The Rebirth of the Cultivation Leader Qin Zhao as a Celebrity
Chapter 160 - 157: Does Qin Zhao Want to Kiss Him? So Exciting...

Chapter 160: Chapter 157: Does Qin Zhao Want to Kiss Him? So Exciting...

Qin Zhao was somewhat surprised, "Doesn’t he have an alibi? Why is he the murderer?"

"The Gardener changed his testimony. The Gardener said Shen Xihhe paid him a sum of money to say that. During the time of the victim’s death, the Gardener never saw Shen Xihhe."

"So, you just believed the Gardener?"

"Of course, there’s evidence to prove that Shen Xihhe bribed the Gardener."

"I don’t think Shen Xihhe is the murderer."

On Shen Xihhe’s part, there was no related cause and effect.

Yesterday, Qin Zhao gave an objective response. Although it wasn’t possible to prove that Shen Xihhe wasn’t at the scene, she determined from a mysticism perspective that Shen Xihhe hadn’t killed anyone.

Huo Xun checked the time, "Have you eaten? Let me treat you to dinner, and we can talk more in person."

"Sure, I’ll come to you now."

Qin Zhao was just about to leave the house when she sent Chu Yan a message saying she wouldn’t be coming home for dinner.

It was now about after six in the evening. Huo Xun had been busy until now, not even having lunch.

Qin Zhao arrived at the restaurant where Huo Xun and the forensic scientist were already waiting.

"What would you like to eat? I’ve casually ordered a few signature dishes."

"I’m fine with anything. Continue telling me about Shen Xihhe."

Huo Xun added a few more dishes and then told Qin Zhao, "The Lu Family has a servant who provided a photo of Shen Xihhe bribing the Gardener. After seeing the photo, the Gardener changed his testimony."

He finished speaking, and the forensic scientist brought out the photo.

The photo was taken in a rather secluded place. It was obvious it was at the Lu Family Garden. The Gardener was holding a stack of red banknotes, and Shen Xihhe stood in front of him.

At first glance in the photo, it seemed like Shen Xihhe had given him a sum of money, and then the Gardener was happily counting it.

"What did Shen Xihhe say?"

"He said the Gardener deliberately framed him. On the day we had excluded Shen Xihhe as a suspect and were preparing to let the guests leave, the Gardener suddenly sought out Shen Xihhe, saying he needed help with something.

Shen Xihhe, grateful for his testimony, didn’t think too much about it.

The Gardener brought him to a secluded place and took out the money to give to Shen Xihhe."

"If Shen Xihhe isn’t the murderer and what he said is true, the Gardener probably deliberately lured him there."

"Right, but why would the Gardener do that?"

The three sitting at the table fell into silence, as they all had the answer in their hearts.

After the murder was announced, the incident had a significant impact on the Lu Family and brought many powerful figures to scrutinize Lu Tingming’s private morality.

Lu Tingming was desperately hoping to solve the case and clear his own suspicion.

But with the police achieving nothing and uncertain when they could solve the case, he might be willing to do anything to protect his reputation and status.

Shen Xihhe’s cufflink was found beside the victim, making him an obvious scapegoat.

And since the Gardener was from the Lu Family, if Lu Tingming had instructed him to do this and he had changed his testimony today, it’s likely the Gardener was following Lu Tingming’s orders.

Huo Xun sighed, "The leader pressured me to quickly arrest Shen Xihhe and close the case. Obviously, he doesn’t want to offend Lu Tingming."

Qin Zhao frowned, looking displeased.

Although she didn’t like Shen Xihhe and didn’t have a good impression of him, as someone involved in the case, she still didn’t want such an outcome.

Qin Zhao scoffed, "Lu Tingming can even interfere with this—it’s as if he killed someone himself, he could also frame someone else."

Huo Xun stayed silent for a long time before asking, "Are you certain Shen Xihhe isn’t the murderer?"

"Even if I can’t be certain, you know in your heart that there’s something wrong with this result."

"Yes, I must investigate thoroughly!"

Huo Xun appeared resolute; otherwise, he would not be true to the uniform he wore!

Qin Zhao thought for a moment, "Alright, I’ll sneak into the Lu Family’s house tonight and see if I can find any clues."

Anyway, she had to investigate that Feng Shui Bureau and take the opportunity to help Huo Xun with the case.

Huo Xun disagreed, worrying as he spoke, "The Lu Family has many bodyguards; you shouldn’t take this risk. If you get caught, I can’t protect you."

"They won’t catch me; you know I have many methods you don’t understand."

"Okay, just be careful."

After chatting for a while, the restaurant served their food.

Huo Xun and the forensic doctor, having been hungry all day, devoured their food like ravenous wolves.

Qin Zhao had barely eaten a few bites when she saw a familiar figure at the door.

"Why didn’t you invite me to dinner with my wife?"

Chu Yan sat down next to Qin Zhao, his expression cold as he looked towards Huo Xun.

"Huo Xun, are you trying to steal my wife?"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Huo Xun almost spat out his food, "Who dares to steal your wife! It’s just because your wife is exceptionally capable, and I need her help to solve a case."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly thought and said, "I heard you’ve been quite close with Lu Tingming? I think that guy is no good; why are you helping him run for election?"

Chu Yan moved closer to Qin Zhao, "Zhaozhao, I haven’t had dinner."

Completely ignoring Huo Xun, as if he hadn’t heard his words.

Qin Zhao glanced at him, "Then eat."

"I want to eat yours."

Before Qin Zhao could react, he ate the mouthful of claypot rice from her spoon.

Qin Zhao: "..."

Huo Xun and the forensic doctor: "..."

What sins had they committed, always working overtime without catching the killer? They finally get a hot meal, only to endure this torment!

Qin Zhao barely maintained a smile, "Chu Yan, you can order a bowl for yourself; our family can afford it. Besides, today Huo Xun is treating."

Chu Yan smiled a little, "Alright."

He called the waiter over to order, no longer tormenting Huo Xun and the single forensic doctor.

After dinner, Huo Xun and his team had to return to the police station to continue working.

Qin Zhao thought it inconvenient to take a taxi to the Lu Family, so she said to Chu Yan, "You drive me near the Lu Family, then you can come back; I have something to take care of."

Hearing the words "Lu Family," Chu Yan frowned, "What’s up?"

Qin Zhao explained the matter involving Shen Xihe, and his face immediately darkened.

"You’re not coming home late at night, instead sneaking into someone else’s house to overturn a case for Shen Xihe?"

Chu Yan stepped forward, closing in on Qin Zhao and pinning her against the car door.

He looked down at her from his height, his eyes murky with some dangerous, brewing storm.

"I forbid you to go; let him rot in jail!"

Even if Shen Xihe’s case wasn’t overturned, it would benefit Lu Tingming!

Qin Zhao hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from him, but considering their day at the Lu Family Garden, it was understandable since she had once teased Chu Yan with a love letter.

She pursed her lips, stood on tiptoe, and moved closer to him.

"So, what will it take to let me go?"

The two were inches apart, Chu Yan hesitated for a moment, was Qin Zhao going to kiss him?

Had she finally learned how to appease him?

Chu Yan closed his eyes in relief, until—