klisemfg Chapter 168 Killing Two Eagles with One Arrow
Chapter 168 Killing Two Eagles with One Arrow
She spoke with such conviction, her cheeks flushed slightly, giving her a healthy glow.
Those eyes revealed an absolute determination; once she made a decision, no one could expect her to change it easily.
Jiang Yan's mind wavered slightly. He had almost forgotten that when they first met, he seemed to have been attracted by her aura.
Isn't that the kind of woman she is?
Once they've made up their mind about something, they stick to it no matter what.
She remained huddled inside her turtle shell, refusing to come out no matter what.
But now she's clinging to me and won't let go.
He sighed inwardly, but his expression remained blank.
Siyi didn't pay any attention to him since he didn't say anything.
She's come to see him countless times these past few days and has been met with rejection. She feels like she's as thick-skinned as a city wall in front of him.
But it doesn't matter, her only goal now is to exonerate him.
She didn't plan to think about anything else.
Actually, she wasn't completely oblivious. She was a smart person and could sense something was amiss. Jiang Yan's sudden rejection of her might be because she was worried about her being in danger. She wasn't sure before, but now that she heard about what happened to lawyer Kang, she was more certain.
Thinking about it this way, she felt much better. Whether it was just wishful thinking or she had actually guessed right, she didn't want to dwell on it now. She could endure any amount of grievance and resentment. Once the case was over, she thought she would have plenty of time…
“I don’t care what you think, I’ve said this before, and I don’t mind saying it again.” Siyi looked into his eyes, every word clear and sharp, revealing her stubbornness. “I won’t give up. It would be best if you let me get involved in this matter, but even if you don’t let me, I’ll still get involved!”
Her soft, delicate face now shone with an unwavering light, a light that belonged only to herself, a light that pierced through her eyes and seeped into the depths of her heart...
Jiang Yanhui narrowed her eyes slightly, her heart already in turmoil, but her face remained expressionless.
Siyi took a deep breath. He didn't speak. Fine, she would speak.
“Jiang Yan, you must know that someone is determined to put you in jail. I’ve seen all the files on my brother’s side, and the evidence is very weak. Of course, if people don’t believe you, nothing they say will matter; even the most flimsy evidence can become evidence. But if they believe you, they’ll see at a glance that you’ve been framed. We just need to find one key witness, and then we can win this case.” Si Yi calmed down and slowly analyzed, “I think you probably have someone in mind who framed you, but in court, all we need to do is get you acquitted. As for the rest, once this matter is over, you can handle it in your own way. I believe you won’t do anything excessive, and I don’t want to interfere in other matters. It’s just that many people have disappeared since your incident. I think that person must have arranged it beforehand. Tell me who you suspect, and I’ll find them. When we’re in court, we can win this case in one fell swoop.”
As Jiang Yan listened to her analyze her situation so logically, he suddenly chuckled, abruptly reaching out to pull her into his arms. His long, slender fingers lifted her chin, and with a hint of surprise in her eyes, he asked softly, "You trust me that much?"
Siyi paused for a moment, then nodded vigorously, "Yes, I believe you."
"What if I really did it? I not only killed people, but I also hid drugs, and it's very likely that I was also a drug user. Didn't you ever have any doubts?" His thumb slowly caressed her chin with just the right amount of pressure, so that it wouldn't hurt her. Instead, it felt tingly and numb, which was a very strange sensation.
Siyi felt a chill run down her spine from his actions, and the intimate moments they had shared earlier flashed through her mind. Her face flushed slightly, and she tried to pull away, but he held her tightly, and she couldn't break free. So she simply let him be, suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, and said seriously, "I don't believe you're that kind of person. Is this okay? Jiang Yanhui, although we haven't known each other for long, I know you're not a bad person. So, let me help you, okay?"
He was already losing ground in front of her, and now, hearing her softly say "okay?", Jiang Yan felt that this woman was really good at capturing people's hearts. Otherwise, how could she have captured his heart so tightly?
But now things seem to have changed a bit. He didn't expect that even Kang Zhaoyu would get into trouble. It seems that the people over there are really determined.
This matter has become complicated; it's no longer as simple as whether there's evidence or not. He's now certain that if she gets involved again, she might also get into trouble.
