Chapter 1581: Did You Take It?

So when Du Tian passed by Du Yu, Du Yu snorted coldly.

Du Tian naturally didn’t take it to heart, but he had no good feelings for this brother who didn’t resemble him at all.

This was a child spoiled by Lih Shuyi.

Even if he is intelligent and enters society in the future, he will suffer greatly.

Even if his future is bright, without a good character, it will only be temporary success.

When passing Du Mingzhu, Du Tian’s cold gaze softened a bit; this little sister’s eyes and eyebrows looked exactly like their father’s.

He couldn’t bring himself to dislike her, but as she was Lih Shuyi’s daughter, he had no interest in expressing his feelings.

As if not seeing Du Mingzhu, he turned to Qin Yize, apologetically saying, "Ah Ze, you haven’t had dinner yet, right? Let me take you to a restaurant, and we’ll have a drink."

"No need, there’s food ready at home. Come to my place; it’s nearby, and we haven’t talked much recently. Let’s have a good chat today."

"Alright!"

Du Tian agreed without pretense.

The bond like that between real brothers required no formalities.

Qin Yize turned to Director Du, smiling as he said goodbye, "Uncle, I’m sorry to disturb you today. I’ll bring the good wine you love and visit another day."

Director Du knew that if Qin Yize hadn’t come today, he had no idea what this suddenly estranged son of his might have done.

Don’t be fooled by his gentle demeanor; his words can be quite cutting, leaving you completely exposed.

He quickly said, "Ah Ze, you grew up before my eyes. There’s no need to be polite with me. Your visit is no disturbance; I’m delighted you came. I truly hope you’ll stay for dinner."

"Uncle, there will be plenty of opportunities to eat together. After this matter is resolved, I’ll join you for a few drinks."

Qin Yize replied courteously.

Director Du smiled, but he still felt a bit uncertain inside, so he reluctantly sent Qin Yize out, then hurried back into the house.

Lih Shuyi was standing in the living room, appearing somewhat lost. She looked at Director Du tenderly, "Old Du, why did both kids leave? I prepared several dishes that Xiao Tian likes..."

Seeing his wife like this, any suspicion in Director Du’s heart seemed to dissipate. If she had taken it, she surely would have been flustered.

Thinking of this, Director Du felt reassured.

He softened his tone, "Shuyi, get the children to the study; I want to have a few words with them."

Lih Shuyi nodded obediently, leading her son and daughter into the study with Director Du.

After closing the door, Director Du pointed to the safe and directly said, "There’s a jewelry box in there, and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands is missing from it. I’m asking you, did any of you take it, or did you see anyone take it? Tell me, and I promise to keep this quiet because Xiao Tian plans to report it tomorrow morning. Since it went missing at home, all of you are suspects, including myself..."

The room fell silent, and Lih Shuyi’s hands clenched in shock as she asked, "Worth hundreds of thousands, really?"

"Yes, really, all from Yubao Square. The most expensive piece is a purple Jade Pendant worth over 200,000."

Lih Shuyi’s eyes flickered, "Old Du, could Xiao Tian have remembered wrong?"

"No, I can’t remember the others, but I distinctly remember the purple Jade Pendant." He then looked at his equally astonished son and daughter and gently asked, "Tell Dad the truth, did you touch anything inside?"

Du Yu and Du Mingzhu exchanged a glance, Du Yu, being older and smarter, quickly shook his head, "Dad, I didn’t touch anything. I didn’t even know there was anything in the safe, and I remember there’s a password, so how could it be missing?"

Du Mingzhu blinked her large eyes, innocently and obediently saying, "Dad, I didn’t either."

Director Du nodded in relief, "That’s good. Since you didn’t touch it, I’ll have your brother report it tomorrow."

Lih Shuyi looked at Director Du, her heart pounding, "Old Du, if Xiao Tian reports it, will the police come to our house?"

"Yes, such valuable jade jewelry, and it’s his mother’s keepsake. Even if I don’t pursue it, Xiao Tian won’t agree. He’s grown up, and I can’t control him anymore. Besides, the thief was quite bold, and unfortunately, this was discovered too late."

But as long as those things exist, the thief will be found eventually.

Thinking of this, Director Du remembered something and asked seriously, "Shuyi, check if anything else is missing from the house, whether any money is gone?"

"No, no..." Lih Shuyi denied without hesitation.

Director Du was startled, squinted slightly, and Lih Shuyi immediately said, "Old Du, I keep track of the house’s belongings. If anything were missing, I’d be the first to know."

Director Du didn’t doubt her, sighed with relief, and looked at his son and daughter, "When the police question you tomorrow, it’s just routine, don’t be nervous. Just talk as you did with Dad just now."

"Got it, Dad." Du Yu and Du Mingzhu said in unison.

Lih Shuyi’s complexion, however, appeared abnormal, her heart racing as she tentatively asked, "Old Du, once it’s reported, can they quickly catch the... thief?"

Director Du shook his head, "It’s been too long, it’s not that easy, but you think carefully if Aunt Zhu showed any unusual behavior."

Was suspicion now turning towards the maid, Aunt Zhu?

Lih Shuyi’s eyes flickered, suddenly saying, "Then I’ll think it over." Then she tenderly added, "Let’s go eat; the kids are hungry too."

Meanwhile, Du Tian had followed Qin Yize to his home.

Gu Qiaoqiao went to the kitchen and cooked a couple of dishes. The three of them sat at the dining table and began to eat.

When men are together, drinking is inevitable.

However, Qin Yize still had to drive Du Tian home later because Du Tian didn’t have a car. His wife had one, but Du Tian rarely drove it, given his special work circumstances.

One always had to be cautious.

Besides, a man should earn money to buy his car. Driving his wife’s car would be disgraceful.

So, neither of them drank.

After all, drinking alone is no fun.

While eating, Du Tian couldn’t help but mention today’s events to Gu Qiaoqiao.

Gu Qiaoqiao was also surprised. Zixia Smoky Jade, the treasure of Yubao Square; she had a piece too.

It’s just placed in the Duobao Pavilion upstairs.

Could that Jade Pendant have come from that piece of jade?

"Wait a moment, I also have a piece of Zixia Smoky Jade here; I’ll bring it down for you to see."

As she spoke, Gu Qiaoqiao went upstairs and soon brought down a gilded box, placing it on the dining table. Upon opening it, a purple hue instantly emanated from the box.

Du Tian exclaimed, "One of the Jade Pendants was similar in color to this stone, but certain areas were slightly different."