However, she reached out and lightly tugged on Director Duâs sleeve, her voice both aggrieved and choked yet seemingly filled with boundless tenderness, "Old Du, I know Du Tian suspects me, but I swear, I really didnât take it, I really bought it from a young man..."
Director Du looked at Lih Shuyi with a grim expression; he loathed people who lied through their teeth.
He used to think Lih Shuyi was the most beautiful Flower Solving People in the world, never imagining sheâd turn out to be a Man-eating Plant.
Swallowing people whole without leaving a trace of their bones.
He flung her hand away from his sleeve, causing Lih Shuyi to stagger and almost fall. In disbelief, she looked at the man in front of her, tears pouring down. Previously, seeing her cry like this would make Old Du flustered, but today he just stared coldly at her.
The room fell into silence, and after a few breaths, Director Du couldnât hold back anymore and roared with his eyes nearly bursting, "Lih Shuyi, do you swear? Do you dare swear? Do you think I am a fool, do you think the police are fools too? You mentioned a young person, then tell me, was it a man or a woman, how old, what features, how tall, what accent, where did you make the transaction, when did you withdraw the ten thousand yuan, is there proof, how is there such a thief, who steals from your house and sells back to you, is the thief stupid or are you stupid, the police are not vegetarians, you make up one lie and you need a hundred lies to cover it, and you still donât repent now, are you still lying to me?"
Hearing Director Duâs roar, Lih Shuyi turned pale, her body swayed like a willow in the wind, seemingly about to collapse at any moment, but Du Tian knew, this woman was strong inside.
She cried mournfully, still refusing to admit, "Old Du, I...I really didnât lie to you."
At this moment, Director Duâs face was ashen, staring intently at the woman crying like a pear blossom bathed in rain.
Sometimes, he was unwilling to meddle in household matters, as long as Lih Shuyi took care of them. He just needed to work well, supporting their family, giving them a happy life.
This was his responsibility.
He had already missed out too much on his older son; he didnât want to miss out on his younger son and daughter.
But that didnât mean he was a muddle-headed person, otherwise, how could he lead so many employees?
When he saw the Jade Pendant in Du Tianâs hand, when he heard the name Lih Tianci, he knew what had happened.
Although he didnât associate with the Yue Family, that didnât mean Lih Shuyi didnât. On the contrary, she valued her brother very much and even asked him to help arrange a good job for her brother Lih Tianci in the factory.
However, he refused.
But the name Lih Tianci was not unfamiliar.
The Jade Pendant on Lih Tianciâs neck was a relic of his deceased wife, even a fool could figure out what happened, let alone those experienced police officers.
And looking at Du Tian, it was obvious he came prepared; at that moment, Director Duâs vision seemed to blur, and he suddenly felt extremely weary.
He suddenly remembered the meaningful look in his sonâs eyes when he left in the morning.
In fact, his son had already suspected Lih Shuyi; last night was the last chance for her and his old father to save face.
That was his sonâs affection and filial piety towards him.
Because the truth was too shameful, reporting it meant facing legal consequences.
Then everyone in their circle would know.
Although this could barely be considered a household matter, the amount was too large to be brushed aside.
If something happened to Lih Shuyi, what face would he, Director Du, have left to stand before the world?
Therefore, his son saved his face.
If Lih Shuyi had confessed last night that she took it in a moment of confusion, he believed his older son, for the sake of his face, wouldnât choose to report it to the police.
He would just swallow the humiliation.
However, Lih Shuyi acted as if nothing happened, showing no panic at all, smiling gently at him during dinner, behaving as usual, no, there was still something unusual; she let him drink, and indeed he drank too much last night, sleeping until morning.
So, during this time, what had she done?
Calling and tipping off?
Yet, Lih Tianci was apparently not warned; otherwise, they wouldnât have found him.
Thus, finding these pieces of jewelry would become exceedingly difficult.
Is this what they call the net of heaven is vast and sparse, but nothing escapes it?
Director Du didnât know, yet his heart grew colder.
How could this woman be so scheming, so calm?
When the police questioned her in the morning, she showed no signs of abnormality.
If it werenât for the hastily concocted flawed lies just now and the unease in her eyes, he might not have been able to tell.
What else could this woman be hiding from him?
At this moment, Du Mingzhu, who was doing her homework in the room, finally ran out upon hearing the commotion. Seeing her motherâs state, she was also frightened, rushing forward, hugging Lih Shuyi, and crying, "Mom, mom, whatâs wrong?"
Instantly, Lih Shuyi cried even harder, holding her daughter, "Sweetheart, Mingzhu, your dad is mad at mom, itâs all momâs fault... boohoo..."
Du Mingzhu then ran to Director Du, hugged him, and cried, "Dad, I beg you, donât fight with mom, Mingzhu will be good and will not provoke you and mom to anger again..."
Director Duâs heart wrenched.
Du Tian frowned impatiently, his face slightly dark. He didnât come here to watch these three act as if saying goodbye forever.
Suddenly, Du Tian raised his voice, yet without any emotional tone, very cold, "Dad, Lih Tianci confessed, his second sister, Lih Shuyi, took five things from the Du Familyâs old house back to the Lih Family, matching the jewelry I lost. Among them, the purple Jade Pendant, because he liked it, he kept it, and the other four items are in his third sister, Lih Shufangâs hands. This matter involves quite a few people, and you probably wonât escape involvement. Lih Tianciâs third brother-in-law is not someone to be trifled with, be prepared mentally, beware of ending up in a dog-eat-dog situation with you getting caught up. Iâm leaving, wait for the police to come investigate..."
After finishing, Du Tian turned to leave the Du Family without looking back, and at this moment, Lih Shuyiâs sorrowful cries suddenly stopped.
Lih Shuyi looked at Du Tian, her eyes suddenly shot with venom. This little bastard dared to deceive her!
She stared at Du Tianâs back, not hiding her hatred at all. At that moment, Director Du felt utterly disillusioned.
He even felt the world spinning.
He collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained of strength.
What on earth happened, overnight, how did everything change?
Everything seemed so beautiful before, but now it feels utterly ugly.
Did it change suddenly, or was it always like this?
Director Du felt chilled to the bone.