148: Chapter 148 Son Follows His Dad 148: Chapter 148 Son Follows His Dad In the police station.
Wang Yong had already confessed.
When An Xueyin went in, she originally intended to argue, but the video in front of her left her speechless.
A police officer glanced at her and asked sternly, “An Xueyin, do you have anything else to add?”
An Xueyin’s face darkened, and a glint of sorrow flashed through her eyes.
She had lived for 25 years, and today was the most humiliating day of her life, all thanks to Su He.
In a heavy voice, she said, “I want to see a lawyer.”
“…”
When Lin Yue received the call, she immediately contacted a lawyer.
By the time she arrived, it had already been half an hour.
The lawyer told her, “Mrs.
Lin, I’m sorry, but Miss An cannot be bailed out right now.
She instigated others to frame someone, and while the evidence is solid, it was not successful.
She needs to be detained for five days and then pay a fine of 500 yuan.”
Lin Yue was momentarily dazed, “Will this leave a criminal record?”
The lawyer replied, “Generally, it will leave a record, but Miss An’s case is not severe, and it shouldn’t cause much trouble.”
“That’s not acceptable, Mr.
Zhang, you must find a way to get my daughter out on bail,” Lin Yue’s voice was a bit agitated.
“No matter the severity, there cannot be this stain on her.”
Xueyin was someone she had raised with great difficulty, and she still needed to marry in the future.
For people of their status, even a small stain would be a degradation of identity.
Mr.
Zhang, the lawyer, frowned and asked, “Mrs.
Lin, if you don’t mind me asking, have you offended someone in higher places?”
Lin Yue was slightly stunned, “What do you mean?”
Mr.
Zhang sighed and said, “Normally, I could bail out Miss An, but this time, it’s difficult.
I have a friend who works here, and he said that this is an order from above, no one can bail her out.”
Lin Yue’s face turned pale, could it be the Jiang Family?
Before coming, she had already known the ins and outs of the situation, and it was related to Su He.
If it was the Jiang Family’s doing, she really had no way to intervene.
No choice left, she could only call An Chengyuan.
On the other end of the phone, after she explained everything, An Chengyuan’s only comment was, “Regarding who is right and who is wrong, I don’t need to explain more to you.
If your daughter hadn’t provoked others, she wouldn’t have invited this trouble; it’s her own doing, I’m powerless to help.”
After saying that, he didn’t give her another chance to speak and hung up.
Lin Yue stood rooted to the spot, her face alternating between shades of green and white.
She looked at Mr.
Zhang and asked, “Mr.
Zhang, is there really no other way?”
Mr.
Zhang sighed helplessly and shook his head.
Then, he added, “Unless you go and seek the victim’s forgiveness, if they don’t hold it against her, there might still be hope, otherwise, this is it.”
Ask her to seek Su He’s forgiveness?
Lin Yue, with a tight frown, found that absolutely impossible.
“Mom, I don’t want to stay here, hurry and get me out.”
An Xueyin was clutching Lin Yue’s hand, with panic and urgency filling her eyes, her voice somewhat shrill.
Lin Yue, watching her flustered and anxious appearance, felt a pang of sorrow.
She sighed, “Xueyin, it’s not that Mom won’t help you, but Mom is also powerless.”
“This time, the Jiang Family has alerted someone from higher-up, and even Mr.
Zhang can’t do anything.”
Hearing this, An Xueyin panicked even more, her lips trembling as she said, “Mom, what about Uncle An?
Can Uncle An and Grandma do nothing?”
Lin Yue said, “Xueyin, your Uncle An said he can’t do anything either, and as for your Grandma, I haven’t told her.
But you know, the Old Madam wouldn’t bother with these matters.”
Her last words carried a hint of sarcasm.
In her lifetime, Chen Shurong always acted selfishly; she never cared for things or people that brought no benefits to herself or the An Family.
Isn’t she a living example?
Even An Xiao could be abandoned, let alone An Xueyin who had no blood ties to the An Family—probably even less valuable than a family dog.
