Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 782 - 699: Speak Without Reservation

Officer Feng waved his hand: "We can’t confirm anything for now; we’re still investigating. However, at this point, it’s clear that Zhang Shan is a suspect, while Zhang Yao has been out of town and hasn’t come to Beijing."

After deeper investigation, we discovered that Zhang Yao’s mother, Shen Zhen, had interacted with Tian Yaru. Additionally, a distant relative, Shen Dahai, runs a general store in Kaihua, which connects many clues back to them."

Li Si thought to herself, so that’s how it is. Given how strict Beijing has become about managing dangerous substances, it seems implausible that someone as gravely ill as Tian Yaru could have obtained them. Something just doesn’t add up.

So not only Zhang Shan, but even Zhang Yao’s mother is involved?

Now that I think about it, perhaps it makes sense. After the forum post incident, Zhang Yao was sent to a psychiatric hospital by Long Wu. Once Zhang Yao came out, it’s unlikely she wouldn’t have shared it with her closest confidante.

The two of them teaming up to take revenge on her—it’s not exactly surprising.

"Given all this, does this mean the case is solved?"

Officer Feng clenched his fist and lightly coughed before replying: "It’s not that simple. When handling a case, we need concrete evidence, a clear account from the victim, a confession from the suspect, and a thorough investigation to gather all necessary information. Only then can we piece the evidence together."

Li Si had no interest in the police’s procedural methods; her concern was figuring out who was behind Tian Yaru.

Who would want to use Tian Yaru’s hand to destroy her? Now that she had some understanding of the situation, her patience was wearing thin.

"I thought the case would be quickly resolved!" Li Si said with a light smile. "In that case, is there anything else you’d like to ask? If not, I’ll just take my leave!"

"Hold on!" Officer Feng paused as his gaze lingered on Li Si, seemingly weighing his words carefully before continuing: "There’s one matter. Tian Yaru claimed repeatedly that she is related to you. Our team looked into this peripherally and found that her younger sister, Tian Yaruo, has some connection to you. Her family members have also repeatedly emphasized this point, asking for the case to be dropped or for leniency in handling.

We want to hear your opinion. After all, it’s true that you didn’t suffer significant harm, and Tian Yaru herself has been very cooperative, actively seeking your forgiveness. Besides, you must be aware that she’s in late-stage cancer. Do you think it’s possible...?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Li Si suddenly felt a peculiar sensation rising in her chest—something about Officer Feng seemed off. Previously, the police had made it clear that acid attack cases were treated as severe offenses. Why did it feel like he was now trying to plead Tian Yaru’s case?

Moreover, his tone was eerily similar to Ye Duowei’s. Li Si couldn’t help but grow cautious.

"My opinion is that everything should follow the normal legal procedures. Additionally, I have no ties with them whatsoever. And even if we were related, does her late-stage cancer, along with the fact that the acid attack failed to hurt me, somehow mean the crime should be dismissed or trivialized? Is there any logic in that?"

If that were the case, then I imagine your police force’s workload will be overwhelming in the future, and society itself would spiral into chaos!"

Officer Feng faltered at Li Si’s pointed remarks. His face showed a trace of irritation, but he quickly masked it with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

"Apologies! Perhaps the way I phrased things caused a misunderstanding. Of course, those who commit wrongdoing must face appropriate punishment. As police officers, we would never handle things so irresponsibly. For now, Tian Yaru is undergoing hospital treatment due to her health condition, but rest assured she’s under strict supervision."

Li Si nodded coldly. She felt no sympathy for Tian Yaru’s condition.

Officer Feng abruptly shifted gears: "By the way, we also brought you here to discuss another matter. We’ve received a missing person’s report—you know Zhou Rou, right?"

Li Si paused, but quickly regained composure and replied calmly: "Yes, we’re classmates."

With an unexpectedly stern tone, Officer Feng asked, "When was the last time you saw her?"

Li Si tilted her head, feigning contemplation. "Now that you mention it, it’s been quite a while!" Pretending not to know, she asked, "Is she missing?"

Li Si couldn’t figure out what led the police to start investigating Zhou Rou—perhaps it was connected to Zhang Yao?

Still, she maintained a composed exterior. Even if she knew Zhou Rou’s whereabouts, she wouldn’t let slip a single word.

"Yes. Her family reported her disappearance and claimed it might have something to do with you. That’s why we brought this up after discussing the Tian Yaru case, hoping you’d understand and assist in our investigation."

Li Si put on an expression of sincerity: "Of course! I’ll answer everything honestly!"

But inside, she felt uneasy, her mind racing to formulate a defense.

Officer Feng’s gaze remained sharp: "Good. Our preliminary investigation revealed that Zhou Rou had previously made defamatory posts about you online. Those posts either reversed tone or were deleted overnight.

Coincidentally, Zhou Rou disappeared soon afterward. Care to explain whether this has any connection to you?"

Li Si shrugged innocently: "How could that have anything to do with me? At the time, I didn’t even know who made those posts. I only found out about it later, and by then the posts were deleted. There was nothing left to review!"

Officer Feng stared at her intently. "What about your husband, Leng Mochen? Could he have retaliated against Zhou Rou because of it?"

Li Si replied confidently: "That’s even less likely! Back then, he was abroad on a business trip. You can verify that yourselves!"

Li Si hesitated briefly before switching to a stern expression, countering: "But let me ask you this—are you interrogating me as a suspect today? Is there any evidence to prove this is related to us?"

Though Zhou Rou’s disappearance was undeniably tied to her, Li Si felt confident that Leng Mochen had handled the matter discreetly, ensuring no loose ends.

Officer Feng laughed dryly at her strong rebuttal: "No, no! Sorry about that—occupational habits, you see. Don’t take it the wrong way! We’re just investigating the situation because it’s strange for someone to vanish without a trace. No evidence, no leads—doesn’t that strike you as odd?"

"I can’t comment on whether Zhou Rou’s disappearance is strange or not. What I do know is that you’re acting a bit strange yourself. If I may, it’s not unusual for people these days to travel to other cities for work, sometimes failing to keep in touch with their families. So how can you be sure her family isn’t lying? They might be trying to frame me!"

"Let me clarify something—I don’t shy away from admitting that my relationship with Zhou Rou was indeed complicated. Her mother once dated my uncle’s biological father. At present, her brother is married to a niece of my husband’s aunt. The connections are undeniably tangled, but you’re welcome to investigate."

Li Si spoke with confidence and clarity, though inside her thoughts were churning.

She and Leng Mochen had nothing to worry about—they could remain entirely untainted.

But Long Wu could end up in trouble. Long Wu had once led a group to a hotel to confront Zhou Rou and Zhang Yao. Zhang Yao, for one, knew Long Wu’s identity.

If the police dug deeper and Zhang Yao refused to let go of Long Wu, it would create unnecessary problems for him.

Officer Feng didn’t appear to be aware of all this, though he paused briefly before responding: "I see—those connections are something we’ll look into further. For now, why don’t you head back? If we have more questions, we’ll reach out."

"Sure!"