The next day.
At the Gu residence.
A white Porsche pulled up at the main gate of the Gu family home.
Shen Wan'er, wearing a black coat, stepped out in high heels.
She gazed at the mansion before her with a complex expression.
Gu Yan was the wealthiest and most prominent heir in Jianghai City. Perhaps being with him wouldn't be such a bad thing after all.
Moreover, given how much Gu Yan used to like her, he would likely treat her well after marriage.
Ah...
Shen Wan'er let out a soft sigh, her expression somber.
Things had come to this point, and she had clearly made up her mind before coming here. With mixed emotions, Shen Wan'er entered the residence.
Meanwhile.
At the Jianghai City Police Station.
Slam!
Chen Yingyin burst into the chief's office, slamming her hand on the desk as she shouted, "What kind of joke is this?!"
"He's a murderer! A murderer, do you understand?!"
"How can you just let him go like this?!"
Seeing her reaction, Chen Guoping let out a small sigh.
He understood his daughter's anger, but there were too many things in this world beyond the control of ordinary people.
For instance, he never imagined that Xiao Lin would turn out to be a martial artist from the ancient martial arts world.
The thought that his daughter had arrested such a dangerous individual, beyond the reach of conventional law, made him shudder.
At that moment.
A man in a pristine white uniform and glasses, standing next to Chen Guoping, spoke with a smile, "Miss Chen, please try to calm down."
"Mr. Xiao has a special status, and our professional examiners have determined that the deaths at Tianye Pharmaceuticals were not caused by Xiao Lin."
Chen Yingyin turned to the speaker, frowning, "Who are you?"
The man seemed to be wearing the uniform of some organization, with a golden badge pinned to his chest.
"Ah, forgive me for not introducing myself. Here's my identification."
The bespectacled man adjusted his glasses and handed his credentials to Chen Yingyin.
Chen Yingyin took it with a frown, her expression quickly changing to one of surprise.
The badge clearly stated:
———— Huaxia Special Action Investigation Department Member [Bai Jun]
Chen Yingyin had never heard of this department. She returned the badge with a puzzled look, "What kind of department is this? I've never heard of it."
Bai Jun shook his head, speaking cryptically, "This is an organization that operates outside the bounds of conventional law, separate from the ordinary world."
"Of course, Miss Chen, you're not one of us, so I don't need to say more."
"But your father knows about these things, so if you have questions, you can ask him—provided he's willing to answer."
After speaking, Bai Jun turned to Chen Guoping, whose expression was complex, "Well then, Chief Chen, I'll be taking the man with me now."
With that, Bai Jun headed for the door.
Chen Yingyin naturally disagreed and was about to stop him when Chen Guoping sternly rebuked her, "Yingyin!"
Chen Yingyin was startled, and in that moment of hesitation, Bai Jun had already left.
She turned to Chen Guoping in disbelief, "Dad? You really trust this mysterious organization?"
Sigh.
Chen Guoping let out a soft sigh. He stood up and walked over to the shocked and frustrated Chen Yingyin, patting her shoulder with a complicated expression, "Yingyin, stop trying to catch Xiao Lin."
"He's not an ordinary person, and that organization is an official state entity. Even if Xiao Lin is guilty, they'll be the ones to handle it."
Hearing this,
Chen Yingyin clenched her fists tightly.
She recalled Gu Yan's words from the previous night.
[Sister Yingyin, I've heard that Xiao Lin has an extraordinary background. What if someone gets him released?]
She had promised that such a thing would never happen.
Damn it...
Chen Yingyin's face was unreadable as she nodded, "Understood, Chief Chen."
It seemed Gu Yan knew something beforehand. She'd need to find time to talk to him.
......
.......
At the Gu residence.
Gu Yan, dressed in a bathrobe, lazily descended the stairs.
He immediately spotted Shen Wan'er, standing awkwardly in the first-floor reception area, wearing her black coat.
A slight smirk appeared on his lips.
"To what do I owe the pleasure of Miss Shen's visit?"
This guy...
Shen Wan'er bit her lip as she watched Gu Yan approach with a mischievous expression.
She spoke in a soft, submissive tone, "Tianye Pharmaceuticals is my life's work... What will it take for you to leave me alone?"
Gu Yan stopped in front of Shen Wan'er, looking down at her, his eyes shamelessly roaming over her body, "How? I've already told you."
"First, repay the debt your brother owes me."
Hmm, not bad looking, and a good figure too.
No wonder Xiao Lin was so enchanted. Now, I just need to get Shen Wan'er to drink the Cultivation Destruction Potion, and half of my plan will be complete.
Seeing Gu Yan's gaze, Shen Wan'er thought she understood his intentions.
She bit her lip lightly, placing her hand on the buttons of her coat, her voice trembling slightly, "I don't have any money..."
Gu Yan nodded in comprehension, "No money, huh? Well, that's not a prob..."
He trailed off, his expression freezing.
Shen Wan'er had begun to slowly undo the buttons of her coat.
Revealing a hint of pink underneath, Shen Wan'er turned her head away, her face flushed red, her voice quivering, "This is my first time..."
"When I told you before that I was too busy with my career to date, I wasn't lying."
What is this woman doing?
Gu Yan's expression turned cold, his gaze tinged with mockery.
Seeing Gu Yan's lack of response, Shen Wan'er became confused. Wasn't this what he had always wanted?
Thinking this, Shen Wan'er shyly looked up, but...
She found Gu Yan's expression to be utterly indifferent, as if the exquisite woman standing before him was nothing more than a lump of flesh labeled "human."
Gu Yan had lost interest in the charade. His voice, cold and detached, reached Shen Wan'er's ears, "Put your clothes back on."
Thump! Thump!!
For some reason, Shen Wan'er's heart began to race, and her expression paled considerably.
She hurriedly rebuttoned her coat, clutching the collar tightly, her body trembling slightly.
She had to admit, this version of Gu Yan frightened her.
"Wait here," Gu Yan said flatly.
Shen Wan'er was about to nod in response, but Gu Yan had already left.
A moment later.
Gu Yan returned, carrying two wine glasses.
He offered one to Shen Wan'er.
She took it, looking confused.
Gu Yan gazed at her frightened expression and let out a soft sigh, "Shen Wan'er, I once liked you very much, so I gave you everything I had without reservation."
"But now I realize that wasn't love. It was just the stubbornness of youth, and my desire to have you was nothing more than a childish whim."
"We're both past that age now, and I'm going to be engaged soon."
"Your company will return to normal operations after today, and I won't ask you or your brother to repay the money."
"Drink this glass of wine, and let's consider ourselves even."
With that, Gu Yan smiled, as if relieved, "I wish you all the best in your future, Miss Shen."
As his words faded, silence fell around them.
Buzz!
Shen Wan'er felt her mind go blank.
Eng... Engaged...
Shen Wan'er stood there, stunned.
Looking at Gu Yan's relieved expression before her.
For some reason, her heart began to ache terribly.
A single tear rolled down her cheek.
I... I think I've lost something very important.