Song Qinian ultimately knitted a scarf and gloves for Shen ChiYan. Shen ChiYan verbally expressed his disdain but did not discard Song Qinian's knitted scarf, though he was never seen wearing it.
Song Qinian's comic was published in print, and its sales, along with its merchandise, were exceptionally good. Her editor called, proposing a signing event for her.
Song Qinian politely declined. She was still Shen ChiYan's assistant and dedicated all her free time to drawing, leaving her with no time for signing events.
The editor found it a pity, as it was a lucrative opportunity.
Song Qinian had no choice but to promise to attend a future event when she had the time.
Recently, there had been no news from Zhou LuoTe, which made Song Qinian anxious.
For her, the most crucial task was to clear Song GuanLiang's name and secure his release.
Lin QiuTong had no reason to deceive her, therefore, her father was undeniably framed.
In this world, every action leaves a trace, no matter how minute. She was determined to investigate every lead.
Song Qinian could not directly approach Lin QiuTong and thus had to focus on Shen QiWen.
However, Shen QiWen was too cautious, and she dared not investigate too obviously. Consequently, she found nothing and grew increasingly anxious.
To make matters worse, Liu XiaoHan also ran into trouble.
Near the end of the workday, Song Qinian received a call from the police station stating that Liu XiaoHan had been arrested for theft.
Without time to think, Song Qinian rushed to the police station.
Upon arriving, Song Qinian heard Liu XiaoHan's sharp voice: "I didn't steal anything. I honestly don't know how this necklace got into my bag."
"We caught you red-handed, and the surveillance cameras also recorded you taking the necklace. What else do you have to say?"
"I just took it out to look, and then I put it back. I really didn't steal it."
Song Qinian barged in. Fearing the police wouldn't understand, she had written a note in the car: "Hello, I am Song Qinian, Liu XiaoHan's daughter."
As soon as Liu XiaoHan saw Song Qinian, she excitedly shouted, "Nian Nian!"
She tried to rush towards Song Qinian but was stopped by the police.
"Hello, your mother is suspected of theft. The evidence is conclusive, and she remains unrepentant..."
Before the police officer could finish speaking, Liu XiaoHan cried out loudly, "I didn't! I really didn't steal anything."
Song Qinian's face turned ashen. The scene instantly reminded her of when Song GuanLiang was arrested.
At that time, Song GuanLiang also claimed he did not kidnap Lin QiuTong nor extort money from the Lin family.
But with all the evidence laid bare, Song GuanLiang was speechless and sentenced to ten years.
Now, Song GuanLiang had been replaced by Liu XiaoHan. Song Qinian didn't know the full details of the situation, but she knew one thing: despite Liu XiaoHan's love for money and gambling, she wouldn't commit theft.
"Officer, what exactly happened? Is there some misunderstanding?"
As soon as Song Qinian finished speaking, a familiar voice suddenly rang out, "What misunderstanding could there be? Your mother stole the item."
Song Qinian turned and saw Feng WanHui.
What was going on?
"Sister WanHui, why don't you believe me either?"
Feng WanHui shot Liu XiaoHan a cold glare. "I kindly introduced you to Miss Lin's studio, only to find out your hands are so unclean."
Liu XiaoHan was still trying to defend herself, and Song Qinian's mind was in chaos.
Just then, Lin QiuTong arrived in a hurry.
When Feng WanHui saw Lin QiuTong, her sharp and sarcastic demeanor instantly shifted to a beaming smile. She walked towards Lin QiuTong, saying, "Miss Lin, rest assured, I will make the person who stole from you pay."
Lin QiuTong ignored Feng WanHui and approached the police officer. "Officer, I apologize. Aunt Liu is my friend's mother. I believe there must be some misunderstanding, so I will not pursue this matter."
Feng WanHui's expression turned extremely unpleasant upon hearing this. "Miss Lin, theft is a slippery slope; if there's a first time, there will be a second. We cannot be lenient!"
Lin QiuTong frowned and glanced at Feng WanHui. This Feng WanHui was usually obedient, but today she dared to oppose her.
"Aunt Feng, Aunt Liu was introduced to my studio by you. If she truly stole something, you cannot escape responsibility."
Feng WanHui was speechless.
Since the other party was not pursuing the matter, the police had nothing more to say and released Liu XiaoHan.
As Song Qinian walked out of the police station, she saw Shen ChiYan's car. Lin QiuTong ran towards Shen ChiYan's car, "Ah Yan..."
The rear window opened, revealing Shen ChiYan's handsome face. His expression was dark and grim. After a cold glance at Liu XiaoHan, his deep, dark eyes fell on Song Qinian.
"Get in."
Lin QiuTong's eyes lit up, then she looked at Song Qinian with a troubled expression, "Then Nian Nian..."
"Don't worry about her."
Lin QiuTong raised an eyebrow. She knew that as soon as Shen ChiYan saw Liu XiaoHan's recklessness, he would recall the incident where Liu XiaoHan drugged him.
Gao KunLun looked at Song Qinian with complex concern. After Lin QiuTong got into the car, he nodded at Song Qinian before returning to his car and starting the engine.
Seeing this, Feng WanHui sneered at Song Qinian, "What is not yours will never be yours. No matter what underhanded methods you use, it will be in vain."
After Feng WanHui spoke, she left. Song Qinian remained bewildered throughout.
Although Liu XiaoHan was angry that Lin QiuTong and Shen ChiYan left together, she couldn't help but feel relieved.
"This Lin QiuTong doesn't seem so bad. Today, I was lucky she believed me. Otherwise, like your father, I would have been wrongly accused and sent to jail?"
Song Qinian looked at Liu XiaoHan coldly. She gestured angrily, "What exactly happened? You work at Lin QiuTong's studio? Why didn't you tell me?"
"What's there to talk about? They pay well, and the work is relatively easy. Besides, I was afraid you wouldn't agree. I wanted to surprise you with the job and make you happy, but then this happened."
As she spoke, Liu XiaoHan said indignantly, "Feng WanHui must have framed me. That woman has ill intentions, but I've never offended her. She was the one who introduced me to Lin QiuTong's studio."
The more Song Qinian thought about it, the angrier she became. "Did you steal that item?"
"Song Qinian! You don't even trust your own mother! You've disappointed me so much! Yes! I'm greedy, and I love to gamble, but I've repented and planned to work hard. How could I possibly steal!"
Song Qinian sighed heavily, feeling utterly exhausted. But she had to understand the truth. She slowly gestured, "Tell me exactly what happened today, not a single detail missing."