Chapter 44 - 43 The Harlequin Jumps

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Chapter 44: Chapter 43 The Harlequin Jumps Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Shen Manru, this woman didn’t ask anything but directly convicted her. In her eyes, Shen Manru and Bai Yun were like two clowns jumping on the beam. Thinking about the face slapping that would come later, a trace of pleasure welled up in her heart. Gu Qiaoqiao stared fixedly at Shen Manru and emphasized again, “I did not sell your Qin Family’s Silent Night Cicada. Would you rather believe Bai Yun and not believe me?” Bai Yun suddenly opened the bag that Gu Qiaoqiao had placed on the floor. Qin Xiaoyu also stepped forward, exclaiming, “So many wool sweaters, and cosmetics…” Gu Qiaoqiao coldly watched Shen Manru and Qin Xiaoyu in front of her, a mockingly cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth. In this family, she would always be an outsider. Whenever something happened, these people immediately turned her into an enemy. Shen Manru, with trembling fingers, pointed at Gu Qiaoqiao, “The salary that Ah Ze gives you, and the money I give you, isn’t it enough for you? You actually dare to sell the family’s belongings, Gu Qiaoqiao, you are too arrogant.” “I didn’t use the money from Qin Yize and you, nor did I sell the possessions of your Qin Family.” Gu Qiaoqiao said word by word. Qin Xuan frowned, sizing up Gu Qiaoqiao, and began to feel uncertain in his heart. Looking at her demeanor, without a trace of panic or guilt, could Bai Yun have been mistaken? However, he had searched all around Duobao Pavilion for that Silent Night Cicada and hadn’t seen it. “Sister-in-law, for the sake of Grandma Qin, please quickly tell Uncle Qin how much you sold it for. If you wait any longer and someone else buys it, there really will be no hope,” Bai Yun seemed very anxious. Indeed, once the item entered Yubao Square and was sold by them, there would be no way to know who the new owner was. “Bai Yun, by what right do you frame me?” Gu Qiaoqiao questioned loudly. “I’m not framing you, this morning when I came in, I saw you standing beside Duobao Pavilion, looking flustered. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but later when I was out shopping, I happened to see you coming out of Yubao Square, counting money in your hand, looking very happy. Sister-in-law, I’m truly doing this for your own good. You hurry up and say how much you sold it for. After all, once the item is gone, it can’t be bought back for the original price. You sold it for a hundred, Aunt Shen might have to pay one hundred thousand yuan to perhaps not even get it back,” Bai Yun seemed to be considerate of the Qin Family. Qin Xuan’s brows knotted into an irritated ‘Sichuan’ character as he looked at Bai Yun, feeling that something was off. This child from the Bai Family, wasn’t she very close to Gu Qiaoqiao? Why today… At that moment, the shopping bag of Gu Qiaoqiao had already been torn open by Bai Yun and Qin Xiaoyu. Gu Qiaoqiao forcefully pushed Bai Yun and Qin Xiaoyu away, her clear eyes filled with icy light, as her whole being seemed to be ignited by anger, “What right do you have to rummage through my things?” “This is not your stuff; it’s bought with the money from selling the Silent Night Cicada. Of course we have the right to look,” Qin Xiaoyu said excitedly. “Qin Xiaoyu, shut your mouth.” Just as Gu Qiaoqiao was about to retort, she unexpectedly heard Mr. Qin’s voice. Qin Xuan’s face turned grim. Bai Yun could say whatever she wanted, but Qin Xiaoyu should not. This matter had no evidence, although he was not very satisfied with Gu Qiaoqiao, he couldn’t wrong her. He gave Shen Manru a warning glare and rubbed his forehead, “Bai Yun, you go back first, you shouldn’t get involved in this matter.” “Uncle Qin, if the Silent Night Cicada really entered Yubao Square, you might not be able to buy it back even with one hundred thousand yuan, and you also know the rules of Yubao Square,” Bai Yun