120 A Sudden Downturn (Second Update)

It was a credit card transaction record linked directly to the bank system.

It was retrieved straight from the system, which everyone knew was impossible to forge.

And on the account holder’s name in that record, three clear characters were written:

Ran Siya!

...

“Damn bastard!”

Amidst the eerie silence, the first to react was Elder Mu.

But the moment he shouted, the scene erupted like a boiling pot.

Reporters swarmed forward impatiently.

Their noisy clamoring, hoarse shouting, buzzing like disturbed bees, collided chaotically in every direction.

At the same time, the four Mu brothers sprang into action.

Mu Zongxing, Mu Jingchi, and Mu Yao called in all the staff waiting outside.

Chu Bai was pulled back behind a few of her older brothers by Mu Qingcheng.

Ran Siya was grabbed roughly by Mu Jingchi and thrown onto a sofa inside.

Even then, she showed no reaction.

Only her wide eyes filled with tears in disbelief.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, as if losing her mind.

...

Soon, all the reporters and those few online users were ushered outside the hotel.

They refused to leave quietly, shouting accusations that the hotel was covering up for a criminal, attracting a growing crowd of onlookers.

Outside the hotel, the small fountain area had become densely packed with passersby, netizens, and reporters.

Because of today’s events, Chu Bai had deliberately shut down the entire building, including the shopping center.

Such a popular place suddenly closing drew immense attention.

Online discussions were rampant and lively.

When Chu Bai stepped out, reporters instantly surged forward.

Flashing cameras flickered incessantly, like high beams piercing the night.

Chu Bai still smiled freely and gracefully, her slender waist hinted at beneath her draped shawl.

Her beauty was captivating, bewitching all who looked.

But just as she was about to step forward, an invisible pressure suddenly fell upon her side.

Following it, a dense shadow cast itself over her, covering even her delicate reflection on the ground as if to prevent prying eyes.

“You... have come.”

“Are you... okay?”

“I’m fine.”

“Mm.”

Chu Bai’s long, delicate eyes trembled briefly, tears sparkling faintly within seconds.

The man beside her remained motionless, shielding her behind him, and addressed the now noticeably quieter reporters.

“Everyone, please this way. We will answer all your questions one by one.”

With that, he turned abruptly, grabbed Chu Bai’s wrist, and led her toward a side door.

...

Inside the lobby, due to the distance, Mu Qingcheng could only faintly see an unusually tall figure suddenly stepping in front of Chu Bai.

He couldn’t hear what was said but saw Chu Bai stiffen instantly.

Then she was pulled along hurriedly, her steps faltering and nearly stumbling several times.

In the end, the man half-carried her into a side parlor.

“That person... looks somewhat familiar.”

But just as Mu Qingcheng was still puzzling over the figure outside the door, a sharp sound suddenly came from behind—

*Slap!*