After he finished speaking, Ji Ting fell silent for a long time.
Just as Lu Yanchu thought he was upset, Ji Ting asked calmly, "What was Ling Xi trying to achieve by lying to you?"
Hearing that, Lu Yanchu was now completely certain that Ling Xi had never obtained Ji Ting's letter of forgiveness. He most likely hadn't even mentioned the matter to Ji Ting.
Lu Yanchu lowered his eyes. A suffocating weight pressed against his chest, and the shadow of disappointment continued to spread.
After a moment of silence, he answered Ji Ting's question. "The relevant authorities are investigating Qin Zaiye right now. With our letters of forgiveness, the higher-ups might impose a lighter punishment."
"Before calling you, I contacted Miao Wei and President Zeng. They've already provided letters of forgiveness. I think the Qin family must have approached them, but they were innocent victims in all this to begin with. They probably don't want to offend anyone over it."
At this point, Lu Yanchu drew a deep breath. "So now, it's just the two of us left. Ling Xi lied to me to get that letter of forgiveness."
Ji Ting asked, "There's one thing I don't understand. He could have asked you for it directly. Why did he have to use me to deceive you?"
"Because I told Ling Xi that you're the one whose forgiveness Qin Zaiye should seek most. None of us has the right to declare him innocent on your behalf."
Hearing those words, Ji Ting suddenly found his opinion of Lu Yanchu changing a little.
In the novel, Lu Yanchu had been tender and affectionate from beginning to end, not only because of love, but also because Ling Xi had once saved his life. Because of that additional bond, Lu Yanchu had given Ling