Villain Boss Chapter 172
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Chapter 172: The End Of The Drama
A pertinent evaluation? What evaluation?
Xie Chengzhi was an idiot? If it was really like what Jiang Yu said, then Xie Chengzhi was indeed quite foolish.
But as the saying went, "Lookers-on see most of the game." Perhaps being one of those involved, it was understandable that Xie Chengzhi couldn’t see the situation clearly.
Jiang Ran, having become the center of gossip, frowned and sneered. "You all know, but back then, none of you said anything—no one rescued me or spoke up for me, hah."
Her words confirmed Jiang Yu's words.
Xie Chengzhi's face paled, his neck stiff as he turned back to look at Jiang Ran. He whispered, "Are all the things Jiang Yu said true?"
Eager to verify, he looked at her with an anxious and vexed gaze, which, to the eyes of others, took on a different meaning.
Everyone gathered around, and Si Xu stepped forward to block the gazes of those watching Jiang Ran.
Some people were just so ridiculous.
They had eyes but no brains, and after being tricked, they expressed such regretful expressions, lamenting their own foolishness.
Hah, Jiang Ranran had long been dead. No one cared about his grief now except himself.
Hiding behind Si Xu, Jiang Ran didn’t answer Xie Chengzhi's question.
Jiang Ranran died in the icy river last winter. There was no need to answer his question.
"It seems to be true."
After getting the answer from Si Xu and Jiang Ran's reactions, Shen Yang chuckled softly and cast a lazy look on Luo Rui.
"Xie Chengzhi, instead of asking Ranran, why not ask the person next to you in person?"
Xie Chengzhi's mind was in turmoil, and he was completely bewildered. He turned to Luo Rui mechanically upon hearing Shen Yang’s words. His dark eyes were no longer as clear as usual, but were filled with a confused glint.
Was it true?
Jiang Yu said that Luo Rui deliberately framed Jiang Ranran in order to get him.
His lips moved, and after a long time, he could only utter the girl's name with difficulty, "Luo Rui..."
He didn't know what to ask, let alone how to say it.
"Xie Chengzhi, knowing that your girlfriend is such a person, you still insist that she was framed?" Jiang Yu sneered. "The method she used to get rid of Wei Yage is exactly the same as the method she used to deal with Jiang Ranran."
"That’s nonsense!" Luo Rui's calm mask finally shattered in Jiang Yu’s sarcasm. "Jiang Yu! Don't malign me!"
Her eyes were fierce, and she wished she could pierce him with her gaze.
In an instant, she looked at Xie Chengzhi with a sad expression and choked out, "Chengzhi, listen to me, it's not like what Jiang Yu said. Have you forgotten? It was me who suggested taking Ranran along. If I wanted to harm her, I could’ve just abandoned her. Why would I suggest taking her with us?"
"..." Xie Chengzhi looked at her numbly, without saying a word.
"I admit that later on, I did have some bad thoughts about Ranran, but I really didn't want to kill her!" As she spoke, tears slid down Luo Rui’s cheeks and she sobbed, "I was just afraid that you would make up with her, I was just afraid... but I really didn't want to hurt her."
"Ruirui..." As the girl cried, Xie Chengzhi's hard heart softened. "Don't cry..."
"I really didn't mean to." Comforted, Luo Rui kept wiping her tears, gradually unable to hold back her sobs. "Chengzhi, believe me, I really didn't want to hurt Ranran. It’s true. Sob..."
Feeling conflicted, Xie Chengzhi hesitated for a long time, but finally took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
Yes, it was Luo Rui who suggested taking Jiang Ranran with them. If she really wanted Jiang Ranran to die, there was no need to take her with them.
Perhaps she had harbored hostility toward Jiang Ranran, but she couldn't be blamed entirely.
It was his fault, as her boyfriend, that he had made her feel uneasy.
