Chapter 20

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This was nothing. The most important thing was that Fang Yan had already identified Meng Qian as the chief culprit behind Jiang He’s murder. In addition to Fang Yan’s confession, the police had also obtained definite evidence proving that Meng Qian was the culprit, and the prosecution team would soon prosecute Meng Qian.

The original accusation of money laundering against Meng Qian had already reached a dead end. The amount was huge, and the imprisonment wouldn’t be less than ten years. But as soon as the truth of the homicide came out, there was almost no suspense about Meng Qian’s death sentence.

This time, the pan was completely fried, and the entire Yue City was boiling. The people who ate melons said that they did not misread Meng Qian, and that he had done such big things.

The case was dug and became bigger. Although things were going in a clear direction, it made people feel more and more confused.

Jiang He was Jiang Yang’s cousin, and Jiang Yang had always treated his cousin well. Why did Meng Qian kill Jiang He? Meng Qian was a painter. He even talked and laughed with Jiang He at the engagement banquet more than a month ago. How could he kill people in the blink of an eye? Did this have anything to do with Jiang Yang?

Soon public opinion once again pushed Jiang Yang to the cusp of the storm, and linked the mayor’s bribery to the Jiang Group. Some people even speculated that the entire Jiang Group might be related to Fang Yan’s money laundering case.

Jiang Yang had never had a quiet day since the night of the engagement banquet. In the short period of one and a half months, there had been many twists and turns. In his early thirties, he was already in a state of languishment/despair. He argued with the people in his office and those working under him every day. Due to Jiang’s involvement in such a scandal, the damage to the stock market was inevitable, not to mention that Secretary Li was constraining him. He had no ability to control the various reports from the news media, and he could only let things develop. Jiangs had once again fallen into a shaky state, they were in a crisis.

He knew that all of this was Yan Su’s planning and Yan Su’s revenge. He(Yan Su) had stared at him(Jiang Yang) since the beginning of his return to the country. Jiang Yang had thought that Yan Su would retreat after he(Jiang Yang) got Huo Qing’s support. But, he realized that he was too careless. After all, he had eased his vigilance against Yan Su and let him take advantage of it.

But how could Jiang Yang know in advance that Yan Su could use secretary Li as his henchman, and through Meng Qian, drag him and the entire Jiang family underwater?!

Seven days later, Jiang Yang saw Meng Qian who had lost weight in the detention center. His pale complexion was piercing and he was brought to the meeting room in a prison uniform. His eyes were surprisingly large against his thin cheeks. His tears fell without his control.

“Jiang Yang……” Meng Qian looked like a little deer trapped in a hunter’s cage, looking at his fiance with fear and hope. He looked very pitiful.

In the past, Jiang Yang was willing to accept Meng Qian’s coquettishness. While painting, if Meng Qian slept a little late, Jiang Yang would feel distressed, but now seeing Meng Qian’s tortured appearance, he heart was full of hatred!

If Meng Qian didn’t help Fang Yan launder money and didn’t kill Jiang He through Fang Yan, why would Jiangs be involved in this thing?!

“Fang Yan and the man who killed Jiang He, both confessed that you were the man behind the scenes. I have invited the best lawyers in the country to fight this lawsuit. Rest assured, I will definitely not let you be sentenced to death.” Jiang Yang sat opposite Meng Qian and said calmly, “The lawyers will try their best to fight to reduce your time in prison. After all, he was not killed by your own hands. If the situation is optimistic, the commutation will be reduced to more than ten years.”

{T/N: the action or process of commuting a judicial sentence.}

Meng Qian’s expression suddenly turned from grievance to consternation. He looked at Jiang Yang in disbelief: “What do you mean?”

Jiang Yang added affectionately: “I will wait for you.”

Meng Qian stiffened before sneering with tears of despair, “Jiang Yang, why would I kill Jiang He, do you not remember? Without you doing those nasty things, why would I need to kill Jiang He? I wanted to protect you! I’m here today to protect your reputation! That’s why you are sitting here, unscathed. Do you want to put everything on my head now? Is your conscience eaten by dogs?!”

Jiang Yang’s eyes were indifferent as he said calmly: “Your property has been confiscated. Your grandfather is still in the intensive care unit, and the expenses will be around 40,000 a day. You don’t want me to cut off your grandfather’s medical treatment. Fei, just shut your mouth tightly. Do you understand what I mean?”

{T/N: Fei – The most appropriate meaning is either to reproach or blame or to insist on.}

Meng Qian burst into tears and trembled. He looked at Jiang Yang and gritted his teeth, unable to believe that this was the lover who said he would love him forever.

After Jiang Yang stated the purpose of his trip, he stood up and buttoned up his suit. He looked down at Meng Qian condescendingly and said coldly: “Serve your sentence with peace of mind. I said that I will wait for you, and I will never go back on my words. When you come out, the Jiang family will still have your seat.”

After finishing buttoning up his cuffs, he left the prisoners’ meeting room ruthlessly.

Meng Qian’s eyes were red, and he was clearly tearful, but one couldn’t see the slightest sadness in his eyes. They were full of hatred.

“Only an idiot will believe your gibberish again. You framed me, don’t think about saving yourself! Let’s die together!” Meng Qian stared at the direction of Jiang Yang’s disappearance without blinking, gritted his teeth and muttered.

For more than half a month, the public maintained an unprecedented enthusiasm for this case. With jaw-dropping explosions almost each day, the popularity of this case had been persistent for a long time. First, the major portal websites across the country set up special topics to continue the broadcast, and then the national channels also participated in interviewing the person at the center of this case.

It was just that when the reporter went to the detention center to interview Meng Qian, he was rejected by Meng Qian, who was firm in his attitude. The reporter retreated and found Jiang Yang. This was the most influential national channel. Jiang Yang suffered from being discredited by major media during this period of time and had nowhere to redress, so he gladly accepted the interview.

In front of the camera, Jiang Yang showed shock and regret for what his fiancé Meng Qian had done, and made excuses for him. Meng Qian killed Jiang He on impulse only because he brought Yan Yu in and messed up their engagement banquet. Jiang Yang admitted that it was unforgivable. He also said frankly that he still loved Meng Qian deeply, and he would wait for him while Meng Qian served his sentence.

Jiang Yang did not excuse Meng Qian, and in addition to sincerely apologizing for Meng Qian in public, he also showed his affection. Some voices really jumped out and complained for Jiang Yang, claiming that everything was what Meng Qian had done and Jiang Yang was just entangled.

After the interview was broadcasted, Jiang Yang got the effect he wanted to achieve. More and more people complained for him. After all, handsome, rich and affectionate men are always easy to forgive, and Jiang Yang did not do anything. Why should Jiang Yang bear infamy?

It is said that the masses have a bad memory and it’s true. After all, Jiang Yang just sighed in front of the camera and people forgot about his deception in marriage.

I apologize for the delay in updating. I was supposed to update yesterday but got stuck somewhere, so sorry. 😉 The next chapter will be uploaded within a week.

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