kingnovel Chapter 1360 Yunrui Enchanting: If there is one more person
Chapter 1360 Yunrui Enchanting: If there is one more person
"Lawyer Song!" Qi Ruixiang almost rushed over, but was stopped by the police at the door. He looked at Song Yuanzhe anxiously, his voice hoarse with excitement, "Where's Xiaotang? How is she? Is the child saved? Tell me quickly!"
Song Yuanzhe did not answer immediately, but walked to the center of the detention room, put the briefcase on the ground, and slowly unzipped it.
His movements were slow, and every detail revealed a calm demeanor, yet this only made Qi Ruixiang's heart sink further and further. The two of them stared at each other silently for a moment, Song Yuanzhe's expression complex and difficult to discern: fatigue, anxiety, and a subtle hint of resentment.
The fire of hope that Qi Ruixiang had finally ignited was half extinguished in an instant - Song Yuanzhe's expression definitely did not look like he was bringing good news.
"Ms. Yang is still in the ICU and in critical condition," Song Yuanzhe finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse. "The doctor said she lost too much blood, and her emotional agitation has caused complications. The situation is not optimistic. As for the child..." He paused, his tone becoming more serious. "He's still in the incubator for observation. Whether he can survive depends on the next 72 hours."
"No..." Qi Ruixiang staggered back a step and bumped into the cold wall. All the strength in his body seemed to be drained in an instant.
He slid down to the ground, holding his head with both hands, his nails digging deep into his hair, and a painful groan escaped from his throat, "It's all my fault... It's all my fault. If I hadn't been involved in the Gu family's affairs, if I hadn't been arrested, Xiaotang wouldn't have been upset, and the child wouldn't have..."
"What's the point of saying this now?" Song Yuanzhe interrupted him, his tone filled with obvious complaints, but not because he suspected his "crime", but because of the current situation. "Qi Ruixiang, you know the current situation of the Gu family, why are you so careless?"
He walked up to Qi Ruixiang, squatted down, and looked at him sharply. "Mr. Gu and Miss Gu are under investigation in the UK, and Lin Junze is mediating there alone, without anyone to lend a hand. Back in China, Mr. Gu is still in a coma, and Ms. Ye is barely hanging on. Mr. Su is holding up the company alone, having to deal with the board's difficulties and handle various emergencies. In the entire Gu family, the only people you can rely on are Lin Junze and me, and now you are imprisoned here because of something like this. Do you think it is appropriate?"
Qi Ruixiang raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, his voice choked with sobs: "I didn't mean to do this either... I was framed. Someone deliberately set up a trap to drag me down and drag the Yang family into it as well."
"I know you were framed." Song Yuanzhe's tone softened. He took out a photo from his briefcase and placed it in front of Qi Ruixiang. "The footprints on the hospital windowsill have been technically identified and have obvious signs of fabrication around the edges. They weren't left naturally. I've also reviewed the surveillance footage you mentioned, and several frames have been edited. It's obvious someone deliberately engineered it."
Hearing this, Qi Ruixiang's eyes gleamed: "Then why didn't you help me clarify? Why didn't you tell the police that this evidence was forged?"
"I've already told the police." Song Yuanzhe sighed, his tone filled with helplessness. "But the other party's scheme was too thorough, with a chain of fabricated evidence that's linked together. This alone isn't enough to overturn the previous accusations. And..."
He paused, his voice lowered.
"There's a lot of negative news online about Director Yang right now. The Municipal Bureau is under a lot of pressure. They need time to verify the situation and can't immediately drop the investigation into you."
Qi Ruixiang was silent. He knew Song Yuanzhe was telling the truth. If the other party dared to do this, he must have made all the necessary preparations. It would not be easy to overturn the verdict.
"In addition to telling you about Miss Yang's situation, I have one more thing to tell you." Song Yuanzhe took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Qi Ruixiang. "This is what President Su asked me to bring to you."
Qi Ruixiang took the document and rubbed it gently with his fingers.
"I'll take a close look." He raised his head, his eyes becoming resolute again. "As long as they can find the mastermind behind this and clear my suspicion, I will fully cooperate."
Song Yuanzhe nodded, stood up, and straightened his suit jacket. "I still have to go to the hospital to see Miss Yang. I'll give her a message for you. Is there anything you want to say to her?"
Qi Ruixiang's eyes instantly turned red. He sniffed and said in a choked voice, "Tell her I'm fine. Tell her to hold on and wait for me. Tell her I will get out as soon as possible and stay with her and the child. We will watch the child grow up together and live our little life together..."
"I understand." Song Yuanzhe's tone softened. He picked up his briefcase and turned to walk to the door. "Take care of yourself. I'll let you know as soon as I have news. Also, don't blame yourself too much. This is not your fault. Someone is deliberately targeting the Gu family and the Yang family."
When he reached the door, Song Yuanzhe suddenly stopped and looked back at Qi Ruixiang: "If... if you hadn't been dragged into this, the current situation would be much better. You are familiar with the Gu family's situation and understand Director Yang's character. With your help, Lin Junze and I wouldn't have to work so hard."
The complaint in these words was clear, but there was no accusation of guilt; it was more of a resignation to the current shortage of staff. Qi Ruixiang looked at Song Yuanzhe's back, feeling a surge of guilt. He hadn't expected to let down his guard at this moment, causing such trouble for both the Gu and Yang families.
The clock on the wall ticked again. This time, Qi Ruixiang's eyes no longer had the anxiety and despair they had before, only determination and calmness...
As Song Yuanzhe drove to New World, the car radio was still broadcasting the "latest developments in the Gu family's commercial espionage case." The reporter mentioned the "conflict of interests between the Yang and Gu families" in a speculative tone. Even Yang Bin's emergency move to take his daughter to the hospital late at night was misinterpreted as "an attempt to cover up the truth."
Song Yuanzhe turned off the radio in annoyance, tapping his fingertips lightly on the steering wheel - the direction of public opinion has been completely distorted. The people behind the scenes not only want to destroy the Gu family in reality, but also want to make sure that they will never recover in terms of reputation.
The revolving door of the group's headquarters slowly opened. As Song Yuanzhe entered the lobby, he saw Su Xingya's secretary approaching him anxiously. "Lawyer Song, you're finally here! President Su is waiting for you in the conference room. Several directors have been clamoring all morning, threatening to remove President Su from his temporary decision-making authority."
"Got it." Song Yuanzhe nodded, continuing his pace towards the elevator. The employees in the corridors all walked quickly, their heads bowed. The usually bustling office area was now hushed, with only the clacking of keyboards as the only sound. Anxiety etched itself on everyone's face, and the air was filled with a sense of impending collapse.
When the conference room door opened, the sound of an argument instantly washed over them. Several gray-haired directors were arguing around a long table. Su Xingya sat at the head table, her face pale but her back straight. The coffee in front of her had long since gone cold, and documents were scattered on the floor. It was obvious that she had been dealing with this for a long time.
"Lawyer Song's arrival is just in time!" A director named Wang spoke first, his tone filled with dissatisfaction. "Look, the Gu family is in such a mess now, and President Su still insists on protecting the suspect Qi Ruixiang and even letting him participate in the investigation. Isn't this just pushing the company into trouble?"