Chapter 1594: Desolate Sorrow Beyond Tears

At this time, it was already evening. Du Tian drove to the old Du residence, while Qin Yize went to pick up Gu Qiaoqiao.

Ying Xue had already returned to normal and no longer needed Gu Qiaoqiao’s company. Gu Qiaoqiao also had to go to Yubao Square as she had other matters to attend to. She told Ying Xue to wait for her tomorrow morning to record statements together. After that, Gu Qiaoqiao left the school with Qin Yize and headed to Yubao Square.

Although the Purple Jade Pendant had been found, there were still other items missing, so finding the initial purchase records was very important.

Let’s set aside Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize for a moment. Director Wang from the school’s security department had been arrested, shocking the school principal, who only focused on academics. Although not clear on what exactly Wang had done, there was a nagging feeling that Director Wang might have gotten into big trouble this time.

With a subordinate arrested, the principal would also be in trouble.

The principal paced anxiously in his office, hesitating on whether to make a call to inquire, worried about getting implicated. Just as he was indecisive, the office phone rang.

It was the chief of the Southern District Bureau calling.

The principal moved from shock to shame in just a few minutes.

Finally, the principal spoke heavily, "I know what to do now."

Then, he slowly put down the phone.

Better late than never!

When Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize arrived at Yubao Square, Zhang Yi was indeed waiting for them. Seeing the old notebook in Zhang Yi’s hand, Gu Qiaoqiao knew it was found.

The records were complete, with detailed information on time, place, and people. Du Tian’s grandma and his great-grandma had come together.

It was registered in Du Tian’s grandma’s name.

All the jewelry matched, both those lost and not lost, were clearly recorded.

It was already dinner time, and Zhang Yi knew Gu Qiaoqiao would come, so he had the kitchen in the backyard prepare the meal in advance. The three of them went to the backyard to eat.

Qin Yize called Du Tian and told him that the jewelry with the Yubao Square mark was bought from there, and Yubao Square could rewrite a purchase record for him, but it would take a day, as the jewelry was purchased over a span of about twenty years.

Du Tian was very grateful, but since he had already arrived at the old residence, he said he would contact them later and then ended the call.

After the three of them finished eating, Gu Qiaoqiao looked worriedly at Qin Yize, "Ah Ze, do you think Du Tian might suffer a loss?"

After all, he’s a stepson, and the woman is a stepmother with not much age difference. If the other party resorts to making a scene or plays games, it could be trouble.

"No, unless Director Du is around, Du Tian won’t enter the old residence," Qin Yize said confidently.

After all these years, Du Tian had already grown wary.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt relieved.

Checking the time, the three of them left Yubao Square, first dropping Zhang Yi at his house, and then Qin Yize drove Gu Qiaoqiao back to their home.

Everything that needed to be done was done. It mainly depended on how Du Tian would uncover the stepmother’s ugly facade.

In addition, Qin Yize was waiting for a few calls.

If this time Lih Tianci wasn’t punished as deserved, Qin Yize would feel unworthy of being Qiaoqiao’s husband.

At the old Du family residence, Du Tian, standing outside, finally waited for his father to return from work.

At this moment, the lights in the old Du family house were on, clearly indicating someone was home. Director Du couldn’t understand why Du Tian wouldn’t go in and instead was waiting outside. Was the child still hung up on the lost jewelry?

The family’s suspicion had been cleared; the rest would have to be slowly investigated.

There was no use rushing.

Director Du understood his son’s feelings. After getting out of the car, the driver drove away, and he walked to his son, saying kindly, "Xiao Tian, since you’re here, why not go inside? Isn’t there someone at home?"

Du Tian smiled faintly, his tone straightforward, "With you not at home, I don’t dare go in."

At this time, Director Du didn’t know that Lih Tianci had run into trouble, because Lih Shuyi was preoccupied with whether the jade pendant Lih Tianci wore had been discovered. She hadn’t dared to tell Director Du. That afternoon, she didn’t dare voice it and naturally wouldn’t let Director Du know.

She was worried that if the jade pendant hadn’t been discovered, she’d reveal her hand first.

Thus, Director Du was kept in the dark, and Du Tian had a rough guess, so he decided to wait outside for Director Du.

The opportunity had been given, but it was the woman’s own fault for not cherishing it.

Director Du was a bit angry hearing Du Tian’s words. He felt he had tried his best, doing everything to make his son get along well with Lih Shuyi and her children, but the results were always unsatisfactory.

He had given up.

Director Du sighed helplessly. He originally wanted to scold a few words, but considering his son had his own family and was a father, and he himself was a grandfather, the scolding words couldn’t be uttered.

So he said good-naturedly, "Now that I’m back, come inside with me."

"Dad, are you sure you asked Lih Shuyi yesterday? Are you sure she really didn’t take it?" Du Tian wasn’t in a hurry but asked slowly.

Hearing Du Tian call Lih Shuyi by her full name, Director Du was displeased, frowning, "Xiao Tian, no matter what, she’s your stepmother. How can you be so impolite? Calling her aunt would be good enough. Your aunt and your siblings didn’t take it, that’s why we reported it in the morning. I understand your feelings, but it takes time to solve a case."

"Dad, are you sure?" Du Tian raised an eyebrow, his hand at his side clenched.

Director Du couldn’t help but ponder for a moment, frowning. Du Tian seemed a bit off today.

"Xiao Tian, what exactly are you trying to say?" Director Du asked, his voice a bit impatient.

"Dad, do you recognize this?" Du Tian took out the jade pendant from his pocket, waving it in front of Director Du.

The streetlight at the gate was bright.

But still, it was night, and seeing things felt different from daytime.

But under this light, Director Du was momentarily stunned, blurting out, "Is this your mother’s Zixia Smoky Jade?"

When Du Tian’s mother was alive, he was always busy, often leaving early and returning late. Occasionally, when he returned home earlier, he could see his wife holding the jade pendant teasing the child.

Among all the jewelry, due to the uniqueness of the Zixia Smoky Jade, he had really remembered it.

And this scene immediately made him recognize it.

Du Tian curled his lips, seemingly smiling, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes, which were obscured by a layer of water behind his glasses, giving a blurry look.

The whole person gave Director Du a feeling of sorrowful desolation without tears.

Director Du’s heart sank.

Tightly pressing his lips together, he fell silent.