I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 262 - 259: A Heartless Ming Yue

Luckily, she followed along, about five hundred meters down, they discovered more than ten old locust trees. Even if they had the manpower, digging through more than ten one by one to check, would also be quite torturous.

Hongfei: "Captain An, what about this?"

An Jian looked at Jiang Mingyue: "Mr. Jiang..."

Jiang Mingyue closed her eyes. From Yuan Qingqing’s perspective, she didn’t choose but directly headed to one old locust tree.

Directly headed to one old locust tree?

There was more than one path up the mountain.

One, two, three...

Suddenly, a ladder-like cliff shortcut came into view.

If one were to climb from that side, they would directly hit the only unique old locust tree. As long as they’re not bringing a body up to bury, but just carrying incense to burn, not wanting to draw attention, it is completely possible.

No, to Yuan Qingqing, that route is the optimal solution.

"Captain An, a hundred meters ahead, do you see it? The one next to the torch tree."

"Follow me."

"Mr. Dong and Forensic Doctor Qi, it’s up to you now." Soon, they dug out a rotting sack under the old locust tree roots.

Forensic Doctor Qi took gloves from his assistant and put them on, peeled open the fibers, and the first thing revealed was a skull.

Everyone present gasped, even though they are in this line of work and had anticipated this, Nanxi City is a small county, over the years, they’ve only dealt with minor cases, within their expectations, nothing like what they see now.

"There are notches on the joint bones, likely left by cutting tools. Based on these marks, it’s initially judged to be a household bone chopping knife. The bones turned black, it’s undoubtedly poisoning, whether it’s Mandala Poison needs to be tested back at the lab..."

"Captain An, without Yuan Qingqing’s on-site identification, would it be inappropriate for us to take the bones back on our own? "

"That woman who doesn’t shed tears until she sees the coffin, are you still hoping for her on-site identification? Enough, just take it. Remember, this isn’t a gravesite, there’s not even a tombstone. Our police dogs accidentally came across unnamed bones, or maybe we caught a group of grave robbers who we traced back to this spot, isn’t making things up up to us?"

Everyone: "..."

The bones were completely retrieved, and after a forensic group of experts compared the bones overnight, they confirmed them to belong to missing Yao Qiu, and found Mandala Poison toxins from the bones.

Yuan Qingqing initially did not admit, but when she learned that a button from her clothing was found in the sack, along with a medicine bottle from the flowerpot of her home’s Four Seasons Red, all defenses collapsed in an instant.

She ultimately confessed, went to identify the scene again, all procedures quickly concluded, just waiting for the court’s verdict.

After a sleepless night, Jiang Mingyue seized the chance to hurry home for some rest.

An Jian caught up on a bicycle.

"Why are you running so fast? I’ll take you."

"No need."

An Jian seemed not to hear, still rode parallel to her.

Jiang Mingyue suddenly had a thought: Could An Jian like her? She’s good-looking, and they’re about the same age.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt she figured out the truth.

No, she needs to make it clear, she already has her disaster-attracting husband.

"Ahem... An Jian," Don’t love me, there will be no result, but it suddenly turned into: "Do you have a significant other?"

Rarely, she managed to stump him.

"Significant other? Why do I need one? Isn’t it better for one person to eat till full without worrying about a whole family?" His interest was all in solving cases. Bringing a partner would just mean having to listen to her nagging. How troublesome! Life is just a few decades, he doesn’t want to live like that.

Jiang Mingyue was speechless, thinking, well, he’s probably going to be single for life.

She thought he liked her just now, but with someone like him, even Diao Chan wouldn’t dare say she could win him over.

Dropping her off at the door, An Jian also stopped, adding: "Remember, set off early tonight, the Gan Institute is hosting dinner at the Second National Restaurant. It’s a tradition, every time a major case is cracked, the Gan Institute hosts, I’ll come to pick you up then."

Jiang Mingyue waved her hand: "No need, I’ll go by myself." She’s very familiar with Second National.

Whether An Jian heard it or not, Jiang Mingyue couldn’t tell, but he picked up his bike’s handlebars, turned it around, and rode away, hearing the sound of his bell, there was a group of kids playing in front.

"A full moon, you’re doing great. Just started your job and you’ve already been out all night. Wouldn’t it be better to quit if it’s so tiring?"

Up on the wall, Jiang Ming’an pushed aside a sycamore branch showing his face.

Jiang Mingyue looked up and quickly chuckled: "Brother, my dear brother, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have chased after the excitement. I promise not to do it next time, to come back early, and never stay out all night again."

Jiang Ming’an sneered: "Like I’d believe you."

"Brother, what about trust between people?"

"Haha! I have it, do you?"

What a soul-piercing question!

"Let me ask you, how did you leave a note? Last night both your elder brothers came to my dorm."

What?

"I’ll come back and explain it to them."

Jiang Ming’an glanced at the dark circles under her eyes, sighed: "You better just get some sleep. I already explained it to them yesterday, and they know you live with me. Since I’m covering for you, they won’t worry, they’ll be assured."

"Alright then, thanks brother, I’ll go in and sleep."

Jiang Ming’an: "..." Not any struggles left? Surely she’s still that heartless kid.

Qingshan Village, Third Branch of the Jiang Family

These past two days, Jiang Mingyue’s absence made the third branch seem soulless, the meals lost their usual aroma, laughter wasn’t as sincere, even the mountain breeze didn’t feel as cool and comfortable.

"Mom, don’t worry, didn’t Big Brother say Yueyue is busy with work, and Yueyue is staying at his place, she surely is fine." Jiang Zhenmei felt she tried her best, but could only offer such words to comfort their mother. It’s been two days and it seemed ineffective.

Jiang Zhenmei was also quite troubled. This kind of matter can’t be relied on their two brothers, who are too straightforward.

No way out, she turned to her sister-in-law.

Xia Xiaosi also felt helpless, this mother-in-law’s willpower was so fickle, she was just comforted for a few seconds before it lost effect again.

But no choice, it’s her mother, no conditions to meet them, she’d have to create some.

"Mom..." Just as she said a word, she heard Xiao Ran’s small steps. Xia Xiaosi felt like salvation arrived.

"Third Aunt, what to do if Coal wants to eat carrots? The carrots in the backyard only has a few green leaves, not yet fully grown, elder sister said they’re not ready to eat."

Unclear if it was something Xiao Ran said, or just touching something, but suddenly, Mrs. Jiang who was downcast just now, was filled with the strength to reclaim lost lands.

"Your sister said they’re not ready, then we won’t eat them. No worry, let’s go, Third Aunt will take you to the next village to gather leftover carrots."

"Oh! Great, Coal, go go, we’ve got food now."

Watching that old and small pair and the rabbit riding off on a tricycle, quickly disappearing, the two women at home hurriedly grabbed tools to go tend to the field work, afraid a moment’s delay would bring Mrs. Jiang back unexpectedly.