Xu Changning showed little concern about Xu Siyan's disappearance. He only took out 500,000 yuan, claiming it was all he could afford.
What really infuriated everyone was the words that came out of this man's mouth. They were nothing human at all. His words also raised the police's suspicion.
Fang Siyan was discussing the ransom with Xu Changning. Due to the matter of money, the man suddenly got up from his seat and started pacing around the room restlessly.
"Better if he's dead. Then all his shares will be mine!"
Hearing this, the leader of the special task force immediately winked at a junior police officer beside him, signaling him to take Xu Changning away from there.
Subsequently, the police launched an investigation into Xu Changning. It was found that he had been staying at Fangyuan Group and hadn't left on the day of the incident. But on the day before the incident, he met a man named Wang Yuan, who had a criminal record. He had just been released from prison not long ago. The last time he was imprisoned was for causing a fatal car accident while driving under the influence. It was unclear whether he had learned his lesson.
"What's the relationship between these two?"
The gap in their social status was so great. Why would they meet?
This Wang Yuan was Xu Changning's former classmate. After graduation, he became Xu Changning's assistant. If he hadn't caused that fatal car accident while driving drunk, he might still be working for Fangyuan Group.
Fang Siyan had an impression of this matter.
"The falling - out between them was because the person Wang Yuan killed was Xu Changning's mistress!"
Fang Siyan wasn't a gossip. He just thought this was too much of a coincidence.
It was the company's annual dinner that day. Since he had work at school, Fang Siyan didn't drink. After the dinner, he went straight home. But Xu Changning got dead drunk. He insisted on driving home, and everyone tried to stop him. At that time, Fang Siyan didn't pay much attention to this man, so he didn't know what happened next.
It wasn't difficult to dig out the case from four years ago, but the main problem now was to find Xu Siyan. The police had already diverted some of their attention to Xu Changning and Wang Yuan.
Fang Siyan wasn't idle either. Ding Ruola's mental state was getting worse and worse. The girl was on the verge of a breakdown. The man knew it was time to mobilize his own resources to help the police find Xu Siyan. He asked Zhang Jun to contact a private detective. The police were also willing to cooperate with the people Fang Siyan provided.
Tang Xiao graduated from the Chinese Military Academy and specialized in criminal investigation. Due to personal reasons, she had been teaching at a university. As an assistant in the investigation, Tang Xiao's abilities impressed the junior police officers.
"Dad! They were discussing the kidnapping!" Tang Xiao pointed at the surveillance footage.
In the footage, there were two people, Xu Changning and Wang Yuan. Everyone present wasn't surprised by the further evidence Tang Xiao had obtained, but was curious about the relationship between the leader of the special task force and Tang Xiao.
"I'm also surnamed Tang, and so is she. Why can't she call me Dad?"
Tang Feng immediately ordered the team members to take action. Following Wang Yuan's trail, they quickly found some clues and further confirmed Xu Siyan's location.
Now what they needed to do was to rescue the victim and carry out the arrest. This wasn't Fang Siyan's task. He comforted Ding Ruola and was going to take her home. But just as he picked up the girl and was about to put her in the car, he found that her body temperature was alarmingly high.
Fang Siyan reached out and touched Ding Ruola's forehead. It was really hot. He bought a pack of wet wipes at a convenience store, wiped Ding Ruola's face first, then put her in the car and took her to the hospital.
"It's nothing serious. Due to emotional stress and staying up late, her body's immunity has declined."
Fang Siyan sat by the bed waiting for Ding Ruola to wake up. He hoped the police could act faster so that Ding Ruola could hear the good news when she woke up.
Tang Feng didn't alert Xu Changning. He led his men to find Wang Yuan first and then rescued Xu Siyan. When Xu Siyan was rescued, he was unconscious. There were wounds all over his body, and the wounds on his face had scabbed over. When the police examined his body, they found that the red mark on his hand was ordinary inkpad. It should be that someone had forced him to sign a document.
The only person who could be involved in the matter of interests was Xu Changning. The evidence was highly indicative!
Under pressure, Wang Yuan confessed to the crime and detailed the process. He showed a good attitude of admitting his mistakes and provided all the evidence regarding Xu Changning's murder and this kidnapping case.
"You clearly knew this was illegal. Why did you still help him?"
"My wife and child are in his hands!"
Wang Yuan raised his hand and wiped away his tears with the back of his hand. The handcuffs on his hands jingled. The man lowered his head and sobbed.
With first - hand evidence, the police immediately arrested Xu Changning. He had quite a few murders on his hands! The drunk - driving accident four years ago was not an accident at all, but a premeditated murder. The mistress wanted to take over, and his wife at home was in a rage. His wife was the daughter of the Lin Group. If they broke up, he would lose the connections and funds from the Lin Group, and might even be targeted by the Lin Group.
The man would never do such a losing deal. That night, he invited his mistress out, kidnapped Wang Yuan's wife and child, and forced Wang Yuan to run the woman over.
This vicious man kidnapped Xu Siyan this time because Xu Siyan had voted for Fang Siyan a few days ago. He had been sending people to follow Xu Siyan, so he knew about the relationship between Xu Siyan and Ding Ruola. On Xu Siyan's birthday, he had been staying in the company and knew that Ding Ruola had been left in the company by Fang Siyan. This was a good opportunity, so he asked Wang Yuan to take action.
Everything was seamless, and the plan was perfect. But Fang Siyan's intervention made the whole situation complicated. It was all because of his greed. He wanted to get some benefits from Fang Siyan, so he used Xu Siyan to threaten Ding Ruola.
"How were you so sure Ruoruo would help him?"
Fang Siyan went to the police station to give a statement. He rushed forward and grabbed Xu Changning, who was about to be sent to the court.
"They kissed. How could she not help?"
Hearing these words, Fang Siyan's pupils dilated involuntarily. He waved his hand and slapped Xu Changning hard in the face. A junior police officer beside them stopped Fang Siyan.
"This is the police station. Don't go too far!"
He pulled Fang Siyan away and led him to a desk to give a statement.
Fang Siyan had no mood to recall this matter at all. His mind was filled with the faces of Ding Ruola and Xu Siyan. He suddenly felt a bit regretful. Why was he so merciful? He should have added fuel to the fire and let Xu Siyan die in the carefully - planned kidnapping. Having a scapegoat would also get rid of that annoying man.
Fang Siyan couldn't calm down at all. He felt like a joke.
"Mr. Fang! Are you okay?"
The junior police officer handed a pen to Fang Siyan and asked him to sign the statement. Fang Siyan then came back to his senses. He gave the junior police officer a bitter smile.
"Ask Miss Ding to come and give a statement when she's available."