The Five Great Families Stirred

Just then, a cold voice rang out from the doorway. "Who's at the police station?"

Wen Xinyue recognized the voice and turned around in delight. "Big brother!"

Wen Li'an nodded, then looked at Zhou Ru with the same cold expression, waiting for her answer.

Zhou Ru was in a difficult spot. Telling her stepson that her own daughter had been taken to the police station would be like slapping herself in the face!

But Wen Xinyue seemed to have no such reservations. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Brother, it's Sister. She got into a fight with someone and was taken away."

Wen Xinyue had remembered how her brother helped Ji Chuxing last time.

He must have defended Ji Chuxing because he didn't yet know what she was really like.

If he knew Ji Chuxing was a country girl of poor character who liked fighting and failed her exams, was utterly ill-mannered and good-for-nothing, then with his exacting standards, he would surely despise her and even regret speaking up for her last time.

Her brother should know Ji Chuxing's true colors.

Wen Li'an frowned at that but said nothing.

Now that things had come to this, she probably couldn't keep it from him. Zhou Ru forced herself to stay calm. "Li'an, don't get involved in this matter, and there's no need to tell your father or grandmother and make them worry over such a small thing. Xiaoxing has really gone too far and does need proper discipline. Don't worry, I'll take care of it. It definitely won't affect our Wen Family's reputation in South City."

"A small thing?"

Wen Li'an's voice was so flat that no emotion could be heard in it, and even Zhou Ru, whose mind was occupied with getting Ji Chuxing to obediently return to the countryside, paused to judge his true feelings behind those words.

She simply assumed he also thought it was unimportant.

She smiled. "It's a small thing, so don't worry. Xiaoxing really does need to be taught a lesson."

Wen Li'an gave Zhou Ru a long look without saying a word. His expression was unreadable. Instead of going inside, he turned and left.

It was already past eight thirty at night.

Darkness had fully descended. Deputy Director Zheng was on the phone in his office. "Don't worry, she's just a little brat. I'll make sure she learns who she can afford to provoke and who she can't. Someone will take good care of her."

Deputy Director Zheng's plump face jiggled as he smiled.

He had just hung up and still had a fawning smile on his face when a voice rang out from outside. "The provincial director is here!"

Deputy Director Zheng froze, then hurried out to welcome him.

The provincial director's surname was Qin, and his name was Qin Taizhang. He was Deputy Director Zheng's superior and oversaw the police departments of the sixteen cities under the province's jurisdiction, including South City. He was an important figure with countless connections to the capital and powerful backing.

Most importantly, he had rendered great service and earned a chestful of medals. He was held in high regard and wielded considerable authority.

Deputy Director Zheng took his arrival very seriously and hurried over to greet him. "Director Qin, what an honor! Why didn't you let me know in advance? I could have come to welcome you."

Qin Taizhang wore a grave expression and exuded a pressure that made Deputy Director Zheng afraid to look him in the eye. The first thing he said when he entered was, "I heard you arrested a girl from Nanzhong this afternoon."

Deputy Director Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

But he quickly recovered. Ji Chuxing was just a girl with no backing; surely Director Qin couldn't have come for her.

Maybe she had been too ignorant to know her own place and offended someone under Director Qin's protection.

Thinking this, Deputy Director Zheng decided to do him a favor. "I didn't expect this matter to reach your ears. Yes, we did. The girl doesn't know her place. Don't worry, I know how to handle it."

Just then, Qin Taizhang's phone rang. "Hello. Yes, I came in person. I'll take over Miss Ji's case myself. Please rest assured."

Qin Taizhang was nearly fifty, and the people who could make him speak so respectfully could be counted on one hand. The smile on Deputy Director Zheng's face froze completely.

His legs began to give way, and his face turned faintly pale.

Just then, Director Zhou of South City, who had apparently heard something, hurried back from outside. His heart skipped a beat as soon as he saw Qin Taizhang. "Director Qin!"

Qin Taizhang gave a slight nod. "I'm here to take over a case involving a girl named Ji Chuxing. Tell me the details."

Director Zhou looked baffled and shot Deputy Director Zheng a furious glare. "I just received calls from the Wen, Zhao, and Shen Families. A girl was brought in today, and there's something significant behind the matter. Deputy Director Zheng, who exactly did you bring in? What happened?"

A subtle look crossed Qin Taizhang's face.

The Wen, Zhao, and Shen Families?

They were all major families in South City, but twenty minutes ago, he had just received word from two major families in the capital.

Who exactly was this girl?

How had she attracted so much attention?

Just then, several people came in through the door.

One of them was an old man with gray hair and a white beard. When he saw Qin Taizhang, he immediately said, "Director Qin, it's good that you're here. I'll stand as the Little Divine Doctor's guarantor."

Qin Taizhang was surprised. Even Elder Shen had come in person.

Wen Li'an followed close behind, his expression still cold and solemn. "Director Zhou, I'm here to learn exactly what happened."

The last arrival was announced not by footsteps, but by the sound of wheelchair wheels rolling.

Bo Yanchen toyed with the prayer beads in his hand. "It's quite lively this late at night."

Everyone turned toward the voice.

When Qin Taizhang saw who it was, he immediately stepped forward. "Second Master Bo, what brings you here in person?"