Chapter 153 - 98: If You’re Serious, You Lose
The rain was light, finely dense as it sprinkled between heaven and earth, like a mist. When the wind passed, it raised a curtain of gauze, carrying with it a refreshing fragrance of grass and trees, every single drop revealing a gentle Jiangnan demeanor.
The drizzle moistened the soil. The mountain path, seemingly flat, was not easy to traverse.
Ran Yan kept her lips pursed, stepping over the low shrubbery with a rapid pace, even Wan Lu and Ge Lan following behind found it somewhat difficult.
As they progressed, except for Wan Lu occasionally giving directions, there was no unnecessary conversation.
It wasn’t until Ran Yan saw the people in official uniforms stationed in the distance that she suddenly realized, her palms were filled with moisture, unaware if it was sweat or rain.
As the guarding government soldiers spotted the three women approaching and were about to scold them, Liu Pinrang emerged from inside, his steps quick, followed by a Government Official running along behind him, holding an umbrella.
Ran Yan gazed at Liu Pinrang in his crimson official uniform, his hair and beard graying, and his appearance soaked by the rain, suddenly reminded of her grandfather. She couldn’t help feeling a bit of sourness and helplessness. Such elders should be sitting at home, enjoying their later years with their grandchildren. She could see that Liu was not the type obsessed with power and status. Why then did he still cling to this overheated position? Was it really because an old horse still aspired to gallop a thousand miles?
"Miss Seventeen, I have been awaiting you for a long time!" Liu’s following remark dispersed all of Ran Yan’s sympathy, "You may proceed with the autopsy, and I’ll shoulder any consequences."
Ran Yan glanced at him coolly, "Last time you also assured me that the autopsy would remain undisclosed, yet before a moment had passed, everyone in Suzhou knew. I never question the character and morality of Inspector Liu, but perhaps you should investigate this person intent on ruining your reputation, hiding ulterior motives."