OBS Chapter 1227 - 733: Mayor Li (Part 2)
Chapter 1227 - 733: Mayor Li (Part 2)
"I’m asking you to leave not because I have any worries, but to let Xiao Zhao speak freely. Hmm, perhaps I wasn’t considerate enough."
He looked at Zhao Qianqian, "Xiao Zhao, Wenyuan’s wife heard recently that you two have been quite close. Initially, she wanted to speak with you, but incidentally my mother-in-law had some health issues, which postponed it.
Unexpectedly, before my mother-in-law was discharged, Wenyuan had an incident first. I heard he asked you to meet about work last night. Can you tell me what happened?"
"Mayor Li, I can answer your questions, but you must admit, this is beyond your limits. Regardless, even if the investigation starts with suspects, you shouldn’t be the one leading this..." Zhao Qianqian regained her composure and explained the reason she didn’t meet Wenyuan last night—she suspected he might have ulterior motives and didn’t dare go. As for the rumors, she asked Mayor Li to investigate as much as he liked.
In this Cultural Troupe, which young female member hasn’t been invited alone by Yao Wenyuan? It’s just that everyone handles it differently.
Mayor Li stared at Zhao Qianqian for a while before saying, "Xiao Zhao, what you said makes sense, but someone saw you leaving Yao Wenyuan’s office this morning. How do you explain that?"
"No!" Zhao Qianqian shook her head resolutely. "I really haven’t been there. I know many are displeased with us coming to the Mine Art Troupe. However, my looks come from my parents, and everyone ages. Such jealousy is the most pointless."
She directly categorized the informant as being jealous.
Mayor Li leaned back and supported his chin with his hand, "Then tell me, why were you so flustered upon entering, yet now you’re so calm?"
"Suddenly hearing the Mayor wanted to see me, of course I was flustered. Now I’m calm because I don’t want my friends to be disappointed." Zhao Qianqian sighed, "Luoluo came here because of me; if she suffers because of me again, it’s not what I wish for. So, I have to be brave."
Luo Ye quickly said, "Qianqian, we’re friends, it’s not your fault."
"You seem very close like sisters, but this matter isn’t something you can negate with just a word. There are eyewitnesses, two of them. Even in court, you’d lose..." Mayor Li sighed lightly, "I know my brother-in-law’s temperament very well. No matter if you were at the scene, he has to bear the main responsibility.
Exactly because of this, I wanted to speak with you alone. I really don’t want you to ruin your future at such a young age." He began to offer subtle guidance.
"I don’t quite understand your meaning." Zhao Qianqian shook her head, "Knowing full well your brother-in-law’s nature, yet you come accusingly, still claiming you don’t wish to ruin my future—what logic is this?"
"Our Yuanzhou is just a small city. If I hadn’t come, you’d likely have been detained now. This isn’t an exaggeration; you can ask Mr. Wang."
"Yes!" Wang Aidong nodded seriously, "If there were eyewitnesses, plus Mr. Yao is Mayor Li’s relative, Xiao Zhao, you’d indeed be detained now."
Zhao Qianqian pouted, "So, the Emperor is far away."
"Xiao Zhao, you’re a smart person." Mayor Li tapped his fingers on the table, "Regarding this matter, if there’s no explanation, it can’t be justified both publicly and privately.
With your qualifications, coming here shows you have backbone, but unfortunately, some things happen unexpectedly, and you must face them.
Whether you were present when Wenyuan’s incident occurred, you entering his office is undeniable. The eyewitnesses, I won’t reveal who they are now. If you stubbornly deny it, I’ll have no choice but to use legal means to bring justice for Wenyuan."
This news spreads quickly; who has been monitoring Zhao Qianqian and me all along? When the two of us returned, did anyone notice?
Luo Ye felt a stir in her heart and looked at Mayor Li, "Mayor Li, I can vouch that Qianqian was asleep in the room the whole time."
"On what basis can you vouch? Do you know what she did after falling asleep?"
Luo Ye felt reassured immediately; evidently, the informant didn’t notice her and Zhao Qianqian’s prior actions, else they’d not hide it from Mayor Li.
"New place, not quite adapted yet; we both had trouble sleeping, chatting most of the time until nearly dawn before dozing off, so I can vouch."
"You’re her friend, you can’t vouch." Mayor Li glanced lightly at Luo Ye, "I don’t need to explain the reason, do I?"
"Xiao Zhao, did you go to Mr. Yao’s room or not? You mustn’t lie about this. Regardless of the truth, hiding it will absolutely not benefit you." Wang Aidong was confused by the situation and became anxious.
"No!" Zhao Qianqian firmly faced Mayor Li, "I told you, many are dissatisfied with us coming here. Even if you want to find more than two eyewitnesses, it’s not hard. I need not elaborate; Mayor Li should understand this."
"Mayor Li, what Qianqian said is true; our arrival posed a threat to most troupe members. So, how credible are testimonies under such circumstances?" Luo Ye chimed in.
"Forget it, let’s leave this to the judicial authorities. I’ve done my best. Consider today’s inquiry as me intervening privately; it doesn’t count. You all, don’t follow me out." Mayor Li said while getting up and walking out, leaving the three to look at each other in confusion—what exactly was he here for?
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This Chapter has been revised by Nu’an. About the address for Mayor Li, Nu’an probably was too dazed and made a mistake with the address, luckily someone pointed it out.
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