As the lobby manager pondered a solution, Director Gong boomed from inside the room, addressing the two policemen behind him: "Are you here to arrest Young Master Li?"

The policeman called Xiao Zhang stammered, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, his tongue apparently tied, unable to utter a word. The other policeman, Xiao Liu, was clearly quicker-witted. He announced loudly, "Report, Director, we are here to gather information!"

Director Gong glanced at him, secretly pleased with his quick thinking and reaction. He nodded, "Mm, and what information have you gathered?"

Xiao Liu felt the sweat dripping down his body. He looked at Cao Kefei, then at Li Yundong, inwardly bemoaning: Damn, how am I supposed to retract what I just said? Isn't that slapping my own face?

But as his gaze landed on the lobby manager, his mind suddenly shifted: Got it! Let the fellow traveler take the hit, I’ll be fine! Found a scapegoat!

Xiao Liu pointed at the lobby manager and declared loudly, "Manager Wang knows best, let him speak!"

Manager Wang was furious; he almost cursed out loud: Damn your ancestors, it’s one thing to frequently come here to shake down a few bitches for favors, but to shift the blame and frame me! This son of a bitch really is ungrateful!

Despite his rage, he had to speak. Manager Wang wiped the sweat from his forehead and stammered, "It’s just a small misunderstanding, Young Master Li was just anxious to save someone, hehe, it’s nothing, nothing, just a minor issue!"

As he spoke, a thought suddenly struck him: Damn it, if these two stinking cops can push this trouble onto me, can’t I push it onto someone else?

With that, he turned and barked at the security guards behind him, "Are any of you injured?"

These security guards were dumbfounded. They hadn't expected this massive responsibility to cascade down the ranks until it landed squarely on them. They cursed inwardly, but the lobby manager was the brother-in-law of the new mistress the chairman of Emperor Hall had recently taken. No matter how resentful they were, they dared not offend him.

The security guards spoke with mournful faces, "No injuries, none of us are hurt!"

Manager Wang roared, "If there are no injuries, what were you all shouting about? You almost caused a disaster right under our noses!"

The security guards were so wronged they were nearly in tears, their heads drooping, daring not speak their minds despite their anger.

Seeing this, Li Yundong also said, "It’s not their fault; this matter was my fault. Let’s just let it go."

Unexpectedly, Director Gong suddenly shouted loudly, "No, absolutely not!"

At this, everyone looked at the chameleon-like Director with strange eyes again, thinking: Has this Director suddenly gone mad again? Is he going to enforce the law impartially?

Director Gong declared righteously, "For Young Master Li to rush to Emperor Hall so late to save someone, what spirit is this? This is a spirit of selflessness! This is a spirit of chivalry! This is a spirit of dedication that our current society is lacking! This spirit must be publicized and vigorously promoted! The entire Tiannan City must know of Young Master Li’s righteous heart!"

After his speech, almost everyone present nearly gagged. They stared at Director Gong with peculiar expressions, thinking: You were the one demanding to arrest him earlier, and now not only do you drop it, but you’re shamelessly flattering him? That’s too disgusting!

Cao Yi couldn't help but look at the stone-faced Police Chief—a true Level 1v99 expert—with utter disdain, silently spitting in his direction.

Everyone loves flattery, and even Li Yundong was no exception. But this level of high-stakes flattery was a bit much even for him. He said with a wry smile, "Director Gong, is that really necessary?"

Director Gong assumed Li Yundong was being polite. He dragged out his words, "Hey! What are you saying, Young Master Li! How can it not be necessary? This is a wonderful opportunity to educate the broad masses of citizens!"

Li Yundong inwardly smiled bitterly, grumbling to himself: After you finish promoting this, I’ll probably just look like a privileged scion in the eyes of the common folk!

Li Yundong quickly waved his hand, "No, no, it’s truly not necessary. Keep a low profile, one must be low-key in life!"

Director Gong suddenly understood, saying with admiration, "As expected of Young Master Li’s high standards, I am truly impressed!"

Li Yundong responded with a dry chuckle, "Not at all, Director Gong is too kind. However, I do have a favor to ask of you, Director Gong." Saying this, he whispered a few sentences into the Director's ear. Director Gong immediately rejoiced, slapping his chest, "This small matter is no problem at all! Young Master Li, when do you need the report? I’ll deliver it to you right away?"