Si Xu, watching Xie Chengzhi as he comforted Luo Rui softly, impatiently interrupted their display of tender affection, "Aren't we investigating Wei Yage's death? Are you still investigating? If not, I'm going back."
Was it to be investigated? Of course!
Everyone came to their senses—yes, Wei Yage was dead, and they were gathered here to investigate her death.
Xie Chengzhi also came to his senses, remembering his earlier proposal. "Marshal Shen, I..."
"I don't accept his proposal." Before Xie Chengzhi could bring up the matter again, Si Xu said coldly, "Shen Yang, this guy..." He glanced at Jiang Yu. "is accusing your family of colluding with Luo Rui to frame Wei Yage. I think you should investigate this matter to clear Marshal Shen’s name."
Let Shen Yang investigate it?
Wasn't Professor Si at odds with the Shen family? Why would he hand the investigation over to Captain Shen? And Luo Rui was Marshal Shen's ally, wasn't she? If it was left to Captain Shen to investigate it, wouldn’t Captain Shen let the culprit go?
Everyone was puzzled. Only Jiang Ran, hiding behind the young man, smirked, her cheek pressed against his back. "This guy... is truly evil."
This matter was handed over to Shen Yang for investigation. No matter what the final outcome was, the Shen family would never be cleared of suspicion in Wei Yage's murder.
If Luo Rui was ultimately confirmed as the murderer, everyone would say the Shen family had made Luo Rui the scapegoat. If it wasn't Luo Rui, everyone would say the Shen family had found a scapegoat for her—and if no one spoke, Jiang Ran could get someone to say this.
If everyone said this, what would the members of the sixth team think?
Jiang Ran understood Si Xu's intentions, and Shen Yang certainly understood them too.
However, Shen Yang simply smiled and, without waiting for Shen Lang to speak, gladly accepted the task. "Since Professor Si trusts me so much, it'll be impolite of me to refuse."
With that, Shen Yang casually glanced at the teary-eyed Luo Rui and ordered Zhong Qian, "Take them both to the dungeon and keep them under guard."
Zhong Qian complied, "Yes."
Someone arrived to drag Jiang Yu and Luo Rui away.
As the superhumans dragged him away, Jiang Yu was still furiously cursing Luo Rui.
"Chengzhi!" With the future uncertain, Luo Rui panicked and clutched Xie Chengzhi's hand tightly. "Chengzhi, please save me! What happened tonight was truly not my intention! Chengzhi..."
Waving his hand to block the superhumans grabbing Luo Rui, Xie Chengzhi said gravely, "Marshal Shen, I'll take Luo Rui to the dungeon."
With that, he strode out with his girlfriend in his arms.
The sarcasm in Shen Yang's eyes deepened, and he motioned with his chin. "Follow them. If they get away, will you be responsible?"
"Yes, yes!" The two superhumans escorting Luo Rui immediately gave chase, following behind Luo Rui.
"Xie Chengzhi."
A girl in the crowd blocked their path.
Ignoring their shocked looks, she looked at Xie Chengzhi and spoke slowly. "When Jiang Ranran was rescued from the water, she had thought you were the one who saved her—at least, at that time, she still had some hope in you as her boyfriend—but unfortunately, you didn't save her."
The girl's voice was low, just loud enough for Xie Chengzhi to hear.
"You didn't save her. Your ex-girlfriend, Jiang Ranran, is forever left in that icy lake—when you go to the netherworld someday, remember to apologize to her for your past blindness."
The girl said this, then stepped aside.
The superhumans behind them urged them on, and Xie Chengzhi led Luo Rui away, though his steps were less resolute than before.
What did Yi Xi mean by that? Was she saying that Jiang Ranran drowned when she fell into the water?
Then who was that girl, so full of life now?
Speaking of which, it was after she fell into the water that Jiang Ranran's personality changed drastically. She no longer pestered him, but became closer and closer to Si Xu...
Could it be that... the real Jiang Ranran was actually dead?
