Chapter 385 Acting
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran immediately understood. She pursed her lips slightly and asked in a deep voice, "How is the old man doing now?"
"He's in a coma. As for when he'll wake up, that depends on the condition of the cerebral hemorrhage. After all, nobody can guarantee anything right now..."
Although the doctor spoke cryptically, they understood his implied meaning.
The situation is unclear and surgery cannot be performed without authorization. Currently, only conservative treatment is possible, and the patient is essentially in a vegetative state.
Si Jiliang's gaze darkened as he listened to his explanation, and his expression changed drastically. This was not only because he was worried about the old man's condition, but also because he was now being falsely accused of being the murderer who pushed the old man down the stairs.
The stairwell is a blind spot for surveillance cameras, and now, apart from the old man involved, no one can prove his innocence.
Thinking of this, Si Jiliang frowned, his expression turning sinister, and he still asked, unwilling to give up, "Is there really no other way?"
The doctor looked troubled and slowly shook his head: "No."
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Si Jiliang's expression suddenly darkened, and he took half a step back, his brows furrowing slightly.
Although Si Yanxiao was anxious, he couldn't lose his composure. He secretly maintained his calmness and replied in a low voice, "Okay, thank you for your hard work."
The doctor was flattered and waved his hands repeatedly.
The old man was pushed out by the nurse behind him. The doctor nodded slightly, and the nurses then pushed the old man directly into the VIP ward.
After giving a few more brief instructions, the doctor turned and left.
Silence fell instantly at the entrance of the emergency room. Si Yanxiao's face was displeased, and his eyes were full of coldness.
Si Jiliang lowered his gaze slightly, making it impossible to discern his expression.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, reached out and gently tugged at Si Yanxiao, slowly shaking her head to indicate. Si Yanxiao looked displeased but did not refute. After giving Si Jiliang a meaningful look, he turned and walked towards the ward.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes to look at Si Jiliang. Seeing that he was silent and had not yet accepted what was happening, she did not urge him. She crossed her arms and leaned against the wall to wait quietly.
After a long silence, Si Jiliang spoke in a low, muffled voice: "It wasn't me..."
"I know," Jiang Ran nodded slightly and replied in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang abruptly looked up at Jiang Ran, only to see her eyes filled with unwavering determination, without the slightest hesitation. His heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed in surprise, "You believe me?"
Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow, but did not respond directly. She walked up to him and suddenly said, "It's not that I believe you, it's just that I don't think you would make such a basic mistake."
Although there was a hint of sarcasm in his words, he clearly expressed his attitude.
Si Jiliang's lips twitched. The scene before him was a replay of the events of his previous life. How long ago was that...
His master stood firmly beside him, a hint of amusement on his face, yet he had gone against his own self-righteous path for his sake.
Just as he was lost in thought, Jiang Ran narrowed his eyes slightly and continued, "Previously, people around me had one accident after another, one wave after another. It's a bit too coincidental that the old man fell from the building now."
"Leaving aside the fact that the real culprit is still yet to be verified, even if there is evidence pointing to you, I still have my doubts."
Si Jiliang hadn't expected Jiang Ran to trust him so much. He suddenly looked up at her seriously, his eyes filled with shock: "Why?"
Jiang Ran noticed the change in his expression, raised her brow slightly, and slowly explained, "First, you had no motive for the crime; second, have you ever seen a murderer go in under the watchful eyes of everyone? Isn't that giving others something to talk about?"
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang was surprised by her trust in him, but then a thought suddenly struck him, and he exclaimed, "You mean..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ran interrupted him, saying, "There are too many people around here, so let's just keep our minds clear."
"It's not enough that I'm the only one who trusts you right now. We have to find out the real culprit behind this, otherwise we won't be able to get past the outside world."
"Yes, I understand." Si Jiliang nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood.
The two then went to a secluded spot and discussed the specific details in hushed tones before splitting up to carry out their plan.
However, in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, the two of them were still entangled under these circumstances, and Si Yanxiao had become the biggest victim.