Li Yundong considered, "It would be best if you send it to me immediately. Also, concerning today’s events here, Manager Wang and I can resolve it privately. There’s no need to make such a big fuss."

Li Yundong said this casually, but both Director Gong and Manager Wang took it to heart.

Director Gong chuckled, "Good, good, you two discuss it well. If there are any disagreements, Young Master Li, just come find me!" As he said this, he intentionally glanced at Manager Wang.

Manager Wang immediately shivered, grinding his teeth in fury: Damn it, this son of a bitch Director Gong is threatening me! Crap, I’m going to bleed money again today! I wonder how big this Young Master Li’s appetite is!

Thinking this, Manager Wang tightly clutched the pocket of his trousers and forced a smile onto his face as he said to Li Yundong, "Young Master Li, could we speak somewhere in private?"

Li Yundong nodded and walked with Manager Wang to an empty spot down the corridor. Just as Li Yundong was about to speak, Manager Wang blurted out, "Young Master Li, I know I was blind today and offended you. Please be magnanimous and let this subordinate keep a way to live. Tell me how much you want, name a price, and if I can afford it, I’ll deliver it without a second thought!"

Li Yundong was stunned hearing this, thinking: No way, I was the one causing trouble, how did it turn into him paying me compensation?

Seeing Li Yundong’s blank expression, Manager Wang’s heart trembled. He gritted his teeth and said, "Young Master Li, one hundred thousand, how about one hundred thousand?"

Li Yundong was startled, thinking: Holy crap, such a small incident can generate a hundred thousand in cash? This is even better than staging accidents!

Seeing Li Yundong remain silent, Manager Wang’s heart bled bile, and he added, "Young Master Li, running a business isn't easy. Please make it convenient for me. Two hundred thousand, what do you think about two hundred thousand!"

At this point, Li Yundong saw the blood vessels in Manager Wang’s eyes, his gaze ferocious as if he were about to sell his own mother. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, that’s not what I meant!"

Manager Wang’s face turned pale, crying out internally: Damn your ancestors, what exactly do you mean! You don't want money, what do you want then? The women with you are so beautiful, and one is a big star—surely you don't need me to find you women! You don't want money, you don't want women, what do you want? Ah, right, Director Gong mentioned earlier that he opened a teahouse, could it be...?

Yes, it must be that. Directly stuffing cash, this Young Master Li is probably afraid of leaving any evidence, so he must be counting on me to buy vouchers for his teahouse to settle the score. Hmph, what a cunning scheme!

Manager Wang had an idea and said again, "Young Master Li, I know you own a teahouse. How about I annually purchase two hundred thousand worth of teahouse vouchers with company funds?"

Li Yundong was dumbfounded, thinking: Has this guy lost his mind? Does he have so much money he doesn't know where to spend it?

Seeing Li Yundong still silent, Manager Wang assumed he disagreed and tentatively asked, "Then three hundred thousand? Young Master Li, please say something! Oh, I beg you, four hundred thousand, four hundred thousand is the absolute maximum! Any more, and I won't be able to report back!"

Li Yundong finally snapped back to attention. His expression was odd as he thought to himself: Could this guy mistake me for a highway robber from a wealthy family?

Seeing Li Yundong’s strange expression, Manager Wang’s heart trembled. He suddenly gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "Five hundred thousand, Young Master Li, I am showing great sincerity! Please just say a word!"

Li Yundong saw that Manager Wang was close to a breakdown. If he didn't speak now, this man might even consider digging up his ancestors' graves. He quickly said, "Don't add any more, don't increase the amount."

Manager Wang finally let out a huge sigh of relief. At this moment, all he wanted was to quickly get rid of this plague god; he didn't care about anything else.

Manager Wang immediately said, "Young Master Li, a gentleman’s word is as fast as a galloping horse! I will send someone to your teahouse tomorrow to settle this matter. You can rest assured, I wouldn't dare cheat you!"

Li Yundong smiled wryly, "No, that's not it."

Manager Wang was so frightened his legs trembled, thinking: What other trick does this master have up his sleeve? Oh god, I better run! If I can’t afford to provoke you, can’t I afford to hide from you?