Though it hurt her, she still said, “You just have to stay here quietly for a few days, and you can come out in five days.”
At that moment, An Xueyin felt as if struck by lightning.
No, she couldn’t even stand half a day!
Crying, she said, “Mom, go and ask my cousin, beg her to plead with the Jiang Family, alright?”
“…”
Lin Yue actually went to Tang Sirou.
Tang Sirou was somewhat surprised after hearing about it.
She never expected An Xueyin to be so foolish; even if she wanted to deal with Su He, couldn’t she be a little smarter?
This was literally shooting herself in the foot.
Really as dumb as they come!
“Auntie, I’ll try my best, but you know, I have some conflicts with Ah Yan right now, I’m not sure if it’ll work, but rest assured, I will try my best.”
That was all she could say since the An Family couldn’t be offended right now.
The Tang Family had just started to recover, but the trouble with the Lou Family was ongoing, and currently, the An Family was the most stable.
But she also knew that although An Xueyin bore the An surname, she wasn’t a blood relative of the An Family, and they wouldn’t care much about her.
However, her aunt still had An Mi and An Rui, so it was different, and since she had asked, Tang Sirou found it hard to refuse.
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Evening, Jiang Family Mansion.
Today, Su He and Jiang Yan both had free time and came back together to have dinner with Grandma.
As soon as class ended, the little guy was picked up by the mansion’s driver.
Lately, their visits had become more frequent, and Grandma seemed much happier than before.
After dinner, Su Baobao accompanied Grandma for a walk in the back garden.
Jiang Feng came to find Jiang Yan, and the two went to the study.
Su He sat alone on the sofa, playing with her phone.
Just then, a ringing sound suddenly erupted.
She looked in the direction of the sound—it was Jiang Yan’s phone ringing.
He hadn’t taken it with him when he left.
She only glanced at it and then ignored it.
She wasn’t in the habit of answering his phone for him.
After a short while, the ringing stopped.
But then—
The next second it rang again…
Until it rang for the fourth time, she simply reached out, grabbed it, and stomped upstairs towards the study.
“Knock, knock!”
She knocked on the study door.
Jiang Feng quickly came to open the door, “Young Madam.”
“Here, for him, his phone has been ringing continuously.” She didn’t enter, just handed over the phone at the doorway.
Jiang Feng lowered his eyes to the screen where a familiar number danced.
Although it wasn’t saved, it looked familiar.
He was in a dilemma to answer it or not.
Just then, the ringing stopped again.
“…”
Jiang Yan’s low, magnetic voice came from inside: “If it rings again, just answer it for me, no need to ask.”
Jiang Feng stood at the door, a smile on his face as he looked at Su He.
Su He: “…”
She had just returned to the living room on the first floor when it rang again.
This time, she answered it without hesitation.
However, before she could speak, a soft, weak female voice came through: “Sorry, Ah Yan, I didn’t mean to disturb you so late.”
Su He’s brows furrowed slightly; Tang Sirou, huh.
She scoffed, “Oh, it turns out to be Miss Tang so persistently calling my husband.
I thought it was a sales pitch, so I never answered, so sorry about that.”
This remark indirectly told her: Jiang Yan hadn’t saved her number.
Tang Sirou wasn’t foolish; she naturally caught on.
She bit her red lips, her grip tightening on the phone.
Seeing that she didn’t speak, Su He cheerfully asked, “What does Miss Tang need from my husband so late at night?”
“You can also tell me, and I’ll pass it on.”
She appeared magnanimous and composed, not showing a trace of displeasure, quite breezy.
Tang Sirou deeply inhaled, and calmly said, “Dr.
Su, don’t you know?”
Su He asked back, “What do I know?”
“Ah Yan doesn’t like others touching his phone.
Previously, Jiang You touched his phone and was scolded by Ah Yan.”
Su He chuckled lightly, “Is that so?
But what about it?
I touched it, should I record a video later to see if he will scold me?”
