"Who told you to say these things without permission? Everything was already handled and dealt with, why did you have to be so clever on your own?"
"Did you think that by explaining yourself, someone would praise you? Forgive you? And that everything would be alright? Let me tell you, your actions could lead to jail time! You've become a notorious artist, and the entertainment industry will no longer tolerate you. Do you realize you've ruined your own career?"
"It's not just you, I've been ruined by you too!"
"Just watch, the brands will call to terminate contracts any minute now. Do you know when I had your work scheduled until? How many contracts I signed? How much compensation we'll have to pay for breaches? If you wanted to kill me, you should have done it directly, why did you have to do this to me? Huh?"
From the moment Peng Fei decided to post the video, he had anticipated the consequences, so at this moment, he could accept anything his agent said.
At worst, he would go to jail. It was what he deserved, and he was calm.
After the agent finished his tirade and saw Peng Fei staring blankly like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, he got angry and went to discuss with the public relations team about removing the trending topic.
However, before he could, the police arrived first.
With Peng Fei confessing to such a serious matter and so many netizens watching, how could it not be investigated?
He was taken away. Due to the suddenness of the event, he didn't have time to take any precautions. Many people saw Peng Fei being taken away. Photos were posted online, causing another wave of trending topics.
The brands knew about it and clamored to terminate their contracts. The agent was on the verge of tears.
With the matter escalating so greatly, Chen Dongyang, Chen Jiaojiao, and Tiantian naturally knew about it.
Looking at the videos circulating everywhere and listening to Peng Fei's sincere explanations, they were surprised, but also felt a bit of respect for his frankness.
However, respect was respect, they wouldn't step in to do anything. This was what he deserved.
They only hoped that Chun Chun wouldn't see it. She had finally calmed down and shouldn't have to endure this again.
Peng Fei was questioned by the staff for a long time, then signed and fingerprinted, and was taken to a cold, sterile room.
This was his second time in such a place. The first time, he was filled with resentment, frustration, and an urgent desire to get out.
But this time, although he was worried he might never see Zhan Jingchun again, overall he was calm and at peace.
He inquired with the staff about how long he might be detained in his situation. The staff said they needed to gather evidence and find everyone involved in the chain before they could say.
Peng Fei waited quietly like this, and to his surprise, he was released after only one day.
When the staff called his name to let him out, he thought he was going to be interrogated again.
Instead, they had him sign the paperwork and let him go.
Peng Fei was very surprised: "I'm okay? You're letting me go just like that? You're not going to pursue this anymore?"
"There's insufficient evidence. Until concrete evidence is found, we have no right to detain you for too long. Why do you seem to enjoy being here? Don't you want to leave?"
It wasn't that he didn't want to leave, but he felt he had done wrong, and if he didn't accept punishment, he wouldn't feel at ease.
Seeing his honest and simple expression, the staff decided to tell him the truth.
"Someone bailed you out, claiming to be a victim's family member and not holding it against you. They are at the entrance. Go ask them yourself."
What? A victim's family member came to bail him out and wasn't holding it against him?
Could it be Chen Dongyang?
Peng Fei hurried outside. A gleaming black commercial van was parked there. As soon as he reached the front of the car, someone got out and opened the door.
"Peng Fei, right? The gentleman has been waiting inside for a long time. Please get in."
Peng Fei got into the car with a look of confusion.
Inside the spacious and clean cabin, Zhan Beijue, dressed in a black suit, was looking at him sternly.
Peng Fei didn't recognize Zhan Beijue, but seeing his aura and his features that were very similar to Chun Chun's, he quickly realized.
He had actually met Chun Chun's father!
Recalling his past actions, he felt nervous and ashamed, not knowing how to react.
He opened his mouth several times before finally speaking.
"Are you, Mr. Zhan?"
Zhan Beijue scrutinized him from head to toe, finding that the young man wasn't much different from his photo and was indeed good-looking.
Moreover, his features were upright and honest, suggesting he was not someone who would be deceitful.
As the saying goes, one's appearance reflects one's inner self. Seeing him like this, Zhan Beijue felt it was worth making this trip personally.
"You know me?"
These few words, spoken in a tone like a king's, were highly oppressive. Peng Fei, now certain it was him, became even more nervous.
"No, but I guess you must be Chun Chun's father. Mr. Zhan, my name is Peng Fei..."
Zhan Beijue lightly interrupted him.
"Of course, I know who you are, or I wouldn't be here. Do you know why I came?"
Peng Fei didn't know, nor did he dare to ask, staring at him blankly.
Zhan Beijue motioned for the driver to start the car and looked at him with a faint expression.
"Peng Fei, you harmed my daughter. By rights, you should be severely punished. However, I know about what you did recently, and I also watched the video you posted online yesterday."
"I believe you are not fundamentally a bad person, and there is still hope for you. Moreover, you are still young, and I don't want to see your life ruined like this, which is why I intervened."
"Our Zhan family has always advocated that correcting mistakes is the greatest virtue. I am doing this not only for you but also for my own beliefs. Do you understand?"
Peng Fei felt like crying upon hearing this.
He was Zhan Beijue.
A god-like figure in Nancheng, whose name everyone uttered with utmost respect.
He had harmed his precious daughter, and for the second time, he was not only spared but personally came to save him!
Not only did he save him, but he also personally told him that correcting mistakes is the greatest virtue?
It made him feel utterly ashamed.
"I understand what you mean, Mr. Zhan, and I know I was wrong. I've wronged Chun Chun..."
"Don't say such nonsense again. I believe you can create more value outside than inside. Therefore, starting today, you are free, and I will handle this matter."
"Go back to your hometown honestly and do what you should do. As long as you don't bother Chun Chun anymore, you should live peacefully until you die."
Zhan Beijue would settle all these messy affairs for him?
Peng Fei should have knelt down and kowtowed.
But he asked him to promise not to bother Chun Chun anymore.
"Mr. Zhan, I know I am not worthy to be with Chun Chun, and I can never repay the harm I've done to her, even in my next life. But..."
"But what? Do you think my daughter's life is over? That she must be with you?"
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that..."
"Whatever you mean. What I've done is the greatest mercy. Don't push your luck."
Peng Fei dared not speak further. He was indeed pushing his luck.
Now, he was infamous nationwide, and it was impossible for him to re-enter the entertainment industry. His remaining life was destined to be unremarkable.
Even if his heart still longed for Zhan Jingchun, what could he do?