The police officer's gaze sharpened, as if giving her a final warning.

"Remember, this is just a warning."

"If similar personal attacks or fabricated lies to slander others occur again in the future, it will not be as simple as writing a self-criticism."

"It may directly violate the criminal law, and criminal liability will be pursued, and more severe legal sanctions will be imposed."

Meng Zihan's hands hung limply at her sides, unable to muster any strength at all.

Her mind was a jumbled mess; she couldn't think of anything, it was completely blank.

All those calculations, those grievances, and those proud ways of charming others became laughable bubbles in the face of cold legal provisions.

She no longer had the energy to play the pitiful victim.

She didn't even have the strength to force an expression.

"Okay, that's all." The police officer pushed the statement and a disciplinary decision document onto the table in front of her.

A black fountain pen was placed next to the paper, its nib gleaming coldly under the light.

“Now, sign here.” He pointed to the signature field, “to show that you understand our decision and accept the outcome.”

Meng Zihan's eyes moved slowly, her gaze focusing on the paper covered with writing.

Holding onto the cold edge of the table, she used all her strength to slowly lift herself up from the ground.

Her legs were weak, and she struggled to stand up.

She reached out to take the pen, but the pen felt unusually heavy between her fingers. She tried several times before she could barely hold it.

However, the pen tip hovered above the paper, unable to fall for a long time.

How could this have happened? How did things get to this point?

A jumble of images flashed through her mind.

Why did Gu Yifei show absolutely no pity or concession even after she had used her last trump card and risked her reputation?

Her gaze drifted past the paper and uncontrollably fell upon Ye Linchen, who was standing not far away.

It's her!

It's all because of her!

A venomous flame instantly ignited in Meng Zihan's eyes.

If this woman hadn't suddenly appeared and disrupted all her plans, she might already be discussing the bride price with her family when she marries Gu Yifei!

Even after being reborn and experiencing such a painful failure, she did not change that deeply ingrained habit in the slightest.

If anything happens that is detrimental to her, it must be Ye Linchen's fault.

Her brain automatically shuts out reflection on her own behavior, and she will never learn to look at where she went wrong!