Before Tang Sirou could respond, she continued, “Or does Miss Tang want to tell me, four years ago, you touched his phone, replied to my text for him, suggesting I abort our child.
Yet he hasn’t done anything to you to this day, only affected the Tang and Lin families, didn’t pursue it to the end, that’s your special treatment, right?”
“Then, Miss Tang, you are terribly wrong, because it was me who said, not to let you fall from high too soon.
After all, a moment of pleasure is always more delightful than slow torment, right?
Hmm?”
Su He’s voice was light, slightly lazy yet carrying a strong presence, even through the phone, Tang Sirou could feel the intense aura emanating from her.
Tang Sirou’s face turned from green to purple, shaking with anger, her skin seemingly taut.
“Su He, you…”
“Miss Tang, you better enjoy your leisure time these days.”
Su He cut her off and hung up the phone.
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Friday.
As promised, Jiang Yan accompanied Su Baobao to the kindergarten’s parent-child sports day.
Before coming, Su Baobao had already given her man a heads-up.
“Dad, when you get there, don’t keep that stern face of yours, or else no kids will want to be in our group.”
These were Su Baobao’s exact words.
And he did just that, today he was just a father of a child.
Due to his height and good looks, he stood out among all the parents like a shining star.
Luo Yi stood opposite, stealing glances from time to time.
It was free activity time now, but her son, Ji Mingxuan, clung to her, not willing to play with other classmates.
She said to her son, “Xuanxuan, aren’t you always good friends with Su?
Why didn’t you go and play with him today?”
Ji Mingxuan glanced in the direction of Su Yimo and pouted, “Mom, I just want to be with you.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Yi immediately frowned.
Seeing her reaction, Ji Mingxuan quickly changed his words: “Mom, don’t be angry, I’ll go play with Su Yimo right now.”
Luo Yi, seeing the change, instantly smiled and raised her hand to ruffle Ji Mingxuan’s hair: “Good boy, mom is not angry, go on.”
Ji Mingxuan toddled off to find Su Yimo.
Su Yimo was very popular in kindergarten; cute, smart, and good at charming people, almost all the little girls liked to play with him.
So, when Jiang Yan saw his son surrounded by a group of girls, he was quite surprised.
Although he often came to pick him up, he had never encountered such a scene.
He took out his phone, recorded a short video, and sent it to Su He.
“Hello, Yimo’s dad.” Luo Yi approached and called out to Jiang Yan who was filming.
Jiang Yan had just finished recording and turned around at the sound, nodding slightly in greeting.
Although he promised his son not to look stern, it didn’t mean he was going to chat with strangers’ parents.
Luo Yi didn’t feel awkward either; thinking that Jiang Yan might not remember her, she introduced herself, “I am Ji Mingxuan’s mom, Luo Yi; we met at the kindergarten gate last time.”
Jiang Yan responded indifferently, “Yes, hello.”
After that, there was no follow-up.
He looked back at his phone’s screen and sent the video he had just recorded to Su He, along with a few photos taken earlier.
Su He had just finished a meeting, came out of the meeting room, and received them.
She watched the video and then the photos beneath it and replied, “It seems that our son takes after his dad; quite popular with ladies; quite a few admirers.”
Jiang Yan, seeing her words, furrowed his brows slightly and quickly responded, “I only have you by my side, no other women, and it can only be you.”
Su He, reading the message, a smile curled on her lips, with a hint of amusement lighting her attractive eyes.
Seeing that the man had no intention of engaging with her, Luo Yi continued trying to make conversation, “Yimo’s dad, do you usually take care of picking up and dropping off the kid?
Is Yimo’s mom very busy?
What does she do for work?”
Actually, she hadn’t seen Jiang Yan coming for pickups and drop-offs for a while, and Su Yimo had taken several days off after the National Day holiday.
Even recently, when Su Yimo came back to school, an old man was taking care of his pick-ups and drop-offs.
But she was surprised to see him on today’s parent-child activity event.
