jdhmnovel Chapter 138: Refusing to admit it
Chapter 138: Refusing to admit it
The police officer said, "Yes, the suspects who committed the crime have been apprehended."
In the Chu family's living room, the elders of the Chu family sat together, while Chu Shaoting sat in a corner of the sofa, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
When the police saw that Old Master Chu and everyone else present, each of them had a status that put them at a disadvantage, they realized that they had all come here under pressure.
"We are here today regarding the arson case at Comrade Mu Xiaowan's general store. After a thorough investigation, we have obtained conclusive evidence that Chu Shaoting paid people to set off fireworks and firecrackers in front of Comrade Mu Xiaowan's store in an attempt to burn it down."
After hearing Mu Xiaowan's words and seeing the two police officers looking at Chu Shaoting, Old Master Chu already had a general idea in his mind. However, hearing the police officers say it with his own ears still made his hand tremble involuntarily, and he almost dropped the teacup.
Chu Huaimin's eyes widened in anger as he roared, "This is absolutely impossible! We watched Shaoting grow up, how could she do such a heinous thing!"
Grandma Chu was also shocked. She held Chu Shaoting's hand tightly, as if trying to give her strength, or as if seeking a negative answer. This was her precious granddaughter.
"Shaoting, tell Grandma that this is not true, they must have made a mistake."
Chu Shaoting's face turned deathly pale instantly, her hands clenching involuntarily until her fingertips turned white. But after a brief moment of panic, she quickly regained her composure, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes. "Officers, you must have made a mistake. How could I do such a thing? I have no grudge against Mu Xiaowan, why would I burn down her shop?"
The police officer stepped forward, looking sharply at Chu Shaoting: "Chu Shaoting, we will not wrong any innocent person, but we will never let any criminal go unpunished. We have obtained crucial evidence, and now we are here to take you back to give your statement."
Chu Shaoting's heart tightened, but she still pretended to be calm and said with a cold smile, "Key evidence? Maybe someone is deliberately framing me and fabricating this to slander me."
Chu Shaoting carefully reviewed her thoughts and realized she hadn't done anything that would leave any evidence against her.
Where did they get their evidence?
Are you trying to trick him?
The police officer looked stern, his brows furrowed, trying his best to project an authoritative aura. "We have found the people you hired, and they have confessed to what happened."
An Muxue, standing to the side, clenched her fists tightly, cursing Chu Shaoting inwardly. She must have left some kind of leverage, otherwise why would they dare to come to her door?
Chu Shaoting's heart suddenly raced, and she felt her breathing become difficult. But she was still unwilling to admit defeat, and gritted her teeth, saying, "Nonsense, maybe they are deliberately pinning the blame on me to get themselves out of trouble."
There is no three hundred taels of silver here.
This is clearly sophistry.
This statement alone demonstrates that it is inextricably linked to Chu Shaoting.
Chu Huaimin knew his daughter was willful, but he couldn't figure out her motive for doing this. Seeing her emotionally unstable, Chu Huaimin felt sorry for her. "Shaoting, tell me the truth, what exactly happened?"
"Dad, I didn't do it. Mu Xiaowan is trying to harm me. She doesn't like me and did it on purpose."
Chu Shaoting thought that as long as she insisted that she didn't do it, no one could do anything to her.
When the police left, Ye Jincheng gave him a strict order to bring the person back, and he could not and dared not disobey the order.
"Chu Shaoting, admitting your mistakes and cooperating with the investigation is your only way out. Resisting will only make your situation more difficult. The law is just; it will not let any criminal go unpunished, nor will it wrong the innocent."
Chu Shaoting's lips trembled. She knew that her carefully woven lie was about to be completely exposed, and what awaited her was the merciless judgment of the law.
The old man glanced at his granddaughter, then at Mu Xiaowan, who had remained silent. He was such a wise man. Now he understood everything.
Chu Shaoting's arrogant attitude needs to be taught a lesson.
He said, “Although we have different professions, we all follow the Party. No matter who breaks the law, they must be responsible for their actions, and no one is allowed to interfere.”
The old man looked at Chu Shaoting and said sternly, "If you didn't do it, what are you afraid of? Just go and explain yourself. If you did do it, don't even think about escaping. The Chu family doesn't want its reputation to be damaged, but it won't protect someone with such a vicious mind. As my granddaughter, she must abide by the law."
Upon hearing this, the police officers felt a deep respect for the old man.
"Dad, she's your own granddaughter. How can you ignore her? This is clearly a frame-up."
Bai Jiao'e panicked. If word got out now, how would Chu Shaoting ever find a husband?
Once you're in the police station, is it possible to get out?
She grabbed Mu Xiaowan's arm.
"Xiao Wan, your second aunt begs you, please let your sister go. She was just confused for a moment."
"Mom, why are you admitting to things I didn't do?"
"Mu Xiaowan, my mother said that to protect me. I didn't do it, and that's all."
Mu Xiaowan snorted coldly, "Still not admitting it?"
The police have come to your door, which means they have evidence, yet you're still stubbornly denying it.
"Second Aunt, I only just found out about this. If it really was Chu Shaoting who did it, I want to know why. This shop is my life. If someone wants my life, I'm not going to just hand it over and let them do whatever they want.
Chu Shaoqing gritted her teeth. "Chu Shaoting, if you really did it, don't even think about me acknowledging you as my sister anymore."
“Who cares if you acknowledge me? You don’t look like my child at all; you’re clearly my aunt’s child.”
"Slap!" Chu Huaimin, unable to bear it any longer, slapped Chu Shaoting across the face.
"How could I have raised a daughter like you?"
Chu Shaoting looked at her father, who had never poked her with a finger, in disbelief.
She then turned her resentful gaze to Mu Xiaowan, thinking it was all because of that bitch.
The police officer also said, "Chu Shaoting, evidence cannot be carried with you. If you are alright, I will naturally release you, but please cooperate with us now."
When Chu Shaoting realized she was about to be taken away, she panicked. Old Madam Chu tried to intervene, but was stopped by Old Master Zhu's gaze.
The second wife's family, except for Chu Shaoting, all hated Mu Xiaowan to death; it must have been her doing.
Chu Shaoting was taken to the police station, where the cold interrogation room was filled with tension and oppression.
Several young police officers sat opposite her, their expressions serious, their hands holding documents detailing the crimes she had committed.
At first, Chu Shaoting still held onto a glimmer of hope, her words evasive, and she tried to argue her way out.
But as the police presented evidence after evidence, her face grew paler and her voice softer. When the irrefutable evidence was laid bare before her, she finally understood that any further denials would be futile.
She never imagined that these people would be so greedy and want to extort money from her. One of them followed her to the gate of the compound, but when she couldn't get in, he waited for her and saw her clearly.
At this moment, she had lost her former arrogance, and was filled only with fear and regret.