Chapter 924: Chapter 553: Crushing the Scum Completely, Help from the Mysterious Person (Part 3)
"Didnât she act bravely for a just cause? She probably wouldnât do such a thing, maybe she was forced?"
"Exactly, she seems like a decent person, the You Family is powerful, she must have been coerced."
"How could she have turned out like this? Maybe the Tang Family is also to blame, after all, she used to be a good person."
...
However, there are opposing voices online as well.
"She admitted herself to colluding with You Shenming, are you blind? Wrong is wrong, the Tang Family as victims also have responsibility?"
"How much were those people paid to whitewash her?"
The debate between both sides was unyielding, and everyone thought it would turn into a public opinion war, unexpectedly at this moment, a video started circulating online.
It was first released by a media outlet with tens of millions of followers, the video came from an anonymous source.
The video revealed the whole process of Xiang Xiaoyuan acting bravely for a just cause...
Initially appearing in the video were Tang Wan and Shen Shuci, both entering a household, but the house number and other details were all pixelated.
The footage showed a man looking around at the entrance before leaving, unexpectedly followed by another person, and that was Xiang Xiaoyuan.
Then Tang Wan and Shen Shuci were attacked, and Xiang Xiaoyuan stepped forward bravely to help.
This video not only had images but also included captions.
In short, the so-called brave act was just a case of someone waiting in the wings; she had been following Tang Wan and others, maybe trying to approach them, or with another motive, and just happened to witness this scene...
Taking advantage of the situation, she made a public act of bravery, easily getting close to them.
"She already knew someone was following Tang Wan and the others, and yet didnât warn them, intending to reap the benefits? Thatâs too malicious."
"This isnât bravery, I think she just wanted to approach Tang Wan or Shen Shuci, she just capitalized on the opportunity."
"Too vicious, where are the people who were whitewashing her earlier?"
...
Previously, some thought that, because she acted bravely, the police might let her off, but now everyone is playing dead, no one dares to speak up for her anymore.
Many people were searching for the anonymous informant.
Even the media that received the video couldnât clarify, they were also investigating, hoping to interview him personally, as it was the hottest news at the time, they wouldnât miss even the smallest detail!
Tracking the IP, found it was from an overseas domain, even the accounts used to leak before had been deactivated.
Coming and going without a trace, as if appearing out of thin air, acting for justice, then silently disappearing.
Tang Wan, upon seeing the video, immediately thought of someone, because the first part of the surveillance footage was aimed directly at a door, clearly not meant for monitoring anyone, but for security to catch thieves...
She suddenly remembered an earlier call, where the person said they could help her, Tang Wan only then realized.
Turns out she had some evidence all along, but how did she know the matter involved Xiang Xiaoyuan? Or how did she know Xiang Xiaoyuan was colluding with You Shenming?
She hadnât even divulged a word of this to Ruan Mengxi, so how did she know?
Who exactly is she?
How could her methods be so seamless?
They were on their way home, and Jiang Jinsang saw that Tang Wan had been staring absentmindedly at her phone, couldnât help but ask, "Whatâs wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Fifth Brother, how did you record those videos back then?"
"I was just suspicious of them at the time, so I had Jiang Cuo follow them. They stayed in the private room for a long time, after they left, Jiang Cuo went in to check, to see if they left any traces, thatâs when he discovered a hidden pinhole camera."
"So it wasnât you intentionally recording secretly?"
"Before that, I wasnât even sure the two were in cahoots, let alone where You Shenming would go; even if I wanted to plan in advance, it was difficult." Jiang Jinsang, as smart as he was, couldnât really predict everything.
"That camera might have been placed by someone else for spying."
"These days, some hotels, clubs, arenât safe either..."
Tang Wan pursed her lips, "Isnât it possible that someone deliberately placed it for us to find?"
"Hmm?" Jiang Jinsang was skeptical.
Tang Wan handed him the video on her phone, Jiang Jinsang watched the "bravery" footage online this time, furrowing his brows tightly, "If someone is helping us..."
"They must be able to track You Shenmingâs movements, it could only be someone close to him."
"How many people has this You Shenming offended, that even those close to him want to deal with him?"
Tang Wan bit her lip, "I think it might be that old client of mine..."
"Miss Xiao?" Jiang Jinsang raised an eyebrow; he had been keeping a close watch on You Shenming lately, and had also thoroughly investigated his connections, "Thereâs no one by the last name Xiao around him."
"Around him are just some young models or influencers, thereâs no âMiss Xiao,â someone like her wouldnât even look at someone like You Shenming."
Jiang Jinsang, although heâd only met her a few times, could see that she was well-bred, neither subservient nor flattering, and had no interest in You Shenmingâs type.
"But this video, indeed..." Jiang Jinsang held the phone.
Few people knew about the Pingjiang matter, and the Tang Family even kept quiet about the attack on Tang Wan and Shen Shuci from their own family.
Tang Wan bluntly stated: "Her last name isnât even Xiao, and she called before, asking how I was, if I needed help. At the time, I thought it was just a casual courtesy."
"Xiao..." Jiang Jinsang rubbed his fingers lightly.
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Though he had screened the people around You Shenming, ultimately he wasnât familiar with them, and had Jiang Cuo pull up his information, meticulously reviewing it at home again.
This person surely isnât ordinary, close enough to infiltrate, yet must have a little tactical skill, the scrutiny of age, gender, isnât too difficult...
Because soon someone entered his view, and the information seemed to fit all the conditions.
The surname wasnât Xiao, but the name did contain a homophonic "xiao" character.
If itâs this family, certainly they have the cloutâ
He glanced up at Tang Wan, his gaze deep, while she sat on the bed with a tablet, video chatting with Ruan Mengxi.
Ruan Mengxi just finished handling the wrap-up party and couldnât wait to question her, "Such a big deal, and you didnât inform me in advance, even our boss knew, and yet I was kept in the dark?"
"You face the media daily, I was worried you might slip up."
"Do you know Iâve been on edge these days, worried something might go wrong with your pregnancy, turns out you all staged a play, leaving me the outsider..."
"Alright, donât be mad, come to my house tomorrow, Iâll cook for you!"
"Just one meal? Thatâs it?"
"Two meals?"
"I want to be the babyâs godmother!"
Tang Wan just mouthed the word "okay" before Jiang Jinsang refused her, "No way!"
"Why?" Tang Wan thought it was a good idea.
Ruan Mengxiâs character was familiar to Jiang Jinsang, and he knew that if they let their child have such a godmother, the child would end up following her lead.
And his reason was: "Sheâs not mature enough."
An upset Ruan Mengxi hung up the call, "Yeah, youâre mature, your whole family is the most mature!"
"Look at you, I just managed to pacify her, and you upset her again," Tang Wan smiled, "Whatâs wrong with letting Xi Xi be the childâs godmother?"
"If she and Zeyan really end up together..." Jiang Jinsang raised an eyebrow, "I canât stand him being the childâs godfather."
"..."
At this time, Qi Zeyan, who had just finished the wrap-up party, was being dragged to drink by Jiang Chengsi and suddenly sneezed several times unexpectedly.