"Any new findings?" Xu Yingying asked.

"Yes, Xiaoyao has calmed down a bit. She said she didn’t see anyone beforehand, and there was no car nearby. That person suddenly rushed forward, hit the front right side of the car, and then bounced off to his death..." Xu Shanshan briefly explained the situation and added, "The police have already begun investigating surrounding surveillance and other evidence. Don’t worry, sister; I just checked the deceased. Her injuries weren’t mainly caused by Xiaoyao, because an impact wouldn’t result in such wounds."

"That’s good." Xu Yingying thought for a moment and said, "Then investigate the scene. Moreover, the Provincial Propaganda Department has been notified. Contact them later. Since Yifei wants to handle it this way, we should support him, but Xiaoyao should not be exposed."

"Alright, I understand!" Xu Shanshan nodded, hung up the phone, and informed Li Yifei. Li Yifei stayed in the car with Chu Xiaoyao, who was crying with red, swollen eyes. Li Yifei was comforting and treating her.

As for those who assaulted them, they had long been handcuffed. At first, the police didn’t know who Li Yifei was, but once they found out his identity, they dared not slack off. Li Yifei insisted on investigating the scene, so they followed his request.

The car had a dashcam, but due to the angle, it wasn’t very clear. It only showed the moment of the collision, proving that the elderly man ran toward the car. Xiaoyao was driving in the slow lane close to parked cars, allowing the old man to rush out suddenly.

"Mr. Li, we’ve reviewed the surrounding footage and discovered they live nearby in an old neighborhood. The deceased is named Shen Dabing, the middle-aged man is Shen Huoxing, and the young man is Shen Yong. They’re grandfather and grandsons. The two women are Shen Yong’s mother, Shen Huoxing’s wife, and Shen Dabing’s daughter, named Shen Li." A police officer approached Li Yifei, saying, "Initial investigations show this accident isn’t primarily... caused by this lady. This isn’t a pedestrian crossing. There’s a barrier in the middle. Additionally, witnesses saw them arguing, and the old man ran out..."

"You don’t need to report these things to me. Leaders from the Provincial Public Security Bureau will arrive soon. I have no other requests; they hit my wife, and I retaliated. As for whether it’s an accident or something else, you must investigate thoroughly. With so many people watching, the public is watching!" Li Yifei said. He had already made slight adjustments to Xiaoyao’s face. Outsiders would only see her vaguely. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Xu Shanshan stood outside the car, coldly watching the four people sitting in the sun. As for the man who spoke recklessly, he had lost five or six teeth. He didn’t even know who hit him and was too scared to stay there, running away with his mouth full of broken teeth, likely leaving him with lasting psychological shadows.

Xu Yingying and Su Lio also arrived but stayed dozens of meters away. Since Li Yifei had decided to handle things this way, they did not approach.

The crowd kept growing, and more police officers were stationed to cordon off the area. Li Yifei held Chu Xiaoyao in the car, gently patting her back. Xiaoyao was still sobbing softly. Li Yifei leaned in to whisper, "Your sister Yingying and Ali are here, outside. Do you want Shanshan to take you to them?"

Chu Xiaoyao sniffed and slowly shook her head, choking up as she said, "No, I’m too ugly now. I don’t want them to see me like this!"

"Ugly? No way, you’re beautiful in my eyes... Oh, your nose is running!" Li Yifei pulled out a tissue to gently wipe Chu Xiaoyao’s face. The attackers were so ruthless that Li Yifei couldn’t forgive them. In his lifetime, he’s killed many deemed to deserve it, or enemies. He rarely acted against civilians unless necessary, but seeing them beat Xiaoyao ignited a murderous intent within him.

Chu Xiaoyao pursed her lips, looking at the crowd outside with a hint of fear in her eyes. She said, "Husband, tell Sister Yingying to go back. There are too many people outside; it’s too dangerous!"

"You can tell her yourself," Li Yifei said, taking out his phone, but Xiaoyao shook her head, snuggling back into Li Yifei’s embrace and clinging to his waist tightly, rubbing her head against him repeatedly.

