Chapter 1670 The Black Hand Behind the Scenes

So, Qin Yuan said to Duan Jinglin: "Okay, you go and rest first. I will wait until daybreak to see Zhou Meier."

When Duan Jinglin heard this, he immediately resigned. Qin Yuan was sitting on the sofa in the living room, quietly waiting for the arrival of dawn. His heart was full of expectation and anxiety, not knowing what kind of truth he was about to face.

Finally, the sky gradually became brighter. Qin Yuan stood up, took a deep breath, and then walked to Zhou Meier's bedroom. He knocked gently on the door, waiting for Zhou Meier's response.

After a while, the door was opened gently. Zhou Meier was wearing pajamas and standing sleepily at the door. When she saw Qin Yuan, she immediately showed a surprised expression.

"Qin Yuan? Why are you here?" Zhou Meier asked, with a hint of doubt and surprise in her voice.

Qin Yuan smiled and said: "Meier, I have something to ask you. Can you go in and talk?"

Zhou Meier nodded and let Qin Yuan enter the room. She sat on the bed and looked at Qin Yuan, full of curiosity and doubts in her heart. She knew that Qin Yuan rarely came to see her, so this sudden visit must have something important to do.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Zhou Mei'er asked, her voice having returned to its usual calmness and rationality.

Qin Yuan looked at Zhou Meier, took a deep breath, and then said: "Meier, I want to know about the theft of the dragon's head ring and the attack on your father. Do you have any clues or ideas?"

Zhou Meier frowned slightly when she heard this. She was silent for a while, and then said: "Qin Yuan, I really don't know much about these things. The theft of the faucet ring made me shocked and disturbed, but I really don't know who did it. As for the attack on my father , I don’t even know anything about it.”

Qin Yuan looked into Zhou Meier's eyes, trying to find any trace of lies. However, he found that Zhou Meier's eyes were very clear and firm, and she didn't seem to be lying.

"Meier, I know these things may not be directly related to you. However, I always feel that there is some kind of connection between these things. Can you think about it again and see if anything unusual has happened or encountered you recently? What suspicious person?" Qin Yuan asked again.

Zhou Meier thought for a while, then shook her head and said: "Really not, Qin Yuan. My life has been very peaceful recently, nothing happened. I have also been trying to recall what happened on the cruise that day, but except for the assassin Other than that, I really can’t think of anyone or anything suspicious.”

"Okay, I understand." Qin Yuan nodded.

At least for now, it seems that Zhou Meier is not shouting to catch the thief.

Zhou Meier stood in front of the window, looking at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, feeling an inexplicable emotion well up in her heart. She turned around and looked at Qin Yuan sitting on the sofa, with a faint smile on her lips, and said, "Qin Yuan, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together."

When Qin Yuan heard this, he looked up at Zhou Meier, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He thought for a while, nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's go together."

The two drove to a high-end restaurant. Along the way, a subtle atmosphere filled the car. Qin Yuan knew that Zhou Meier must have something to say when she suddenly invited him to dinner. And he was also trying to get some clues about the theft of the leading ring from Zhou Meier.

In the restaurant, the lighting is soft and the music is melodious. Zhou Meier and Qin Yuan were sitting by the window, enjoying the delicious food and quiet time. However, as the dinner progressed, Zhou Meier's expression gradually became serious.

She put down the tableware in her hands, looked at Qin Yuan, and said slowly: "Qin Yuan, there is something I want to tell you about the theft of the faucet finger."

When Qin Yuan heard this, he immediately sat upright and stared at Zhou Meier, waiting for her next words.

Zhou Meier took a deep breath and began to recall the scene that day: "That day, my father asked me to help clean the faucet finger, and then sent it to Zhou's museum for exhibition. I followed my father's instructions and carefully held the finger. Went to the study. After cleaning it, I put it in a box to send to the museum.”

Speaking of this, Zhou Meier's eyes became a little confused, as if she was back to that tense afternoon again.

