Threat! The White Family Has Plenty of Ways to Make Sure You Can't Survive in City B

The wealthy woman was covered in luxury brands, but even her heavy makeup could not hide the exhaustion on her face. She hurried over, breathing lightly, clearly anxious.

"Are you Jiang Fang?"

Her tone was far from friendly. She had come with bad intentions.

Jiang Fang raised an eyebrow.

"What is it?" His voice was cold, showing the wealthy woman no courtesy. She had clearly come looking for trouble, so there was no need to be polite.

She was most likely here because of Bai Ziyu.

Sure enough—

A female secretary arrived belatedly behind the wealthy woman.

"You're Jiang Fang, right?"

"It's like this. I wonder if you have time right now? Madam White would like to speak with you." On the surface, she was asking whether Jiang Fang had time, but she extended a hand in invitation, clearly leaving him no room to refuse.

Arrogant to the extreme.

Jiang Fang swept his gaze over the two women and smiled without quite smiling. "What if I don't have time?"

The moment he said that, impatience appeared on Madam White's already anxious and displeased face.

The atmosphere immediately became tense.

"Jiang Fang?"

Just then, the door to the neighboring statement room opened. Qin Yan stepped out and saw the scene before him.

"What's going on? Who are these two?"

Qin Yan's gaze shifted to the two people standing opposite Jiang Fang. When he saw the wealthy woman's face, he froze for a moment.

"Madam White?"

He looked at Jiang Fang again, then thought of Bai Ziyu, who was still being questioned inside.

Both surnamed Bai?

Could it be... Bai Ziyu was the adopted son of the White family?

He had heard the widely circulated gossip that after the White family's youngest son died, Madam White had broken down and adopted an orphan who had once helped her younger son.

Then Madam White's current behavior was rather thought-provoking.

Madam White looked at Qin Yan in surprise. Her eyes flickered, and the irritation on her face eased slightly. She nodded at him before looking at Jiang Fang.

She was clearly waiting for Jiang Fang to compromise.

Qin Yan was no less forceful as he directly backed Jiang Fang up. "A-Fang has had a lot to deal with today. If he's tired, he should go home and rest. Don't force yourself."

Jiang Fang nodded slightly at him, signaling that he need not worry. Then he looked at Madam White. "Let's go."

"Jiang Fang!" As he turned around, someone suddenly grabbed his arm from behind. "I'm coming with you."

Jiang Fang shook his head slightly. "Don't worry."

Qin Yan paused, then released him and watched his retreating back.

There was a coffee shop across from the hospital. Clearly, the two women had come prepared.

"One latte, thank you." Jiang Fang ordered himself a coffee and relaxed into the sofa seat, his expression leisurely and unconcerned.

No one spoke.

Jiang Fang was not in a hurry either. They were the ones asking him for help. If they were not anxious, why should he be?

Madam White had not expected Jiang Fang to be so composed. When she saw him slowly savoring his coffee, she finally could not sit still any longer.

"This is one million."

Jiang Fang raised his eyebrows. He did not even look at the supposed one-million check, merely watching her continue.

"You know this was just a misunderstanding. As long as you tell the police that, this one million will be yours."

She was supposedly here to beg him, yet she carried herself as if she were above him. Her arrogance disgusted Jiang Fang.

Not to mention that this mere one million was something he would not pick up even if it were thrown on the ground, much less accept in such an insulting manner.

"What? In Madam White's eyes, is a life only worth one million?" Jiang Fang set down his coffee, rested his left hand on his knee, and picked up the check with his other hand to inspect it from side to side before tossing it onto the table like trash.

Madam White frowned and took another check from her bag.

"How much do you want?" As expected of an orphan with no parents—greedy and blinded by money.

"I'm warning you. We're giving you an opportunity right now. The White family has plenty of ways to make sure you can't survive in City B. Think carefully."

Jiang Fang looked at her for a long while before sighing.

"Madam, perhaps you should spend more time reading our country's criminal code."

Madam White froze in confusion. "What?"

"I'm saying that the police have conclusive evidence, and it was all livestreamed. The whole city is talking about it. Surely Madam White doesn't really think—Bai Ziyu can still walk out of the Public Security Bureau cleanly?"

