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Chapter 1169 - 1162: Framing and Shift the Blame

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1162: Framing and Shift the Blame

"You still won’t tell the truth, huh? Let me tell you, this is not over. It’s not just you who will be unlucky; we won’t let your family off either. Luo’er is my family, and since you sent men to harm him, it’s only fair that I harm your family." Cheng Ziang said through gritted teeth.

"Sir, sir..." Upon hearing this, Fulanta somehow found the strength to break free from his restraints and then collapsed on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and begging, "Please don’t target my family. Take it out on me if you must, but I beg you to spare them."

"In that case, why could you do such a thing!" Cheng Ziang lost his temper for a moment and kicked him to the ground with his foot.

Just as he was about to continue, Hu Daoke stepped forward to stop him and comforted him, saying, "Old Cheng, Old Cheng, calm down. We came here to investigate, not to cause trouble. If you keep hitting him, you might actually kill him. If it turns out he’s innocent, that wouldn’t be worth it."

"What do you mean he’s innocent? You believe his story too? The assassin has already..." Cheng Ziang was angrily scolding when he suddenly paused instinctively, as if he had thought of something, and the anger welling up inside him began to slowly subside.

"Old Hu," Cheng Ziang put his arm around Hu Daoke’s shoulder, looked back at Fulanta on the ground, and said in a lowered voice, "Is there a possibility that the assassin was lying, deliberately leading us to chase the wrong target?"

"Eh, would he dare to lie when he’s about to die?" Hu Daoke asked with wide eyes.

"You never know. The Instructor said that Fulanta was willing to invest in the construction of Lipei, belonging to the feudal class that could be beneficial to us. He might eventually become part of the bourgeoisie, pushing Lipei’s development. If that’s the case, then he indeed has no reason to target Luo’er. As the saying goes, one only fights when there’s no other choice, and he’s already found a way out. Why would he still confront Luo’er, trying to revert to the landlord era? The chances of that are low; it’s not something he’s capable of doing," Cheng Ziang said with a furrowed brow.

"Oh, I see. So did we really get it wrong? Then why would the attacker lie? Even at the brink of death, isn’t there a saying that a dying person’s words are good?" Hu Daoke asked, puzzled.

"It might be for... for his family..." Cheng Ziang glanced back at Fulanta again, reminded of their conversation just now.

"For his family?" Hu Daoke asked, blinking.

"Here’s a scenario for you: I tell you to assassinate Luo’er. You’re certain to die if you go deep into enemy territory to kill someone, but I promise to take care of the Olavia Sisters in exchange. If you get caught, you must confess that Moumou instructed you," Cheng Ziang analyzed with a creased forehead.

"Sheesh, that’s complicated. Let me sort this out," Hu Daoke said, somewhat confused.

"No need to sort anything out. Just tell me, would you be willing?" Cheng Ziang asked, waving his hand.

"Definitely not," Hu Daoke replied without hesitation.

"Why?" Cheng Ziang asked after a pause.

"Why would I want to hurt the boss? There’s no reason," Hu Daoke shrugged, stating the obvious.

"I mean ’if.’ You blockhead," Cheng Ziang was exasperated by his answer and sighed before saying, "Then let’s change the target; it’s not Luo’er."

"Then I would do it. After all, someone would take care of the Olavia Sisters," Hu Daoke nodded and said.

"That’s right!" Cheng Ziang nodded affirmatively and then turned to look at Fulanta.

At this moment, Fulanta was slowly getting up from the ground, looking at the two men with fearful unease. Cheng Ziang walked over to him, grabbed his trembling arms, helped him to sit on a chair, and then comforted him with narrowed eyes, "I’m very sorry, it seems we have misunderstood you."

"No, no trouble at all. As long as you are willing, sir, whatever you say goes," Fulanta stammered.

"Fulanta, I apologize for my rash behavior just now. I am very sorry," Cheng Ziang said, patting the dust off his clothes.

"No, no, sir, you’re not wrong. It’s my fault," Fulanta repeatedly waved his hands.

