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“Okay, I’ll ask her,” Chen Ran said. “But how do you know so much?”

“Because I’m a police officer,” Hua Jiaming replied. “We have special channels and sources of information.”

Although Chen Ran had some doubts, he didn't ask any further questions. He sensed that Hua Jiaming hadn't fully revealed the truth, but he believed that Hua Xiaoyu definitely knew more.

The celebrations continued, and everyone was having a blast. However, in Chen Ran's heart, a subtle change had occurred that night. He began to re-examine the case and the relationship between Hua Jiaming and Hua Xiaoyu. He sensed that a greater secret was hidden behind the case, and that his entanglement with Hua Xiaoyu and Hua Jiaming had only just begun.

On his way home, Chen Ran kept thinking about Hua Jiaming's words. He decided to go find Hua Xiaoyu the next day and ask her what she knew. However, when he got home, he found a letter from Hua Xiaoyu waiting for him.

Chen Ran opened the envelope; the handwriting inside trembled slightly, but every word deeply touched his heart:

Dear Chen Ran:

By the time you read this letter, I will have already left this city. I know you have many questions for me, but I also know there are some things I cannot tell you in person.

What I want to tell you is that I am not a simple woman. My life and my past are full of complicated stories. I have taken many wrong paths and made choices against my conscience in order to survive. However, I have never forgotten my original aspirations, and I have been striving to find my own place in the world.

I know this case has confused you. I'm not intentionally hiding anything from you, but there are some things I simply can't tell you in person. However, I hope you can believe that everything I did was to protect myself and the people I love.

My brother once told me that you are a smart and sensitive man, and that you would surely understand my predicament. I hope that when you read this letter, you will give me a chance to tell you the truth of everything myself.

Please believe me, I will never hurt you. You are the person I least want to let down in this life.

Yours truly, Hua Xiaoyu

Chen Ran looked at the letter, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He felt both disappointed and a glimmer of hope. He realized that both Hua Xiaoyu and Hua Jiaming harbored their own secrets, and these secrets seemed to be connected to this case. He decided to continue investigating the case more deeply and uncover the truth.

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The next morning, Chen Ran went to the police station and found Hua Jiaming.

"I want to talk to you about Hua Xiaoyu," Chen Ran said, getting straight to the point.

A hint of surprise flashed in Hua Jiaming's eyes. "What do you want to know?"

“I want to know everything about her,” Chen Ran said firmly. “There must be a bigger secret behind this case, and Hua Xiaoyu is the only one who knows the truth.”

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Hua Jiaming was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Alright, I'll tell you everything I know."

Hua Jiaming began to tell the story of him and Hua Xiaoyu. They were siblings, but not born to the same parents. Hua Xiaoyu's biological mother died early, and Hua's father later married Hua Jiaming's mother, so Hua Xiaoyu became Hua Jiaming's stepsister.

Hua Xiaoyu was exceptionally intelligent from a young age, but she didn't use her intelligence for good. She started mingling in society early on, engaging in various illegal activities, including fraud and theft. To protect her, Hua Jiaming repeatedly helped her resolve these situations, even taking the blame for her himself.

However, Hua Xiaoyu did not change because of this; she became increasingly entangled in it until one day, she made a grave mistake, becoming involved in a large-scale fraud case. Fearing being held accountable, she left the city and went into hiding under an assumed name.

Hua Jiaming had been searching for her until one day he received a letter from his sister. In the letter, she said she knew she had made a mistake, but needed time to make amends. Hua Jiaming knew that his sister was no longer the same person she used to be; she had begun to re-examine her life.

Chapter 73: Giving Her Redemption

Just as Chen Ran was listening intently, Hua Jiaming suddenly stopped. "That's all I know." He looked at Chen Ran. "I hope you can find her and help her find redemption."

Chen Ran was silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you for telling me all this. I will find her and help her confront her past."

Over the next few days, Chen Ran used various channels to search for Hua Xiaoyu's whereabouts. He went to places Hua Xiaoyu used to frequent and asked her friends and colleagues, but he found no clues.

Just as he was about to give up, he suddenly received an anonymous phone call. The person on the other end told him that Hua Xiaoyu was in a small hotel in a small town.

Chen Ran immediately drove to that small town. When he found Hua Xiaoyu, she was packing her luggage in a small hotel. A look of surprise crossed her face when she saw Chen Ran.

