Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 1001 - 1000: Can't Explain This, Can You?

"Comrade Qin Yan, you just said that attending a wedding and giving a gift is a very normal thing, that it should be a reciprocal exchange filled with human feelings. Is that right?"Hearing Gu Chao ask this question, Qin Yan felt a stir in his heart, always feeling that this guy was digging a pit for him, waiting for him to jump in voluntarily. However... even though he highly suspected it was a verbal trap, he couldn't figure out where the trap's perplexity lay.

Gu Chao felt smug and righteously pressed on, "Comrade Qin Yan, please answer my question."

Qin Yan couldn't figure out what was wrong with the statement. After a slight pause, he could only nod, "Yes, that's what I believe."

Hearing Qin Yan say this, Gu Chao felt even more smug. Playing with words was always his strong point. Since Qin Yan nodded at this point, it meant he'd already stepped on the camouflage surface of his trap. As long as Qin Yan answered the next question according to his expectations, he'd completely fall into this verbal trap, and getting out wouldn't be so easy!

"Comrade Qin Yan, since it's reciprocal, can I understand that in previous times, the amount of money you gave others would theoretically be reciprocated with the same amount today?"

"Are you kidding me? Grasping at every word like that? When I was doing interrogation work, you were still peeing your pants in open-crotched trousers, playing with mud. Playing this game with me? Kid, you're too green!"

Qin Yan cursed inwardly. If he was largely suspicious before that Gu Chao was digging a trap for him, he's now 100% sure about it.

Qin Yan shook his head, "On this point, I can only say that it's mostly like that. Hasn't anyone taught you 'there's no absolute'?"

Gu Chao sneered inwardly. Even though Qin Yan's answer was flawless and even slightly counterattacked, the real focus was yet to come.

"Comrade Qin Yan, then I ask you, even if there are exceptional circumstances in this matter where the gift money others give you exceeds what you've given them before, theoretically, it shouldn't create too large a fluctuation in the amount of gift money?"

Hearing Gu Chao's question, Qin Yan felt a thud in his heart. Clearly, the problem lay with the gift money, but for this question, he seemed to have no choice but to give an affirmative answer. Otherwise, he'd find himself in an even more passive position.

Qin Yan, feeling vexed, had to nod again, "Theoretically, yes."

Gu Chao pressed on relentlessly, "Yes means yes, no means no, please give a more direct and accurate answer."

"Yes."

When Qin Yan had to say this word, Gu Chao felt overjoyed and immediately pursued, "Then, Comrade Qin Yan, in past reciprocal exchanges, what was the largest amount of gift money you gave someone? On what occasion, and who was the recipient?"

"When my nephew got married, I gave a gift of two thousand."

Gu Chao's lips curled slightly upward at Qin Yan's response, more than satisfied. He side-glanced at the conflicted-looking Qin Yong beside him, "Comrade, could you please display the last gift money... or rather, gift that you received?"

Hearing Gu Chao's words, Qin Yong felt his head buzz, his expression as hesitant as could be. Though he knew that at this crucial moment, no matter what, he had to take out the solid gold skateboard, he subconsciously tightened his grip on the package in his hand.

"Comrade, please cooperate with our work. This is our last question here. Please don't waste everyone's precious time. I'm sure Comrade Qin Yan will give us and everyone present a satisfactory answer."

Qin Yong still didn't move, and whispers of curiosity started to rise among the guests. The atmosphere in the banquet hall became increasingly delicate.

This time, Lu Song and Gu Chao didn't urge him further. In their view, they were holding a winning hand, and as victors, they could afford to be somewhat magnanimous.

"Qin Yong, take it out."

The one who said this was Qin Yan, sporting an encouraging smile.

No matter what Gu Chao's so-called gift was, since it had to be dealt with sooner or later, it might as well be faced with open honesty. Qin Yan didn't believe there was anything he couldn't explain.

Qin Yong sighed inwardly, unzipping the package. Under curious gazes, he pulled out the solid gold skateboard and placed it on the champagne tower pedestal.

As soon as Qin Yan took the solid gold skateboard out of the package, he was momentarily stunned. Not only he, but the majority of those present also had their pupils shrink, and the air was filled with the sound of intakes of breath.

