Chapter 55 Surrender

Fisher's eyes went dark, her head was buzzing, and she only kept repeating two sentences.

——It’s over, the police know everything!

——What should I do?

Although she participated in the murder plan, she was not the one who carried it out personally, nor did she see the tragic scene. She was not very brave, and was frightened by Xia Mufan's move.

At this moment, she didn't think about why the police knew or what evidence they had. She was only thinking about what she should do. She is 27 years old this year, unmarried and childless. She has already achieved associate senior professional title at a young age and has a bright future. She absolutely cannot let this incident drag her down and ruin her future.

Xia Mufan seemed to know what she was thinking. He sat back and distanced himself from Fisher Lan. His eyes flashed and his voice became low.

"Fei Xuelan, Gu Shaoqi is Fei Liyan's only direct grandson, and he is your boyfriend. This is such a pleasant surprise. If you are with him, all the social resources and wealth of Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun will be yours, right?"

Extremely selfish people always put their own interests first when considering issues. Fei Xuelan was obviously moved by Xia Mufan's words. She gradually raised her head and listened carefully.

"Although Gu Shaoqi and you are not relatives beyond the fifth degree of mourning, you are three generations apart after all. If you don't say it and I don't say it, who would know that you are relatives? What's more, you are doctors. As long as you pay attention to prenatal examinations and eliminate adverse genetic factors in time, the probability of giving birth to a healthy child is very high."

"You noticed Gu Shaoqi among so many boys in school because he looks a lot like your brother, right? You and your brother are twins, and you are related by blood. It's not surprising that you fell in love with Gu Shaoqi who looks like your brother. Even if you bring him to Fei Liyan and they recognize him, as long as your love is as strong as gold, who can separate you two?"

"Gu Shaoqi is young and promising. He is obedient and considerate to you. If you get married in the future, he will definitely put you first in everything. Why do you have to kill Gu Mingkang and Xie Lijiao, such a good lover, and push Gu Shaoqi to the opposite side of you? Have you ever thought about why your mother and your brother are so determined to get rid of those two people?"

Fisher's brain was like paste and she couldn't think at all.

Xia Mufan's words really touched her heart, and she couldn't help but repeat: "Yes, why?"

Seeing that her thoughts were beginning to sync with his own, Xia Mufan curled his lips inwardly, thinking that Fisher Lan's selfishness was really something she inherited from her family.

But that’s a good thing!

Xia Mufan took advantage of the victory and continued: "Xie Lijiao's existence will affect your mother's status in the eyes of Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun. With a biological daughter, how can Fei Xinmei, an adopted daughter, have a place? Therefore, your mother did not consider your interests at all, but wanted to monopolize the love of Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun for a long time and had the intention to kill you."

Fisher's breathing became heavy.

Of course she knew about her mother's almost pathological possessiveness towards Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun. Fei Xinmei worked hard to achieve success overnight, but she became uneasy because everything she had was too perfect. Fei Xinmei tried hard to please her adoptive parents and always put their preferences first. This kind of flattery has been deeply engraved in Fei Xinmei's bones. Even Fei Qingbai and Fei Xuelan have been educated to be well-behaved and obedient, and they dare not act recklessly in front of their grandparents.

Xia Mufan: "As for your brother, one of you is in the army, and the other is in medicine. It seems that you have two different development paths, but in fact you have the same goal. Fei Liyan has military resources in his hands, and Mu Anchun has deep medical connections. They are both honest and upright. Although they can give you some help, you have to rely on your own hard work to get to where you are now, right?"

Fisher nodded subconsciously.

Yes, grandparents always told them not to seek special treatment and to strive to make a name for themselves. They were very strict with the siblings Fei Qingbai and Fei Xuelan and did not slack off at all.

Xia Mufan continued, "But if Gu Shaoqi returns to his ancestral home, what do you think will happen?"

Fisher bit her lip and said nothing.

But her heart was filled with ripples because of Xia Mufan's words.

Once Gu Shaoqi comes back, Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun will definitely break their principles and do everything they can to make up for him and Xie Lijiao.

Xia Mufan smiled and said, "All resources will be tilted towards Gu Shaoqi. As his wife, you will naturally be the one who benefits the most, and Fei Qingbai will become an abandoned child, right?"

Fisher nodded again.

Xia Mufan: "So you see, Fei Qingbai wanted to kill Gu Mingkang and Xie Lijiao to cover up the truth, all for himself, not for you."

Fisher felt that what she said was wrong, but she also felt that it made sense. She stood there in a daze for a moment, not knowing whether to nod or shake her head.

