Watching Yang Huaijun return to his usual calm and composed self, Song Lingshan blinked strangely and finally couldn't help but ask, "Captain Yang, do you know Lin Yi?"
"He looks a lot like an old friend of mine. I got a bit emotional and made a mistake," Yang Huaijun smiled. "I didn't scare you, did I?"
Since Lin Yi had asked him not to reveal his true identity, Yang Huaijun couldn't say too much.
"No..."
Song Lingshan shook her head. Although she was surprised in her heart—wondering what kind of friend could make Captain Yang lose his composure like that—she didn't ask further.
As Lin Yi stepped out of the police station, he was about to hail a taxi when he saw Uncle Fu's Bentley slowly pull up beside him. Uncle Fu poked his head out from inside. "Mr. Lin, please, get in!"
Lin Yi nodded and, without being polite, walked over, opened the passenger door, and sat down.
To his surprise, he discovered a man sitting in the back seat—it was Chu Pengzhan!
"Hello, Uncle Chu."
Lin Yi greeted him politely.
"Xiao Yi, are you alright?"
Seeing Lin Yi, a kind smile appeared on Chu Pengzhan's face.
Lin Yi had always felt that Chu Pengzhan was perhaps a bit too good to him.
Was there some hidden reason, or...? However, since Chu Pengzhan wouldn't say, it wasn't easy for Lin Yi to ask: "I'm fine. A few gang members were causing trouble at the school, so I taught them a lesson. Once the police understood the situation, they let me go."
"It's good that you're fine."
Chu Pengzhan nodded. "Regarding Yao Yao's matter, I owe you a lot this time! I just heard about yesterday's events from Li Fu. You did very well!"
"It's what I should have done."
Lin Yi didn't think much of it. He took people's money to avert their disasters; since he had taken Chu Pengzhan's money, he wasn't taking it for nothing.
"By the way, how are you and Yao Yao getting along? She hasn't kicked you out again, has she?"
Thinking of his daughter gave Chu Pengzhan a bit of a headache.
"No, Yao Yao is quite easy to get along with."
Lin Yi smiled. He naturally wouldn't complain about Chu Mengyao to Chu Pengzhan, as that would be pure stupidity.
No matter how unruly Chu Mengyao was, Chu Pengzhan only felt affection for her. If Lin Yi spoke ill of her and ended up being dismissed, that would be a disaster, so Lin Yi took the opportunity to praise her.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, Uncle Fu opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent...
"Haha, you're getting along well?"
Hearing Lin Yi say this, Chu Pengzhan seemed very pleased, a relieved smile appearing on his face. "Yao Yao is actually a good child, just a bit willful. You just need to be a bit more patient with her."
"Don't worry, Uncle Chu, I will."
Lin Yi agreed readily. However, thinking about what the bald man had said in the robber's car yesterday, Lin Yi hesitated before deciding to speak up: "Uncle Chu, there is something I think I should tell you."
"Oh?"
Chu Pengzhan was taken aback, then smiled slightly. "Whatever it is, feel free to say it!"
"It's about yesterday... regarding the bank robbery..." Lin Yi said.
"In that case, let's find a place to talk in detail. Although Uncle Fu is not an outsider, he is driving, and I'm afraid he might get distracted!" Chu Pengzhan said with a nod.
"Alright!"
It seemed Lin Yi wouldn't be making it to school today anyway, so he decided not to go.
"Mr. Chu, are we going home?" Uncle Fu asked.
"Yes, home. Back to Bay Villa," Chu Pengzhan instructed.
Bay Villa was Chu Pengzhan's private villa, but because he was usually busy with business and rarely came home, the villa was empty most of the time.
To make school more convenient, Chu Mengyao lived in the Pengzhan Villa Complex in the city.
This complex was also developed and built by Chu Pengzhan's Pengzhan Group.
Of course, the main reason Chu Mengyao lived there was because Chen Yushu also lived there; the two had been best friends since elementary school and were as close as sisters could be.
The villa where Chu Pengzhan lived was built entirely in the suburbs, occupying a large area of land. It was surrounded by lush green lawns and flowers, with a path leading to the main building.
Naturally, this was private property and outsiders were not allowed to enter at will. At the entrance, Uncle Fu scanned a Bluetooth key card, and the gate slowly opened.
Lin Yi glanced at the brand of the gate opener; it appeared to be an internationally advanced entry-exit system. Even if the key card were lent to someone else, it could not be duplicated.
At least, the Bluetooth card duplication devices available on the market could not copy it.
However, it wasn't impossible to crack. Of course, Lin Yi didn't say anything, as this was considered extremely secure for the civilian sector.
But if yesterday's incident wasn't fully investigated, Lin Yi intended to upgrade the security of the villa where Chu Mengyao lived. He couldn't guarantee he would be by her side twenty-four hours a day.
The car stopped in front of the villa. Uncle Fu got out and opened the doors for both Chu Pengzhan and Lin Yi. After they stepped out, he returned to the car.
"Isn't Uncle Fu coming in with us?"
Lin Yi had asked because he had heard Chu Pengzhan mention that Uncle Fu was not an outsider.
"He's going to park the car in the garage and will be back shortly."
Chu Pengzhan also noticed Lin Yi's thought and smiled, patting him on the shoulder. "Li Fu has been with me for over ten years. In the future, if I'm not around and there's an emergency, you can speak to Uncle Fu directly!"
Lin Yi nodded. Since Chu Pengzhan said so, Uncle Fu must be a very trustworthy person.
The interior decoration of the villa couldn't be called extravagant—at least not the gaudy, gold-plated kind—but rather leaned towards elegance and classicism.
It was clear that Chu Pengzhan was a man of taste, unlike the typical nouveau riche.
"Sit anywhere, don't be formal. Make yourself at home."
Chu Pengzhan personally found a pair of slippers for Lin Yi and placed them in front of him.
This gesture actually left Lin Yi feeling a bit overwhelmed by the favor!
However, he increasingly wondered if Chu Pengzhan was being too close to him.
This didn't seem like how one treats a subordinate; it was more like the intimacy one shows to family.
"Thank you, Uncle Chu."
Lin Yi didn't act overly dramatic. After thanking him, he put on the slippers.
Lin Yi's composure and the lack of any awkward expression on his face earned him silent praise from Chu Pengzhan.
Although he didn't know about Lin Yi's past, he appeared to be someone who had seen much of the world.
"Alright, let's talk in the study." Chu Pengzhan made a gesture and led Lin Yi toward the second floor.
The study was located at the end of the second floor. Perhaps to avoid being disturbed, but in this massive villa, there wasn't even a butler; it wouldn't have made much difference in any other room.
(End of Chapter)