The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 367: She Has a Backup Plan_1

Chapter 367: Chapter 367: She Has a Backup Plan_1

Shi Qian decided to change her strategy.

"Sister Qingtian, I’m sorry, I’ve wronged you and Uncle Xia. I can make up for my mistakes," Shi Qian said apologetically to Xia Qingtian.

"I know Uncle has liver cirrhosis and is in need of a suitable donor. I’m ready to be tested for compatibility and willing to donate my liver to him."

"Earlier, I was able to donate my bone marrow to Bo’s mother and helped her regain her health. I can save Uncle as well. I only hope that you and Father Bo can forgive me."

Although her words seemed like an apology to Xia Qingtian, they were actually meant for Bo’s mother.

She was reminding Bo’s mother of the bone marrow donation that saved her life.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Bo’s mother softened, recalling that Shi Qian and her mother had saved her twice.

She believed that Shi Qian was a kind-hearted girl and would not intentionally harm others.

As Shi Qian had said, it was all a misunderstanding.

With that thought, Bo’s mother took Shi Qian’s hand and said, "Qianqian, Bo’s mother believes in you. This incident was just an accident."

Having said that, she turned to Bo Jingyan and Xia Qingtian.

"You’ve heard Qianqian’s explanation," she said, siding with Shi Qian, "Let’s just let this matter go."

Upon hearing this, Xia Qingtian felt uncomfortable, but Bo’s mother was her elder, and their relationship was already strained.

If she were to raise objections at this time, it would only further complicate their relationship.

Moreover, before she came to find Shi Qian, she had done something else. Whether this matter could be let go was not entirely up to her.

Bo Jingyan didn’t know what she was thinking, but he knew she was alone now. If he didn’t stand by her side and support her, she would be truly isolated.

"Mother..." He looked at Bo’s mother with a heavy gaze, "The victim is not you. You don’t have the right to forgive Shi Qian on behalf of the victim just because she saved your life."

Bo’s mother’s face turned pale, yet she couldn’t refute him.

She had indeed taken things for granted, but being publicly rebuked by her own son made her feel utterly humiliated.

Shi Qian noticed her moods and seized the opportunity to defend her.

"Bo Jingyan, don’t talk to mother Bo like that. She was just trying to help me." Adopting a thoughtful stance, she said, "While it’s true that I didn’t do it intentionally, I’m still willing to go to the hospital to apologize to Uncle Xia and ask for his forgiveness."

Bo’s mother lightened up upon hearing this.

Touched, she looked again at Shi Qian.

Determined, Shi Qian assured her, "Mother Bo, as long as I’m here, I’ll protect you. I won’t make things difficult for you."

Just as she was about to speak to Xia Qingtian, a servant rushed in, looking panicked.

Unpleased, Bo’s mother scolded, "Making such a fuss, what’s the matter?"

"Madam..." Terrified, the servant shrunk back and explained, "The police are here. They say they want to talk to Miss Shi."

No sooner had she finished speaking than uniformed police stepped forward, showed their identification, and stated they had received a report. They suspected Shi Qian was involved in a poisoning case and needed her to assist with the investigation at the police station.

"Who reported it?" asked Bo’s mother tersely.

"It was me!" Xia Qingtian stepped forward.

This was her backup plan.

Before coming to the old residence, she had anticipated that Bo’s mother would favor Shi Qian, so she had reported to the police in advance.

Bo’s mother frowned and said, "How dare you report to the police?"

"My father was poisoned out of the blue, and nearly died. Such a serious event deserved to be reported," Xia Qingtian responded calmly.

This time Shi Qian attempted to take revenge on her by poisoning her father. Reporting her to face legal consequences was not unreasonable, was it?

She thought it was a matter of course.

"I order you to withdraw the complaint immediately," Bo’s mother commanded forcefully.

Xia Qingtian shook her head and replied firmly, "Mother, don’t you believe my father’s poisoning was just an accident caused by Shi Qian’s carelessness? She just needs to cooperate with the police investigation. There is nothing to fear."

"Unless, everything Shi Qian just said was a lie. My father’s poisoning was not an accident, but a calculated deed."

She could accommodate Bo’s mother on other matters because of Bo’s father’s dying wish, but this time Shi Qian harmed her family. She won’t let it go.

Bo’s mother’s face twitched, rendering her speechless.

Although Shi Qian was scared, she forced herself to remain calm after hearing Xia Qingtian’s words and maintained her innocent façade.

"Mother Bo, don’t worry. I’m willing to cooperate with the police investigation," she reassured Bo’s mother confidently, "I have nothing to hide."

She had made up her mind to stick to her story at the police station.

Bo’s mother was initially uneasy. But hearing these words, she felt much more reassured.

She promised Shi Qian, "Qianqian, don’t worry. I’ll immediately contact the best lawyer in A City. We will get you out very soon."

"Ok," Shi Qian nodded obediently.

She was then led away by the police under the reluctant gaze of Bo’s mother.

Once Shi Qian was gone, Bo’s mother lost her temper with Bo Jingyan and showed him the door.

Bo Jingyan had no intention of lingering. He left with Xia Qingtian.

Shi Qian was held at the police station for two days before being released.

It wasn’t Bo’s mother’s lawyer who had bailed her out. Instead, it was Shi Qian’s flawless confession and the lack of evidence linking her to the intentional poisoning.

According to the principle of presumption of innocence, she was released.

Xia Qingtian had anticipated such an outcome and was not angry. At least she had taught Shi Qian a lesson earlier.

Her swollen face had still not subsided.

The day after Shi Qian was released from the police station, she and Bo’s mother went to Xia Guohua’s hospital room.

Although there was no evidence proving deliberate poisoning, it was an undeniable fact that it was due to Shi Qian that Xia Guohua was poisoned.

The police would still prosecute her.

If she could obtain a pardon letter from the victim, the judge might give a lighter sentence. She might not even need to go to jail and could instead do several months of community service.

Bo’s mother first apologized to Xia Guohua on Shi Qian’s behalf, then explained the cause and effect of the incident, emphasizing that it was an accident and Shi Qian didn’t mean it.

Now, they needed his forgiveness letter.