Chapter 141: Manslaughter

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“What conflict?”

Lu Yao’s instincts told her that the person Fang Xiaoya had attacked was certainly either rich or powerful.

Otherwise, Cui Ya would not have been so nervous upon seeing her.

Cui Ya shook her head. “I don’t know the details myself. Both sides insist they were in the right. At the time, everyone else went to the classroom for evening study, leaving only Fang Xiaoya and Song Yanqing behind.”

Lan Zhengtian handed Lu Yao a file folder and said calmly, “This is a copy of Fang Xiaoya’s records. Once you’ve read them, Counselor Lu, remember to destroy them in a shredder to avoid unnecessary trouble. I’d also appreciate it if you could take a message to Boss Ye.”

Lan Zhengtian paused, then sat down directly across from Lu Yao. After clearing his throat, he said, “Fang Xiaoya is going through a rebellious phase and is difficult to discipline. Once she finishes her college entrance examination this June, she will no longer be our responsibility. Tell Boss Ye to find somewhere else to place her.”

“Understood. Rest assured, I’ll deliver the message.”

After exchanging the usual pleasantries with Lan Zhengtian, Lu Yao took the documents and headed to the police station where Fang Xiaoya was being held.

The moment she left, Cui Ya quietly asked, “Principal Lan, should we inform Miss Ye about this?”

Lan Zhengtian slowly shook his head. It was as though he had long anticipated this day. With a faint sigh of relief, he said, “We’ve been oppressed for more than a decade. At last, we can breathe freely.”

“You mean…” Cui Ya suddenly understood.

She had initially thought Lu Yao was someone sent by Ye Hua. But after hearing Lan Zhengtian’s words, a look of relief appeared on her face as well.

For more than a decade, she had not only been forced to endure Fang Xiaoya’s temper, but had also been required to obey Ye Hua’s every command.

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Whenever she could no longer bear it, she had thought of ending her suffering by taking her own life.

Unfortunately, Ye Hua had countless ways to threaten and coerce her.

She had spent more than a decade living a life worse than death.

Now, at last, a turning point had arrived.

Cui Ya’s eyes darted around as she suggested, “Perhaps we could help Counselor Lu. We could let her discover Fang Xiaoya’s true identity ahead of time.”

“Don’t act rashly yet. Let’s observe a little longer. I have a feeling that this girl is not as simple as she seems.” Lan Zhengtian’s gaze darkened slightly. “It’s also possible that she wasn’t sent by Boss Ye, but was entrusted by someone else.”

Cui Ya fell into deep thought.

…

Meanwhile.

Just as Lu Yao arrived outside the police station, she was accidentally struck by a drunk man.

She stumbled several steps and nearly fell, but a uniformed officer caught and steadied her.

She smiled at him. “Officer, thank you.”

The officer gave a slight nod and turned toward the office.

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Lu Yao hurried after him and said with an even brighter smile, “Officer, may I ask where I should go to complete the formalities and meet Fang Xiaoya? I’m her lawyer.”

As she spoke, Lu Yao handed him her business card.

The officer accepted it and examined it carefully for a moment before saying with an unpleasant expression, “I haven’t heard that Fang Xiaoya hired a lawyer. Besides, this case has already been closed.”

“On what grounds was it closed?” Lu Yao asked, sensing a growing unease.

“Negligent homicide. She’ll most likely be sentenced to three to five years.” The officer handed the card back to Lu Yao and waved dismissively. “Go home. Don’t meddle in this. It’s not as simple as you think. Fang Xiaoya offended someone powerful.”

“Then… Officer, could you arrange for me to meet Fang Xiaoya?” Lu Yao pressed, unwilling to give up.

“No. She’ll be transferred this afternoon, so no visitors are allowed.” The officer rejected her coldly, then immediately walked away, shattering Lu Yao’s last hope.

Lu Yao stood outside the police station and let out a deep sigh.

Someone powerful?

There were four great families in the capital, but none of them was surnamed Song!

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