Seeing that the instigation was almost over, Xia Mufan added fuel to the fire in Fei Xuelan's heart: "Gu Shaoqi is still unmarried, and you are his only lover. It's just that because the murderer of his parents has not been found, he is still brooding over it and refuses to let himself go."

Sun Xianbing and Gong Weiguo tried hard to control their facial expressions.

If forensic doctor Gu heard this, he would probably want to die!

Poor forensic doctor Gu...

Fisher's blood boiled when she heard this.

Since his parents were murdered, Gu Shaoqi has been obsessed with forensic medicine. He studies the corpses every day, vowing to find the murderer. Fei Xuelan felt guilty and did not dare to persuade him any further. She could only coax him tenderly, but with little effect.

Her mother and brother said they wanted to wipe out the roots of the conspiracy, but Fei Xuelan loved Gu Shaoqi so much that she threatened to die. She said that if they wanted to kill Gu Shaoqi, she would tell her grandparents the truth and everyone would be finished.

In the end, Fei Xinmei and Fei Qingbai couldn't defeat Fei Xuelan, so they had to let Gu Shaoqi go temporarily.

Fei Xuelan didn't expect that Gu Shaoqi would care so much about the death of his parents.

She originally thought that as long as she got rid of Gu Shaoqi's parents, he would have no other relatives and his mind would naturally be focused on her. Unexpectedly, Gu Shaoqi has become a different person since his parents passed away. He became cold, resolute, and only wanted to solve the case. He was no longer obedient to her. Seeing their relationship becoming increasingly distant, Fei Xuelan was really panicked.

But she didn't dare to say it, for fear that her brother would kill Gu Shaoqi.

Later, Gu Shaoqi went to Hui City to work as a forensic doctor. His police uniform was eye-catching and he was surrounded by police elites. Fei Qingbai was cautious and did not dare to and did not have the opportunity to take action again.

Fei Xuelan contacted Gu Shaoqi several times, but the two gradually drifted apart and she had no choice but to let go.

Now, Gu Shaoqi’s colleagues say that he actually has feelings for her?

The sweetness of the old school days came to her mind, and Fisher Lan's mind was in turmoil, with a hint of redness in the corners of her eyes.

Xia Mufan: "Gu Shaoqi is the legitimate grandson of Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun. There is no doubt about this. A DNA test will reveal the truth. How can General Fei, in his rage, let go of the murderer who killed his own daughter? He will use all the power of the Ministry of Public Security and the military to investigate this matter. By then, can you keep the things you did secret?"

Fisher's face suddenly turned pale. Of course she knew how powerful her grandfather was.

The reason why Fei Qingbai didn't dare to touch Gu Shaoqi was not only because Fei Xuelan liked him, but also because he was afraid of being investigated and thus alarming Fei Liyan.

Fei Qingbai is not afraid of killing Gu Mingkang and Xie Lijiao. Because they were far away in Hui City, they disguised the scene as a burglary to confuse the police's investigation, and the Hui City police would never be able to find Fei Qingbai.

But Gu Shaoqi is different. If he died, even if it was disguised as suicide, the police would investigate his lover Fisher Lan and all of Fisher Lan's social relationships. By then, they would not be able to hide it from Fei Liyan. With his wisdom and experience, he would become suspicious when he saw Gu Shaoqi's face.

Fei Qingbai is not afraid of anyone except his grandfather Fei Liyan.

Fei Liyan, who had experienced the trials of blood and fire, didn't talk much, but he was intimidating without being angry. His gaze swept everywhere and no one dared to say a word.

Back then, Fei Liyan said: A man must endure hardship, so he sent Fei Qingbai to the army for special training and did not allow him to come back even if he was injured.

Even Fei Qingbai is afraid of Fei Liyan, let alone Fei Xuelan.

Fisher shuddered at the thought of her grandfather's reaction after he knew the truth. No, grandpa can’t know! If he knew, she would be living a life worse than death!

Seeing that the time was almost right, Xia Mufan stood up, looked at Fei Xuelan and said earnestly: "Originally, I suggested that Gu Shaoqi find Fei Liyan first, and then track down the murderer after recognizing the relationship. But Gu Shaoqi misses the old friendship and hopes that I will talk to you first. He asked me to ask you a question, when the truth comes out, how will you deal with it? Will you turn yourself in to prove your innocence, or will you insist on your innocence and wait for the police to arrest you? Think about it carefully."

After leaving an address, Xia Mufan, Sun Xianbing and Gong Weiguo left.

