Zhang Yang and Chu Ruoxi arrived at the Criminal Police Team, where Chang Qingxi directly led them to the interrogation room door. "The main purpose is for you to meet the suspect first," Chang Qingxi explained. Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang immediately understood that they wanted Zhao Pengfei to apologize in person, and since the young girl was soft-hearted and easily moved, he felt it was inappropriate to oppose her.
Sure enough, upon entering the interrogation room, they saw Zhao Pengfei sitting in the interrogation chair. As soon as he saw Chu Ruoxi, he looked like he could burst into tears. "Little sister, I drank too much last night, I'm really sorry. It's mainly because you're so beautiful that I couldn't help but approach you..."
"Enough with the act," Chu Ruoxi said unexpectedly, showing that despite her youth, she was not easily fooled.
"You really just approached me; I won't make things difficult for you. But what about your subordinates who beat up my classmates?" Chu Ruoxi continued.
"Uh... no, those aren't my subordinates; they're my friends. Besides, your classmates were the ones who beat them up, right?" Zhao Pengfei's face turned sour.
Chu Ruoxi couldn't help but smile slightly. Seeing a turn in events, Chang Qingxi quickly said, "It's all a misunderstanding; I think it's better to mediate this."
Chu Ruoxi didn't respond and walked out of the interrogation room. Zhang Yang glanced at Chang Qingxi and followed her out. Chang Qingxi gave Zhao Pengfei a knowing look before leaving as well.
In the end, the farce concluded with both parties reaching a mediation agreement. Zhao Pengfei was penalized for disturbing public order; given the circumstances were relatively minor, he was not detained but fined instead. After handling everything, Chang Qingxi immediately reported to Wang Zhanfei and specifically mentioned that the involved party, Chu Ruoxi, indicated it was a misunderstanding. Wang Zhanfei then reported to Police Chief He Chong, who continued reporting to the Provincial Department...
After everything was settled, Chang Qingxi sent Zhang Yang and Chu Ruoxi off. Just as they reached the lobby of the Criminal Police Team's office building, they ran into two officers. Upon seeing Chang Qingxi, the two officers paused for a moment before whispering to each other. Then one of them directly said, "Chang Qingxi, we are from the City Bureau's Inspection Team; you are suspected of coercing a confession through torture. Please come with us."
"Huh? Wasn't it said that there would be no further investigation?" Chang Qingxi glanced at Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang thought to himself that he hadn't informed Shen Zhiyu yet and was surprised by how quickly things were moving. After a moment of thought, Zhang Yang said to Chang Qingxi, "Team Chang, you go ahead; I won't go back on my promise to you, understood?"
Chang Qingxi thought that this was the only way forward and said to the officers from the Inspection Team, "Please wait a moment while I gather my things." Then he cupped his hands toward Zhang Yang and said, "I appreciate it."
After leaving the Criminal Police Team, Zhang Yang called Shen Zhiyu and briefly explained what had happened and his thoughts on it. "You handled this well; we can't let our relationship with local public security become too strained. They have leverage over you that might come in handy later on. Alright, don't worry about it; I'll talk to the City Bureau," Shen Zhiyu replied.
On the way back, Chu Ruoxi suggested inviting Zhang Yang's dormitory mates Chen Xiangyu, Cai Fengfeng, and Wang Zhongwei to have a meal together.
"Sure! I'll treat," Zhang Yang readily agreed.
"You are not poor, are you? Let me treat you," Chu Ruoxi said, rolling her eyes at him.
"I still have money to treat you to a meal. Thank you for bringing back that bottle of lake water."
"Oh no, I accidentally left that bottle on the road last night."
"......"
"How about I go with you again tonight to get another bottle?" Seeing Zhang Yang's speechless expression, Chu Ruoxi couldn't help but laugh again and suggested.
As they chatted and laughed while walking through the school gate, they happened to run into Chen Xiangyu, Cai Fengfeng, and Wang Zhongwei coming out.
