Rebirth of the Best Businesswoman at School Chapter 1448 - Prevent Troubles in the Future

Although Yu Wuyuan held some doubt that Qiao Shuchen was actually the youngest son of the Qiao family, he couldn't help but voice his uncertainty. "Perhaps it's just a coincidence that they share the same name."

Jian Ai offered a nod, having no prior knowledge of this individual whatsoever. In her past existence, she had never once crossed paths with Qiao Shuchen.

If this person was indeed responsible, it suggested a motive close at hand, not one from afar. Someone was clearly orchestrating events from the shadows; otherwise, Jian Ai couldn't fathom any other explanation.

Nevertheless, now that this name had surfaced, she couldn't abandon this promising lead, as it represented their sole clue at present.

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"Yu Wuyuan, I need you to investigate Qiao Shuchen. I require comprehensive details about his immediate family members. Anyone we can establish contact with might unlock further avenues of inquiry," Jian Ai instructed.

Yu Wuyuan readily agreed, a task easily within his capabilities. "Grant me half an hour."

The Yu family's esteemed standing within the capital placed them at the very apex of the social hierarchy. It was no exaggeration to state that Yu Wuyuan possessed considerable influence in the capital; making inquiries about a person was as simple as uttering a few words.

Precisely thirty minutes later, Yu Wuyuan reappeared, his expression considerably grim. Observing his demeanor, Jian Ai immediately sensed that a significant discovery had been made.

"What did you find?" Jian Ai inquired swiftly.

Meeting Jian Ai's gaze, Yu Wuyuan stated with a chilling calm, "Qiao Shuchen's sister is named Qiao Shuyi."

Qiao Shuyi?

Jian Ai's eyes widened in surprise. The name seemed vaguely familiar, yet she couldn't quite place it.

However, Yu Wuyuan's subsequent revelation left Jian Ai utterly astounded. He continued in a hushed tone, "She is Jian Changsheng's wife."

That single sentence dissolved all her confusion, bringing instant clarity to the situation.

Qiao Shuyi!

That was right. She recalled now. She had encountered this woman once before, during Lin Yi's birthday celebration held at the Jian Group's hot spring resort. It was the same occasion when the villa caught fire, precipitating a near-fatal escape for their group of children. The woman who arrived to collect Jian Yiyi was none other than Qiao Shuyi.

Jian Changsheng could not possibly have directed Qiao Shuchen to carry out the act. Despite Jian Ai's deep animosity towards him, she knew he was not so depraved as to resort to such measures, nor did he possess any discernible motive.

It must have been Qiao Shuyi who instigated Qiao Shuchen. She was aware of her mother, her brother, and herself.

Could it be that she would resort to murder simply because of this? Jian Ai found it difficult to comprehend that a person could harbor such deep-seated animosity. Moreover, the transgressor in the past was Jian Changsheng; their family had endured immense hardship, and now they were even denied the basic right to exist?

A chilling glint entered Jian Ai's eyes. Recalling her past life, her mother had succumbed to terminal liver cancer.

Subsequently, her brother met a tragic end when a falling object struck him while he was working at a construction site.

Then, mere years later, her own truck overturned, leading to her rebirth.

Jian Ai felt compelled to re-examine everything. Did Qiao Shuyi possess knowledge of these events in her previous life as well, perhaps due to Jian Changsheng's failure to keep them entirely secret? Her brother and she had been killed without justification!

At this precise moment, any remaining suspicion within Jian Ai evaporated, replaced by absolute certainty.

In both her past and present lives, Qiao Shuyi had relentlessly tormented their family.

Ji Haoyu, who had been observing quietly, eventually rose and departed the room alone.

"Grandfather, my people have located the perpetrator's trail. Xiao Ai has uncovered the truth. The mastermind is Jian Changsheng's wife from the Jian Group, a daughter of the Qiao family, operating alongside her brother in the capital."

Ji Haoyu contacted Old Master Ji, relaying the complete account of events.

Old Master Ji, already privy to Jian Ai's strained relationship with Jian Changsheng, was nonetheless taken aback by this revelation.

After a prolonged silence, Old Master Ji inquired, "Haoyu, are you implying…"

"I intend for the Jian Group and the Qiao family to be utterly eradicated," Ji Haoyu stated, his tone remarkably placid, as if discussing a trivial matter.

Old Master Ji fell silent once more. Finally, he uttered, "Very well. It is essential to prevent future troubles."

After concluding the call, Ji Haoyu gazed out at the darkening sky, his handsome features betraying no discernible emotion.

Back in the room, Jian Ai, having processed the information, issued a command: "Apprehend him immediately."

"They are currently in Europe. The entire family is residing there," Yu Wuyuan reported.

In less than thirty minutes, they had even ascertained their location.

Jian Ai couldn't suppress a sneer. "What a convenient alibi. She ensured no direct evidence would reach the police, making the matter airtight. The authorities will suspect nothing."

"She established plausible deniability for Jian Changsheng. With dire incidents suddenly befalling her mother and brother, the astute Jian Changsheng would ideally not suspect her. Should even a shred of suspicion arise, Qiao Shuyi would be unable to evade accountability."

Consequently, their family relocated to Europe. During the time of the incident, she was ostensibly with Jian Changsheng, completely distancing herself from any involvement.

"Who is currently in Europe?"

Jian Ai turned her inquiry towards Bai Zhou.

Bai Zhou paused for a beat before responding, “Uncle Duo and Luan Qingyang are present.”

Without a second thought, Jian Ai commanded, “Dispatch the precise location and instruct them to make a visit.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou instinctively inquired, “You mean to eliminate her forthwith?”

“What else? Keep her for the Lunar New Year festivities?” Jian Ai retorted.

At this juncture, any possibility of negotiation had vanished. This was a situation she couldn't evade in her previous existence, but in this new life, expelling this woman swiftly was paramount. She had no desire for further discourse.

Bai Zhou swiftly affirmed, nodding. “Understood.”

Two days elapsed.

Latvia, a European nation, a small territory blessed with fertile lands.

The entire family was abuzz with anticipation for this excursion, most notably Jian Yiyi and Jian Yichen. As their family hadn't embarked on an international journey together in quite some time, Jian Yiyi notably declined two lucrative advertising endorsements.

It was a private expanse of land, a ranch they had procured at considerable cost, encompassing vast grasslands and rolling hills. Cattle and alpacas roamed freely. Under the brilliant sunshine, gazing upon the natural landscape, so distant from the city's clamor, indeed offered a balm for the soul.

Qiao Shuyi had already received word from her brother, confirming that all endeavors were progressing as planned, and Wang Yunmei and Jian Yu were unlikely to survive.

The certainty stemmed from his firsthand observation before his departure. Even if both individuals miraculously survived the imminent crash, their injuries would be so grave as to likely extinguish any hope of recovery.

Regarding Jian Ai, Qiao Shuchen maintained a patient approach. A swift demise for Jian Ai, should it occur prematurely, would more readily incite Jian Changsheng’s suspicion. She was, after all, merely a young university student. Delaying any action for a couple of years presented a safer strategy.

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Even the timing mirrored her past life precisely. On the very day Jian Ai experienced her rebirth, two full years had passed since Jian Yu's purported demise.

This time, Qiao Shuyi heeded her brother’s counsel. With two of the three accounted for, their fates sealed, this represented welcome tidings.

Casting her gaze upon Jian Changsheng, Qiao Shuyi's heart swelled with renewed contentment.

Just as the family luxuriated in the sun's warmth upon the ranch's loungers, two figures emerged in the distance, steadily approaching their haven.