Chapter 1580: Either a Family Thief or an Outside Crook

Even the father can’t prove what’s inside, so how does he claim to have lost so many things?

But if he doesn’t report it and just lets it go, how could he possibly swallow this grievance?

Moreover, he already has a suspect in mind.

Du Tian took a deep breath and looked at Qin Yize, "Ah Ze, although there’s no evidence, I still choose to report to the police. Such valuable items cannot be allowed to benefit the thief; he needs to be punished deservedly."

Qin Yize nodded, and the two of them turned their gaze towards Director Du.

It was understood that Director Du needed to respond immediately to this matter.

Feeling the gaze from the two young men, Director Du also realized this was no small issue.

He wanted his son to say he remembered incorrectly, but he knew he couldn’t say that insincerely.

He truly didn’t know anything else, but the purple jade pendant left an impression on him.

As for why it left an impression, it’s because the color of that jade pendant is indeed very beautiful.

Under the light, it seems to be shrouded in a layer of purple cloud.

Xiao Tian’s mom likes that jade pendant the most.

It’s said to have been passed down from Xiao Tian’s maternal grandfather’s family, and it’s been many years.

He initially didn’t care about these things, obsessed with work, and later really forgot about them.

If it weren’t for Du Tian coming to fetch these items today, he truly wouldn’t have paid attention to it.

He naturally never thought these items would be so valuable.

The world has truly changed.

He has trouble keeping up with the pace.

However, there’s an inexplicable panic in his heart, as everyone in the family is suspect.

But Shuyi certainly wouldn’t dare, Xiao Tian’s mother’s things, she wouldn’t even dare look at them; they are all in the storage room in the west wing.

Just some clothes and books.

And this jewelry box has always been in his study.

So who could it be?

Du Yu and Du Mingzhu are children, naturally even less knowledgeable about these things.

The only regular in-and-out person is Aunt Zhu, the housekeeper.

She has worked in their home for ten years.

Naturally, the study is also regularly cleaned by her.

And these items are very precious, letting a thief have them indeed feels like a loss.

Even if they aren’t given to him, they are still his eldest grandson’s belongings.

Thinking of this, Director Du’s tightly furrowed brows relaxed. As the leader of a large factory of thousands, he certainly cannot be indecisive, nor let Qin Yize look down on him and his family.

Hence, he decisively spoke, "Alright, Xiao Tian, report to the police and let them investigate."

Du Tian took a deep look at his father, yet felt some hesitation; if this matter truly was done by the stepmother, once discovered, his father’s future might as well be over.

But it doesn’t bother him; after all, that’s not his biological mother.

And it seems his father hasn’t suspected his wife at all.

This trust is truly ironic.

Having made up his mind, he seriously spoke, "Dad, this isn’t a case of an inside job or an outsider. But even if it’s an outsider, they wouldn’t have found my mom’s jewelry box so accurately, let alone if it were an outsider thief, they would not only take the jewelry but also cash from home, yet these years, I haven’t heard of any money missing from home..."

Director Du’s face changed again and again, suddenly finding today’s son unfamiliar, he gritted his teeth and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"

"Dad, I’ll give you one night. If you can confirm tomorrow that my stepmother, Du Yu, and Du Mingzhu truly have no suspicion, then I’ll report to the police in the morning."

He’s generous enough, isn’t he?

Giving them one night’s time, if returned intact, in respect of his silver-haired father, he can choose not to pursue it.

Director Du blurted out, "Those three are impossible, don’t falsely accuse!"

"Dad, when the police come, they will investigate them too. This is valuable, worth nearly a million, do you know what that means?"

"What does it mean?"

"It means it’s the profit of your electronics tube factory for half a year, the total monthly wages of your tens of thousands of workers, a huge amount, enough for a death sentence." Du Tian’s voice isn’t loud yet carries a hint of unspeakable coldness.

Director Du’s forehead started to sweat coldly.

He looked suspiciously at his son who suddenly shed his gentle exterior, but it turns out, he is still as he was in childhood.

He married Lih Shuyi out of obligation; it was his mistake that harmed a young woman like a flower, and he must be responsible.

On the day the second son was born, was also the day the father and son had their worst fight.

Du Tian mercilessly unveiled the cover he thought he had hidden well; the twelve-year-old boy was already at his shoulder, but inexplicably felt shorter. Yet, he is the father, unwilling to bow before his son, hence the father and son grew apart, leading to today’s estrangement.

So, does he already have a suspect in mind?

Qin Yize felt Du Tian’s suggestion was correct.

Du Tian’s surname is Du now, outside people say he is Director Du’s eldest son.

It’s a relation he cannot shake off for life.

Some matters truly must not be done too cruelly.

"Uncle, Du Tian’s suggestion is good, investigate in advance, that way you’ll have room to maneuver..." He said, looking at Du Tian, "Put the items here, back in their original place. Though the clue is extremely small, it’s still better than nothing."

When the police ask why it wasn’t reported immediately, Du Tian can say he searched the home thoroughly for another night.

Du Tian thought over it and placed the jewelry box in a safe under the bookshelf, then closed the safe door, yet did not scramble the password.

He stood up, giving his father a meaningful look; after all, the safe does have a password.

And naturally, he hopes those three are not the culprits.

Otherwise, his father would surely collapse.

But to swallow this grievance is impossible for him.

Hopefully, they aren’t so unscrupulous.

"Dad, I’ll wait for you one night, I’ll come over tomorrow morning," Du Tian said indifferently, "Ah Ze and I are leaving now..."

Without even glancing at Director Du, he strode out of the study.

Director Du’s face turned pale and bleak, how did it feel like his son’s look was telling him it was those three women who stole the items?

He spoke bitterly, "Alright, come over tomorrow morning."

At this moment, the aroma of the dishes wafted from the kitchen.

Du Mingzhu looked curiously at her eldest brother, blinking, wanting to speak but not daring to.

Meanwhile, Du Yu looked haughtily at his elder brother, remembering his mother’s words, his chest puffed up; his mom said from inside out, this Du family is all his, Du Tian is just an outsider, having no relation at all.

There’s no need to call him elder brother.

As he doesn’t consider him a younger brother either.