Chapter 135: Gu Anran: He and I Are Together

Inside, Gu Anran said a few words to the old lady.

The old lady was somewhat surprised: "Your friend? That handsome guy from the neighboring village who always sells you seafood?"

Gu Anran nodded.

The old lady hesitated: "Nothing will happen, right?"

Gu Anran shook his head.

Only then did the old lady let her go.

Gu Anran left the house, got on the vehicle, and with A Qing aboard headed straight for the town.

On the road.

A Qing hesitantly said he wanted Gu Anran to help as a witness.

After hearing that, Gu Anran took over A Qing's words and said: "A Qing, remember, when the time comes just say you left first."

A Qing blinked: "I... I left first?"

Gu Anran nodded.

A Qing scratched his head in confusion, wondering what difference it made whether he left or not.

He couldn't figure it out.

He knew Gu Anran would definitely not harm his older brother.

He nodded: "I'll listen to my sister-in-law."

Gu Anran's pretty face flushed slightly; she wanted A Qing to stop calling her sister-in-law, but when the words reached her lips she held back, knowing A Qing was a bit slow.

Let him call whatever he wants.

Anyway, she wouldn't lose any flesh over it.

Thinking this, the corner of her mouth involuntarily curled up slightly.

A Qing was jolted badly; he was crouching in the vehicle cabin, and when they hit a rough patch his whole body sprang up half a meter—if he hadn't been holding the rail, he would surely have fallen off.

This sister-in-law looks even more anxious than he does.

That's right.

It's the sister-in-law.

She's definitely anxious.

……

Lao Liu and Yu Kai Lang took Guang Liangjun to another room, patiently explaining that they would continue the investigation.

Guang Liangjun told them there was no need to investigate—the killer was Wu An.

But there is currently no evidence proving that Wu An is the killer.

Lao Liu repeatedly assured them that the case was serious, they would devote sufficient police force, and would definitely bring the killer to justice, giving him fairness.

Guang Liangjun exploded with anger.

The killer is Wu An!

"What the hell are you still investigating?" he complained, and started making a scene.

Yu Kai Lang grew impatient with his disturbance.

If it were anyone else, they'd have already been kicked out of the police station.

But since Guang Liangjun has connections, they could only patiently explain, soothe, and let him rant.

Lao Liu had no idea what to do.

He called Yu Kai Lang out, looked at Wu An's statement, and said: "This isn't a person with evidence; why not summon her to testify for Wu An?"

Although the killer can't be found now, if we can prove Wu An isn't the killer, Guang Liangjun will naturally have no reason to keep causing trouble.

Yu Kai Lang spread his hands and said: "I'm afraid that won't work."

"He's from the neighboring village; Wu An said they've only met a few times, not close."

"Besides, at the time of the incident, this person had already left."

Lao Liu frowned, wanting to speak but holding back; actually there is a way—after all, people have mouths, and in police work you still need to be flexible.

Especially in their jurisdiction, the local customs are tough; often you have to smooth things over.

But these things can't be said outright, and Lao Liu couldn't explain these "unwritten rules" to his newly recruited apprentice.

Just then.

From beside them came a clear, lovely woman's voice: "Is this how Wu An introduced me?"

Lao Liu and Yu Kai Lang turned their heads to look.

Both men's eyes lit up; they were stunned—the girl before them wore ordinary clothes but was truly beautiful, with fine skin, like a girl from the city.

Lao Liu was the first to regain composure, tapped the statement paper, and asked: "Are you the village girl Wu An mentioned?"

Gu Anran nodded and said: "That's me."

"Yesterday I met Wu An and A Qing at the dock, but it wasn't me who left first—it was A Qing."

To the side.

A Qing nodded straight away.

Yu Kai Lang frowned: "This doesn't match what Wu An said."

"Beautiful lady, do you know what perjury entails?"

"I advise you to think it over before speaking."

Gu Anran said: "I understand."

"I've known Wu An since high school; we ran into each other recently while gathering seafood, and after a few encounters we became acquainted."

"Yesterday, I was dating him."

After speaking, he still lowered his head, feeling embarrassed.

A Qing had no reaction at all.

It's not that his acting is good; he just thought his sister-in-law wasn't lying—if it weren't for his brother and sister-in-law dating, could he have gotten a free fried oyster cake yesterday?

Yu Kai Lang felt as if he'd suddenly been fed dog food, and he pressed: "Then why didn't he say so?"

Gu Anran said: "Maybe it's to protect me, not wanting me to get involved in this mess; after all, we're not together yet."

"Or maybe he's just embarrassed."

"Officer, can my testimony be accepted?"

Yu Kai Lang was about to speak when Lao Liu hurriedly shouted: "Yes, of course it can be accepted."

"Since you're not together yet, your relationship isn't that close."

"Come here, I'll take a statement from you."

"For now, as long as we can handle Guang Liangjun, I believe the higher-ups won't nitpick."

Yu Kai Lang went over to see Wu An.

Wu An sat with his legs crossed and asked: "Officer Yu, have you settled things with Guang Liangjun?"

Yu Kai Lang shook his head: "Not yet, but you're in the clear."

Wu An blinked: "I'm in the clear?"

"You found evidence proving I didn't hit anyone?"

Yu Kai Lang nodded, his eyes somewhat complex.

Wu An was dazed.

"Damn it."

"They could even find evidence?"

"How'd they find it?"

"He was very curious."

He couldn't help asking: "What evidence did you find?"

Yu Kai Lang said: "You should be the one to ask."

"What did you do with whom at the dock that day?"

Wu An scratched his head.

Yu Kai Lang saw him feigning ignorance, flared up, pulled out the record, and said pointedly: "You said you didn't know the woman selling snacks at the neighboring village, right?"

Wu An nodded; he and Gu Anran had only met a few times—saying they weren't acquainted isn't unreasonable, is it?

Yu Kai Lang said: "I almost believed your act; if you weren't acquainted, how could she come forward to testify that you were dating?"

"……" Wu An was startled.

"What the heck?"

"How come I didn't know about this?"

He quickly realized Gu Anran was saving him.

Although it was unnecessary, he wasn't the type to take advantage and act innocent; he felt pleased and wondered how to repay Gu Anran.

He had nothing to offer in return.

"How about offering himself?"

The more Wu An thought about it, the happier he felt.

Yu Kai Lang told him to get up and walk, saying with a hint of envy: "That girl is still waiting for you."

Wu An hurriedly rose to his feet.

Stepping out of the room, he locked eyes with Gu Anran.

After just two steps, Guang Liangjun burst out of the room: "Hey, why did you let this kid go?"

"What does that mean?"

"He's the murderer!"

Lao Liu quickly said: "How did you get out?"

"It's already been proven Wu An isn't the killer."

"Calm down."

How could Guang Liangjun stay calm? He was certain Wu An did it.

Wu An smiled and shouted: "Guang Liangjun, don't forget you still owe me money—deadline's only a month."

Guang Liangjun was furious beyond words.

"What about heavenly justice?"

"What about the law?"

"You……"

He shouted and thrashed about, drawing a crowd.

Yu Kai Lang hurriedly led Wu Anxian away; the latter was delighted, enjoying the sight of Guang Liangjun knowing full well it was him but being unable to do anything.