Chapter 317 Part of the Conspiracy
At night, the two did not dare to go back to the Su family, for fear that they would worry. They asked Kang Ping to go back and report that they were safe, and then they stayed directly at the Fu family.
After taking a shower, the two changed into clean clothes, but the fear and dread that had penetrated their bones could not be washed away by a basin of hot water.
There was only a dim desk lamp on in the room, providing soft light.
The two of them snuggled in bed, no one spoke, only the clear audible sounds of each other's breathing, intertwined with the heaviness of surviving the disaster.
In the darkness, Su Li could feel Fu Jinzhou's strong heartbeat and warm body temperature, which was the only strength that supported her in the raging fire.
After a long time, she turned her head slightly and looked at Fu Jinzhou's well-defined profile in the dim light.
His brows were still slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.
"Fu Jinzhou..." Su Li's voice was a little hoarse, and her eyes were filled with love.
Fu Jinzhou lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze falling gently on her face.
"Hmm? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Su Li shook her head, took a deep breath, and asked softly, "How...how did you know that something happened to me?"
The process of her being taken away was very secretive, and the other party obviously planned it. How could Fu Jinzhou find her so quickly and bring the police to show up in time?
Fu Jinzhou was silent for a moment, then reached out and gently held Su Li's slightly cold fingers, warming her with his body temperature.
"Su Li, there are some things I have never told you."
His voice was low and serious.
"Do you know why Uncle Lin has never announced your identity to the public?"
Su Li's heart skipped a beat. She had always thought that he was afraid that Lin Wanyi wouldn't be able to accept it, but now it seemed that there was another hidden story.
She nodded, her throat tight. "What is it?"
Fu Jinzhou squeezed her hand tightly and continued, "When you went missing, Uncle Lin reported you to the police, but there was no news for a long time. It wasn't until a while ago, when I met up with my comrades, that I learned that the case was dropped not long after he reported it, saying they had found you."
"Uncle Lin and I have always found this matter very strange and have been secretly searching for clues."
"I didn't consider your danger carefully. I didn't expect the person behind the scenes to find you."
Fu Jinzhou's eyes became sharp, as if they could penetrate layers of fog.
"We suspect that your 'disappearance' wasn't an accident, but rather a deliberate act."
Su Li's heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand, and she could hardly breathe.
Man-made?
"Uncle Lin has been secretly searching for you all these years. Given the length of time and the lack of leads, he has no choice but to make secret visits."
Fu Jinzhou paused, his tone becoming more serious.
"After learning that someone deliberately dropped the case, he has been secretly investigating. However, it has been a long time and there are no leads. So he asked me to find you and investigate this matter."
Su Li was puzzled, "Are you looking for me too?"
"Yeah, I almost missed you because of my conceit. Luckily you went to the police station by yourself."
"At the time, I was just thinking about finding my roots, and I didn't think about getting to know them."
Fu Jinzhou kissed her head and said, "This means that your family is destined to be reunited. Uncle Lin's persistence over the years has moved the heavens."
Su Li pursed her lips and smiled, "It's quite surprising to hear you say that."
Fu Jinzhou curled his lips and said, "I am also a human being."
Su Li raised her hand and touched his face, then asked softly, "You've been investigating for so long, do you have any clues?"
Fu Jinzhou held her hand and frowned, "We suspect it's someone close to Uncle Lin."
"Who?" Su Li asked subconsciously, her voice filled with anxiety.
"Song Changzheng." Fu Jinzhou uttered the name, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of power.
"He's Uncle Lin's driver. He's been with Uncle Lin for many years and has earned his trust. Many things...are handled through him."
A vague impression flashed through Su Li's mind: a middle-aged man who looked honest and decent.
It’s actually him?
She felt a chill run down her spine.
If even the people my father trusts the most cannot be trusted, then who else in this world can be trusted?
After the shock, an even more terrifying thought struck her like lightning!
Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.
"Then...what about Lin Wanyi?"
She sat up suddenly and stared at Fu Jinzhou.
"Lin Wanyi was sent to the Lin family. They said it was... they said it was compensation for the Lin family... This is also..."
She didn't finish her words, but her meaning was self-evident.
If Song Changzheng had planned her disappearance, then Lin Wanyi being taken to the Lin family and replacing her identity was also part of the conspiracy?
Fu Jinzhou looked at the horror in her eyes and nodded slowly and heavily.
"We suspected the same."
There was a hint of fatigue in his voice, as well as helplessness towards the evil of human nature.
"Song Changzheng is a man who hides himself too deeply."
"If the person who kidnapped you this time can prove that he was indeed ordered by Song Changzheng, then the truth about what happened back then will most likely be revealed."
Su Li felt cold all over, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
A conspiracy that has been lurking for more than twenty years, an invisible net that has trapped her since she was a child!
Fu Jinzhou tightened his grip around her, his voice hoarse, "The reason Uncle Lin hasn't been willing to hold a family reunion banquet and reveal your identity is..."
"It's to protect me." Su Li took over his words, her eyes full of understanding.
"If I rashly reveal your identity before thoroughly investigating Song Changzheng's case, I'm afraid you'll be put in danger."
"Uncle Lin...can't afford the risk of losing you again."
Su Li's eyes turned red instantly and tears fell uncontrollably.
It turned out that her father was not cold to her, nor was he afraid that Lin Wanyi would be sad, but was silently protecting her in his own way.
This belated fatherly love was so heavy that she could hardly breathe.
Fu Jinzhou gently held her in his arms and used his arms to give her support.
"Don't be afraid, Su Li."
His voice rang in her ears, firm yet gentle.
"With me and Uncle Lin here, we won't let anyone hurt you again."
The fire in the warehouse seemed to still be jumping in front of her eyes, but at this moment, Fu Jinzhou's arms became the only harbor where Su Li could feel safe.
However, the huge conspiracy surrounding her life weighed on her heart like a heavy dark cloud.
But at the same time, it also made Su Li understand that the truth of this matter would soon come to light.
Having just experienced life and death, Fu Jinzhou didn't want her to think too much. "Okay, don't think about it anymore. Go to bed quickly. Grandpa and my parents will come tomorrow. Let's go back early to save my parents from worrying."
Su Li nodded and said, "Before going home, let's go to the police station to inquire about the situation and see if that person has confessed."
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