Shen Jingqi, Yang Haotian, and the girl were all taken to the police station.
Li Baiyu followed them there.
At the police station, Shen Jingqi, Yang Haotian, and the girl each gave their statement.
Yang Haotian and the girl recounted the events, while Shen Jingqi simply explained how he intervened out of righteousness.
After listening to the three accounts, the police officers all gave Shen Jingqi a thumbs-up.
"Young man, you did well! Standing up for justice, much commendable!"
"Thank you for the praise, officer! It's what I should do!"
Shen Jingqi said modestly.
At that moment, another officer walked in.
"Captain, the five have confessed."
"Oh? What did they say?"
"They said they were entrusted to teach this girl a lesson."
The officer pointed at Zhao Xinyi.
"Entrusted? By whom?"
"They said it was a person named Young Master Wang who asked them to do it."
"Young Master Wang? Which Young Master Wang?"
"They said it's Wang Mian of the Wang Group."
"What? It's actually him?"
Upon hearing this, the captain's face immediately changed.
They had not expected this matter to involve the heir of the Wang Group.
The Wang Group is a well-known powerful and wealthy family in the Capital City.
Offending them would likely lead to dire consequences.
"Captain, what should we do?"
"Detain them first, then inform Wang Haotian to come and pick them up."
The captain instructed.
"But... won't Wang Mian retaliate against us?"
The officer asked worriedly.
"What are you afraid of? We are the police, do you think we should fear a small Wang Group?"
The captain glared at the officer and said.
The officer tried to say more, but the captain interrupted him.
"No buts, just do it!"
The captain commanded.
So, the five were locked up in the detention room.
Meanwhile, Shen Jingqi, Yang Haotian, and the girl were released.
After leaving the police station, both Yang Haotian and the girl wore worried expressions.
"Shen Jingqi, thanks to you, otherwise we would have been doomed."
Zhao Xinyi said gratefully.
"It's nothing, we're friends! Besides, I couldn't just watch you get bullied!"
Shen Jingqi said with a smile.
"But... won't Wang Mian retaliate against you?"
The girl asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine."
Shen Jingqi patted his shoulder and said.
Although Shen Jingqi said this, he felt a bit uneasy inside. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on ɴovᴇl(ꜰ)ir(e).nᴇt
He knew that Wang Group was powerful, and Wang Mian would not let it go easily.
However, Shen Jingqi was not afraid.
He believed that evil would not triumph over good.
As long as he acted righteously, there was no need to fear anyone's retaliation.
At this time, Yang Haotian also spoke up.
"No need to thank me, you should thank yourself. If it weren't for you being fancied by the rich lady, I wouldn't have come to save you."
Shen Jingqi looked at Yang Haotian coldly and said.
Yang Haotian's face turned pale upon hearing this.
He didn't expect Shen Jingqi to expose his faults at such a moment.
Yang Haotian stammered, unable to speak.
"Enough, no need to explain. Explaining is just covering up, and covering up is the truth. Take care of yourself."
After saying this, Shen Jingqi turned and left.
"Shen Jingqi, wait for me!"
Seeing this, Yang Haotian hurriedly chased after him.
"I'm really not interested in that rich woman. Honestly, she's old enough to be my mom. You have to help me get rid of her! And thanks again for your help!"
"Shen Jingqi, thanks for saving us."
Yang Haotian caught up to Shen Jingqi and said gratefully.
"I told you, no need to thank me, why are you being so polite?"
"Jingqi, do you have time now? I want to buy you a meal to express my gratitude."
Yang Haotian proposed.
"A meal? Sure, I haven't had breakfast yet."
"Great, let's eat together then."
Yang Haotian immediately noticed that Li Baiyu's attire looked quite expensive, recognizing he was no ordinary person.
Thus, the four of them found a restaurant to have breakfast.
During the meal, Yang Haotian kept tending to Shen Jingqi with utmost care.
Shen Jingqi felt a bit overwhelmed but was touched internally.
Yang Haotian truly considered him a friend.
Soon, however, a phone rang.
He took out his phone and saw it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, who is this?"
Shen Jingqi inquired.
"Shen Jingqi, it's me, Wang Mian."
An icy voice came from the other end.
"Wang Mian? What do you want?"
Shen Jingqi frowned upon hearing this.
He did not expect Wang Mian to call him personally.
"Shen Jingqi, you have quite the nerve to meddle, saving that bitch and upsetting my mother."
Wang Mian said harshly.
"Wang Mian, cut it out. Yang Haotian is my friend, it's only right to save my friend's friend."
"Friend? Hmph, I think it's more like a lover. Shen, I warn you, stay away from Zhao Xinyi; she's my woman."
"Your woman? You've got to be kidding me. Who is Zhao Xinyi?"
"Zhao Xinyi is just my discarded bitch, got it? She used to be my woman, and she'll always be my woman. Shen Jingqi, you'd better not let me catch Yang Haotian and her being intimate, or you'll regret it."
Wang Mian threatened.
"Wang Mian, watch your language."
Shen Jingqi's expression turned grim instantly.
Wang Mian could be so arrogant and even demean Zhao Xinyi as a "bitch."
"Wang Mian, you scoundrel, Xinyi is a kind and independent woman, not your possession. You have no right to interfere in her life, nor the lives of her friends." Shen Jingqi's voice was as cold as ice, each word squeezed out through his teeth.
Wang Mian laughed mockingly over the phone, filled with disdain and provocation: "Shen Jingqi, who do you think you are? A nobody daring to challenge me, Wang Mian? I'll have you know, in this city, if I want someone gone, they're gone. You'd better behave, or bear the consequences."
Shen Jingqi tightly gripped his phone, his knuckles turning white. He took a deep breath to calm his emotions: "Wang Mian, I'm warning you, don't do anything to harm Zhao Xinyi and Yang Haotian, or you'll pay the price."
"The price? Hmph, I'm waiting." Wang Mian's tone was full of contempt, as if Shen Jingqi's threat was a joke, "But let me remind you, some consequences are beyond your means."
Shen Jingqi hung up the phone and placed it on the table.