Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 688 - 687: Please Cooperate

Meng Xiangzi had been followed by the male and female cyclists behind her for a while now.

The reason she suspected something was amiss was that these two people followed her at a leisurely pace.

And behind them, a car was slowly trailing as well.

Meng Xiangzi didn’t know whether the car behind was associated with the two people ahead.

She glanced back cautiously once more, as the guilty mind is always suspicious, and she immediately began to pedal furiously.

The man and woman on the bicycles did not chase after her eagerly; they looked back, waiting for instructions.

Aside from the driver, there was a young man sitting in the passenger seat of the car, and three people were seated in the back.

They were Lu Zheng, a public security officer, and one of the men involved in the beating of Lin Dong.

The officer asked coldly, "Can you be sure it’s her?"

The man replied confidently, "Comrade! I think the silhouette matches!"

He had previously helped to identify another girl, who was obviously not the person they were looking for.

But this one really did look alike!

The officer exchanged a look with Lu Zheng, then said to the front, "Good! Order them to start the operation!"

The people in front leaned out and made a hand signal, the man and woman nodded, then mounted their bicycles and took off after her!

Meng Xiangzi could ride as if her life depended on it, but how fast could she really go?

So, she was quickly caught up to!

The two cyclists blocked Meng Xiangzi, one in front and one behind.

Forced off her bicycle, Meng Xiangzi’s voice was shrill as she asked, "Who are you people?"

She surveyed her surroundings, silently weighing her options. The sky was already dim, there were some pedestrians on the road, and she figured if she screamed, someone kind-hearted might come to help.

The female plain-clothes officer said, "Comrade! We are from the Public Security Bureau! There’s a case that requires your cooperation for an investigation. Please come with us!"

Upon hearing they were from the Public Security Bureau, Meng Xiangzi’s heart pounded like thunder, her nervous mouth went dry, but she feigned composure,

"Show me your badges! How do I know you’re not imposters?"

The two exchanged glances and each took out their badges from their pockets to show her.

Seeing they were genuine, Meng Xiangzi’s heart trembled even more.

She didn’t know if this was about the case involving Lin Dong, but regardless, she didn’t want to go with them.

If she didn’t go, she would have the chance to find her uncle.

Her uncle doted on her, and would surely help her no matter what!

"I can’t go right now! Today is my father’s birthday! I have to rush home for his birthday celebration! Some other day!"

The male officer’s face darkened, his tone harsh, "Comrade! Please cooperate! We are not asking for your permission!

If you’re unwilling, then we can go to your home or your workplace for the investigation! That might cause some damage to your personal reputation..."

As these threatening words were spoken, Meng Xiangzi’s complexion drastically changed.

Of course, she didn’t want the police showing up at her home or workplace, especially since it was a special day at home with many relatives and friends gathered—would her and her parents’ reputations be worth anything if that happened?

But if she agreed to go with them, she was deeply worried about the uncertain and unknown situations that could arise.

What if the truth was revealed...?

Yet, judging by the pair’s postures, it seemed impossible for her not to go with them.

In the end, Meng Xiangzi reluctantly followed the two to the Public Security Bureau.

In the interrogation room, Meng Xiangzi sat across a table from a man and a woman.

The two asked her some basic questions, as well as about her younger brother’s classmate, Lin Dong. She responded calmly and coolly, striving not to reveal any flaws.

However, Meng Xiangzi didn’t know that someone in the shadows was attempting to identify her by her voice.

"Well? Does the voice sound like her?"

Three men in handcuffs unanimously nodded, "It’s her!"

Another person continued, "No mistake about it!"

Soon, a man with a square face entered the interrogation room. He nodded at the two interrogators and whispered a few words to them before quickly leaving.

The spirit of the two interrogating officers was immediately lifted, and their demeanor changed drastically.

"Meng Xiangzi! We hope you confess frankly to your own problems so that you can be dealt with leniently! "

Is the case of Lin Dong being robbed and assaulted related to you? Did you hire someone to do this?"

Meng Xiangzi, of course, vehemently denied it, "How could that be possible! He’s just a classmate of my brother’s; I’ve only met him a few times. Why would I do such a thing?"

The male officer’s face was stern as he scoffed, "Why, only you have the answer! We now have evidence proving that you instigated this incident!

The reason we’re asking you is simply because you’re a first-time offender, giving you the chance to come clean and lessen your punishment!"

Meng Xiangzi still felt they were trying to trick her, thinking the man who had just come in was just putting on a show with them in front of her.

"How can I admit to something I haven’t done!" Meng Xiangzi cried out anxiously, "I need to call my family... They are all at home waiting to celebrate my birthday, and if I don’t go back, my parents will be worried sick. My mother is in poor health..."

The two police officers exchanged glances, showing not a hint of sympathy, but rather a dismissive tone, "The three people you instigated are right next door. They are the best witnesses!"

Meng Xiangzi didn’t expect that the three men had actually been caught; she broke into a cold sweat and panicked completely!

At that time, to avoid using someone else’s help, she had personally found three local hooligans.

Even though she had disguised herself, there were many aspects by which she could still be identified...

But no matter what, she couldn’t possibly admit her motive was to cause Lin Xia to miscarry. If she did, her position would be even less defensible...

Meng Xiangzi’s family waited a long time, but she didn’t return, making everyone anxious, not knowing whether she was held up by sudden work or something had happened on the road.

Because she had clearly stated she would come back in the evening to celebrate her father’s birthday.

Meng Xiangnan called her workplace only to be told she’d already left.

But as time ticked by second by second, there was still no word from Meng Xiangzi.

Meng Xiangnan’s father’s birthday came to an abrupt end.

Meng Xiangnan went out to search the route home and, finding nothing, returned. Meng Xiangzi had still not returned home.

With no other choice, he went out again to search for her.

He didn’t know why, but a thought nagged at him, could his sister have run into trouble because of Lin Dong’s incident?

Could it be that Lin Dong’s family knew it was his sister’s doing and sought revenge in secret?

Meng Xiangzi’s parents waited anxiously at home together.

Just when they didn’t know what to do, a phone call came to the house.

After answering it, Meng Xiangnan’s mother’s face was a picture of shock and disbelief, as if she’d been struck by lightning.

Meng Xiangnan’s father became incredibly anxious seeing her like this, "What on earth has happened?"

With a dispirited tone, Meng Xiangnan’s mother set down the phone, her hand trembling so much she could barely replace the receiver, "Old Meng... the police say our daughter instigated some hooligans to rob and assault someone!

How could that be possible?

What kind of person our daughter is, how could she... with them... those... how could she possibly..."