"You've finally arrived," she said calmly. "I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Chen Ran looked at Hua Xiaoyu, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He didn't know what to say, because he knew that Hua Xiaoyu carried too many secrets.

Hua Xiaoyu looked at Chen Ran and said softly, "I know you have many questions for me, and I know I can't escape all of this. What I want to tell you is that I'm not a bad woman; I just took the wrong path."

Chen Ran was silent for a moment, then said, "No matter what you have done, I believe you have a kind heart. However, you must face your past and take responsibility for it."

Hua Xiaoyu nodded. "I know. I've always wanted to find a chance to make up for my mistakes. This time, I hope you can help me."

Chen Ran looked at Hua Xiaoyu, feeling a surge of emotion. He knew that Hua Xiaoyu was no longer the person she used to be; she had begun to re-examine her life and strive to find a chance for redemption.

“I will help you,” Chen Ran said firmly, “but you must first tell me about that fraud case. How did you get involved? What exactly did you do?”

Hua Xiaoyu was silent for a moment, then began to recount the whole story of the fraud case. It turned out that, at the time, she was desperate and went astray, participating in a large-scale fraud. She wasn't the mastermind, but she helped the fraudsters carry out their scams, becoming their accomplice.

"I know I was wrong," Hua Xiaoyu said through tears. "I shouldn't have sold my conscience for money... But when I realized my mistake, it was too late. I can't undo my mistake, I can only try my best to make amends."

Listening to Hua Xiaoyu's story, Chen Ran felt a sense of relief. He knew that Hua Xiaoyu had realized her mistakes and was beginning to try to make amends. He also believed that Hua Xiaoyu would definitely be able to start her life anew.

"Alright, now it's my turn to tell you something," Chen Ran said, looking at Hua Xiaoyu, "about the truth of this case..."

Chen Ran and Hua Xiaoyu sat in a small hotel in the town, the scenery outside the window appearing peaceful and beautiful. Chen Ran took a deep breath and began to recount the truth of the case.

“This case is actually not simple,” Chen Ran said. “On the surface, it is a traffic accident, but in reality, it involves many complex interests and conspiracies.”

Hua Xiaoyu listened intently, realizing that the case might be more complicated than she had imagined.

“First of all, the deceased in the accident was not an ordinary person,” Chen Ran continued. “He was a man with a powerful background, involved in many power and money struggles. His death must conceal some unknown secrets.”

Chapter 74: Underworld Forces

Hua Xiaoyu nodded, realizing that the case might involve the interests of some high-ranking individuals.

“Secondly, the evidence at the scene was deliberately destroyed when the accident occurred,” Chen Ran said. “This made me start to doubt the authenticity of the accident. I suspect it was a murder, and a premeditated one at that.”

Hearing this, Hua Xiaoyu felt a chill run down her spine. She realized that this case might be far more terrifying than she had imagined.

"Finally, I discovered more evidence proving that this accident was not a simple traffic accident," Chen Ran said, looking at Hua Xiaoyu. "It involved a power struggle between some high-ranking individuals from 05. These people were willing to kill to cover up their crimes for their own benefit."

Hua Xiaoyu was stunned. She couldn't imagine that anyone in this world would do such a thing for profit. She began to re-examine the case and realized that the truth hidden behind it might be far more terrifying than she had imagined.

"Then what does this have to do with me?" Hua Xiaoyu asked. "I'm not a party to this case, so why would they want to kill me?"

“Your presence has made some people uneasy,” Chen Ran said, looking at Hua Xiaoyu. “Think about it, you were at the accident scene, and you even had contact with the deceased. These people all think you are an eyewitness to the accident, and they are afraid that you will reveal the truth.”

After hearing this, Hua Xiaoyu remained silent for a long time. She recalled her experience at the accident scene and realized that she was indeed the only eyewitness.

"So, what should I do now?" Hua Xiaoyu asked, a hint of fear in her eyes. "They already know I'm still alive, will they continue to hunt me down?"

Chen Ran looked at Hua Xiaoyu and couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. He knew that Hua Xiaoyu had already endured too much fear and pain, and now she was facing a new threat.

“Don’t worry, I will protect you,” Chen Ran said firmly. “I will find those people, expose their crimes, and bring the truth to light.”

