After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 280: Trapping Leng Qianchen by Acting

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Trapping Leng Qianchen by Acting

Leng Qianchen disappeared near the manor, and the person who caused him such harm couldn’t find him, which inevitably led them to think of Grape Manor.

If they were to investigate...

Quan Jinbei was aware of her concerns, but he didn’t share them.

"The security level of Quan Family’s manor is very high; ordinary people can’t break in," he said.

"Even if someone did force their way in, there’s no guarantee they could get out."

"Really?" Shi Yaoguang was somewhat surprised; she hadn’t noticed that the unremarkable Grape Manor actually hid such devious traps.

Quan Jinbei explained, "The Quan Family’s business spans all directions, and every manor, besides its apparent purposes, could possibly be converted into an experimental laboratory."

"Even if there wasn’t such an intention initially, there would eventually come a day when it would be needed. The design of the manor takes this into account, as a precaution."

Shi Yaoguang nodded, "I understand now."

As they were talking, they had already brought Leng Qianchen into the manor.

Inside, the butler, staff, and family doctor were all present; even without the master residing in the manor, they were always on call, 24 hours a day.

For a problem like this, they could easily handle it.

...

The family doctor carefully examined the injuries on Leng Qianchen and found them to be a series of sharp and intersecting wounds.

Such injuries are generally caused by hidden weapons.

"With injuries like these, he likely broke into some dangerous area..." said the family doctor, sharing his findings.

Shi Yaoguang listened, her expression pensive.

"Could it be that to investigate his heritage, he broke into the Leng Family’s hidden chamber?"

Seeing her stroking her chin in thought, Quan Jinbei couldn’t help but be curious, "How do you know that the Leng Family’s hidden chamber is dangerous?"

Without hesitation, Shi Yaoguang replied, "Simple deduction."

"Hmm?"

Shi Yaoguang elaborated, "Generally speaking, a family legacy that has persisted for many years would, after certain deeds are done, inevitably use some method to record everything, whether good or bad."

"What Leng Qian did in the past would also be recorded... Such items, if they exist, would surely be placed in a hidden chamber, waiting for the next person in power to reveal them to the world..."

"For Leng Qianchen to break in on his own, he was bound to suffer for it."

Quan Jinbei saw how calm she was in her explanation, and without any sign of pity for him, he felt quite amused.

"Since Leng Qianchen thought of breaking into the hidden chamber, he must have believed the information you previously revealed. Escaping from the hidden chamber in such a state, he must have seen what he wanted to see. Now, it’s up to you how you’re going to sway him."

Shi Yaoguang glared at him, "How can you call that swaying?"

"I’m giving him a legitimate reason to abandon his dark past."

As she said this, she revealed a smile akin to a saint, "I’m also doing this to save him from his suffering."

"I’m almost moved by my own kindness; I hope Leng Qianchen feels the same."

Watching Shi Yaoguang being self-congratulatory, Quan Jinbei was somewhat helpless, "Are you sure he’ll be moved?"

"If he’s not moved, that only means he is heartless. How good am I to him? And he would dare not to be moved!"

Quan Jinbei gave her a look that said ’interpret it as you will’.

Suddenly, Shi Yaoguang spoke in a melancholic tone, "Actually, when you think about it, I feel there’s some problem."

"What’s the problem?"

"Isn’t what I’m doing a bit cruel?"

"Where’s the cruelty?"

"If he knew nothing and was willing to give his life for Leng Qian, maybe he wouldn’t be in so much pain now. But now that I’ve ripped off that fig leaf, doesn’t he know everything?"

Shi Yaoguang spoke seriously, "Maybe in his heart, being kept in the dark, not knowing the painful truth, would be happier than now?"

This topic, Shi Yaoguang had discussed it before at the Quan Mansion with Quan Jinbei.

Back then, Shi Yaoguang’s attitude was different.

There must be a reason for her abnormal behavior as she spoke these words beside Leng Qianchen’s bed, clearly with another intent in mind.

Quan Jinbei’s mind whirred, and he understood her meaning.

It seems Leng Qianchen had already woken up, only he was still pretending to be asleep.

"I’m not clear about the affairs of the Leng Family, but one thing I’m sure of," Quan Jinbei said, naturally playing along with her plan.

"Given the choice between living in ignorance, being kept in the dark, and enjoying a false sense of happiness, Leng Qianchen would definitely choose to face the truth."

"Even if the truth is unbearably cruel, he wouldn’t choose comfort."

Listening, Shi Yaoguang seemed somewhat shaken, "Really? But that’s just your perspective, it doesn’t mean he thinks the same."

"I’m really worried. What if he misunderstands me?"

Sighing deeply, Shi Yaoguang said, "I don’t know how to act to help him..."

"You don’t have to do anything." Quan Jinbei looked at her, his eyes filled with encouragement.

Shi Yaoguang was still hesitant, "But..."

Quan Jinbei said, "No buts. Since you know what happened with the Leng Family and even managed to find the documents Leng Qian destroyed, it means you have the capability."

"If you have the capability to help Leng Qianchen get his revenge, why not lend him a hand?"

Still conflicted, Shi Yaoguang said, "I still feel this might hurt him..."

Quan Jinbei, as if he had run out of patience, said with a heavier tone, "Clear your mind. Whether you wanted to tell him or not, you’ve already told him."

"As long as Leng Qianchen has pride, he won’t continue to acknowledge a thief as his father."

Speaking, he softened his voice, "Moreover, when we saved him today, he was covered in injuries. Does he look like someone willing to keep slaving away for the Leng Family? If that’s how he really thought, he wouldn’t be worth our effort."

After much persuasion by Quan Jinbei, Shi Yaoguang finally seemed to have come to an understanding and said to Quan Jinbei, "I understand. Since things have come to this point, anything I say is useless. I... will help him."

Quan Jinbei heaved a sigh of relief, "It’s good that you’ve thought it through."

Shi Yaoguang nodded lightly and gave a small "Mhm."

Yet, as she looked at Leng Qianchen, her gaze still held a trace of concern, "I’m willing to help him, but... will he be willing to accept my help?"

Quan Jinbei, too, was momentarily taken aback by the question; after a while, he proposed, "How about, after his injuries heal, we send him away?"

Shi Yaoguang grew anxious, "Then what do we do?"

Quan Jinbei urged her to be patient, "Don’t worry just yet. Since you’re helping him without asking for anything, it doesn’t matter whether or not you tell him it was you who helped."

"In that case, we might as well pretend we know nothing."

Shi Yaoguang understood, "You mean, we act as if we’re unaware, letting him think a mysterious person helped him out?"

Quan Jinbei approved, "Exactly."

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