He broke his vows for her, and a tycoon descended to earth for love.

Chapter 344 Ending Countdown 13

"Grandpa, I actually think the path I've arranged for you is quite good, isn't it? I specially asked Director Ye to invite you, so you won't have any regrets in your life. You should know what I'm talking about, right?"

Lin Zhenbiao's face had turned very ugly. He felt that he had no initiative at all. Everything was arranged by Jiang Yanhui, and he and Ye Zhenghao were probably just pawns in her whole plan.

He had long known that this child was no ordinary person, but he never imagined that the child he had raised would one day use everything he had given him to turn against him.

Lin Zhenbiao glanced at Ye Zhenghao, then at Jiang Yanhui at the door, and finally chuckled softly. He reached out his hand and said, "I'm willing to cooperate with the police investigation, but whether I end up in jail depends on your abilities."

Even in his most wretched state, this once-powerful figure still sought to preserve his last shred of dignity.

To others, all of this appears as unrepentant, but to Lin Zhenbiao himself, it is a form of "dignity."

Jiang Yan was not surprised at all. Although he had previously held a sliver of hope that he would realize how wrong everything he had done was at this moment, he was still the same and would not admit that he had done wrong!

That's right, that's just Lin Zhenbiao; he never thinks he's done anything wrong...

Jiang Yan glanced back as Ye Zhenghao personally put the handcuffs on Lin Zhenbiao's hands. Naturally, she didn't miss the fleeting strange emotion on Lin Zhenbiao's face. He still had feelings after all; he was a human being, wasn't he?

In fact, he felt that he should have turned around and left at this point, because everything had come to an end, and what followed was naturally Ye Zhenghao's business.

But suddenly he felt a little unwilling.

For so many years, he always thought he was the most clear-headed person, only to find out in the end that he was the most foolish one. Everything was planned by the old man in front of him. He walked step by step, almost losing the most important person to him many times, but even now, he still refuses to say "I'm sorry" to himself. In fact, all his talk about how much he cares about his grandson is just pretense.

Was Jiang Yanhui truly a family member to Lin Zhenbiao, or was she simply a source of pure self-interest?

But Ye Zhenghao was different.

Even at this point, Lin Zhenbiao still refused to reveal his relationship with Ye Zhenghao. Given his personality, he would do this simply because he cared.

The information Nie Junwei provided indicated that Ye Zhenghao's transfer three years ago was due to Lin Zhenbiao's connections. This meant that Nie Junwei had known Ye Zhenghao's identity for a long time. However, he had kept quiet all these years, never acknowledging him, but instead secretly pushing him step by step to a higher position. If it weren't for his own affair with Sisi, which hindered Ye Zhenghao, he would have continued to rise in the future. Of course, Lin Zhenbiao was also the unsung hero behind it all.

It's really laughable that he would feel this way at this moment.

But Jiang Yan felt that she couldn't control her jealousy. Why was it that they were both his closest relatives, and she had been with him for so many years? He could give Ye Zhenghao so much understanding and tolerance, and he could even tolerate being on the opposite side of him. But when it came to her, he made her fall deeper and deeper into his trap.

He can ruthlessly destroy his family, his lover, everything, for his own benefit...

"Director Ye, haven't you thought about what Uncle Ming just said?" Unable to hold back any longer, the words slipped out the moment Ye Zhenghao, Lin Zhenbiao, and Jiang Yanhui brushed past each other. Jiang Yanhui's gaze was calm; all her thoughts seemed to have been banished at that moment. Her heart felt like it had been bitten by a venomous snake, the pain making it hard to breathe. She needed an outlet to feel balanced. "You should think carefully about why you were promoted so quickly, why Uncle Ming said those things. The result might surprise you. Of course, you can also ask this person beside you… oh, my dear grandfather. He's definitely the one who can give you the most accurate answer."

"Right, Grandpa?"

"Shut up!" Lin Zhenbiao roared in anger, but his furious expression concealed a lot of nervousness and unease. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"I'm talking nonsense?" Jiang Yan sneered. "Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you know, I know, heaven knows, earth knows. Only the one person involved, Director Ye, doesn't know. Wouldn't it be better if you told him the most correct answer? Do you really prefer him to find out from someone else? Of course, given our ridiculous relationship, if you find it difficult to speak, I can help you out..."

