Chapter 692: Just accompany once!

The lead officer, hearing this, his eyes sank, and he immediately moved to surround Lin Yuan.

The officer reached out to grab Lin Yuan's arm, his tone stern: "Come with us for a bit, cooperate with the investigation!"

Lin Yuan, however, showed no panic, slowly sidestepping to avoid the officer's hand.

Lin Yuan's mouth corner…… curled up with a cold sneer.

He leisurely pulled out his phone and opened the interrogation video he had just filmed.

On the screen…… it clearly recorded the full process of the two confessing to taking bribes, raping a female subordinate, embezzling public funds, and other illegal and disciplinary acts, as well as their sorry, begging appearance.

"Arrest me?" Lin Yuan lifted his phone, speaking low to the two leaders.

Lin Yuan's tone was flat…… yet full of confidence, "If I post this video online, who do you think people will believe—you or me?"

Speaking, Lin Yuan had already opened Douyin, preparing to upload the video, preparing to send……

Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao…… glanced at the video on the phone screen……

The two stiffened instantly, their faces turning ashen as paper, scared out of their wits.

They never expected Lin Yuan would actually dare to post it online?

Once this video is exposed, not only will they lose their positions, but they'll also be thrown in jail, disgraced and ruined, with no chance of redemption.

The two completely broke down……

The two leaders…… could no longer bother to sue Lin Yuan, scrambling over to him in a panic.

The two leaders gripped his arms tightly, their hands trembling nonstop, their faces full of pleading.

The two leaders…… their tone humbled to the extreme: "Director Lin! Please! Please don't post the video! We were wrong, we really were wrong! Give us whatever you want, please delete the video!"

Immediately after, the two hurriedly turned, putting on smiles for the lead officer.

The two leaders…… explained in a flustered tone:

"Police comrade, sorry! Sorry! Earlier we made a mistake; we filed a false report, just drunk and messing around with friends, nothing happened, nothing at all!"

Ding Lingdao spoke while repeatedly making a fist-and-palm salute to the officer, his eyes full of urgency:

"Really, nothing happened, police comrade, thanks for coming out; you'd better get back to work, don't delay your duties!"

Wang Lingdao also quickly chimed in, the fear still on his face but forcing himself to appear calm:

"Exactly, exactly, it was a false alarm, we were just joking, sorry to bother you!"

The lead officer furrowed his brows, looking puzzled at the scene before him—

Just moments ago those two leaders were wailing to arrest someone, now they're desperately pleading and claiming it was a false report?

The officer then glanced aside…… at the cold‑expression Lin Yuan.

And the two's disheveled, sorry state……

Although the officers had doubts in their hearts, they also didn't press further……

After all, the two leaders clearly said nothing was wrong, and there was no obvious threat to life……

So the officer could only wave his hand: "Next time be careful; if anything happens, contact us right away……"

Having said that, the police captain, together with the other officers, turned and left the restroom.

As soon as the police left, Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao instantly relaxed.

The two leaders, however, still clung tightly to Lin Yuan's arm, not daring to let go……%

The two kept kowtowing to Lin Yuan in apology:

"Director Lin, we were wrong; we shouldn't have schemed against Secretary Ning, shouldn't have threatened you, shouldn't have broken the law and discipline; please be magnanimous, spare us, delete the video!"

"We'll never dare again, never again bully using our power; as long as you don't post the video, we'll do anything you ask!"

Wang Lingdao kowtowed while sobbing for mercy.

Wang Lingdao's bloodstain at the corner of his mouth was still fresh, a front tooth missing, his appearance ever more disheveled.

At this moment, Wang Lingdao hardly retained any semblance of a leader's dignity.

Ding Lingdao also kept apologizing, his tone humble, his eyes full of fear and regret……

At this point, they only hoped Lin Yuan would delete the video, giving them a way out.

Lin Yuan looked coldly at the two, saying nothing……

Just then, Lin Yuan's phone in his pocket…… vibrated lightly.

Lin Yuan pulled out his phone and saw it was a message from Ning Xue:

Ning Xue: 【Director Lin, you've been in the restroom a while—did something happen?】

Seeing the message, the coldness in Lin Yuan's eyes…… softened a bit.

Lin Yuan raised his hand to push the two away, speaking icily: "Get up, don't be an eyesore here."

Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao hurriedly stood up, heads bowed, not daring to breathe loudly.

The two cautiously looked at Lin Yuan, afraid to upset him.

