Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 38 - 037 Accept Legal Sanctions

Zhou Hong worked extremely efficiently, and by the afternoon, two special bodyguards had already reported to Cai Xiang’s hospital room.

Cai Xiang was very satisfied with the two bodyguards.

Their bulging muscles immediately revealed their status as trained professionals.

With stern faces, they exuded an aura of being untouchable.

Feeling reassured, Cai Xiang leisurely bit into an apple and hummed a tune in a good mood.

Over the years, how many people had tried suing him? Yet, he still lived a luxurious life.

No worries—he had powerful connections.

At that moment, his phone suddenly rang urgently. Glancing at the caller ID, Cai Xiang chuckled.

"Prosecutor Zhou...."

Whatever was said on the other end made Cai Xiang’s face instantly change.

"Are you messing with me? I pay you so much money every year, and this is how you handle things for me?"

"Did I ever fail to handle a matter for you before? But now, no amount of money will help. Out of consideration for past dealings, I’ll give you a heads-up: the prosecutors are already on their way to the hospital. You’re on your own now. Let me warn you—there is absolutely no connection between us anymore. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

With that, the call ended abruptly.

Cai Xiang stared blankly at the phone for a few seconds before suddenly reacting, jumping out of the hospital bed with newfound vigor, showing no signs of his earlier weakness.

"You two, come with me immediately!"

Not even bothering to put on pants, Cai Xiang threw on a jacket and rushed outside.

The two bodyguards exchanged a quick glance and immediately followed him.

Once in the car, Cai Xiang exhaled in relief—at least he hadn’t crossed paths with them yet.

His mind raced to formulate a plan. He couldn’t return home, nor could he go to his company. Better to hide somewhere for a few days, wait for the situation to cool down, and then leave the country.

Thankfully, he had been farsighted enough to invest in properties abroad well in advance.

He pried out his phone’s SIM card and threw it out the car window.

Then, he ordered the bodyguards to dispose of all electronic devices.

He arrived at an entertainment club owned by an old flame. The chaotic crowd made it the perfect hiding spot.

Cai Xiang instructed his old flame to bring out the gold bars he had stored there previously—twenty kilograms in total.

He laughed triumphantly.

"The clever rabbit always has three burrows. Just in case—I knew this day might come."

"Are you really leaving? I feel like things aren’t that serious," said the heavily made-up woman, looking at him with resentment.

Cai Xiang stroked her cheek. "Don’t worry, I’ll be back. I’m just stepping away for a bit."

"Fine, but the police are looking for you everywhere. How will you get past the heavy customs inspections?"

"You don’t need to worry about that."

The woman snorted, "I’m just concerned about you. Since you clearly don’t appreciate it, forget it."

He chuckled, "I naturally have my ways. Your only job is to take care of this place and wait for me to return. If the police come asking, just tell them the truth."

Just then, one of the bodyguards called out from the doorway, "Sir, we can leave now."

Cai Xiang planted a kiss on the woman’s cheek before leaving without a backward glance.

She sat on the sofa, her smile wiped clean in an instant. She took out a tissue and furiously wiped the spot where he had kissed her.

Her eyes fixed on the door, dark and brooding.

At the airport, Cai Xiang turned to the bodyguards and warned, "If anything happens to me, don’t expect to see a single cent of your commission."

The two pressed their lips together slightly and responded coldly, "Understood, sir."

Only then did Cai Xiang feel reassured. Pulling his hat low over his face, he headed to a special airport corridor where a man in a staff uniform was waiting.

"Mr. Cai?"

"Yes, that’s me."

The staff member quickly scanned the surroundings, lowered his voice, and said, "Follow me."

Cai Xiang was led into a warehouse-like room, where the staff handed him a uniform and instructed him to change and wait there. Only when the cargo flight had completed its handover would he be able to leave.

After changing into the uniform, Cai Xiang began waiting, but no one showed up, and impatience grew within him.

"You, go check what’s happening," he ordered one of the bodyguards.

The man seemed unresponsive, standing motionless.

"Are you deaf?" Cai Xiang barked, frowning.

The bodyguard suddenly turned toward the door, his typically icy expression showing surprising deference.

A sense of foreboding filled Cai Xiang, and he reflexively turned around—only to see a tall, young man in black slowly walk in.

Cai Xiang flinched, his voice cracking from fear. "What are you doing here?"

Even more terrifying was the sight of the bodyguards he had paid handsomely now treating the young man with such respect.

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The youth clicked his tongue. "Three burrows for survival—you’ve really outdone yourself."

Quick-thinking, Cai Xiang set down the bag of gold bars and dropped to his knees with a thud.

"I was blind; I’ve offended you. These gold bars are all yours. I also have a safe deposit box at Tianlu Bank with gold bars, jewelry, and art worth ten million inside. It’s all yours if you spare me."

The youth raised his eyebrows. "You think your wealth is still available to you?"

Cai Xiang froze—what did that mean?

