Even After My Death
Chapter 277 - 194: Huo Miao is Captured

Chapter 277: Chapter 194: Huo Miao is Captured

Exiting the wealthy neighborhood where the Qi Family Villa was located, Jiang Ning’s hands were on the steering wheel, and the white sedan moved forward smoothly.

Since getting into the car, Qi Xingzhou exuded an undeniable joy, like a curious baby, glancing around the passenger seat, as if he wanted to deeply imprint everything inside Jiang Ning’s car into his memory, to savor these images in his mind later when they were apart.

Jiang Ning caught a few glimpses of him from the corner of her eye, not wanting to disturb his good mood, letting him be merry by himself.

Although Jiang Ning and Qi Xingzhou hadn’t met many times, during the recent period in the virtual reality show, except for sleeping and resting, they basically spent every day together. Jiang Ning had come to understand Qi Xingzhou the most thoroughly during this time.

Jiang Ning didn’t ask Qi Xingzhou where he wanted to go, knowing it would be a tough question for someone not used to going out much.

Recalling the last time she took Qi Xingzhou for a drive around the bay and how he seemed reluctant to return home, Jiang Ning spoke up, "It’s a bit early for dinner now, do you want to go play by the sea? I can take you there."

"Let’s go," Qi Xingzhou grabbed his seatbelt, quickly responding, "I’ll listen to Ning Ning."

As long as he was with Jiang Ning, no matter where they went or what they did, he was happy!

What Jiang Ning was thinking was that the coastal scenery was beautiful. Taking Qi Xingzhou there at this time, not only could they watch the sunset, but they might also see flocks of seagulls.

Moreover, Capital City’s tourism industry was doing very well. Jiang Ning had noticed during the virtual variety show that Qi Xingzhou seemed to have a special fondness for seafood. After strolling by the sea, they could have dinner at a nearby seafood restaurant.

Jiang Ning pressed the gas pedal, and the white sedan left the bustling city, heading toward the nearby sea.

On the other side, Mother Huo struggled to push Huo Miao out of the house.

This time, she seemed determined to drive Huo Miao away, not only pushing her out but also calling the butler to pack her bags in Huo Miao’s room.

Upon hearing this, Huo Miao, who was already unwilling to leave, cried out with even more grievance, "Mom, I didn’t do it on purpose, I just wanted to solve this problem and prevent it from affecting Dad’s company... I was wrong, please let me go back in..."

Mother Huo stood on the steps, looking down at Huo Miao with eyes full of disgust, "Don’t talk, just take your luggage and scram when it’s time!"

Time and again, Huo Miao had become the butt of jokes online, and Mother Huo’s heart ached with anger just thinking about the mockery from netizens.

Huo Miao wasn’t helping; she was clearly adding fuel to the fire!

Huo Miao was a troublemaker!

Whoever associated with her was doomed!

Even now, Mother Huo couldn’t understand what was going through her daughter’s mind, concocting a scheme like fraudulent fundraising. Did she think netizens were blind?

"When I first posted it, those netizens didn’t doubt it, it was after Jiang Ning revealed the truth that those netizens realized..." Huo Miao replied in a wronged tone.

Hearing her response, Mother Huo suddenly realized that she had inadvertently voiced her inner thoughts.

Knowing that Jiang Ning had a hand in this, Mother Huo couldn’t describe the complex emotions in her heart at this moment.

Huo Song had been spending almost every night in the study, only going back to his room to sleep very late, and sometimes not returning to the bedroom at all, resting directly in the study.

Recently, Huo Li was continuously on business trips, soothing clients and personally negotiating to expand the company’s business.

The busyness of father and son indicated that the company’s situation was far from optimistic.

When Huo Song and Huo Li had a private conversation, considering persuading Jiang Ning to come back, Mother Huo overheard it.

She had thought that with the current state of the Huo Family, inviting Jiang Ning back would be like inviting disaster. With her violent ways, who knew how she would torment everyone once she returned.

Yet, Jiang Ning had actually refused!

Huo Li had personally visited twice, and she actually rejected him!

Mother Huo gritted her teeth; if she had known this would happen, she would never have acknowledged Jiang Ning as her daughter.

Huo Miao was a troublemaker, only dragging the Huo Family down. Wasn’t Jiang Ning the same?

If it hadn’t been for Jiang Ning’s exceptional performance during the live broadcast, how could those netizens have felt sympathy for her and blamed the Huo Family!

The expression on Mother Huo’s face changed unpredictably.

Huo Miao stood at the bottom of the steps, looking up at Mother Huo who had pushed her out the door, feeling resentment and unwillingness in her heart.

She had lived in this family for more than twenty years; she was undoubtedly part of it.

But now, Mother Huo, with no consideration for their past mother-daughter relationship, had shoved her out of the door without hesitation—and didn’t even allow her to go in and pack her things. It was truly hateful. When Jiang Ning left, she had even gone upstairs to pack her luggage!

Huo Miao, clutching her phone, was about to call Huo Song, when she heard the sound of a police siren gradually approaching.

The sound of the siren grew from distant to near, becoming increasingly clear. The unique melody seemed to be knocking against Huo Miao’s eardrums, giving her an ominous premonition.

Then, that premonition quickly became reality.

The siren grew louder and louder, until a police car appeared in Mother Huo’s line of sight.

Mother Huo’s face changed as she watched the police car stop in front of them, and Huo Miao, frightened white, walked up the steps to stand behind Mother Huo.

Three uniformed officers got out of the car, walked up to Huo Miao and Mother Huo, and said authoritatively, "Good day, may I ask if this is the residence of Miss Huo Miao?"

Mother Huo spoke, "What do you want with her?"

"We’ve received numerous reports from netizens alleging that she is involved in online fundraising fraud. We need to summon her to the station for an investigation. Here are our police badges." The officer showed a small notebook to Mother Huo.

Mother Huo swayed slightly, then turned to glare fiercely at Huo Miao, "Look what you’ve done!"

"How, how could that be!"

"Fraud is illegal; you can’t arrest me!" Huo Miao cried out tremulously. She would not have dared to say that if she hadn’t checked beforehand.

Her words undoubtedly confirmed her identity.

The officers looked up, standing tall and exuding righteousness. The leading officer said sternly, "Miss Huo, please come with us."

"No..." I won’t go...

Huo Miao shook her head and took a step back.

Mother Huo reached out and grabbed Huo Miao’s wrist with such force, it was as though she was trying to break it.

Having the police come to arrest someone was shame enough. If Huo Miao continued to resist, it would only bring trouble to the Huo Family.

At that moment, Mother Huo even felt some regret; she wished she had sent Huo Miao away immediately earlier, even without giving her time to pack her things. After all, everything she was living off now belonged to the Huo Family!

Mother Huo, gripping Huo Miao’s arm, personally handed her over to the police.

Ignoring Huo Miao’s resistance, the police confirmed her identity, and two officers, one on either side, escorted Huo Miao away from there.