Lin Yuan put away his phone, giving the two a cold glance:

"Come back with me to the private room, no more tricks, or else this video will immediately appear online."

The two were frightened, nodding repeatedly, daring not to object in the slightest.

The two leaders obediently followed behind Lin Yuan, bent over, hunched, their bodies still trembling, a picture of utter misery.

The two no longer had their former arrogance.

Lin Yuan walked ahead, his steps composed, his eyes still clear and sharp.

While Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao followed behind, covered in filth, their faces full of humiliation and fear.

The three, step by step, headed toward the private room……

……

As soon as the three entered the private room……

The two leaders immediately changed their demeanor; the fear and humiliation they had felt earlier were all suppressed in their hearts, and the two leaders forced a humble smile on their faces.

The two leaders became extremely obedient and well-behaved, even bending their waists lower.

Before Lin Yuan could speak, the two rushed to the table, grabbed the white liquor bottle on it, and poured themselves full cups.

They then respectfully brought the cups to Lin Yuan, holding them with both hands, speaking humbly: "Director Lin, we'll drink this cup; you do as you wish!"

As soon as the words fell, the two hesitated not at all, tipped their heads back, and downed the liquor in the cups in one gulp.

Immediately afterward, they kept pouring themselves drink after drink, not daring to stop.

At this moment they no longer cared about the filth and wounds on their bodies, nor the turmoil in their stomachs; they only thought of pleasing Lin Yuan, hoping he would delete the video and let them go.

One cup, two cups, three cups……

The more they drank, the more hurried they became; liquor streamed down the corners of their mouths, mixing with blood and grime on their faces, a sorry sight……

Not long after, the two leaders' faces turned ashen, a sweetness rose in their throats, and with a "puff" they spat a mouthful of fresh blood that splattered onto the table, dyeing the white tablecloth red.

Even though they were vomiting blood from drinking, the two did not stop.

The two leaders wiped the blood from the corners of their mouths, still holding their cups, and kept toasting Lin Yuan.

Their tone remained humble: "Director Lin, let's drink this cup again!"

As Wang Lingdao spoke, blood continued to seep from the corner of his mouth; the missing front tooth made his appearance ever more disheveled, yet he forced himself to stand, daring not to slack in the slightest.

This scene left everyone present dumbfounded.

What on earth is going on??

Only when they drank to the point of going limp all over did the two leaders barely stop……

The two leaders leaned on the table, panting heavily, their faces full of pain.

Yet the two leaders still solemnly promised Lin Yuan:

Wang Lingdao said solemnly, "Director Lin, rest assured, I will open a back door for the cooperation between the Su Group and the Pharmaceutical Factory; we will sign and approve it tomorrow, all green lights, and will in no way delay your affairs! From now on, we will fully support all of the Su Group's business in Ning City, and will certainly not create any obstacles for you!"

Ding Lingdao quickly echoed, "Yes yes yes! We'll take care of it tomorrow, no delay! All we ask is that you, magnanimous, delete the video and let us go; we will never dare again!"

The Pharmaceutical Factory Director standing nearby, who had been dazed in place, was utterly stunned by this sight, eyes wide open……

The Pharmaceutical Factory Director, mouth agape, eyes full of disbelief and suspicion.

He instinctively rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing——

Just moments ago, these two leaders were arrogant and overbearing, their attitude awful, constantly making things difficult for Lin Yuan and the Su Group, even scheming against Ning Xue……

But this…… in just a few short minutes, the two leaders have become so obedient and humble?

The two leaders not only proactively toasted and drank themselves to vomiting blood.

They also proactively promised to open a back door for the Su Group and approve the cooperation??

Has the sun risen from the west??

The Pharmaceutical Factory Director's gaze…… unconsciously fell on Lin Yuan.

The factory director's eyes were full of doubt, as he secretly speculated:

Could it be that just now in the restroom, Lin Yuan did something to these two leaders?

Otherwise, how could their attitude change so dramatically?

From high-and-mighty leaders to this obsequious, obedient appearance—this is truly abnormal!

The factory director stared at Lin Yuan, his eyes full of inquiry, yet he dared not step forward to ask……

The factory director could only mutter to himself in his heart, increasingly feeling that Lin Yuan is unfathomably deep……

And Lin Yuan walked to the table and sat down calmly.

At this moment he seemed as if the fierce conflict in the restroom just now and the two people's obsequious flattery before him had nothing to do with him.