"Attempted murder is a criminal offense. Even if I do not press charges, the People's Procuratorate will initiate a public prosecution. Rather than waste time here with me, you should hurry and go see your son."

After saying that, Jiang Fang got up and left without sparing either woman another glance.

A long time passed.

Then a loud crash came from inside the coffee shop. Ceramic hit the ground with a clattering sound, followed by startled cries from the other customers.

Jiang Fang stood at the entrance to the coffee shop, looking through the floor-to-ceiling glass at the scene inside. He covered his slightly aching, stifled chest and sighed to himself. "Are you grieving for yourself?"

Jiang Fang had roughly guessed that the original owner of this body might have had some connection to the people inside, but he was not the original Jiang Fang. He was not attached to the idea of family.

If the White family had been searching for the original Jiang Fang all these years, Jiang Fang would fulfill filial duties in his place. But if they already had children and were living well, there was no need for them to disturb each other.

"Beep beep—"

A horn sounded beside him. Jiang Fang snapped out of his thoughts and lowered the hand covering his chest.

By the roadside next to the coffee shop, a car window slowly rolled down, revealing a familiar handsome face.

"Qin Yan?"

Qin Yan nodded. He glanced at the scene inside the coffee shop. "Get in. I'll take you home."

Jiang Fang did not refuse and got into the car naturally.

After everything that had happened today, it was already getting late. Jiang Fang was not feeling well, so he did not stand on ceremony with Qin Yan.

He gave him his home address, then suddenly remembered that Kitten was still at the police station as he fastened his seat belt.

"Let's go to the Public Security Bureau first. Kitten is still over there." The situation had been urgent. When he left the deserted island, he had not packed anything and had only had time to scoop the little kitten into his arms.

He had handed Kitten to the police for safekeeping during his statement, and then Madam White had appeared. Only now did Jiang Fang have time to pick up the little fellow.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yan did not turn the car around.

Jiang Fang was somewhat puzzled. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the corner of Qin Yan's lips curve up.

"Meow~" A tiny meow sounded, carrying a hint of displeasure.

"Kitten?!" Jiang Fang exclaimed in delight.

Qin Yan's large coat pocket suddenly moved a few times, and a plump little white head popped out.

Kitten poked his head out. His whiskers had been pressed inward by the deep pocket, and he began meowing at Jiang Fang.

"Meow meow meow meow!" Big Kitty, you're too much! You actually handed me over to those two-legged creatures! Don't expect me to pay attention to you unless you give me a good meal!

Qin Yan seemed to understand what he was saying and said with a smile, "If I hadn't taken him out to find you, this little guy probably wouldn't have paid any attention to you even after getting out."

When Qin Yan went to the lounge to pick up Kitten, the sight had truly opened his eyes.

Kitten had been continuously spouting who knew what—Qin Yan guessed it was not anything nice. The floor was covered in A4 sheets stamped with paw prints, and the sofa had been scratched to shreds.

Kitten sat atop the tallest filing cabinet, meowing nonstop at the crowd. Anyone who understood cat language could tell he was cursing viciously.

In the end, Qin Yan took Kitten away and, despite the police officers' refusals, paid for a new set of sofas for them.

Hearing that Kitten had even destroyed the police station's sofa, Jiang Fang tapped the little cat's nose.

"Only because the police officers are good-natured. Otherwise, you would have been locked up for a few days. Don't be naughty again, understand?" After scolding Kitten, he said to Qin Yan, "Brother Yan, how much was the sofa? I'll transfer it to you." It was his cat who had scratched it, so naturally he should pay for it.

"No need. After all, we found Kitten together. That makes me half his poop-scooper too, right, little kitty?"

"Meow meow meow!"

"See? He says I am."

Jiang Fang: ...

Fine. A sofa would not cost much anyway.

"Then let's have a meal together another day."

Qin Yan immediately agreed. "Sure."

Yes! Dinner invitation secured!

Qin Yan was delighted, but Jiang Fang's home was not far from the Public Security Bureau. They arrived in less than half an hour.