"Jiang Yan Hui! What are you talking about?" Ye Zheng Hao, who was completely bewildered from beginning to end, frowned and asked, "Is there anything I don't know?"

In fact, he had vaguely sensed that something was amiss. For example, the strange things the minister he met in City B, when he was running around for Siyi's case, said; and the old butler's words when he came in just now, and Lin Zhenbiao...

Could it be that there really is something related to him, but he knows nothing about it...?

Jiang Yanhui still had a casual smile on his face, but his eyes gradually turned cold. He looked at Ye Zhenghao, hummed softly, then suddenly leaned close to him, whispered three words in his ear, and then turned and left.

Ye Zhenghao behind him turned deathly pale instantly. He stood there stiffly, unable to react for a long time.

Standing beside him, Lin Zhenbiao remained silent throughout. The prolonged silence left everyone wondering what had happened. Everyone waited, but no one dared to approach and inquire further. It wasn't until Ye Zhenghao suddenly turned to look at Lin Zhenbiao that Lin Zhenbiao's usually unwavering and indomitable gaze trembled slightly.

In the end, he actually dodged in a panic...

Ye Zhenghao's heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, his blood rushed to his head, and his vision blurred.

He stared intently at Lin Zhenbiao, a blurry yet vivid scene flashing through his mind again and again...

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"...It's simple to determine if the body parts belong to the same person; just compare the broken pieces to see if they match."

"What, you don't dare?"

Xia Ran slammed the documents on the table, looked up, and stared at her apprentice with a cold gaze. A slight smile played on her lips. "Xiao Ji, you've been with me for a few months now, haven't you? With such a lack of courage, how will you become a forensic doctor?"

"No, Master, I..."

"Alright, I've handed this case over to you. You need to know that this is the most basic thing for forensic medicine. If you can't even overcome these, I advise you to change careers now." Xia Ran interrupted his apprentice expressionlessly, his brows furrowed with a cold and impartial expression.

The innocent-looking apprentice, who had been scolded by her, nodded sheepishly, "Yes, I... I will definitely handle the case well."

"Go ahead." Xia Ran reached out and rubbed her temples.

The door had just been closed when her nerves finally relaxed. Two crisp claps broke the rare silence, followed by a deep male voice—a voice Xia Ran recognized.

"Forensic doctor Xia has great courage."

Xia Ran raised an eyebrow slightly and opened her eyes to see a tall figure standing at the door. However, she never expected that this man would appear at her office door.

She quickly regained her composure and calmly asked, "What brings you here, Young Master Yan? Could something have happened to Siyi?"

To be honest, Jiang Yan also admired Xia Ran a little.

It is said that she is the only female forensic doctor in City A. She is a woman who seems gentle, but she is very tough at heart. She doesn't even blink when facing those corpses all day long. You can imagine how tough this woman is!

Taming a woman like that won't be easy. Thinking of Lu Fengcheng, he chuckled to himself. Perhaps the two of them are really similar in essence.

"It's true that something happened to Sisi." Jiang Yan, being frank, knew that Xia Ran was always decisive and efficient. He didn't mince words, and without being invited, sat down on the sofa in Xia Ran's office, giving her a friendly smile. "Will you help or not?"

Xia Ran's lips curled up slightly, and her beautiful eyebrows rose accordingly. "I will definitely help, but Young Master Yan, you don't mind if I say a few more words, do you?"

Jiang Yan shrugged, indicating that she should speak freely.

Xia Ran didn't hold back, "Since Siyi got together with you, nothing good has happened, and a lot of bad things have happened. What's wrong with you? Of course, I'll help my good friend, but aren't you a little out of touch?"

Jiang Yan's expression changed upon hearing her words. Apart from Ye Siyi, Xia Ran was definitely the first woman to be criticized to her face by a woman.

Although Jiang Yanhui wasn't a cold-blooded or ruthless person, he was exceptionally proud at heart. After Xia Ran's words, he felt a bit embarrassed.

However, he had indeed owed Sisi a lot over the years. Now that Xia Ran had said such things, he had to admit it, even if he didn't want to. He took full responsibility for Xia Ran's complaints and even corrected his attitude with extra seriousness, "It was my negligence before. I will work harder to treat her well in the future. So, Dr. Xia, could you do me a favor?"