Chapter 580 Self-Directed Play
Xu Anran was so nervous that she could not say anything. However, she had already sent a message to her mother. Her mother told her not to worry and that everything was settled. She then heaved a sigh of relief.
However, Xu Anran still did not want the police to come because this matter would blow up to greater proportions. Even if Qiao Xi really stole something, it would implicate her and make her lose face.
After a while, a police officer walked in front of everyone.
Xu Anran thought about it and realized that this person must be someone her mother had arranged. He would definitely help her.
The police officer said awkwardly, “Old Madam Yin, your granddaughter…”
Gu Zheng’s expression was indifferent.
When Xu Anran saw this scene, she knew that the other party was definitely going to accuse Qiao Xi of stealing, so she immediately bit her lip and pretended to be aggrieved. She said, “Grandma, this is our family’s matter. It’s better if we don’t make it public. If Xi Xi’s reputation is ruined, how am I going to explain it to Dad and Mom?! It’s just a misunderstanding, so…” Old Madam Yin knew very well that Xi Xi was Yunqiu’s child and would definitely not steal anything. This police officer was stammering, so he must have been bribed by Xia Yunlou.
This Xia Yunlou was really muddle-headed. She always helped her adopted daughter bully her biological daughter. Was there a mother like her?
Before Old Madam Yin could say anything, the police officer said in embarrassment, “Old Madam Yin, your granddaughter, she… she didn’t steal anything!”
Everyone was in disbelief.
The police officer said, “I’m telling the truth. She didn’t steal anything.”
Qiao Xi: “…” Then why are you stammering? It’s as though I stole something.’
Xu Anran was stunned for a few seconds as her expression gradually stiffened. Her mind instantly went blank. Didn’t her mother say that she had already arranged everything? Why was this police officer not helping her?
Wen Xi thought that the matter had already been arranged beforehand. Hearing the police officer’s words, she instantly snorted. “You said that she didn’t steal it, but why are you so hesitant?”
The police officer looked innocent. “I’m not making things difficult for anyone! I just thought that it was pitiful that Old Madam Yin’s granddaughter was accused despite not stealing anything. That’s why I sighed and stammered a little.”
Wen Xi instantly choked.
“Miss Wen, did you think I’d say that Mrs. Gu stole something? Why would you think so?!” The police officer was a little puzzled.
Wen Xi revealed an awkward expression. “That’s not what I meant! It’s because we found the ring in Qiao Xi’s bag. We have evidence!”
The policeman nodded thoughtfully. “Miss Wen, you have a point. We’ve checked the surveillance footage on the opposite side of the shop and slowed it down. We learned that Miss Qiao didn’t steal the ring at all. Instead, Miss Xu tossed the ring into Miss Qiao’s bag.
“Miss Lu, may I ask if you accidentally dropped the ring or if you did it on purpose? This is a case involving ten million yuan, after all. I hope you can answer truthfully.”
Xu Anran’s body trembled.
Everyone gasped. Xu Anran was the one who tossed the ring in? If that was the case, wasn’t she framing Qiao Xi?!
“No way! It turns out Xu Anran framed Qiao Xi, then pushed all the blame on her. I thought she was pure and kind, but I didn’t expect her to be so sinister!”
“This is such a big mess. So, she was framing her this whole time! If she had succeeded, Mrs. Gu’s reputation would’ve been ruined!”
“It’s a good thing that President Gu is here. No one dares to lie in front of him. That’s why Mrs. Gu can prove her innocence! A certain someone has been pretending to be magnanimous as though she’s protecting Mrs. Gu. It turns out that she was just pretending!”
“Disgusting!”
Hearing everyone’s mockery, Xu Anran’s face turned pale. She lowered her head and did not dare to look at the strange gazes around her.
What was going on? Didn’t her mother say that everything had been sorted out?
Xu Anran explained nervously, “Grandma, I… I didn’t. Xi Xi is my younger sister. How could I wrong her? The ring must’ve accidentally fallen into her bag. This is just a misunderstanding.”
Wen Xi also said, “Old Madam Yin, you can’t believe this police officer’s words. Maybe he was bribed by Qiao Xi and is speaking up for her. I think this whole incident is Qiao Xi’s self-directed play. She’s slandering Sister Anran!”
Old Madam Yin slowly raised her eyes. “Xu Anran, then explain to me why Xi Xi would malign you.”
Xu Anran immediately choked.
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