Chapter 60, 9978

“I understand what you’re getting at—you hope that if I, like the other girls, were to be gang-raped, I’d step forward, identify the perpetrators, fight for justice on behalf of the other girls, and prevent such misfortune from befalling those who might face the same fate.”

Song Qingtian straightened up, holding her daughter in her arms, as if she had completely transformed into a different person.

Ling Hanyu looked at her and felt as though he hardly recognized her anymore.

Song Qingtian, too, seemed weighed down. When she mentioned gang rape, she recalled an incident from her high school days involving a female classmate.

On her way home from school, she was dragged away from the bus stop by several people.

Those individuals were truly vicious at the time.

Her classmate screamed for help, but the bystanders were shockingly indifferent, merely watching coldly. Later, her parents went to the bus stop and cried out in desperation.

In the end, those perpetrators claimed that it was the victim’s family members who had shouted for help.

Of course, everyone knew that no one dared to intervene in front of such evil people.

Yet that precious life was tragically cut short—such a heartbreaking loss!

That’s why she couldn’t let the criminals get away scot-free.

As for Zhou Zishan and Song Yinyin’s wrongdoing against her, that was another matter entirely.

The police officer also took it very seriously: “It seems you’ve been quite wise.”

“Wise? Not really, but… here’s how it all unfolded. I know all three of them. Song Yinyin is the daughter of my father’s younger brother. However, this younger brother isn’t my father’s biological sibling; he was brought into our family by the nanny who cared for my grandfather when he was very old. Later, my father and grandfather fell out over the nanny and parted ways, with my father going off on his own.”

Song Qingtian handed Ling Nuonuo, whom she was holding, to Ling Hanyu standing nearby and invited the police officer to take a seat.

The officer thanked her, and Song Qingtian turned to Aunt Chen: “Aunt Chen, tea, please.”

Only then did Song Qingtian sit down herself.

She continued: “Ever since she was little, Song Yinyin’s father has been an alcoholic and a gambler, even addicted to drugs. As a result, Song Yinyin didn’t have a good life. She also inherited some of her father’s bad traits—she fought and brawled at school, even got involved in illegal abortions, and eventually transferred schools only to be expelled.”

At this moment, Ling Hanyu, now seated with his daughter in his arms, gazed deeply into the distance, as if seeing a completely unfamiliar Song Qingtian.

Song Qingtian went on: “But she’s terribly jealous of me—jealous of my parents, my wealth, my status, everything about me, including my husband.”

The police officer couldn’t help but glance at Ling Hanyu sitting beside him as he continued taking notes.

Song Qingtian added: “Because of this, she wanted to steal my husband and break up my family. But since my parents are financially well-off, she didn’t dare to provoke me lightly.”

Thinking of Father Song and Mother Song made Song Qingtian feel rather heavy-hearted.

If it weren’t for their doting daughter, perhaps they could have been a bit happier.

Ling Hanyu furrowed his brow, staring intently at Song Qingtian.

Feeling uncomfortable?

Song Qingtian took a deep breath: “But three months ago, my parents passed away. She figured I’d be left with no support. Besides being obsessed with my husband, I don’t know anything else—I can’t do a thing, just constantly try to please him. My husband despises and detests me, so she saw her chance. She’s come to my door repeatedly, even urging me to do outrageous things. At first, I did listen to her—she called me ‘sister,’ and I thought she was being nice to me. But in the end…”

Song Qingtian hesitated for a moment: “Later, when I realized her true intentions, I started keeping my distance. Occasionally, when I lost my temper, I’d fight back. Recently, she’s been in a lot of trouble and unable to carry out her plans, so she turned her attention to me. The other day, I went out to meet a friend—a friend who’d gotten into trouble before, and I’d rescued him. Because I was short on money, I went to borrow some, only to find Song Yinyin waiting outside my door. Was it coincidence or stalking? I’m not sure.”

Ling Hanyu’s expression grew even more grim. So it was Qin Xiaotian she’d saved?

The police officer kept taking notes.

“What you’re most concerned about is the incident where I drank the drug—surely you’ve got evidence? It’s true that they drugged me, isn’t it?”

Finally, Song Qingtian got to the heart of the matter.

The police officer was equally direct: “Ms. Song Qingtian, your thinking is clear, and these details must be true.”

“That’s right. They dragged me in and forcibly poured strong liquor laced with drugs into me. The effects kicked in quickly, but when I woke up, I was by my husband’s side. You can ask him about the rest. As for Zhou Zishan and Kong Yuxiao, they’re classmates of Song Yinyin and have long had dealings with her.”

After listening, the police officer turned to Ling Hanyu.

Ling Hanyu wasn’t in a hurry to present evidence; he was only interested in one question: “Did all three of them drag you in?”

The police officer looked puzzled—how could he possibly answer such a straightforward question?

Song Qingtian was speechless. Had she gone deaf?

Didn’t she already say it?

“Yes!”

In an instant, Ling Hanyu’s face turned icy cold.

He looked at the police officer and gave a firm order: “If you have any business, see my secretary—he was there that day, too.”

“…” The police officer was dumbfounded. Was this cooperation?

Ling Hanyu stood up and carried his daughter upstairs.

“Aunt Chen, see the guest out—come up here!”

Song Qingtian felt utterly drained. She glanced back one last time, knowing she still had to see the police officer out.

Moreover, she needed to explain—not just explain, but also help!

End of Chapter 60: Chapter 60