Chapter 35 Xiao Lanting's fatal blow
Over the past few decades, the Xiao family has attached great importance to maintaining superficial harmony, all because the old man is averse to brothers fighting against each other.
But at this time, no one could have expected that Xiao Rukai, the eldest brother of the grandchildren, would openly insult his cousin Xiao Lanting.
His mother immediately stepped forward and pulled Xiao Rukai, saying, "Rukai, how could you say that about your third brother!"
Xiao Lanting's mother suppressed her displeasure and asked, "I wonder what my Lanting did to make you, Rukai, call him a beast!"
Xiao Rukai waved his mother's hand away, glanced coldly at Xiao Lanting's mother, and reported to the old man: "Father's involvement in Yu Fanli's case is already a headache, but no matter how difficult it is, there is still a chance of reversal. But at this moment, that beast Xiao Lanting came to the police with so-called evidence and accused Dad of hiring a killer to commit murder! Now Dad is likely to be punished for multiple crimes and it will be difficult for him to escape!"
The old man breathed rapidly, "You mean, your third brother stabbed your father at a time like this?"
"That's right! That's why I called him a beast!"
"Let this beast get back to me!" the old man said angrily.
At this time, the sound of light footsteps was heard slowly, and a tall and handsome figure appeared at the entrance.
Xiao Lanting walked in steadily, calm and composed, as steady as a rock.
The old man's eyes were filled with disappointment and anger towards him, "Kneel down!"
Xiao Lanting didn't kneel, but just said, "Grandpa, what have I done wrong?"
"You can even target your own uncle, and you still ask me?"
The eldest family cast angry glances at him.
Xiao Lanting said slowly, "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."
"What didn't you think of? You're simply jealous that my father could inherit Hongde, so you teamed up with that student of yours to pull these despicable tricks behind my back!"
Xiao Lanting didn't waste any words, pretending to ignore him. He simply said to the old man, "Last night, after my student finished his live broadcast at Mingxiu Zundi's villa, someone tampered with the car's brake system, and the police opened a case to investigate. After midnight, my house was doused with gasoline. The source of the gasoline is unknown, so I sent someone to investigate. Today, the results came in. The person who damaged the brake system was sent by my uncle, and the gasoline was also sent to the vicinity of my house by my uncle."
"You're talking nonsense! My dad can't possibly be targeting you!"
Xiao Lanting's eyes gleamed sharply: "If I hadn't noticed, I wouldn't be standing in front of you now."
His parents had always trusted him, and after hearing him speak out, they stood up and said to the old man, "Dad, aren't you aware of Lan Ting's character? He didn't intentionally target my eldest brother in this matter. It was just a fluke, and he only investigated it to protect himself. The police have already investigated the matter thoroughly. How can my son, a victim, be labeled a beast for no reason?"
The eldest family was both angry and guilty at this time.
The old man was furious.
The thing he hated most happened.
That day, he was admitted to the hospital due to emotional excitement.
That night, the news about Xiao Yigan's infidelity and murder was everywhere.
The shocking injustice was completely exposed.
Soon, the results of the investigation into Shen Zhiyi's car accident surfaced, and the murderer and the mastermind behind the scenes were also identified, both of whom were related to Xiao Yigan.
The chairman of Hongde Group, the Xiao family's patriarch, released a video recorded in his hospital room, apologizing to the public and the family. The apology was secondary; the main purpose was to distance himself from Hongde Group and minimize the impact of the incident on Hongde.
Afterwards, it was announced that the president of Hongde had already been replaced, but the relevant handover procedures had not been completed.
As for the new heir, there was no explanation.
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In the rental house, Shen Zhiyi exchanged the jade ring with Yu Fanggeng: "Your sister has gone to reincarnation. You can take this thing back and do whatever you want with it."
The jade ring was flawless white, and compared to before, it had an indescribable sense of freshness and cleanliness.
Yu Fangeng burst into tears of gratitude, "Miss Shen, I have no way to repay such a great kindness. This is all my wealth. You take it first. When I make money, I will give it to you!"
"Okay, that's it. I'll help you solve the problem, you give me the money, and we'll be done with the goods. We'll have nothing to do with each other from now on, and you don't have to live with the pressure."
Shen Zhiyi accepted the bank card he gave her.
Yu Fanggeng felt bad and took the initiative to cook a table full of food for her.
Since only one hand could move, it took a while.
After Shen Zhiyi sent him away, he enjoyed the food on the table.
When things are over, others check the amount of money deposited, but she looks at the merits.
The APP shows that Yu Fanli's reincarnation has added six months to her lifespan. Combined with the previous forty days, her current lifespan is a total of seven months.
Well, I can live until March or April next year.
In this case, she is not in a hurry to find a new target for the time being. She plans to find out the evil spirit around Xiao Lanting first.
She planned to find time to return to the Taoist temple and ask the master for his opinion.
But I have to bring Xiao Lanting back.
Today is Friday, and Xiao Lanting has a class in the afternoon.
How can she trick him into going to the Taoist temple with her this weekend?
The Taoist temple is on a high mountain in Guishui City, which is quite far from Nandu. It takes six or seven hours to drive there, which means you have to stay overnight.
Just as I was lost in thought, the doorbell rang outside.
A wisp of cool air drifted across his nose, and Shen Zhiyi's eyes darkened.
She calmly walked to open the door.
Standing outside the door was a gorgeously dressed woman with a pretty face, graceful temperament, and a soothing smile on her lips.
Behind her stood a bodyguard, his hands full of gifts.
“Miss Shen, do you still remember me?”
Shen Zhiyi opened the door wide, "Please come in, aunt."
Although she had only met him once last time, she still remembered this face which looked 60% like Xiao Lanting.
Xiao Lanting's mother.
Online information says her name is Qin Lan.
Qin Lan looked around the house after entering and asked casually, "Miss Shen usually lives here alone?"
"Well, it's very close to the school, so it's convenient."
Shen Zhiyi brought the snacks and tea to the table, “I don’t have anything good here, don’t mind it, auntie.”
"Thank you." Qin Lan took the tea, a trace of deep thought flashed across her eyes, and she said, "It's a two-bedroom apartment, so two pairs of slippers are also required."
Shen Zhiyi rolled his eyes, vaguely understanding what she meant.
He smiled and said, "Aunt, I have a study room. I prepared these slippers because a friend of mine is staying here these two days and my brother comes back to visit me occasionally. Teacher Xiao and I are not in the relationship you think."
Qin Lan was slightly stunned, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "Look at me, what I said was not right, and I made you think too much."
Having said that, her expression seemed relieved.
Shen Zhiyi stared at her slightly darkened forehead and asked, "Auntie, you came to see me today. Is there something important?"
Qin Lan's expression flashed with an unnatural look. She coughed lightly and said, "There is indeed something I want to discuss with you."
"Please go ahead."
Qin Lan was silent for a long time, as if she found it difficult to speak, but she forced herself to speak: "Lanting's relationship with his family is strained right now. To be honest, it has something to do with you. As his mother, I can't do anything for him, so I want to ask you to sever all ties with him, whether it's teacher-student or other matters. I hope you can cut off contact."
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly noticed the Buddhist beads on Shen Zhiyi's wrist, and her eyes tightened instantly.
(End of this chapter)
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