Laughing Myself to Death! The Fortunate Protagonist Got Humiliated, and His Childhood Sweetheart Ran Away Again!

"Phew!"

Seeing that his words had worked and the police before him had gone to retrieve the surveillance footage, Xiao Fan finally let out a long breath, his aggrieved and nervous expression easing.

The heart hanging in his chest slowly settled.

As long as the footage came out, every accusation against him would be wiped clean. He lightly patted away the stifling feeling in his chest and straightened his posture.

When the time came, he could even use this to promote the company. If he marketed this incident properly, it would surely bring Xiao Group plenty of positive publicity.

Xiao Group would then carve a bloody path through countless new energy companies, soaring all the way as its stock price went through the roof!

More importantly, all those online slanders from who knew where could finally be cleared away.

Pedophile? Gay?

Pah!

I'm a hero with impeccable morals who saved someone!

At that thought, a brilliant smile crept uncontrollably onto Xiao Fan's lips. He glanced at Su Bai ahead of him, and a chill flashed through his eyes.

Now that he had calmed down, he realized Su Bai's arrival had been far too timely, as if everything had been arranged in advance. It was too strange.

He refused to believe it was such a coincidence that Su Bai was also staying at this hotel, happened to pass by this room, and then assisted the police...

Could Su Bai have been the one who drugged her? Had Xiao Fan accidentally ruined his plans? But then what was with that pig-faced brute earlier?

His mind raced, but Xiao Fan was left with nothing but confusion. No matter how hard he thought, he could not figure out why...

The only thing he could do was stare fixedly at Su Bai with those deep eyes of his.

Heh heh!

Su Bai noticed Xiao Fan's gaze and sneered inwardly. He ignored him outright and gave Captain Jiang a look.

Captain Jiang nodded subconsciously. Then his stern, square face abruptly turned toward Xiao Fan as he spoke coldly. "Someone, take Mr. Xiao back to headquarters!"

Xiao Fan: ???

"Arrest me? Why are you arresting me? Everything will become clear once you check the surveillance footage!" For a moment, Xiao Fan thought he had misheard. But as he watched the officers keep approaching, he took a step back and pointed at himself in bewilderment.

Damn it!

That lawbreaking rich second-generation brat Su Bai, who indulged in everything from drinking and whoring to gambling—you vice squad officers weren't arresting him, yet you were targeting him, a man who had acted bravely for justice?

Was there even any law left in Suzhou?!

At that thought, Xiao Fan's entire face darkened. His expression sank as he clenched his fists tightly, breathing out in angry, resentful bursts. Yet before the police, he could only force down the rage in his heart.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xiao. Retrieving the surveillance footage will take time, and even if there is footage, it cannot prove that you're innocent." Captain Jiang shook his head righteously, then glanced back at the victim on the bed, who was being looked after by a policewoman.

"The victim is currently unconscious, and you were the only person in the room. Under regulations, you are the primary suspect and must return with us for questioning!"

Damn it!

Hearing those perfectly reasonable words, Xiao Fan nearly exploded into curses. But he understood that Su Bai must have been pulling strings behind the scenes.

"You..."

Just as he bared his fangs and was about to viciously curse Su Bai out, two people appeared at his sides. Iron handcuffs snapped shut around him, and familiar, cold words echoed through the room.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used as evidence in court. You also have the right to hire a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, the court can appoint one for you."

"Move!"

A sharp shout followed. Although Xiao Fan's heart was blazing with fury, he could only be shoved away like a criminal. Seeing this, Su Bai could not help laughing aloud.

"Pfft!"

Xiao Fan instantly flew into a rage. He glared at Su Bai with immense hatred and roared, "Su Bai, this was all your doing, wasn't it? Just wait. Once I get out, I'll make you pay! I'll—"

Unfortunately, before he could finish, he vanished from Su Bai's sight. Su Bai could not help feeling regretful. Why had he not recorded that wonderful performance?

Then he suddenly noticed his personal bodyguard, Qiao Guoan, handing him a phone. On its screen was Xiao Fan's spectacular performance from earlier, and Su Bai immediately smiled.

Wonderful!

Meanwhile, Gu Lanyue was also sent to the hospital for treatment.

Suzhou Police Headquarters!

Inside an interrogation room, the vast, silent, dimly lit space was filled with a rotten, damp smell. Xiao Fan was the only one there, his hands and feet shackled tightly to the chair, his face dark and lifeless.

Right now, his heart was filled with suppressed rage.

Once this matter was settled, he would make every last member of the vice squad pay. Those blind idiots...

"Damn it!"

"Fucking damn it!"

"I'm innocent! I clearly saved someone, so why the hell are you keeping me locked up? As long as you retrieve the surveillance footage, you'll find out!"

For now, other than letting out useless, furious roars, the only thing he could do was wait for the footage to clear his name—or for his lawyer to be competent enough to get him out!

Meanwhile, at the Xiao Household dinner table, Xiao Zhenzhong kept looking at Xiao Ling'er with the satisfaction of a man looking at his future daughter-in-law...

If his son truly married Xiao Ling'er, then from that day onward, the Xiao Household of Suzhou would become a dominant force throughout Jiangnan.

Not to mention that Xiao Ling'er was so gentle and refined. Having her as a daughter-in-law would be Xiao Fan's good fortune!

Just then, a phone call came in. Xiao Zhenzhong looked down and saw that it was Leng Yu, Xiao Fan's personal secretary. His brows furrowed slightly as he wondered what could possibly warrant a call to him.

Though puzzled, he knew something must have happened for Leng Yu to contact him. His expression immediately hardened as he answered the call, and an anxious voice came through at once.

"Something terrible has happened, Master!"

"Young Master Xiao was arrested by the police! I went to ask, and they said he was arrested for drugging and molesting a young woman. He's already been taken to Suzhou Police Headquarters. I've found the best lawyer, but..."

Xiao Zhenzhong did not hear a word after that. He froze on the spot, his pupils contracting sharply in utter shock.

What?!

Xiao Fan had been taken into custody, and it was for drugging and molesting a young woman?!

"No, that's absolutely impossible! Absolutely impossible! I'm coming over right now!" In an instant, Xiao Zhenzhong hurriedly refuted the claim in an anxious voice, completely forgetting that Xiao Ling'er was sitting right before him.

After quickly hanging up, he gave Xiao Ling'er an apologetic smile. "Ling'er, I'm sorry. Uncle has something to deal with. Eat by yourself for now!"

With that, he rushed out in frantic haste, as though fire were burning at his eyebrows. He completely failed to notice that Xiao Ling'er's expression had already turned ugly, with shock and disbelief appearing between her brows.

Her strength was exceptional. Even though Uncle Xiao had not put his phone on speaker, she had heard every word clearly...

Xiao Fan had been taken into custody, and it was for drugging and molesting a young woman!

Was it true or false?

For a moment, Xiao Ling'er frowned deeply, unable to distinguish truth from lies. She could only take out her phone, make a call, and ask softly, "Help me check whether Xiao Fan, the president of Xiao Group, has been arrested."

The person on the other end hurriedly acknowledged the request. Less than thirty seconds later, a reply came back.

"Yes."

The two words entered her mind with absolute clarity.

In an instant, the gentle, girl-next-door face of Xiao Ling'er could no longer hide its coldness. A trace of disgust flashed uncontrollably through her eyes.

Brother Xiao Fan had changed long ago. He was no longer like he had been in their childhood. If that was the case, what was the point of her staying here?!

Without the slightest hesitation, a cold and resolute voice rang out. "Book me a flight back to the Imperial Capital tonight!"