"Want to come upstairs and sit for a while?" Jiang Fang asked after getting out of the car.

Qin Yan looked at the exhaustion Jiang Fang could not hide in his eyes. Though he dearly wanted to agree, he still refused.

"Not today. So much has happened, and you're tired too. Go upstairs and get some rest."

Jiang Fang nodded and waved to Qin Yan. "See you, then."

Then he headed toward home.

"Wait!"

Jiang Fang turned back. "What is it?"

Qin Yan said, "Don't worry about Bai Ziyu. He'll get the punishment he deserves." The implication was that Jiang Fang did not need to fear Madam White, nor did he need to worry that Bai Ziyu would escape punishment.

Warmth rose in Jiang Fang's heart. His lips curled upward involuntarily, and his eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.

"I understand. Thank you."

The White family.

The vast living room felt somewhat solemn.

"I heard you went to see the victim today?"

The middle-aged man on the sofa rubbed the space between his brows in frustration as he looked at his wife.

Madam White said nothing.

Bai Yelei continued, "And you even gave him a check?"

"Do you realize what Bai Ziyu did was illegal? It was livestreamed, and the whole city knows about it. This was attempted murder! Twice!"

"Wake up! Luo'er has been gone for a long time. How much longer are you going to remain confused?"

Bai Yelei looked at his silent wife as she shed tears quietly. In the end, his heart softened.

"Don't interfere in this matter anymore. I'll handle it and try to get the victim to write a letter of forgiveness."

Ever since Luo'er died, his wife had placed all her love for Luo'er onto this adopted son. Her mental state had worsened by the day. Looking at the fragile yet increasingly unfamiliar woman beside him, Bai Yelei opened his mouth, then sighed.

"So many years have passed. It's time for you to move on."

"We still have Xiao'er."

The next morning.

Early in the morning, Jiang Fang received a call from the police saying Bai Ziyu wanted to see him. After thinking about it briefly, Jiang Fang agreed.

The case was currently the talk of the whole city. Jiang Fang casually found a black hoodie with a hood, pulled it over his head, added a mask, and wrapped himself up tightly.

He casually scooped up the meowing Kitten and tucked him into his arms.

"Come on. Let's go see the police officers."

Jiang Fang did not need to think to know why Bai Ziyu wanted to see him. It was nothing more than that secret. He only wondered what Bai Ziyu was thinking now that all his calculations had ultimately forced him into this situation.

After getting out of the car, he followed the policewoman who received him to the interrogation room.

Jiang Fang smiled and nodded to the young officer, then pushed open the door and walked in.

Jiang Fang sat down casually and looked at the person across from him. After only one night, Bai Ziyu had lost all the glory of a major star. Dark circles hung under his eyes, his eyeballs were bloodshot, and exhaustion filled his features.

When Bai Ziyu saw Jiang Fang arrive, he forced himself to perk up.

"You finally came."

Jiang Fang raised an eyebrow.

"Is there something you need?"

Bai Ziyu had not expected Jiang Fang's first words to be that. Did Jiang Fang not want to know why he had targeted him?

Thinking that, he asked it aloud.

So they had finally come to the point.

"So you called me here just to tell me that?"

Seeing that Jiang Fang was not as eager as he had imagined, Bai Ziyu began to panic, though he tried his best not to show it.

His father had come to see him earlier, and Bai Ziyu knew his situation was dire. If Jiang Fang was willing to issue a letter of forgiveness, he could still receive a reduced sentence.

But Bai Ziyu did not want that!

The White family was powerful and influential. Why could they not get him out? Why were they even talking about reducing his sentence?!

But Bai Ziyu had not said that to Bai Yelei. If he truly had, Bai Yelei, who had never felt much fatherly affection for him, would probably have cut all ties with him completely.

Bai Yelei had even said he would fight for a reduced sentence for him?

Bai Ziyu did not believe a word of it. Sure enough, people could only rely on themselves.

Looking at Jiang Fang, Bai Ziyu suddenly felt immense regret. Why had Jiang Fang not died in that fall?

If Jiang Fang had died, he would not be facing his current predicament.

"I can tell you, but you have to issue a letter of forgiveness for me."

