Chapter 183: Run into trouble

Xie Mengke knew the responsibility for this matter wasn't theirs, but Yu Siying's background was too great—she could turn white into black, and if she spun the story, Xie Mengke would surely be doomed.

"Mengke, nothing will happen, don't worry."

Xiao Jingrou was also frightened in her heart; Xie Mengke would hit that man because she saw him about to harm her, and Xie Mengke did it to protect her.

"Mengke, nothing will happen," Xiao Jingrou said, comforting both Xie Mengke and herself.

After steadying her mind again, she continued to say firmly: "I won't let anything happen to you."

By now Xiao Jingrou had regained most of her composure; the fault in this matter was not theirs, so she had ample confidence, because her father would absolutely not allow her to be wronged.

Xiao Jingrou glared angrily at Yu Siying, took out her phone, and placed a call.

On the other end, Xiao Ming answered quickly: "Dad, I've run into trouble."

Minghui Group, in the CEO's office.

Xiao Ming and Xiao Yunzhe were still discussing the merger of several large conglomerates to build a world‑class enterprise; father and son combined their ideas, and Xiao Ming found it increasingly meaningful and practically valuable.

At this moment he was already the richest man in Wuxingguo, with more money than he could spend, and his career had hit a bottleneck; Xiao Yunzhe's suggestion suddenly gave him a new direction to strive for and brought him enjoyment.

If he could truly create a world‑class enterprise, his life would become all the more complete.

At that moment his phone rang; he picked it up and saw it was his little daughter Xiao Jingrou calling.

The instant he saw her number, his stern demeanor vanished like smoke; in the business world he was decisive and ruthless, but before his daughter he was a total doting father, without a trace of temper.

"It's Jingrou calling," Xiao Ming told his son, then set the boy aside and answered his precious daughter's call.

"Dad, I've run into trouble," Xiao Jingrou's helpless voice came through the phone, and Xiao Ming's heart clenched—he could not bear to see his child wronged.

"Jingrou, what happened? Don't be upset, tell Dad, Dad will take care of it," Xiao Ming hurriedly soothed.

Xiao Yunzhe heard his father's tone full of worry and quickly came over.

Soon Xiao Jingrou told Xiao Ming the reason for her grievance.

"As long as you're okay, don't worry—I'm coming to get you right now." hearing his daughter say she was fine, Xiao Ming's heart eased a little, but he was still angry that his daughter had been wronged.

"Dad, my friend was taken away by the police—go straight to the station."

Seeing the police, under Yu Siying's scheming, take Xie Mengke away as the troublemaker, Xiao Jingrou panicked, finished speaking to her father, hung up, and rushed over to shield Xie Mengke: "Officer, this isn't our fault—he struck first; we were defending ourselves and only hurt him in the heat of the moment."

"And that woman—she's the one who brought people here to cause trouble," Xiao Jingrou said, pointing at Yu Siying.

"Alright, if you have something to say, go to the station," the police said, and were about to take them away.

"Jingrou sis, don't worry about me," Xie Mengke said, overcome with despair, then grew calm: "As long as he didn't hurt you, that's fine—don't worry about me."

"No, Mengke, I won't let them frame you, nothing will happen—believe me, I won't let anything happen to you." Xiao Jingrou watched Xie Mengke being taken away, her anxiety extreme.

On the other side, Yu Siying saw Xie Mengke about to be taken away and was overjoyed.

Xie Mengke was taken away without a doubt, and Xiao Jingrou immediately followed.

……

After the call ended, Xiao Ming's expression turned icy to the extreme—something Xiao Yunzhe had never seen in his father before.

"Your sister has run into trouble," Xiao Ming said coldly.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Yunzhe's heart jumped—no wonder his father reacted that way.

"Let's go to the Anjin City police station now; we'll talk more on the way." Xiao Ming grabbed the car keys and headed out, Xiao Yunzhe hurriedly followed, and along the way he learned the full story.

Afterward, Xiao Ming called the high‑ranking official in Anjin City and explained Xiao Jingrou's situation.

On the other end, Mr. Sun heard this and immediately responded gravely, promising to uncover the truth and absolutely not let Xiao Ming's daughter be wronged.

……

In Xie Mengke's studio, after she had been taken away, Yu Siying had originally been about to leave as well, but then she caught sight of a camera out of the corner of her eye and turned back.

At that moment in the studio, most people had gone to the police station out of concern for Xie Mengke's safety, leaving only a girl trembling in fear in the corner.

She walked over, pulled a card from her bag and handed it to the girl, whispering something in her ear.

The girl first stared at Yu Siying in shock, then, as if making a difficult choice, silently took the card.

"Hehe, Xie Mengke, you're totally finished now—hah, going up against me, you're still too green." Saying that, she left the studio triumphantly and headed straight for the police station.

If she could ruin Xie Mengke, then all of Xie Mengke's precious fashion‑design assets would be hers, and with those she would surely make a fortune at Xiangnai'er, becoming its greatest contributor.

……

Half an hour later, Xie Mengke was brought to the Anjin City Police Station, and the others from her workplace, along with Xiao Jingrou, followed.

Yu Siying arrived last; she had already contacted lawyers on the way, and when she arrived, her lawyers were also at the station.

Seeing Yu Siying's grand entourage, the people at the station were on high alert.

It seems this woman has serious backing and intends to pursue the matter to the end; if handled improperly, they might all suffer as a result.

Yu Siying brought three lawyers, all renowned in Anjin City, who have never lost a case after handling it for these bigwigs.

"Miss Yu,"

Among the lawyers, one surnamed Li took the lead in greeting Miss Yu.

Yu Siying nodded: "Hmm, everyone's here—let's get ready to work."

"I've just contacted the employees' families at my company, and they insist on pursuing this to the end."

Afterward she glanced contemptuously at Xiao Jingrou and the others, gave a cold smile, then strutted over arrogantly and said: "Little miss, I see you're pretty smart too—don't follow your friend's example and do stupid things; instead, persuade your friend wisely. If she comes to beg me, I might consider giving her another chance."