Chapter 69 This is slander! He was...

The moment the door closed, Chu Song, who had been "dead drunk" and leaning against Xie Tang, suddenly pushed her away and staggered into the bathroom!

Xie Tang was startled and quickly followed.

Chu Song was seen vomiting violently on the sink, his body convulsing uncontrollably.

She hurriedly patted his back, but was shocked to find that his hands were gripping the edge of the table tightly, veins bulging, trembling violently, his face pale and contorted, as if he were enduring immense pain.

"Brother Song! What's wrong?"

An unprecedented fear gripped Xie Tang.

“Something’s wrong…” Chu Song struggled to lift his head, his eyes filled with struggle and extreme discomfort, and gasped, “To…the hospital!”

Xie Tang instantly understood that Xiang Shaoyun's "gift" was no exaggeration!

She immediately told the driver to prepare the car.

Inside the car, Chu Song was curled up, drenched in cold sweat, his consciousness fluctuating between clarity and confusion, unable to accurately describe where he was in pain.

Xie Tang gripped his icy hand tightly, her heart filled with anxiety.

At the hospital, they underwent stomach lavage and examinations, a whole ordeal.

Xie Tang stayed with Chu Song in the emergency room while waiting for the results, her heart pounding in her chest.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached.

The nurse pushed open the door: "The police are here and want to see Mr. Chu."

police?

Xie Tang's heart sank suddenly, and a chill instantly swept over her entire body.

Two police officers entered the ward, verified their identities, and then said with serious expressions, "Mr. Chu Song, we have received a formal report alleging that you have used drugs and attempted to commit rape..."

"Impossible!" Xie Tang interrupted sharply, his voice shrill with anger and fear. "This is slander! He's been framed!"

Her mind was buzzing, and Xiang Shaoyun's sinister smile as he left magnified before her eyes.

The police remained unmoved: "Whether it's true or not, we will investigate. We need to conduct a search of you in accordance with the law."

Before Xie Tang could protest again, a policeman stepped forward and quickly searched Chu Song's suit jacket pocket—and actually pulled out a small packet of white powder in a transparent plastic bag and a used cigarette butt!

Xie Tang was struck dumb, staring incredulously at the incriminating "evidence," her last shred of hope crumbling away.

The police officer held up the evidence bag, his tone icy, "The evidence is right in front of you. Please come with us to the police station immediately for questioning!"

Chu Song looked at Xie Tang, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he only managed to squeeze out, "Don't be afraid... find a lawyer..."

"No! You've got it wrong! He was drugged!" Xie Tang tried to grab the police officer to explain, but was ruthlessly pushed away.

"Madam, please calm down. The most important thing you should do right now is to get him a lawyer immediately." The police officer said this and turned to leave with Chu Song.

Xie Tang was stopped in place and could only watch helplessly as Chu Song's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor.

That silhouette conveyed a sense of powerlessness she had never seen before.

"Gift"……

This is what Xiang Shaoyun called a "gift"!

Overwhelmed by immense fear and guilt.

If it's because of Zuo Meng's case...

If it was because she dragged Chu Song into this hell...

She will never forgive herself!

She trembled as she took out her phone to check the time: 2:15 a.m.

The cold, hard numbers stung her eyes.

Xie Tang pinched herself hard, forcing her chaotic mind to calm down.

Something has to be done! Immediately!

The following day, an explosive news story dominated the headlines.

The bold black headline is alarming: Chu Song, heir to the Huasong Group, was taken away by police for questioning in the early hours of the morning on suspicion of drug use and rape!

The accompanying image below shows Chu Song being taken away in a police car.

He looked dejected, and the gentle and polite demeanor of a noble young man he once possessed had vanished.

Xie Tang stared at the screen, feeling both heartbroken and distressed.

Chu Song, who had never appeared in the media before, was exposed in this way.

Upon the news, shares of companies under the Huasong Group in Hong Kong plummeted by 20%, and shares in A-shares immediately hit the daily limit down at the opening.

The internet erupted instantly, with a massive outcry against the "second young master of the Chu family," with harsh words and public outrage demanding severe punishment for the "rich and heartless" and justice for the victims.

Immediately afterwards, the woman who claimed to have been assaulted by Chu Song spoke out online and attached a video.

Xie Tang clicked on it with trembling hands.

In the scene, a woman whose face is blurred is pinned down on a sofa by Chu Song, struggling and screaming, the tragic scene indicating coercion.

Xie Tang was in a state of turmoil. She abruptly turned off the video and remained silent on the sofa for a long time.

The phone rang; it was Tang Zhi. She had also seen the news and eagerly inquired about the reason.

Xie Tang was equally confused, but a voice in her heart was unusually firm: she had to trust Chu Song.

Even after witnessing the video, she still believed he was innocent.

She quickly composed herself and prepared to go to the police station.

Tang Zhi was worried and offered a few words of comfort.

Huasong Building, CEO's Office.

Chu Yuan was furious when he saw the report, and the atmosphere in the office was so tense you could hear a pin drop.

"We must keep the news from Grandpa's side a secret." Standing by the French windows, Chu Li sighed softly and gave Wen Fu the order, "Initiate emergency public relations immediately!"

Winf looked at her husband; his face was ashen and seemingly calm, but she knew all too well how much he cared for his younger brother.

She stood up, her five-month pregnant belly protruding, and approached: "It's already being handled. My uncle also went to the police station to find out more details, and we'll have some progress soon."

Chu Li was still worried, so he dialed Xie Tang's number.

