Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Handling an Alarm
“Zhong Niangyao, you’re going to make excuses again, aren’t you?” Zhong ngfan began with biting sarcasm. “Now, the facts are right in front of us, and you can’t evade your responsibility.”
“Oh, is that so?” Zhong Niangyao turned her head to look at Zhong ngfan, her words loaded with aning. “So eager to pin the cri on , could it be that you have done sothing guilty yourself?”
“Hmph, I’m just telling the truth,” Zhong ngfan snorted coldly. “The facts are now clear, and you can’t deny them.”
“I’m not planning to make excuses!” Zhong Niangyao spread her hands and spoke with a laugh. “However, I think we should ask Second Uncle what he plans to do about this issue.”
“Second Uncle surely wants to see you punished harshly!” Zhong ngfan stated matter-of-factly, then turned her head to look at Zhong Mingyu, “Second Uncle, am I right?”
“I do indeed desire severe punishnt for the person who almost hard my son from behind,” Zhong Mingyu surveyed the room before continuing, “Therefore, I have decided to handle this matter by reporting it to the police.”
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“What?”
Upon hearing Zhong Mingyu’s words, everyone except Zhong Niangyao struggled to maintain their composure. Clearly, no one expected matters to escalate to this level.
Even Old Sir Zhong, after hearing Zhong Mingyu’s words, couldn’t help but speak up, “Second Son, I know you’re very angry about this situation. But, is it really necessary to escalate it to involve the police?”
“Dad, I’m considering our safety in the future,” Zhong Mingyu’s attitude was firm. “Right now, we don’t even know whether this was an accident or deliberate. If soone really is behind this, wouldn’t a police investigation be faster and more convincing?”
Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin exchanged glances, seeing the sa shock in each other’s eyes. However, they weren’t too worried.
After all, they had absolutely nothing to do with the incident.
“Do we really need to make such a big deal out of this?” Old Madam Zhong still felt sothing was amiss. “I’m afraid it will just turn into a public spectacle.”
“I actually think it’s a good thing,” Zhong Niangyao spoke up at this mont. “I also want to know who’s really behind this—”
As she spoke, Zhong Niangyao surveyed the people in the living room, a sly smile playing on her lips as she continued, “And besides, this should count as intentional harm, right? Once the police are inford and a case is opened, I assu the person behind this would be legally accountable. And if they’re caught, they should go to prison, right?”
“Clang—”
A crisp sound arose and everyone turned towards the noise, only to see that Zhong ngfan had accidentally swept a cup off the table onto the floor.
“Oh, why such a big reaction, big cousin!” Zhong Niangyao’s gaze fell on Zhong ngfan, “If one didn’t know any better, they might think you’ve done sothing and are feeling guilty!”
“Zhong Niangyao, stop spouting nonsense here,” Zhong ngfan stood up abruptly, her gaze towards Zhong Niangyao still fierce. “Don’t think that you can shirk your responsibility like this. Once the police are involved, you won’t even have a place to cry.”
“Since I didn’t do it, why should I worry?” Zhong Niangyao blinked her eyes. “Besides, I think reporting it to the police is a great idea! Perhaps, I might even have a little evidence to provide to the officers!”
“Evidence?”
Instantly, everyone’s gaze focused on Zhong Niangyao.
“Yes!” Zhong Niangyao smiled brilliantly. “Earlier on, just for fun, I installed a little gadget at the entrance to my room that can record video. I think it might have captured so interesting stuff!”
“Really?” Zhong Mingyu perked up. “Then Niangyao, I hope you can hand the video over to the police when the ti cos. It would also help in catching the real perpetrator soon, giving Second Aunt so peace of mind during her pregnancy.”
Zhong Niangyao smiled and nodded, her eyes sweeping over everyone present, eventually resting on Zhong ngfan. “Second cousin, don’t you think I had great foresight?”
Zhong ngfan’s complexion beca unpleasant, and her tone was equally harsh, “Zhong Niangyao, what are you implying? Even in our own ho, you’re installing caras? Who exactly are you guarding against?”
“I’m not guarding against anyone, I just thought it was fun,” Zhong Niangyao replied with a cheerful smile. “Besides, aren’t there caras installed all over the house? I just put one on my own door, what’s wrong with that? Besides, with today’s situation, isn’t my cara exactly what’s needed?”
Just then, the butler who was sent to check the hallway surveillance footage returned. He reported that inexplicably, nothing had been recorded during that period.
Suddenly, everyone’s gaze once again converged on Zhong Niangyao.
Zhong Niangyao t their gazes naturally, smiling faintly without saying much.
Unbeknownst to everyone else, Zhong ngfan’s complexion wasn’t looking good, and her lips quivered involuntarily.
Although Zhong Mingyu had ntioned reporting the matter to the police, it was already late, so even if they called the police now, it wouldn’t happen so quickly. He planned to make the report first thing in the morning.
After a day full of commotion, everyone retired to their respective rooms.
Once in her room, Zhong ngfan collapsed to the ground imdiately.
Her heart was in chaos. The accident that befell Li Yiqiu today had been her doing.
Having previously harbored intense resentnt towards Zhong Niangyao over a money-related issue, she had tampered with Zhong Niangyao’s door, then tricked Li Yiqiu to co over.
This way, Li Yiqiu would lose her child, and the people from the second branch would despise Zhong Niangyao. As the proverb goes, when the snipe and the clam grapple, the fisherman profits. In the end, her family would be the one to benefit.
She hadn’t expected that Zhong Niangyao would install a hidden cara at her door. Had all her plans gone down the drain?
Not only that, but once Second Uncle reported to the police tomorrow, wouldn’t all her actions be exposed? And, with a criminal record, her reputation would be ruined. How would she be able to stand in the Imperial Capital in the future?
Zhong ngfan paced restlessly like an ant on a hot pan, unable to think of a solution.
Just then, the door to her room was suddenly pushed open, and Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin walked in, both looking grim.
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