336: Chapter 336: A Woman’s Heart is Like Water 336: Chapter 336: A Woman’s Heart is Like Water Indeed, it was Tangyu who orchestrated the incident from behind the scenes, and Song Qingyu was called over by Tangyu through a phone call.
However, He Shu thought too simply of Tangyu.
Could such an honest person as Tangyu frame him?
Moreover, framing someone and falsely reporting to the police is illegal, and Tangyu would never engage in illegal activities.
The reason Tangyu called Song Qingyu was because He Shu indeed had drugs hidden on him.
Of course, how they were hidden will be discussed later.
Knowing that Tangyu was behind it all, He Shu naturally wouldn’t comply easily but said firmly, “Officer Song, although you say that, I still feel my reputation will be damaged, so I’m sorry, but I must ask you to search me publicly.
If there indeed are drugs on me, you don’t need to tell me; I’ll willingly go with you.
If there are no drugs on me, then I would kindly ask Captain Song to see the truth and catch the person who framed me.
I, He Shu, might just be a humble teacher, but when it comes to my dignity, I absolutely will not tolerate any insult or slander.”
Such a forceful statement from He Shu was also an act to salvage his dignity.
Song Qingyu’s face still showed no emotion; he knew Tangyu’s character well.
Since Tangyu had called him to arrest someone, he must have been very certain, even to say—he had already arranged everything.
Thus, Song Qingyu naturally wouldn’t think that He Shu, having such confidence, was innocent and said, “Sorry, I don’t have a search warrant on me.
We should proceed with the search back at the station, as doing it here is not quite lawful.”
The corner of He Shu’s mouth twitched as he said, “I am the one offering myself for the search.
You search, and that’s it.
I will absolutely not sue you, and everyone here can bear witness.”
“Fine, since it’s your voluntary decision and you insist on it, I apologize in advance.” Song Qingyu unapologetically nodded and gestured to an officer to search He Shu.
He Shu cooperated fully, allowing the officer to search him, and soon, the officer found a bag of Ecstasy Pills in his inner pocket.
Seeing this bag of Ecstasy Pills, He Shu was shocked and completely dumbfounded.
The other teachers in the office also had their eyes wide open, and their gazes towards He Shu suddenly changed.
“No—how is this possible?
This stuff isn’t mine, you’re framing me,” He Shu said, his face extremely ugly as he shook his head repeatedly, beginning to lose control.
It was the first time he felt the sensation of being wrongfully accused, which was distressingly uncomfortable and even gave him the urge to commit murder at that moment.
He was 100% sure he had never touched drugs, so how could there possibly be a bag of Ecstasy Pills on him?
He had only put on his clothes that morning, and no one had touched him all morning; how could a bag of Ecstasy Pills just appear in his pocket without reason?
So He Shu’s first thought was that he was framed by the officer who searched him, and the mastermind behind this was surely Tangyu.
Humph, what a Tangyu, playing such a hand, truly a good tactic.
Only then did He Shu realize that compared to his tricks, Tangyu’s method was truly clever, truly meant to crush him completely.
It was not only embarrassing but also about to damage his reputation, and in the end, he might have no choice but to quietly leave Linshan Middle School.
Indeed, it was ruthless enough.
He Shu finally understood that he had greatly underestimated Tangyu.
Once Tangyu got ruthless, he was truly crazy.
He was now even more convinced that Director Chu had probably fallen into his trap as well.
Being a doctor and with such incredible medical skills, it was possible that he could have induced Director Chu to behave wildly and commit such acts.
Thinking this, He Shu was both angry and somewhat frightened, realizing that he should never have dealt with Tangyu.
“Humph, Mr.
He, please watch your words.
Publicly accusing an officer adds a serious charge, and I reserve the right to sue you.
The search was voluntary on your part, everyone here can testify to that, and I have it recorded.
Throughout the process, my colleague rolled up his sleeves to search you, and so many eyes saw that he found a bag of Ecstasy Pills on you; now you dare say we framed you, I don’t mind adding another charge,” Song Qingyu snorted coldly.
He Shu was suddenly jolted awake and realized that he had been watching intently while the police officer searched him.
The officer indeed rolled up his sleeves and even had everyone check his hands; his work was impeccably done, so the possibility of being framed was non-existent.
He Shu also remembered that when the officer found the bag of Ecstasy Pills in his inner pocket, he felt something in his pocket.
So, the Ecstasy Pills were placed in his pocket by someone else?
But who could it be?
Tangyu?
Although Tangyu was the person He Shu suspected the most, after some thought, he felt it was unlikely.
Since he had no physical contact with Tangyu, how could Tangyu have put a bag of Ecstasy Pills in his pocket?
What actually happened in this case—could it be someone other than Tangyu?
But he hadn’t offended anyone, so what was going on?
He Shu was completely confused and somewhat lost his footing; the incident truly muddled him.
One thought after another, none held up.
“Sorry, I was too agitated just now.
But Captain Song, I swear on my character, this stuff is definitely not mine; I have never touched such a thing.
It must have been someone else who framed me; I sincerely ask for your thorough investigation,” He Shu said, his face cold and utterly ugly.
“You don’t need to remind me whether you are wronged or not; I will definitely find out.