At this time, Xie Tang had already driven to the police station, where he met Gu Shun.

Because of Gu Chang's matter, Gu Shun had no good feelings towards her: "What are you doing here?"

“I will handle Song Ge’s case,” Xie Tang replied.

Gu Shun snorted coldly and shouted sharply, "How dare you make sarcastic remarks! If you hadn't gotten involved in Xiang Shaoyun's case, how could A-Song have been framed!"

Xie Tang was shocked and instantly speechless.

Criminal investigators took them to see Chu Song, who was being temporarily detained.

In the dimly lit private room, his face was pale, and his eyes were tired and helpless.

Guilt and self-blame overwhelmed Xie Tang like a tidal wave.

She walked up to him and whispered, "I'm sorry..."

Chu Song looked into her eyes, and instead of blaming her, he gently took her hand and said in a hoarse voice, "Don't blame yourself, it has nothing to do with you. It was my negligence that led me into the trap."

Gu Shun, who was standing to the side, asked, "I haven't read the statement yet. What happened last night?"

Chu Song began to recall the events of the night of the party.

Xie Tang listened intently, not missing a single detail.

At the party, Chu Song drank quite a bit of alcohol and then excused himself to go to the lounge.

After sitting alone for a while, a woman pushed open the door and entered.

"She's also a guest at the party? Who brought her?" Xie Tang interrupted urgently.

"I don't know... I think I've seen her before, but it also feels like the first time..." Chu Song hesitated, his eyes uneasy, trying to piece together his chaotic memories. "I had a terrible headache and was hallucinating... I saw her as you. She also called me 'Brother Song' and asked if I wanted to go to the hospital..."

Xie Tang was even more confused—had he mistaken that woman for himself?

That's why...

She forced back her panic and pressed, "And then what happened?"

“I don’t know, I can’t remember,” Chu Song shook his head painfully. “When Xiang Shaoyun came in, I only saw her curled up on the sofa crying… I’m not sure what I did…”

Xie Tang felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness washed over her.

But the woman dared to post the video online and even report the case to the police, so she must have "ironclad evidence."

Chu Song nervously observed her expression.

Xie Tang forced a smile and comforted him, "And then what?"

"Later, Xiang Shaoyun handed me a cigarette, drove me home, and said he would 'settle' that woman's matter for me."

Their intentions are crystal clear!

Both the cigarette and the woman were traps meticulously designed by Xiang Shaoyun.

Xie Tang was filled with remorse—her soft heart and kindness came at the cost of Pan Yu and Chu Song's misfortune!

If I hadn't sympathized with Hao Ruoxiang and Zuo Meng, and hadn't taken on that case...

Gu Shun submitted an application for bail pending trial on the spot.

Although the process takes time, with the help of connections and financial resources, it should be completed within one or two days.

After meeting Chu Song, Xie Tang reviewed the interrogation records.

The seized "medicine" was indeed a drug, but fortunately, no fingerprints of Chu Song were detected on the packaging.

The half-smoked cigarette butt also tested positive for toxic substances, consistent with the test results in his body.

Xie Tang rubbed his temples and sighed, then continued reading.

When she saw the victim's name—Shen Yuan—her heart sank!

She remembered this woman!

What impressed me most was the chilling, insane infatuation in her eyes when she looked at Chu Song.

No wonder Chu Song said he had "seen" it...

Xie Tang immediately decided to go see Shen Yuan.

She contacted Qin Wu to explain her intentions.

Qin Wu had already heard about Chu Song's matter. When she heard the name "Chen Yuan", her face turned pale instantly, and the knuckles of her fingers holding the phone turned bloodless.

After a long silence, she finally spoke with difficulty: "...How could it be her? There must be more to this than meets the eye."

Finally, she gave an address, her voice weary and strained: "I'll take you there, but you... need to be prepared."

Following the address, they found the apartment where Shen Yuan was temporarily renting.

After knocking, a face appeared in the dim light of the entryway—Xie Tang and Qin Wu were struck dumb, frozen on the spot!

That was no longer Shen Yuan's face!

The face, meticulously crafted, became strikingly similar to Xie Tang's—similar eyebrow and eye contours, the curve of the nose, and even mimicking Xie Tang's usual demeanor.

If it weren't for the lingering gloom and madness in his eyes and the subtle stiffness in his expression, he would almost be a carbon copy of Xie Tang.

Xie Tang's blood froze instantly!

A chill ran from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head, and my heart pounded wildly as if it would burst.

She grabbed the cold wall and braced herself against it, her knuckles turning white from the effort, barely managing to support her limp body. Cold sweat instantly soaked her back.

absurd!

An overwhelming sense of absurdity and intense nausea washed over her.

She didn't want to, and dared not, look at that face that resembled her again.

"Why... Sister? Why did you do this?!" Qin Wu's voice trembled with sobs and disbelief as she looked at the unfamiliar face, her breathing rapid as if she were suffocating.

She closed her eyes in anguish. The sinister look in her mother Ji Yan's eyes when she stared at Xie Tang's photo months ago, and those chilling words, suddenly flashed into her mind: "If A Yuan is willing to get plastic surgery to look like Xie Tang and marry Chu Song... then Xie Tang cannot marry into the Chu family!"

Fear gripped her—Shen Yuan had actually carried out this insane plan!

Xie Tang forced herself to look away, suppressing her turbulent emotions, and asked in an icy voice, "Shen Yuan, why did you frame Chu Song? Who ordered you to do it?"