Jiang Yuyan frowned.
“No, actually, I’m Jiang Muyi’s newly recognized biological sister. He doesn’t trust me. He thinks I’m like his old adopted sister—a traitor. After saying just a few words, he sent me back, telling me never to come again.”
The police officer was stunned—this was explosive.
“Ahem, Comrade Jiang, the thing is… Jiang Muyi’s situation isn’t good.”
The officer looked troubled. “At that time, he appeared in the area we had ambushed, which already made him suspicious. Plus, he wouldn’t say a word, so we couldn’t clear his name even if we wanted to.”
“I originally thought since you’re his sister, you could persuade him. Otherwise, his fate would be the same as those criminals—he could face the maximum penalty.”
Jiang Yuyan: “……”
“Comrade Jiang, can I see him again? I’ll try to persuade him to speak.”
Police Station Medical Room
Jiang Yuyan looked at Jiang Muyi, his abdomen bandaged, lips cracked, eyes bruised. She sighed helplessly.
“What are you doing here? Didn’t I tell you not to come here again? Are you trying to get yourself killed?”
Before Jiang Yuyan could speak, Jiang Muyi, lying on the hospital bed, saw her and immediately snapped.
“You think I want to come here? If it weren’t for you being stabbed and nearly dying, the police wouldn’t have called me. Mother thought you were in trouble again and got worried. Do you think I wanted to come here?”
Jiang Muyi stiffened. “……”
Jiang Yuyan wondered how this stubborn Jiang Muyi’s mind even worked—at a time like this, he was still being so obstinate.
She had thought there would still be time to investigate him, but now the situation had changed.
If he didn’t explain what happened, his outcome would be sealed, which would be bad for both the Jiang family and even the Shiwèi Brigade.
Even if he later cleared his name, the rumors would remain.
As Jiang Yuyan pondered how to get him to speak, Jiang Muyi suddenly opened his mouth.
“I… I don’t even know what happened. Do you… trust me?” Jiang Muyi forced a smile.
Even he didn’t believe it himself.
Jiang Yuyan had only met him once, and he had been so rude. How could she possibly trust him?
“I trust you!”
Jiang Muyi: “!!!!!!!!”
“What… did you say?”
Jiang Yuyan stared at him with determined eyes. “I said I trust you! Whatever you say, I’ll believe it. Big Brother said, you wouldn’t take the risk if it weren’t for him.”
Jiang Muyi froze. Seeing the serious expression of trust in her eyes, the same one his elder brother had given him, he felt his heart soften.
“No wonder you’re one of the Jiang family,” he muttered. “Same stubborn temper.”
One Hour Later
Jiang Yuyan left the police station. It was already 4:30 PM; if she didn’t leave soon, she’d miss their brigade’s cowcart.
But before leaving, she wanted to go somewhere first.
She arrived at the dark alley where Jiang Muyi had been captured and walked inside until she reached the door at the corner. She knocked.
A woman called out, “Who is it?”
Jiang Yuyan didn’t respond.
After a moment, the door opened, revealing a woman dressed better than ordinary housewives.
Seeing Jiang Yuyan, she was surprised but quickly regained composure, scanning her discreetly with eyes that flashed with satisfaction and admiration.
“Oh, little sister, what brings you here?”
“Big sister, I got lost and wanted to rest. Is anyone else living here? I hope I’m not disturbing anyone.”
The woman covered her mouth and laughed. “Haha, don’t worry, little sister. I live alone. You want to come in and rest? Sure, come in. I’m bored anyway.”
Jiang Yuyan glanced inside and noticed men’s clothes hanging, understanding immediately.
“Bang!”
As she stepped in, her foot stumbled, hitting the doorframe hard, leaving a blood mark.
“Oh my, are you okay? You’re bleeding!”
Jiang Yuyan held her forehead and shook her head. “Big sister, could you take me to a hospital? My head feels dizzy. Did I hurt my brain?”
The woman gritted her teeth. She didn’t want to bother, but she also didn’t want to miss such a rare opportunity.
“Fine, wait a moment. I’ll go back to my room and then take you.”
Watching the woman hurry away, Jiang Yuyan’s eyes grew cold, and she turned and left.
Back at the Jiang residence, it was already dark.
Jiang Yuyan hadn’t even reached the door when she saw her father and mother anxiously pacing at the entrance.
Seeing her, they finally relaxed. “You’re back! Quick, come inside. Dinner is ready.”
Sitting at the table, Jiang Yuyan said, “Second Brother, it’s fine. Once the police investigate, Muyi can come back in a few days.”
Jiang Father and Mother nodded repeatedly. Only Jiang Muxuan, listening to her words, sensed that there was more behind them.
While Jiang Yuyan was tidying her things—her room was still messy—her parents didn’t dare touch anything, fearing she’d be upset.
Her father’s craftsmanship was excellent; the kang, cabinets, tables, and chairs were all made by him bit by bit. It saved money, and the quality rivaled outside craftsmen. Jiang Yuyan was very satisfied.
At that moment, a knock sounded at the door.
Jiang Yuyan felt surprised. So late, it wouldn’t be her parents. Who could it be?
Opening the door, she saw Jiang Muxuan and Jiang Murong supporting each other, both looking bewildered.
Jiang Muxuan smiled softly. “Yuyan, aren’t you welcoming your elder and third brothers into your room?”
“Uh, no… just surprised, didn’t react in time. Big Brother, Third Brother, come in quickly.”
Jiang Muxuan struggled to sit on the chair, scanning the room—it was messy yet orderly.
“Big Brother, Third Brother, coming so late… did you need to talk to me about something?”
Jiang Muxuan nodded. “Earlier at dinner, when you mentioned Muyi, is there something wrong? Did he get into trouble?”
Otherwise, it would have just been minor profiteering, and the police wouldn’t have needed to investigate so thoroughly.
Jiang Yuyan hadn’t expected her elder brother to be so sharp, noticing immediately.
She didn’t hide it from them. “Second Brother was probably set up. Someone wants to use him as a scapegoat, making him take the fall.”
Jiang Muxuan and Jiang Murong: “!!!!!!!!”
Jiang Murong: “Wait, wait—it’s just profiteering, right? How could it involve life and death? Didn’t Second Brother say such things weren’t punished as strictly as before?”
Jiang Yuyan frowned at Third Brother’s panicked expression.
Jiang Muxuan grabbed him, scolding him to stop yelling.
“Father and Mother are asleep. Do you want to wake them up, making them worry about Muyi?”
Jiang Murong lowered his head. “Sorry, Big Brother… I was wrong.”
Jiang Muxuan looked at Jiang Yuyan. “How much do you know about Muyi? Can we investigate who did this?”
Jiang Yuyan didn’t answer immediately but looked at Third Brother, head down.
“Maybe Third Brother knows something. Why don’t you tell us—who gave Second Brother the tip? How did he coincidentally go to the spot the police had ambushed for profiteering?”