Lin Mengxi had voluntarily gone to the Yuexiu Police Department, but Ye Chen couldn't care less about it.

With everything managed by Zheng Cheng, Ye Chen took Pang Jun to a western restaurant for a welcome-back dinner, and the two returned to Yi Ren Ru Xue.

As Pang Jun re-entered the company, the entire staff exchanged astonished glances.

A few hours earlier, the police had arrived in force to take Vice President Pang away—handcuffed. This alone indicated the severity of the case.

Yet, within just a few short hours, President Ye had brought Pang Jun back to the company?

Was Pang Jun's arrest unrelated to the company?

If it wasn't a company matter, then it must have been something external—and it clearly wasn't minor.

But President Ye managed to get him out in such a short time?

Was President Ye that powerful?

Amidst the speculation of many employees, neither Ye Chen nor Pang Jun offered any explanations.

Inside Chen Yinuo's office:

"Old Ye!"

Seeing Ye Chen enter with a smile, Chen Yinuo greeted him with surprise. "Is everything settled?"

"Yes, it's resolved," Ye Chen replied with a grin.

"And Pang Jun?" she pressed.

"He's back. He wanted to come say a few words to you, but I told him to get back to work immediately," Ye Chen chuckled.

"So the setup that tricked Pang Jun is over?" Yinuo asked.

"For him, yes. But the false accusations and blackmail haven't ended. The case has been officially filed, and I asked Zhang Jingshan to connect me with Zheng Cheng, one of Jiangzhou's top ten lawyers, to take over the case. This time, I won't let the culprits off lightly," Ye Chen said firmly.

"Good. We should show our stance clearly—make an example of them. Let those with ill intentions towards the Wu Xia Gao formula think twice before trying anything again!"

After a pause, Chen Yinuo continued, "But Old Ye, after this, I truly understand what real loyalty looks like. If it were anyone else in Pang Jun's shoes, they probably would have handed over the Wu Xia Gao formula under the pressure of threats. The charge of assault can lead to years in prison and ruin not just one's life but their family's as well. No one would willingly bear that cost.

But Pang Jun risked everything to protect Yi Ren Ru Xue and the formula. There's probably no one else as loyal as him. I always thought the phrase 'If treated as a nobleman, I shall repay as a nobleman' was just talk. Loyalty exists, but when push comes to shove, most people prioritize self-preservation. It's human nature.

Yet Pang Jun proved me wrong today," she sighed, shaking her head.

Looking at Ye Chen, she added, "Old Ye, you really have an eye for people!"

"Uh..."

Have an eye for people? If you were a reborn man who came back sixty years from the future, your eye for people would be sharp too! Ye Chen chuckled inwardly.

"I've always been good at judging people. After all, out of the entire crowd, I picked you," Ye Chen joked.

He had initially planned to tell Chen Yinuo about Lin Mengxi, but he decided to let it slide for now.

"Stop flaunting! I remember everyone feeling sorry for me when I chose you," Chen Yinuo laughed.

"You make it sound like I had no charm. Sure, I didn't have much family background, but this face and my musical and athletic skills won over plenty of girls!" Ye Chen grinned.

Chen Yinuo couldn't help but smile—because he wasn't wrong.

In terms of background, Ye Chen, an orphan, was at the bottom of the social ladder. But with his looks, musical talent, and athleticism, he had indeed been a campus heartthrob.

In fact, she had initially been drawn to his appearance and talent.

After all, relationships often follow a simple formula:

Attracted by looks, enamored by talent, loyal to character.

Throughout their university years, Ye Chen had been a standout in all three.

That's why she had chosen him.

"Enough of this," Yinuo smiled. "The more we talk, the cockier you get. By the way, Old Ye, I'm thinking of getting a few company cars. What do you think?"

"Good idea! Yi Ren Ru Xue isn't short on cash now. If you think we need them, go ahead. You don't need to ask me," Ye Chen laughed. "What kind of cars are you thinking of?"

"Stella. What do you think?"

"Stella?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow.

He hadn't been keeping track of the stock market lately, but this reminded him of Stella's rise—a golden opportunity he almost forgot.

"Why Stella?" Ye Chen asked.

"Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are a bit flashy for our company. And I'm not interested in Japanese cars. New energy vehicles are the future, so I thought Stella would be a great choice. I also saw on the news that Stella's stock has skyrocketed, making them the most valuable car company now," Yinuo explained.

"How much is their stock at now?" Ye Chen asked casually.

"I'm not sure, but I saw on Weibo yesterday that it broke the $1,300 mark," Yinuo replied. "Why? Thinking of investing in stocks?"

"No, not really. I just asked since you mentioned Stella's surge. Their news is everywhere," Ye Chen smiled.

$1,300...

This might be reaching the critical point.

Ye Chen pulled out his phone to check the date.

Yinuo didn't notice his reaction. "Good. Stocks are just legalized gambling in fancy clothes. You're better off avoiding them."

"Got it," Ye Chen chuckled. "By the way, Yinuo, can you pick up Yoyo tonight? I won't be coming home. I'm meeting Zhang Jingshan and the lawyer to discuss Pang Jun's case."

"Sure, that's important," Yinuo agreed without hesitation.