"Miss Shen, could you come to the police station tomorrow? We're not calling you for anything bad."
"Okay."
The person on the phone hung up abruptly, leaving Shen Jianyi alone, feeling anxious.
Even lying in the spacious and comfortable bed in the Lu family's mansion, she tossed and turned all night. Just thinking about the possibility of getting news about her sister made her feel both excited and uneasy.
Early the next morning, Shen Jianyi stepped into the police station.
"Miss Shen, you're finally here!" A middle - aged police officer recognized Shen Jianyi at a glance.
"Hello, Officer. May I ask what you've called me here for?"
"Miss Shen, we've invited you here to confirm if it was you who reported the inside story of the Fubi Auction to the police?"
"Huh?" Shen Jianyi was taken aback. How did they know?
She didn't really want to admit it. She didn't want to cause any more trouble, so she was about to deny it.
"Sorry..."
Before she could finish, the police officer continued, "You've really done a great deed, Miss Shen. Thanks to your timely report, we were able to arrest those people all at once, and so many young girls were saved. So we've specially applied for the title of 'Good Citizen of Shencheng' for you..."
It seemed that the police had already confirmed it.
Shen Jianyi didn't care about what the officer was saying. She was puzzled. She had reported the Fubi Auction very secretly. How did the police get the information?
What she didn't know was that she had been completely betrayed by He Yu.
"Is everything taken care of?"
In the magnificent Lu family's Brocade Building, Lu Jinsheng sat in his top - floor office, looking out at the city below. His deep eyes held an unfathomable look.
"The information has been passed on to the police. The young mistress went to the police station early this morning."
"Good. I hope the police can find out more about her background."
"Yes. I'll follow up immediately as soon as there's any progress."
He Yu always kept his head down humbly. Hearing someone approaching the door, he immediately backed out.
"What's wrong with He Yu? Why does he always run away when he sees me?"
The person who came in strode in. He was tall, with honey - colored curly hair, delicate features, and a pair of clear and transparent eyes that made people willing to trust him unreservedly.
Unlike Lu Jinsheng, Zhong Jin, the second son of the Zhong family, had the frank and pure enthusiasm of a young man. Coupled with his angelic and charming face, he seemed far away from all worldly defilement.
At least, every time He Yu saw Zhong Jin, he would secretly sigh at his good looks.
"Why are you here?"
A faint smile appeared on Lu Jinsheng's face. Facing this childhood friend who had grown up with him, his pretense in front of others completely disappeared.
"How dare you ask?" Zhong Jin unceremoniously poured himself a cup of tea and flopped down on the sofa. "Count how many calls I've made to you? Don't tell me you've married a wife and forgotten about me!"
"Has the news spread so fast?"
Lu Jinsheng sat down opposite him, his tone full of concern.
"Sure has," Zhong Jin sat up straight. "I've already heard the news, not to mention the other big families. You'd better be more careful. Now everyone's eyes are on the Lu family. I heard that the Lin family is almost driven crazy with anger."
"Yeah."
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Zhong Jin shook his head helplessly. This good friend of his had always been so calm and composed. He really didn't know what could make him panic.
"Hey, when are you going to let me meet sister - in - law?"
"Wait until sister - in - law is ready."
"Ah?"
Zhong Jin watched his cold back. His eyes instantly dimmed. He was extremely curious about what kind of woman could catch Lu Jinsheng's eye.
What they didn't know was that Shen Jianyi had already caused quite a stir in Shencheng.
"Smash!"
The sound of broken glass echoed throughout the Zhao family's living room. Father Zhao kicked his son who was kneeling on the ground. His face was twisted in anger.
"I was counting on you to inherit the family business, but you went to the auction to find women behind my back. If you keep acting like this, I'll donate the company rather than leave it to a useless thing like you!"
As he spoke, Father Zhao kicked his son on the ground again.
Zhao Chen, the young master of the Zhao family, who was kneeling on the ground, pretended to be pitiful. He was a well - known playboy in Shencheng. A few years ago, his father had seized an opportunity and become rich, establishing a foothold in the highly competitive financial industry. Relying on his father's wealth and power, he had been doing whatever he wanted in Shencheng.
Families that were inferior to the Zhao family had to cater to his moods. But Father Zhao had always been disappointed with his son. Even though he was already twenty years old, he still adhered to the educational concept of "spare the rod, spoil the child".
When dealing with his father, Zhao Chen's trick was to act pitiful and remorseful.
"Dad, Dad, I know I was wrong," Zhao Chen wiped the non - existent tears on his face. "People from all the big families in the city went to that auction. Even Lu Jinsheng from the Lu family went. You can't be too strict with me..."
"Lu Jinsheng went. Did he end up in the police station? You disgraceful thing! I even had to go to the police station to pick you up! And you still dare to talk back to me... I'll beat you to death!"
...
Half an hour later, Zhao Chen shook the wrinkles out of his suit and walked out of the Zhao family's mansion.
"Master, are you okay?" Zhao Chen's lackey immediately stepped forward solicitously.
"Do I look okay to you?" Zhao Chen glared at him and spat on the ground. "Have you found the person I asked you to find?"
"Yes, master. That woman went to the police station today. Now all the people who were arrested at that auction are looking for her."
"Find me some capable people to take care of her. Money is no object!"
"I'll go and find them right away, master. Don't worry," the lackey looked lecherous. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something. "Master, I heard that Lin Zhirou is almost exploding with anger. If you team up with her..."
"Lin Zhirou?"
Zhao Chen had an idea and showed a smug smile...
At night, Shen Jianyi returned to the Lu family's mansion very late.
Sister Gu, the maid in the family, saw that her face looked bad and tactfully put away her smile. She took Shen Jianyi's windbreaker and stepped back.
Lu Jinsheng wasn't asleep yet. He was leisurely looking at his tablet in the living room.
"Don't come back so late in the future."
Hearing the noise behind him, Lu Jinsheng said casually.
"I've told you not to restrict my freedom. It's already giving you face that I'm coming back."
Shen Jianyi stood still behind him.
Today's events were too strange. She had to find out the truth.
"What's wrong?"
Finally noticing the strangeness of the person behind him, Lu Jinsheng tilted his body slightly.
"Did you tell the police that it was me who reported the Fubi Auction?"
As soon as the words were out, an awkward silence filled the entire living room.
After a long silence, Lu Jinsheng slowly said, "Yes. Aren't you also investigating me?"
Shen Jianyi was speechless. She sat down on the sofa next to Lu Jinsheng, looking solemn.
"Is there anything else?"
Seeing her serious face, Lu Jinsheng couldn't help but ask.
"Nothing."
Shen Jianyi shook her head and walked straight to her bedroom...