"Miss Liu, I beg you to help Lan Die. I know you have immense influence. Although Lan Die was involved in those illegal businesses, she was truly a victim!"
"Could you please ask someone to put in a good word? Considering Lan Die can atone for her crimes by helping the authorities, could you give her a chance? Don't let her go to prison; she has suffered so much these years!"
"If nothing else works, let me take the blame instead. Lan Die's situation today is my fault!"
"Miss Liu, please!"
The voice on the phone, Hua Muying's, was exceptionally humble. This was only the second time Liu Yutong had known him to be so subservient.
The first time was because of Xiao Hu and the others.
Hua Muying knew very well that Liu Yutong had the ability to help Lan Die escape punishment, because he knew Li Xiaohui's identity, and he also knew about Liu Yutong's connections with Gao Min and Qi Wei.
Any one of these people, except perhaps Gao Min, had the power to get Lan Die out of this mess.
But Liu Yutong would never do such a thing.
"Hua Muying, I am fully aware of Lan Die's contributions and her hardships."
"I will not directly ask someone to get her out. However, as long as she fully cooperates with the police's subsequent investigation and testimonies, I will do my best to secure every possible legal leniency for her."
"For instance, having Zhao Tianyi personally act as her defense lawyer, striving to minimize her sentence and reduce her time behind bars."
Hua Muying on the other end wasn't entirely satisfied. What he truly hoped for was for Lan Die to avoid prison altogether, so he tried to plead further.
"But, Miss Liu..."
Liu Yutong cut him off: "Hua Muying, this matter ends here!"
The line immediately fell silent!
"I... understand, Miss Liu." Hua Muying's voice carried a sense of helplessness and a faint disappointment.
"I... I'll make sure she cooperates fully. Please trouble yourself to inform Lawyer Zhao then."
Liu Yutong gave a quiet 'Mm': "I will."
With that, she hung up.
She pondered for a moment, then called Zhao Tianyi, who was in a car behind hers, explained Lan Die's situation, and asked him to try his best to secure a suspended sentence for her.
As long as they could get a suspended sentence, she wouldn't have to go to prison. Apart from needing to report regularly, her life would be almost like a normal person's.
After these two calls,
Liu Yutong's motorcade arrived at the entrance of the Lijin District Police Station.
Just as she was about to get out, she saw a black official car driving into the station from outside. The driver was a man who looked somewhat familiar to her.
The man also noticed Liu Yutong's conspicuously luxurious motorcade, clearly pausing for a moment and turning his head to give them a few extra glances.
After all, such an eye-catching convoy was very rare in Bright Pearl City, even exceedingly rare in the provincial capital.
The man seemed to have urgent business. Although curious about the owner of the convoy, he didn't dwell on it. After parking, he quickly walked into the police station building.
Liu Yutong rolled down the window, watching the man disappear through the doors, lost in thought.
"Miss, shall we go in now?" Yun Cheng had already seen several very familiar-looking police officers walking towards them.
Clearly, they recognized this as the Wanlong Association's motorcade, knowing that some more 'credit' might be delivered to their doorstep, so they were all very enthusiastic.
Liu Yutong shook her head: "Not for now. Let's go to the hospital to see Zhang Tao and the others. Have Ma Da and Zhao Tianyi stay, take those guys in to give their statements."
She had suddenly changed her plans.
Yun Cheng didn't ask further, nodded, first got out and went to the back seat of a Mercedes behind them to brief Ma Da and Zhao Tianyi, then returned to the driver's seat of the Maybach and drove away.
Several other cars followed as escorts, primarily to ensure the young lady's safety.
At the hospital,
Liu Yutong inquired with the doctor. Learning that except for one worker still unconscious in the ICU, everyone else was out of life-threatening danger, and Zhang Tao's arm could be saved, she felt somewhat relieved.
In the hospital room, she saw Zhang Tao after his surgery. Seeing he was in good spirits, she was completely put at ease.
After chatting briefly for over ten minutes, just as Liu Yutong was preparing to leave with Yun Cheng, a crisp, bird-like voice came from outside the door.
"Brother Tao, I found a place that makes super delicious pork liver and greens congee! I heard it's the best for replenishing blood!"
Immediately after, a petite girl carrying a thermal lunchbox walked in. Her cheeks were rosy, like ripe apples, and she looked utterly adorable.
"Your arm is injured, it's not convenient. Let me feed you..."
Before the girl could finish her second sentence, the next moment, she saw the exceptionally poised Liu Yutong standing by the bed, and her eyes instantly went wide.
It... it's the big boss!
The girl immediately became extremely nervous, flustered as she greeted: "B... Boss, hello!"
By now, almost everyone in the company knew that this young big boss was actually the daughter of a mafia boss.
Liu Yutong's gaze swept over the thermal lunchbox in Zhou Juan'er's hands, then shifted to Zhang Tao, who was clearly avoiding eye contact and looked somewhat embarrassed. She immediately understood.
There's something going on between these two.
Liu Yutong first responded to the girl with a faint acknowledgment, then said to Zhang Tao: "With someone looking after you, it seems we don't need to worry."
Zhang Tao's face instantly flushed red. He coughed awkwardly: "Miss, this is Zhou Juan'er from the logistics department of our Wanlong Supermarket. She... she's just being kind, came to check on me..."
Liu Yutong immediately put on an expression that said 'I understand perfectly'.
Zhou Juan'er kept her head down, wishing she could bury her face in the lunchbox, not daring to say a word.
She had liked Zhang Tao for a long time, and quite a few people at the supermarket could tell.
Zhang Tao also had feelings for her, but with his father seriously ill at home and the heavy burden he carried, he never dared to take that step, afraid of dragging down this lovely girl.
However, the moment Zhou Juan'er heard about Zhang Tao's accident, she didn't think twice. She rushed to the hospital immediately, staying by his side without leaving, and had just gone to buy congee from the most highly-recommended porridge place near the hospital.
Liu Yutong nodded, then instructed Zhang Tao: "Eat well, rest well. I've hired professional caregivers and a cook for your family, so don't worry."
"Thank you, Miss!" Zhang Tao said gratefully.
Liu Yutong looked over the flustered Zhou Juan'er once more: "Zhou Juan'er, right? Thank you for your trouble. You are allowed paid leave for this period, just focus on taking good care of Zhang Tao. If the two of you can make it work in the future, I'll gift you a wedding apartment and a car."
"Thank you, boss... It's no trouble, I... I'll take good care of Brother Tao..."
Zhou Juan'er stammered halfway through before suddenly processing the meaning of Liu Yutong's last sentence. Her mind buzzed and short-circuited completely.
"Huh?!"
Zhang Tao's face turned even redder, overwhelmed, not knowing what to say.
A slight smile tugged at the corner of Liu Yutong's mouth. She left with the words: "Focus on recovering." and turned to leave the room.
Before leaving, Yun Cheng also playfully punched Zhang Tao's chest (the uninjured side), making him grimace, and said with a laugh: "You sly dog, keeping secrets, huh!"
With that, he also quickened his pace to follow Liu Yutong and left.
Only the two flustered and bewildered young people remained.
After leaving the hospital, Liu Yutong, Yun Cheng, and the others headed directly towards the company.
On the way, she finally received the phone call she had been waiting for most eagerly.
After hanging up,
her eyes turned cold once more as she issued a command.
"Assemble all members of the Ten Thousand Dragons Society!"
"This time, we will wipe out all enemies standing in our way in one fell swoop!"
Yun Cheng, usually cold, steady, and rarely showing emotion, now had a fighting spirit ignited in his eyes, becoming excited.
"Yes, Miss!"