He didn't want to put such a danger on her at all.
"Sisi..."
His tone softened afterward, tinged with helplessness towards her, "Don't think of yourself as the only lawyer in City A. It's not difficult for me to find a lawyer to help me. The most important thing is that what you can think of, others can think of too."
"That's different."
Siyi shook her head, sensing a hint of compromise in Jiang Yanhui's words. At least he wasn't telling her to get lost immediately with a dark expression; instead, he was holding her, and his voice had softened considerably. She secretly felt a sense of optimism; with a little more effort, things shouldn't be too difficult. "Jiang Yanhui, I'm worried that I'll end up like that Kang Zhaoyu, being harmed by those who try to frame you, right? If that's the case, don't worry, they definitely won't do anything reckless."
The woman spoke with such conviction, as if she had everything under control. Jiang Yan knew she had always been a very opinionated woman; he had personally witnessed her prowess in court, her earnest and determined demeanor radiating a captivating brilliance.
He thought that perhaps it was this radiance that drew him so deeply, making him want to get closer to her, unable to extricate himself.
"Are you so sure?"
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Yan realized that she was also at a loss today, and if she wasn't allowed to finish speaking, she probably wouldn't give up.
He slowly released her, turned around and sat down on the sofa. He habitually took a cigarette from the coffee table beside him, lit it, and put it in his mouth.
He slowly inhaled his cigarette, his squinting eyes, stung by the smoke, as he looked up at Siyi standing opposite him. He gestured for her to continue, "I can give you ten minutes. If you really want to be my defense lawyer, you need to give me a reason that I can be convinced you can definitely win."
Siyi watched him lean lazily against the sofa, a cigarette between his fingers, his eyes half-closed, seemingly enjoying the lingering taste of the smoke in his mouth. She felt a pang of unease.
She's noticed lately that Jiang Yanhui is smoking more and more frequently.
She wasn't sure if she was overthinking it, but she always felt that the cigarettes he smoked seemed a little different from those on the market.
However, these were all just her guesses, and besides, this wasn't the time to think about such things.
She steadied herself and explained the plan she had already devised.
“I don’t want to hide anything from you. I know my older brother is targeting you, but it’s not entirely his fault. After what happened in our family, and given your questionable character, he’s convinced you’re the one who did it. He doesn’t want to waste any more time helping you. But if I step in, it’ll be different. I believe the people targeting you have also calculated this, knowing you’re a thorn in the police’s side and won’t say anything for you, especially given my brother’s awkward position. But if I help you, my brother definitely won’t stand idly by anymore. I guarantee he’ll have someone follow me, and I’ll persuade him to help me find the strongest evidence to prove you’re truly innocent.”
Of course, she also had her own selfish motives.
After her argument with Ye Zhenghao in the study yesterday, she felt genuinely disappointed.
But then she thought about it again and realized she could understand her brother's thoughts. If it weren't for Jiang Yan Hui, she thought she would hate the Jiang family to death and wish they would all disappear from the world.
Then perhaps Mom will return to them...
However, the way the older brother did it was really unprofessional.
She knew that the more she said, the more resistant her older brother would become, which would backfire. It was better to cut the Gordian knot and make a decisive move to put him in a life-or-death situation.
She refused to believe that if even lawyer Kang Zhaoyu had run into trouble, her older brother would remain indifferent.
This is clearly a perfect storm of favorable timing, location, and people!
She took on Jiang Yanhui's case at this time. Even if her brother was unwilling, he would definitely find someone to follow and protect her. So she could personally prove to her brother that Jiang Yanhui was framed, and she could also take the opportunity to pull her brother back from the wrong path.
He is a righteous man, and he has been proud to be a policeman since he was a child.
His outstanding performance in the police force over the past few years has given him a bright future.
He may have made this decision in a moment of impulse, but there's no guarantee he won't regret it in the future, and there's no guarantee that no one will bring it up later.
Siyi's idea of killing two birds with one stone is indeed perfect.
She finished speaking in one breath and waited for the man on the sofa to respond, but after a long while, he seemed indifferent and just casually smoked his cigarette.
Jiang Yanhui kept her unfathomable peach blossom eyes narrowed from beginning to end.
His thick, sword-like eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and it was unclear what he was thinking.