Boss Li’s words were actually true!
Everyone stared in astonishment at Director Xing’s clothes and watch, still unable to comprehend how such ordinary attire and accessories could command such a hefty price.
Moreover, when worn, ordinary people wouldn’t recognize their extravagance, mistaking them for something rather plain.
It was akin to wearing fine clothes at night; what was the point?
Li Yang said, “Since you admit it, why don’t you confess everything you’ve done before?”
“If I confess, will you promise not to call the police and arrest me?” Director Xing gritted his teeth and asked.
Li Yang chuckled, “Do you think that’s possible?”
“Then I’d rather say nothing. If you have the ability, go ahead and investigate,” Director Xing immediately stated.
Li Yang looked at him and said, “It seems you still don’t quite understand what ‘leniency for confession’ means. Or perhaps you think others won’t be able to find out what you’ve been up to all these years?”
“Director Qi, since he’s choosing to be sentenced to death instead of serving a few years in prison, please call the police and grant his wish.”
“Understood, Boss Li.” Qi Tongwei immediately said, “Xiao Cai, call the police.”
“Yes, Director!”
Cai Yiming immediately took out his phone to make the call.
Seeing that they genuinely didn’t need his confession, Director Xing became flustered, “Wait! I’ll talk, just give me a chance to surrender.”
“Then hurry up and confess honestly!” Cai Yiming demanded.
“I’m coming to it.”
After about an hour, Director Xing finally disclosed the illicit income he had obtained through his position over the years. “That’s all there is. You won’t get anything more from me.”
“Director, please give me a chance to mend my ways.”
“After betraying the museum so many times over the years, how dare you ask for another chance?” Qi Tongwei said, full of indignation.
Cai Yiming looked at the dozens of pages he had jotted down in his notebook, detailing hundreds of antiques that ordinary people originally intended to donate to the museum. He had used his position to coerce and entice people, taking them for himself and selling them for profit.
“Director Xing, you should prepare yourself for a life sentence.”
“No, you can’t do this to me! I’ve told you everything!” Director Xing said in panic.
With a thud, he knelt down, grabbing Qi Tongwei’s leg with one hand and Li Yang’s thigh with the other, pleading, “Mr. Li, you said earlier that if I confessed, I would only serve a few years in prison, not a life sentence.”
“Please put in a good word for me.”
“He who does much evil will surely destroy himself. Director Xing, it’s not that I’m not giving you a chance, but you’ve committed far too many wrongdoings.” Li Yang moved his foot, shaking off his grasp.
Director Xing’s arm immediately felt numb, completely devoid of strength, and he was unable to speak.
Seeing his silence, Qi Tongwei assumed he had resigned himself to his fate. He immediately said, “Xiao Cai, call security over and have them keep an eye on him. We’ll hand him over to the public security team later.”
“Yes, Director!” Cai Yiming immediately contacted security.
The museum security guards quickly arrived, pulled Director Xing up, and waited for the public security team to take over.
Li Yang said, “Director Qi, please register this glazed cup.”
“Rest assured, I guarantee that such incidents will never happen again,” Qi Tongwei said with a serious expression.
Li Yang smiled, “Very well, we won’t disturb you any further. We’ll see you again if there’s an opportunity.”
“I’ll see you out. Your donation of treasures is a great contribution, and I’ll have someone deliver a commendation certificate to your home later,” Qi Tongwei said hurriedly.
As they were escorted to the museum entrance, a team from the public security bureau rushed over and immediately took Director Xing into custody.
The leading woman was Murong Xue.
Seeing Li Yang and Uncle Peng there, she couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “Uncle Peng, Mr. Li, why are you here too?”
“Do you remember that glazed cup from last time? I’m accompanying Uncle Peng to present a treasure,” Li Yang said with a smile.
Uncle Peng nodded, “It’s good that you’re here. Let’s go back together and have a meal.”
“We can go back together, but let’s skip the meal this time. I still have work to attend to,” Murong Xue shook her head, then said to her team members, “What are you still waiting for? Now that we’ve apprehended the suspect, let’s drive back.”
“Understood, Captain Murong.” Everyone nodded.
Li Yang drove his car to follow, stopping across the street from the public security bureau’s entrance, and said with a smile, “Team Leader Murong, are you sure you don’t want to join us for a meal?”
“No, thank you.” Murong Xue glanced at him, then suddenly thought of something and reminded him, “If you happen to encounter a middle-aged woman at a restaurant later, it’s best not to engage with her, otherwise, she’ll be very troublesome.”
“You know her? Is she related to you?” Li Yang asked suspiciously.
Murong Xue didn’t elaborate, merely saying indifferently, “In any case, I’ve warned you.”
With that, she led her team into the office.
Li Yang said with some exasperation, “Can’t you be more detailed when you speak? Why save so much saliva?”
“Mr. Li, I’ve already had the food prepared. Let’s go eat,” Uncle Peng said with a smile.
Li Yang nodded and followed him into the restaurant. As expected, he immediately spotted a middle-aged woman with an elegant demeanor.
Just as he was feeling curious, the middle-aged woman walked over proactively, her face beaming with a warm smile, “You are Li Yang, aren’t you?”
“Yes, Auntie. And you are?” Li Yang asked in surprise, wondering how this auntie knew him.
The middle-aged woman smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m not a bad person. I’m Ah Xue’s mother.”
“So you’re Auntie.” Li Yang was taken aback. No wonder she had such an elegant aura; a beautiful woman’s mother was indeed not lacking in looks or temperament.
Mrs. Murong smiled, “Mr. Li, my daughter is naturally reserved. Has she caused you any trouble?”
“No, Auntie. I think Team Leader Murong has a very good personality,” Li Yang replied with a smile.
Mrs. Murong looked surprised, “Really? If that’s the case, does Mr. Li have feelings for my daughter?”
“Of course, otherwise, we wouldn’t be friends,” Li Yang nodded with a smile.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Murong clapped her hands in delight, staring directly at him and saying, “In that case, Mr. Li, could you pursue my daughter and win her over?”
“Huh?” Li Yang was stunned, doubting if he had misheard her.
How could a mother possibly wish for a man to pursue her own daughter?
Could she be a stepmother?
Mrs. Murong quickly explained, “Mr. Li, please don’t misunderstand. I’m definitely not a wicked stepmother. Ah Xue is already of marriageable age, and if she doesn’t find a partner soon, it will be difficult later on.”
“I think you are a good person, and you are also very handsome. You and my Ah Xue are simply a perfect match. Therefore, I want you to be our Murong family’s son-in-law. What do you say?”