Chapter 747 - 777: The Chilling Details Behind a Seemingly Perfect Facade

If she had the bad luck to run into him, it would probably be even harder to explain.

Besides, they still weren’t sure what kind of person Gao Yuan really was.

Qin Jiao said, "If you want to go, fine. But you can’t go alone. It’s too dangerous."

Qin Xiaolan was conflicted.

"If I go by myself, I’ll just take a look. It should be fine, right? If I happen to run into Gao Yuan, I can just say I’m there on a business trip or something. I’ll just say hi and leave."

Qin Jiao shook her head.

’Her cousin was still too naive.’

She told her about Gao Yuan’s file.

She’d already told her everything else, so this was no exception. She had to make Xiao Lan understand exactly what kind of person Gao Yuan truly was.

Qin Jiao said, "There might be some hidden story behind all this, but I still hope you’ll be extra cautious."

Poisoning his parents.

A missing ex-wife.

A daughter with strange mannerisms.

A seemingly perfect Gao Yuan.

When you put all these pieces together, the more you thought about it, the more terrifying it became.

Even though it was winter and the heat was on, even Xiao Shi, who was sitting beside them, felt a chill run down her spine.

Qin Xiaolan’s mouth parted slightly.

She was reminded of the nightmares she’d been having recently.

’Even though I’m scared, I still want to go see for myself. Maybe that’s the only way I’ll be able to finally get some closure.’

’After all, he was my first love.’

Qin Xiaolan said, "Sis, I still want to go. It’s true that it’s not safe for me to go alone, but I really can’t think of anyone suitable to go with me right now."

She was so frustrated.

The people she knew best were classmates and colleagues, but she was too embarrassed to let her classmates know, and the same went for her colleagues.

Most of her colleagues knew Gao Yuan.

As for family, everyone was busy. Her sister and brother-in-law were swamped with their company and had to look after their kids—they were so busy they were practically a blur.

Everyone else was busy with their own things, too.

After all, it was already the end of the year.

Xiao Shi thought for a moment, then said, "Cousin, how about I ask Gu Xu if his friend is free? That friend of his happens to work at the local police department, and he knows about that nursing home."

It was actually the most suitable solution.

But Qin Xiaolan said worriedly, "Wouldn’t that be too much of a bother for him?"

"It’s fine. Anyway, the guy owes Gu Xu a favor."

Qin Jiao, listening from the side, started to read between the lines. She said, "Xiao Shi, that man owes Gu Xu a favor, so it makes sense he’d help Gu Xu. But Xiao Lan’s situation is our family’s business."

Xiao Shi knew she couldn’t hide it from her sister, and she’d never intended to.

She said candidly, "Sis, Gu Xu wants to date me. He’s pursuing me, and I’m evaluating him."

Qin Jiao: "..."

Actually, Qin Jiao had noticed some signs for a while. She had a feeling that Gu Xu’s feelings for Xiao Shi weren’t ordinary. But there was a six-year age gap, and back then, it was Gu Xu who taught Xiao Shi Sanda.

In the beginning, Xiao Shi would come home black and blue, her body covered in bruises. It broke Su Yun’s heart.

She’d complain about how that Gu Xu didn’t know how to go easy on her.

But at the time, Xiao Shi would comfort Su Yun in return, saying it was the only way she could learn for real.

And in fact, Xiao Shi’s skills were indeed excellent. In her senior year of high school, two hoodlums cornered her and another female classmate.

Her classmate was so scared she collapsed, unable to move a single step, just sitting on the ground and crying.

But it was Xiao Shi who charged forward and took down both hoodlums in a few swift moves.

Then, with the help of a passerby, she had the two scoundrels hauled off to the police station.