Chapter 168: Chapter 168

On the other side, the policewoman touched the girl to confirm there was nothing extra on her and lowered her voice, saying, "Don’t be afraid, we’ll take you with us later."

Shen You’an’s gaze flickered briefly, and she spoke softly, "Thank you."

"You’re lucky—just happened to bump into our Captain while he was investigating hidden drugs."

After her words fell, the policewoman couldn’t help but study the girl more closely, feeling as though she looked a bit familiar.

Could it really be such a coincidence? Shen You’an narrowed her eyes in thought.

Soon, the policewoman led the two over and shook her head at Wen Zhou.

Meanwhile, subordinates marched over with two young men restrained, handing over the confiscated items to Wen Zhou.

Wen Zhou’s eyes darkened, yet there was an unexpected pleasant surprise.

"Where’s the person in charge here?"

Ye Hui approached with a forced smile: "Officer, I don’t know anything...."

Wen Zhou’s icy gaze swept over him, an oppressive force chilling the air. Ye Hui swallowed nervously, seeking rescue by glancing at Leng Yunyang.

Normally, police raids came with early warnings, but this surprise operation left him out of options.

Captain Wen was widely known for his uncompromising and strict nature—a tough adversary.

Though Leng Yunyang kept a faint smile on his face, there wasn’t a trace of warmth in his eyes: "I’m sure Captain Wen will handle matters fairly."

Ye Hui turned pale—clearly, Young Master Leng wouldn’t be extending his help.

Wen Zhou issued a cold order: "Take them away."

Soon, Ye Hui and the two young men involved in wrongdoing were escorted away by the police.

Wen Zhou’s gaze landed on Shen You’an and Zhang Shasha: "You, and you—come with me."

Zhang Shasha had finally secured the chance to be close to Leng Yunyang and wasn’t about to give it up. She quickly protested, "Officer, Young Master Leng is my boyfriend. I’m voluntarily here with him—you can’t force me to leave if I don’t want to, or I’ll file a complaint against you."

Wen Zhou responded coldly, "Give me your parents’ contact information."

Zhang Shasha, eager to get rid of this bothersome officer, hurriedly provided her father’s phone number.

Wen Zhou called the number and informed the person on the other end that their daughter was at a nightclub.

The father immediately asked with whom.

Wen Zhou glanced at the young man: "Leng Yunyang."

"Ah, that’s wonderful; officer, please don’t interrupt them. Looks like Shasha wasn’t lying after all...."

Wen Zhou let out a cold laugh, hung up, and spared Zhang Shasha no further attention before leading Shen You’an away.

Leng Yunyang watched as Shen You’an followed Wen Zhou out of the nightclub, a meaningful smile lingering on his lips.

"Young Master Leng, my brother...." Zhang Shasha sauntered over coquettishly.

Leng Yunyang turned his gaze on her.

With just that indifferent look, Zhang Shasha froze, her scalp tingling, daring not to take even half a step closer.

Huang Xiao stepped away from a phone call and came over, speaking in a low voice: "Someone tipped off Wen Zhou, likely targeting Young Master Leng specifically."

"In all of Qingzhou, only one person could give orders to Wen Zhou . Heh, after pretending for so long, finally couldn’t keep it up anymore."

Leng Yunyang smirked, showing an attitude of enjoying the chaos.

Huang Xiao remained silent, inwardly speechless.

This one... truly seemed to thrive on disorder.

"Miss, where do you live? I can arrange for someone to escort you home."

Outside the nightclub, Wen Zhou stopped walking and turned to face the girl before him.

"Thank you, officer, but I can return home by myself."

Wen Zhou frowned slightly: "If you encounter such situations in the future, you must report them immediately."

He took out a notepad and pen from his pocket, wrote down a phone number, and tore off the paper to hand it to her.

"This is my number. If something happens, you can contact me."

Shen You’an took it with both hands and politely thanked him: "Thank you, officer."

At this moment, the policewoman beside him suddenly remarked, "I just remembered—you’re the girl who fainted during the exam this year, aren’t you? No wonder you looked familiar—your appearance has changed quite a lot."

The policewoman had been assigned to patrol near Shen You’an’s exam location that day, and after Shen You’an fainted, she helped send her to the ambulance. The scene of the girl muttering exam questions in her unconscious state had left a deep impression.

"Later, I heard you scored as the top student in Qingzhou City’s exams this year. Truly impressive," the policewoman said, clearly impressed.

Sitting exams while unwell and still achieving top marks—legendary.

Wen Zhou glanced at the calm and composed girl in front of him, somewhat surprised. From start to finish, her emotions had remained disturbingly steady, far too poised for someone her age.

With such emotional control and intelligence, it was clear she wasn’t average.

No wonder she’d caught the eye of that reckless playboy.

For the first time tonight, the girl smiled—a genuine smile, yet devoid of any girlish shyness expected of her age group.

Serene and unwavering, as though carved from stone.

It reminded him of someone.

"Sun Hui, you take her home."

His tone brooked no refusal.

Sun Hui—the female officer—promptly obeyed, and Shen You’an no longer insisted. She left with the officer.

Wen Zhou glanced back at the colorful lights of the nightclub before turning away to board a black SUV parked on the street, its rooftop police lights flashing intermittently in the night.

The vehicle merged into traffic behind several white Santana police cars.

Thinking for a moment, Wen Zhou dialed a number.

The instant the call connected, the recipient answered.

A calm yet slightly urgent voice came through: "How did it go?"

Wen Zhou’s lips curled into a smirk: "Xiao Xi, it’s rare to see you this anxious."

The phone fell silent.

"Alright, I won’t tease you. I got her out. She’s already being escorted home—you can relax."

After a pause, the voice grew somewhat hoarse: "I hope you can keep this matter confidential, especially regarding...."

"I understand. As someone who’s gone through adolescence myself, I get it. Don’t worry—this will stay with me."

"But let me remind you—Young Master Leng isn’t someone easily diverted. If he sets his sights on someone, he won’t give up lightly."

"I’ll look for ways to distract him further, but this is as far as I can help. Ultimately, the road ahead will be up to you."

As the call neared its end, Wen Zhou suddenly added, "That girl’s impressive—she suits you well. Don’t miss the chance."

He hung up before the other person could respond.

Sun Hui escorted Shen You’an to her neighborhood’s entrance and reminded her once again to report any incidents to the police.

Shen You’an nodded in agreement and watched the police car fade into the night before turning to step inside the neighborhood.

The elevator rose from the basement and opened, revealing two people inside.

More specifically, a mother and daughter pair.

Shen You’an’s detached gaze briefly swept over Lii Yinyin’s pale, haggard face. She stepped forward and entered.

Behind her came Lii Yinyin’s hoarse voice: "I’ve been expelled. Are you satisfied now?"

Shen You’an replied evenly, "There’s nothing to feel satisfied about, and nothing not to feel satisfied about."

Lii Yinyin gritted her teeth and seethed with resentful hatred, glaring at Shen You’an’s retreating figure.

"Shen You’an, I hate you."

Shen You’an’s lips curled faintly. "You know perfectly well why you were expelled. If blaming me makes you feel better, go ahead—I don’t care."

The elevator reached the twelfth floor, and Tao Mi pulled Lii Yinyin out.

Beyond the rapidly closing elevator doors, Lii Yinyin’s bloodshot, hate-filled eyes fixated unwaveringly.

Shen You’an lowered her gaze, expressionless.

Upon arriving home, Shen You’an removed her pink dress and casually tossed it in the trash can.

As though discarding something she utterly despised.