Wholeheartedly Willing Chapter 54

Chapter 54: Justice and Sacrifice

On their way back, Lin Xi found herself still not entirely understanding Yu Xiucheng’s intentions tonight.

“Yu Xiucheng, what was the purpose of your continuous show of goodwill towards Yan Lang tonight?”

“I need an opportunity to be alone with him.”

No matter how unfavorable Yan Lang’s situation might be, he still held an official position. Even though they had a private meeting in the VIP room tonight, the area outside was surrounded by Qingcheng police, with a deployment of thirty-two officers from the VIP room to the main entrance.

Though it wasn’t an airtight defense, what Yu Xiucheng desired wasn’t just Yan Lang’s life.

“Alone?”

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“Director Yan is too polite.”

Yu Xiucheng led Lin Xi into the living room, his face still calm as a deep well, with no ripples to be seen.

“As a matter of fact, waiting a little longer is also fine. I actually wanted to have another chat with Director Yan.”

Yan Lang was momentarily stunned but quickly filled with even greater joy in his eyes.

“Alright, alright.”

Lin Xi accompanied Yu Xiucheng as they sat on the sofa, and her gaze fell upon the various commendations hanging on the wall above the TV in Yan’s home. Among them, the one placed in the center was the first-class merit awarded to him eight years ago for his contribution to the major explosion case.

“Director Yan,” Lin Xi’s hand still rested in Yu Xiucheng’s palm, and she cast a sidelong glance at him, her eyes encouraging, as she smiled towards the man in his fifties. “I wonder if you still remember a former Criminal Investigation Team Leader named Lin Xiaonan, who served under you eight years ago?”

“Lin Xiaonan…?” Yan Lang’s expression showed a moment of confusion, then his gaze suddenly shifted to the woman smiling at him warmly. “He and his wife were corrupt police officers who colluded with foreign arms dealers in that case… Wait, you are…”

“Me?” Lin Xi’s smile widened, “I’m Lin Xi.”

“You are Lin Xiaonan’s…”

Yan Lang pointed at the woman before him, then looked at Yu Xiucheng with disbelief. “Mr. Yu, what does this mean?”

Yu Xiucheng remained steadfast and unmoving, while Lin Xi stood up from beside him, staring firmly at Yan Lang. “Director Yan, your words from the last time were eye-opening for me, but there’s one thing I can’t seem to grasp even after thinking about it thoroughly. What kind of means do you refer to when you say ‘by any means necessary’?”

“What kind of means?” Yan Lang quickly steadied his expression, seemingly puzzled as he looked at Lin Xi. “Miss Lin, what are you talking about? Lin Xiaonan was my former subordinate, but later he colluded with foreign arms dealers and was branded as a corrupt police officer. I have no regrets about that matter. If you are here to privately retaliate, then I can only accept it.”

Such a hypocritical face.

Lin Xi sneered, “The whereabouts of the corrupt funds Lin Xiaonan received are still unknown to this day. Whether that money exists or not remains uncertain. The final conclusion back then was based more on witness testimonies than physical evidence. If this case were to be reviewed today, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be that simple.”

“What are you trying to say?” Yan Lang’s expression grew even darker, and he stood up. “If the two of you are here just to talk about these baseless claims, then you should leave.”

“Director Yan, there’s no need to rush to drive us away. Today, I only came here to ask one question: What is the truth behind Lin Xiaonan and his wife’s involvement in that major case?”

“If Director Yan’s memory is failing with age, I don’t mind helping you recollect,” Lin Xi’s eyes locked onto the man’s back as her palm started to emit a faint heat. “Abbas, this person, Director Yan should remember, right?”

Yan Lang indeed hadn’t expected the name Abbas to be mentioned by Lin Xi.

Back then, he was demoted and struggled for two years, and he couldn’t achieve any remarkable results. Later, he happened to meet Abbas by chance.

At that time, Abbas came to Qingcheng posing as a businessman. One was aiming to eliminate his own boss’s right-hand man, while the other, a platoon leader desperate for achievements, was eager to undertake a big mission. The two immediately struck a deal.

Looking back, they had been companions for a while, but ultimately, they were just like a den of snakes and rats.

Yan Lang turned around, glaring at Lin Xi. “So, did Abbas send you here?”

“So, what exactly happened back then?” The smile on Lin Xi’s face completely vanished, and her voice turned icy as if covered in a layer of frost. “I want to know the truth.”

“The truth?” Yan Lang’s tone escalated as if her question had completely provoked him. “The truth is that the path to justice always comes with some sacrifices!”

Justice? Sacrifices?

As Lin Xi looked at Yan Lang, who was still speaking righteously, she felt her body involuntarily trembling. “So, the sacrifices you mentioned, are you referring to my parents?”

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