From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 526: Picking the Lock in the Dead of Night

Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Picking the Lock in the Dead of Night

Li Ning and Li Chengyan returned from outside.

When they came to the dining area to eat, they found that Old Mr. Li was not there.

Li Chengyan was a bit curious, ever since he came to this house, Old Mr. Li had been present at every meal, never missing one.

"Dad, why didn’t Grandpa come over for dinner?" Li Chengyan sat down.

"Your grandpa went to eat at Ye Han’s place, said he’d stay there for a couple of days," Li Tianyi raised his wine glass and took a light sip.

Mei Tian Sha Zi said, "Why didn’t Dad take us along? Do they have something important to discuss together?"

Li Ning put down his chopsticks, "Dad, you should ask Grandpa. Although we’ve just returned, you are his direct son."

"Alright, stop talking and eat," Li Tianyi ordered, silencing the three.

Mei Tian Sha Zi helped Li Tianyi with the dishes, portraying the perfect wife and mother.

...

It was late at night.

A figure approached Old Mr. Li’s bedroom door.

The clock struck twelve, echoing with a clear chime.

This person started attempting the password.

The password failed, so they began to pick the lock.

After half an hour, sweat dripping like rain, they were still unsuccessful.

Just as they were about to proceed to the next step, the door lock alarm went off.

"Which rascal dares to open my door, which rascal dares to open my door?"

This phrase repeated on a loop, each time getting louder.

The sneaky individual fled in fright.

Meanwhile, far away at Li Yehan’s house, Old Mr. Li received the alarm on his phone.

Not only that, but Li Yehan’s phone also alerted him.

Li Yehan climbed out of bed, stepping over Nan Qiao.

"Qiaoqiao, I need to go out. You sleep first, no need to wait for me."

Li Yehan left the room to find Old Mr. Li.

Old Mr. Li was deeply concerned, preparing to return home.

"Grandpa, don’t worry. That person didn’t succeed and won’t dare to try again," Li Yehan reassured.

Old Mr. Li’s eyes were filled with anger, "I want to see who this person is!"

Old Mr. Li started to leave.

Li Yehan stayed by his side, "Grandpa, I’ll go back with you."

Old Mr. Li didn’t refuse, feeling reassured with Li Yehan beside him.

Nan Qiao emerged from the room, grabbing Li Yehan’s arm, "I want to go too."

She was too excited to sleep.

She was eager to uncover the mystery!

With curiosity gleaming in her eyes, Nan Qiao’s interest was piqued, leaving Li Yehan no choice but to agree.

But Old Mr. Li was concerned, "Qiaoqiao, it’s late, your health is important."

"Grandpa, we’ll just sit in the car. The road is smooth and won’t be bumpy. It’s fine. Plus, I was the one who changed the door lock. I might find something else if I go," Nan Qiao insisted.

With Nan Qiao’s assurance, Old Mr. Li and Li Yehan agreed to let her join.

...

At Old Mr. Li’s home.

The alarm echoed through the night, keeping the entire family awake.

Li Chengyan and Li Ning came out of their respective rooms.

"Is it a burglary?" Li Ning was panicked.

Li Tianyi arrived at Old Mr. Li’s door, and the code alarm had stopped.

Just as Li Tianyi was about to leave, Old Mr. Li’s voice came from the lock.

"Tianyi, I’ve already had the villa sealed off. Don’t sleep yet, wait for me to return," Old Mr. Li instructed.

Li Tianyi was startled; the lock had been tampered with yet it was still operational?

One of the lines was even broken.

In face of such a situation, Li Tianyi was shocked.

Li Tianyi held his phone but couldn’t identify the brand of the door.

Such robust manufacturing intrigued Li Tianyi.

...

The whole family gathered in the living room, waiting for Old Mr. Li’s return.

Old Mr. Li hurried back, with Uncle Fu supporting him, followed by Li Yehan and Nan Qiao.

Nan Qiao was wearing a long black down jacket over her clothes.

Old Mr. Li rushed upstairs in a panic, "The scoundrel dared to try stealing from me! Once found, I’ll tear him limb from limb!"

Old Mr. Li, with an imposing aura, was relieved to find the door undamaged.

Li Ning was a bit scared, "Grandpa, what’s going on? A thief at night is so frightening."

Li Chengyan reassured, "Luckily, this door is sturdy. Grandpa, don’t worry about it. Your health is important."

Li Tianyi admitted, "Dad, I didn’t watch over the house properly. It’s my fault for dereliction."

Li Tianyi was full of guilt and deeply troubled.

Li Yehan glanced around, "Where is Aunt Second?"

Everyone was present except for Mei Tian Sha Zi.

Nan Qiao noticed but didn’t comment.

Here, it was all Li Family members; she was only here for the door lock situation.

Li Tianyi explained, "Sha Zi caught a cold and has been coughing. I didn’t want her to infect everyone, so I let her rest in the room."

Li Ning added, "My mom’s been taking medicine today, she’s been coughing a lot."

Li Tianyi instructed, "Ningning, go get your mom, ask her to come out."

Old Mr. Li interjected, "Let her rest. I’ll handle the investigation. She can’t help much even if she comes."

Staring at the door lock, Old Mr. Li felt a mix of complexity and anger.

Li Yehan stepped forward, touched the lock, and extracted a camera from inside.

"Grandpa, there’s no need to worry. The door lock has a camera. We can find out who did it by checking the surveillance," Li Yehan stated confidently, as if he already knew the culprit.

Old Mr. Li instructed, "Tianyi, all of you should go to sleep. Investigating this won’t be difficult, we’ll figure it out."

Li Tianyi showed no signs of leaving, standing firm.

"Dad, I’m part of this family. This happened while we were all home. I want to see the investigation through," Li Tianyi conveyed his intentions gently, which Old Mr. Li understood.

Indeed, Li Tianyi wanted to clear his name, lest he be accused of colluding with the thief.

Understanding this, Old Mr. Li nodded, "If you want to stay, then watch the surveillance footage with us. Ningning, Chengyan, you guys should go to sleep."

Li Chengyan objected, "Grandpa, until the culprit is found, I won’t be able to sleep. I’ll stay and watch the surveillance with you. I’m not tired."

Li Ning agreed, "I’m not tired either. I want to see the footage too, to find out who’s bold enough to steal from Grandpa."

Nan Qiao chuckled, "Then I’ll watch too. Since I’m here, not watching would be a waste."

She came for the excitement, eager to learn more.

Such a rare opportunity, she wasn’t tired, not one bit.

Li Yehan sat beside Nan Qiao, noticing her excitement, and looked at her indulgently.

Old Mr. Li smiled and headed to the downstairs living room, "Let’s go watch the surveillance footage together."

Old Mr. Li led the way, followed by a small group.

Nan Qiao followed Li Yehan, who was handed a tablet by a servant.

The group descended to the living room and took their seats in order.

Li Tianyi watched every move of Li Yehan, his eyes deep and contemplative.