"Xiaoli, I brought you some xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). I bought them from the back street. I'm sure you'll like them."
Xiao Li raised an eyebrow. The original owner didn't want to implicate the Shen family, but she didn't say she would refuse Shen Yi'an.
If her grandfather's death caused her great pain, then Shen Yi'an's death was the one she found hardest to let go of.
Xiao Li took the steamed buns. She had already eaten breakfast, a lavish meal prepared by Xiao Jiu.
But she couldn't let Shen Yi'an's feelings go to waste, so she took a bun and put it in her mouth, then handed the rest back to Shen Yi'an.
"These buns are delicious, but I've already had breakfast. You can eat the rest for me."
Shen Yi'an smiled. He hadn't eaten breakfast, so a bag of steamed buns went into his stomach.
"Let me drive you to work."
"Um."
Now that we're in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, it shouldn't be a problem for me to ride in his car to work, right?
Xiao Li opened the car door and got into the passenger seat, while Shen Yi'an started the car in a good mood.
Zhao Xiaoli had always been ambiguous and hadn't responded to his feelings, but yesterday she finally accepted his advances, which is why he was happy.
As the car entered the main road, Shen Yi'an seemed to remember something. He looked at Xiao Li, as if he had something to say.
Xiao Li remembered that the original owner had refused to ride in his car but accepted breakfast, so this incident didn't happen.
What are you trying to say?
Xiao Li asked directly.
Shen Yi'an thought for a moment, seemingly choosing her words carefully.
"Xiaoli, you bought nitrates and arsenic..."
Xiao Li looked at Shen Yi'an and asked, "So what?"
"You've been using the lab these past few days..."
"Then what?"
Shen Yi'an was a little nervous. "Xiao Li, don't be angry. I didn't investigate you on purpose. You know that Rong Sheng Technology is a Shen family business, and they have strict regulations on these things."
Xiao Li nodded. "What else do you know?"
Shen Yi'an pursed her lips. "You've been stalking Xiang Chen lately."
Xiao Li lowered her head; as expected, he already knew.
Why did you bring up dating yesterday? Were you trying to help me?
Shen Yi'an's breathing quickened. "Xiao Li, I'm not trying to investigate you. I just don't want you to do anything wrong."
Xiao Li smiled. "I'm not angry. But now that you know, aren't you going to blame me? Aren't you afraid I'll implicate the Shen family?"
"And also, aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"
Shen Yi'an's expression turned serious, and he grabbed Xiao Li's hand.
"Xiaoli, you care about me. I can feel it. You're sincere."
Xiao Li laughed; this person isn't stupid.
Let me tell you a story.
"An old man found a girl in a trash can, and he gave everything for the little girl..."
...Later, he was beaten to death. The three men had bright futures ahead of them, while the little girl lived in an abyss of suffering, unable to escape.
Shen Yi'an remained silent, but his hands, gripping the steering wheel tightly, trembled slightly, revealing his unease.
"I can help you, what do you want to do?"
Shen Yi'an thought for a moment, parked the car on the side of the road, and then looked at Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li, don't act rashly. Let's discuss this carefully and come up with a comprehensive plan to bring those three to justice..."
"I don't want to!"
Xiao Li interrupted him, "They were young then, and many years have passed; the statute of limitations has long expired."
Gathering evidence is extremely difficult; the villagers won't help me. Even if I win, it's meaningless. The three of them won't be sentenced for long; at most, they'll be detained for a few months. This isn't the outcome I want.
Shen Yi'an looked at Xiao Li without saying a word for a long time. He probably knew what Xiao Li was going to do.
"What do you want to do? What kind of result do you want?"
Xiao Li turned her head away. "It's better if you don't know."
Shen Yi'an was a little anxious. "Xiao Li, don't do anything foolish. It's not worth it for those three scumbags. We can think of other ways. I will help you."
Xiao Li looked into Shen Yi'an's eyes. He showed no sign of backing down, but was firm and persistent. She sighed softly.
"Think about your parents. I don't want you involved. I'm destined to be someone you can't be with. Don't come looking for me again."
Shen Yi'an's face stiffened. What did she mean by that?
"Xiaoli, I will not leave you, nor will I watch you fall into the mud. If you insist on taking the risk, I will go with you."
Xiao Li felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears. The original owner's emotions came on so quickly and suddenly.
"You idiot, what if I drag you into this?"
Shen Yi'an thought for a moment, "I don't care what you do, but you must tell me before you act. I can pay someone else to do it, but don't take any risks."
Xiao Li decided to confront him directly; if the man backed down, they would break up.
“Shen Yi’an, I want those three people to die. Only when they are dead can we comfort Grandpa’s spirit in heaven.”
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