They all had a clear understanding in their hearts and knew exactly who was pulling the strings behind the scenes.
At this moment, Shangguan Yao was very different from the person they had seen before. There was a wild allure about him. With a smile on his face, he slowly analyzed the situation with Yan Xia.
"However, why did he do this? Was it just because the long - standing trading relationship with Wang Keding was broken and Wang Keding reached an agreement with Fang Jiangyi instead? I don't agree with this view." He analyzed rationally.
"Lu Qianzhou is typically the kind of person who believes in leaving something for the future. I've also discussed this issue with Fang Jiangyi. He is even certain that Lu Qianzhou deliberately gave up the Xinghaiwan project."
As Shangguan Yao spoke, he observed Yan Xia's expression.
"So, can I understand that everything was Lu Qianzhou's scheme? He deceived you single - handedly and calculated against Wang Keding, Fang Jiangyi, and even your father. But there must be a reason for him to do this. Especially since Wang Keding and your father were people he could win over, which would have helped him climb higher in the business world. So, the reason behind this is crucial. Do you know the reason, Miss Cheng?" His voice carried a certain allure.
Yan Xia unconsciously clenched her fists. Her heart felt as if a heavy boulder was pressing on it.
"I don't know, and I don't intend to know."
Shangguan Yao was sharp - tongued. "If you really don't know why, then your father and your sister may have died in vain. And you, as the intermediary who brought them and Lu Qianzhou together, can you really hide here in peace for the rest of your life?"
Yan Xia was shocked.
For some reason, she always felt that Shangguan Yao had changed a lot. Every word he said hit the nail on the head, directly stabbing at the part of her that she was most reluctant to face.
"It seems I've guessed right. You can't." Shangguan Yao smiled brightly.
Yan Xia didn't want to recall the past at all. Talking about the past would only remind her of her own stupidity.
The car accident in the live - broadcast, the hand that strangled her sister in the live - broadcast, and the bottle of medicine that Wen Liang finally made her drink were all nightmares that deeply haunted her.
She almost blurted out, "If you just want to know the reason for Wang Keding's suicide in prison, I can tell you. Because the car accident you had after he was imprisoned was not an accident but man - made. You are his only son. To protect you, he chose to sacrifice his life."
"Oh, that car accident? I've known for a long time that it wasn't an accident." Shangguan Yao said calmly.
Now it was Yan Xia's turn to be shocked. If he had known that the car accident wasn't an accident for a long time, why did he still think there was another reason for Wang Keding's suicide?
"You seem to have missed the point. What I want to know is Lu Qianzhou's original intention for doing all these things. It's not just simply investigating the hidden truth behind Wang Keding's suicide in prison. This matter involves our three families. Don't you want to know the truth?"
"I don't want to know. Can you stop forcing me?" Yan Xia said sharply.
After saying this, she realized that her emotions were too intense. Lu Qianzhou was like a thorn in her heart. Once someone touched this thorn, it was easy to anger her, just like one couldn't touch the reverse scale of a dragon.
"Why do you have to come to me? Now I'm dispensable to everyone. I can't threaten anyone, nor can I help anyone. Moreover, Shangguan, in what capacity are you investigating Lu Qianzhou? Do you think you can do anything to him by yourself?"
They had all witnessed Lu Qianzhou's methods.
Shangguan Yao calmly watched her lose her temper. He had taken in all of Yan Xia's emotional changes just now.
She still hadn't let go of Lu Qianzhou. It was a complex mix of love and hate, or rather, an indescribable emotion.
"Oh." He nodded as if suddenly enlightened. "I forgot to introduce myself. I'm sure you saw my information when you first investigated me. I graduated from the Criminal Police College. These past three years..."
He suddenly sneered. "Forget it. I won't play the victim with you. Now, I'm a criminal police officer in Shoujing. Actually, I've been investigating Lu Qianzhou since you disappeared. But instead of seeing the bad guy fall, I've witnessed his rise step by step."
Yan Xia listened to his words but still showed an indifferent expression on her face.
However, she never thought that Shangguan would become a criminal police officer. He used to look so carefree. She never associated him with being a police officer. She didn't expect that someone who seemed so unreliable could become a criminal police officer.
Shangguan Yao continued to talk.
"Lu Qianzhou's father's health has suddenly deteriorated in the past two years. His concubines have been fighting tooth and nail for the family property, and there are rumors about their family everywhere. I heard that his father divides the family property according to the number of people. So, several of his sons and daughters have fallen in love and had children in a hurry, probably just to get a bigger share of the pie."
"I heard that Lu Qianzhou has also been urged by his father to get married, but he hasn't shown any signs of it. There haven't been any romantic scandals about him in these years. He has been on - again, off - again with the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, but there's no result. He has been quietly building his career, and now the industries under his name have changed greatly. He is especially valued by his father. It can be said that among all his father's children, he is the most favored one."
Moreover, Lu Qianzhou's mother had already passed away, and he didn't have as many siblings as the other concubines' children.
He still got along well with his uncle and had become much more low - key than before.
Shangguan Yao joked, "Lu Qianzhou has been looking for you. Does it mean he still has feelings for you and wants to continue your relationship?"
Some jokes are not suitable. Yan Xia looked sharply at Shangguan Yao. She didn't want to hear such words at all.
Shangguan Yao immediately changed the topic.
"Okay, let's not talk about this. The key is that after I've said all this, seeing the enemy living so comfortably while you can only hide here, don't you feel unbalanced in your heart?"
He waited for Yan Xia's response.
She lowered her head, seemingly having nothing to say.
"Cheng Yanxia." He was really not used to calling her by this name. "Do you really not want to go back with me to find out the truth?"
Yan Xia's answer was very decisive.
"No."
"You..." Shangguan Yao was momentarily speechless.
This person was like a block of wood. She just couldn't be persuaded.
He knew that nothing could be achieved overnight, so he stopped discussing this topic and instead rubbed his stomach.
"I've been jet - lagged. I haven't slept well and haven't eaten anything. Do you have anything to eat to fill my stomach? Also, I need to stay here for the night."
"Do you really think this is a hotel?"
"Who else do I have here but you? You're my only friend here." Shangguan Yao raised his eyebrows.
"Who's your friend?" Yan Xia didn't want to admit knowing this idiot at all. She really wondered how he had become a criminal police officer.
Yan Xia went to the kitchen to look around. "There's only instant noodles. Do you want some?"
"Yes, I'm not picky. I'll eat anything."