When Jiang Ran returned to the ward, she saw Si Yanxiao on the phone by the window, his brows furrowed with malice. After a long while, he replied in a deep voice, "Okay, I'll trouble you to investigate this matter thoroughly."
After saying a few more words, he hung up the phone.
Turning his head, he saw Jiang Ran standing a few steps away. He was taken aback for a moment, then composed himself slightly and asked in a low voice, "Finished?"
Jiang Ran knew he was implying something, and responded softly.
Si Yanxiao walked slowly closer, his lips pressed tightly together, and said in a deep voice, "It was Uncle Chen who called just now. The eyewitness can't be found..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's eyes sharpened. After a moment's thought, she instantly understood the whole story. A slight smile played on her lips, a cold glint in her eyes: "Isn't this all too coincidental? If you were a witness, why are you running away? Are you afraid of retaliation?"
His words carried a hint of disdain.
This outcome was already within her expectations. Once the witnesses were gone, the hidden truth of the matter became even more worthy of in-depth investigation.
Si Yanxiao also sensed the disdain in her words, his gaze darkening slightly as he echoed, "The thief cries 'stop thief!'..."
As for who the so-called 'thief' was, without needing to be explicitly stated, a name flashed through their minds.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran lowered her eyes to look at the unconscious old man, a shadow of gloom flashing in her eyes, and then asked again, "How do you plan to handle this matter?"
Seeing that she was leaving the decision to him, Si Yanxiao's eyes flickered slightly, and he replied directly, "Whatever you say."
His push and pull made his stance clear: he would no longer interfere in Bai Zhuwei's affairs, nor would he consider their past relationship.
As for how the situation develops, everything will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with.
After understanding his attitude, Jiang Ran felt somewhat relieved. She had been worried that Si Yanxiao would act impulsively and ruin her plans...
Then, with a slight lowering of his eyes, Si Yanxiao leaned close to Jiang Ran's ear, and after a few words were whispered, the two looked at each other and instantly made a decision.
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That evening, Bai Zhuwei listened to Lu Ziyi's report with a look of astonishment on her face.
He exclaimed in surprise, "Really?!"
"The situation is true." Lu Ziyi nodded repeatedly, replying seriously, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.
Then he retorted coldly, "I thought Jiang Ran was some kind of scoundrel! Turns out she's just a two-timing woman, always looking for something new and then getting tired of the old!"
His tone carried a hint of contempt, along with a touch of resentment.
He is now in this predicament entirely because of them!
So now that he sees the two arguing, he's watching the show with amusement, hoping they'll turn against each other and neither of them will have a good ending!
Bai Zhuwei, however, was still absorbed in the news she had received and had no time to care about anything else.
She had initially framed Si Jiliang for the incident out of desperation, and even she wasn't sure how credible it was.
But now, Jiang Ran is suddenly arguing with Si Yanxiao to protect Si Jiliang, and Si Yanxiao is driven to desperation and slams the door and leaves.
Things were progressing far too smoothly, which made her inexplicably a little flustered.
Bai Zhuwei lowered her eyes slightly, and after thinking for a moment, said in a low voice, "But didn't they investigate further afterward?"
Lu Ziyi knew her concerns, his gaze darkened slightly, and he slowly said, "Of course we investigated! The paparazzi I sent said that after the old man was sent to the emergency room, the butler drove straight back to the old house, presumably to question him."
"It's unclear how the servants answered, but anyway, before things were clear, Si Yanxiao had already attacked Si Jiliang."
As she spoke, her eyes flickered slightly, and she casually remarked, "I guess she's just worried and confused."
One sentence instantly awakened the person from their dream.
Bai Zhuwei's pupils suddenly widened in surprise, and she instantly grasped the general outline of the events leading up to it.
It's likely that the servants overheard the rumors she spread and happened to witness that scene when they went inside.
The situation was urgent, and the butler didn't have time to ask for details. He only knew the general situation and told Si Yanxiao what had happened.
Enraged, Si Yanxiao struck Si Jiliang directly.
Afterwards, the butler returned to the old house, but the servants were so flustered that they were at a loss for what to do, and it's not impossible that they casually agreed to be eyewitnesses...
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