Chapter 863: Alibi
Li Beinian did not know that there was an uproar on the internet. Many people were influenced by public opinion and thought that Li Beinian was simply too good for Mu Xichen, and that Mu Donglin should have been the best match for her.
At this time, Li Beinian was recording a statement at the police station.
This means she had to answer every question the police asked.
The policeman asked, “Has Mu Xichen been acting strangely recently?”
Li Beinian replied, “We haven’t seen each other for a week.”
“When the two of you were together, was he often not home, or would he often tell you that he was going on a business trip?”
“No, we’re very close and would rather be with each other every day.”
“You’re a celebrity. I heard that you often have to go out to film programs and fulfill jobs. You also have to film television dramas and movies, hence you live apart most of the time. It’s normal that you don’t know what he’s up to,” the policeman said. “You just need to tell us what you know.”
Li Beinian wavered.
What did this person mean?
Was he giving her an out?
He had given her a bait. As long as Li Beinian followed it, she’d be able to push all the blame onto Mu Xichen.
She could tell what this person’s motive was, but she did not show it. “That’s true, but I haven’t worked for a long time because I was preparing for the wedding, I’ve been rather free.”
The policeman frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with her lack of cooperation. “But he often is at work, right?”
“Yes, but after I stopped filming, we were often together. Sometimes, I’d go to his office to help him out. Then, we’d eat together, watch movies or play video games together.”
“Does that mean that you two spend most of your time together?”
“Yes.”
The answer didn’t seem to satisfy the policeman, and seemed to have put him in a somewhat difficult position. He continued, “Mu Xichen is now suspected of being involved in some illegal transactions. We already have a lot of evidence. If you don’t try to clear your name now, you may be detained. Please think carefully before you speak.”
Li Beinian noticed that he had paused the recording.
However, she did not correct herself. “My husband is innocent. He’s an upright soldier. He would never do such a thing.”
After a pause, Li Beinian continued, “I believe the police will clear our names.”
“If you’re innocent, we’ll definitely clear your name. But if not…” The policeman looked at her and probed further.
However, Li Beinian insisted that they had been together often and that Mu Xichen had neither time nor motivation to do such things.
The policeman sneered. “Motivation? For the sake of money and benefits, these are motivations. Everyone knows that Mu Xichen is not on good terms with his father and that he had been disinherited. Hence, he entered this industry to earn some money. This is his motivation.”
“You’re just making malicious guesses.”
“It’s the truth. The evidence is there.”
“Evidence?” Li Beinian laughed. “Some people want to frame others. Isn’t it very easy to create some evidence to slander others? However, some ‘evidence’ can’t stand up to scrutiny. Have you investigated carefully?”
In the exchange that ensued, Li Beinian had the upper hand. The person who asked the question was infuriated.
Hence, Li Beinian was detained.
Two hours after she was detained, an uninvited guest came to the police station’s detention room.
This person was tall and lanky. He looked cold and was in his usual suit. He stood at the door looking at Li Beinian.
When the girl saw him, she smiled mockingly. “How have you been, Eldest Young Master Mu?”