Happy Little Farmer
Chapter 559

Chapter 559: Chapter 559

Xiang Xue Ting’s incredibly vivid metaphor directly made Yang Fan burst into laughter.

He comforted her with a smile, "Since the authorities have already taken over this matter, there will definitely be a resolution at some point. If everything is handled properly and cleaned up, you can still go back and live there! If that place really needs to be abandoned, you residents should receive compensation."

Xiang Xue Ting crossed her fair, slender legs, leaned her head on Yang Fan’s shoulder, and said somewhat gloomily, "I’d rather there be compensation. Even if they clean up that place, I don’t want to go back and live there anymore. It’s just too... too torturous. Now when I think about that place, the psychological shadow is like an endless expanse."

"Asking me to sell that house, I just can’t do it on my conscience, worried I’ll scam someone else."

Yang Fan said, "If everything is cleared up, what can’t you get past on your conscience? You had some bad experiences there, but that doesn’t mean others have. They don’t know, so naturally there’s no problem. That place used to be the city center; if you drop the price a little, it will surely be snapped up."

Xiang Xue Ting pursed her lips thoughtfully for a moment, then said, "Let’s wait and see. I feel like my place is probably gone for good, and I’ll likely get some meager compensation. If that’s the case, I guess it’s okay."

"But if the house really does come back, I’m definitely going to sell it, since I’m not going back to live there anyway. However, before I sell, I must make sure that there’s really nothing wrong with the place. If I did something that scammed someone else, I’d be too ashamed to wear this outfit."

"Hey, by the way, you actually knew about the authorities stepping in?" Xiang Xue Ting suddenly asked, turning to look at him.

Yang Fan nodded, "Mr. Fan mentioned just a few words about it to me, didn’t say anything else. He told me not to be too curious anymore, saying there wasn’t much he could tell me."

Xiang Xue Ting nodded her agreement, "Mr. Fan is very careful. I was just about to mention this to you. What I can say is the same as Mr. Fan. I can only tell you that the authorities have taken over the case, but I can’t say more than that."

Yang Fan nodded, "I can understand that."

"It’s good if you can understand. This matter isn’t complicated, but the level of secrecy is just too high. I only know a tiny bit more than you," Xiang Xue Ting said with a laugh.

"Curiosity killed the cat. It’s good to restrain your curiosity," Yang Fan said mildly.

"There’s another important thing," Xiang Xue Ting suddenly sat up and looked at Yang Fan seriously, "You have to be extremely cautious around Bi Gang. In fact, we’ve been monitoring him for a while now, but we lack substantial evidence, so we haven’t made an arrest."

"That man, I can only say, is utterly insane and commits every conceivable atrocity, yet is extremely clever. Although he instigated those actions and the money flowed into his pocket, he has left behind very little evidence."

Yang Fan frowned slightly, "If he’s doing it so blatantly, how can there be so little evidence left behind?"

"Because he has scapegoats, a very straightforward and brutally effective tactic," Xiang Xue Ting said with some helplessness, "We startled the snake in the grass once before; since then, it’s been even more difficult to collect evidence against him."

"I hope the two people you caught today can bring us some concrete evidence, help me make a small achievement, and put that bastard behind bars."

"Here’s the thing..." Yang Fan conveyed the information he had learned from his previous interrogation to Xiang Xue Ting.

After listening, Xiang Xue Ting’s brows knitted slightly, and she said with frustration, "See, it’s like this again."

"All the signs point to Bi Gang, but if you really investigate, he’s left no evidence. It’s obviously not easy to convict him of anything based on this. He keeps a few lawyers who are great at finding loopholes. This kind of non-concrete evidence is like handing them a weapon."

"Let’s see if we can pry something more substantial from the mouths of those two guys, these pieces alone probably won’t be enough. But those two are definitely done for, don’t worry about that."

"They said everything so clearly, and that’s not enough?" Yang Fan asked.

Xiang Xue Ting nodded, "We need evidence."

Yang Fan’s mood suddenly became heavy.

This was really some crappy news.

He had thought that with those things, he would have been enough to beat Bi Gang down for good.

Turns out, his own understanding was rather shallow.

Xiang Xue Ting said, "With a person like Bi Gang, once an arrest is made, we must lock down all of his evidence, so he gets at least life in prison. Otherwise, if we startle him, catching him again will be difficult. He’s wealthy and well-connected, and he has too many ways to fend off our approaches."

"We all know what kind of person he is and what he’s done, but we’re simply suffering from a lack of evidence!"

Yang Fan had nothing to say in response.

After a pause, he asked, "Do you think he could go after Zhu Shanshan?"

"You mean your sweetheart?" Xiang Xue Ting suddenly looked at Yang Fan with a meaningful expression.

"Uh..." Yang Fan didn’t know what to say; his moment of truth had arrived.

Xiang Xue Ting generously waved her hand, "It’s fine, I had figured it out already. If I minded that, do you think I’d have called you out to sleep with me? I would’ve flipped the vinegar jar long ago."

"Let’s compete fairly. I put myself in a man’s shoes, and, you know, my mindset opened up instantly. It’s quite possible that the one who walks down the aisle with you in the end won’t be her, but me!"

"But what if..." Yang Fan began.

But before he could continue, Xiang Xue Ting interrupted, "No worries, there are no ’what ifs’!"

"Even if there really were ’what ifs’, or a lot of ’what ifs’, I’d just treat it as a relationship I had. That would be fine too. After all, I find you quite appealing, so having a fling and enjoying the experience isn’t so bad."

Yang Fan was momentarily unsure what Xiang Xue Ting was really thinking.

Xiang Xue Ting’s gaze suddenly swung over, "Don’t try to explain anything or delve too deeply. The things I deliberately blurred, why do you clarify so much? I’m pretty, and I have a great figure. Aren’t you just enjoying the benefits and having fun?"

Yang Fan: ...

"Don’t worry; don’t feel pressured. I’m clear-headed. If I didn’t want you to sleep with me, you wouldn’t stand a chance. Dare to take advantage of me, and I’ll send you straight to jail," Xiang Xue Ting said, feigning ferocity.

That, Yang Fan believed.