Right now, don’t talk to me about being wronged; the law cares about evidence,” Song Qingyu said coldly.
“Isn’t fingerprint verification available nowadays?
I’ve never touched this stuff; just a fingerprint test would suffice,” He Shu said.
Song Qingyu gave He Shu a cold glance and responded, “We know what to do; you’d better keep quiet now.
Even if there are no fingerprints of yours on it, it still doesn’t prove it’s definitely not yours.
People are very cautious nowadays; just wear gloves, and no fingerprints will be left.
I’ve said that I will find out what’s going on, but for now, please come with us,” Song Qingyu said.
He Shu’s face turned deathly pale, his words undoubtedly putting him in a difficult and passive situation.
Even if it was eventually proven that he was innocent, in others’ eyes, it would still seem like a case dismissed due to lack of evidence, and his reputation was utterly ruined.
“Hmph, it’s really unexpected, these days the more honest people seem, the scarier they are.
Mr.
He looks quite decent, yet he was hiding drugs, and such a large bag too.”
“Yes, it’s hard to believe, the young people nowadays are just too crazy.”
Listening to the teachers in the office whispering, He Shu’s face looked even uglier than if his parents had died.
These people only knew how to kick someone when they were down.
When someone was in trouble, they couldn’t wait to trample on them ruthlessly.
Don’t be fooled by the small size of Linshan Middle School; the overt and covert struggles were very fierce.
That’s how society is, competition leads to conflict, conflict leads to people not being what they seem, everyone has their own schemes, plotting in their hearts.
Normally, everyone is polite and amiable, even making you think they are genuinely nice.
But once something happens to you, these people often are the first to stomp on you, and to stomp hard.
Seeing these two-faced attitudes, He Shu’s fists were also clenched, his nails digging into his flesh, his knuckles turning white.
He hated, he truly hated, he didn’t hate others, he hated Tangyu the most.
He still believed that behind this incident, the most likely suspect was Tangyu, otherwise, he had never offended anyone else.
He had also thought that Tangyu would take action against him, just didn’t expect it to come so swiftly, completely catching him off guard.
Seated in the office, Tangyu, having finished the experiment, hadn’t obtained what he wanted, the equipment here was too simple to conduct any serious experiments.
His phone suddenly rang, not a call but a message, from Song Qingyu: “Did you orchestrate this?”
“Yes,” Tangyu didn’t deny it, he didn’t want to deny anything in front of Song Qingyu.
“Now I’m implicated in a crime too,” Song Qingyu texted back.
“I know Qingyu, I’ve made it difficult for you.
Just do what you have to do.
My master always taught me not to engage in criminal activities.
So, I’ve always avoided illegal acts.
Actually, what my teacher used to say was, as long as there’s no evidence, it doesn’t count as breaking the law.
So, I don’t think I’ve broken the law.
When dealing with certain people, I use certain methods, that’s the most suitable way.
He plotted against me, wanted to drive me out of Linshan Middle School, I’m just giving him a taste of his own medicine, that’s the lightest punishment I could give him.
If I really took action, you all wouldn’t need to make a move, he would be miserable,” Tangyu texted back openly.
Song Qingyu was silent for a long time before replying, “Okay, I understand.”
After sending that message, Song Qingyu said nothing more.
Looking at the phone, Tangyu’s lips curved up slightly; he knew Song Qingyu would still stand by him.
These days, Tangyu could clearly sense some changes in Song Qingyu.
Before, she would never have condoned such a thing, but now she could turn a blind eye.
I wonder, could this be considered falling for me?
Tangyu looked up and saw a figure standing at the door, it was Xia Xiaoyu.
“Xiaoyu, come in, why stand at the door?” Tangyu said with a smile to Xia Xiaoyu.
It was only then that Xia Xiaoyu nodded and walked in with a smile: “I—came to pick up a lunch box.” As she spoke, a blush spread across Xia Xiaoyu’s cheeks, clearly an excuse.
“Besides grabbing the lunch box, is there anything else?” Tangyu asked.
Xia Xiaoyu briefly hesitated, looked at Tangyu, bit her lip and said, “Doctor Tang, actually—I was hoping you could come to my house again for a meal.
If you don’t want to come to my place, maybe we can go out to eat instead.”
“Just a meal, huh?
I don’t mind, but I might be busy the next couple of days, might not have time to join you for a meal,” Tangyu explained, speaking the truth.
“Oh,” Xia Xiaoyu seemed somewhat disappointed, more convinced it was Tangyu’s excuse to refuse her.
Xia Xiaoyu picked up the lunch box, her mood somewhat downcast, but she covered it quickly, saying, “Then I’ll head back first.
Oh, by the way, Doctor Tang, I heard you and Lin Feifei are together now, you really are a perfect match, I sincerely wish you happiness, hoping you two can be happy together.”
“Mm, thanks,” Tangyu said, also noticing that Xia Xiaoyu might have misunderstood something, but he didn’t know how to explain it.
“Well, goodbye then, Doctor Tang,” Xia Xiaoyu said before quickly walking away.
Watching Xia Xiaoyu’s somewhat heartbroken figure running away, Tangyu shook his head: “A woman’s heart, such a fickle thing.”