And she had even specifically investigated his background, but couldn’t find anything except that his last name was Jiang.
However, looking at his aura of nobility and elegance, and the Patek Philippe watch on his wrist worth millions, he was certainly not from an ordinary family, but details were elusive.
After responding to Su He, Jiang Yan finally raised his eyes, his gaze carrying an unfathomable chill as he glanced at her.
The man’s handsome features, sharp contours, and a certain sharpness between his brows, his profound dark eyes were like vortexes, seemingly capable of drawing people in.
“Yes, she’s quite busy,” he responded briefly.
His voice was mesmerizing and filled with allure.
Actually, Luo Yi knew Su He’s job; she had seen a video of her online just yesterday; she was just a doctor at a hospital.
She smiled and said, “Oh, is that so?
That’s quite good, having her own job means she doesn’t have to stay home with the kid all day.
But Yimo is very fortunate to have you as a dad; this child has completely inherited your genes.”
Jiang Yan did not respond to her comment, his gaze remained fixed on his child.
Luo Yi continued to make casual conversation, “By the way, Yimo’s dad, I see your last name is Jiang, how come Yimo’s last name is Su?”
Jiang Yan replied, “He takes after my wife’s surname.”
Luo Yi was visibly surprised, “Really?
But in today’s society, shouldn’t children take their father’s name?
It’s unusual for a child to take their mother’s name; the elders in the family wouldn’t agree.
Yimo’s mom must be a very capable and strong woman; she might be a bit dominant in personality.
I have several friends who are workaholics, resulting in a stronger personality and not really understanding their husbands.
But with an excellent and considerate husband like you, she must be very happy.”
Jiang Yan’s tone was neutral but with a hint of coldness.
“Nowadays, it’s not a feudal society anymore; our family doesn’t care about such things.”
Luo Yi’s expression stiffened briefly, not sure how to respond.
Jiang Yan was mocking her for her outdated thoughts.
In fact, many parents didn’t like Luo Yi; few parents even talked to her.
Moreover, many parents didn’t appreciate her pretentious, flamboyant manner.
Like today, despite it being a parent-child sports day, she was dressed as though she was walking the red carpet.
Several other moms were watching her, whispering to each other.
Meiqi’s mom made a pointed remark, “You see, during this sports event, she’s the most conspicuous, who is she trying to attract?”
Xiao Cheng’s mom snorted, “Who knows, maybe she’s here to hook a rich man.”
Shanshan’s mom laughed, “Luckily, my hubby’s family isn’t wealthy enough to attract her attention; besides, he’s plain-looking, no match for her standards.”
Junjun’s mom suddenly leaned in and whispered, “I’ll tell you girls, I have a sister who works at a clubhouse, and several times when I visited her, I’d see her leaving the place dressed quite seductively.”
Another mom curiously asked, “It’s amazing, doesn’t her husband mind?”
Junjun’s mom shared another piece of gossip, “You guys might not know this, but her husband got into trouble recently; I heard it from my old Zhang.”
The moms asked together, “What happened to her husband?”
Junjun’s mom disclosed, “Somebody beat him up, he was nearly half dead.”
Meiqi’s mom speculated, “So, she’s looking for a new partner?”
Xiao Cheng’s mom glanced at Jiang Yan, “She wouldn’t be eyeing Yimo’s dad, would she?
Among all the dads, only Yimo’s dad is the most handsome, has a good figure, and carries a distinct flair; he’s definitely not ordinary.”
Meiqi’s mom mockingly smiled, “Well, you also have to see if Yimo’s dad even bothers with her.”
Ever since Jiang Yan appeared, although not openly disapproving, his inherent aura was undeniable.
Just his presence alone, even without doing anything, conveyed an overwhelming pressure.
So, generally, parents are still afraid to speak with him, with only Luo Yi daring to approach.
Luo Yi saw that Jiang Yan was unwilling to engage with her, but she didn’t walk away and just stood to one side.
