"Did you discover anything else when you were investigating Li Xiangcao back then, besides her being Zhao An's mistress?"
"For instance, who did Li Xiangcao usually associate with, or were there any unusual individuals around her?"
Qin Chuan asked.
Zheng Chengdao shook his head, "No, when we investigated Li Xiangcao, Xiaoguang and the brothers downstairs tracked her for over a week. We found that Li Xiangcao was just a canary kept in a cage by someone. Apart from occasionally playing cards with a few girlfriends, she had no other significant social interactions."
"Boss, why are you suddenly asking about this again? Has something unexpected happened?"
Zheng Chengdao was perceptive and immediately inferred something special from Qin Chuan's unusual behavior.
"Yes, this morning..."
Qin Chuan did not hide anything from Zheng Chengdao and directly recounted Li Xiangcao's visit to him that morning.
At this moment, his elder brother Qin Yang also happened to walk over. Hearing Qin Chuan's words, he immediately wore a serious expression.
"The reason I suspect Li Xiangcao is, on one hand, her speed in obtaining information is too fast!"
Qin Chuan analyzed calmly, "The police only arrested Li Yuan San and his gang yesterday, and Li Xiangcao showed up the next morning. This speed and accuracy of information is even better than ours."
"Does this seem like the capability of a canary kept in a cage?"
Qin Chuan looked at everyone. Zheng Chengdao and Qin Yang's expressions became very grave.
"On the second point, the woman in leather who was with Li Xiangcao, her attire and demeanor were very unusual. She looked like someone who had been in the martial world for a long time. Such a person would not be local to Yongnan County."
"Boss, I'll have people immediately reinvestigate Li Xiangcao and that woman driver in leather."
Zheng Chengdao stood up and said.
"No! You need to go yourself this time. I don't trust others."
Qin Chuan shook his head, his gaze fixed on Zheng Chengdao. "I need to have a clear understanding of Li Xiangcao's numerous relationships. I have a feeling that the woman in leather's background is somewhat out of the ordinary. It's possible that something beyond our expectations might happen."
"Don't worry, Boss! I'll go investigate personally this time."
Zheng Chengdao wasted no time. After speaking, he turned and drove away, leaving only the Qin brothers.
"Xiao Chuan, there's something I've wanted to ask you for a long time, but I never found a suitable opportunity..."
Qin Yang squatted beside Qin Chuan and spoke slowly.
"Brother, what can't we say between us brothers? Ask me whatever you're wondering about."
Qin Chuan said with a smile.
Qin Yang's face showed a hesitant expression, but he finally spoke, "I've noticed that you seem to be particularly targeting Li Xiangcao's family."
"Li Houping bullied your second brother back then, and you directly plotted to send him to prison for five years."
"This time it's Li Yuan San. Of course, I'm not saying Li Yuan San is a good person. Given what he's done, he deserves to be in jail and eat prison food."
"What I'm confused about is, why do you care so much about what the Li Yuan San family has done?"
"Is there some hidden reason I don't know about?"
Qin Yang poured out the doubts he had been holding for a long time, feeling much relieved.
"Big Brother!"
Qin Chuan picked up the cigarette pack on the ground, lit another one, and smoked in silence. After a long while, he finally said, "Do you know how our family's fire happened?"
Qin Yang looked confused, "What do you mean? Wasn't it a short circuit that caused the fire?"
"Heh heh!"
Qin Chuan let out a light laugh, his laughter carrying a hint of desolation and mockery.
"Short circuit? Who said that? Is there any conclusive evidence?"
"Xiao Chuan, do you know something about it?"
Qin Yang's usually gentle and honest eyes immediately shot out two sharp glints.
He wasn't stupid; in fact, he was quite intelligent, a typical late bloomer who played the part of a pig to deceive tigers. He had already sensed from his younger brother's various abnormal reactions that there was a hidden reason he didn't know.
"Yes, I know the inside story!"
"Because that fire was not an accident at all, but man-made!"
Qin Chuan's expression suddenly became clenched, filled with hatred.
"The culprit is that old scoundrel Li Yuan San!"
"He was the one who caused that fire!"
Boom!!!
It was like a clap of thunder striking Qin Yang's forehead. He froze, his face full of disbelief.
"Xiao... Xiao Chuan... you mean, the fire that happened to our family was caused by Li Yuan San?"
"Why would he do that?"
Qin Yang asked with a trembling voice. It was rare to see Qin Yang so flustered. He was usually calm and composed.
"Who knows? Perhaps it was out of jealousy. After all, he was in the same profession as our father. Competitors are often rivals, and the villagers often sought our father for work instead of him..."
Qin Chuan analyzed, as this was the most plausible reason he could think of. Otherwise, Li Yuan San truly had no reason to persecute his family.
"Xiao Chuan, how do you know Li Yuan San was the arsonist?"
Suddenly, Qin Yang thought of a very crucial point.
"Someone told me. Someone saw Li Yuan San sneak into the village chief's new house in the middle of the night."
"As for who it was, Brother, you don't need to know! They asked me to keep it a secret and not tell anyone."
Qin Chuan had already prepared his explanation and said it casually.
In his previous life, this was a mystery that would never be solved because Li Yuan San had been very careful when he acted, and no one had seen him.
If it weren't for him revealing the truth after getting drunk, this would have been a completely unsolved case, buried forever in the river of time.
"That damn bastard, so that's how it is!"
After hearing Qin Chuan's explanation, Qin Yang's inner doubts were completely cleared. He was filled with anger, his teeth clenched.
If it were him, he would definitely not let Li Yuan San, that old scoundrel, go, and his revenge would be even more ruthless.
Because the fire started by Li Yuan San had caused such severe disaster to his family, almost plunging a family into hell.
If it weren't for Qin Chuan's sudden rise to prominence, the Qin family would likely still be burdened with huge debts, their father would still be in the hospital suffering from illness every day, and their mother would be weeping. He and Qin Gang would probably have to work hard every day to earn a meager living to support the family's expenses. How could they have the happy life they have now?
"Xiao Chuan, I'm going to the police station!"
Qin Yang suddenly said.
"Even if that old scoundrel Li Yuan San is in jail now, I want to confront him face to face!"
"I want to ask him properly, why did he set the fire?"
Qin Chuan did not stop him this time. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, "Brother, call Second Brother along. Let the three of us brothers go together!"
After such a long delay, it was time to confront Li Yuan San head-on.
At lunchtime, Qin Gang, Bai Xiaoguang, and others who had gone out to purchase supplies returned, pulling a truck full of materials for renovation.
After lunch, the three Qin brothers drove straight to the police station.
Unexpectedly, upon arrival, they were informed that Li Yuan San had suddenly developed mental instability and was hospitalized.
The three Qin brothers were greatly astonished. After exchanging glances, they turned and headed straight for the People's Hospital.