"Wow, I said you went out early in the morning; turns out you have a date," Chen Xiangyu joked as he approached them.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhang Yang briefly explained the situation. "So it was a hero saving a beauty!" Cai Fengfeng laughed and said, "You two lovebirds should treat us single guys to a meal."
"Stop joking. But I was planning to treat you all anyway. Let's go to Azure Lake Tower!" Zhang Yang replied. Azure Lake Tower is a well-known restaurant in Shanzhou, located by Shanshui Lake.
"Such a rich guy! Let's go, brothers," Cai Fengfeng shouted. Not far away, the group started walking towards Azure Lake Tower.
While Zhang Yang walked ahead chatting with Cai Fengfeng and Wang Zhongwei, Chen Xiangyu deliberately lagged behind and quietly asked Chu Ruoxi, "Ruo Xi, did you talk to my dad yesterday?"
"I had no choice but to find Uncle Chen. At that time, Zhang Yang was taken away by the police while trying to save me," Chu Ruoxi whispered.
"What did my dad say?"
"He was very angry and even said that the capital is a place of excellence or something like that."
"Zhang Yang doesn't know, right?"
"He doesn't know. But it seems he really shouldn't trouble Uncle Chen. Zhang Yang is actually an employee of the Heavenly Mechanism Group, so he should be able to handle it himself."
"Ah?" Chen Xiangyu thought to himself, "I felt at the time that Zhang Yang didn't act like a student, but I didn't expect he was actually an employee of the Heavenly Mechanism Group."
"Let's keep this matter a secret from him. I think his character is fine," Chen Xiangyu pondered slightly. Chu Ruoxi responded with an "mm." Then, Chen Xiangyu suddenly changed the topic and asked, "You don't like him, do you? When we were in Yanjing, Qi the Young Master was always pursuing you."
"Of course not." Chu Ruoxi's face immediately turned red. "It's mainly because I misunderstood him before, and he helped me, so I feel a bit embarrassed. Don't mention that Qi the Young Master. If it weren't for avoiding him, I would have gone to university in Yanjing."
"Hahaha, you're blushing! I bet you already like Zhang Yang a little," Chen Xiangyu laughed heartily.
"What are you talking about? Why are you so happy?" Zhang Yang turned around.
"Nothing much, Ruo Xi just said she likes you a bit," Chen Xiangyu said with a playful grin.
"Chen Xiangyu! You big bad guy!" Chu Ruoxi stomped her foot in anger and ran ahead. Zhang Yang walked over to Chen Xiangyu: "Xiangyu, don't make jokes like that. I just cleared up the misunderstanding; she used to think I was a big pervert."
"It's fine. I often joke with her. She looks like a water lily, but she's actually quite tough," Chen Xiangyu chuckled.
"No way?" Zhang Yang showed a surprised expression.
"Feeling nervous? Hahaha, today I'm going to treat you to a big meal," Chen Xiangyu laughed again.
A group of young people was laughing and eating at Azure Lake Tower, while Secretary Chen Weizhou was still engrossed in reviewing documents. Having just taken office as a provincial leader in Shanhai Province for a little over six months, he had a lot on his plate. At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" His deep voice carried an air of authority.
"Secretary Chen, it's time to eat," Li Dami gently reminded as he entered.
"Let them come in. By the way, what happened with Ruo Xi?"
"Oh, someone made a pass at her, which led to a conflict with one of Ruo Xi's classmates. Both Ruo Xi and that classmate are fine now, and the two sides have already reconciled. The young man who made the pass has also received administrative punishment." Li Dami, considering his old classmate Zhao Kuan, skillfully avoided mentioning Zhao Pengfei's identity, while Chen Weizhou's main concern was naturally Chu Ruoxi.
"Ruo Xi's classmate, could it be her boyfriend?"
"It shouldn't be. By the way, Ruo Xi's classmate is also an intern at Heavenly Mechanism Group."
"Oh?" Chen Weizhou raised his head. "They say Lao Luo employs people without sticking to conventions; this time he even brought in an undergraduate. What's his name?"
"Zhang Yang. He shares a dorm with Xiangyu."
"Got it." Chen Weizhou nodded without any expression.
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