The next day.
At the Gu residence.
A white Porsche stopped at the front gate.
Shen Wan'er, dressed in a black coat and high heels, stepped out. She looked up at the mansion before her, her expression complicated.
Gu Yan was the wealthiest and most prominent second-generation heir in Jianghai.
If she followed him, it might actually be a good choice.
After all, he had liked her so much before. After marriage, he surely wouldn't treat her badly.
Sigh…
Shen Wan'er let out a soft sigh, her mood heavy.
This time, she had come to settle things once and for all.
With mixed emotions, she walked inside.
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Jianghai City Police Station.
Bang!
Chen Yingyin burst into the director's office, slamming her hand on the desk.
"What a joke!"
"He's a murderer! Do you understand what a murderer is?"
"How can you just let him go?!"
Chen Guoping sighed inwardly.
He understood his daughter's anger, but there were many things in this world that ordinary people simply couldn't control.
Especially Xiao Lin.
He had never imagined that Xiao Lin was a warrior from the ancient martial world.
Thinking about how his daughter had personally arrested someone so dangerous made his back break out in cold sweat.
At that moment, a man in a pure white uniform with glasses—standing beside Chen Guoping—spoke with a mild smile.
"Miss Chen, please calm down."
"Mr. Xiao's identity is special. After professional verification, the deaths at Tianye Pharmaceutical were not caused by Xiao Lin."
Chen Yingyin turned sharply, frowning. "Who are you?"
The man wore a spotless white uniform with a golden badge on his chest.
"Haha, forgive me. I forgot to introduce myself."
He adjusted his glasses and handed over an ID.
Chen Yingyin glanced at it—and froze.
Huaxia Special Operations Investigation Department — Bai Jun
She had never heard of such a department.
She handed it back, puzzled. "What department is this? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Bai Jun smiled faintly. "An organization outside the secular system. One that deals with matters beyond ordinary law."
"Of course, Miss Chen, you're not part of our system, so there's no need for further explanation."
"But your father understands. If you have questions, you can ask him—assuming he's willing to answer."
After that, Bai Jun turned to Chen Guoping.
"Director Chen, I'll be taking the person with me."
With that, he walked out.
Chen Yingyin instinctively stepped forward to stop him—
"Yingyin!"
Chen Guoping's sharp rebuke froze her in place.
By the time she recovered, Bai Jun was already gone.
She stared at her father in disbelief. "Dad… you actually believe an organization like that?"
Chen Guoping sighed, stood up, and walked over, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"Yingyin, don't think about Xiao Lin anymore."
"He's not an ordinary person. And that organization is legitimate. If he's guilty, they'll handle it."
Hearing this, Chen Yingyin clenched her fists.
Gu Yan's words from last night echoed in her mind.
'Sister Yingyin, I heard Xiao Lin has an unusual background. What if he gets bailed out?'
So he already knew.
…Damn it.
Chen Yingyin's face returned to calm. She nodded.
"Understood, Director Chen."
It seemed she really needed to find time to talk to Gu Yan.
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Gu residence.
Gu Yan came downstairs lazily, wearing a bathrobe.
He saw Shen Wan'er standing awkwardly in the living room.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"Miss Shen, why are you here?"
Shen Wan'er clenched her teeth, forcing herself to speak softly.
"Tianye Pharmaceutical is my life's work… What exactly do you want before you'll let it go?"
Gu Yan walked up to her, looking down, his gaze sweeping over her without restraint.
"Didn't I already say it?"
"Pay back the debt your brother owes first."
She was beautiful, with a great figure.
No wonder Xiao Lin would be captivated by her.
Once she drank the power-destroying water, his plan would already be halfway complete.
Shen Wan'er misunderstood his gaze.
She bit her lip, fingers trembling as she reached for the buttons of her coat.
"I… I don't have the money…"
Gu Yan nodded. "No money? That's fine—"
He suddenly froze.
Shen Wan'er slowly unbuttoned her coat, revealing a hint of pink beneath. She turned her head away, face flushed, voice shaking.
"This is my first time…"
"I wasn't lying when I said I focused on my career and never dated."
Gu Yan's expression turned cold instantly.
His eyes were filled with pure mockery.
When Shen Wan'er looked back, expecting something—
She saw only indifference.
As if she weren't a beautiful woman, but just an object.
"Put your clothes on."
The cold voice pierced her ears.
Her heart suddenly panicked.
She hurriedly buttoned up, clutching her collar, her body trembling slightly.
She was afraid of this Gu Yan.
"Wait here," he said calmly.
Before she could respond, he had already turned and left.
Moments later, Gu Yan returned holding two glasses of red wine.
He handed one to Shen Wan'er.
She took it in a daze.
Gu Yan sighed softly.
"Shen Wan'er, I once liked you very much."
"I gave you everything without holding back."
"But now I realize it wasn't love."
"It was just my youthful refusal to admit defeat. Wanting you was nothing more than childish obsession."
"We're past that age now."
"I'll be engaged soon."
After today, your company will return to normal. I won't ask for your brother's debt anymore."
He raised his glass slightly.
"Drink this, and let's end things here."
"We owe each other nothing."
Gu Yan smiled faintly.
"I wish you a smooth future, Miss Shen."
Silence filled the room.
Buzz—
Shen Wan'er's mind went completely blank.
Engaged…
She stared at Gu Yan's calm, relieved expression.
A sharp pain tore through her chest.
Tears slid down her face.
It felt as if she had lost something irreplaceable.