Chapter 324: Tainted Witness

"I know what I'm doing; it’s a dead end either way. Might as well seek a glimmer of hope. Officer Xia, can your police guarantee my personal safety?"

Officer Xia nodded and promised, "As long as you’re willing to be witnesses, we will initiate the witness protection program. Until we apprehend the perpetrators, you’ll be in no danger."

"I accept this proposal."

Deng Guoyong hurriedly said, "Old Zhang, think it over; don’t rush to a decision."

"Deng Guoyong, you only get one chance. If you don’t accept the deal now, once Zhang Bo spills everything, you’ll lose your value. By then, if you want to cooperate with us, we won’t agree. So you’d better think carefully."

Hearing this, Deng Guoyong was stunned. Xia Mutong’s words were undoubtedly a threat, but he had to admit, it was a very effective one. Nobody wants to die, Deng Guoyong included; this was his last straw of hope.

"Alright."

Finally, Deng Guoyong sighed and made his decision. Just as Xia Mutong said, once Zhang Bo revealed all of Dongyi Group’s secrets, he’d become valueless. To stay alive, he had no choice but to make this decision.

Ling Chen flashed a grin. "Officer Xia, congratulations on cracking a major case. Don’t forget to treat me to a meal when you get promoted."

Xia Mutong glared at Ling Chen with annoyance. Although she didn’t quite approve of his methods, she had to admit that extraordinary situations required extraordinary measures, and following procedures strictly would hardly yield such significant results.

Taking down the Dongyi Group was definitely the biggest achievement in recent years. As long as things went smoothly, promotion was a sure thing.

Thinking of this, Xia Mutong couldn’t help but admire Ling Chen. To think he could undermine Dongyi Group’s interior in just one day was an astonishing feat.

What she didn’t know was that Ling Chen’s success hinged on two key factors: the intelligence provided by Hu Fei and his own strength, both indispensable.

Upon arriving at the police station, Ling Chen stepped out of the car, waved his hand, and said goodbye, "Officer Xia, unless there’s something else, I’ll head back now."

Xia Mutong poked her head out of the car window and asked, "Don’t you want to know who’s behind Dongyi Group?"

Ling Chen smiled indifferently. "Tell me next time if there’s a chance."

He was indeed interested, but not so curious that he had to know at all costs. For someone of his perspective, the mystery of a gang boss was nothing special, not worth dwelling on.

Moreover, with the Dongyi Group destroyed, he had lots of things to do; plans that had been scheming in his mind could finally be put into action.

When he returned to Wealthy Manor, it was already midnight.

Nanrong Wanqing and Su Lin had long since fallen asleep; the villa was silent and pitch-black.

Upon entering the house, Ling Chen tiptoed to Nanrong Wanqing’s room, and seeing the sleeping beauty on the bed, he felt slightly relieved. At least Zhu Hong hadn’t appeared tonight to take Nanrong Wanqing away.

He didn’t know what Mr. Yun and Zhu Hong had done to Nanrong Wanqing, but he was certain that Mr. Yun would not harm her. Even tigers do not eat their cubs, let alone humans. From his interactions with Mr. Yun, he could feel Mr. Yun’s heartfelt care for Nanrong Wanqing.

Leaving Nanrong Wanqing’s bedroom, Ling Chen was ready to go downstairs to his room to rest. However, as he passed Su Lin’s bedroom, he heard faint moans coming from the room.

What’s that girl up to?

Could it be…

Ling Chen’s heart stirred, and his feet unwittingly moved to Su Lin’s door. Then he pressed his ear against it.

Immediately, the moaning sounds from inside the room became even clearer.

Tsk tsk!

This girl is actually watching pornography in her room in the dead of night.

Thinking this, Ling Chen’s mouth curled into a slight smirk, a mischievous idea flashing through his mind. He raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.

As the sound of the door echoed, a flurry of hurried noise came from inside the room, and the seductive moaning abruptly stopped.

In no time, the door opened, and Su Lin appeared before Ling Chen, hair disheveled. Although the hallway light was dim, he could vaguely see Su Lin’s blushing pretty face, her eyes spring-like, charming and enticing, her coquettish demeanor sending a ripple through Ling Chen’s heart.

Su Lin, half-hiding behind the door, peered out from the crack with her upper body and glared at Ling Chen, asking, "Why aren’t you sleeping so late at night and looking for me instead?"

Ling Chen glanced down and saw Su Lin wearing a thin, off-the-shoulder nightgown. Through the slightly parted collar, he could glimpse an intoxicating cleavage and the curves of two semi-arches, round and snow-white.

This girl wasn’t even wearing a bra.

Seemingly sensing Ling Chen’s lecherous gaze, Su Lin subconsciously looked down at her chest, her eyes suddenly filled with immense embarrassment. She quickly reached to cover her neckline, her face flushed with indignation as she said to Ling Chen, "You pervert, watch out or I’ll gouge out your eyes. Spit it out, what do you want? If there’s nothing, I’m going back to sleep."

"It’s nothing much; I just thought I heard some noise from your room as I was passing by. It didn’t seem right, so I came to ask."

Hearing this, a flicker of panic crossed Su Lin’s eyes, and she stammered, "What... what kind of noise? You must have heard wrong."

"Is that so?" Ling Chen teased with a smile. "It’s so late; why aren’t you asleep yet? What are you hiding and doing in your room?"

Seeing Ling Chen’s meaningful smile, Su Lin grew a bit flustered and uneasily bit her thin lips, berating herself inwardly. This jerk must have heard something, otherwise, he wouldn’t be asking such a question.

Ugh, I should have worn earphones.

Last time Ling Chen found that embarrassing package, and now he’s caught her red-handed. He’s like her nemesis.

The more she thought about it, the more flustered she became, her cheeks burning hot, like a ripe apple, tempting one to take a bite.

Watching Su Lin’s uncomfortable expression, Ling Chen secretly smirked and stopped teasing her, not wanting her to freak out. Flirting with a beauty had to be done just right, not clinging too tightly.

"Get to bed early; you have school tomorrow." As he said this, Ling Chen seemed to think of something and added meaningfully, "Take care of your body; don’t overdo it." With that, he walked downstairs.

Listening to the footsteps of Ling Chen leaving, Su Lin recalled his words just now and her face turned bright red, her eyes brimming with embarrassment.

This bastard... so infuriating! What does he mean by 'take care of your body, don’t overdo it'? Does he think she was… No, she had to confront him to clarify things. She was pure and innocent; she couldn’t let him ruin her reputation.

With that in mind, Su Lin couldn’t be bothered to close the door and immediately chased after Ling Chen downstairs.

Arriving in front of Ling Chen’s bedroom, seeing that the door was ajar and not fully closed, Su Lin, without a second thought, pushed the door open, and began to say, "Ling..."

Before she could finish her words, Su Lin froze on the spot, her gaze blankly on Ling Chen, her alluring lips slightly agape, her pretty face turning from white to green, then from green to red, overwhelmed with embarrassment.