Chapter 96
Fang Qing’s Side Story – Laugh at Me for Being Sentimental (Part 2)
He had always been crafty, and thus was naturally able to find the culprit much earlier than the criminal investigators assigned to the case. In addition, he was just at this bstrd’s rental apartment and had unexpectedly found a manuscript entitled, “The Years I Spent at Jin Xiaozhe’s Side”, wherein was meticulously recorded some of Jin Xiaozhe’s habits and private matters. Fang Qing was willing to bet that some of the ‘details’ were fabricated. Moreover, the most detailed description was the full record of Jin Xiaozhe’s current situation – being poisoned. It was a lively and vivid account, as if the author had been present. Even though Fang Qing was filled with nothing but contempt and disdain for this joker, he had to admit, if this guy had really released the book, it would most likely have become an instant hit. In this way, this bstrd’s true intentions were also made clear. Killing two birds with one stone – to achieve revenge, and also use Jin Xiaozhe to gain fame – wasn’t that the perfect plan?
Thinking about this, Fang Qing grew even more furious. He sneered and raised his fist. That rascal was a typical case of a crazy idiot who appears strong and arrogant in front of those who are weak, but who dares not make a peep before those stronger than himself. Seeing that Fang Qing’s fist was about to descend, he continued to feign innocence and beg for forgiveness. “It’s really not me who did it! Really not me! Dage, I’m Jin Xiaozhe’s fan, a true fanboy! Really!”
Fang Qing snorted angrily and fiercely punched the guy’s nose. “To hell with you!”
Subsequently, Fang Qing handed the suspect over to the criminal investigators who had rushed to the scene after he had beaten him black and blue. However, the consequence was that Fang Qing was severely censured by the central office, and was ordered not to intervene in this case again without permission. Fortunately, the suspect could not quibble about his arrest as material evidence and human testimony were both in concurrence. Moreover, perhaps he had been scared to death by Fang Qing’s beating, or perhaps the brothers at the central office had dealt with him, but he did not dare to insist on an investigation into Fang Qing’s actions.
Of course, brothers are always brothers. Although they banned Fang Qing from associating himself with this case, when the true facts had been ascertained, they immediately released a statement, succinctly setting out the whole story and confirming that they had apprehended the culprit, thus appeasing the victim and her hordes of fans. After the release of the statement, Jin Xiaozhe’s fans celebrated passionately. One after another, they showed their affection and gratitude to their comrade criminal investigators. Fang Qing, sitting in the backyard of the station, smoked his cigarette, scanned the news reports, and smiled.
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“Jin Xiaozhe, guess what!” her manager said excitedly. “This situation is fast becoming a legend!”
Jin Xiaozhe looked up from her iPad, her face tranquil.