262: Chapter 262 Shen Jianan Tests Qin Yi's Angry Expression (Part 2)

At this moment, Qin Yi's expression was calm as he detailed the grievances between his family and Chen Hu.

Of course, he omitted the matters regarding Zhao Lintai. After all, throughout the entire ordeal, Zhao Lintai had acted as the mastermind behind the scenes without directly showing his face. Moreover, it was unknown whether Chen Mo had already informed on him; if Qin Yi were to mention it recklessly, wouldn't he be exposing himself?

Furthermore, the Zhao Family of the Capital was not so easily brought down.

Therefore, before clarifying the attitude of Ye Qingcheng—or rather, the Security Bureau—toward the Zhao family, Qin Yi did not plan to foolishly confess his enmity with Zhao Lintai.

Shen Jianan listened intently. Qin Yi's narration was organized and clear; for a moment, she couldn't find any flaws.

After a moment of contemplation, she looked up at Qin Yi, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry: "I will verify everything you've told me. However, I have another question. On the day you had the conflict with Chen Hu, what were your subsequent movements? Where did you go? What did you do?"

Upon hearing Shen Jianan's question, Qin Yi immediately understood: it seemed the police had already discovered the location of Chen Hu's old residence. That meant the police also knew about the missing ledger of the Jingnan Underground Bank.

It seemed he needed to find a way to deal with this. Thinking of this, his heart stirred slightly, and his brow furrowed once more.

He looked directly at Shen Jianan, his voice revealing a hint of displeasure as he said coldly, "Officer Shen, what do you mean by this? Are you perhaps suspecting that I have something to do with Chen Hu's death?"

Seeing Qin Yi's expression change slightly, Shen Jianan's heart tightened, and she quickly explained, "No, no, Qin Yi, don't misunderstand. I'm just performing a routine inquiry; I don't mean to suspect you. If you don't want to answer, then forget it."

Seeing her say this, Qin Yi's brow gradually smoothed out, but his tone remained somewhat cold.

“Sigh,” he sighed softly and spoke slowly, “Forget it. It's not like there's anything that can't be said.” Immediately, he put on an expression of recollection and continued, “That day was the weekend. After the argument with Chen Hu in the morning, I planned to take my parents back to Magic City.”

“Although I had already repaid the high-interest loan I owed Chen Hu, I did injure one of his arms after all, and there was no guarantee he wouldn't want to retaliate later. So, after thinking it over, I felt it would be safer to return to Magic City. However, leaving the family's old house unattended wouldn't do. Thus, I went to the China Merchants Bank in the city, withdrew some cash, bought some rice, flour, grain, and oil, and brought them back to the village to distribute to the fellow villagers.”

Speaking to this point, he paused briefly and explained, “Withdrawing the money took some time, so by the time I finished distributing these things to the villagers, it was already almost afternoon. Afterward, I went back to the old house to rest. Until evening, I went to the city again to buy some food for the road back to Magic City the next day, and I happened to have dinner in the city. After refueling, I returned to the old house. That's pretty much how that day went.”

Out of instinct, Shen Jianan wanted to ask if there were any witnesses, but remembering Qin Yi's already displeased reaction, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

She thought for a moment and asked again, “After that, did you see Chen Hu again?”

“No.” Qin Yi shook his head in denial without hesitation. “I took my parents back to Magic City early the next morning. After returning to Magic City, I was with my parents the whole time. You know what happened after that, don't you? The incident at the Nightlife Bar happened that very night. I don't think I need to help you recall that, do I?”

“Ahem~” Hearing the dissatisfaction in Qin Yi's tone, Shen Jianan cleared her throat. “Sorry, I'm just doing my job; I'm not suspecting you.” Although she said this, in her heart, she had already cursed Qin Yi for being narrow-minded countless times.

Qin Yi, however, feigned generosity and waved his hand. “I understand. You don't need to apologize to me; you're just doing your job. However, I've already said everything I should say. Chen Hu's death really has nothing to do with me. Besides, the conflict that day was because he trespassed into a private residence first, and the village reported it at the time. The villagers present that day can all testify for me. If you don't believe me, you're more than welcome to ask them.”

Shen Jianan felt speechless. She had originally come to probe Qin Yi, but she hadn't expected things to turn out like this. However, this Qin Yi certainly knew how to handle things—giving money, rice, and oil to the villagers... In this way, even if the police went to the village to verify the situation, they probably wouldn't be able to get any useful information.

