Hey! The Criminal Assistance System Can Even Be Used Like This? 73

Everyone finished recording their statements and sat for a while, pondering how to return. Knowing that there were always people blocking the entrance of the Public Security Bureau, Qin Su went out to find a car, while Xu Zhizhi allowed the driver to drive out by himself.

Those outside could guess that this was Yun Jiu Entertainment’s chauffeur vehicle, so they would quickly follow it as if a cat had spotted a mouse. By the time they realized something was wrong and returned, they had already left.

After the driver had gone for a while, everyone put on masks and walked to the back to avoid being photographed. Feng Yunxin couldn’t leave; even though she was coerced, she had to wait until the investigation was complete before she could go. Although the chances were high that she wouldn’t encounter any issues, paying a sum of compensation was certainly unavoidable.

She still wanted to approach Jiang Yuchuan to bring up what he had previously mentioned about compensating her for brand losses. But as soon as Jiang Yuchuan saw her, he stepped back considerably, fearing a recurrence of previous events. As for compensation, before anything had happened, he would surely assist in paying, but now he could only think that the other side was overreacting.

Jiang Yuchuan was not someone to be easily manipulated. After nearly being harmed, how could he possibly help her with compensation? If it hadn’t been for Xu Zhizhi insisting on being out there to help him seek justice, he would have been forever condemned, leaving his parents heartbroken.

With everything settling down, Jiang Yuchuan added a few people on V-Chat, and if the opportunity arose, he would help a couple of sisters come forward. Regardless of anything else, this was Jiang Yuchuan’s redemption, a way to atone for not being able to save his sister.

As for the police, they would initiate a public prosecution; all the girls needed to do was testify when required. Previously, this matter had been extremely difficult for them, but now a sense of relief washed over their faces.

Before making this decision, everyone felt immense difficulty and pain, their hearts in turmoil, as if the sky was about to collapse. They had repeatedly asked themselves along the way: Were they really not going back? Were they truly ready for this?

They could just shrink back like other girls, waiting in their little worlds for everything to conclude. No need to expose themselves, no need for anyone to point fingers. With such a simple mindset, they could easily ride out this overwhelming disaster.

However, as soon as they saw the determination in Xu Zhizhi’s eyes, they instantly calmed down. If Xu Zhizhi was willing to risk being slandered, what reason did they have to back down? If they didn’t fight for their own rights, were they going to let others stand up for them?

Holding onto this thought, the girls gradually cemented their beliefs. They entered the Public Security Bureau, presenting all the evidence they had managed to gather and revealing the contents that had kept them sleepless, depressed, and anxious.

Once they finished recording their statements, a female officer gently comforted them, saying they were brave enough. She recounted how other girls had experienced similar events and had taken the same actions as they did.

She said that fear only emboldens scum; Gu Lie was just an ordinary person, and the favor people held for him merely added a sheen to him. He would also be arrested, sentenced, and possibly faced more severe penalties due to the negative impact of his actions.

If he did wrong, he would face punishment just like any other celebrity guilty of various offenses, nothing different. The shackles of the soul were forcefully broken, leaving behind only a sense of ease.

Tears of excitement flowed from them as they felt their actions recognized and validated; this was their redemption. The road ahead would surely be arduous, but from the moment they stepped through that door, they had already overcome the toughest moment.

Xu Zhizhi took each of them home one by one, then returned to digest what had happened today, going to sleep and then preparing for filming. Jiang Yuchuan did not leave with Xu Zhizhi and the others; he stepped out of the main entrance, exuding confidence.

He could strongly and powerfully tell everyone that he had not committed any illegal acts. The flashlights surrounded Jiang Yuchuan, flickering like daylight, illuminating the dim night surroundings.

“Excuse me, were you released due to insufficient evidence?”

“Jiang Yuchuan, how do you view the Gu Lie arrest incident?”

“Do you admit to any charges of sexual harassment?”

He did not evade the lights but waited for the questions to finish before slowly answering everyone’s inquiries.

“Regarding the sexual assault rumors against me, they are untrue. I have not harassed or molested any female or male. The person defaming me has already admitted that she was also manipulated by others, so I hope this matter can reach a conclusion. Please do not spread rumors any further.”

Although Jiang Yuchuan was indeed young, he had been in the entertainment industry for several years and handled such interviews with ease. He did not outright deny anything; he merely clarified himself and did not respond to any other irrelevant topics.

One reporter excitedly stepped forward with a microphone, “Can we know who this person is?”

“I am only clarifying; the rest you can wait for the police report!” Jiang Yuchuan replied with a slight smile, not disclosing anyone’s identity.

Actually, everyone already had an idea of who this person was, but no one voiced it. Jiang Yuchuan also didn’t want to say, as it wasn’t necessary; the police would disclose it in the most authoritative, official way.

He only needed to cleanse himself of the mud that had been thrown at him and live well. At that moment, his manager and bodyguards stepped forward to protect Jiang Yuchuan as he left.

At this point, the online discourse about Jiang Yuchuan being wrongfully accused had taken over half of the trending topics, filled with fan clarifications in the comments. As for the other half, it consisted of Gu Lie and internet celebrity Feng Yunxin’s scandals and arrest records.

Maintaining a persona in the entertainment industry is the hardest thing to do; once it collapses, it’s incredibly difficult to recover, especially for a calm, gentle veteran’s persona crumbling into a law-defying figure, which would directly cause a significant decline in Gu Lie’s fan and public appeal.

Yun Jiu Entertainment initially wanted to leverage Gu Lie’s status, after all, he still had connections in the industry. But as the situation fermented and Gu Lie’s actions were fully exposed, Yun Jiu’s first response was to disassociate and file lawsuits over the scandal, demanding a hefty compensation from Gu Lie.

It can be said that even if Gu Lie were to come out now, relying on the scandal that had been unearthed, he was doomed. Of course, Gu Lie was not idle himself; he knew he would be sentenced to over a decade behind bars, given the severe penalties associated with producing harmful materials.

As to why there was still a distribution, it was because he hadn’t saved those videos and photos as the girls thought; doing so would be a waste. Those photos and videos had likely been seen by many long ago.

He had researched the relevant laws and knew he would definitely receive a long sentence. Thus, he chose to report and expose others in hopes of achieving merits and easing his own punishment; he still wanted to enjoy the immense

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