The meeting time ended, and Liu Yaozong was taken away in tears.
"Stop crying. What are you crying about during the New Year? Look at you, so pathetic!" Su Dan Novel Network
Xia Weiliang was also full of anger. How could someone set a trap for them? Where was this kid's brain?
"Liang, you go back first. I'll handle things here."
Ji Huan didn't want the news of her appearing here to be on the news again. Xia Yiran was already an irrelevant has-been who was forced to retire. Appearing on the front page with someone like that, she would be delighted, but Xia Weiliang would suffer!
"Oh. Then I'll take Little Jinzi back. Be sure to contact me if anything comes up."
It was already afternoon. Xia Weiliang looked up at the sky. She never expected Liu Yaozong to spend the New Year in the police station.
As soon as she stepped out, she saw a large crowd of reporters.
"The Empress is out!"
As soon as they saw her, they swarmed over.
Xia Weiliang's first reaction was to protect Little Jinzi, shielding her in her arms. After several interactions, her relationship with the media had actually improved. She said, "There's no problem with interviews, but can you please not disturb our Little Jinzi?"
Everyone knew about her adoption of the little girl from the disaster area. Although it wasn't the first time Little Jinzi had been exposed to the media, everyone had a tacit understanding and moved their cameras up, no longer focusing on the child.
Unexpectedly, even Brother Mao himself had come out. He squeezed through and anxiously asked, "Empress, what's going on? Several media outlets here received anonymous calls saying Liu Yaozong killed someone for his sister. He's being held now, and you're here to bail him out."
Xia Weiliang also knew that the media was aware of the situation, and there was no way to keep it a secret.
So, she asked everyone to step aside so as not to disturb the order of the police station's work.
She said, "Before the police release any official statement, I cannot disclose the specific details. I hope my media friends can understand. Furthermore, as a public figure, I cannot speak casually and set the narrative. What I can tell you all is that if Liu Yaozong is innocent, I will help him to the end."
Everyone had a general idea of what had happened, but they still asked curiously, "Liu Yaozong is Xia Yiran's brother. It's understandable for him to stand up for his sister. If you stand up for him, won't you be accused of meddling?"
"That's right, Empress, you must be careful. This kind of thing has happened before. You mean well, but some people have dirty mouths and will splash mud on you!"
Brother Mao also said, "If you ask me, you should just stay out of this matter! Let the Liu siblings handle it themselves. You've already done your utmost, and no one will say anything about you!"
The media present all nodded.
This was quite a spectacle. They had come to interview and get the first-hand information.
Unexpectedly, they were all offering her advice. The scene was quite amusing.
Xia Weiliang simply sat on a nearby lounge chair and said, "I'm not afraid of what others say. I've been criticized before, let alone accused of meddling. I've endured worse!"
She sighed, "It's just that I know what it feels like to be helpless. When there's no one around to help you, the so-called truth almost becomes unimportant. Moreover, Liu Yaozong has been living very hard during this time... Oh, right, he can cook now! His fish is especially delicious! Our Little Jinzi loves his cooking!"
Little Jinzi sat to the side, pouting, "Uncle... come back..."
The reporters looked at her. The genuine emotion expressed was not acting.
"Alas, since the Empress has decided to help him, we know what to do."
Brother Mao glanced at his colleagues and said, "Gentlemen, although we are reporters, we must at least have a bottom line as people. The reports we produce must be worthy of our conscience, especially for this kind of social news."
Someone nodded, "Yes, Brother Mao is right! And there's something fishy about today's incident. How could it be so coincidental that when something happened here, all of us media outlets received calls? They really can't treat us all like fools!"
"Empress, don't worry, we will base our reports on facts and will not make baseless speculations to interfere with public opinion!"
Xia Weiliang was deeply touched. She stood up and bowed to them, "It's the New Year, and I've caused you all to make this trip. I feel very bad about it. Regardless, I am truly grateful that you are speaking out for justice!"
Everyone joked, "Empress, don't just thank us with words. Promise us each an exclusive interview after the New Year!"
Xia Weiliang patted her chest, "No problem! Let's go!"
Everyone was happy and dispersed one by one.
Brother Mao was the last to leave. Xia Weiliang owed him a great favor, so their personal relationship had always been good.
"Empress, I received word that there's someone working behind the scenes in Xia Yiran's matter."
"Oh? Who?"
"I'm still investigating. I'll inform you as soon as I have any news. However, you should still be careful, lest someone is deliberately targeting you."
"Heh heh... Dad, I've been in this business for so long, and I'm not afraid of provocation, not even the kind that requires breaking a leg to come to my door!"
After returning from the police station, both Xia Weiliang and Little Jinzi were in low spirits.
They were supposed to be celebrating the New Year together, but Liu Yaozong had gotten into this trouble with just one outing.
If what he said was true, then Xia Yiran was too vicious!
If heaven wouldn't deal with this demoness, she wouldn't bother heaven. She would take the trouble to deal with her herself!
The alarm clock rang urgently; it was Nuomi returning.
"Weiwei, what happened to Xiao Zhu? How can he get arrested so soon after the New Year?"
Upon hearing the news, she greeted her parents and rushed back.
"Alas, it's a long story!"
Before she could continue, Song Wanye appeared, having rushed back.
"Did he eat the heart of a bear or have the gall of a leopard to even dare to use a knife?"
"Uh, this..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Director Du also arrived!
"Tell me quickly, what crime did that kid Yaozong commit?"
Looking at their curious faces, Xia Weiliang brought a small stool and sat opposite them, explaining everything from the beginning.
"...Now, Sister Huan is still handling things at the police station."
Director Du was shocked, "If it's truly Xia Yiran, her heart deserves to be condemned!"
Nuomi: "Too wicked! Truly wicked to the core! It's one thing to pit others against her, but she won't even let her own younger brother off!"
Brother Yuan: "...Bad people are bad regardless of the circumstances. Being bad is enough."
Xia Weiliang turned to look at Director Du, "Xiao Du, the lawyer..."
"Oh, don't worry. I've already contacted a lawyer before coming. Little Liu is one of our company's employees. As long as he hasn't committed any crimes, the company won't abandon him!"
Xia Weiliang was quite touched, "Our Meiyu is becoming more and more humane. Thinking back, I almost wanted to change jobs, but luckily I didn't!"
"Hey, that's right... What? You wanted to change jobs? To where? Liang, you can't be rash!"