Chapter 533 Chase
Chapter 533 Chase
Inside the villa, Yan Zuozuo received a call from Song Yutong, who said that Tong Shili had resigned and left.
She lowered her eyes and said, "I understand." After hanging up, she looked at Chi Moqing and heard him say, "Now Yi Fanxi can breathe a sigh of relief."
Just as Yan Zuozuo was about to speak, she heard a news report on TV: "Regarding the recent online circulation of what appears to be indecent photos of Ms. Yu Fangfei from her early years, an investigation has confirmed that this is false information. Please see the detailed report below."
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback and looked at the TV with curiosity.
Fake news?
Immediately afterwards, a woman who looked remarkably like Yu Fangfei appeared on television. "I was a huge fan of Ms. Yu in my younger days. Because I liked her so much, I had plastic surgery to look like her. The person in the photo is me. I am very sorry that Ms. Yu was hurt by this."
Yan Zuozuo stared dumbfounded at the face on TV that looked almost exactly like Yu Fangfei's. Good heavens, there really are such crazy fans who would get plastic surgery to look like their idol? It's unbelievable!
Wait, is the content in that photo real or fake?
According to Ms. Yu Fangfei's lawyer, they will reserve the right to prosecute those who deliberately spread rumors in this incident, or consider taking further legal action...
It seems this matter is not over yet, and a lawsuit seems inevitable.
Yan Zuozuo frowned and turned to look at Chi Moqing, "Honey, is the woman in those photos really not Ms. Yu?"
"Hmm, didn't they clarify it on TV?" Chi Moqing put a piece of fruit in Yan Zuozuo's mouth.
Yan Zuo was eating and thinking at the same time. It has only been a day since the incident, and someone has come out to clarify it. Moreover, they are willing to ruin their own reputation to protect Yu Fangfei. Is it really true that no one intervened in this?
"Honey, did that fan come out voluntarily?"
Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow: "Fans always have a genuine love for their idols."
Yan Zuozuo looked at him suspiciously, but seeing her husband's teasing expression, she roughly understood what was going on. However, that fan was too crazy; she actually got plastic surgery to look like her idol?
Seeing his wife deep in thought with a furrowed brow, Chi Moqing reached out and affectionately pinched her nose. "Silly girl, there's a skill in this world called makeup."
However, the actor's makeup skills are quite advanced, employing high technology, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and fake.
Yan Zuozuo suddenly realized that her husband had indeed arranged all of this. But it was alright, the matter was finally resolved.
She sighed and said, "It's truly an undeserved disaster that has implicated Ms. Yu. I'll visit her in person to apologize in a few days."
"No need, Ms. Yu can understand. This was not your fault in the first place."
Yan Zuozuo thought for a moment and said, "Honey, do you really think Ms. Yu won't blame me for Chu Xinyuan's matter and this accident?"
Chi Moqing shook his head, looking at his wife's worried expression, and said with a smile, "Everything has a cause and effect, why should I blame you?"
"But……"
"Wife, don't you trust your husband? Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you."
Yan Zuozuo felt infinitely grateful, but her husband did not deny that Yu Fangfei was angry with her. Could it be that Yu Fangfei was still blaming her?
Biting her lip, she said, "Honey, should we still publish our previous interview with Ms. Yu?"
"Of course it should be released, but we should pay a little attention to the content. I'm sure my wife can handle it."
Yan Zuozuo smiled, realizing that only her husband knew how to make her happy.
Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Cai Keren calling. "Director, have you been checking Weibo? Deputy Director Tong is in trouble."
Yan Zuozuo froze: "What?"
"You'd better take a look, things have gotten really bad."
After hanging up the phone, Yan Zuozuo quickly opened Weibo and saw a flood of news reports, all about Tong Shili's assault incident. Video evidence showed the bar in ruins, with the victims covered in blood.
Yan Zuozuo stared in disbelief. Good heavens, if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed that Tong Shili had done this. How angry could she be to do something like this?
She turned her head and stared blankly at Chi Moqing.
Chi Moqing frowned: "I'll call Yi Fanxi."
Yan Zuozuo nodded. The person had been beaten up like this; it was time for Yi Fanxi to step in.
Chi Moqing returned to his study. He knew very well that smashing the shop and assaulting people were minor matters; the real issue was Tong Shili's background. Her actions had undoubtedly exposed her identity. Once this matter reached J-Master's ears, and he learned that Tong Shili was out of control, J-Master, given his consistent style, would definitely eliminate her completely.
"Tong Shili is in trouble." Chi Moqing said immediately after making the call, only to be met with silence on the other end. After a pause, Yi Fanxi spoke, "I know."
Tong Shili quickly packed her bags and tried to leave under the cover of night. She had been directly persuaded to quit by Chi Moqing, which meant the mission had failed, and she believed J-Master would soon find out. She had to leave before he tried to kill her. It wasn't because she was afraid of death, but because she wanted to see that person one last time and ask her why she had abandoned her back then.
