After leaving the police station, the sky had completely darkened outside.
Qin Chuan, accompanied by Li Ya, Yao Dong, and Feng Lei, found a restaurant and had a lavish meal.
The entire day had been filled with a chaotic mess of events, leaving them genuinely tired and hungry. After eating their fill, all three men, except for Li Ya, leaned back in their chairs, patting their bellies, feeling a sense of rebirth.
It's worth mentioning that while Qin Chuan was eating, his phone didn't stop ringing. Calls came from his parents, the supermarket employees downstairs, and the construction site, all concerned about his situation.
It was clear that everyone knew what had happened today.
When Qin Chuan was present, no one felt anything in particular. But this time, an accident occurred. With Qin Chuan absent for just a day, everyone felt as though they had lost their anchor.
This was the role of a leader in an enterprise or company.
Every enterprise or company needed such a person. While they might seem idle, doing nothing all day, they were the pillar of inner strength for every employee.
With him around, everyone felt at peace and secure.
After dinner, Qin Chuan and Li Ya walked hand in hand along the streets of Ning County, with Yao Dong and Feng Lei following at a distance, wisely not disturbing them.
Ning County was a county town with a population and economic level similar to Yongnan County. Qin Chuan tried hard to recall any advanced information about Ning County.
He regretfully discovered that in his previous life, he had never paid attention to such matters. He didn't even know much about his hometown, let alone a city like Ning County.
They strolled until past nine o'clock in the evening before returning to the hotel.
To their surprise, as they reached the second floor, they saw a graceful figure squatting by the door of their room.
This figure seemed to have been waiting for a long time, her face etched with fatigue.
Upon seeing Qin Chuan, she stood up with great emotion and called out, "Boss Qin!"
Li Ya frowned, looking at the woman standing before them, who possessed an inherent charm. She had learned in the afternoon that this woman was Zhou Yitong, one of Han Shifei's famous lovers.
Relying on Han Shifei, Zhou Yitong had thrived, holding a director's position at the Grain Bureau – a "golden rice bowl" that commanded respect.
"Miss Zhou, is there something you need?"
Qin Chuan asked calmly.
"Can... can I talk to you!"
Zhou Yitong's expression was slightly flustered. After hesitating for a long while, she finally spoke.
Qin Chuan didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Are you here alone?"
Zhou Yitong nodded.
"Did anyone else know you were coming?"
Qin Chuan asked again.
Zhou Yitong hesitated slightly, then quickly shook her head, "No one else knows. I came here quietly by myself."
Qin Chuan's gaze was exceptionally sharp. Although the flicker of hesitation in Zhou Yitong's eyes disappeared quickly as she spoke, he caught it.
A cold glint appeared deep in his pitch-black eyes, and he said faintly, "I'm sorry, I'm very tired today and don't want to be disturbed!"
His words made it clear he wanted her to leave.
Zhou Yitong immediately became anxious, her pale face showing distress. She tightly grabbed Qin Chuan's arm and pleaded, "Boss Qin, I know my brother made a real mistake this time!"
"But please, can you give him a chance to reform?"
"Whatever the amount of money, I will agree!"
"Let go!!!"
This time, before Qin Chuan could react, Li Ya coldly and indifferently pulled Zhou Yitong's hand away from Qin Chuan and said sternly, "A man and a woman should not touch. Don't you know that?"
Perhaps due to the excessive force, Zhou Yitong stumbled and fell to the ground, letting out a cry of pain, appearing extremely frail.
However, at that moment, no one felt pity. Qin Chuan, with a blank expression, walked around Zhou Yitong's body, took out his key, opened the room door, and went inside.
Li Ya followed closely behind and shut the door with a "snap."
As for Yao Dong and Feng Lei, seeing Qin Chuan and Li Ya's reactions, they averted their gazes and quickly opened the door to the adjacent room, disappearing inside.
Zhou Yitong was left alone in the empty corridor, lying on the ground, small and helpless.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhou Yitong finally slowly got up from the ground. A look of desolation crossed her pale, pretty face as she slowly walked out of the hotel.
"So Mr. Qin is unwilling to sit down and negotiate with us, is that right?"
Just as Zhou Yitong stepped out of the hotel, an old figure emerged from the shadows. This was Zhang Wenbo.
Zhou Yitong nodded bitterly.
A strong air of malice emanated from Zhang Wenbo's aged face, eventually turning into a sinister, cold laugh. "Does he really think that such a minor matter can make us constantly controlled and manipulated by him?"
"Not to mention that we didn't instigate the attack this time; even if we had, there would be plenty of people willing to take the blame."
"This person who refuses a toast and prefers a forced drink, does he really think he's someone important!"
Zhou Yitong anxiously said, "But if that's the case, won't my brother be proven guilty and really go to jail?"
"Pah!"
Zhang Wenbo showed no respect for Zhou Yitong, spitting on the ground with a mocking expression.
"Your useless brother, wouldn't it be good for him to go to jail?"
"That way, it would be much easier for you and everyone else!"
After speaking, Zhang Wenbo strode towards the police station across the street, leaving Zhou Yitong standing there in a daze.
In the latter half of the night, around four o'clock, Han Shifei was finally released.
After twelve hours at the police station, his usually radiant and well-maintained face was filled with exhaustion and gloom. The group of his lackeys were too scared to speak, lest they provoke his anger.
During these twelve hours, he had been interrogated no less than seven times. The police here seemed convinced he was the mastermind, relentlessly questioning him and preventing him from sleeping.
Han Shifei, of course, would never admit guilt. Even if Qin Chuan had framed him, he would never confess, let alone if he had orchestrated the entire event.
After twelve hours, the Ning County police temporarily released Han Shifei, but warned him not to leave Ning County for the time being and to remain available for investigation and summons at any time.
As Han Shifei walked out of the police station, his emotions were on the verge of erupting.
He couldn't recall the last time he had experienced such a situation. It felt like twenty years ago, when he was just starting out in society and was arrested by the police. After that, it never happened again.
He never expected that twenty years later, at the peak of his career, he would have such a unique experience.
This time, it was enough to be remembered for a lifetime!
Han Shifei, with a dark expression, was escorted by a group of his lackeys to the hotel. Coincidentally, it was the same hotel where Qin Chuan was staying.
He stayed there for convenience!
Han Shifei was starving. After eating two large bowls of instant noodles, he finally felt alive again.
He lay on the soft sofa in the hotel, lit a cigarette, and finally spoke.
"Did you see that good-for-nothing?"
Zhang Wenbo immediately replied respectfully, "No. That bald guy is currently under strict watch by the local police. No one is allowed to visit or contact him!"
*Clang!!*
The crisp, piercing sound of a shattered teacup startled everyone in the room. Han Shifei, who had been lying on the sofa smoking and resting, exuded a sinister aura, looking as if he could devour someone.
"Useless! A bunch of useless people!!"
"Can't even handle such a small matter!"
Han Shifei was not worried about anything now except for that stupid bald guy inside, who, lacking common sense, might implicate him as the mastermind.
What was more, if he couldn't withstand the interrogation and revealed some of the things he had done before, the situation would become truly troublesome!
This was Ning County, not Yongnan County. Even with all his influence and wealth, he was restricted on someone else's territory.
Hearing Han Shifei's curses, everyone held their breath.
Zhou Yitong, seeing this, cautiously approached.
"Brother Han, please don't be angry!"
"Let me give you a massage to ease your muscles... Ah!!"
A sudden scream caused Zhou Yitong to swallow the rest of her words.
The others in the room were also greatly startled!