Only Fisher Lan was left sitting in the lounge, her face turning red and white, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

The three of them returned to the hotel, and Gong Weiguo was the first to jump out: "Hey, Xiao Xia, what are you doing? Are you planning to use a honey trap?"

Sun Xianbing shook his head and sighed: "Alas, you use forensic doctor Gu as bait, will she listen to you?"

Xia Mufan was naughty for once, and blinked his eyes: "Forensic Doctor Gu is good-looking, professionally competent, and has a good temper. Such a person is rare to find. Isn't it because Fei Xuelan is still unmarried because she misses him? What's wrong with using the honey trap?"

Gong Weiguo was so anxious that he was sweating all over his forehead: "Forensic Doctor Gu hated Fei Xuelan to death, but he was well-mannered and didn't curse her. How could he still have any feelings for her? If he knew that you were using him as a honey trap, he would probably want to die."

Xia Mufan waved his hand nonchalantly: "As long as the murderer can be caught, I don't think Forensic Doctor Gu will mind this little sacrifice."

Gong Weiguo stamped his feet but said nothing more.

Sun Xianbing was more concerned about whether Fei Xuelan would take the bait: "What if Fei Xuelan refuses to surrender and instead contacts Fei Xinmei and Fei Qingbaitao as soon as we leave? If we alert them and they run away, where can we catch them?"

Xia Mufan sat in the chair, leaning back lazily, not panicking at all: "All their resources are provided by Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun. They want to run away? Tsk! We can bring them back even if they run to the ends of the earth."

Sun Xianbing felt a little relieved and heaved a long sigh: "Are you so sure that Fei Xuelan will surrender?"

Xia Mufan nodded, but didn't give a reason.

Sun Xianbing was familiar with Xia Mufan's personality and it was okay, but Gong Weiguo was so anxious that he was scratching his head. He thought for a moment, then walked to the low cabinet, picked up the kettle, made a cup of tea, and handed it to Xia Mufan: "Team Leader Xia, you must be tired after talking for so long. Have some tea."

In order to flatter him, Gong Weiguo removed the word "xiao" from "team leader xiaoxia".

Xia Mufan took the tea and drank it in one gulp.

Gong Weiguo chuckled: "Team Leader Xia, tell us why you think Fei Xuelan chose to surrender herself instead of discussing countermeasures with her mother and brother?"

Xia Mufan was in a good mood and didn't mind talking a few more words.

"First, if I'm not mistaken, in this murder case, Fei Xinmei was the planner, Fei Qingbai was the implementer, and Fei Xuelan only provided information and keys at most. She is not the principal offender, and her crime is not punishable by death. Once the matter is exposed, in order to protect herself, she can completely push all the faults onto Fei Qingbai who did it and Fei Xinmei who gave the idea, and pretend that she was forced to participate."

"Secondly, from the whole thing, Fei Xinmei is very scheming. When she was eight years old, she had the courage to find Fei Liyan and his wife without telling them, and used her appearance to gain their sympathy. After she became an adult, she took the initiative to recruit a son-in-law and let the child enter the Fei family tree. When she learned that Fei Liyan's biological daughter was still alive, Fei Xinmei's first reaction was not to repay the favor, but to kill. How could such a selfish, vicious, and purposeful woman give birth to a good daughter who is loyal, filial and brotherly?"

"Third, as long as Fei Liyan knew that Gu Shaoqi was his legitimate grandson, thinking of his daughter who was taken away by mistake at birth and was brutally murdered after finally living a better life, he would definitely do his best to track down the truth. It is only a matter of time before it comes out. Fei Xuelan is absolutely aware of this, and she cannot bear the anger from Fei Liyan."

"The last point is that Fei Xuelan has feelings for Forensic Doctor Gu. In other words, even though she killed Gu's parents, Fei Xuelan, who is as selfish and vicious as Fei Xinmei, still has fantasies about them. I will add fuel to the fire and say that Forensic Doctor Gu is sentimental. People like her will definitely choose the path that is most beneficial to themselves after weighing the pros and cons."

"Telling the truth to my mother and brother will only lead to me getting deeper and deeper into trouble, and I might even be pushed out by them to take the blame; turning myself in can give me the initiative, and I can fight for a reduced sentence or even be exempted from it. I can also continue my relationship with Gu Shaoqi and monopolize all of Fei Liyan's resources. Which path do you think Fei Xuelan will choose?"

Gong Weiguo nodded as he listened, convinced: "Team Leader Xia, you are awesome!"

Sun Xianbing's jaw dropped in shock. "No way? She killed Forensic Doctor Gu's parents, and she thought Forensic Doctor Gu would never leave her? She is a top student at a medical university after all, how could she be so stupid?"

