I went to the hospital for a checkup and specifically asked the doctor to bandage the minor cut on my head in an exaggerated way, and I also put on a white medical net.

When I went to the police station to give my statement, the police officers had already finished questioning Tang Xiu'e.

With video footage from my office as proof, it's clear who's right and who's wrong in this whole affair.

Finally, the police determined that Tang Xiue's behavior violated the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, and imposed a ten-day administrative detention, a fine of two thousand yuan, and made her apologize to me in person.

When I saw Tang Xiue again, she was no longer as arrogant as before. She glared at me angrily, her teeth grinding together.

"Apologize, or do you want to be detained for a few more days?" the police officer prompted when she didn't speak.

Upon hearing that a few more days would be needed, Tang Xiue immediately backed down, "No, no more! My daughter has a terminal illness and could be critically ill at any moment..."

"Then why did you beat up someone? Don't you even know how to have some decency for your child?" The police officer colleague, with his sound values, took the opportunity to give him a further lesson.

Tang Xiu'e's face fell, and after a two-second pause, she said in a muffled voice, "I'm sorry."

I smiled slightly, putting on a magnanimous act: "It's alright, I'm broad-minded. I won't hold it against you because my sister is sick."

Tang Xiue looked up again, glaring at me angrily, her eyes seeming to hold daggers.

I felt a surge of satisfaction and offered a friendly reminder: "Then I'll be going now. Stepmother, you can stay here and keep my heartless father company."

Tang Xiu'e: "..."

After leaving the police station, I took off the headnet as soon as I got into the car and went back to the studio to continue working overtime.

I've had a terrible time lately, but thinking about how Jiang Haiyang and Tang Xiue both acted recklessly and ended up in detention, my mood inexplicably improved a lot.

If Mom were still alive, she would probably feel a little better seeing this situation.

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The next day.

Lately, I've had a string of bad luck, and I haven't taken the time to properly take care of myself.

Thinking about inviting Su Shenglin to dinner tonight, I specially picked out an outfit to match before leaving for work.

A white shirt dress with a small silk scarf tied diagonally at the waist accentuates the waistline, adding feminine softness and a touch of fashion.

Her long, wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and a headband matching the scarf was tied around her head, fully exposing her full forehead and giving her a neat and capable look.

As I was about to leave work, I put on a little light makeup.

I inherited my mother's beauty; I have clean, fair skin, elegant and dignified features, and a slender, tall figure.

Li Yunwei always says that I have a retro vibe like Hong Kong and Taiwan actresses, and that if I didn't start my own business and become a boss, I would definitely be a big hit in the entertainment industry.

But I've known since I was a child that beauty brings me advantages, and I also know that beauty is a double-edged sword. I'm afraid that I won't be able to control it properly and that my beauty will backfire, resulting in more harm than good.

Therefore, I prefer to make a living based on my talent and ability.

I had arranged to meet Su Shenglin at 6 p.m., but out of courtesy, I arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes early.

I had just sat down in the private room when Li Yunwei sent me a WeChat voice message: "You've arrived?"

I replied in text: Just arrived, are you there?

Li Yunwei: "I just came back from outside. The car is parked here. The manager told me you went to the restaurant."

After listening to the voice message, I didn't reply, thinking I would talk to her later.

But soon she sent another voice message. When I opened it, I heard her being very loud and boisterous.

"Jiang Wan, Jiang Wan, I just saw an incredibly handsome guy! You can't even imagine how handsome he is! You've never seen anyone so handsome before, that aura... that presence... that slight smile... that quiet authority, wow! Absolutely amazing!"

I couldn't help but chuckle after hearing that. How handsome must she have met to be so excited?

I thought to myself, no matter how handsome that person is, he can't possibly be more handsome than someone I've ever seen.

I laughed and replied with a voice message: "Did you pounce on her? Or try to chat her up and add her on WeChat?"

Li Yunwei replied, "To be honest, I wouldn't dare! They seem gentle and approachable, yet they also seem aloof, making people afraid to act rashly..."

I chuckled to myself again.

I thought Su Shenglin was the most cowardly person I'd ever met.

It turns out there are men in this world who can make the fiery, bold, and forthright Li Yunwei so timid.

I laughed even harder and asked her, "Didn't you take a picture?"

"Ugh... don't even mention it. I secretly took a picture while waiting for the elevator, but the person next to him noticed and very politely forced me to delete it."

No way!

Just as I was about to reply, there was a polite knock on the door of the private room. The manager opened the door and said politely, "Ms. Jiang, your distinguished guest has arrived."

I suddenly looked up and saw the noble, elegant, and extraordinary Su Shenglin. I subconsciously put down my phone and stood up.

"Mr. Su, you've arrived." I became awkward again, and when I was awkward, I used honorifics to address him.

"Hmm," Su Shenglin smiled slightly, "Have you been waiting long?"

"No, I just—" Before I could finish speaking, my phone started ringing.

I picked it up and saw it was Li Yunwei.

This young lady... could she have fallen in love with that handsome guy at first sight?

"Excuse me, I need to take this call." I greeted Su Shenglin, turned and walked to the window, lowered my voice to answer the call, "Weiwei, my guests have arrived. Please wait until I finish eating..."

"Jiang Xiaowan! Who went into your private room?!" I was interrupted before I could finish speaking, her high-pitched, incredulous exclamation ringing out.

I was startled and instinctively turned around to look at Su Shenglin, who had sat down by himself.

It has to be said, he is truly a top-tier handsome man.

As he sat there, the light above him shone down, as if he were enveloped in a layer of moonlight, both cool and gentle, as if he were untouched by worldly affairs.

Before I could respond, another explosion rang in my ears: "Aaaaaah! So the handsome guy I was talking about was the benefactor who treated you to dinner! Who is he? When did such a stunning beauty appear by your side, and you didn't even tell me!"

My mind went blank, and I was completely stunned.

It turns out that even the well-informed eldest daughter of the Li family had only heard of Su Shenglin by name and had never seen him in person.

"Ahem... Weiwei, I'll talk to you in a bit, I'll hang up now." I couldn't answer in front of Su Shenglin, so I could only send my best friend away first.

But as soon as I put my phone down, WeChat started buzzing again.

I'm afraid if I don't reply soon, this young lady might rush into the private room, and that would be a huge problem!

"Mr. Su, I'm sorry, I need to reply to a message." I could only pick up my phone again and give Su Shenglin a forced smile.

"It's alright, you go ahead with your work." He smiled elegantly and poured himself some tea.

My best friend bombarded me with messages on WeChat.

Who exactly is he?

"Don't forget me when you're rich and powerful! You've already abandoned your best friend so quickly?"

[Jiang Xiaowan! Believe it or not, I'll storm over there right now and ask you in person!]

I quickly replied: He is Su Shenglin, don't you know him?

[Su Shenglin? The Su family that summoned you to their home for tailoring? The Second Master Su?]

I blushed for no reason and replied: Yes, it's him.

[The mysterious millionaire who spent 300 million to buy you a jade bracelet at an auction?]

Me: Yes.

[Ugh! Jiang Xiaowan, you're so unfair! You went to the Su family and saw such a stunningly handsome man, but you didn't mention a word to me! And he was so nice to you! What's going on between you two?]