"Li Xiangcao, you've always lived in the city, so you probably know nothing about our village!"
"Around the Chinese New Year last year, when everyone else was celebrating and preparing all sorts of delicious food and drinks, a major incident happened in our family, almost plunging our Qin family into an abyss of despair!"
Qin Chuan spoke slowly, his voice low, revealing the origin of everything.
"It was a mysterious fire that destroyed the new house my father was renovating for the village chief."
"That fire caused immense losses to the village chief's new house, and my father was severely burned, falling into a coma. If the villagers hadn't found him in time, he would have burned to death!"
"When our family rushed my father to the hospital, the doctor said it was fortunate we arrived ten minutes earlier; otherwise, he wouldn't have survived!"
"The final diagnosis revealed extensive burns on his right arm, right thigh, and back, a fractured right arm, severe lung infection, and serious respiratory illness..."
Li Xiangcao's fingers trembled slightly as she uncomfortably lit a cigarette. She had a feeling this matter was definitely connected to Qin Chuan's father.
"This sudden disaster directly plunged our family into an abyss!"
"We not only had to face astronomical medical expenses but also compensation for the destruction of the village chief's new house..."
At this point, Qin Chuan continued, speaking word by word. He seemed to be lost in memories, his emotions becoming incredibly agitated as he clenched his fists tightly.
"And the culprit behind all of this is your father – Li Yuan San!"
"Because the person who secretly set fire to the village chief's house was him!"
*Boom!!!*
Although she had prepared herself mentally, hearing Qin Chuan finally declare his father as the culprit caused Li Xiangcao to drop the cigarette she was holding.
"This is impossible!"
"How could this be?"
Li Xiangcao murmured to herself.
"Heh, if you don't believe me, you can go to the police station right now and confront your father. I believe, with the numerous charges he's facing, he wouldn't care about a mere arson charge anymore," Qin Chuan said with a cold laugh.
Li Xiangcao immediately took out her phone, seemingly intending to make a call to confirm. Then, she put it back into her bag.
She felt it would be better to confront her father in person.
"Is it because of this incident that you're targeting our family?" Li Xiangcao asked.
"Isn't that enough?" Qin Chuan's expression turned unusually cold. "Do you know what kind of disaster your father's fire brought upon our family?"
"Only those who experience the hail can feel the pain; others cannot comprehend it."
"Xiangcao, let me ask you something. Did you arrange for your father, Li Yuan San, to suddenly start working at the casino?"
Li Xiangcao hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Something like that! What's wrong?"
"And do you know what he did after he started working at the casino?" Qin Chuan asked again.
Li Xiangcao shook her head rapidly. "I've never liked casinos, and I find the atmosphere there very repulsive. Moreover, I haven't been in this county town recently, so I have no idea about his recent actions."
Qin Chuan frowned, looking at Li Xiangcao. His gaze made her uncomfortable.
"What are you looking at? Why are you staring at me like that!" Li Xiangcao grumbled, displeased.
Qin Chuan sighed. "If I say you care about your father, you know so little about his affairs. You don't know what he's done or who he's associated with; if I say you don't care, then why are you so anxious after your father's incident, coming straight to me."
"Xiangcao, for the sake of us being former classmates, I advise you to first go and see your father, understand the entire situation in detail, and then come back to find me!"
"If you want revenge later, I have no objections."
After saying this, Qin Chuan stood up from the sofa and walked towards the window.
This gesture was quite clear.
"Alright, I'll go see my father now!" Li Xiangcao stood up, her eyes fixed on Qin Chuan's retreating back. "If I find out you're lying, I will never let you off!"
Qin Chuan waved his hand without looking back.
Li Xiangcao left with a trace of anger. Qin Chuan stood at the third-floor window and watched the red Wrangler quickly turn around and drive out of the electronics factory.
At this moment, faint footsteps sounded from behind. Qin Chuan didn't turn around, knowing who it was.
"Xiao Chuan, I heard you arguing loudly outside just now. If you're unhappy about something, you can talk to me." Li Ya hugged Qin Chuan from behind, her voice gentle.
Qin Chuan sighed and turned around, gently stroking Li Ya's smooth, tender face.
"Sister, I'm fine!"
"What happened just now was just some old grudges."
"That woman is from the same village as me, and her father has some past grievances with my family. Her father was arrested by the police yesterday, and that woman, in a fit of rage, came looking for me."
"This old feud is about to come to an end!"
Li Ya listened, feeling confused. She didn't understand the cause and effect. But since Qin Chuan didn't volunteer to tell her, she wisely didn't ask further questions, merely staying by his side gently.
Police station. A red Wrangler screeched to a halt.
The car door opened, and Li Xiangcao strode inside.
Shortly after, Li Xiangcao saw Li Yuan San through the iron bars of the detention room.
After not seeing him for a night, Li Yuan San looked as if he had suffered an unprecedented blow. His hair was disheveled, his face pale, and his eyes filled with fear, devoid of the triumphant demeanor seen in the video.
"Xiangcao, you're here! Quickly find a way to get your dad out!"
"I can't stand this damned place for another minute!"
"I've been framed! Framed!!"
Seeing his daughter, Li Yuan San shouted excitedly, like a drowning man seeing a savior.
Li Xiangcao, through the iron bars, looked at her panicked father. Her face was filled with exhaustion, but she still comforted him. "Dad, don't worry, I'm thinking of a way."
"Yes, you absolutely must find a way to get me out!"
"I know my daughter is the most capable. You know so many people..."
Li Xiangcao interrupted Li Yuan San. "Dad, I need to ask you something. You must tell me the truth."
"What is it?" Li Yuan San asked.
Li Xiangcao stared intently into her father's eyes and slowly said, "I heard that around the Chinese New Year last year, there was a mysterious fire at the village chief's new house!"
"The person responsible for the renovation was someone from your profession, surnamed Qin. Was that fire really that severe for Qin Shu Ren?"
Li Yuan San's expression immediately changed, his face filled with astonishment. He seemed completely surprised that his daughter would suddenly bring up something unrelated to the current case.
"Xiangcao, why are you suddenly asking about this?" Li Yuan San asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing, I'm just casually asking, Dad! Tell me about it, was that Qin Shu Ren really severely burned?" Li Xiangcao pressed.