Chapter 15: The Alliance of Three, Part 1

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Shen Mengxia and Fu Yancheng’s reactions were fully observed by Jiang Zeyu, who, with his years of experience as a veteran detective, had long seen through their thoughts.

Shen Mengxia changed her clothes and gathered her thoughts. Since the driver was sent by Fu Yancheng, it meant Fu Yancheng must have seen the recording of that mysterious conversation she overheard.

So she asked Fu Yancheng, “Big brother, have you watched the audio and video recording?”

“Yeah, I have.”

Because there was only one piece of audio, and many guests and hotel staff attended the engagement banquet, plus there were few surveillance cameras around the hotel, and the internal hotel cameras just happened to be broken for maintenance that day, the police had no leads for the time being.

“I’ll send more people in the future, providing round-the-clock protection for Xiaxia. Don’t worry.”

Fu Yancheng wanted to say more but was suddenly interrupted by Jiang Zeyu, “She’s out in the open, but the enemy lurks in the shadows. Your driver was also providing 24-hour protection before, right? What good did that do? I have a suggestion.”

“You’re a cop; go ahead and say it,” Shen Mengxia said expectantly, waiting for Jiang Zeyu’s answer.

“Didn’t the police in Haijing find anything either? Is he better than them?” The driver immediately switched to protective mode, speaking bluntly.

“Forget it, I’m not wading into this mess. If it weren’t for feeling sorry for the young lady, I wouldn’t care at all,” Jiang Zeyu said, true to his detective style, not sparing anyone.

“Listen, listen! How can you not listen? This concerns my life!” Shen Mengxia said with big, pleading eyes, looking wronged.

“Sorry, Officer Jiang,” the driver immediately backed down and apologized when he saw the situation was unfavorable.

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“Where’s the video? Let me see it first,” Jiang Zeyu said without wasting words, reaching out for the video.

After watching the video, Jiang Zeyu spoke after a long pause, “This recording isn’t enough to file a case.”

“It hasn’t caused you any substantial harm. If it were a missing person case, you’ve already been found.”

“I suggest Miss Shen not return for now. The news that Miss Shen has been found should still be kept confidential. We want to lure the snake out of its hole and turn the passive into the active.”

“Otherwise, going back means always being on the defensive, which is very unfair to Miss Shen. If another accident occurs, the consequences could be unimaginable. It’s better for Miss Shen to stay here with me temporarily.”

“Agree, agree!”

“The heroine agrees with Jiang Zeyu; he truly wants to help you.”

“What to do? I really ship the heroine and Jiang Zeyu’s pairing!”

“Officer Jiang is upright, brave, and has an interesting soul—he’s basically my ideal type.”

“The heroine is too weak; she has to rely on others for everything!”

“Xiaxia is just an innocent little bunny; is she going to wait around to be eaten by the big bad wolf?”

“Even President Fu can’t control everything all the time!”

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Jiang Zeyu’s analysis forced Fu Yancheng to face the situation clearly, but one concern lingered. “Officer Jiang, why should I trust you?”

Shen Mengxia, seeing the comments, quickly interrupted Fu Yancheng, “Big brother, I trust him.”

Fu Yancheng was stunned by Shen Mengxia’s words. “Xiaxia, how long have you known him? Who knows if he’s in cahoots with those people? Otherwise, how did you just suddenly appear at his place?”

“Don’t, please don’t. I don’t insist on involving myself in your affairs. As for why Miss Shen appeared at my place, I can explain.”

“Last month, my mother saw a deer head at the Qingshan Yaju Eco Hotel and insisted it was a lucky charm for wealth. She bought it and had the driver pick it up specially. But the driver was new and didn’t understand, so he just delivered it straight to me.”

“Your mother runs a company?” Shen Mengxia thought it strange that a mother who would go so far just to fetch a deer head would have a son who’s a detective.

“Yes, a small company, definitely not comparable to President Fu’s.”

The group exchanged glances, all wearing “so that’s how it is” expressions. “Can you trust me now?”

“All right! Then Xiaxia will stay with you for now. The three of us will keep in touch at all times and share updates.” Fu Yancheng gave an earnest reply and didn’t forget to remind her, “Xiaxia, go change your clothes quickly!”