Chapter 172 Division of Labor and Cooperation
As Si Yanxiao listened, a hint of hesitation flashed across his face. The facts he had initially believed had now shifted, leaving him in a dilemma.
Just then, a sudden knocking sounded at the door.
Jiang Ran looked up and replied in a deep voice, "Come in!"
Gu Nan pushed the door open and entered from outside. After giving her a slight nod, she walked to Si Yanxiao's side and whispered a few words in his ear. Si Yanxiao's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly stood up.
He said sternly, "Let's go! Let's go take a look!"
He strode towards the door, but paused slightly as he reached it. He turned to look at Jiang Ran and coldly warned, "It's best if this has nothing to do with you, otherwise..."
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Ran understood his unspoken meaning. A slight smile appeared on her lips, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.
I thought he came to see me because he had something important to discuss, but it turns out it was just because he didn't trust me.
He then shook his head and suddenly let out a cold sneer.
On the other hand, Si Yanxiao's health has recovered well thanks to the hospital treatment he received during this period, and the complications he was worried about have not occurred.
Therefore, he personally handled the investigation and conducted on-site inspections.
Gu Nan followed behind, looking at the place ravaged by the mudslide, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes.
In the face of such a natural disaster, life is truly insignificant. One can't help but sigh, "I wonder how Jiang Ran managed to survive in such a harsh environment with two children."
Upon hearing this, a sudden surge of emotion welled up in Si Yanxiao's heart.
He then turned to look at Gu Nan, his face showing displeasure, and coldly rebuked, "You talk too much! Have you found any clues?"
Gu Nan listened to his reprimand and knew that he had now designated Jiang Ran as the prime suspect and couldn't bear to hear her name. She pursed her lips but didn't reply.
Going to provoke this tiger at this time would be like him asking for trouble.
The on-site investigation yielded no clues, resulting in a stalemate.
On the other side, Jiang Ran also began to investigate the relevant matters. She had a vague feeling that something was wrong when she had a premonition that something would happen to the two of them and give them the Mother-Child Talisman.
Furthermore, Si Youlin's hesitation suggested that he was hiding something from her.
All signs pointed to their injury and being framed, not to mention that what Si Yanxiao said made a lot of sense.
How come out of so many students, only those two got into trouble?!
His eyes flashed, and he realized that the accident scene was the most valuable place to investigate. He got up and headed towards his destination.
Unexpectedly, just as they reached the foot of the mountain, they ran into Si Yanxiao, who was about to leave.
Jiang Ran lowered her head and muttered a curse under her breath, "Damn it!"
Why did I have to run into him at this time? What bad luck!
As expected, Si Yanxiao's expression changed drastically upon seeing Jiang Ran. He took a few steps forward and coldly questioned, "What are you doing here?"
Jiang Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing across her face: "Investigate."
"You?" Si Yanxiao looked her up and down, his face clearly showing disbelief, and then coldly mocked, "The investigation is a pretense; you probably just want to destroy evidence of your crimes."
Jiang Ran saw that his words were practically implying that she was the mastermind behind it all. Her expression turned cold, and she looked up at him seriously, slowly asking, "Do you have any evidence that I directed and acted in this whole thing?"
"To wrongly accuse someone without distinguishing right from wrong, that's really your usual style."
Si Yanxiao's face flashed with displeasure as he listened to the sarcasm in his words.
Jiang Ran's eyes turned cold, and she spoke again: "You don't need to be so hostile towards me. I did know the news in advance, not because I planned it, but because I anticipated it."
"Expected?" Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Si Yanxiao's face, and he looked puzzled.
Jiang Ran nodded slowly and admitted, "Yes."
Then Fu explained, "The day before they arrived, I had a bad feeling, so I gave them a talisman. If they encounter any danger, I will sense it."
As he spoke, he took out the talismans he had taken from them from his bag and handed them to Si Yanxiao.
Si Yanxiao accepted the offer without question, but couldn't discern any insider knowledge about it.
“They were in danger before the teachers, so I knew about it before anyone else, which is exactly what you're wondering about.”
"Otherwise, without electronic devices, how could I possibly determine their approximate location?"
