Before she could react, the people summoned by Li Nanchuan had arrived.
The leading man carried a law - enforcement recorder, followed by two policemen. At the sight of the scene before them, their eyes were no less shocked than Shen Youjin's.
"Brother Li, this..."
Li Nanchuan stood up, his voice serious. "Suicide. Check the surveillance footage."
The leading man responded and immediately cordoned off the scene.
By this time, Shen Youjin had regained a bit of her senses, but still couldn't believe that Chi Tingwan would take such an extreme way to take revenge on her.
She looked at Li Nanchuan. Although his brows were slightly furrowed, he remained calm and composed.
It seemed that as long as he was around, she didn't need to worry about anything.
However, a death had occurred. Even if it was Chi Tingwan's suicide, it was no small matter.
Up until now, her heart was still pounding violently.
"Brother, the surveillance was damaged. We can only see part of it..." A subordinate rushed back, his face looking as grim as it could be. "Moreover, we just received an anonymous tip - off saying that there was a deliberate murder here. Other colleagues are on their way. What should we do?"
The leading man looked at Li Nanchuan. The situation seemed to be spiraling out of control.
Even a fool could tell by now that Chi Tingwan had come this time with the intention of mutual destruction. She never intended to go back alive!
Shen Youjin bit her lips. Chi Tingwan had really gone crazy!
"Follow the rules!" Li Nanchuan's eyes were deep as he said sternly, "Make no mistakes!"
Hearing his words, the policemen present all showed admiration in their eyes. No wonder he had risen to this position at such a young age. An ordinary person would never have had his courage.
After saying that, he turned to look at Shen Youjin. Her face was as pale as a sheet of paper. A flash of pity crossed his eyes.
"Don't be afraid. Technology is very advanced nowadays. We'll find the evidence." He reached out and stroked her head. "I'm here. Trust me."
This was the first time since their long - awaited reunion that she didn't reject his touch. His big palm carried a soothing power, which finally gave warmth to her soul.
"Really?" She looked up with her innocent and pure eyes. "It won't be like what happened to my mother, will it?"
Li Nanchuan's heart trembled, and his pity grew stronger.
"No. Even if we can't find the evidence, I'll find a way."
Shen Youjin was stunned. "What way?"
Li Nanchuan shook his head. No matter how she asked, he didn't say another word.
Soon, the policemen who had received the report arrived, and both of them were taken back.
She thought she would have to stay there for a long time, but unexpectedly, she was told that she could go back and wait for the next interrogation.
Li Nanchuan, however, remained there. He had become the key suspect!
It was easy to guess that he had shouldered the pressure so that she could get out so quickly.
Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, in complete chaos.
Thinking of Chi Tingwan's final state of death, she didn't dare to go home. She could only check into a hotel near the police station for the time being.
She didn't sleep all night. When dawn finally broke, she washed her face and went home. She asked the property management to check the only available part of the surveillance footage.
She checked it frame by frame. Even though she knew the hope was slim, she was still afraid of missing any details.
After watching it countless times, her face suddenly changed. She zoomed in on a part of the footage.
Under the dim streetlight, a black - clothed man wearing a baseball cap stood not far from her, holding something like a miniature camera in his hand.
"It's him!"
Shen Youjin sprang up from the chair. Her heart was pounding. She remembered this man. He was someone from Gu Zhiyuan's entourage!
This meant that this man had been following her and might have captured crucial evidence!
She wanted to call Gu Zhiyuan immediately, but her reason told her to be cautious. He was an old fox!
If he knew that she cared about Li Nanchuan's fate, he might not give her the evidence and might even blackmail her!
Gu Zhiyuan seemed like a gentle and polite gentleman, but she knew that when he wanted to obtain something, he could be more ruthless than anyone else!
Just as she was hesitating, her phone suddenly rang, startling her.
The name Jiang Zeshen appeared on the screen. She stood up and walked outside while answering the call.
"Baby, are you okay? I called you last night but couldn't get through." Jiang Zeshen's voice was full of concern. "Where are you now?"
"I'm in the community." Shen Youjin's voice was tired. "What's up?"
"Chi Tingwan is dead. What exactly happened?" Jiang Zeshen asked carefully. "Was it you or..."
"I don't have that ability. She committed suicide." Shen Youjin forced a bitter smile. "The surveillance was damaged. I'm still trying to find a way."
Hearing her words, Jiang Zeshen heaved a sigh of relief. He hadn't slept well all night. When he came to find her, he found that she wasn't there.
All information had been blocked. He thought that Chi Tingwan had gone crazy and Shen Youjin had accidentally killed her while defending herself.
"Do you need any help?" Jiang Zeshen tried to sound relaxed across the phone, hoping to cheer her up. "The future young Ms. Shen can't have a criminal record."
Shen Youjin thought for a while. There was really one thing she wanted his help with.
Chi Tingwan had come prepared. The person who reported the case must have been one of her cronies.
If they could find this person, there would be hope for this case.
She told him her idea, and Jiang Zeshen readily agreed.
After hanging up the phone, she drove to Gu Zhiyuan's company.
She had already thought up her excuse. The most convincing lie was one that was 70% true and 30% false. It was worth a try.
The receptionist recognized her. Even though she hadn't been there for a long time, the receptionist was still polite to her, as if someone had informed them in advance.
Someone led her to Gu Zhiyuan's office. When she knocked on the door of the office, Shen Youjin's nerves tightened again.
Gu Zhiyuan was sitting in his leather chair, looking elegant and at ease, which was in sharp contrast to her dark circles under the eyes.
"You don't visit me without a reason!" The gentle - looking man twirled the pen in his hand, smiling. He pretended not to know and asked, "Come on, what do you want from your teacher?"
Shen Youjin walked up to him and took out the screenshot from the surveillance footage. She got straight to the point.
"This man is yours. I want all the videos he captured last night." She said, "You can name your conditions. We can negotiate."
Gu Zhiyuan looked at her. Her beautiful face was as pale as paper, and the fear between her brows was so thick that it couldn't be dispelled.
For some reason, this man, who was usually as hard - hearted as stone, was a bit shaken at this moment.
However, this momentary wavering quickly disappeared. He wouldn't change his pursuit of interests for anyone!
"Really?" He hooked the corner of his mouth. "Then I'd like to ask first. Are you doing this for yourself or for that young master of the Li family?"