"My God, did I see that right? Is that really such a large chunk of gold?"

"Look closely; it seems to be a skateboard model. The craftsmanship is so exquisite; it's practically a work of art!"

"Could it really be made of gold? If it were, such a large piece, how heavy would it be?"

"It should... be gold, right? Otherwise, why would that discipline inspection guy pick this moment for it to be brought out?"

"Yeah, if it's not made of gold, that guy named Gu would be setting himself up for failure. Considering its size, it must weigh at least two pounds, right?"

"Two pounds? Damn, how much is that worth? Could someone be deliberately trying to frame Qin Yan?"

"Hard to say, but maybe Qin Yan just talks a good game while really planning to take advantage of his daughter's wedding to make a big haul?"

"Oh, come on, what do you take Qin Yan for? Besides, even if he had the idea, if it were you, would you take such a thing out at a wedding? Even a toe would tell you it'd be given to him privately, wouldn't it?"

"True... It seems the greatest likelihood is that Qin Yan's being set up."

Amid the whispers, Qin Yan's face finally showed some discomfort. He never in his wildest dreams thought that Qin Yong would pull out something so valuable from the package, it was way too extravagant, right?

This same scene, when seen through the eyes of a select few, made their lips curve upwards subtly, no longer worried about Qin Yan.

"Comrade Qin Yan, according to your own words, you give others as much as they give you back; I'm a bit confused. You just said you gave a maximum of two thousand. So how do you explain this solid gold skateboard worth at least two hundred thousand just based on its weight, without considering other factors?"

Qin Yan's eye twitched. He initially thought he could explain whatever Qin Yong took out, but now, with Gu Chao's question, his mind was racing with frustration, wishing to retort, "If you ask me, who the heck should I then ask?"

Seeing the look he expected finally appear on Qin Yan's face, Gu Chao felt increasingly triumphant. "Comrade Qin Yan, please explain. Give us and all present a reasonable account."

Qin Yan exhaled, shook his head, and spoke honestly, "I have nothing to explain; I don't know who sent this."

After speaking, not waiting for Gu Chao to press further, Qin Yan turned to Qin Yong and asked, "Did the person who sent this solid gold skateboard register their gift? What's their name?"

Qin Yong nodded, "Registered, the name left was Xiaoming."

If it were a different occasion, or in another situation, hearing the name "Xiaoming," many people would definitely laugh. After all, jokes about "Xiaoming, get out" were all the rage. Even people not familiar with these jokes would probably think the name was overly down-to-earth.

However, given the current situation, few could laugh. Someone capable of giving such a valuable gift as a wedding present wasn't likely to be anyone ordinary.

Qin Yan's eye twitched again. This was simply ridiculous, giving such an extravagant gift without leaving a full name. Could this so-called "Xiaoming" be someone he'd previously offended, coming deliberately to mess with him?

Gu Chao then snorted dismissively through his nose, "Comrade Qin Yan, is it that you have nothing to explain, or that you're not at liberty to explain? A person you don't even know sends you such a valuable gift; do you expect me to believe that? Of course, if you really can't provide an explanation, I guess... Is it time for you to come with us now?"

At a point where Qin Yan found himself unable to explain, feeling both anxious and frustrated, a voice full of teasing and indifference sounded from the podium.

"Whether you believe it or not, I believe it."

The speaker was Chu Ge. After speaking, he turned to look at Qin Ruojing, "Sister-in-law Chu, do you believe it?"

If when Qin Yong first presented the solid gold skateboard, Qin Ruojing hadn't thought of He Junming, the name "Xiaoming" had already clued her in. Being asked by Chu Ge now, she couldn't help but smile and nod, "I believe it too."

Seeing Chu Ge joking around with not a trace of worry or hurry in his expression, Lu Song and Gu Chao both felt acute disdain in their hearts.

"Whether you believe it or not, I believe it" is an affront to state officials. Chu Ge chose this moment to say such a line, undoubtedly to mock them.

"Comrade Chu Ge, do you think saying that now serves any purpose? Or are you going to provide a reasonable explanation on behalf of Comrade Qin Yan?"

Chu Ge shrugged, "Of course it's meaningful. Otherwise, what do you think I'm doing here?"