Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 361 [First update~] Announce a decree

Chapter 361: Chapter 361 [First update~] Announce a decree

Ye Zhenzhen quickly regained her senses, reacting to what Song Jinze had just said, "Did you just say that Han Jiangxue was planning to kidnap her own stepson? Not Xiao Chen?"

"Yes." Song Jinze simply responded, and briefly reiterated what he had just learned to Zhenzhen.

With a sudden understanding, Ye Zhenzhen thought, "No wonder!"

She now had a clear picture in mind, recalling the snippets of conversation she had inadvertently heard from Han Jiangxue on the phone. It meant that Han Jiangxue had used Yibo’s safety to negotiate, not only orchestrating for Su Family’s illegitimate son to kidnap the child but also to simultaneously abduct her!

Xiao Chen had been kidnapped simply because he had been playing with Yibo.

Back at Zhiyin Mountain, the thug Ah Fei had not mentioned any intentions of harming Zhenzhen. After Ye Zhenzhen and Song Jinze met and exchanged the whole story with each other, the fury inside Song Jinze couldn’t be suppressed any longer.

He had never planned to let those people off, and now he was even less likely to let things slide easily.

Ye Zhenzhen’s aversion towards Han Jiangxue deepened. That woman could actually target her own stepson for her selfish gains, showing a sheer lack of humanity!

What if something were to happen to the child?

Because he’s not her own, so it doesn’t matter how she manipulates him, right?

Inside the police station, Han Jiangxue originally thought that by keeping silent, as soon as Tang Ying and the lawyer arrived, she would be able to go home as usual. Additionally, she planned to have her injuries assessed; she wanted to sue Dong Yan and Ye Zhenzhen.

She was determined to see the two women who assaulted her disgraced and ruined.

However, the situation unfolded contrary to her expectations.

As soon as Song Jinze and Ye Zhenzhen appeared together and declared their identities, the entire atmosphere in the station changed, and everyone’s attitude shifted markedly.

Practically everyone in Jiangcheng knew of Huanya Group, yet they were clueless that Song Jinze was Huanya’s CEO. Now that the big boss himself had arrived, it was no surprise everyone was shocked.

When Ye Zhenzhen and her party entered, Tang Ying and the lawyer were in the interrogation room, speaking with Han Jiangxue in private.

After understanding the entire incident, the lawyer asked Han Jiangxue, "Mrs. Han, based on the facts you just narrated, am I correct to understand that you personally did not commit any acts of harm, but instead, others took turns assaulting you?"

Han Jiangxue nodded, "Right, I didn’t touch them at all. They just barged in without a word and attacked me. I want to undergo a medical examination, and I want to sue them, so they end up in jail!"

"Okay, what you’ve said has no issues, do you have any other problems?" The lawyer’s face was full of conviction, he believed he had this lawsuit in the bag!

A flicker of fortune crossed Han Jiangxue’s eyes as she shook her head, "No more, I don’t know anything else. I was just making phone calls in the banquet hall when those two crazy women stormed in and beat me up."

She did not plan to tell the lawyer anything else, nor did she want to let anyone else know. After all, she was determined to deny everything.

The lawyer confidently nodded, "Alright, I’ll take the case. Wait here, I’ll go mediate for you so you can get that medical examination. Once the results are out, you can sue the other party for sure."

"Good, I’m counting on you!"

Having finished communicating with Han Jiangxue, the lawyer went out of the interrogation room with Tang Ying to proceed with Han Jiangxue’s paperwork. They happened to encounter Ye Zhenzhen and her group.

When the lawyer realized that the person Han Jiangxue wanted him to sue was Song Jinze’s wife, his face turned pale on the spot.

Seeing that Ye Zhenzhen’s defense attorney was Attorney Zheng, the most formidable in Jiangcheng’s legal circles, his original confidence and assured victory instantly deflated.

After seeing him, Attorney Zheng also came over and exchanged a few words with him, and this brief interaction sent him into a panic!

He turned his head to inquire from the police officer handling the case and, upon receiving a rough confirmation, the attorney immediately told Tang Ying that he couldn’t take the case and advised her to seek someone else.

What he learned from Attorney Zheng was completely different from what Han Jiangxue had told him. Attorney Zheng’s reputation in the industry was well known; even if Attorney Zheng wasn’t trustworthy, what the police officer said should be believable, shouldn’t it?

Han Jiangxue had not told him the truth at all. Even if he could defend Han Jiangxue, who was she up against? The opponent was Song Jinze’s wife!

And she had Jiangcheng’s most formidable, Attorney Zheng, on her side.

Han Jiangxue’s audacity wasn’t just wanting his defense; she also spoke of suing Ye Zhenzhen, which was pure fantasy!

This was a case without the chance of victory – taking it on would not only result in defeat but also tarnish his own reputation.

Even if he miraculously won, then he would have directly offended Song Jinze of Huanya Group, along with the legal giant Attorney Zheng. Considering these consequences, not to mention setting foot in Jiangcheng, it would be difficult for him to stand in any other city.

Whether he took on this case or not, there was no pleasing outcome. Why would he trouble himself for no reason when he wasn’t overfed and bored?

Watching the attorney’s back as he made a hasty retreat, Tang Ying was dumbfounded. Ye Zhenzhen and Dong Yan’s attorneys were bustling about meanwhile her attorney had just run off!

When Han Jiangxue learned what happened, her face, full of anticipation and arrogance, collapsed instantly, and she was overwhelmed with despair and anger, furiously pounding the table...

The following developments of the case actually went very smoothly.

Secretary Zhang led Ah Fei and a group of thugs to the police station, where they confessed without reservation the motive for the crime and who was behind it.

Ah Fei, being a seasoned figure in the underworld, naturally kept evidence for himself while carrying out these jobs. He submitted to the police the recordings of his conversations with Han Jiangxue and Su Jin, including the transactions received from both parties.

His aim was to be sentenced to fewer years in prison by confessing, hoping to get out sooner and still be a "real man."

As for Su Jin, he was naturally arrested too. He was just like Han Jiangxue, thinking themselves the only clever ones in the world and that everyone else’s IQ lay below theirs.

Delusional and arrogant, the crimes awaiting him, including fraud and kidnapping, were inescapable.

Han Jiangxue, being involved, naturally faced the same.

Ye Zhenzhen thought the ordeal would take considerable effort, but it turned out to be much smoother than expected.

It was Su Jin’s misfortune that he never knew Ye Zhenzhen’s husband was Song Jinze. After delivering Han Jiangxue to the banquet, he was called away by Shen Zhaonan. Meanwhile, Ye Zhenzhen remained inside the banquet hall the entire time, leaving no opportunity for the people arranged by him and Han Jiangxue to strike. In desperation, they could only kidnap two children first.

Indeed, if the plan had succeeded, both Han Jiangxue and Su Jin would have achieved their goals.

Regrettably for them, Shen Zhaonan, though a bit confused in romantic affairs, was quite clear-headed when it came to his company’s interests.

How could Shen Zhaonan, who knew Su Jin as a Jiangcheng thug and who met Su Jin because Yibo was kidnapped, fall for Su Jin’s tricks again and cooperate with him?

By the time they settled the matter, it was already nearing dawn.