"Why don't you come to my house and sit for a while?" Xie Yingying suggested after Sun Xiaomeng finished her call.

"Alright, then forgive us for the intrusion." Bai Wenrou nodded in agreement.

Xie Yingying didn't pay her further attention, directly shifted the gear, turned the steering wheel, and reversed the car until she reached the villa entrance, then stopped.

Then, she gradually backed the car into the garage of the villa courtyard.

Bai Wenrou and Sun Xiaomeng also got into their car, drove it to the villa entrance, opened the doors, and got out, entering the villa lobby with Xie Yingying.

"Please, take a seat!"

Xie Yingying pointed at the central sofa seats and politely gestured, then sat on a sofa nearby.

Bai Wenrou and Sun Xiaomeng didn't hold back, they sat down generously. The three fell silent, and the villa was plunged into quiet.

To break the atmosphere, Bai Wenrou initiated a chat, while Xie Yingying seemed somewhat absent-minded, responding sporadically, thoughts elsewhere.

Soon, the middle-aged woman they met on their first visit, the villa's housekeeper, brought a tray with three drinks and served them individually.

"Aunt Qiu, today you get the afternoon off, you should go home and see your grandson!"

Xie Yingying snapped back to reality, and instructed the middle-aged woman.

Clearly, she intended to send her away.

Though Aunt Qiu was trustworthy, the upcoming matters were too confidential to disclose. If the Qi family found out, it would spell big trouble for her.

Until the Qi family fell from power, she must keep the evidence against them a secret!

"Alright, miss."

Aunt Qiu quickly understood the task at hand.

After properly placing her tray down, she removed her apron, changed her clothes, and headed out with her bag.

"Officer Bai, had you investigated me before?"

Watching Aunt Qiu depart, Xie Yingying withdrew her gaze, gingerly stirred her drink with a straw, and asked quietly.

"Sort of investigated, yes."

Bai Wenrou took a sip of her drink, didn't deny it, and nodded.

Though currently suspended, she lacked direct authority to investigate, instead she obtained leads and information indirectly from colleagues.

"No wonder. I wondered why you would seek me out."

Xie Yingying gave her a meaningful look but said no more.

"Miss Xie, may I boldly ask if you have any compelling evidence?" Bai Wenrou suddenly queried, her tone probing.

"Actually, I'm not exactly sure what evidence there is, but before my father passed, he gave me a USB drive, claiming it contained evidence of the Qi family's crimes. He advised me, should the Qi family insist on harming me, to hand it over to the police in exchange for safety."

After some hesitation, Xie Yingying candidly shared her experience without concealing any details.

She also expressed her position: "I've kept this USB drive carefully all along, too frightened to look, fearing it would lead me down a path of no return! Moreover, I hadn't planned on handing it to the police—partly because your uncle was framed by them and ended up in prison, and I worry others won't dare confront the Qi family. If the matter is exposed, I'll be in greater danger..."

"On the other hand, I fear that once the situation escalates, the Qi family would first come after me! I'm just a woman, I can't possibly contend with them. These past few days, I've increasingly sensed danger, especially with the Qi family's attitude, making me anxious and fearful! I'm worried I'll silently end up like my father, harmed without a trace."

"To survive, I've decided to provide the evidence to you! If I still had a way out, I would keep preserving this evidence without letting anyone know!"

After she spoke, Xie Yingying visibly relaxed, seemingly relieved after sharing the thoughts burdening her heart.

Bai Wenrou smiled slightly, as she said: "Miss Xie, this decision is absolutely wise! It not only ensures your personal safety but also protects many others from harm, as a kind of redemption for your father's misdeeds."

Once possessed with the evidence, aided by Ye Xuan's influence and skill, bringing down the Qi family would cease being difficult, and her uncle could soon be released, his name cleared!

Xie Yingying smiled wryly, indifferent to Bai Wenrou's words.

She acted entirely for herself, merely to safeguard her life! Others' survival was no concern of hers. She wasn't noble or grand.

Ding-dong!

The three engaged in idle chat for a while, when suddenly, the doorbell rang outside, grabbing their attention in the room.

Xie Yingying furrowed her brows, glanced toward the door, and got up to head outside.

At the entrance, through the electronic screen on the wall, she clearly viewed the scene outside the yard.

Standing outside was a man clad in casual suit, with several burly men lined behind him, seemingly bodyguards!

Upon seeing the suited man, Xie Yingying's expression changed abruptly.

Because they were all Qi family members! Especially the young man at the forefront, Qi Feiyang, whom she previously dated. He was also her current greatest fear.

Taking a deep breath, Xie Yingying turned back and said, "Officer Bai, Qi Feiyang is here with others!"

Bai Wenrou slightly frowned and asked, "Do you need us to step aside?"

Without a thought, Xie Yingying replied, "No need... Just stay here, with more people, he won't dare act recklessly!"

Her tone was somewhat awkward, her heart lacking courage, naturally unwilling to face Qi Feiyang alone.

Having them there made her feel slightly at ease, less frightened!

"Alright then, let him in! It's a good chance to meet this well-known Qi family gentleman!" Bai Wenrou remarked calmly.

Though Xie Yingying feared Qi Feiyang, she didn't. Since he came to her, she would confront him and spar.

"Okay."

Xie Yingying agreed, suppressing her inner fear, opened the door and went out.

"Feiyang, you're here? I really missed you…"

Xie Yingying approached the gate flirtatiously, warmly greeting Qi Feiyang.

She simultaneously entered the electronic gate's password, it automatically opened, allowing Qi Feiyang and his people to enter the yard.

"Yingying darling, haven't seen you these past days, I missed you so much. How's life lately?" Qi Feiyang feigned concern with a false smile.

"Feiyang, I'm quite well."

Xie Yingying moved forward, hugging Qi Feiyang's arm, speaking crisply.

"Really? Mind if I come in to sit?" Qi Feiyang asked.

"I don't mind at all! Feiyang, come in. But I've guests at home today, hope you don't mind!"

Xie Yingying motioned toward the villa, extending an inviting gesture, and led the way.

Guests?

A dark glint flitted across Qi Feiyang's eyes, without responding, he stepped toward the villa.

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