Tianlu Bank was among the world’s safest financial institutions, able to withstand market crashes. Even if frozen, its system made third-party confiscation incredibly difficult. That was precisely why Cai Xiang felt secure transferring his assets there.

Before he could contemplate further, the youth’s chilling voice pierced his ears.

"Cai Xiang, there’s no escape. You’ve committed countless atrocities, and it’s time you faced justice."

"No... Who... who are you really?"

The youth spared him no further glance, waving his hand dismissively. "Hand him over to the police."

The two bodyguards promptly stepped forward, lifted the limp Cai Xiang, and dragged him away despite his desperate struggles and curses.

Police had already been alerted and arrived at the airport swiftly, successfully apprehending Cai Xiang during his failed escape attempt. Coincidentally, paparazzi waiting to spot celebrities stumbled upon a news storyline far bigger than they could have imagined.

Within an hour, Cai Xiang, the major shareholder of Star Entertainment—who had launched countless stars to fame—was arrested, sparking days of intense media coverage.

Star Entertainment’s stock plummeted, its artists declined all media interviews, and rumors ran rampant in the industry that Cai Xiang had angered someone powerful, leading to his downfall.

The public, on the other hand, reveled in the drama.

Fans of artists wronged by Star Entertainment rallied behind the online backlash, thrashing Cai Xiang and the company as if roasting a lamb on an open flame, each eager to have a piece.

Meanwhile, the plaintiff, Qi Baotan—a fragile and seemingly unassuming young girl—was thrown into the limelight.

Spring River Law Firm gained nationwide fame thanks to this high-profile case.

Soon thereafter, Spring River Law Firm released the exploitative terms of Star Entertainment’s contract with Qi Baotan—ten years long, with a 5% profit share for the first five years and 10% afterward—leaving people in shock at its predatory nature.

Recordings surfaced of Cai Xiang coercing Qi Baotan into signing the contract, as well as documented instances of failed attempts to harm her.

The public sentiment was overwhelmingly negative, and both Cai Xiang’s and Star Entertainment’s reputations were beyond repair.

Ultimately, Qi Baotan entrusted Spring River Law Firm’s lawyer, Helian Yi, to file charges against Cai Xiang, listing multiple crimes. What awaited him was the judgment of the law.

When Xie Shiyao heard about Cai Xiang’s downfall, she was busy trying to secure bail for Xu Lang and Xie Beichun.

But alas, this case was viewed as exceptionally grave, involving a severe murder charge. Despite her relentless efforts, the attempt ultimately failed.

At such a pivotal moment, no seasoned professionals were willing to take risks.

"Who exactly did Cai Xiang cross?" For reasons beyond understanding, Xie Shiyao shivered.

She suddenly felt the presence of an invisible hand orchestrating everything behind the scenes.

At first glance, the cases involving Star Entertainment and Xu Lang/Xie Beichun seemed entirely unrelated. But upon deeper reflection, the connection seemed to hinge on Helian Yi.

Qi Baotan was merely a pitiful girl, powerless and lacking influence—why would Helian Yi go out of his way to assist her?

Those sharp lawyers were never driven by altruism. If there was no benefit, they wouldn’t act.

Helian Yi had refused to represent Xie Beichun, but Xie Shiyao couldn’t yet admit the Xie family’s empire was collapsing—even if their reputation was driving away lawyers.

Someone was clearly manipulating everything in the shadows, aiming to bring the Xie family to its knees.

Helian Yi and Qi Baotan had to have been instructed by this hidden figure.

After pondering deeply, Xie Shiyao concluded that this shadowy figure could only be Amos.

This mysterious youth had suddenly entered the picture, supporting her uncle’s rival Zhao Haotian in becoming the new chairman of Xie Group—it was a calculated plan all along.

Did her uncle realize that while he meticulously schemed to acquire Feng Group, he had already become prey in someone else’s trap?

The saying "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the lurking sparrow" came to mind.

Xie Shiyao clenched her teeth in hatred. But regardless of her indignation, at present, her only hope seemed to rest on Yan Xue.

Finally tracking down Yan Xue’s whereabouts, Xie Shiyao rushed over.

The Yan family’s butler mentioned that Yan Xue was hosting a foreign friend at the venue today.

Despite Xu Lang’s circumstances, Yan Xue still had the nerve to meet with another man.

Fuming, Xie Shiyao barged into the private room, seething with rage.

"How dare you? Xu Lang is in trouble, and here you are flirting with this pretty boy...!"

But when Xie Shiyao saw the youth’s golden hair gleaming brightly, she froze mid-sentence.

"Amos? What are you doing here?"

The young man raised an eyebrow, his deep, mesmerizing blue eyes gazing at her as if in tender affection.

For a split second, Xie Shiyao felt dazed and entranced.

Yan Xue’s expression darkened. "Mr. Amos is my honored guest. You barged in here and disrupted my guest’s comfort. If you cannot provide Amos with a satisfactory explanation, Xie Shiyao, I will not let you off lightly."