Chapter 205 It's getting too much... The Police Flower and the Fallen Brother
"How could Ping'an commit murder and flee to escape punishment?"
Xu Ruoshui came to the reception room with a worried look, wanting to know the details. Her heart was heavy, like a stone sinking in a deep well.
Although Xu Ping'an is not her biological younger brother now—a fact that had shaken her world—she still has feelings for him after twenty years of shared meals, shared laughter, and shared growth. Blood or not, memory is a powerful bond.
The last time she said she didn't care about Xu Ping'an in the restaurant, leaving him behind, it was just an angry remark born of humiliation. The kind and gentle Ruoshui still cared deeply. It's just that she was too disappointed with Xu Ping'an's rude behavior towards Shen Anyu, the man she was falling for. The balance in her heart had tilted towards Shen Anyu, but it hadn't completely tipped over the cliff... until now.
But now, Xu Ruoshui couldn't imagine how Xu Ping'an—the boy who used to cry over a scraped knee—could have killed someone in cold blood and fled to escape punishment?
She walked into the reception room, her eyes red-rimmed.
When she raised her eyes and looked at the female police officer in front of her, Xu Ruoshui's beautiful eyes lit up despite her grief. She praised in her heart, what a beautiful and heroic female police officer.
I saw the female police officer in front of me with short, sharp hair that framed a face both heroic and valiant. Her skin was like honey, glowing with health. Her whole body was strong and powerful, obviously she often exercises, full of vitality and a wild, untamed energy.
Especially a pair of long legs, encased in the police uniform trousers, which were tight and slender, round and powerful. They seemed to be able to crush steel—or a man's waist.
Xu Ruoshui is weak physically, a CEO who spends her days in offices, and has no strength to restrain a chicken. She is very envious of such athletic women who radiate power.
… …
The female police officer, Lu Yan, raised her eyes to look at Xu Ruoshui in front of her. She looked her up and down with a professional yet appreciative gaze.
Her eyes were also amazed.
I had heard that Xu Ruoshui, the beautiful president of [Xu Shi Garden Landscape Co., Ltd], amazed everyone in the business world of Magic City (Modu). She was called the "Twin Pride" alongside [Magic City Renxin Hall Pharmaceutical Company's] beautiful president Qin Ningbing, a first-class beauty.
One is gentle and sweet like water; the other is as cold and arrogant as ice.
Now it seems that it really lives up to its reputation.
Even because she knew about Xu Ping'an's murder and fleeing to escape punishment, Xu Ruoshui's eyebrows were furrowed in sorrow, and she looked haggard... she still exuded a gentle and sweet atmosphere. It was a calming aura that made people feel good just by being near her.
Thinking of another beautiful president, Qin Ningbing, Lu Yan's mood became a little complicated. A shadow passed over her eyes.
She had heard about the scandals between Qin Ningbing and that Young Master of the Yanxia Shen Family, Shen Anyu. Rumors said Qin Ningbing was his.
And she herself...
Lu Yan bit her lip subconsciously.
She goes to the [Riverside Luxury Mansion] of that Yanxia Shen Family Young Master every weekend.
Officially, it was to "repay him for the elixir" that helped her breakthrough and to "spar" with him to improve her combat skills.
But in reality...
That Young Master has become more and more excessive recently.
The "sparring" had turned into something else entirely. Wrestling on the mat, sweat mingling, heavy breathing, and positions that had nothing to do with martial arts. He bullied her. He suppressed her. And she... she let him.
Lu Yan pursed her lips, a flash of shyness and heat flashed in her eyes. 'Should I go this weekend? He said he has a new "training regimen" for me...'
She shook her head, clearing the distracting thoughts of Shen Anyu's hands. She was on duty.
"Hello, police officer, what exactly is going on with Xu Ping'an's murder and fleeing to escape punishment? Is it confirmed?"
Listening to the soft, trembling question from the gentle female president opposite, Lu Yan quickly reacted, restrained her thoughts, and adjusted her uniform.
She said seriously, her voice professional:
"President Xu, I'm afraid the situation is grim."
"At noon today, Xu Ping'an was suspected of molesting a female student, Zheng Qingqing, in the girls' dormitory of Modu University. He was caught in the act. He was reprimanded by the director of the Modu University's Academic Affairs Office and ordered to call his parents and drop out of school immediately."
"Later, according to multiple eyewitnesses, Xu Ping'an harbored resentment. He followed Zheng Qingqing to a secluded area of the campus to take revenge."
"He... he killed her. Stabbed through the heart. And then he knocked down everyone who tried to stop him and ran away. He is currently missing."
"… …"
Listening to the female police officer Lu Yan's narration, Xu Ruoshui's delicate and beautiful jade face changed constantly. Shock, denial, horror, and finally... deep, crushing disappointment.
If Xu Ping'an only killed someone unintentionally, perhaps in a fight gone wrong, Xu Ruoshui would feel better. She could forgive an accident. She could hire lawyers.
But now...
Xu Ping'an actually molested a girl? A predator? And then intensified his revenge by stalking her and killing her when she rejected him?
Such behavior is too despicable. Too disgusting. It crossed the bottom line of humanity.
'Is this the boy I raised? A rapist and a murderer?'
[Ding! The destined heroine Xu Ruoshui is extremely disappointed with the Child of Destiny Xu Ping'an, plundering +100,000 destiny value!]
[Ding! The Child of Destiny Xu Ping'an's main emotional line is about to collapse, plundering +400,000 destiny value!]
… …
Lu Yan's eyes were like lightning, observing Xu Ruoshui's micro-expressions.