Not long after, they saw Luo Yi suddenly lift her hand to touch her forehead, displaying a very uncomfortable expression.
The next second, her whole body fell towards Jiang Yan.
“Bang!”
A heavy fall!
“Ah!”
Someone screamed in fright.
Everyone was dumbfounded…
At the moment Luo Yi fell, Jiang Yan agilely dodged.
Thus, she fell directly onto the ground.
The outcome was unexpected by everyone; they thought even if Jiang Yan ignored Luo Yi, at least he would lend a hand when she fell.
But unexpectedly…
Half an hour later, she was taken to the hospital by the school teachers.
After an examination, it turned out to be low blood sugar, nothing serious, and she woke up.
“That, Xuanxuan’s mom, since you are alright, I will be leaving first,” said the teacher, “please rest well, and try not to lift heavy objects with your left hand these days.
Xuanxuan is sitting on the sofa, and I have already informed your family, they should be here soon.”
Luo Yi nodded: “Okay, thank you, Teacher.”
Once the teacher left, she held her left shoulder, in pain.
Actually, when she fell, she hadn’t fainted; she heard the sound of her bones cracking.
Fortunately, the ground wasn’t cement, or else her injury wouldn’t just be a dislocated bone.
She really hadn’t expected that man to actually dodge.
When Su He just finished a surgery and returned to her office, she turned on her phone and found a new group had been added to her WeChat with a notification showing: 99+…
The group name was: [Experimental Kindergarten Class Parents Chat Group]
She raised her eyebrows in confusion, wondering why there’s a new group again?
She clicked into it, and didn’t immediately check the messages in the group, but instead set it to ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode.
Then she briefly glanced through and realized that the group consisted of the children’s mothers.
And someone had mentioned her WeChat ID, telling her to keep a close eye on her husband.
Next, she caught up on the gossip about Jiang Yan.
Seeing so many people caring about her, she couldn’t just ignore it, hence she simply replied: “Thank you all for the reminder.”
Normally, she hardly ever appeared, in fact, many parents hardly saw Su He.
Su He took a screenshot and sent it to a man, with a message: “Jiang Yan, your behavior of maintaining your own integrity is quite unusual.”
Soon, a reply came from the other side: “Is there a reward?”
Su He replied: “A reward of a little red flower from our son.”
“I only want an adult’s reward.”
“Okay, then I’ll reward you with a cup of bubble tea after work today.
It’s tasty and affordable, and will make you happy.”
“…”
In the afternoon, Su He received a call from the chief of the Emergency Department, informing her that Wang Yong’s mother’s condition had stabilized.
Wang Yong was currently detained, and his mother could only be taken care of by the hospital for now.
Not long after, she received a call from Ella.
On the other end, Ella sighed: “Su He, do you want to come to the hotel?”
Su He asked puzzledly: “What happened?”
Top floor luxury suite of the hotel.
Ella looked at Ye Jiuqing, who was drunk and a headache loomed: “This guy started drinking again after getting discharged from the hospital, I and Ah Gui have tried our best, but we couldn’t stop him.”
…
At six thirty.
She still went to the hotel.
After reaching the top floor.
She saw Ella and Ah Gui standing at the door.
“Open the door,” she lifted her chin slightly.
Ah Gui had just opened the door when a can flew out.
Accompanied by a roar: “Get out!”
Fortunately, Ah Gui dodged in time and wasn’t hit.
Su He frowned, and her expression darkened.
Ella crossed her arms and leaned against the wall, shrugging nonchalantly as if accustomed to the situation.
Su He took a deep breath and stepped inside; the pungent smell of alcohol hit her face, and she continued to walk in with a frown.
The living room was littered with various bottles, and someone was seen sitting on the floor with one leg bent, hand resting on the knee, head slightly bowed, leaning against the sofa while holding a bottle of alcohol.
“Ye Jiuqing, it seems you really have had enough, do you need me to escort you on your journey?”
A cool voice suddenly entered into the man’s ears, causing him to slightly startle.