A letter of forgiveness?

Jiang Fang almost wanted to laugh. How shameless did someone have to be to say something like that here?

Jiang Fang truly could not understand.

"I don't think what you have to say is worth that price." Jiang Fang looked at him and added, "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving. Bai the big star has worked hard for so many years. It's time for you to get some rest."

He stood up, intending to leave.

"Don't you want to know about your biological parents?"

The moment he said that, Bai Ziyu inwardly cursed himself.

Little did he know that Jiang Fang nearly laughed aloud when he heard it.

Mm, still this stupid. But this more or less confirmed the original body's identity.

Wasn't he practically telling people they could investigate Jiang Fang's identity to find his motive?

"Sorry, I'm doing very well now..." He recalled what had happened at the café that day. "My biological parents... there's no need."

No need!

He actually said there was no need!

Bai Ziyu was nearly furious to death!

If there was no need, then what was the point of everything he had done? If there was no need, wouldn't it have been better for Jiang Fang to just leave City B?

At that moment, Bai Ziyu felt as though he were a fool, completely played for a fool.

Jiang Fang left without looking back, leaving Bai Ziyu alone in the interrogation room to rage helplessly.

"Jiang Fang! Come back! Jiang Fang!"

Jiang Fang had barely stepped out of the police station when he was invited into a car.

"Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Jiang. We came today because there are some matters we need your help with."

Jiang Fang was practically about to laugh at himself.

"What does Mr. Bai want?" He no longer wanted any ties with the White family. His own life did not need to be disturbed by irrelevant people, much less people suspected of being his biological parents, here to mediate for the murderer who had tried to kill him.

Bai Yelei had not expected Jiang Fang to identify him at once. That made him admire the young man somewhat.

However, business still had to be discussed.

"Mr. Jiang, to be frank, we came this time to ask you to show some mercy and write a letter of forgiveness. Once it's done, these five million will be yours."

Tsk, five million. That was much more generous.

"Doesn't Mr. Bai know what happened between Bai Ziyu and me?" Jiang Fang asked in return.

Bai Yelei did not understand. Why ask that?

He froze for a moment before immediately explaining, "I know Bai Ziyu was in the wrong this time. Mr. Jiang, feel free to name any conditions you have."

Jiang Fang let out a long sigh, sounding both regretful and relieved.

"Then it seems you do know."

"Meow!" Big Kitty, what's wrong?

Just then, Kitten sensed that something was wrong and burrowed out from his chest, pawing anxiously at Jiang Fang.

Jiang Fang came back to himself. "Since you know everything, why would you think I'd write a letter of forgiveness for someone who has tried to kill me again and again? So he can get out of prison earlier and continue trying to kill me?"

He showed no mercy in his words.

"Besides, I'm not short of a few million."

"Mr. Bai should take that money and make sure Bai Ziyu is well looked after in prison." With that, he opened the car door and strode away.

As for what had really happened back then, Jiang Fang would investigate it.

It was not that he particularly wanted parents, but at the very least, he could not let Bai Ziyu live too comfortably, could he?

According to Qin Yan's explanation, Bai Ziyu was the White family's adopted son and the savior of their deceased son?

Jiang Fang did not believe it.

Whether the original body was part of the White family or not, with Bai Ziyu's narrow-minded nature, it would have been good enough if an adopted son like him did not harm the family's biological son. Save him?

It had to be said, Jiang Fang truly understood Bai Ziyu thoroughly.

Jiang Fang had just taken a taxi home when, before he even reached the entrance to his residential complex, he was blocked by a crowd. Camera flashes blinded him, while microphones and cameras crowded forward one after another—

"Jiang Fang, tell us about the current situation. What do you think about Bai Ziyu's attempted murder of you?"

"Jiang Fang, why did Bai Ziyu try to murder you? Do you have a grudge against him?"

"Jiang Fang, there are rumors online that you orchestrated this entire thing yourself. Can you explain?"

"Jiang Fang... Everyone is curious about your extreme high-altitude escape. Can you demonstrate it on the spot?"

"...Is the evidence complete? Has Bai Ziyu already been detained? Jiang Fang, please answer the question."