The police officer smiled, "How could it be? As police, we need to reasonably suspect anyone. But Miss Chu, don’t always belittle yourself. You have already been very brave, and during a meeting, the bureau specifically mentioned you."
"Re-really?"
Chu Yin was a bit incredulous.
She had long been living under her parents’ belittlement, and whatever she did was wrong.
Her life was like being a beast of burden, giving for her family, and her sister, while enduring verbal violence.
No matter how much she pretended not to care, there were times when she got tired.
Hearing a compliment from a stranger made her slightly embarrassed, as she blinked and turned to rub the corner of her eyes.
The police officer stood up and said, "Then we will leave first. Rest assured, we will thoroughly investigate the matter regarding the destruction of evidence."
"Thank you."
Chu Yin exhaled a breath of relief.
As she bid farewell to the police, the figure outside the door also disappeared.
Chu Yin did not notice and turned to look at Sang Li who had been silent.
"What do we do next?"
"I have already arranged a lawyer for you to negotiate the termination with your company, and as for the variety show, we can also terminate..."
"No!" Chu Yin immediately interrupted.
Sang Li frowned, "Why? Can’t bear to leave that singer?"
"Who?"
Chu Yin hadn’t reacted at all.
It took her a few seconds to remember the common man who spoke in rhymes.
"He’s my work. I have to be dedicated, and besides, this job is my highest earning opportunity yet. If I leave in the middle, who would dare to hire me? Plus, he’s not bad-looking, not repulsive."
Chu Yin really hadn’t placed that man in her mind.
Sang Li said coldly, "Chu Yin, don’t be so shallow."
"Mind your own business," Chu Yin glared at him.
"Suit yourself then."
Though he said that, Sang Li’s frown deepened.
Chu Yin lay back on the bed and checked the time, "Mr. Sang, aren’t you going home yet?"
"I’m staying here tonight. There are too many reporters downstairs. They might find a way to sneak up."
"Really?" Chu Yin chuckled.
"Yes."
Sang Li had just nodded when Chu Yin consciously moved a bit and patted the empty spot next to her.
"Come."
"..."
Sang Li glared at her unhappily, having long been accustomed to her behavior.
He sat back on the couch and adjusted his clothes.
"Sleep early."
"Is it necessary to guard against me like this? Am I still able to pounce over?"
Chu Yin pulled up the quilt and tucked herself in.
She peacefully slept a restful night.
...
Lin Zhiyi slept until noon, probably startled and shocked from yesterday, too exhausted to even dream.
But her previous dream’s confusion still wasn’t resolved.
What were the events thirty years ago in the news within the dream referring to?
And those fleeting photos, besides Chu Yin, there must be others.
Also, why wasn’t Fang Sisi, as a key witness, included?
Knock, knock, knock.
The knocking sound interrupted Lin Zhiyi’s thoughts.
"Coming."
She lifted herself up and had to admit Gong Chen’s massage was very effective, even her foot wasn’t hurting much.
And her whole body felt really comfortable.
Except...
She glanced at several condom wrappers in the trash can with the corner of her eye, immediately covering them with a tissue and kicking it to the corner.
Out of sight, out of mind.
She donned her robe and opened the door.
Liao Yi said, "Third Young Master mentioned that you must be called up for lunch."
Lin Zhiyi nodded, stretched, and made her way to the dining room.
Liao Yi widened his eyes, "Zhiyi, it’s amazing you slept so soundly, the whole internet was about to crash this morning, I didn’t even know which news to look at first."
"What’s happened?"
Lin Zhiyi poured a cup of warm water and swished her mouth, planning to eat before freshening up.
"Early this morning, several officials got dismissed, the list is so long! I wouldn’t dare have a bill that long."
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