"However, on my way from Zhou's house to the museum, the ring was stolen. I clearly remember that the box was held tightly in my arms until the moment I discovered that it was missing."

Qin Yuan frowned as he listened to Zhou Meier's narration. He knew that Zhou Meier, as the daughter of the Zhou family, was usually very cautious, and it was self-evident that she attached great importance to the faucet ring. Therefore, it was difficult for him to believe that Zhou Meier would deliberately let the ring be stolen.

"Meier, are you sure nothing unusual happened on your way to the museum?" Qin Yuan asked, trying to find some clues from Zhou Meier's memories.

Zhou Meier shook her head and said, "I'm sure not. I took the usual route that day, and I didn't meet any suspicious people. However, when I arrived at the museum and was about to hand over my finger to the staff, Only to find that the box was empty.”

Speaking of this, Zhou Meier's eyes turned red. She knew she was involved, and it certainly looked like the wrench she was holding. This feeling of being misunderstood made her feel very uncomfortable.

Qin Yuan looked at Zhou Meier and felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He believed in Zhou Meier's character and knew that she would not do such a thing. So, he gently patted the back of Zhou Meier's hand and comforted: "Meier, don't be sad. I believe you are not that kind of person. We will definitely find the truth."

After hearing this, Zhou Meier looked at Qin Yuan gratefully. She knew that Qin Yuan's trust was very important to her at this time. She took a deep breath, tried to calm down her emotions, and then continued: "Qin Yuan, actually I have always thought this matter was very strange. Why was the ring ring stolen on my way to the museum? Besides, I kept holding that box In my arms, it never left my sight unless..."

Speaking of this, Zhou Meier suddenly paused, as if she thought of something important. "Unless what?" Qin Yuan asked immediately.

Zhou Meier looked at Qin Yuan, and then said slowly: "Unless someone opened the box and took away the ring without my knowledge."

Qin Yuan frowned when he heard this. He knew that although this possibility existed, it was very small. Because the box was specially made, only the Zhou family knew how to open it. Moreover, Zhou Meier kept the box in her arms, so no one had the chance to get close to it.

"Meier, are you sure no one has approached you?" Qin Yuan asked again.

Zhou Meier nodded and said: "I'm sure not. However, I walked on a small road that day, and there were very few pedestrians on the road. If someone wants to approach me, it is not impossible."

Listening to Zhou Meier's narration, Qin Yuan gradually made a bold guess in his heart. He looked at Zhou Meier and said, "Meier, I suspect that this matter may be related to someone within the Zhou family. Maybe someone wants to frame you and make you the scapegoat for this crisis."

Zhou Meier was shocked when she heard this. Although she had also suspected people within the Zhou family, she never thought that someone would frame her. She looked at Qin Yuan, a trace of doubt and uneasiness flashed in her eyes.

"Qin Yuan, you mean...someone deliberately made me a scapegoat?" Zhou Meier asked.

Qin Yuan nodded and said: "Yes. I think this possibility is very high. After all, the theft of the dragon's head ring is a big event for the Zhou family. If someone wants to take this opportunity to create chaos or seek personal gain, then frame You are a good choice.”

Qin Yuan's eyes were sharp, as if he could see into all secrets. He slowly said to Zhou Mei'er: "Mei'er, I think the theft of the thumb ring did not happen on the road, but was lost at Zhou's house."

When Zhou Meier heard this, her expression changed. She looked at Qin Yuan in disbelief, her voice trembling slightly: "This... how is this possible? There are bodyguards and surveillance at home all the time. How could someone steal the ring at home?"

Qin Yuan shook his head gently and said firmly: "Meier, you trust the Zhou family's security too much. But do you know that sometimes, the strongest fortress is often breached from the inside. Please recall carefully, Did you put the box out of sight before leaving for the day?”

Zhou Meier was touched by Qin Yuan's words, and she began to recall the scene of that day carefully. Her eyes gradually became confused, as if she had returned to that tense and chaotic afternoon.

