Li Ning looked grim and glared angrily at Mei Tian Sha Zi and Li Tianyi.

Both stood on opposite sides, eyes burning with anger, with their unwilling emotions quite apparent.

Li Chengyan looked weary and spoke: "I don't know what you're fighting over, but I only want to ask one question. Are you connected to the fugitive in any way? If so, you'd better think about how to get through this crisis! The National Security Bureau and the police are working together; do you think this is a small matter? Sooner or later, they'll trace it back to you!"

Li Ning: "Big brother is right. Instead of pooling our efforts to overcome the difficulty, we're fighting amongst ourselves!"

Mei Tian Sha Zi and Li Tianyi immediately dropped their expressions, reverting to how they were before.

This quick change in expression left Li Ning and Li Chengyan in amazement. When would they be able to achieve such skills?

At that moment, Li Tianyi's phone rang; it was the butler calling.

"Sir, people from the National Security Bureau are here. They said they want to take your statement."

It seems what you fear most often happens!

Even though Lingzi was taken away, police have been guarding the entrance to his house, not allowing anyone to leave.

Now that they have come with unkind intentions, Li Tianyi naturally needed to adjust his demeanor to deal with it.

"Understood, I'll head down now."

Li Tianyi hung up the phone, exhibiting a humble demeanor, the same as before.

——

Li Tianyi went down the stairs, Director Nie accompanied by Song Jiamin and the captain of the search team seated in the living room, exuding a formidable aura.

Mei Tian Sha Zi, Li Chengyan, and Li Ning followed him downstairs, gathering in the living room.

"Mr. Li, we found a passage in your basement. Although it's been destroyed, we have reason to suspect that the captured fugitive escaped through the passage from your house."

Li Tianyi: "..."

Li Tianyi remained calm and responded unhurriedly, "Director Nie, your words are purely speculative. How can you be certain that this matter is related to me?"

Song Jiamin recorded Li Tianyi's words, noticing his calm demeanor, as if he did not care about the situation at all. This led her to suspect that Li Tianyi must have developed a strategy to respond.

Otherwise, he wouldn't remain so composed.

"Although the house is mine, digging an underground passage isn't a simple task. It requires significant manpower and resources, and it could be discovered easily. Considering the time I've resided here and the size of the passage, Director Nie, do you think I can accomplish all of this?"

Song Jiamin paused, observing Li Tianyi's subtle movements and expressions, then pulled out her phone to send a message.

She needed to inform Nan Qiao about everything here!

Director Nie continued to ask, "So you claim to know nothing about the underground passage?"

"Of course, I knew nothing about it. I've only been in Jing City for a short time; I don't have time to do all this."

Li Tianyi added, "My wife Mei Tian Sha Zi, a stranger in Hua Country, is a weak woman unable to do such things. We were victims, not accomplices."

Upon hearing this, Director Nie recalled what Nan Qiao had said.

Nan Qiao had anticipated that since Li Tianyi took Lingzi in, he'd surely have a way to clear his name and become an outsider.

Coming to take a statement was essentially procedural to see if any new information could be unearthed.

Director Nie asked again, "As far as I know, your wife is from Dao Country, and the fugitive we captured is also from Dao Country. Do they truly not know each other?"

Li Tianyi conveyed the question to Mei Tian Sha Zi in Dao Country language. Although Mei Tian Sha Zi understood, she pretended not to comprehend at the time.

Mei Tian Sha Zi replied in Dao Country language, while Li Tianyi intended to translate, but Song Jiamin quickly spoke fluent Dao Country language, engaging directly with Mei Tian Sha Zi and bypassing Li Tianyi.

Mei Tian Sha Zi didn't expect such fluent Dao Country language from someone so young like Song Jiamin and spoke so well.

Mei Tian Sha Zi responded to each question, and the questions posed by Song Jiamin were tricky, requiring a calm and meticulous person to avoid letting something slip.

Once the statement was completed, Li Tianyi led everyone to leave.

Li Tianyi asked, "Are the guards outside still not retreating?"

"Mr. Li, please bear with it for two more days. Once we thoroughly handle this matter and ensure your personal safety is not threatened, we can safely retreat, right? We're doing this for your benefit."

Li Tianyi: "..."

Listen to that, what kind of talk is that, claiming to be for their benefit?

In fact, it's just an excuse to monitor their every move, yet they can't refuse and have to smile and say thank you.

This feeling is truly stifling.

...

In the car, Song Jiamin called Nan Qiao.

"Qiaoqiao, Li Tianyi keeps denying everything, repeatedly saying he doesn't know anything. The surveillance in his house is broken, and we can't track the comings and goings of people. We can't determine when Lingzi arrived at his house or when she left."

Song Jiamin's tone was filled with helplessness and unwillingness.

Director Nie said, "Xiao Song, don't let personal emotions affect your work. Li Tianyi might be innocent, you shouldn't be too hasty."

Nan Qiao: "Director Nie makes a good point. Without evidence, we can't let assumptions guide us."

"I understand. I won't act like this in the future," Song Jiamin replied with a smile.

Director Nie added, "But speaking of coincidences, I still feel there's something off with Li Tianyi."

Song Jiamin: "..."

So, was Director Nie the one who said that now?

Was Director Nie possessed?

Song Jiamin looked at Director Nie, her eyes revealing inquisitiveness.

"Don't look at me that way. I'm just teaching you how to work, but I also need to express my own thoughts in a timely manner."

Song Jiamin: "..."

Fine, what you say makes sense, very reasonable.

"While we have the time, check everywhere in Li Tianyi's house for secret rooms. I will go to Lingzi's interrogation room and try my approach."

Director Nie: "Qiaoqiao, thank you for your hard work."

"You're welcome. It's my honor to contribute to the country."

Nan Qiao hung up the phone and informed Li Yehan about the situation over there.

"I'm heading inside. Inform me if there are any updates."

Nan Qiao entered the interrogation room alone.

Upon hearing the door open, Lingzi did not raise her head and kept it lowered.

"Nan Qiao, what are you doing here again? I repeat, I know nothing!"

"Your head didn't lift, yet you knew it was me by the footsteps. That's quite impressive."

Lingzi: "..."

That was a mistake.

Nan Qiao sat down and placed a box of sushi on the table.

"Hungry? Have some."

Lingzi raised her head, her eyes red and bloodshot, dark circles under her eyes.

Days of hiding left her unable to eat or sleep properly, almost developing persecution paranoia, suspecting everyone and everything around her.

"Don't worry, I didn't poison it. Besides, you're already a prisoner; what's there to fear about dying?"

Nan Qiao took out the key, unlocking the handcuff on Lingzi's right hand to facilitate her eating.

Lingzi remained vigilant, "What do you really want?"

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