Suddenly, a strange noise came from outside the door. She froze. Years of training had made her far more alert than the average person. Similarly, her life was far more exhausting than most. From a young age, she had to fight tooth and nail just to survive. Sometimes, even she herself thought about simply ending it all.
She used to be sustained by the hope of hearing from her parents, but now that she knows she's been abandoned, she should give up. Yet, she's unwilling to accept it; she wants to know if her mother truly hated her so much that she handed her over to a devil.
She took a deep breath, calming her chaotic thoughts. She was about to leave with her things when suddenly, a red flash streaked across the sky. Her cold eyes narrowed: They really came!
In the blink of an eye, something almost invisible was shot at her. She quickly dodged, heard a tiny thud, and soon a barely noticeable hole appeared in the wall to her side. If the bullet had pierced her body, she would likely be dead by now.
Tong Shili continued walking outside without making a sound, bullets whizzing past her from time to time, leaving more small holes in the wall. It wasn't that the snipers were incompetent, but Tong Shili had also undergone rigorous training; compared to these people, she understood their shooting patterns far better. In short, she was the elite of the elite, J-Master's top assassin.
Standing at the doorway, even before opening it, she knew that the crowd outside wasn't just snipers, but also many assassins. The only way to escape was to fight for her life.
She carried several small but practical weapons. Although she had been playing the role of a proper white-collar worker for the past few years, she always remembered her identity and could not relax for a moment. These weapons were her life-saving tools, and their lethality was extremely high.
She had already estimated that there were at least three snipers and more than twenty assassins outside. J really thought highly of her, sending so many people at once.
Even with death looming, Tong Shili was not afraid at all. She had always been an elite among elites, and dealing with these people would not result in a terrible death.
Equipped with all her weapons, she took a deep breath and nimbly charged out.
Following Chi Moqing's instructions, Fox quietly surveyed the scene where Tong Shili had acted and then rushed home. He knew Ding Le had been distant from him lately, and if it weren't for the superior's instructions, she would have moved out of that apartment long ago.
Although he also hated his current situation, he had no choice but to do this, and he couldn't be too nice to her, otherwise, it would only put Ding Le in greater danger.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Fantasy is always blissful, but reality is too cruel; his years in the military had long since taught him the helplessness involved.
Just as he was about to go home, a familiar figure suddenly caught his eye. Why was she here at this hour? Could it be related to Tong Shili's matter…?
Narrowed his eyes and walked towards her. "This bar is closed."
Lucy turned around and met the fox's slightly disappointed expression. She smiled and said, "What a coincidence. Looks like you didn't get any wine either." Lucy seemed to have drunk too much; her beautiful face was flushed, and her eyes were glazed.
"How about we go somewhere else? It's on me."
"Change the location? Sure, I don't want to be alone with you anyway." Lucy smiled slightly, her smile exuding charm.
Ten minutes later, they were sitting in another bar. After what seemed like a few drinks, the fox smiled and said, "Have you had enough? Want to try something different?"
Lucy said forlornly, "Fox, are we friends?"
"Yes."
"If you consider me a friend, then don't stop me from drinking tonight."
"Anything on your mind?"
Lucy pouted, looking aggrieved. "I'm in a bad mood, I just want to get drunk and die." She turned to look at him again. "Since we're friends, Fox, can you grant me one more request?"
"You said."
"If I get drunk, remember to take me home."
The fox's unfathomable eyes flickered, a smile playing on his lips, and his words became increasingly suggestive, "Don't worry, I'd be happy to be your protector."
Lucy chuckled: "Let me tell you, if it were anyone else today, I would have told him to get lost. But it's you, so I'm at ease. I know Mr. Fox is a gentleman and wouldn't take advantage of someone in distress."
"Does Jian Ning know that you're doing this?"
Upon hearing Jian Ning's name, Lucy's face darkened. "Can we please not mention him!"
"in argument?"
Lucy didn't say anything, but turned to the bartender and yelled, "Give me a dozen of the same thing!"
Let alone a dozen, even three cups of this kind of liquor would be enough to knock out a bull. It seems Lucy is really planning to get herself completely drunk tonight.
The bartender quickly placed a dozen prepared drinks in front of Lucy. The fox picked up a glass, took a small sip, and said, "Since we're friends, I have a request too."
"what?"
Tong Shili knew that J would definitely not show her any mercy this time, but she didn't expect him to be so ruthless. She thought that if she escaped to the streets, these people would at least restrain themselves, but she didn't expect that there were even more assassins hiding in the streets, approaching her in an almost encircling manner, step by step.
A chill ran through her. J was determined to kill her, even at the cost of sacrificing more assassins. But she was never one to give up easily. The more dire the situation, the more easily her potential was unleashed—a mindset a top assassin should possess.
Just then, a person suddenly darted out from the crowd and charged straight at her...
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