Chapter 233: Catching One Mistake After Another

“You?”

Song Qingtian stared at Ling Hanyu with wide, startled eyes.

“There’s a living, breathing person right here—someone who eats and drinks! And you still want to make arrangements?”

But the next moment, Ling Hanyu had already pressed his lips against hers.

Song Qingtian felt a sudden rush of heat in her face, her mind went blank, and all thought vanished.

Song Yinyin was furious.

She glared coldly at Song Qingtian, clenching her fists tightly.

“Why should she have any advantage over me? What does Song Qingtian even have that I don’t?”

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Yet she also saw those people approaching.

“Small impatience leads to great chaos; one must learn to endure,” she told herself. She would hold back for now.

“Sister…”

Song Yinyin cried, and Song Qingtian snapped out of her daze. She pushed Ling Hanyu away forcefully and bit her lip.

“Damn your grandmother’s legs!”

Song Qingtian forced herself to calm down and looked at Ling Hanyu.

“Director Ling, have you lost your mind?”

Over the past two weeks, Song Qingtian had believed she’d been doing an excellent job of self-restraint. But this one slip-up had almost ruined everything.

Fortunately, Song Yinyin had shouted just in time; otherwise, who knew what might have happened.

Song Qingtian managed a weak smile.

During the two weeks she’d spent trying to resist Ling Hanyu, she’d initially found it hard to get used to—her body’s yearning was simply too strong to control.

But Ling Hanyu had set such a good example that she couldn’t bring herself to pounce on him.

So she’d just kept pushing it down.

After a few times, it had become second nature.

Eventually, she stopped thinking about his body altogether and began to notice other qualities instead.

Ling Hanyu possessed a boldness and charisma that no other man had, along with an unparalleled, striking presence. He was quick-witted and wise—qualities most people simply didn’t possess.

Who wouldn’t like something so exceptional? Even if they didn’t, they’d still take a second look.

Song Qingtian didn’t like Ling Hanyu, but she’d always admired him.

Perhaps it was because she’d admired him so much that she’d grown attached.

Still, Song Qingtian didn’t think there was anything wrong with that.

She’d admired Secretary Yang before, too, and nothing bad had come of it.

But that kiss just now…

Song Qingtian was completely taken aback. It was an indescribable feeling.

“Once we’re inside, don’t say a word. If they dare so much as lay a finger on you, this won’t be over.”

Ling Hanyu lifted Song Qingtian’s chin. “Just who are you, anyway?”

Song Qingtian frowned. She’d thought Ling Hanyu liked her—that’s why he was so obsessed with finding out who she was!

Song Qingtian said, “Take good care of Nuonuo.”

“Is that all?”

Ling Hanyu tightened his grip, refusing to let go of Song Qingtian.

Song Qingtian pushed him away. “They’re here.”

She forcibly pushed Ling Hanyu aside and turned to face the people who had come looking for her.

“Are you Song Qingtian?”

The visitor showed their ID, and Song Qingtian cooperated fully.

Ling Hanyu tugged at her hand, not wanting her to leave.

But she still followed the others.

Song Qingtian got into the car and looked at Ling Hanyu. “Take care of Nuonuo.”

Ling Hanyu stood by, watching Song Qingtian with a blank expression, saying nothing.

But as soon as Song Qingtian left, Ling Hanyu headed straight back to the hospital.

He called to arrange for someone to come, and Song Yinyin hurried after him. “Jiefu, I’ve thought about this too—it might just be a misunderstanding.”

Ling Hanyu went straight to the hospital to see Song Haichang’s body.

The ward had already been sealed off, and law enforcement officers were there to block anyone from entering.

Ling Hanyu stayed put until Yang Yifan arrived with his team, then finally left.

Song Qingtian was taken in for questioning, and she remained remarkably calm throughout.

They couldn’t get much out of her, and given her earlier attitude, she wasn’t treated harshly either.

Still, murder is a very serious charge, and Song Qingtian wasn’t having an easy time. She wasn’t allowed to sleep late at night, and there were constant interrogations.

When Ling Hanyu came, Song Qingtian was still being questioned.

It took more than an hour before the two finally met.

Song Qingtian was so exhausted she was half-asleep, and when she saw Ling Hanyu, her gaze was glazed over.

Ling Hanyu walked in to check on Song Qingtian, and she immediately threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly and falling asleep.

Ling Hanyu looked down at Song Qingtian, his face deathly pale.

The accompanying staff entered the room to take a look, and Ling Hanyu spoke up: “If my wife really did kill someone, I’ll show no mercy. But if she didn’t, I won’t hold this against you today—I’ll just sit here for a while.”

The visitors glanced at each other and then left.

Normally, this kind of thing wouldn’t be allowed.

But Ling Hanyu was different. His company was so huge that no department dared ignore it; without him, A City’s tax revenue would be in trouble.

Besides, they weren’t trying to destroy evidence—they just wanted to take a quick look.

And once they’d seen it, they just wanted to hold her for a bit, keep her company for a while.

What can you say?

They even opened the surveillance cameras, making an exception for now. If she really was guilty, they wouldn’t hesitate to act.

The real problem was that their investigation might end up catching the wrong person again.

They’d already made a mistake last time, and now they were at it again.

One person gets caught by mistake, another gets help—and now they’ve messed up again.

How could such bad luck keep falling on them?

End of Chapter 233: Catching One Mistake After Another