AWB Chapter 272 With him here, there is nothing to fear.
Chapter 272 With him here, there is nothing to fear.
Seeing her so determined, my misunderstanding deepened.
“Aunt Lin, you are running away from this. If you do this, the victims will never get justice.”
"I'm sorry, child, I can't say. Please don't ask anymore, just consider me a bad person."
Lin Shu's voice trembled slightly, as if she had used all her strength to say those words.
A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, as if she were trying to suppress the pain and struggle in her heart.
After she finished speaking, her body trembled slightly, and she slowly turned around.
In that instant, I saw her back seem to hunch even more, as if she were carrying too many heavy secrets.
Her steps were unsteady, her once steady strides now disordered and weak, each step feeling like walking on cotton.
Her hands clenched slightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, as if she were encouraging herself, or as if she were resisting something.
She walked step by step toward the exit of the dock, her trench coat fluttering in the wind, making a "whooshing" sound, as if it were a sob in her heart.
I stood there, watching her receding figure, my heart filled with doubt and anger surging like a tide.
I don't understand why she's so stubborn, why she'd rather let me misunderstand than tell me the truth.
Is she really, as she claims, a completely bad person?
The wind grew stronger, and the waves crashed against the stone foundation of the dock, making a "bang, bang" sound, as if it were the questions in my heart.
I stared in the direction she disappeared, remaining motionless for a long time.
"How did it go? Did she say anything?" Jiang Yichen's voice came from behind me.
"No, they didn't say anything. But the most important thing now is to find out the truth as soon as possible."
The next day, Jiang Yichen and I prepared to go to the city archives to find out the secret behind Lin Shu.
On the way there, the atmosphere inside the car became serious.
I sat comfortably in the passenger seat, turned slightly to the side, and flipped through the files on the Jin family's crimes from some time ago.
Jiang Yichen focused intently on driving the vehicle, his hands firmly gripping the steering wheel, his knuckles distinct, exuding a calm and powerful presence.
The atmosphere inside the car was quiet and focused, with only my unhurried narration flowing through the air.
"Based on the clues we have so far, the collusion between the Jin family and Lin Shu can be traced back to twenty years ago."
I spoke calmly, my eyes gleaming with wisdom, “They cleverly used shipping contracts to conceal the ugly path of counterfeit drug distribution. And that venomous woman, Lin Shu, took advantage of Grandma’s trust in her to easily obtain those crucial contracts.”
Jiang Yichen nodded slightly. His profile was sharply defined in the sunlight, his thin lips slightly parted beneath his high, straight nose. He continued, "That's true. Li Yunma's testimony further confirms this. She said, trembling, that the Jin family, those ruthless scoundrels, actually used her child to blackmail her into coercing her to cooperate. Such despicable methods are simply outrageous. We must race against time to find irrefutable evidence and bring them to the trial they deserve."
My gaze was firm as I continued, “That’s exactly right. That’s why we’re going to the archives this time to focus on checking shipping records and contract filings from twenty years ago. Once we find evidence that the Jin family is directly connected to Lin Shu, we can completely expose their hypocritical mask.”
Jiang Yichen focused intently on steering the wheel while listening attentively to my words.
His gaze would occasionally pass through the rearview mirror, meeting mine with a subtle concern and tenderness.
Hearing my insightful analysis, he nodded slightly again, his voice deep and magnetic, carrying an undeniable certainty: "Your thinking is always so clear. The archives are indeed the key. However, the Jin family and Lin Shu are cunning and calculating, and they will not sit idly by and wait for their doom. You must be extremely careful when you go there."
I smiled slightly, revealing a reassuring smile, and said in a soft but firm tone, "I know, you're here with me."
He freed one hand and gently patted my head, the gesture natural and affectionate, as if it were the most ordinary habit. "Yes, I'm here. I'll take care of everything."
In that instant, my heart was filled with warmth, knowing that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would stand firmly by my side, protecting me completely.
He smiled, his eyes gentle yet firm.
After a brief silence in the car, Jiang Yichen suddenly spoke up: "By the way, is there any news from Xu Sisi?"
I nodded, picked up my phone and glanced at it: "She just sent a message saying she's near the archives and is waiting for us outside. She also confirmed with the administrator that the relevant documents are in a storage room on the second floor."
Jiang Yichen nodded slightly: "Xu Sisi is always reliable. With her helping us out, things will be much easier for us."
I quickly replied to Xu Sisi's message: "We're almost there. Wait for us outside and be careful."
Xu Sisi replied instantly: "Okay, Sister Mo, I've already spoken to the administrator. You can just go in when you arrive."
I put down my phone and turned to look out the window, feeling a little nervous.
This operation is crucial to uncovering the conspiracy of the Jin family and Lin Shu, and also to the safety of Li Yunma and her child.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.
Seeing my nervous look, Jiang Yichen said softly, "Don't worry, we will definitely find the evidence."
I nodded, my gaze firm: "Yes, I believe we can do it."
The car slowly drove into the archives parking lot. After Jiang Yichen parked the car, he got out first and went around to the passenger side to open the car door for me.
I got out of the car, looked up at the gate of the archives, and felt a surge of sense of mission.
“Let’s go,” Jiang Yichen said softly, “Let’s go inside.”
I nodded and walked with him toward the archives.
Jiang Yichen followed behind.
Meanwhile, Xu Sisi stood under a large tree outside the archives, holding her phone, her brows slightly furrowed.
She was wearing a simple trench coat, her hair was a little messy from the wind, but her eyes were exceptionally sharp.
Unable to enter the archives, she could only communicate and coordinate with the administrator from outside, making preparations for our arrival as much as possible.
She glanced down at her phone to make sure we were almost there, then quickly dialed the administrator's number: "Hello, this is Xu Sisi, who contacted you earlier. Please be very careful."
The administrator's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Okay, I understand. I've prepared the information you need. Just come over."
Xu Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, her voice tinged with gratitude: "Thank you, you've gone to so much trouble."
Jiang Yichen sensed something was amiss, his gaze gentle yet firm: "Don't worry, we have a plan, we can get the evidence."
I nodded, trying to remain calm, but my voice trembled: "I believe it can work. We can't let the bad guys get away with it."
"Let's go," Jiang Yichen said softly.
I nodded and stood beside him. He was like a shield, giving me a sense of security.
Upon entering the building, the librarian, with a fawning expression, bowed and said, "Mr. Jiang, the materials are ready. We'll take you both to the second floor."
Jiang Yichen nodded and said calmly, "Thank you for your trouble. Don't make any mistakes."
The administrator quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, there's no problem."
"Excuse me."
Following the administrator towards the warehouse, my heart pounded with every step. I was eager to obtain the evidence, yet also worried about things going wrong.
But Jiang Yichen's calm demeanor beside me made me feel at ease; it seemed that with him there, I had nothing to fear.