Just as Shen Jianan fell into an awkward silence, not knowing how to respond, Qin Yi's phone suddenly rang.

He pulled out his phone, glanced at the screen, and saw that President Xu was calling. Immediately, he was overjoyed. This call from President Xu was truly timely; it finally gave him an excuse to leave.

Qin Yi turned the phone around and showed the screen to Shen Jianan. “Sorry, I have to take a call.” After saying that, without waiting for Shen Jianan's response, he answered it. However, he didn't avoid Shen Jianan and turned on the speakerphone right in front of her.

Qin Yi's previously somewhat displeased face immediately changed to a smile, and he joked, “Hello, President Xu, what are your instructions?”

From the other end of the phone came President Xu's hearty laughter: “Hahaha, Mr. Qin, you really know how to joke. How would I dare instruct you? I'm calling specifically to thank you.”

Qin Yi raised an eyebrow and asked with feigned surprise, “Oh? Thank me for what?”

“I've already reported the matter of you opening a corporate account at our bank to the head office president. The president was very happy to hear it! He has already promised me that as long as your company's paid-in capital arrives, my position as Vice President will be secure.” President Xu's voice revealed an irrepressible excitement. “Mr. Qin, you are truly my great benefactor!”

After hearing this, the corner of Qin Yi's mouth only curled into a slight arc. “President Xu, we are all friends; helping each other is only natural. How about this, I'll notify the shareholders to transfer the paid-in capital to the company's account as soon as possible.”

“Oh, that's wonderful! Mr. Qin, I remember everything you've entrusted to me. Once I become the Vice President of this Magic City Branch, the first thing I'll do is transfer your good brother to Magic City.” On the other end of the phone, President Xu patted his chest and made a promise.

“Alright~ Then I'll thank President Xu in advance.”

“Eh~ Mr. Qin is too polite. By the way, Mr. Qin. You haven't forgotten about tonight's cocktail party, have you?” President Xu asked tentatively.

“I haven't forgotten. Is President Xu going tonight as well?”

“Yes, yes. I'll be going with the newly appointed branch president. After all, the attendees are all major clients. As a new official taking office, one must always go to connect with the major clients.”

“Haha, alright. Then shall we see each other tonight?”

“Eh~ Great, then I won't disturb Mr. Qin. See you tonight.”

Qin Yi said goodbye and hung up the phone.

Subsequently, his gaze turned toward Shen Jianan. His previously amiable appearance had turned cold again.

“Officer Shen, the one who just called was President Xu of the Jingnan Branch; he was the one who received me when I withdrew the money. If you still need to verify whether what I said is true, you can go directly to him. Or, I can also push his contact information to you.”

“Oh, no need, no need. I believe what you said.” Although Shen Jianan said this, she couldn't stop cursing in her heart, “Qin Yi, you're really a dog. You dare to engage in an 'exchange of interests' with a bank president right in front of me; you're really something else.”

“Then, does Officer Shen have anything else? If not, I have to go attend to company matters. You heard it too; the company has just started, and a pile of trivial matters is waiting for me to handle.” As Qin Yi spoke, he raised his wrist and glanced at the time. His appearance clearly said: I'm busy, I really don't have time, so if there's nothing else, please don't bother me.

Seeing Qin Yi like this, Shen Jianan's expression froze, and she felt slightly uncomfortable in her heart. She hadn't expected Qin Yi to be so direct. However, her mission wasn't finished yet; she had promised Sister Qingcheng to get Qin Yi's fingerprints, and she hadn't managed to do that. Thus, she tried her best to remain calm and invited him again with a thick skin: “No, nothing else. So, as we agreed before, how about having lunch together?”

Qin Yi's brow quirked slightly, but his gaze drifted toward Ye Ziming not far away, and a meaningful smile curled at the corner of his mouth. “Ahem, I think we should skip the meal. Besides, Young Master Ye is still waiting over there. If the two of us get too close, I'm worried it will cause him to misunderstand.” After Qin Yi finished speaking, without waiting for Shen Jianan's response, he turned and walked directly toward the School of Economics.

Watching Qin Yi's departing back, a surge of inexplicable annoyance rose in Shen Jianan's heart. She couldn't help but stomp her foot and mutter in a low voice, “What the heck? I'm on a mission too; it's not like I'm probing you on purpose. There's no need to give me such an attitude... Besides, what does my inviting you to dinner have to do with that Ye Ziming...”