Chapter 73 is a trap he set.
Shen Jiheng held up several large gift boxes in his hand and forced a smile that lacked any real impact.
“I went to the pharmacy and asked, and these tonics are very good for pregnant women.”
Han Xi sized him up: "You're here to deliver these things?"
Of course, that's not all. Shen Jiheng wanted to cultivate their relationship, but Han Xi didn't believe him, so he didn't say much.
"Yes, you live outside without anyone to take care of you, and you have to go to work during the day. I think it's better to..."
"Thanks then. I'll take the things. You can go now."
Han Xi had already taken the gift box while he was speaking, and before he could finish his sentence, he cleanly and neatly closed the door.
Shen Jiheng stared at the door, his teeth practically grinding to powder. In Chongqing, who would dare to give him attitude?
In the past, he would have definitely torn down the door, but he now knows that Han Xi is not the same as before, and if he did that, their relationship would become even more strained.
He took a deep breath and shouted through the crack in the door, "I'm going back first. Take care of yourself, and remember to let out the phone that's been locked in the dark room."
If Han Xi hadn't blocked his number, Shen Jiheng wouldn't have had to come to her door to tell her everything.
There was no response from inside the room. Shen Jiheng clenched his fist and then relaxed it. Han Xi had forced him to do this.
The next morning, Han Xi was woken up by a phone call. Zhuo Qingqian said that she had been taken to the police station and asked Han Xi to go there quickly.
Zhuo Qingqian briefly explained the situation over the phone: the necklace Han Xi found last time had been put up for sale online, and someone wanted to buy it last night, so they arranged to make the transaction this morning.
Unexpectedly, the police arrived during the transaction, saying that the victim had reported the theft and that Zhuo Qingqian had stolen the item. They had no choice but to ask Han Xi to go and help clarify the situation.
Han Xi was also confused. This necklace was the one Shen Jiheng lost last time. Wasn't it a gift from someone else? How could he possibly call the police?
When Han Xi arrived at the police station, Zhuo Qingqian was still being questioned.
"Officer, this is my friend. She really did find the necklace."
The police officer turned his gaze to Han Xi and asked suspiciously, "You're Han Xi, did you really find this necklace?"
Han Xi replied confidently, "I really picked it up from the trash can."
"This necklace is worth up to a million. Go and try picking up another one."
The police obviously didn't believe her. The problem was that the necklace was too precious; they probably wouldn't find another one even if they turned every trash can in Chongqing upside down.
Han Xi explained with a headache: "This necklace was originally a gift from my husband. I didn't want it at the time, so he threw it in the trash can. I just picked it up. Is there anything wrong with that?"
The two policemen looked at each other, their expressions saying, "Do you believe me or not?"
"Then why didn't you accept it when it was given to you, but instead went to pick it up? Isn't that a contradiction?"
Han Xi sighed and explained, "We had a bit of an argument at the time, and I got angry and refused to accept it, so he lost it. It really wasn't stolen."
"You've crafted a good story. Are there any other versions?"
Han Xi: "......"
Her earnest words were taken as a joke.
It's no wonder people reacted this way. If Zhuo Qingqian didn't know her character well, she wouldn't have believed such an absurd reason. Who would throw away such a valuable jewelry necklace when they're angry?
The police then said, "If you have no other way to prove your innocence, this will be treated as theft."
How can we communicate like this? It seems the only way to clarify things is to find the person involved.
Han Xi sighed: "I'll have my husband come over to testify, but I want to know who accused my friend of theft."
The police officer glanced at the file and uttered three words that made Han Xi grit her teeth.
"Shen Jiheng!"
It was him! What new tricks is this bastard up to now? This has all involved Zhuo Qingqian. Han Xi felt like strangling him.
Since things had come to this point, Han Xi could only call him.
When the call was connected, the other party spoke in a lazy voice.
"Han Xi, why are you calling me so early in the morning? What's up?"
Han Xi really wanted to crawl through the phone and slap him twice. Didn't he know what he had done? He was just pretending not to know.
She suppressed her anger and said, "Come to the police station right now."
"What would I do at the police station?"
"Shen Jiheng, stop pretending. Why are you dragging Qianqian into our business? Besides, you're the one who lost this necklace. What right do you have to accuse her of theft?"
"Oh, so that's what it was about."
Shen Jiheng deliberately dragged out his tone, which made Han Xi so angry that she wanted to bite him to death.
Han Xi realized that he was resorting to force when soft tactics failed, hoping to coerce her into submission.
Shen Jiheng said, "But I don't remember clearly either. Maybe the necklace was stolen."
Han Xi suppressed the urge to curse him and asked kindly, "Tell me, what exactly do you want?"
Finally, the moment he wanted to get to happened.
“It’s very simple. As long as you agree to come back to the old house with me for a while, I’ll go over and explain the situation.”
"You bastard, you're forcing me again."
“This time it’s different. I’m doing this entirely for your health. Who told you to be so stubborn and force me to use my ultimate move?”
If Han Xi had known that necklace was too hot to handle, she would have simply not picked it up, instead causing trouble for Zhuo Qingqian.
She was also aware of Shen Jiheng's abilities; if he insisted on this matter, Zhuo Qingqian would be unjustly accused.
"Okay, I promise you, I'll get over here right now!"
Han Xi angrily hung up the phone and turned to comfort Zhuo Qingqian.
"I'm sorry, Qianqian, you kindly helped me but he framed me instead."
Zhuo Qingqian said angrily, "I used to think he was just a scumbag, but I didn't expect him to be even worse. Xi Xi, we can't have a man like this. You should stay away from him as soon as possible."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jiheng and Director Wu walked in, and the scene immediately became somewhat awkward.
Shen Jiheng's cold and sharp gaze fell on Zhuo Qingqian, and he asked in a low voice, "Whom do you want Han Xi to stay away from?"
Zhuo Qingqian swallowed hard and subconsciously leaned against Han Xi. Hadn't they just talked on the phone? It hadn't even been a minute, how did he appear?
The only explanation is that he was already at the police station, waiting for Han Xi's call.
Han Xi naturally thought of this problem as well. In the end, it was a trap deliberately set by Shen Jiheng to lure them in. Otherwise, how could someone suddenly buy the necklace that had been listed online for so long?
And by sheer coincidence, she was caught red-handed. Shen Jiheng went to great lengths to get her to compromise.
"Mr. Shen, you must have misheard me. I meant to keep Xi Xi away from bad luck."
Shen Jiheng composed himself, his coldness vanishing, and said calmly, "I've already explained the situation to the director. You can leave now."
Zhuo Qingqian glanced at Han Xi with an expression that said, "Your husband is not to be trifled with," telling her to watch her step.
"Since everything's alright, I'll head back now. Please take care of Xi Xi."
Han Xi tugged at her hand, her face full of apology. This bastard had caused her best friend a scare for her own purposes.
"Sorry, Qianqian, we'll contact you later."
"I'm fine, but you should be careful."
Zhuo Qingqian certainly understands her, but with such a scheming husband, it's unlikely she'll escape his clutches.
After Zhuo Qingqian left, Shen Jiheng went to sign the documents to close the case, and then took Han Xi into the car.
Judging from her dark expression throughout, it was clear that she was filled with resentment.
He's now taking every opportunity to manipulate her, so Han Xi needs to find a way to control him.
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