Manager Wang didn't wait for Li Yundong to speak again. He grabbed Li Yundong's hand, shook it vigorously twice, and boomed, "It’s settled then, Young Master Li! I need to go handle some other matters, and I’ll come back another day to apologize properly!"

With that, he turned and fled as if his backside were on fire.

Li Yundong stood foolishly in place, saying with a mixture of laughter and tears, "Damn it, am I that terrifying? Why is it so hard to be a good person these days?"

But then he thought again and couldn't help but sigh at the power of secular authority: resolving a small misunderstanding could instantly solve his teahouse’s business problems—it was practically equivalent to securing a fifty-thousand-dollar contract!

Should he accept this money or not?

Li Yundong couldn't help but give a wry smile for a moment.

Just as he was hesitating whether to return the money, he suddenly heard Cao Kefei calling his name from behind.

Li Yundong turned around to see Cao Kefei draped in a fur coat, looking noble and distinguished. Her expression was somewhat languid and alluring as she looked at him and smiled slightly, "What are you spacing out about? I’ve called you several times."

Li Yundong snapped back to attention and smiled without thinking, "I was just thinking how strange it is lately, running into people I know everywhere I go."

Cao Kefei looked at Li Yundong, her gaze momentarily infatuated. In her memory, this young man was still full of youthful inexperience just a few months ago. Despite his various marvelous abilities, he was ultimately just an ordinary person whom she could once look down upon.

But now, she had to stand on tiptoe and crane her neck just to see him!

Could a person rise this fast? How high could he climb in the future?

Thinking this, Cao Kefei was momentarily lost in thought, and she sighed softly, "Who in the world doesn't know of you!"

Li Yundong was momentarily stunned. He didn't grasp Cao Kefei’s feminine thoughts and felt that her words were filled with sarcasm and mockery.

Savoring her sentence, Li Yundong burst into hearty laughter: "What a fine 'Who in the world doesn't know of you'!"

After laughing for a while, he finally noticed that Cao Kefei was carrying a bag, and Liu Feier and her agent, Sister Hong, were standing nearby, looking as if they were about to leave. He asked, "Where are you off to?"

Cao Kefei smiled and said, "After all that happened, Liu Feier’s whereabouts were discovered by fans. We need to head back to Sanya quickly."

Li Yundong smiled, "Then you two be careful on the road!"

Sister Hong on the side glanced at Li Yundong strangely. After experiencing these events, she absolutely dared not glare at Li Yundong anymore.

Liu Feier gave Li Yundong a lingering look, waved her hand, and smiled sweetly, "Hey, Immortal Li, I’m leaving first! Come visit me on set if you have time!"

Li Yundong smiled and waved back, "Okay, I will if I have time."

Speaking of which, Li Yundong suddenly said to Cao Kefei, "By the way, CEO Cao, could you stay for two or three days and help me with something?"

Cao Kefei didn't want to leave in the first place but couldn't find a reason to stay. Hearing Li Yundong say this, her face lit up with joy, and she agreed without hesitation, "Sure!"

Liu Feier snorted, "Having a girl means forgetting your friends! Sister Cao, that’s mean, I’m ignoring you!"

Cao Kefei laughed and pinched her cheek, "Alright, I'll make it up to you when we get back! Be good, the crew is waiting for you to film; they can’t do without you, but they can certainly do without me!"

Liu Feier huffed, and Sister Hong advised, "Feier, listen to CEO Cao; you really should go back. Do you want to stay and read tomorrow's entertainment headline in the Tiannan Daily?"

Only then did Liu Feier reluctantly say, "Fine, you two don't need to sing harmony anymore! I get it!" After speaking, she listlessly stepped into the elevator.

Li Yundong watched their figures disappear from sight before speaking quietly to Cao Kefei.

Cao Kefei was slightly startled after hearing what he said and blurted out, "You want me to keep pretending to be dead?"

Li Yundong laughed, "No, not dead. Since so many people saw you weren't dead, I want you to keep pretending to be half-dead!"

Cao Kefei asked curiously, "Why is that?"

Li Yundong smiled confidently, "It’s simple. Don't you want to know who tried to kill you? Hmph, this move is called, 'Luring the enemy into the trap'!"