I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 304 - 284: Twists and Turns

"You continue speaking," An Jian nodded to indicate.

Helian An took out his notebook and opened it.

"On the night of the 25th, there was moonlight, around eleven o’clock. Ms. Li Lianhua had just put her rambunctious son to bed and was about to draw the curtains when she unintentionally saw two men tugging at each other across the river. The distance and the night made it hard to see their faces, but it was clear that they were of similar height, one wearing a blue cloth shirt and the other a white shirt.

Just as Chen Dong had been photographed a few days prior, we managed to get our hands on it with some effort and asked Li Lianhua to identify them. She pointed out that the person in the white shirt was Chen Dong, and surprisingly, she also identified the man in the blue shirt as Li Youcai. She is absolutely certain."

"Is there an issue with Li Lianhua? Has she been investigated?"

Little Chao: "Captain, Li Lianhua is thirty-one years old this year and works as a dough master at the second state-run restaurant, specializing in steamed buns. The manager and colleagues speak highly of her, saying her buns are delicious and she’s diligent and enthusiastic. She never hesitates to help anyone in need and has gained great favor among her colleagues."

"That shows she’s of good character. Someone like this wouldn’t have a reason to lie."

Helian An: "Captain, she might not be lying. Perhaps she really did see Li Youcai push Chen Dong into the river."

An Jian looked at Helian An, making his skin crawl. He quickly raised his hands in surrender: "I was wrong; one must never make groundless speculation when there is no evidence."

An Jian withdrew his gaze, and only then did Helian An breathe a sigh of relief. When investigating a case, the captain is unyielding!

"Anything else regarding Li Lianhua?"

Helian An: "Three years ago, Li Lianhua met her current husband, and after catching each other’s eyes, they got married. Her husband shares her surname, Li He Ping, and is a buyer at the second state-run restaurant. At that time, Li Lianhua didn’t have a job, so after their marriage, Li He Ping introduced her to the restaurant as a dough master. It is said that Li Lianhua learned to steam buns because Li He Ping privately sought a retired veteran to teach her."

"Then it seems Li He Ping truly cares for Li Lianhua."

Little Chao: "Really? Captain, you don’t suspect Li Lianhua has emotional entanglements with Chen Dong’s group, do you?"

"You’re overthinking it."

"Wen Yu and Hongfei, you two continue to go through the files. Helian An and Duke of Thunder, you two go keep an eye on Li Youcai."

Little Chao panicked: "Captain, what about me?"

"You’ll be stationed at the office. Don’t fall asleep." "Ming Yue and I will keep an eye on Li Lianhua. I just have a feeling there’s something odd about her. Alright, everyone to their tasks. Break up."

At this time, Li Lianhua can only be at home taking care of her child, so the two headed to the ground floor of her apartment.

"Look around, see if you can spot anything?"

Jiang Mingyue: "..." So, never underestimate someone’s intelligence.

Since there is not only her in this world, now involved in official matters, being more open doesn’t seem to matter much, especially since she trusts Yan Jinzhi.

Sigh! Speaking of Yan Jinzhi, she really misses him. Who knows how he’s faring over there?

Darkness fell, hiding in an inconspicuous place, there was nothing suspicious, spiritual power like a beam of light, the room on the second floor of the far left of the courtyard was empty, then searched the whole compound.

But regrettably, no one was found.

"The entire family of three isn’t home."

"What day is it today?"

"The last day of the month, payday." Jiang Mingyue suddenly realized. Today is another exciting day for Qingshan Village.

"Do you think the couple might have gone to give their wages to the elderly?"

"That’s possible. Let’s wait a bit."

"Gurgle gurgle..." A rhythmic sound echoed in the dark, any embarrassment entirely concealed by the night.

"Cough cough... Yueyue, shall I go ask for some water to satiate the hunger?"

Jiang Mingyue: "..." Once more, eyes opened wide, but when thinking of their day’s busy work, An Jian, as well, is the same age as her second elder brother. It’s heartbreaking!

Just when he should be eating, but today he seems to have eaten nothing.

Except for a corn bun.

Can’t have someone faint from hunger in the alley, can we? Jiang Mingyue fished out two eggs from her pocket.

"Here."

Though it was difficult to see in the shadow, the warm eggs clutched in his hands made their nature apparent.

"Brother, thanks, but I can’t eat alone. Here, this one’s for you." An Jian divided one, simultaneously pulling her from the shadows to stand under the faint moonlight by the tree.

"You eat, don’t forget I went home and ate my fill," Jiang Mingyue returned it, "Your eggs, I cooked some for you."

"Thanks! Thanks! It’s nice having someone care for you!" An Jian wasn’t shy, he was truly starving.

Jiang Mingyue was moved: "Good that you understand, a man still needs a family to restrain him."