Outside, the investigation continued. Li Yifei’s anger hadn’t subsided, but his demeanor was more composed. The police on the case silently cursed inside. As the investigation proceeded, the case became clearer. Initially, it seemed like a typical blackmail incident, but the victim was hit and killed. If so, Xiaoyao’s liability was minor, though she still bore some responsibility. However, as the investigation unfolded, those who Li Yifei had taught a lesson to revealed another truth. This truth infuriated the leader from the Provincial Public Security Bureau, stomping his feet in rage at the blackmailers!

This leader had arrived only minutes earlier, exchanged a few words with Li Yifei, and immediately took charge. This wasn’t a major case, rather a minor incident. However, since it involved Li Yifei’s family—given his status as a tycoon—it became a significant matter.

After piecing together the case, Deputy Director Wang Qiang felt a headache coming on.

"You’re all... damn scum!" Wang Qiang pointed at the two men and two women with anger. Normally, his duty wouldn’t require such a show of emotion, but with the truth revealed, he felt an overwhelming urge to rush over and punch them himself.

It was indeed blackmail, but the scheme was led by Shen Huoxing and his cohort of four, forcing the elderly into participating. Shen Huoxing was unemployed; his wife didn’t work much either, and their son was lazy and idle, leaving the family without a steady income. Although the old man’s daughter was employed, she refused to financially support her father. The group consulted and decided to let the old man provoke collisions for compensation, rushing to surround victims and extorting money. They targeted nice cars, especially solo female drivers, as they were easier to intimidate.

That day, Shen Huoxing’s son saw Xiaoyao get into a luxury car. Realizing it was an excellent target, he immediately called his dad. The group then pretended to chase the elder, making him run ahead. As Xiaoyao’s car approached, the old man deliberately collided with it.

The old man was unwilling, but his children withheld food and healthcare, and enticing him with previous gains. In just a month, they were successful five times, swindling over ten thousand...

However, given Xiaoyao’s slow driving speed, such impacts shouldn’t have been fatal. Upon investigation, the real cause emerged... The old man despised these actions, finding them too shameful. Furthermore, he was physically battered from repeated collisions. During the forensic examination, the old man’s body showed multiple old injuries, including a broken rib that punctured his heart, causing internal bleeding and rapid death.

Importantly, this injury wasn’t from Xiaoyao’s car but inflicted by Shen Huoxing earlier that morning. He cruelly broke his father’s rib, denied him medical care, and forced him out to make money through blackmail...

My goodness, what vile behavior! Worse than beasts! Wang Qiang, after comprehending the incident’s background, wanted nothing more than to draw his pistol. The family, both the idle children and negligent father, all conspired to send an elder to blackmail others for survival...

After hearing Wang Qiang’s account, Li Yifei shook his head and said, "Please, Deputy Director Wang, explain to the public and ensure the media reports accurately. I waited here to get to the truth of the matter!"

Wang Qiang nodded repeatedly and assured, "Rest assured, Mr. Li, the situation is understood now. With so many witnesses here, rumors won’t start."

Li Yifei nodded. Was he truly worried about rumors? Given Xu Yingying’s and others’ prior reminders about his newfound Twitter presence, personal influence mattered. Mishandling the incident could lead to a significant drop in the Li family’s stocks.

However, those weren’t Li Yifei’s main concerns. If indeed Xiaoyao accidentally killed someone, Li Yifei would offer compensation and apologies. Yet, anyone daring to assault her wouldn’t be spared—those were separate issues. With the truth clarified, Xiaoyao wasn’t at fault, nor was she responsible for the death, leading to a different outcome.

At least concerning the media, Li Yifei needn’t intervene. As long as reporters write fairly, the narrative won’t skew. If any media chose to maliciously distort facts, Li Yifei was ready to battle them.

In reality, news was already spreading on Twitter. Once Li Yifei’s identity was noticed, people began covertly snapping photos. Unlike a decade ago, where camera phones were rare, now everyone had smartphones handy, eager to broadcast events online, seeking viral attention.

The instigator skewed the narrative for shock value, inciting many to share. However, Li Yifei’s fans largely disbelieved the allegations. After all, following his rise to fame, his commendable actions made such misconduct seem out of character.

Soon, people arrived on-site to report firsthand, negating Li Yifei’s need for clarification. Those at the scene broadcasted the unfolding investigation.

Li Yifei’s fans erupted. Given the case’s vile nature, they never believed he’d commit such bullying. Once the truth emerged, calls for severe punishment for the blackmailers ensued!