Xia Mufan sneered, "She is not only stupid, but also bad! She played a good hand of cards badly. If she took forensic doctor Gu to find Fei Liyan and told them the truth, Fei Liyan and Mu Anchun would be so happy to know that their only daughter is still alive! At that time, the family will be reunited. Even if she may not be able to marry Gu Shaoqi, but when Fei Liyan is happy, won't he be grateful to her? Won't he help her?"

Gong Weiguo gritted his teeth and said, "This family is wicked to the core. They have to eat alone!"

Sun Xianbing rarely swore, but he couldn't help but curse: "Damn it! Why does he have to monopolize it all? Just for this selfishness, he has to kill people! If there were fewer idiots like this in the world, we police officers would have less trouble."

All the information about the Fei family was provided by the police, so Feng Xiaoyu and Yu Jing have been busy contacting the Kyoto police these days.

As soon as they entered the room, they heard Sun Xianbing cursing. After asking about the situation, Feng Xiaoyu asked in confusion, "In fact, we can find Fei Liyan first. As long as we bring forensic doctor Gu over, he will definitely help us investigate the case with all his strength when he sees his face. Even if Fei Xinmei and Fei Qingbai want to hide it, they can't."

Xia Mufan shook his head: "Commander Fei is in a high position and has great power. He may not be willing to meet us. Even if he does, and he believes us and accepts Gu Shaoqi as his grandson, what if he loses his mind and insists on protecting Fei Xinmei and Fei Qingbai for the sake of face? Wouldn't we be in a passive position?"

Yu Jing frowned, "No. Commander Fei is very prestigious in the army and hates evil. He will never protect the murderer."

Xia Mufan: "No matter how much they hate evil, they are also human. Fei Xinmei has been with them since she was eight years old, and they are as close as father and daughter. Commander Fei has placed high hopes on Fei Qingbai since he was born, and he has cultivated him with great care. Who knows what he would think if he gave up these two relatives for a dead daughter?"

Sun Xianbing interjected: "Yes, we can't pin our hopes on others."

Although Xia Mufan repeatedly emphasized to Fei Xuelan that Fei Liyan would never let the murderer go in a rage, what if he was moved by compassion because of his old age? When adopting the child, didn’t Fei Xinmei win by playing the victim? What if Fei Xinmei plays the victim again, begs for forgiveness or even commits suicide?

Considering these uncertainties, Xia Mufan was right to start with Fisher Lan, who was the least guilty.

Gong Weiguo slapped his thigh and said, "If we let Fei Liyan investigate, how will the credit for solving the case be calculated?"

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

the next day.

In the morning in Kyoto, the air is filled with the aroma of soy milk, pancakes, and pork and green onion buns.

Natsuki Shigeru lives only one stop away from Kyoto Daiichi Hospital, so transportation is very convenient and the breakfast is also rich and colorful.

Xia Mufan and Sun Xianbing spent their four years of college in Kyoto and are not unfamiliar with the place. They took Gong Weiguo, Yu Jing and Feng Xiaoyu, three people who had never been to Kyoto, and found an authentic breakfast shop opposite the hotel. They skillfully ordered soy milk, fried dough sticks and buns.

Just as he was enjoying his meal, Gong Weiguo suddenly froze.

As Gong Weiguo was stunned, everyone looked towards the door.

A graceful figure in a pink dress was standing at the door of their hotel, seemingly hesitating whether to go in.

Gong Weiguo said in surprise: "Fisherman is here!"

Since she can come, it means that Xia Mufan’s judgment is accurate and she really turned herself in!

Seeing that the dawn of solving the case was just around the corner, Feng Xiaoyu and Yu Jing stood up at the same time: "Have you finished eating? Let's go."

Sun Xianbing put down his chopsticks and swallowed the bun in his mouth.

Xia Mufan quickly ate a few bites and didn't stand up until his stomach was full.

There will be another battle next. Only after eating well can you have the strength to work.

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Fisher Lan didn't sleep all night, thinking over and over again about what to do.

The words Xia Mufan said before he left kept circling in my mind.

——Your mother wants to monopolize your parents’ love;

——Your brother is doing it for his own future;

——You could have obtained the most resources, but unfortunately you pushed Gu Shaoqi to the opposite side, which was not worth the loss.

The more she thought about it, the more upset she became. This time, Fisher Lan discovered that she had been deceived by her mother and brother!

