Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 26 - 025 Helian Yi

This case had far-reaching implications, yet the investigation progressed smoothly.

Xiang Chenyan reviewed the evidence, his brows slightly furrowing.

Wasn’t all of this progressing a little *too* smoothly?

Yesterday, Mrs. Xu submitted the divorce agreement to Xu Lang via her lawyer.

This was proof that Xu Lang had been completely abandoned by his wife’s family.

With the Yan family’s connections in Spring City, protecting Xu Lang wouldn’t be particularly challenging.

This couple had always been the envy of Spring City, but now they perfectly validated an old saying.

When disaster strikes, even husband and wife will fly their separate ways.

Was Mrs. Xu merely preserving herself, or was there some hidden agenda?

The chain of evidence was flawless. Once it was handed over to the prosecutor’s office, and as long as the Yan family didn’t intervene, a public prosecution could swiftly proceed.

Xie Beichun and Xu Lang would be made to pay for their misdeeds.

Still... the more Xiang Chenyan thought about it, the more uneasy he became.

He meticulously retraced every detail of the case investigation.

He flipped to the case materials from July 13.

There had been a deadly poison discovered in Xu Lang’s lunch that day, triggering an investigation. It was found that a mysterious individual had bribed the food delivery staff via phone. Further probing led the evidence to point at Xie Beichun.

Xu Lang, hailed as a rising star in the investment world—his methods and abilities unparalleled—demonstrated extraordinary psychological resilience during interrogations after being detained.

But after he witnessed the poisoning incident firsthand, it was evident that a crack had formed in his mental defenses.

With minimal guidance from Xiang Chenyan, Xu Lang fell into the trap.

Even so, he maintained a vigilance. His confessions were aimed squarely at Xie Beichun, while he deftly kept himself detached and clean. He showed remarkable patience throughout.

Xiang Chenyan thought to himself, he must be waiting for the Yan family to take action.

Until yesterday, when Yan Xue sent the divorce agreement through a lawyer, utterly shattering the last shred of hope Xu Lang had left in his heart.

The final link in the chain of evidence fell seamlessly into place.

And as for someone like Xie Beichun—Xiang Chenyan had encountered far too many like him. To fall from the heights of heaven into the depths of hell—that taste, for a man as arrogant and conceited as Xie, would be impossible to accept in the short term.

Xiang hardly needed to exert much effort; Xie laid it all bare on his own.

Meanwhile, during the interrogation of Xie Beichun, another critical lead emerged.

In the poisoning case against Xu Lang, Xie Beichun had employed a dark organization. According to Xie’s confession, he didn’t know the identity or origin of the group—it was they who approached him proactively. Even the plan to target Feng Chi and the scheme to embezzle Feng Group’s assets were all concocted by this same individual.

However, when Xiang Chenyan investigated this dark organization, he found that they seemed to have evaporated off the face of the earth, leaving no trace behind.

Either someone had meticulously wiped away the traces, or Xie Beichun was lying.

At this stage, though, Xie Beichun had no reason to lie. The only plausible explanation was that this dark organization was far stronger and more mysterious than he had imagined.

And the hidden mastermind behind all of this?

Indeed, according to Xiang Chenyan’s analysis, beyond these forces lay one enigmatic manipulator.

It was this hidden hand stirring the chaos, playing Xu Lang and Xie Beichun like pawns in his intricate game.

He was like a chess master at the helm of the board, with Xu Lang and Xie Beichun reduced to mere pieces. And perhaps he, too, was just another pawn.

But Xiang Chenyan didn’t intend to dig too deep. Good and evil in this world are judged by the law.

Yet he was well aware: within this world are countless dark abysses, corners untouched by the light of the law.

Extraordinary events call for extraordinary measures.

Those who hide themselves well will eventually reveal their flaws.

Whether good or evil—it will all someday be judged by the Heavenly Dao.

The fog before his eyes now lifted, leaving only a flawless and meticulous chain of evidence.

~

Three days later, all case file materials and the civil lawsuit documents of the victim, Feng Yueyang, were formally handed over to the prosecution.

Having worked through the night without rest, Xiang Chenyan sipped a cup of coffee to stave off exhaustion, the dark circles under his eyes almost resembling a national treasure.

Once the materials for the supplemental investigation were submitted, Xiang Chenyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as he was about to rest for a moment, an urgent phone ring shattered the moment.

Still with his eyes closed, Xiang groped for his phone and held it to his ear.

"Did you forget something?"

A man’s magnetic, low voice came through the receiver.

Xiang Chenyan instantly opened his eyes wide and sat bolt upright.

"You really shouldn’t have too high of expectations for a detective."

He responded curtly while grabbing his jacket draped over the chair and motioning to his subordinates before striding off quickly.

Spring City International Airport.

A tall and lean man pushed a silver carry-on suitcase as he exited the terminal.

Amidst the crowd, his imposing stature stood out noticeably. Dressed in a black long shirt and pants, his casual outfit carried a distinct sense of style, drawing frequent, admiring glances from nearby women.

The man suddenly turned his head toward a woman surreptitiously taking photos of him with her phone. She froze in place, her face tinged with awkwardness.

The man took long strides toward her. "Ma’am, taking clandestine photos of others constitutes an invasion of privacy. Per relevant regulations, offenders may face detention for five to ten days as well as administrative penalties. Are you sure you want to continue snapping pictures?"

His tone was rapid yet composed, his words utterly suffocating.

The woman didn’t even have the chance to appreciate the man’s strikingly handsome features up close—her face turned pale with fear.

Raising his brows slightly, the man amplified his tone as he delivered his warning. "If you delete the photos, I can let it slide."

The woman snapped back to reality and hurriedly deleted the photos she’d just taken, her fingers shaking uncontrollably.

"Recently deleted and cloud sync..."

She looked distraught. "They’re all gone; I haven’t enabled cloud sync."

"Thank you for your cooperation." The man nodded slightly.

The woman clutched her purse and fled in a flustered panic.

"Wait." The man suddenly called out.

The woman turned back reluctantly, trembling as she did so.

She watched as the man drew a business card case from his briefcase and handed her a single card.

"If you ever need legal representation, feel free to find me."

The business card read—Spring River Law Firm, Senior Attorney Helian Yi.

Below it were the firm’s address, contact number, and email.

So he was a lawyer!

The woman grew even more intimidated, muttering a thank you before hastily clutching the card and darting away.

Helian Yi glanced around the area, clicking his tongue.

"Old Xiang, Old Xiang, you really did forget about me."

~

Upon reuniting with an old acquaintance, the first order of business was a warm embrace.

"Forgive me—things have been crazy lately. Tonight’s on me, anything you fancy in Spring City!"

"Sounds good. Rare chance to wring some cash out of you. I hear the yellow wine and crab dishes at Huichang Building are top-notch. Let’s go."

Xiang Chenyan frowned slightly—not at the expense, but because he knew Huichang Building required advanced reservations.

Helian Yi waved his phone. "I made a reservation ages ago."

Xiang Chenyan drove them to Huichang Building.

On the way, the pair discussed the recent nationwide sensation: the Feng Chi murder case.

Helian Yi tapped his fingers against the half-lowered car window as he let the summer heat flow in, giving a pinpoint conclusion.

"The cicada stalked by the mantis, unaware of the yellow bird behind. Tsk-tsk, the waters of Spring City run deeper than I expected."