The cars parked at the entrance speak volumes about the grand scale of the arts festival. In this day and age, the fact that a parking lot can be filled with cars demonstrates the size and prestige of this arts festival.

Come to think of it, back then there were no digital mobile phones, and home computers were not common. The only thing you could watch was TV, and there weren't many channels.

Having an entertainment activity is a remarkable thing, and it's perfectly normal for the whole nation to participate.

They arrived relatively early, and A Lei escorted Qin Xiaoyu inside while there were fewer people.

Soon there will be too many people, it will be too crowded and really unsafe. Qin Xiaoyu is short, she could fall into the crowd and be pulled out.

The models were ready and took turns walking the runway. Their stage presence was already quite mature, and they walked with great confidence.

Their sound system was taken from Are's house; it's audiophile equipment, which is why it can keep up with such a noisy place.

In the past, the arts festival consisted of various performances, including singing, opera, paper cutting, and clay figurines, which were all very traditional and were held almost every year.

This was the first time they'd held a fashion show, so even though their booth was in a remote location, it attracted more and more people, who gradually gathered around, and eventually even staff from neighboring booths came to watch the spectacle.

Qin Xiaoyu had already had tens of thousands of flyers printed and distributed continuously. They clearly indicated the locations of the counters, and the sales figures should show results tomorrow. It's a pity there's no on-site sale in Shanghai; otherwise, it would probably be another frenzy of buying.

It's already early autumn in the capital, so this fashion show didn't stick to spring, autumn, and winter clothes; Qin Xiaoyu had them add some summer outfits.

One purpose is to enrich the variety of styles so as not to cause aesthetic fatigue; the other is to pave the way for next year's summer clothing.

She had already made arrangements at the department store counter to have all the old summer clothes sold at 20% off, clearing out as much as possible to get the cash flowing.

Seeing that there were more and more people in front of the booth, A Lei led Qin Xiaoyu backstage and found her a chair to sit down.

If it weren't for the fact that there are too many people and it's difficult to go out, I would really like to take her home right away.

"Is this Sun & Moon Clothing?" came a voice from the doorway.

"Yes," Director Fei replied at the door. For some reason, Qin Xiaoyu felt that her voice sounded a little off.

The curtain was lifted, and two men entered. Although they were dressed in plain clothes, Qin Xiaoyu could tell something from their posture and demeanor. What was going on? Was the old story about to repeat itself?

"You're Qin Xiaoyu?" Clearly, they already knew the situation and came straight for Qin Xiaoyu.

"It's me." Qin Xiaoyu realized with annoyance that the reason she was so easy to find was probably because she was the shortest!

"You know someone named Su Ju, right?"

"Yes, she used to be my employee."

"Come with us. She's a fugitive and has been arrested. Someone accused you of protecting her, and we need to verify the situation with you."

Qin Xiaoyu knew something was wrong when she heard Sister Su's name. It was probably Gao Daxiong's doing again. After using Su Ju, he was dissatisfied with her for not doing things well, so he sold her out before leaving and then reported Qin Xiaoyu. This was killing two birds with one stone.

You have to understand that in the capital, the enforcement of public order is already very strict, let alone when it comes to fugitives who come to your door, they are caught every time.

“We can’t take her with us, she’s pregnant.” A Lei rushed forward and stood between them.

Qin Xiaoyu couldn't let him obstruct law enforcement, but she also couldn't be as fearless as before. Now that she was pregnant, she couldn't let her child be harmed.

Thinking of this, she covered her head and gently collapsed to the ground. Before falling, she drew an X in A Lei's hand.

"Call an ambulance! Hurry!" Factory Director Fei panicked and shouted.

And so, Qin Xiaoyu was first sent to the hospital.

The pregnant woman's physical condition was not good to begin with, and she was also a little excited. It was easy to find that she had premature ventricular contractions, arrhythmia, and unstable blood pressure. She was sent to the observation room.

The two had no choice but to give their statements here.

A Lei wanted to stop her, but Qin Xiaoyu stopped him with a look.

Now is the time for her to show weakness; it will be more effective than if A Lei used force.

Qin Xiaoyu was covered by a snow-white sheet, which made her face look even paler. Her big eyes were half-open and half-closed, with a crystal tear in them. Anyone who saw her would feel sorry for her without realizing it, especially the protruding belly under the sheet. Both of them were married, husbands and fathers, so they softened and their tone became gentler.

"Don't be nervous. If you have no problems, no one will make things difficult for you. Just say what you know." They first calmed Qin Xiaoyu down.

“When I met Sister Su, she was a street vendor who was always being chased by the authorities. I felt sorry for her, so I asked her to work in my shop. That’s all. She only said that she came from her hometown to work, and I didn’t know anything else. Is she a fugitive? What did she do?” Qin Xiaoyu asked eagerly.

"I heard you take good care of her?" they began to probe for information.

“I haven’t given them any special treatment. I’ve always treated my employees this way. You can get proof. I rent houses for all my employees. It’s not easy for anyone working away from home. Although I’m the boss, the money I earn is also everyone’s hard-earned money, so of course I have to give back a portion of it.” Qin Xiaoyu had already thought it through in her mind. In fact, the only proof that she knew was Su Ju’s words. If she didn’t say anything, it wouldn’t matter if others did.

Gao Daxiong wouldn't be stupid enough to stand up and say, "I can prove that Qin Xiaoyu knew Su Ju was a fugitive. That would implicate him as well."

So whether she's alright or not depends entirely on Su Ju.

"I'll ask you one more time, are you really unaware of Su Ju's status as a fugitive?"

"What exactly did she do wrong? Sister Su is very honest. Could it be that you've made a mistake, or maybe it's just a coincidence of names?" Qin Xiaoyu's question was irrelevant; she didn't need clear logic right now. It's normal for a woman in her state to be a little hysterical.

"Don't ask about her affairs. Just tell me yourself, do you know anything about it or not?"

"How many times do I have to tell you? I'm a businesswoman. If I really knew she was a fugitive, how could I dare to take her in? My company is so big, with so many workers waiting to eat. How could I dare to take such a risk? Sacrificing everyone's interests for one person? You think too highly of me." Qin Xiaoyu gave a bitter smile, patted her stomach, and sighed sadly. "I've always obeyed the law and never done anything illegal. Why are you arresting me like this?"

"They didn't arrest you. It was after receiving a report about a fugitive that someone reported you directly."

"Comrade, where is the person who reported me?" Qin Xiaoyu became agitated.

"It was an anonymous report, and I don't know where the person is." The two men exchanged a glance.

"Comrades, I know your work is very hard, but to convict me based on just an anonymous report seems a bit excessive, doesn't it? You've probably heard the saying 'the bigger the tree, the more the wind blows.' I won a gold medal in a competition held by the Ministry of Light Industry a while ago, and I offended quite a few colleagues. Some people threatened to get back at me. I'm afraid there are quite a few who want revenge. Sigh, I'm speechless at using such shameless methods in business competition." Qin Xiaoyu easily gave her an explanation for being framed, and the two men already believed her.