Chapter 394 The Truth That Was Afraid of Being Discovered
Shen Jiheng's words shocked the two people in front of him, and Han Xi mechanically turned his head to look at him.
"Ji Heng, what nonsense are you spouting?"
When she finished speaking and turned to look at Gu Hongyi, she saw that he looked stiff and as if he couldn't breathe.
Shen Jiheng's calm expression made Han Xi feel uneasy, and she said anxiously, "Jiheng, what's going on? Do you know what you're saying?"
Shen Jiheng held her hand and felt that her palms were sweaty. No one would want to believe that their loved ones would do such a thing.
However, she knew Shen Jiheng's character all too well; he would never joke about something like this.
But if it's true...
Shen Jiheng replied, "We're not just curious why the embassy couldn't catch him, we also suspect that Yang Quan betrayed us, so I had Qin Chuan interrogate him overnight, and we did find some new clues."
Han Xi had already guessed something from their reactions, but she was unwilling to believe it.
Is everything you're saying true?
"Of course, you can only say this if you have solid evidence. Your uncle spent too much money and manpower to cover up her crimes back then. If people find out about this, the Gu family will be finished."
Gu Hongyi took two steps back and leaned against the wall, not daring to look up and meet Han Xi's gaze.
Han Xi asked in surprise, "So you want us to leave not just for protection, but more because you're afraid we'll find out about these things."
Gu Hongyi took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "As expected of Shen Jiheng, he was able to dig out the secret I buried deepest."
In recent years, Gu Hongyi has gone to great lengths to cover up these scandals.
He thought he was infallible and that his secret would never be exposed, but he never expected that his own people would uncover it in the end.
Of course, apart from Shen Jiheng, no one else in the entire city of Chongqing had this ability.
After saying that, he looked at Han Xi and said heavily, "I gave everything for your aunt, thinking that I could make her realize her mistakes, but I didn't expect her to still be so ruthless. I started planning from the moment I poisoned her."
What exactly did Han Xi hear?
If the family finds out about these things, the family will likely fall apart.
She waved her hands rapidly: "I don't want to hear it!"
"Unfortunately, it's too late now. I know the truth will eventually come out, so I've tried many solutions, but it's you guys who have left me helpless."
He could argue with others, and he could deal with adversaries.
But the person in front of him was Han Xi, and there was also Shen Jiheng, whom he couldn't handle.
Shen Jiheng also said, "He is right. It was too late. His biggest mistake was that the shards his aunt got were not sharp enough, and she escaped by chance."
Han Xi had previously attributed the blame to himself.
Little did I know that I would only realize now that everyone had been tricked.
And this person was her beloved uncle, Gu Hongyi, the man everyone knew loved and cherished his wife.
Han Xi asked, "So, will you still try to harm your aunt?"
Gu Hongyi did not answer the question, and Han Xi continued, "Those who condone evil are more hateful than the evil itself. You should have stopped it when you first discovered the situation, instead of helping her clean up the mess."
Shen Jiheng chimed in, "It is precisely because of your cleanup that she has become so unscrupulous, and you have become her guarantee to harm others."
Gu Hongyi's body went limp, and he slumped down weakly.
He had always known this, so why did he keep falling deeper and deeper into it?
Now that things were out of control, and he was afraid that Ding Shan would reveal what happened back then while in detention, he made the decision to get rid of her in a state of anxiety.
He was also in great pain, but in order to protect the Gu family, he had no choice but to harden his heart.
However, he knew that Shen Jiheng and the others would definitely investigate further, so he wanted to shift the blame onto Han Xi to create conflict and force them to leave the Gu family.
He thought everything was planned perfectly, and Ding Shan's survival reduced his guilt, but he didn't expect Shen Jiheng to investigate his background.
"What do you plan to do with me?"
Han Xi rubbed his forehead, he had never been so troubled.
Even when she encountered those troubles herself back then, she could face them calmly, but she felt powerless about Gu Hongyi's situation.
Handing these over to the police would undoubtedly expose what happened back then.
But if we don't pursue this matter, how can we face those who have been hurt because of him?
Furthermore, Ding Shan is still lying in the hospital. If she finds out in the future that the person who plotted against her was her husband, who claimed to love her the most, how will she be able to accept it?
"I will give this matter serious consideration. From now on, you must behave yourself."
Gu Hongyi understood her meaning, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "I only have one request. I can die, but these things cannot be known to outsiders. I cannot let the Gu family be infamous for eternity because of me."
Han Xi didn't want Gu Jia to become the subject of gossip. These sins should be borne by the person who did wrong.
"If you had realized this earlier, things wouldn't be like this."
"sorry!"
Now, besides these three words, Gu Hongyi has nothing more to say.
Shen Jiheng patted Han Xi on the shoulder; there was no turning back now.
"Don't show anything unusual in front of my brother, I don't want to hurt him."
After saying that, Han Xi pulled Shen Jiheng away. Standing in front of Gu Hongyi, she felt uncomfortable all over.
Shen Jiheng could sense that her thoughts were in disarray, so he silently stayed behind her.
As Han Xi walked to the parking lot, she turned back and asked, "Was Yang Quan arranged by your uncle?"
"Yes, we initially suspected the wrong route and connected it with Bo Siye, which caused some delays."
After discovering the truth, Shen Jiheng had the same expression as Han Xi.
Although wealthy and powerful families often have their own unspeakable secrets, Gu Hongyi's actions were somewhat unexpected.
“My grandparents have been through a lot recently, and we absolutely cannot let them know about this, nor can we let anyone else know.”
"Don't worry about that. Your uncle is very discreet. No one but me will be able to find out."
That makes sense; if someone had found out, they would have threatened him long ago.
"Has the hypnotist been found?"
"We have found the clues that Yang Quan mentioned. Through remote video questioning, he admitted to the fact."
Han Xi had a terrible headache; he really didn't know what to do.
Shen Jiheng remained calm: "If you don't know how to decide, just send him to the police station. These are his matters, and you shouldn't have to bear this pressure."
"If we send them to the police station, what will the charges be? What will the motive be? This isn't about revealing everything."
Han Xi was angry at his suggestion; Shen Jiheng had no idea how much she cared about this issue.
However, Shen Jiheng said, "As a family member, I have no objection to you protecting him, but don't forget that you also have the identity of a lawyer. From a legal perspective, what do you think should be done?"
Shen Jiheng's words rang in her ears, giving Han Xi a feeling of being hit on the head. Was she supposed to put aside her own family for the greater good?
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