Chapter 283 Going Against the Grain

Normally, Mrs. Shen could only see her children on weekends, but now that both children are at home, she can see them anytime, which is a good arrangement.

Shen Jiheng raised his hand and put it on Han Xi's shoulder, saying with relief, "This child looks gentle, but he is actually stronger than we thought."

Han Xi laughed and said, "That's because she has a very strong backing. You see, her brother is always comforting her. That's the power of blood ties."

Shen Jiheng nodded in agreement and couldn't help but praise, "You really have the same style as me when I was a child."

Han Xi glanced at him and shook her hand off her shoulder; she didn't see any resemblance between the father and son.

Shen Jiheng leaned forward and asked, "What, are you looking down on me?"

"Who dares to look down on you, President Shen? You've been busy here for two days, shouldn't you go back and take care of some things?"

Han Xi reminded him that he should also go back to the Shen family to give an explanation, as the news that Shen Qingzhou had been shot and knocked unconscious had already spread throughout Chongqing.

Although she didn't know the situation at the Shen family's place, she could imagine it was in complete chaos.

The smile on Shen Jiheng's face disappeared. He had originally intended to put the matter aside for the time being, but Han Xi's mention meant he had no choice but to face it.

I probably won't be back tonight.

Han Xi looked at him again, and Shen Jiheng smiled and said, "Of course, if you can't bear to miss me, I can consider coming back to be with you."

Han Xi gave him a push; this guy always managed to get something out of her.

"Grandma and the others must be very worried. Try to reassure them and let's meet again after Yumo is feeling better."

"Okay, I understand the arrangements. I'll leave the child with you for now."

Han Xi saw him to the door. Shen Jiheng looked at her as if he had something to say, but he swallowed his words back.

He reached out and ruffled Han Xi's hair, smiling as he said, "We had great chemistry this time, and our teamwork was excellent."

Han Xi was also aware of the situation he was in at the time. If she hadn't found the child in time, Shen Jiheng would probably have been in real danger.

“He can no longer do evil, and this will never happen again.”

"I will never let this happen again."

Han Xi smiled faintly and said, "I don't need you to make such a promise. After all, some dangers are hard to guard against."

As long as Shen Jiheng remains in this high position, he will make many enemies.

Shen Jiheng smiled wryly, "I originally wanted to act cool, but you've defeated me again. I will do my best to protect you and your child from injury."

"Okay, get in the car now."

If Han Xi hadn't urged him, he probably would have stood there all day.

Shen Jiheng smiled indulgently, wondering how much longer he would have to wait before Han Xi would be of one mind with him.

Does she even realize how much she wants her back by her side?

Watching the car drive away, Han Xi let out a long sigh. She could sense that Shen Jiheng had something to say, but she was afraid that if he told her what was on his mind, she wouldn't be able to respond.

There seemed to be no barrier between the two, yet she didn't know what was holding her heart back.

Shen Jiheng did not return to the old house, but went to the Armed Police Hospital.

Yan Si was taken to the police station yesterday. Due to a gunshot wound to her arm, she needs surgery and is currently being treated at the Armed Police Hospital.

Shen Jiheng had informed Director Wu in advance, and the guards checked his identity before letting him in to see Yan Si.

Shen Jiheng entered the ward, where two policewomen were guarding him.

Yan Si is now a major suspect, so she naturally needs to be kept under strict guard.

She was excited to see Shen Jiheng and tried to rush forward, but was restrained by the policewoman.

She screamed hoarsely, "What are you doing here? You vicious bastard, how dare you lay a hand on your own father! You'll die a horrible death!"

Shen Jiheng calmly stepped forward and sneered at her appearance, "You make it sound like you have a deep relationship with him. I've had someone investigate your information these past two days. You're only with him for money."

Yan Si said angrily, "So what if it's for money? We've been together for years and have feelings for each other. I wouldn't be as heartless as you."

Shen Jiheng said dismissively, "You really know how to make excuses for yourself. Bo Siye himself admitted that he was the one who arranged for you to be my father's mole from the very beginning."

Yan Si's pupils dilated upon hearing this, her face filled with disbelief.

Shen Jiheng noticed her flustered reaction. If he had said something wrong, she would have immediately refuted him instead of making that face.

I thought she would refute it, but to my surprise, she actually admitted it.

"You're right. I was the one Bo Siyue arranged to get close to your father. He ordered me to harm people, and he's the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. He's the real villain. Let me go and go catch him."

Is she going against the grain?

Shen Jiheng said, "If it really is him, I will definitely tear him to pieces."

Yan Si nodded repeatedly: "It was all at his behest. I was just a tool he threatened. Mr. Shen, please let me go for the sake of the years I spent with your father."

Was she admitting it too readily, making it seem like she was slandering someone?

For a moment, Shen Jiheng couldn't figure out which of her statements was true and which was false.

"You say he ordered it, but do you have any evidence?"

"He himself said it was his arrangement, so we still need evidence."

Yan Sibo's actions impressed Shen Jiheng. This woman was really good at following the clues and leaving him with nowhere to go.

Shen Jiheng chuckled in exasperation: "That's true. It hasn't been easy for you to get to where you are today. You can't let anyone find fault with you so easily."

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about, but if you want me to testify against Bo Siye in court, I’m willing. If anything happens to me, he won’t be able to escape unscathed.”

Yan Si's righteous expression successfully confused Shen Jiheng's thoughts.

It can only be said that this woman is just as cunning as Bo Siye.

Who was the person who administered anesthesia to my daughter?

Yan Si shook her head: "I really don't know. They sent the child to the hotel and asked me to look after him. I have no idea what happened before. It must have been your father who did it."

Could it really have been Shen Qingzhou who did it, fearing the child would misbehave on the road, and thus resorting to such methods?

"No matter what you try to hide, I will eventually find out, and you will face a life sentence."

Yan Si shook her head, "I didn't kill anyone, I shouldn't bear these accusations."

Shen Jiheng said sternly, "You should be glad that my daughter is alright. Otherwise, even if you died a hundred times, it would not be enough to vent my hatred. You can enjoy your prison life from now on."

After Shen Jiheng finished speaking, he turned around. Yan Si struggled excitedly and tried to rush forward, but the policewoman pressed her down on the bed with force. Blood kept seeping from the gauze on her hand.

From the moment she got Shen Qingzhou to agree to eliminate Shen Jiheng, she knew that this would be the outcome if she failed.

Unfortunately, their plan was just one step away from completion, but it still ended in failure.

Shen Jiheng was clearly trying to trick her into revealing information, but luckily she was quick-witted and would rather die than tell him the truth.

Shen Jiheng returned to his car and rubbed his temples. He had not only failed to gain any useful information from Yan Si, but it had also disrupted his train of thought.

Could it be that this matter really has nothing to do with Bo Siye, and that this woman is behind it all, trying to seize the Shen family's assets for herself?

Shen Jiheng waved for the driver to start the car; the next step was to return to the old house to explain the situation.