Lin Yuan picked up his chopsticks, calmly took a bite of vegetables, chewed slowly, his expression tranquil, his eyes still clear and sharp.

Lin Yuan merely occasionally lifted his eyes, gave the two leaders a cold glance, and that made their whole bodies tremble, making them dare not move in the slightest.

In the private room, the original mess remained, and the other leaders who were sound asleep still lay slumped on the table.

While Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao sat slumped to one side, covered in blood and grime, their breath faint, yet they still cautiously kept their eyes on Lin Yuan, fearful of displeasing him.

Ning Xue watched the scene before her, her inner shock growing deeper; she glanced furtively at Lin Yuan, her doubts mounting—just what secrets does this man hide?

This meal lasted over three hours, and the atmosphere in the private room gradually eased a little.

The leaders who had been dozing off also woke up one after another, but each still looked wan, reeking of liquor, and dared not be arrogant in the slightest.

The private room came equipped with a professional KTV set.

Seeing this, Ding Lingdao hurriedly forced himself despite his aches and approached Lin Yuan.

Ding Lingdao put on a humble smile: "Director Lin, we've already eaten more than half of this meal; let's eat and sing, make it lively—consider it our apology to you."

Without waiting for Lin Yuan's reply, Ding Lingdao quickly gave Wang Lingdao a glance.

The two supported each other and placed a phone call.

After hanging up, the two leaders again put on a fawning expression and said to Lin Yuan:

"Director Lin, we specially called over a large group of beautiful models, all top-notch looks; they'll come shortly to attend to you—whether you want company while singing or someone to pour your drinks, everything is as you arrange!"

They reckoned in their hearts that if they could cheer Lin Yuan up, he might soften, delete that video, and let them go.

Not ten minutes later, the private room door was pushed open……

Over a dozen gorgeous, striking models walked in.

These models, each with a slender figure and exquisite makeup, stood respectfully to the side, awaiting orders.

Ning Xue sat to the side, watching the models walk in, and watching Ding and Wang in their fawning posture??

Ning Xue was a bit dazed??

How could these leaders suddenly be so respectful toward Lin Yuan?

And with so many models here, they're supposed to accompany Lin Yuan?

Ning Xue didn't know why, but a faint sourness inexplicably welled up in her heart.

The curve at Ning Xue's lips also faded, and her eyes showed a hint of unhappiness that was hard to notice.

Her fingers quietly clenched the corner of her clothing.

Her gaze unconsciously fell on Lin Yuan, carrying a hint of probing and loss that she herself hadn't noticed.

Lin Yuan glanced at the model standing aside, then looked at the obsequious faces of Ding and Wang.

Lin Yuan's eyes showed no flicker, and he waved his hand with an icy tone:

"No need, you can keep these people yourselves; I don't need them."

His tone left no room for negotiation.

After saying that, Lin Yuan got up and walked to the sofa in the corner of the private room, sitting down.

Lin Yuan picked up a bottle of white liquor on the table, poured himself a cup, and drank silently alone.

He exuded a cool, aloof aura that clashed with the atmosphere in the private room, which was about to become lively.

Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao's smiles froze instantly, yet they dared not voice any objection.

The two hurriedly put on smiles and said, "Okay, okay, okay, we'll follow Director Lin's orders!"

After saying that, the two leaders hurriedly greeted those models, gesturing for them to come over to attend to themselves and the other leaders who had woken up.

Ding Lingdao and Wang Lingdao then each put an arm around a model.

The two forced themselves to relax, pretending to be at ease, and began drinking and singing.

The two leaders' hearts remained uneasy, occasionally glancing furtively at Lin Yuan on the sofa.

Ning Xue hesitated for a moment, then rose and walked to Lin Yuan's side.

She gently tugged at his sleeve, her voice soft, carrying a hint of probing as she asked:

"You, won't you find a girl to keep you company while singing? Look, they all have girls with them."

Her gaze swept over the center of the private room; she saw that the awakened leaders each had a model in their arms...

Some leaders were whispering and laughing with the models, some were queuing songs to prepare to sing...

Some leaders were toasting with the beautiful ladies...

A scene of decadent revelry.

This atmosphere formed a stark contrast with Lin Yuan, who sat alone on the sofa drinking.

In Ning Xue's eyes lingered a trace of unsoured sourness, her gaze full of expectation and a subtle concern.

