From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 527: Looking for the Thief

Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Looking for the Thief

Just as the surveillance footage was about to be played, Mei Tian Sha Zi came out.

Mei Tian Sha Zi wore thick pajamas, lazy yet alluring.

"Dad, I’m sorry, I’ve caught a cold and didn’t manage to come over immediately."

Mei Tian Sha Zi’s awkward Chinese reminded Nan Qiao of lines from anti-Japanese dramas.

There’s an old Chinese saying: A wise man submits to circumstances.

Nan Qiao lowered her head slightly, afraid that someone might see the undisguisable smile in her eyes.

Old Mr. Li, listening to this voice, didn’t have the same calm expression as before.

He didn’t want to talk to Mei Tian Sha Zi either.

Li Tianyi gestured for her to sit down, "Sha Zi, sit down first. We still need to watch the surveillance footage."

Mei Tian Sha Zi asked puzzledly, "Watch what video?"

Li Tianyi briefly explained the situation, pointing at the TV.

"The surveillance footage will be played here. We want to find out who came to the house to steal things and even picked the lock of Dad’s room."

Mei Tian Sha Zi suddenly understood and said in a low voice, "Then Dad must investigate thoroughly. We absolutely cannot let this person escape."

Old Mr. Li ignored the two people and gave Uncle Fu a look, "Let’s start."

The TV began to play the footage of someone picking the lock, the hallway as dark as ink, a sneaky figure approaching the lock.

First, they sprinkled powder on the fingerprint lock and began inputting the password.

They entered the password three times, none of which were correct.

The person angrily slapped the lock, letting out a muffled groan of pain.

Then, everyone saw them take out tools and start picking the lock.

After a long while, the alarm sounded, and everyone knew what happened next.

Li Tianyi: "Dad, you can’t see who was picking the lock from this."

Li Ning: "Damn, this person got away!"

Li Chengyan: "We can check the surveillance along the route. This person is not a god; it’s impossible not to leave any trace."

Li Yehan: "Old Wu already checked the surveillance along the route, but outside the villa area, there’s not even a shadow of anyone escaping."

Li Yehan’s words left everyone looking at each other.

Uncle Fu: "It seems that the lock-picking person is an insider."

Old Mr. Li: "I agree with Ah Fu’s words. If we can’t find anyone coming in or out of the villa, it must be an insider!"

Li Tianyi: "Dad, you must investigate well. The four of us will fully cooperate."

Nan Qiao spoke up, "There’s another possibility. It’s not an insider, but that the person hasn’t had the chance to flee the villa yet. If we conduct a search, we can find this person."

Old Mr. Li: "Qiaoqiao is absolutely right, that’s the plan."

Mei Tian Sha Zi: "Do our rooms need to be searched too?"

Old Mr. Li: "Old Two, talk to your wife. How can we clear your names if we don’t search your rooms? You just returned, and I don’t want this minor incident to affect the relationship between us father and son."

Li Chengyan: "Grandpa is right. Dad, we must cooperate!"

Mei Tian Sha Zi glanced at her own son, saying nothing.

Nan Qiao praised, "Cheng Yan is truly a model for our generation. In everything we do, we should learn from you."

Li Chengyan met Nan Qiao’s approving gaze, his clear eyes making Li Chengyan somewhat embarrassed.

Li Yehan lightly pinched Nan Qiao’s waist, causing a tingling sensation in Nan Qiao.

Nan Qiao also pinched Li Yehan’s waist, and the two went back and forth.

Mei Tian Sha Zi noticed the two’s actions and lowered her eyes.

...

The search began in Old Mr. Li’s house.

Li Yehan gave Old Wu a look, and Old Wu, along with Old Liu, understood.

Li Tianyi stood up, "Dad, I’ll go check the room. Sha Zi has a cleanliness obsession, and I’m afraid they’ll mess up Sha Zi’s things during the search."

"Tianyi, don’t worry. Wherever is damaged, I’ll buy you new ones. It’s about the peace of the household; everyone’s safety is at stake here."

Li Tianyi had no choice but to sit down, "Dad, then we’ll wait here for the search results."

Nan Qiao: "I’ll go to the restroom."

Li Yehan: "I’ll accompany you."

Li Yehan left together with Nan Qiao.

Just as Mei Tian Sha Zi was about to stand up, Old Mr. Li stopped her.

"Old Two’s wife, tell me about who else is in your family. You’ve been married for so long, I haven’t visited your parents. Let’s find a chance to have a meal together."

Mei Tian Sha Zi was forced to sit down, smiling and answering politely.

Old Mr. Li continued to steer the conversation, keeping the Li Tianyi family of four seated in the living room, unable to go anywhere.

Meanwhile, the excuse of going to the restroom led Li Yehan and Nan Qiao to the room where Mei Tian Sha Zi and Li Tianyi lived.

Old Wu pointed at the lamp, making a shushing gesture.

Li Yehan and Nan Qiao understood instantly.

Nan Qiao took a pair of gloves from her pocket, put them on, and then took a simple laboratory tool from her loose down jacket.

Old Liu guarded the door, keeping watch for them.

Old Wu searched around the room.

The whole time, no one spoke, as if there were only Old Wu and Old Liu present.

Li Yehan and Nan Qiao entered quickly and left quickly, avoiding suspicion.

...

After the search, the thief wasn’t hiding in the villa.

After three hours of turmoil, everyone was exhausted.

Old Mr. Li said, "Go rest, we can only report it to the police tomorrow for investigation."

Uncle Fu: "Master, you’re also tired. Let me help you to your room to rest."

Old Mr. Li: "Getting old, can’t handle the fuss anymore." Old Mr. Li sighed as he left.

Uncle Fu left with Old Mr. Li.

Li Yehan said, "Second Uncle, we’ll also head back. You all should rest as well."

Li Yehan held Nan Qiao’s hand, leaving together with her.

Li Tianyi sat on the sofa, dark circles almost appearing.

Li Ning yawned, "Mom and Dad, I’m going to sleep first."

Li Chengyan: "Mom and Dad, you should also rest."

Li Ning and Li Chengyan left.

Li Tianyi and Mei Tian Sha Zi returned to their room, which wasn’t in disarray, looking exactly as before.

It was evident that the searchers had indeed been very careful.

Mei Tian Sha Zi sat on the bed, and Li Tianyi took off his outer pajamas.

The two of them checked around, finding no eavesdropping devices or cameras installed, finally feeling at ease.

Mei Tian Sha Zi let out a breath, a hint of worry on her charming face.

"Tianyi, we can’t keep living here, we need to leave."

"For now, we can’t move out. Dad has always wanted to live together with us; leaving now would make him very sad."

Mei Tian Sha Zi sighed, "Aren’t you afraid of being discovered?"

"I’m afraid, but being afraid is better than being discovered."

They looked at each other, neither giving up their opinion.

Li Tianyi sighed helplessly, "Let’s endure a little longer."

Seeing this, Mei Tian Sha Zi could only agree.

"A few more days, we must bring this up, we need to move out." Mei Tian Sha Zi lay down, covered herself with the quilt, turning her back to Li Tianyi.

Li Tianyi lay down, thoughts consumed by the events of tonight.

How did things turn out this way?