She always thought that they were doing this for her own good, and that the three of them would band together to resist the "foreign enemy". After killing Xie Lijiao, Gu Shaoqi would be hers alone. When her grandfather saw him and recognized him when they got married in the future, then everything that belonged to his grandparents would be hers.

But now she was awakened by Xia Mufan and suddenly realized that she was the one who was at a disadvantage.

Holding her breath in her heart, Fei Xuelan didn't even eat breakfast early in the morning. She changed her clothes and went to the address left by Xia Mufan.

This is a very ordinary hotel, small and simple, with no doorman, no revolving door, and no red carpet.

Through the open glass door, I could see that there was no one in the hallway.

Fisher's courage suddenly disappeared and she began to feel uneasy.

Do you really want to surrender?

Were the police lying to her?

The last time I talked to Gu Shaoqi on the phone, he was indifferent and only said "um" and "oh". He hung up the phone after a few words. Does he really have feelings for me? Can you forgive her if you know that it was her family who killed her parents?

The more she thought about it, the more something seemed wrong. Fisher turned around and wanted to leave.

As soon as he turned around, he was face to face with Xia Mufan's smiling oval face: "Good morning, Doctor Fei."

Because they were going out for breakfast, Xia Mufan and the other four were all wearing casual clothes.

After taking off the police uniform, Xia Mufan's dominance was restrained a lot. The floral shirt and jeans made her look youthful and pretty.

Such Xia Mufan made Fei Xuelan's inner resistance weaken a lot, and she replied: "Good morning."

Xia Mufan raised the half-eaten sesame seed cake in his hand and said, "Dr. Fei, have you had breakfast yet? Do you want to eat something together?"

Fisher Lan had no appetite for food and shook her head: "Thank you, but no thanks."

Xia Mufan smiled at her and said, "Doctor Fei, you must have thought it through before you come here, right? Come on, come sit in my room."

After that, he led Fisheran to the hotel without further ado.

Fisher Lan was already in a state of indecision, and after hearing what Xia Mufan said, she involuntarily followed her steps, walked into the hotel, and came to the standard room where she and Feng Xiaoyu were staying.

Hui City Public Security Bureau has cost control requirements for business trips, so Xia Mufan's entire team was out this time. In order to save money, the financial manager Yu Jing chose a small hotel with a double room and a triple room, and the conditions were very average.

Xia Mufan dragged a chair over: "Doctor Fei, please sit down."

She and Feng Xiaoyu sat beside the bed. As for Gong Weiguo and the other three, they were all blocked outside the door by Xia Mufan, who signaled them not to disturb them.

Of course, Xia Mufan saw Fisher's hesitation, and at this time he should create a trustworthy and safe atmosphere for her.

Fisher looked at the two young female police officers in front of her. They were dressed simply and elegantly, and had a gentle and friendly attitude, just like her college roommates.

She hesitated for a long time before she said, "I, I want to talk to Gu Shaoqi."

Xia Mufan shook his head: "Sorry, Forensic Doctor Gu has an industry exchange meeting recently, and it's a closed environment, you understand?" This time, Xia Mufan did not call Gu Shaoqi's name directly when talking to Fei Xuelan, but used the three words "Forensic Doctor Gu".

Forensic doctor.

This word seemed to draw a line between black and white, leaving Fisher Lan without the courage to ask further.

Xia Mufan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't dare let Forensic Doctor Gu and Fisheran talk directly. If Fei Xuelan cried and begged him for forgiveness, and Forensic Doctor Gu complied with the requirements of the serious crime team and said something against his will, he would probably never be able to get over that hurdle in his life.

It’s better to carry out the beauty trap quietly.

Fei Xuelan asked again: "Can Gu Shaoqi really forgive me?"

Xia Mushige smiled: "For many things, you only know what the result will be after you do them first, right?"

Fei Xuelan wanted to continue asking, but was interrupted by Xia Mufan: "My colleague has contacted the Kyoto police and arranged a time to meet with Fei Liyan. If you come today and you haven't made a decision yet, please don't waste our time."

After that, Xia Mufan stood up and poured himself a glass of water. He opened the door and winked at Sun Xianbing who was standing at the door: "Brother, what are we going to do next?"

Sun Xianbing understood immediately: "We brought the genetic map of forensic doctor Gu and applied for expedited DNA testing. As long as we get Fei Liyan's hair or blood sample, we can..."

Xia Mufan turned to look at Fei Xuelan: "If everything is alright, Doctor Fei, you can go now."

Fei Xuelan closed her eyes. Her fear of Fei Liyan overwhelmed everything. She swallowed and said with great difficulty: "I, I come to surrender."