Chapter 399 Using a borrowed knife to kill
Han Xi looked at him in confusion: "How could you have such an idea?"
Shen Jiheng handed over the phone, frowning as he said, "I just had Assistant Qin investigate the source of their perfume. They found that they didn't develop it at all. Instead, they bought Yunzhilian from a VIP customer of Hanshu Group for double the price."
Han Xi looked bewildered and said in a panic, "So tonight's exhibition was just a decoy, deliberately using Cloud Love to lure us into making a move, the real target was Jefferson!"
Shen Jiheng nodded, "They didn't develop any Goddess Water at all, they just used Cloud Love. Of course, these are just my guesses, there is no actual evidence yet. I just feel that there is another conspiracy behind this."
Han Xi could sense something unusual from these words.
She was relieved that Yun Zhilian hadn't been stolen, but she was also worried about the trouble Shen Jiheng was about to face.
Shen Jiheng continued, "Jefferson and Bo Siye have a partnership. Tonight's events are like using someone else to do the dirty work."
This reminded Han Xi that Yun Zhi Lian was Han Shu Group's trump card, and she would definitely lose control of her emotions if something went wrong.
Of course, Han Xi alone wouldn't cause any trouble, but it would be a different story if Shen Jiheng were present.
Shen Jiheng disregarded everything and directly taught this person a lesson, but everyone present saw it.
Although they were all unwilling to testify for Jefferson at the time, they would all become witnesses if someone were to die.
Not only that, but the video taken by Bo Siye has also been released, which will make this matter a topic of public discussion.
However, the police station will also be under pressure from public opinion and will investigate the matter thoroughly, which will also bring a lot of inconvenience to Shen Jiheng.
"It was all my fault for being too impulsive. If I hadn't rushed up to cause trouble for him, you wouldn't have made a move."
Shen Jiheng held her hand: "They came prepared. Even if they didn't make a move on the spot, a fight would have broken out at another time. We were already outmaneuvered."
The reason they could never defeat Bo Siye was not because they lacked ability, but because they were not as ruthless as him.
Bo Siye repeatedly used human lives as bargaining chips, something Shen Jiheng couldn't do.
"No wonder he hired a master protector; he must be afraid of retaliation."
“He’s a wicked man, and one day he’ll get what’s coming to me.”
Han Xi clenched her fists. She had been so careless, unknowingly falling into a trap set by others, and even dragging Shen Jiheng down with her.
"Oh right, there's also Tang Qing's problem. I observed that she really cared about Jefferson. I saw her squat down and whisper something. There must be something going on between them."
Based on her previous account of their strained relationship, her indifference to his beatings and her subsequent escape upon learning of his impending death suggests that Jefferson possessed something she desired.
Shen Jiheng said, "I have already asked Qin Chuan to keep an eye on her. In addition, we are looking for the real Tang Yi. Once we find her, the truth will come out."
Han Xi nodded, looked at the ambulance ahead, and frowned, saying, "Ji Heng, what if Jefferson really dies?"
Shen Jiheng calmly replied, "Don't worry, his death has nothing to do with me. The few blows I made were not fatal at all. Even if I am framed, I will find the evidence."
Han Xi also knew that he was sensible and would not kill him under such circumstances.
She admired Shen Jiheng's calm, wise, and experienced nature; he could handle anything well.
At that moment, news came from the ambulance ahead that Jefferson's injuries were too severe and he had stopped breathing.
Their expressions changed; it seemed the situation was more serious than they had thought.
Upon arriving at Hengtian Hospital, the hospital director and Professor Yang examined Jefferson again and confirmed that he had no pulse or heartbeat.
His death was caused by a fractured rib that pierced his lung, and the bone fragments also penetrated his chest wall and damaged his heart, leading to severe injuries and death despite attempts to save him.
Professor Yang frowned and said, "Mr. Shen, you went too far this time."
Han Xi quickly explained, "Professor Yang, you misunderstood. Ji Heng didn't seriously injure him. He just kicked him a couple of times to help me get out. It couldn't have been fatal."
Even their own people think this way, let alone other people who have even more extreme opinions.
Professor Yang took out his phone and looked at the details again, then re-verified Jefferson's injuries.
“I certainly believe you, Ms. Han, but according to the video footage, the location of his injury roughly matches the location where Mr. Shen made the move.”
The implication is that it would make people think Jefferson was beaten to death by Shen Jiheng.
Han Xi understood the meaning of Bo Siye's words at the time; his certainty meant he had foreseen this outcome.
"Professor Yang, you need to help us think of a solution and examine the injuries again carefully. These injuries must have been there before."
The dean and Professor Yang exchanged a glance, nodded, and said, "We will continue the tests and let you know if there are any new results."
"Thank you both!"
Han Xi nodded in agreement. She couldn't let anything happen to Shen Jiheng. That damned Bo Siye was definitely trying to use someone else to do his dirty work. Poor Jefferson probably wouldn't even know until his death that he had become a discarded pawn.
Qin Chuan rushed over and said seriously, "President, Director Wu has brought an arrest warrant to arrest you, and various media outlets are also trying to interview you outside the hospital, but we have already stopped them."
They acted incredibly fast; this series of actions caught them completely off guard.
No one expected that Bo Siye would hurt others time and time again in order to get rid of him.
Seeing Han Xi's nervous expression, Shen Jiheng took her hand and said with a smile, "Han Xi, I would like to invite you to be my lawyer this time. I believe you can definitely help me prove my innocence and protect me."
Even at a time like this, he still couldn't resist showing off his affection. Qin Chuan and the others were so anxious they were about to jump up, but Shen Jiheng acted as if nothing had happened.
Han Xi was a little worried, but seeing the determined look in his eyes, she nodded vigorously.
"I will definitely not let you down."
Shen Jiheng extended his hand, and Han Xi placed it on top of him. The two walked out hand in hand.
Upon arriving in the lobby, they encountered Director Wu, who also looked worried upon seeing the two of them.
Given his relationship with Shen Jiheng, he naturally didn't want to do such a thing, but it was his duty to bring people over anyway.
“Mr. Shen, this matter is a bit difficult. My arrest of you is on orders from above. Please don’t take offense.”
Shen Jiheng nodded: "I understand, Director Wu, there's no need to make things difficult for me. It's just that I need to bring my lawyer with me."
Director Wu said with difficulty, "Mr. Shen, I'm sorry, Ms. Han is also a defendant, so she can't defend you. You should ask someone else."
Han Xi asked in surprise, "I've become a defendant too?"
Director Wu said, "You were at the scene when the incident occurred and failed to stop Mr. Shen's violent behavior in time, which indirectly led to Jefferson's death. Since the incident was caused by you, the deceased's family also sued you."
Han Xi gave a bitter smile. As a lawyer, she had helped countless people seek justice in court, but she never expected that one day she would become a defendant herself.
"Don't worry, Tianxiang will send someone over. I won't let anyone touch you."
Han Xi wasn't worried about the problem itself, but rather the trouble it would cause Shen Jiheng.
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