"The property certificate? Dad said it was at the very bottom of the box, wrapped in a blue cloth. What's wrong? Isn't it there?"
Jiang Dalong recalled that once Jiang Chun specifically instructed him that this self-built house was reserved for him to marry a wife in the future, and to prevent it from getting damp, he specially surrounded it with three layers of walls.
Is this it?
Jiang Yu pulled a piece of cloth from under her clothes and waved it in front of him.
"Yes, yes, that's it. It was wrapped up tightly at the time, how did you manage to smoke it so easily, sis?"
Jiang Dalong scratched his head, looking puzzled. He thought back to the time he wanted to show off to his friends in the village, but he couldn't even lift the mattress on top despite all his strength. How come Jiang Yu could take it out so easily?
"It must have been Jiang Meier who secretly took it while you were sleeping last night. No wonder she dared to run around even though she had nowhere to go; she was prepared all along."
Jiang Yu's words were like a wake-up call for Jiang Dalong. He suddenly understood and, with his large, fat head and ears, began rummaging through the cabinet. It was pitch black inside; after searching for a long time, he found nothing.
"That bitch actually came back to amass wealth. When I find her, I'll break her legs."
When he gets angry, he trembles all over, his fat body jiggles up and down, giving the impression that he might pass away at any moment.
Jiang Yu never expected Jiang Meier to do something like this. She's probably already at the real estate bureau with the property certificate as collateral, or she's already found a buyer.
Although it's a self-built house in the countryside and not worth much money, the rural land it occupies should be worth at least a thousand or eight hundred yuan.
"Call the police."
Shen Ying stood at the door, listening to their conversation, and made a quick decision. He had long wanted to find the woman and find out where the child was, and now that he couldn't find her, he was naturally anxious.
"Call...the police?"
Jiang Dalong trembled as he recalled the day Jiang Chun was arrested. He worried that if his family members were all imprisoned, he would be implicated as well.
"Da Long, can you testify and identify Jiang Meier for instigating Father to poison Mother?"
The property certificate and the reason of selling the child alone are not enough to constitute a crime, because they currently lack substantial evidence to prove these facts. However, if the mother's death is added to the equation, then the situation changes.
After all, Jiang Chun has already been detained, and with Jiang Dalong as a witness, he will likely be detained for at least a few days.
"Alright, I was young back then, but I could understand what she meant. Since she's so decisive, we don't need to worry about family ties."
In the Jiang family, only Jiang Dalong was unaware that Jiang Yu had been adopted as a child and had no connection to the family. However, it was certain that since her father's accident, only Jiang Yu had disregarded past grievances and busied herself with caring for him.
If he doesn't trust this older sister now, who else can he trust? Jiang Meier? She's determined to wipe them all out, even fighting over their last refuge.
"Let's not delay, let's go now."
Shen Ying and Jiang Yu unanimously decided to act quickly, as every minute earlier would increase their chances of success.
"Okay, I'll take the rat poison bottle from the west room."
Jiang Dalong recalled the scene when Jiang Meier tricked him into buying medicine; the packaging was exactly the same as the rat poison in his house now.
The three of them arrived at the town police station as quickly as possible. The station had just finished dealing with a theft case and had some free time.
To be on the safe side, first find the administrator and visit Jiang Chun under the guise of a prison visit.
In the cramped room, Jiang Chun, handcuffed and shackled, was escorted in by guards. Since the trial had already begun and the crime had been confirmed, only the relevant documents needed to be presented for a prison visit.
He had no hope for anyone visiting him in prison, but when he looked up and saw his son whom he had been longing for day and night, tears streamed down his face.
Wiping away her tears, she picked up the walkie-talkie, eager to speak with Jiang Dalong.
"father."
After not seeing him for many days, Jiang Chun looked even older than before, his thin frame unable to even fill out the smallest size prison uniform.
Jiang Yu and the man waited quietly outside. They had already instructed Jiang Dalong in advance that, given the limited time, he must describe the recent situation and what Jiang Meier had done in the shortest possible words.
“My eldest sister has already redeemed the land. In a couple of days, I’ll buy seeds and plant crops. The house is exactly the same as when you left. Dad, when are you coming back? I want to eat your steamed buns.”
Jiang Dalong wiped away his tears, his eyes filled with longing. He didn't know that Jiang Chun was now a serious offender, and the execution date had already been confirmed by his superiors.
In his mind, he could go home and get back to life in a couple of days. Jiang Chun's hands trembled, tears streaming down his face. He didn't know how to explain that he didn't have time left, and he only regretted the foolish thing he had done.
“Father, I’m here on a mission. My eldest sister said that if we identify Jiang Meier as the mastermind, you will be lenient with her. You must cooperate with me and identify her.”
Before Jiang Chun could speak, Jiang Dalong continued to explain the situation. In his view, his father doted on him the most and would agree to anything.
“Dalong, listen to your father. Although Jiang Meier also made mistakes, she is still your only family in this world besides your father. I will take full responsibility for this matter, so you should not get involved anymore.”
Ever since Jiang Chun learned that Jiang Yu understood her true parentage, he knew he could only rely on his two children for support. If Jiang Meier also came in, Jiang Dalong would be all alone outside, with no one to look after him.
He realized that as long as he didn't pressure Jiang Meier, she would eventually have a change of heart and take care of their son.
“But Dad, she came home last night and stole the property certificate. My eldest sister said that Jiang Meier is now homeless and might sell the house. If that happens, I won’t even have a place to live. How will I wait for you to come back?”
Jiang Dalong didn't pay attention to the meaning behind Jiang Chun's words, thinking that Jiang Chun and her older sister had fallen out too badly and that Jiang Chun no longer recognized her.
"Is everything you're saying true?"
After the crying abruptly stopped, Jiang Chun stared wide-eyed in disbelief, repeatedly confirming the answer. Upon receiving it, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he roared:
"You ingrate, I'm going to kill her."
Hearing the noise, a nearby prison guard rushed into the room to stop it. The stun gun crackled as it struck him.
Jiang Yu, who was outside the door, had already seen through everything. She calmly waited for him to calm down before entering the small house.
"You heard what Jiang Dalong just said. This is the situation now. Everyone is looking for Jiang Meier, but they can't find her anywhere. If you really care about your precious son, then cooperate with us."
Don't leave him all alone, destitute and helpless, after you're gone. Your so-called daughter will be out there, taking the last of his inheritance and escaping justice.
Jiang Yu looked at the old man's empty eyes, tapped his thigh lightly with her fingers, and waited for him to give in.
"Okay, I promise you, as long as Da Long identifies her, I will tell you everything in detail and will not hide a single word."
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