said.
Actually, for someone like Lady Mo, who had initially looked down on her, to become this accommodating was not an easy feat.
She knew that all of Lady Mo’s forbearance wasn’t because she had accepted her, but rather to make Mo Chen happy.
At least, unlike some dreadful mothers-in-law, she hadn’t encountered excessive difficulties, and for that she was grateful.
Lady Mo’s movements paused with the invitation in hand, and she looked up at the young girl opposite her.
Through their days together, she had come to view this young girl almost as her own daughter, and she understood Qiao Ruoxin’s manifold helplessness.
Lady Mo smiled faintly, “Alright, stop with the sentimental acts. I’m not a three-year-old girl. The best thanks you can give me is to take care of your health.”
Qiao Ruoxin chuckled lightly and nodded, “Yes, I understand.”
“There’s only half a month left until the wedding. Will your family be coming? Won’t anyone come?”
After all, the Mo Family, with its vast empire and status as the wealthiest in Asia, would see a gathering of elite friends and relatives at the wedding—it was destined to make a national sensation, and all media reporters were focused on the big day.
If Qiao Ruoxin didn’t have any relatives show up from her side, it would be somewhat awkward.
“…”
Qiao Ruoxin was silent for a few seconds before replying, “I’ll have time to ask my mom; I hope she can come.”
In truth, Qiao Ruoxin only wanted her mother, Jiang Peilan, to see how happy her wedding was—to show her mother how wrong her own decisions had been. The opinions of others, including her biological father, Lawrence, didn’t matter much to her.