"Fulanta," Cheng Ziang paused before asking, "Do you know why you faced such a calamity today?"

"I don’t know, please enlighten me," Fulanta quickly shook his head.

"Because the person who attacked Luo’er has named you, he told us that you were the one who sent him to assassinate Luo’er," Cheng Ziang said.

"This must be a frame-up," Fulanta exclaimed, "I wholeheartedly support the regional government’s policy and have no intention of opposing the government. I am innocent."

"I know, I know," Cheng Ziang said, comforting him, "Now, tell me, among the noble slave owners you know, is there anyone with whom you have a dispute?"

"Anyone I have a dispute with?" Fulanta frowned, sinking into thought.

"Listen carefully, this is your only chance to clear your name. If we can’t catch the real mastermind, then you’ll have to take the fall for him. Do you understand?" Cheng Ziang threatened.

"Okay, okay, I’ll think, I’ll think!" Fulanta nodded hastily and then bowed his head in deep thought.

As time ticked by, Cheng Ziang, arms crossed and looking down from above, watched patiently for Fulanta’s reply.

Suddenly, Fulanta seemed to think of something and shouted excitedly, "Saiye Moray, it must be him, that beast, that treacherous snake, that filthy cur!"

"Calm down, calm down, who is Saiye Moray?" Cheng Ziang asked, gesturing.

"Saiye Moray, he, he is also a noble within Lipei territory. Although he has his own farm estate, he primarily deals in human trafficking. It has to be him, it has to be him," Fulanta said, gasping for breath, "the government’s policies have made it impossible for him to trade in slaves, so it must be him who sent the assassin to kill Luo’er while framing me."

"Do you know where this Saiye Moray is?" Cheng Ziang pressed.

"He has left Lipei and fled outside," Fulanta paused, seemingly recalling something, then leaned in closer and whispered, "However, sir, I’ve heard that he has been recently recruiting mercenaries to make his way back. Just the day before yesterday and yesterday, there were villages within Lipei that were attacked, and I suspect it was his doing."

"Are you sure?" Cheng Ziang paused, asking with a solemn expression.

"I am certain!" Fulanta declared firmly.

"If that’s the case, then the village attacks and Luo’er’s assassination are linked, and these people aim to force the Lipei regional government to compromise with these acts of terror," Cheng Ziang nodded and then paced back.

"What’s the plan, should we report back first?" Hu Daoke leaned in to ask.

"No, I have an idea, I’m just not sure if we should go through with it," Cheng Ziang said, frowning and appearing troubled.

"What idea?" Hu Daoke asked.

"Infernal Affairs," Cheng Ziang said, stroking his palm and looking back at Fulanta before speaking, "I want to send this guy to infiltrate their group, to get hold of their whereabouts and criminal information, so when the time comes, we can arrest them all at once."

"Then just arrange it, why the hesitation?" Hu Daoke said matter-of-factly.

"But we can’t guarantee this person’s integrity. If he colludes with them and sets a trap, won’t we suffer heavy losses?" Cheng Ziang said hesitantly.

"Old Cheng, everything has risks, it’s all about whether you dare to take them," Hu Daoke said, "The biggest difference between you and the boss is that the boss takes responsibility and dares to make decisions, whereas you do not. You may have good strategies, but you’re afraid to take responsibility. Now is the time to choose whether you take the responsibility to make a decision or go back and consult with headquarters. It all depends on what kind of person you want to be."

"Since when did you become so positive?" Cheng Ziang looked at him, asking in surprise.

"Cut it out, following the right people, one can develop the right values. You thought like you did, acting so crudely without responsibility," Hu Daoke replied, rolling his eyes.

Pausing, he suddenly thought of something and glanced at Fulanta, suggesting slyly, "It’s easy to make him comply. He cares so much about his family. If you bring his entire family to Lipei, he won’t dare refuse."

"You little...," Cheng Ziang pointed at him and said with a shake of his head and a bitter smile, "I just said you had the right values, and now you come up with a rotten idea..."

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