gently reminded. The Deputy Manager of Yubao Square, Zhang Yi, is Bai Yun’s maternal cousin once removed. Old Grand Master Qin and the Old Patriarch of Yubao Square used to have a very good relationship, could be called sworn brothers. But because of an incident over thirty years ago, the two families broke off contact. If the Silent Night Cicada really was at Yubao Square, then, if it was said to be a belonging of the Qin Family, it might not really be possible to buy it back. Qin Xuan hesitated. But Shen Manru could no longer wait, containing her anger, she asked Gu Qiaoqiao, “How much did you sell the Silent Night Cicada for? We need to prepare ourselves mentally. If it’s any later, the bank will be closed.” “I’ve said it, I didn’t sell the Silent Night Cicada,” Gu Qiaoqiao said angrily. “Sister-in-law, just admit it. The Qin family is generous, and they won’t blame you. As long as you return the item, it will be fine,” Bai Yun pleaded earnestly. “I haven’t sold the Silent Night Cicada, please believe me,” Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Mr. Qin and Shen Manru. Mr. Qin and Shen Manru were startled, and just as Mr. Qin was about to speak, Bai Yun hastily interjected, “Sister-in-law, I saw everything, there’s no use denying it. Who else could it be but you?” “Besides me, there are all of you! Everyone in this room is a suspect, especially you Bai Yun, you’re not above suspicion. Why would you suspect only me?” Gu Qiaoqiao retorted as she stared at Bai Yun. “Gu Qiaoqiao, don’t make baseless accusations,” Shen Manru said, her embarrassment turning to anger. “Yes, sister-in-law, those are serious allegations. If you’re framing me, I will report this to the police,” Bai Yun threatened. “Bai Yun, say that again,” Gu Qiaoqiao demanded sharply. “You’re framing me, and I’m going to report this to the police.” “Gu Qiaoqiao, you cannot throw dirt on Bai Yun. If this continues, we really will have to report this to the police,” Shen Manru’s voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a thinly veiled threat, aimed at intimidating Gu Qiaoqiao. After all, the price of the Silent Night Cicada had already reached six digits, and Station C could certainly open a case about it. She was convinced it was Gu Qiaoqiao, so she hoped that Gu Qiaoqiao would confess on her own. Qin Xuan addressed Shen Manru sternly, “Shen Manru, what nonsense are you and Bai Yun talking about?” Then he dismissed Bai Yun, “Bai Yun, don’t make unfounded statements in the future. You’re not suited to meddle in the Qin family’s affairs.” “Uncle Qin, I saw with my own eyes Gu Qiaoqiao putting something into her trouser pocket. I’m not making this up,” Bai Yun said, somewhat desperately. For all her intelligence, she was only eighteen years old this year. “What if it wasn’t Gu Qiaoqiao?” Qin Xuan suddenly asked Bai Yun. “If it wasn’t her, who could it be?” Shen Manru, her heated brain cooling slightly, regained some sense. “If it’s not me, it could very well be Bai Yun. When I left today, she was the only one in the living room,” Gu Qiaoqiao said. “Gu Qiaoqiao, don’t cry ‘thief’ when you’re the thief. If you keep making these false accusations, I’ll report you to the police right away,” Bai Yun’s voice was shrill. Sёarᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “Fine, Bai Yun, you’re right. I’ll report to the police for you!” Having said that, Gu Qiaoqiao quickly made her way to the living room phone. She had been waiting for Bai Yun to say just that. Her hand was incredibly fast, and before anyone could react, she had already connected with the police station. It was too late for Qin Xuan to stop her. Bai Yun, on the other hand, had a triumphant smile on her face. After Gu Qiaoqiao gave the address, she hung up the phone, her gaze clear as water as she looked toward the differently expressive faces in the living room. A silent, cold smile spread quietly across her lips.

Chapter 44 - 43 The Harlequin Jumps

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