Lin Yuan's hand holding the glass paused, and he turned his head to look at Ning Xue.

The icy chill in Lin Yuan's eyes eased slightly, and he spoke calmly: "No need, I'm fine on my own."

After saying that, he raised his head again and downed the white liquor in his cup in one gulp.

Lin Yuan's gaze fell on the noisy crowd in the distance, his expression indifferent, showing no emotion, as if everything before him had nothing to do with him.

The KTV equipment in the private room had been turned on; music began to play, mixed with the leaders' singing and laughter, and the models' coquettish voices, creating a lively din.

And Lin Yuan continued to sit alone on the sofa, drinking cup after cup.

Ning Xue, meanwhile, stood silently beside him, saying nothing more.

However, Ning Xue looked at him with a complex gaze; her doubts and sourness intertwined in her heart.

Ning Xue found herself increasingly unable to understand this mysterious and powerful man.

Lin Yuan felt Ning Xue's gaze beside him, and his hand holding the glass paused.

He slowly turned his head to look at her.

The coolness in Lin Yuan's eyes faded a bit, his tone softened somewhat, and he said softly: "I don't like singing with strange women; how about you keep me company?"

These words were like a stone dropped into the lake of her heart, instantly stirring ripples within Ning Xue.

She stared, startled, lifting her head to meet Lin Yuan's deep eyes.

At that moment, Ning Xue's pretty face instantly flushed crimson, spreading from her cheeks to her ears, even her neck taking on a faint red glow...

Ning Xue's eyes darted about, unable to meet Lin Yuan's gaze, her voice tinged with panic and hesitation: "Ah, this, this isn't proper, is it?"

Lin Yuan looked at her bashful appearance, the corner of his mouth twitching with suspicion??

Lin Yuan countered: "What's wrong with that? It's just singing a song."

Ning Xue bit her delicate teeth, both hands tightly gripping her skirt, her jade-like fingers slick with fragrant sweat.

Her heart kept struggling——

She had never been this close to a member of the opposite sex, let alone sing with one...

But, seeing Lin Yuan's gentle gaze and recalling how he repeatedly stepped forward to protect her...

Ning Xue's inner resistance gradually faded, replaced by a hint of shyness and anticipation.

After pondering for a long time, she slowly lifted her head...

Ning Xue, her eyes darting, lightly nodded, her voice as faint as a mosquito:

"Well, then I... reluctantly... make an exception just this once."

Saying that, she quickly lifted her head again.

Ning Xue, looking earnestly at Lin Yuan, emphasized repeatedly:

"I've said it clearly—just this once, never again!"

Her careful yet bashful demeanor was adorable and moving.

Lin Yuan looked at her like that, a flicker of suspicion crossing his eyes??

Lin Yuan silently muttered to himself: "It's just singing a song; do I really need to be this cautious and emphasize it over and over?"

However, Lin Yuan hadn't yet had time to react...

... when he felt a soft, warm delicate body slowly slipping into his embrace.

A faint fresh fragrance twined instantly around the tip of the nose.

Lin Yuan froze, his body instantly stiffening, even his breath unconsciously lightening.

He could clearly feel the softness of the person in his arms, the skin delicate and warm, like a fluffy marshmallow, lightly leaning against him.

The delicate body in his embrace, without any artifice, yet exuded utmost intimacy;

That scent was faint, not a strong perfume, but Ning Xue's own body fragrance, mixed with a hint of faint gardenia, clean and sweet, refreshing to the heart and spleen, slipping with the breath into the nasal passages, making one's mind sway slightly.

After a while, Lin Yuan finally came to his senses……

He lowered his head, looking at the shy Ning Xue in his arms, his tone tinged with bewilderment and helplessness, he asked softly: 'What… what are you doing?'

Ning Xue buried herself in Lin Yuan's embrace, her pretty face blushing even redder, like a ripe red apple, even the tips of her ears reddened to the point of almost dripping blood.

Ning Xue, she buried her head deeper, her voice as thin as a mosquito, laced with intense shyness, she whispered her explanation:

"No, it's not that you want me to accompany you in singing, is it? I saw those girls, models, they, they all accompany the Leader like this……"

As she spoke, her cheeks grew hotter, her long eyelashes fluttered lightly, her gaze darted away, she dared not lift her eyes to look at Lin Yuan……

Her appearance, both shy and pure, was absolutely beautiful and moving, her innocent allure reaching its peak, making one unable to help but feel pity.