"I remember... I did leave the box in the living room for a while before I went out. Because I thought it was still early, I went to the toilet first. But, how could someone steal it in just a few minutes? Where is the ring?" Zhou Meier's voice was full of doubts and uneasiness.

Qin Yuan looked at Zhou Meier and felt sympathy in his heart. He knew that Zhou Meier, as the daughter of the Zhou family, had always lived in a favorable environment and had never experienced such a turmoil. But now, she has to face this cruel reality.

"Meier, don't be too sad. What we need now is calmness and reason. Think about it, who was at home when you left the living room to go to the bathroom? Is it possible that someone took the opportunity to steal it? Finger snap?" Qin Yuan asked.

Zhou Meier tried hard to recall, her brows furrowed, as if she was using all her strength to think. Finally, she spoke slowly: "That day, in addition to my father and a few bodyguards, there were also my second brother and several of his friends at home. But, they shouldn't do such a thing, right? After all, the leader The ring is of great significance to the Zhou family, how could they betray the family for personal gain? "

Qin Yuan listened to Zhou Meier's narration, but he was not so optimistic in his heart. He knows that in the face of huge interests, human nature is often distorted. Moreover, the power struggle within the Zhou family has always been fierce, and someone might want to take this opportunity to cause chaos or seek personal gain.

"Meier, don't believe too much in human nature. In this world, nothing is impossible. Now, we need to list every possible person as a suspect and then investigate one by one. Your second brother and his friends, There are other members of the Zhou family, even bodyguards and servants, who cannot be ruled out of suspicion." Qin Yuan's tone was serious and firm.

Hearing this, Zhou Meier felt an indescribable fear and uneasiness in her heart. She couldn't believe that someone in her family had stolen the ring. But this way, there were so many suspects that she didn't even know where to start investigating.

"Qin Yuan, I... I really don't know what to do. If it was really stolen by a family member, how will we face each other? Can this family still be as harmonious as before?" Zhou Meier's eyes were filled with tears. Flushed red, her voice was full of helplessness and confusion.

Qin Yuan looked at Zhou Meier and felt an urge to protect her. He gently held Zhou Meier's hand and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Meier, don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, I will accompany you to face all this. No matter what the outcome is, we must go on bravely. Now, Let’s start with the people closest to you. Maybe we can find some clues.”

"But, how should we check?" Zhou Meier asked.

Qin Yuan's eyes suddenly became sharp. He held Zhou Meier's hand tightly and said in a low and firm tone: "Meier, the attack you encountered was probably not an accident. Someone wants to kill someone and silence you so that you can't recall what happened that day. details, so that the suspicion cannot be pointed at the Zhou family themselves. "

When Zhou Meier heard this, her face turned pale, and she asked with a trembling voice: "You mean, someone wants to harm me? In order to cover up the truth, he would not hesitate to attack me?"

Qin Yuan nodded, his eyes stayed on Zhou Meier's face for a moment, and then slowly turned to the window, which was the direction of the Zhou family's mansion, and the place where they needed to uncover the mystery at the moment.

"That's right, Mei'er. There seem to be many suspects in this theft case, but in fact, the murderer has exposed his flaws. There are not many people in Donghai City who can hire killers to kill without leaving traces. And the Zhou family The three sons all have sufficient financial resources and motivations, and any one of them may be the mastermind behind this.”

Zhou Meier listened to Qin Yuan's analysis, and felt an indescribable fear and anger in her heart. She couldn't believe that her own brother would do this to her just for a finger. But at the same time, she also knew that Qin Yuan's words were not groundless. The power struggle within the Zhou family had always been fierce, and the dragon's head ring, as the heirloom of the Zhou family, had become the focus of competition.

"Qin Yuan, we can't just guess out of thin air. We need evidence, and we need to find conclusive evidence to prove who is the real murderer." Zhou Meier's voice was full of firmness and determination.

Qin Yuan looked at Zhou Meier and felt relieved in his heart. He knew that Zhou Meier was not the kind of person who gave up easily. When facing difficulties and challenges, she is always able to remain calm and rational and face everything bravely.