Ding Chengjun refused to send them off.

Two police officers walked out of the office.

As soon as they stepped out of the office door, the younger officer, who had remained mostly silent, couldn't hold back any longer.

"Brother Li, don't you think there's something off about Ding Chengjun?"

"It's hard to say, but one thing is certain—before Lin Mengxi reported to the police, Ding Chengjun definitely knew about the situation between Pang Jun and Lin Mengxi. Their relationship isn't as casual as meeting just once or twice. There's something strange about Pang Jun's alleged assault..." Officer Li replied in a low voice.

"So should we—"

"Let's talk outside."

Before the younger officer could finish, Officer Li sternly interrupted.

Just as those words were spoken, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

Back in Ding Chengjun's office—

As soon as the two officers left, Ding Chengjun immediately called Lin Mengxi.

"You've really messed up this time—do you even realize that? Pang Jun is insisting to the police that you and I conspired to set him up. If the police conduct a deeper investigation, do you think either of us will walk away clean? If I get dragged into this, do you know how damaging it will be for Yundai's reputation?" Ding Chengjun said anxiously over the phone.

"Tsk tsk, Mr. Ding, is that all the courage you have? You're scared stiff over something this small?" Lin Mengxi's tone carried a hint of impatience.

"What do you mean by small? If the police really believe we're in cahoots, then—"

Before Ding Chengjun could finish, Lin Mengxi cut him off with a cold laugh.

"Aren't we in cahoots though?"

Lin Mengxi never expected that those words would be the final straw.

Hearing her cold laugh, Ding Chengjun froze. Panic set in.

"What? What are you talking about? How are we working together? I have nothing to do with this!"

"If it weren't for you providing me with all the information on Pang Jun and creating opportunities for me, how could I have gotten close to him? Aren't we partners in this?" Lin Mengxi laughed.

"Dammit!" Ding Chengjun's face instantly turned pale.

At that moment, the door to his office, which had been left slightly ajar, opened silently.

He hadn't noticed that the two officers had returned and were now standing at the doorway.

"Mr. Ding."

The sound of his name startled him so much that his phone nearly slipped from his hand.

He instinctively hung up the call and turned around.

When he saw the two officers standing there, his already pale face turned even more ashen.

"Officers... What brings you back?" Ding Chengjun stammered.

"Mr. Ding, I'm afraid you'll need to come with us to assist in the investigation. Just now, Mr. Pang Jun provided evidence proving he did not commit assault. Furthermore, he has filed a report accusing you and others of setting him up in an attempt to extort the formula for Wuxia Ointment. We ask for your cooperation."

The officer did not mention overhearing the conversation.

Upon hearing this, sweat immediately began pouring down Ding Chengjun's forehead.

How had the situation flipped so suddenly, turning him into the one heading to the police station?

Thinking back to his call with Lin Mengxi, he feared they might have overheard everything.

In that instant, the CEO of Yundai, known for his caution in protecting his reputation, felt panic tightening his throat.

Yundai's products were already struggling against the dominance of Wuxia Ointment. If this scandal implicated him further, Yundai could collapse overnight.

Not every brand could withstand public scrutiny like Yiren Ruxue.

"I—I have nothing to do with this..." Ding Chengjun barely managed to say.

"No rush. We'll talk at the station," the officer replied calmly.

Nodding blankly, Ding Chengjun began walking toward the door, legs trembling.

—

Outside the Yuexiu police station, Pang Jun took a deep breath.

He hadn't spent much time in the holding cell, but even that brief stay left him relieved to be free.

Noticing a G-Class Mercedes parked nearby, a smile spread across his face.

He quickly walked over, opened the passenger door, and got in.

"How was it? Rough in there?" Ye Chen, seated in the driver's seat, smiled.

"Come on, it's not like they rough you up the moment you enter." Pang Jun grinned.

He playfully punched Ye Chen's arm. "Thanks, man."

"No need for thanks. I wasn't just helping you—I was protecting myself and Yiren Ruxue," Ye Chen replied.

"Zheng Cheng from Hongmian Law Firm, one of the top ten lawyers in Jiangzhou—he's famous nationwide. Ye Chen... you really went all out." Pang Jun gritted his teeth.

Until recently, Pang Jun thought Ye Chen was just some wealthy playboy.

It wasn't until Ye Chen's own scandal surfaced that Pang Jun realized his true background.

For Ye Chen to find such a high-profile lawyer so quickly spoke volumes.

If Ye Chen knew what was on his mind, he might have laughed and said, "It wasn't that hard—I just called Zhang Jingshan."

"Honestly, if it weren't for your habit of installing cameras at home, not even the best lawyer could've helped you this fast." Ye Chen patted his shoulder.

Pang Jun exhaled sharply. "I filed a report against Lin Mengxi and Ding Chengjun for setting me up."

"Good. I told Zheng Cheng to handle the rest. You just needed to file the report," Ye Chen nodded.

"Still have feelings for Lin Mengxi?" he asked.

"Feelings? More like resentment." Pang Jun's smile turned bitter.

"This ordeal was the darkest moment of my life. I was ready to serve time for something I didn't do. Guess Zhang Wuji's mother was right—beautiful women are untrustworthy. I don't think I'll ever trust women again."

"Come on, no need to overreact. Trust me—your real match is waiting at Yiren Ruxue, not out there." Ye Chen laughed.

"Even if you hadn't said that, I wouldn't dare get involved with anyone else. If I do, I'll get your approval first," Pang Jun joked half-seriously.

"Enough talk—let's grab some food and head back to the office."

With that, Ye Chen stepped on the gas, and the Mercedes roared down the street.

Meanwhile, in a high-end apartment, Lin Mengxi received a call from the Yuexiu police station.

"Miss Lin Mengxi, could you come to the station at your convenience?"

"Of course, I'll be right there."

Hanging up, Lin Mengxi smiled, convinced that Pang Jun was finally giving in.

Little did she know—Pang Jun had already walked free.