Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

The police car arrived quickly, and the group was taken directly to the police station, where people took photos to document the scene.

“I have a dashcam here. I went to rescue people, and what followed was about self-defense. She was also going to rescue people.”

Huo Wang was worried about not being able to explain himself clearly, so he kept a backup plan. When the police asked, he told them the truth and recorded that there was something in the car.

"And what about you? What grudge do you have against those people, and why did you arrange to fight them there?"

The police officer took notes while questioning Xiao Liu, who was covered in injuries. Even after the matter was over, Xiao Liu's hands were still trembling.

At this moment, he wasn't excited; his face still showed lingering fear, and his lips were pale.

"They attempted to molest a girl a few days ago. I called the police then, and I'm sure I didn't show up, but I don't know how they knew."

Xiao Liu's voice trembled as he said these things.

He got off work late that night and was going home alone when he heard cries for help coming from the alley. He peeked inside.

There were streetlights there, and he saw the light and could see clearly what was happening inside, but he didn't dare to go forward. He could only hide on the other side and quietly call the police, then play the sound of police sirens on his phone and ride a shared bicycle, pretending to be coming from a distance.

That scared the group of people away.

"Which police officer handled this matter on which day? Do you remember? Or can you tell me the specific time?"

The police officer didn't show anything unusual on his face; he just asked questions.

After obtaining the specific time, he seemed to go out to inquire about something and returned quickly.

"You two have become enemies. I suggest you settle this privately."

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone knew something was amiss. Xiao Liu's already pale face turned even paler.

There are those who steal for a thousand days, but not those who guard against thieves for a thousand days. If you settle things privately today, you might be beaten to death next time.

"Okay, let's settle this privately."

Just as Xiao Liu was about to say something, Huo Wang spoke first. His eyes turned cold, and his lips curled slightly.

"Call their parents over. If you want us to settle this privately, at least we need to see their parents. Otherwise, it's absolutely impossible. I also want to see the parents of those who ran away."

Huo Wang's face turned cold and sullen, and he looked extremely unapproachable.

"I'll help you get in touch with them; those who ran away are harder to find."

One of the young policemen spoke up.

"What's so hard about finding them? They're inside the Second High School. Just check the security footage; the cameras have recorded their faces."

Is it really that hard to find? Huo Wangcai wouldn't believe such nonsense. It's simply that the situation is very complicated, and they want to protect these people.

According to Xiao Liu, he had never seen those people or had any direct confrontation with them from beginning to end.

Either the person who recorded it leaked it, someone saw it, or someone found it through street surveillance footage. Of course, it's also possible that several of these possibilities exist.

The fact that those people can still cause trouble proves that the previous molestation incident is over. Xiao Liu was exposed.

"Brother Huo."

Xiao Liu looked at Huo Wang, his lips trembling. The police officers had left, leaving only a few of them in the space.

"Maybe I should quit my job. I can go back to my small hometown and find a job there to support myself."

Xiao Liu spoke softly, tears streaming down her face, her eyes filled with unconcealed fear.

"You don't need to resign for now. It's not like you did anything wrong."

Huo Wang felt a little annoyed, but he still reached out and ruffled his hair.

Jiang Zhuhua remained silent, observing Xiao Liu. The young man was quite young, appearing to have just come of age, with a youthful look on his face, and was tall and slender.

He was so thin you could see his bones. He had been beaten badly, his face covered in bruises. He looked both wronged and scared, cowering like a rabbit.

"Just remember one thing: you're the one who suffered an undeserved misfortune; you didn't provoke anyone. Understand?"

Jiang Zhuhua straightened up from the corner, leaned closer to Xiao Liu, and lowered his voice. He even pulled up his collar to cover his movements as he spoke.

Xiao Liu was a little confused. Looking at President Jiang, who often came to the store, he gave a bewildered "hmm".

The matter wasn't so easily resolved. Huo Wang and Jiang Zhuhua were unharmed and were quickly released. Logically, Xiao Liu should also be fine, but the people there said they needed to ask him further questions.

Jiang Zhuhua knew perfectly well that they were just trying to coax the other person into saying something because of their young age. Every industry has its shady dealings, and everyone has their share of messy things.

According to professional ethics, it is not allowed to induce a confession, but if a person panics and talks nonsense...

Huo Wang sat in front of the police station, wanting to smoke, but after glancing at Jiang Zhuhua, he put the cigarette away.

“I have no violent tendencies and I would not normally do such a thing.”

Huo Wang glanced at the blood stained between his fingers, unsure whose it was. He simply lowered his voice and said this.

“It’s alright, I’m good at fighting fire with fire. If you have that tendency, I’ll make you give it up.”

The night wind was quite chilly, so Jiang Zhuhua wrapped his coat tighter around himself, his voice light and airy.

Huo Wang tugged at the corners of his mouth, but couldn't manage a smile.

What's wrong with your employee?

Jiang Zhuhua asked one more question. Getting involved in this kind of thing without any family or friends would only cause a lot of trouble.

“He stopped going to school after high school because his family couldn’t afford to support his education. He has many brothers, so they sent him to the big city to make a living on his own. No one accompanied him or took care of him. After many inquiries and introductions, he ended up with me.”

Most of the employees in his shop were skilled and experienced; Xiao Liu was the only complete novice. Huo Wang remembered his situation very clearly.

“He just wanted to learn a skill from me, and he only earned a small salary a month, just enough to eat. If I don’t take care of him after this happened, his family won’t either.”

Huo Wang twirled the cigarette between his fingers a few times, but still didn't smoke it; he just stared at the cigarette.

"Xiao Liu doesn't understand the tricks of the rich, and he's a bit naive. He might end up in jail for no reason. He's only a teenager, just turned 18."

When Huo Wang spoke these words, his voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were distant as if he was thinking about something.

Rather than talking about Xiao Liu, Huo Wang seemed to be looking at someone from the past through Xiao Liu's eyes.

"Hopefully he'll be quick-witted."

Jiang Zhuhua reached out and ruffled his hair. For some reason, Huo Wang looked like he was about to break at this moment.

Jiang Zhuhua didn't want to pick up the pieces one by one and slowly put them back together. It was better not to let it break in the first place.

"Trust the government agencies."

Jiang Zhuhua said something suggestive. Huo Wang was taken aback.