After Lu Yi and Gu Keke finished giving their statements, they still hadn't seen Officer Ma.

He asked several people, but no one could tell him clearly where Officer Ma had gone.

Gu Keke was excitedly chattering at first, but after her mouth became dry, she felt tired and her eyelids kept drooping.

"Lu Yi, I'm so hungry and sleepy!"

Lu Yi glanced at the convenience store across the street and told her to rest on the chair for a while. "I'll go buy something to eat!"

After leaving the house, he first called Liang Shiyue.

"Lu Yi, I heard from Xiao Ya that you publicly accused Lu Han, is that true?"

"It's true."

"The internet is in an uproar, saying you hate the rich and fabricated facts to slander Young Master Lu because of relationship issues, and the parties involved have also come out to testify."

"Um?"

Lu Yi was completely confused.

What relationship issues? What slander!

"Oh, it's a girl who said that you and Lu Shao had a conflict because of her. After she chose Lu Shao, you held a grudge and that's why you retaliated against Lu Shao."

Liang Shiyue took out the downloaded video and sent it to Lu Yi.

"I sent it to you. Take a look. That girl's description is very detailed. She says that your conflict with Young Master Lu is all because of her!"

"Lin Mengmeng?"

"Yes, it's her. Lu Yi, you wouldn't really be with her..."

Liang Shiyue didn't continue.

She believed that Lu Yi was not that kind of person, and that this must be a conspiracy specifically targeting Lu Yi.

"She's Lu Han's girlfriend... By the way, what else did Senior Lin say?"

Lu Yi opened the video and saw Lin Mengmeng crying her eyes out, apologizing to him on behalf of Lu Han. He almost threw up!

Liang Shiyue sighed, "Xiaoya is in a very low mood and said a lot of strange things. I'm completely confused by her!"

After agonizing over her troubles, Liang Shiyue changed the subject.

"However, Xiaoya is different from girls like Lin Mengmeng. She is kind-hearted and wouldn't do anything against her conscience, so don't worry!"

Lu Yi really hoped so!

I just don't know if Lin Xiaoya can always maintain the beautiful ideals in her heart.

"Okay, it's too late, you should get some rest. Please give my regards to Auntie!"

Lu Yi hung up the phone, hurriedly walked into the convenience store, and randomly picked out a few snacks and drinks.

When they returned, Gu Huainan had already carried the sleeping Gu Keke into the car.

Gu Huainan gently closed the car door, pulled him to the hood, and looked worried.

"Lu Yi, the Lin family has made a move. You didn't expect that, did you?"

Lu Yi calmly replied, "As expected."

Gu Huainan sighed, "If I had known, I would have done that stupid live stream. It's all my fault for being too eager to make a name for myself in front of everyone!"

"The Lin family has its own media industry, and using the internet is just a matter of moving their fingers for them!"

"Or, I could have my brother talk to the Lin family. After all, they still rely on us..."

Lu Yi shook his head and refused, "It hasn't come to that!"

Lin Mengmeng's fabrication of rumors was merely an attempt to put pressure on Lu Yi, garner sympathy from netizens for Lu Han, and downplay Lu Han's motive for tampering with the car.

"Resentment of the rich" is undoubtedly a great topic to discuss.

People who are so naive that they have no brains will become incredibly enthusiastic and kneel down to support wealthy people they've never even met, as soon as they hear about hatred towards the rich.

Since that's the case, it's time for him to "draw his sword"!

These days, who doesn't make up a story if they want to grab attention?

The whole family, crying and wailing while searching for their child, goes online to sell products; a sick child cries every day begging for donations; a woman who wants to become a rich wife overnight disguises herself as various "high-class ladies"; a poor man shows off the top-of-the-line luxury car he rented from a car rental company...

Which of those big shots who are always on the list doesn't have multiple personas?

Gaining traffic is not difficult; making the rhythm beat for you is a real skill.

Lu Yi's story is more real than the real thing.

He doesn't need to make it up!

"Don't tell me to leave it to fate. I don't believe in that. Lu Yi, are you really willing to take the blame for this?"

Gu Huainan had absolutely no liking for Lin Mengmeng, that kind of opportunistic and snobbish girl.

If Lu Yi doesn't clarify, he'll think Lu Yi is dirty!

"No rush!"

Lu Yi looked at the entrance of the police station.

I'm worried that Officer Ma might be held up by something.

Last time, when the Lu family was investigating the tonic soup, he was stopped at the last minute.

This time might also be...

"Not worried? I'm so anxious! My dad and brother were just discussing what to do. They're like emperors who aren't worried at all... ugh!"

Gu Huainan sat on the hood of the car, his hands behind his back, with one hand on Lu Yi's shoulder.

"What do you think about me inviting Lin Mengmeng out and having her record a video to clarify things for you?"

"That's so low-class!"

"I'm fucking..."

Gu Huainan raised his fist.

Seeing Lu Yi suddenly turn his head, he hurriedly scratched his hair.

Lu Yi's voice was deep and somewhat hoarse.

"Gu Huainan, let me ask you, what do you do before drinking red wine?"

"Red wine? Of course, it's for decanting. You want to drink? What a coincidence, I happen to have a few bottles in my car."

"Why do I need to sober up?"

"Soften the tannins and release the aroma!"

"That's right! An event quickly goes viral online because it's like a bottle of wine with the cork just removed. Nobody knows what it tastes like, and everyone is full of anticipation for it."

"And then? What does that have to do with what you're doing?"

"Once you've sobered up, everyone can enjoy the food as they please. After you've finished..."

"When it comes to expressing opinions, any kind of wine, no matter how low-end or high-end, will always have people who praise it and people who are disappointed. So, you're saying that everyone still hasn't tasted it?"

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