Tang Ruge closed her eyes and found it hard to believe. What was wrong? Why was the abandoned warehouse discovered as soon as she sent those people to kidnap Qiao Xi?
She had known since she was young that the Tang family was in the business of human trafficking. She also knew that this was a heartless business, but so what? The world was a cruel place. If they did not do this, the Tang family would eventually be replaced by other families.
After calming down for a moment, Tang Ruge abruptly opened her eyes and struggled to get up from the floor. She pointed at Qiao Xi and shouted, “It’s you! You harmed our Tang family!”
No wonder she was able to escape. No wonder the Tang family’s secret base was suddenly found. This was all Qiao Xi’s plan. She deliberately got herself kidnapped with the goal of finding the abandoned warehouse where the women and children were kept.
At this moment, the microphone on the stage had already been cut off. In the noisy environment, Tang Ruge’s voice was like a mosquito. No one could hear her at all.
Qiao Xi glanced indifferently at her, and the corners of her mouth curled into a mocking smile.
Tang Ruge gradually went crazy, and her voice trembled. “You demon! You did it on purpose! You knew everything! You lured me to kidnap you!”
Qiao Xi took a few steps toward her and said casually, “So what if I did?”
She admitted it!
Tang Ruge stood up excitedly and shouted, “You weren’t kidnapped! You just put on an act! You harmed our Tang family! I’m going to expose you!”
“So?” Qiao Xi’s voice was cold. “I did it on purpose. I got Song Shiyu to call the police and brought them to your Tang family’s nest. Then, I came to the award ceremony to expose your lies. But all of this… is the truth!
“Your Tang family committed a crime. So what if I did it on purpose? Everything I did was to help the police solve the case. I helped get rid of evil for the people! You’ll be an ugly criminal for the rest of your life. You’ll never be able to make a comeback!”
Qiao Xi’s voice was very soft, and only the two of them could hear her. “Tang Ruge, if your grandfather and parents take all the blame, you can avoid going to jail. But with the Tang family gone, your life from now on won’t be any better. Isn’t it quite boring to live alone like that?”
Tang Ruge widened her eyes and looked at the woman in front of her in disbelief. Tears of horror fell from the corners of her eyes.
How scary! This woman was too scary!
…
Not long after, the Tang family was arrested for investigation. The award ceremony was held as scheduled, but the winner of the gold award went from Tang Ruge to Qiao Xi. Madam Wen Lai personally gave her the award that represented Planet Music Festival’s highest honor.
The Tang family’s mansion was in a mess now. When the police came in to arrest him, Old Master Tang still had fantasies. He resisted arrest in public and even cursed at the police, “You bastards! Do you know who I am? How dare you arrest me?”
“Of course, we know who you are. We’re the ones arresting you!” With that, Yuan Shan took out the arrest warrant. “Old Master, we’ve already obtained the relevant evidence and issued an arrest warrant. I hope you can cooperate with our investigation. Otherwise, we’ll take special measures.”
The news of the Tang family’s arrest quickly spread. This case was very influential, and the mastermind might be executed.
The Tang family’s shareholders immediately sold their shares, afraid that they would be implicated by the Tang family.
“Grandpa! Quickly think of a way!” Tang Ruge was uneasy. She grabbed Old Master Tang’s sleeve and shouted anxiously.
Old Master Tang’s expression darkened. He looked like he had aged a little overnight. “Looks like… I can’t avoid it this time. I… can’t keep my old life.”
If he died, what would happen to the Tang family? What would happen to Ruge?
Old Master Tang held Tang Ruge’s hand tightly and reminded her, “Ruge, remember that no matter what happens, you have to insist that you didn’t know about this. We’ll do our best to protect you. I’ll find the best lawyer. I believe you’ll be released soon.”
Tang Ruge’s face was covered in tears. “If the Tang family is gone, what does it matter even if I manage to go out? I’m no longer a socialite in the capital. I’ll be looked down on wherever I go. If that’s the case, I might as well die!”
“Tang Ruge!” Tang Dawei roared. They were thinking about how to protect Ruge, but she actually gave up first.
Tang Ruge was shocked by her father’s roar and sobbed helplessly. “I… What should I do?!”
