Shen Baiyan left some people to handle the aftermath while he took Su Wan back to the Platinum Villa.

On the way, Su Wan sat in the luxury car. Although it wasn't her first time riding in a luxury car, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart that the life of the rich could be summed up in one word: awesome!

The soft and comfortable seats, the silent and smooth ride, even the speed and airflow feel just right—provided you ignore the grumpy face next to you, of course.

After considering for a moment, Su Wan said, "Shen Baiyan, thank you for today!"

Shen Baiyan glanced at her indifferently without answering her.

Su Wan knew she had caused him trouble, and she wouldn't confront him directly if she wasn't in the right.

So she continued to feign weakness: "I never expected to be so unlucky as to run into Gu Qingling causing trouble. Besides, I didn't bully her. You saw her injuries; they were inflicted by those thugs, not me."

Su Wan tried her best to explain that she had not hurt his 'friend', but Shen Baiyan still did not intend to speak.

As if she had just thought of something, Su Wan asked in confusion, "Shen Baiyan, aren't you and Gu Qingling friends? Why aren't you helping her?"

Shen Baiyan turned his head and looked at her expressionlessly, uttering two words: "Friend?"

There are very few people who can be friends with Shen Baiyan. Given Gu Qingling's own qualities and family background, wanting to be his friend? You wouldn't even be qualified in your next life.

Hearing Shen Baiyan's mocking tone, Su Wan frowned: "Isn't that right? Then what else do you want to...?"

Su Wan swallowed back the words "sleep with her".

Shen Baiyan, however, sensed something unusual in her eyes and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

Su Wan dared not utter that word; she did not want to recall the cruelty of that night.

For a man whose skills are inadequate, that would be an absolute disgrace.

"Nothing, I was just curious who Gu Qingling offended that she was being retaliated against by a group of thugs," Su Wan said casually.

Upon hearing this, Shen Baiyan suddenly shifted his body, turning to face Su Wan. His previously calm gaze suddenly turned icy: "How do you know that group of thugs were after her?"

Su Wan retorted without hesitation: "Of course it's her. The photo that person has is of her. I never offend people easily, especially recently. I've been keeping a low profile, so those people definitely weren't after me."

Shen Baiyan finally understood that Su Wan hadn't realized at all that she had unintentionally offended someone, and that the other party was a big shot.

The saying "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger" applies to calves because they haven't experienced the tiger's power yet; by the time they do, it will be too late.

He scoffed, "You don't even know if you've offended anyone? You really have no sense of right and wrong!"

Hearing Shen Baiyan's mockery, Su Wan realized that the group of thugs seemed to be after her, and she could hardly believe it.

"What do you mean? Who did I offend?" Su Wan asked, recalling recent events.

"Think it over carefully. If you can't figure it out, don't go out. Otherwise, you won't even know how you died."

After Shen Baiyan finished speaking, he sat up straight, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to rest.

Su Wan tried hard to recall what had happened in the past few days, and finally, when the car was parked in the villa's garage, she remembered something.

"Is it related to Li Shengping's case?"

Su Wan looked at Shen Baiyan, who had opened his eyes, eager to know the answer.

Seeing that she wasn't completely beyond redemption, Shen Baiyan stopped mocking her.

"Come with me to the study."

After saying that, he got out of the car and walked towards the villa.

Seeing that her guess was correct, Su Wan felt a little lighter.

If she hadn't thought of the strange confidentiality agreement Qin Yan had made her sign, she wouldn't have associated today's events with a group of thugs.

The two entered the study one after the other. Shen Baiyan sat down directly at the desk, but Su Wan's gaze was drawn to the arrangement of the study.

A black, white, and gray themed study can feel oppressive; anyone who works in such an environment and gets lost in thought is definitely not human.

Seeing Su Wan looking around his study, Shen Baiyan asked, "What, do you have a problem with my study?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wan withdrew her gaze and said gently, "I wouldn't dare. Thank you, President Shen, for letting me know that the world is not black and white, but that there is a gray area."

Shen Baiyan didn't respond to her question, but instead said, "Sit down and tell me your opinion on Li Shengping's matter."

Su Wan walked to the side and sat on the sofa where Shen Baiyan usually rested. She habitually crossed her legs and looked at Shen Baiyan calmly: "The identity of the mastermind behind Li Shengping is suspicious."

Hearing this answer, Shen Baiyan was very satisfied. He asked, "How is it suspicious?"

Su Wan swung her legs thoughtfully: "Li Shengping was used as a weapon, and the exorcist behind him was just a pawn. The real mastermind behind this is no ordinary person. If I'm not mistaken, he must be a big shot."

Seeing that Su Wan was somewhat intelligent, Shen Baiyan decided not to keep it from her any longer.

He turned on his computer: "Come here and take a look at this news."

Su Wan got up and went to stand beside him, her gaze falling on the words "City A is about to welcome its tenth mayor" on the computer screen.

She was shocked to discover that the person behind her was a government official!

After her initial surprise, Su Wan subconsciously lowered her head and leaned closer to carefully browse the news content.

The Third Session of the 16th People's Congress of City A will be held at the City Conference Center on October 28th, [Year].

Su Wan was reading the news very carefully in her mind, completely unaware that she and Shen Baiyan were standing very close together. If she turned around, she would probably kiss his cheek.

Shen Baiyan, who is usually very sensitive, was stunned the moment she leaned closer.

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