She saw sadness, genuine heartbreak, and disappointment. There were no signs of deceit, no shifting eyes indicating she was harboring and hiding Xu Ping'an.
Her expression suddenly softened a bit. She realized this woman was also a victim.
She asked gently:
"President Xu, you are Xu Ping'an's sister. We know you care for him. But this is serious."
"If you come into contact with Xu Ping'an... if he calls you or comes to you... please tell him to surrender in time. Tell him to confess leniently. It's his only chance."
"Otherwise, what awaits him is the full force of the law. The Skynet is vast and sparse but not leaking! He cannot hide forever."
"In today's world of surveillance and cameras, he can't escape! We will find him."
Speaking of which, Lu Yan was also puzzled internally.
'How could Xu Ping'an, a mere college student with no anti-reconnaissance training, have been on the run for several hours without being caught?'
With the current police's emphasis on murder cases, as well as the ubiquitous cameras and surveillance in Modu... Xu Ping'an should have been found by now. Yet, the surveillance feeds seemed to... glitch whenever he was near. Or he vanished into thin air.
This is not quite right. It felt like someone was interfering.
(Shen Anyu, sipping wine in his mansion: "What? Thinking about my business? No way, the cheap father always has to protect his unpromising good son Xu Ping'an and wipe his ass… until the despair is ripe.")
Listening to the female police officer Lu Yan's instructions, Xu Ruoshui nodded lightly. She looked defeated.
She said softly:
"Don't worry, Officer Lu. If I meet him... I will persuade him to surrender. I won't let him make more mistakes."
"Okay, then I'll trouble President Xu. If there is news, call this number."
Lu Yan got up, adjusted her belt, and quickly left with her colleagues, walking decisively out of the office.
Xu Ruoshui watched Lu Yan and the others disappear into the elevator. Her beautiful eyes were a little melancholy, staring at the empty doorway.
🎵 "I am like a fish in your lotus pond, just to wait for the bright moonlight with you…" 🎵
As the phone ring of Lotus Pond Moonlight rang—a personalized ringtone—Xu Ruoshui's expression was surprised.
She took out her personal phone from her handbag.
Usually, contacting her business partners and colleagues is done through the public phone in the secretary's hand. There are very few people who know her personal phone number. Only family.
'Could it be Xu Ping'an?'
Her heart raced. 'Then be sure to persuade him to surrender!'
Xu Ruoshui was worried, her finger hovering over the screen.
But when she saw the Caller ID, a gentle smile appeared in her beautiful eyes, replacing the worry instantly.
It was [An'yu].
She answered the phone, her voice softening to a whisper:
"An'yu... I miss you so much. I'm so glad you called."
[Location: Riverside Luxury Mansion - Master Bedroom]
"Dear, I miss you too."
Shen Anyu lay on the king-sized bed, holding the phone to his ear.
The room was dim, the curtains drawn. The air was thick with the scent of musk and expensive perfume.
Shen Anyu said some sweet words to Xu Ruoshui, his voice low and magnetic.
He looked to his side.
Jiang Linlin and Liu Mi—the two campus belles—had fallen asleep beside him. They were curled up like kittens, exhausted.
Jiang Linlin's pure face was flushed, her hair spread out on the pillow. Liu Mi was hugging Shen Anyu's arm even in her sleep, a satisfied smile on her lips.
The sheets were messy, evidence of a fierce "battle."
Shen Anyu's lips curved upwards. He stroked Liu Mi's hair absently.
He said softly into the phone:
"Ruoshui... I also saw the news. That Xu Ping'an killed someone and fled to escape punishment. It's all over the internet."
"Don't worry too much. It's not your fault."
"I know that the last time you said you didn't care about him in the restaurant, it was just an angry remark. You still care about this brother who has been with you for twenty years. You are too kind."
"… …"
Listening to her boyfriend Shen Anyu's comforting words, Xu Ruoshui on the other end of the phone felt a little better. Tears pricked her eyes again.
Xu Ping'an, the younger brother who had been with her for twenty years, is now an evil person who molests girls and stalks and kills for revenge. The betrayal was immense.
Fortunately, her boyfriend Shen Anyu is still there. He is still so considerate, so warm, and so stable. He is her rock.
Otherwise, Xu Ruoshui doesn't know if she can bear it. She felt like she would collapse.
Just at this time, she heard a surprising news from him.
"Also, Ruoshui... I have something else to tell you. A great good news."
"An'yu? What good news is so exaggerated at a time like this?"
Xu Ruoshui's attention was diverted and she became curious.
In her impression, Shen Anyu has always been very stable and calm. It is too exaggerated for him to describe anything as "great good news." It must be significant.
Shen Anyu said with a smile, his voice filled with triumph:
"I found him."
"I found your biological younger brother, Xu He (Xu River)! The true young master of the Shanghai Xu Family!"
It's time to play this trump card!
"What?!"
Xu Ruoshui stood up from her chair, knocking it over.
"An'yu... what you said... is it true?"
Xu Ruoshui clenched the phone tightly, her knuckles white. Her tone was a little hurried, breathless.
"Yes, of course it's true, dear. Would I still lie to you about something this important?"
"I have already had someone bring Xu He to Magic City safely. He is here. He is alive."
"And... you can go see him now. I'll send you the address."
"An'yu... thank you! Thank you so much!"
Xu Ruoshui's beautiful eyes were filled with tears again—but this time, tears of joy.
"I... I don't know what to say..."
She was extremely moved. In her darkest moment, he brought her the greatest light.
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