I don't know how much time passed, it felt like an eternity, before the atmosphere in the room finally calmed down and returned to its original tranquility.
Chen Qing'er lay quietly on the sofa, like a petal that had withered after a storm, scattered on the ground, yet possessing an indescribable chaotic beauty.
Her hair was disheveled and draped over her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her cheeks. Sweat and tears mingled, blurring her originally beautiful face.
Her clothes were torn askew, revealing her fair skin, which still bore the marks left by Zhang Fan—proof of their intertwined emotions and a reflection of the complex feelings in her heart at that moment.
Chen Qing'er stared blankly at the ceiling, her eyes filled with a despair that made her feel utterly hopeless.
At this moment, she seemed to have been stripped of all pretense, exposed to reality, utterly disheveled.
However, amidst this disheveled and chaotic state, Chen Qing'er also displayed a unique kind of beauty.
It was a delicate, pitiful beauty that made people want to protect and cherish it.
Her face was streaked with tears, yet she appeared even more charming; her clothes were disheveled, yet they exuded a unique allure.
She turned her head slightly to look at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.
She slowly sat up, straightened her clothes, and although they were a little messy, she still tried her best to look neat.
This man is truly terrifying, absolutely terrifying.
Even crying won't help.
At this moment, in the teahouse downstairs from the anti-gang office, Huo Deguang sat leisurely at a carved wooden table, gently playing with an exquisite blue and white porcelain teacup in his hand. The aroma of tea rose gently, just like his state of mind, tranquil and profound.
The teahouse was bustling with noise, a mix of conversations and laughter, creating a lively scene of everyday life. Yet, all of this seemed irrelevant to him; he felt as if he were in another world, enjoying this rare tranquility and leisure.
Huo Deguang wore a faint smile, his eyes revealing an indescribable confidence and composure.
He gently blew away the foam on the surface of the tea, took a small sip, and found the tea to be at the perfect temperature—neither too hot nor too cold—just like his mood at that moment, everything was under control.
Recalling that night a few days ago, he deliberately let Young Master Du go. This move might seem risky to outsiders, but to him, it was the result of careful consideration.
He knew that Young Master Du was just a small branch on the big tree of the Du family. What he really needed to pay attention to was the vast resources and influence behind the Du family.
Letting Young Master Du go was a pawn he had laid out, a pawn that would allow him to gain greater benefits at some point in the future.
As expected, after learning that his son might face imprisonment, Mr. Du reacted quickly and transferred the overseas estate to him free of charge.
This move not only greatly satisfied Huo Deguang materially, but more importantly, it proved Huo Deguang's importance in the Du family's eyes and his accurate judgment of the situation.
At that moment, Huo Deguang's phone vibrated slightly. He glanced at the screen and saw a message from his subordinate informing him that Du's father had completed all the formalities and the manor officially belonged to him.
A slight smile played on his lips, and a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.
He knew that he had won this battle brilliantly, not only protecting his own interests but also cleverly taking advantage of the Du family's crisis to gain more leverage for himself.
Huo Deguang already had a plan in mind for the upcoming operation to cooperate with the anti-gang office.
He knew full well that this operation was merely a show of resolve by the higher-ups and an explanation to the public.
As for whether they can actually catch Young Master Du, that depends on fate, and even more so on his level of "cooperation".
He had already secretly arranged everything to ensure that even if Young Master Du really fell into the hands of the police, no evidence directly related to him could be found.
As for Young Master Du, Huo Deguang believed that with his intelligence, he would not easily fall into the police's trap.
At this moment, he has likely already boarded a smuggling ship and is far away from this dangerous place.
As long as Young Master Du is smart enough not to return to the country easily, he can save his life and even rise again someday in the future.
Thinking of this, Huo Deguang couldn't help but shake his head slightly, feeling both regret for Young Master Du's fate and pride in his own plan.
He knew that in this complex and ever-changing world, only by remaining calm and rational could one remain invincible. And that was exactly what he did.
He picked up his teacup again, savoring the delicate aroma of the tea, as if he were also savoring his own life.
He knew that every step he took was carefully considered, and every decision was made for the greater good.
At this moment, he is enjoying the joy and satisfaction brought by this success, as if the whole world is at his feet, at his disposal.
The teahouse remained noisy, but Huo Deguang seemed to be in a tranquil world, his eyes filled with anticipation and longing for the future.
He knew that as long as he maintained this composure and wisdom, he could continue to navigate this complex society with ease and become a true winner.
As for Young Master Du, he was merely an insignificant interlude in the long journey of his life.
Young Master Du did indeed smuggle himself across the border through the coastal port. He originally intended to go to Hong Kong first, and then travel to other places via Hong Kong.
But at this moment, Young Master Du learned that his girlfriend hadn't come; it seemed her family didn't approve.
Young Master Du was furious. He was about to leave the country, and his girlfriend hadn't even come.
That definitely won't work; I have to bring my girlfriend along.
Bringing people over now wouldn't take long, so Young Master Du disembarked and headed to his girlfriend's house alone.
Anyone who dares to stop me, I'll take action against them.
The Du family hasn't fallen yet, and I'll be back. Who would dare to laugh at the Du family now?
The Du family has already made all the arrangements. Once Young Master Du arrives in Hong Kong and obtains Hong Kong residency, he can go abroad and live a good life there.
The Du family was aware of the anti-gang operation and wasn't worried at all. As long as no one was arrested, everything would be fine.
The most important thing right now is to get Young Master Du out; as for the rest, we can talk about it later.
The Du family had no idea that their young master had actually disembarked and was now on his way to his girlfriend's house.
Who knew he was so bold? He was wanted by the police, yet he still dared to be so arrogant.
If he gets caught, he's doomed. The things he's done deserve a thousand bullets.
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