Unbridled, Depraved

Chapter 273 Surveillance Video

Zheng Huan's knuckles turned white as he held the red wine glass, and the foot of the glass left deep red marks on his palm.

Her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, but every word was like a knife, cutting Shen Qianhe's heart.

"LeLe is different from me. She got lost from her parents at the station. Her parents never gave up looking for her."

"Although she has gone through so many bad things, Kelele is still very optimistic! She draws a red circle on the calendar every day, counting the days to see her parents. She wants to go back with them, leave this place and start a new life."

The halo of the crystal chandelier shattered in her pupils. She took a gulp of red wine, and the wine overflowed from the corners of her lips and slid down her jaw into her collar.

"But that vicious woman refused to even give her such a chance!"

Shen Qianhe narrowed his eyes, and the knife and fork in his hand paused on the steak for a moment, then gently put it down.

"Huanhuan, are you sure it's Lin Rou?"

Zheng Huan nodded vigorously, "I'm sure! Lin Rou called Lele to make an appointment that day, and the surveillance camera also captured the scene of Lin Rou pushing Lele!"

Shen Qianhe frowned slightly, a little puzzled: "Since there is surveillance evidence, why did they still conclude that Lele committed suicide?"

Speaking of this, Zheng Huan became a little excited.

She took a deep breath, and because there were other diners around, she lowered her voice and explained, "The detective in charge of this case insisted that there was no such surveillance. They said the surveillance was broken and did not capture any useful footage."

Shen Qianhe's eyes darkened, and the fork in his hand unconsciously poked the steak on the plate, but he didn't take another bite.

"So, in that case, Lin Rou bribed the detective in charge of the case and faked Lele's death as suicide. If that's the case, then the surveillance footage from that year is likely to have been destroyed."

Zheng Huan shook his head, his eyes firm: "No, the surveillance is still there."

Shen Qianhe raised his eyes and looked at Zheng Huan: "Where is it? How did you know?"

Zheng Huan took out a neatly folded note from his bag and handed it to Shen Qianhe: "I hired a private detective, and he told me. That detective took the money but did not destroy the surveillance footage, and he still has a backup."

Shen Qianhe took the note, glanced over it, and then looked at Zheng Huan, "The private detective you mentioned, is it Wei Guan?"

The silver fork slammed onto the gold-painted bone china plate with a clang. Zheng Huan was a little surprised: "How...how do you know it was him?"

When Wei Guan's name was mentioned, Zheng Huan's eyes flickered, as if some secret nerve was touched.

Shen Qianhe did not notice Zheng Huan's abnormality and replied, "I have asked him to help me investigate some things before."

"Oh......"

Zheng Huan swallowed the red wine with a rolling Adam's apple, his thumb unconsciously rubbing the cufflinks, fine lines forming between his brows, and after a long while he uttered a few words, "So that's how it is..."

Shen Qianhe did not delve into the relationship between Zheng Huan and Wei Guan, and continued the previous topic: "So, as long as we find the surveillance video, we can accuse Lin Rou of murder!"

Zheng Huan nodded. "Yes, that's the theory, but now I'm having some difficulties. If possible, I may need your help."

"what's up?"

Zheng Huan took a deep breath and whispered, "The young detective back then has now been promoted to detective chief. Even if we get the surveillance file, if we want to reopen the case from that year, it is impossible to start without his signature and permission. But the problem is that the surveillance is in his hands, and with my current ability, I can't do anything to him."

Shen Qianhe frowned and thought, tapping lightly on the table with his fingertips, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

"That is to say, even if we have evidence, we need his consent to reopen the investigation."

Zheng Huan nodded, his voice full of resentment: "That's right. He accepted Lin Rou's money back then, and now he's been promoted. How could he possibly slap himself in the face?"

Shen Qianhe frowned slightly, his eyes flickered slightly, and his lips were pursed into a straight line.

This matter involves the inspector of the authorities, and with Zheng Huan's power, it is indeed difficult to shake it.

Even she may not be able to solve the problem smoothly.

Unless...Xie Jincheng takes action.

But now Xie Jincheng is still a "vegetable", so it seems that this matter needs to be considered carefully.

"Sister Qianhe?" Zheng Huan's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Shen Qianhe raised his head and saw Zheng Huan looking at him cautiously.

She hesitated a little: "If you find it inconvenient, forget it, we can find other ways ourselves."

"It's okay, leave it to me."

Zheng Huan's eyes lit up instantly, and her tone was filled with undisguised joy: "Really? Thank you, Sister Qianhe!"

Shen Qianhe said seriously, "I will not sit idly by and watch Lele's affairs. However, this matter will take some time to complete, so you have to be patient and wait."

Zheng Huan nodded repeatedly, eyes full of gratitude: "I understand, Sister Qianhe. As long as I can give Lele justice, I am willing to wait as long as it takes."

Shen Qianhe patted the back of her hand and said, "Don't worry, I will find a way as soon as possible and will not let you down."

......

After dinner, Zheng Huan left first.

Shen Qianhe was still sitting in the same place, holding a red wine glass in his hand. The wine in the glass glowed dark red under the light, like a bottomless pool of water.

She shook the wine glass gently, and the wine slowly swirled in the glass, emitting a faint fruity aroma.

Take a sip and the wine slides down your throat, leaving a slightly astringent aftertaste.

Shen Qianhe lowered his eyes and stared at the dark patterns on the tablecloth, sorting out today's conversation bit by bit in his mind.

Suddenly, the sound of rustling clothes came from behind.

A shadow pressed diagonally on her shoulder, and the scent of ambergris and the aftertaste of cigar drifted into her nose.

"Hey! Isn't this my aunt?"

Shen Qianhe turned his head and saw the man standing behind him.

Ye Xiangan tapped the back of her chair with his fingers, "It's so lonely to drink alone, do you want me to have a couple of drinks with you?"

He was wearing a well-tailored suit, a black silk shirt with two buttons loose at the collar, and a smile on his lips. His eyes roamed back and forth over her, with a hint of inquiry and amusement.

"My aunt-in-law is dressed so fancy today. Who is she dating in a place like this?"

Shen Qianhe frowned and glared at him with disgust, his tone indifferent and distant, "It's none of your business."

After saying that, she stood up and was about to leave, but before she could take a step, Ye Xiangan grabbed her wrist.

"No hurries?"

Ye Xiangan lowered his voice a few notches, not allowing for rejection.

"I haven't seen you for so long, I really miss you. Don't you want to catch up with me?"

Shen Qianhe's wrist was gripped by Ye Xiangan so hard that it hurt, but he still straightened his back and his eyes were as cold as frost.

She did not struggle, but just looked at him quietly, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.

"Ye Xiangan, please stop."

Ye Xiangan chuckled, but his eyes were still fixed on her.

After not seeing her for a few months, he found that she had more charm of a mature woman.

This flawless face gifted by the Creator, with thin eyebrows and red lips, is retro and charming, with sparkling peach blossom eyes and long black hair draped over her shoulders, making her look like a wild rose blooming among thorns, gorgeous and dangerous, dazzling and eye-catching.

Ye Xiangan stared at her in a trance, feeling an irresistible desire for possession welling up in his heart.

She should have belonged to him, but now, she stood against him for the sake of Xie Jincheng, the vegetative state.