After Jiang Ran finished speaking, a hint of hesitation flashed across Si Yanxiao's face. Although she had presented evidence to prove her innocence, who could know whether it was true or false?
He didn't believe in metaphysics and was skeptical of Jiang Ran's words. He then stated his opinion: "Then tell me, how do you sense this talisman? Does it somehow move to remind you?"
“It will get hot,” Jiang Ran replied in a deep voice, “but…”
He paused slightly as he spoke: "It's just that the rain was too heavy, and getting wet in the rain would render it ineffective."
Hearing Jiang Ran's explanation, Si Yanxiao suddenly scoffed coldly: "Ridiculous! Do you think anyone would believe your story?"
"Is it really just a coincidence? What kind of evidence is this, and how is it any different from ordinary talismans?"
His words were full of doubt. He had never believed in Jiang Ran's magic and was convinced that metaphysics was just an excuse she used every time.
Thinking of this, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes. This was because he had become so accustomed to it that he didn't even need to think before he lied anymore.
The two were locked in a heated argument, both with cold expressions. Gu Nan stood not far away, and took a few steps closer to listen to their conversation, letting out a soft sigh in her heart.
She then walked to Si Yanxiao's side and whispered, "Ayan, I told you before that she does indeed know some Xuanhuang techniques."
Why are you always so extreme?!
Hearing Gu Nan question him in front of Jiang Ran, Si Yanxiao's face flashed with embarrassment, and he said coldly, "Shut up!"
Gu Nan pursed his lips slightly, knowing he was angry. Jiang Ran couldn't stand it anymore and replied coldly, "Why are you taking your anger out on others for what happened between you and me? You're really something!"
"It's a fact, why can't people say it? Just because you don't believe it doesn't mean it doesn't exist!"
Jiang Ran completely ignored how ugly Si Yanxiao's expression had become, and continued to mock him coldly.
Si Yanxiao's expression turned cold, and he was about to retort when Gu Nan, worried that the argument would escalate the conflict, quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Alright, alright, how long will you keep arguing like this?"
"If you can't even clear up a misunderstanding, what kind of case can you expect to solve?"
Gu Nan's words carried a hint of provocation, hoping to ignite their fighting spirit and get them to focus on the important matter at hand.
To everyone's surprise, the two of them just glanced at him indifferently, neither of them caring.
Seeing Gu Nan standing to the side, Si Yanxiao felt inexplicably annoyed and sneered, "You're quite the talker. You're so energetic, but A-Yu's side is short-handed. Why don't you go and help?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Nan waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No need, no need."
Ayu is in charge of the overseas construction site industry. Everyone knows that the conditions there are harsh. If Si Yanxiao wants to send him there, he will probably deliberately arrange for him to work at the grassroots level.
How could I possibly endure that kind of workload?
Thinking of this, a hint of resentment flickered in her eyes as she looked at Si Yanxiao.
Threatening at the slightest disagreement! That's outrageous!
As Jiang Ran listened to the argument between the two, a sudden inspiration struck her. She then looked at Si Yanxiao seriously and said, "I have an idea."
"What?" Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and looked down at Jiang Ran.
“We can conduct joint investigations and share resources, which would mean I’m indirectly under your surveillance.”
"Since we share the same goal—solving the case—why can't we cooperate?"
Si Yanxiao listened, his eyes flashing as if he hesitated.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran continued, "Besides, didn't you say you didn't believe in my abilities? This time, we'll split into two groups."
"You'll be in charge of investigating what's in the open, and I'll be in charge of investigating what's in the shadows. Working together will also be a good opportunity to test whether I'm really an expert in metaphysics."
"What do you think?" Jiang Ran then tossed the decision back to Si Yanxiao.
Si Yanxiao's eyes sharpened. After a moment's thought, he felt that her suggestion made some sense, and then replied in a deep voice, "Alright, then so be it."
Then, his expression turned cold, and he spoke again as a warning: "But if I find out that you've done anything wrong, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Show no mercy?
Jiang Ran sneered inwardly. What sentiment was left between them?
What a joke!
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