Hua Xiaoyu looked at Chen Ran and felt a warmth in her heart.

Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran sat in a hotel in the small town, the scenery outside the window appearing peaceful and beautiful. Chen Ran took a deep breath and began to recount the truth of the case.

“This case is actually not simple,” Chen Ran said. “On the surface, it is a traffic accident, but in reality, it involves many complex interests and conspiracies.”

Hua Xiaoyu listened intently, realizing that the case might be more complicated than she had imagined.

“First of all, the deceased in the accident was a well-known local businessman,” Chen Ran continued. “He was not only involved in many business transactions, but also had close ties with high-ranking government officials. His death will inevitably attract a lot of attention and speculation.”

Hua Xiaoyu frowned; she could sense the complex relationships hidden behind the accident.

"At the time of the accident, it was said that the tragedy was caused by the victim's vehicle going out of control." Chen Ran's eyes became deep. "But when I investigated further, I found that the braking system at the scene had been tampered with. It was clear that this was a premeditated murder."

Hua Xiaoyu's heart raced. She realized that this accident was no accident and that there was a deeper secret behind it.

“I also discovered that the deceased had contact with some underworld figures before his death,” Chen Ran’s voice deepened. “Their transaction records were deliberately deleted. This makes me suspect that underworld forces may also be involved.”

Chapter 75: The Only Eyewitness

Hua Xiaoyu listened intently, beginning to understand the seriousness of the incident. It not only involved commercial interests but could also potentially involve criminal forces.

“What’s even more shocking is that I’ve found some evidence that this incident may be related to a political scandal.” Chen Ran looked at Hua Xiaoyu with a determined gaze. “Some government officials may have orchestrated this murder to cover up their own misdeeds.”

Hua Xiaoyu was so shocked that she couldn't speak after hearing this. She had never imagined that this seemingly ordinary traffic accident would involve such a complex web of interests.

"Now you understand why these people want to kill you, right?" Chen Ran looked at Hua Xiaoyu, his tone heavy. "You are the only eyewitness, and your existence is a threat to them."

Hua Xiaoyu remained silent for a long time, her fear gradually turning into anger. She was angry at the cold-heartedness of these people, and also angry at the injustice of this world.

"What should I do?" Hua Xiaoyu raised her head, looking firmly at Chen Ran. "I can't let these people's crimes succeed..."

Looking into Hua Xiaoyu's eyes, Chen Ran felt a sense of relief. He knew that this girl had overcome her fear and was bravely facing everything.

“We need to gather more evidence to expose their crimes,” Chen Ran said. “Only in this way can the truth be revealed to the world.”

After discussing it, the two decided to start by examining the deceased's business transactions to find clues. They went to the deceased's company and investigated relevant documents and records. After a whole day of hard work, they finally found some valuable clues.

Meanwhile, Hua Xiaoyu discovers that she is not the only witness. At the scene of the accident, there was another witness—a pedestrian on the roadside. This pedestrian witnessed the entire accident, but he was afraid to come forward for fear of retaliation.

Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran found the pedestrian, who provided some important clues. According to him, at the time of the accident, he saw a black sedan parked on the side of the road, and two people got out of the car, seemingly waiting for something. Shortly afterward, the deceased's vehicle went out of control and collided with the black sedan. The two people immediately got back into the black sedan and fled the scene.

"Can you describe the characteristics of those two people?" Chen Ran asked eagerly.

The pedestrian thought carefully for a moment, then began to describe the two people's features. Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran listened attentively and took notes. This information was crucial for them to uncover the truth.

Based on the pedestrians' descriptions, the two men were likely members of organized crime. Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran decided to investigate the underworld further to see if they could find more clues. They began visiting places frequented by underworld figures to gather information.

One evening, they arrived at an underground casino. The atmosphere inside was tense; everyone was focused on gambling. Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran looked around, searching for clues. Suddenly, they noticed a familiar figure—it was one of the deceased's business partners (Li Li's).

Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran quietly followed the man to a private room. They heard noises coming from inside, seemingly a gathering of underworld figures. They decided to risk it and investigate to see if they could find any useful information.

Inside the private room, Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran overheard the conversation of the underworld figures. They mentioned the names of the accident victims and discussed various conspiracies and deals. Hua Xiaoyu and Chen Ran listened intently and took notes.

Chapter 76: I Want to Make Things Big