Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 713 - 306 Not to be Trampled Upon

At the police station, Leng Xuexi and Gu Bichen cooperated to give their statements.

Leng Xuexi testified that she personally witnessed Jing Zhan pushing Leng Xingshuang down the stairs. Gu Bichen, due to his strict upbringing, chose his words cautiously, presenting a relatively objective description of the incident.

Jing Zhan’s actions were enough to warrant detention.

After completing their statements, the two were free to leave.

"Gu, do you think Jing Zhan will face legal consequences?"

Gu Bichen paused briefly and replied calmly, "I hope so."

Leng Xuexi sighed. Judging by Gu Bichen’s reaction, she knew it wouldn’t be that simple.

As they stepped out of the station’s lobby, she exclaimed in surprise, "It’s snowing!"

The drivers from the Gu family and the Leng family were waiting at the station entrance. Seeing the two come out, they immediately stepped forward, holding umbrellas.

Gu Bichen nodded at Leng Xuexi, "Goodbye."

With those words, he descended the steps and walked into the swirling snowstorm.

The boy’s back remained upright, as if the raging storm could not bend him.

She hastily took a step forward, intending to say something, but ultimately swallowed her words back down.

"Miss, let’s go home."

Looking back on the day, Leng Xuexi found it truly nerve-wracking, like a surreal dream.

"What’s my brother busy with?"

"Old Sir Leng assigned the task of seeing off guests to the young master. Otherwise, the young master would have surely come to pick you up personally."

The heir of the Jingzhou branch of the Leng family—this was something once unthinkable, but now, it had truly come to pass.

"Take me to the airport."

The driver hesitated, "But...." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

On the way to the airport, Leng Xuexi received a call from Leng Yunyang.

"Are you expressing dissatisfaction with your brother?"

"Brother, I haven’t congratulated you yet. Congratulations on finding your family."

Her tone was genuinely happy, but silent tears streamed down her face.

She no longer had a brother and had lost the family she once depended on.

From now on, she would have to walk this road alone.

"Xue."

The boy’s voice on the phone was unusually tender as he coaxed her, "Your brother will always be your family. That will never change."

Leng Xuexi so badly wanted to believe him, but she shook her head, "Brother, no matter how good Jingzhou is, Qingzhou is my home. I’m sorry...."

"Your home is wherever your brother is. Be good, come back, okay? It’s almost New Year’s Eve; we still need to stay up together for the night."

"Goodbye, brother."

Leng Xuexi immediately hung up the phone, staring out at the falling snow with tear-filled eyes.

On the road, the driver drove painfully slow. He explained it was due to slippery conditions from the snow; safety had to come first.

Finally reaching the airport, she went to the counter to purchase the next flight to Qingzhou, only to discover, to her misfortune, that all flights were canceled due to the weather.

Leng Xuexi prepared to find a nearby airport hotel for the night and wait to see how the weather would be the next day.

She turned around, and in the midst of the crowd, she caught a glance that left her shocked.

"Brother...."

The boy approached hurriedly through the snowstorm. His hair and shoulders were dusted with glistening flakes, which gradually melted into a mist, veiling his features.

The airport was crowded with stranded passengers; the environment was noisy.

Standing among the throngs of people, the boy’s tall and slender figure stood out. He seemed to have sprinted here, his chest rising and falling slightly, breaths hurried.

Suddenly, he strode toward her, extending his long arm and pulling Leng Xuexi into an embrace. The icy touch of snow flooded her senses as though the storm itself had enveloped her, momentarily halting her thoughts.

The boy’s embrace carried the chill of the ice and snow.

"I told you, wherever I am, is your home."

Leng Xuexi pushed away from his arms, visibly uneasy, "Brother, we can’t be like how we used to be anymore."

They weren’t biological siblings, and such intimate contact was inappropriate.

Leng Yunyang chuckled and ruffled her hair fondly, "Do you have something to feel guilty about?"

Leng Xuexi frowned, "What would I have to feel guilty about?"

"Isn’t it perfectly normal for siblings to hug? Unless, you don’t see me as your brother." Leng Yunyang raised an amused eyebrow.

Leng Xuexi’s face flushed bright red when she noticed passersby staring at them. She quickly dragged Leng Yunyang into a quiet corner.

"If I don’t see you as my brother, then what do I see you as? Anyway, from now on, we need to be mindful of our behavior. If you won’t promise me that, I won’t go back."

Leng Yunyang sighed with a laugh, "Fine, I promise you, my little ancestor."

With that, he tapped her nose lightly with indulgent affection.

"You’re not allowed to touch my nose anymore! What if you flatten it?"

"Alright, whatever you say."

Leng Yunyang took her hand to lead her away. Leng Xuexi glanced at their intertwined hands and sighed, "Brother, did you forget something again?"

Leng Yunyang retorted irritably, "What’s wrong with me holding my sister’s hand?"

Leng Xuexi shook off his hand, "This is not appropriate. Your future girlfriend will be angry. From this moment onward, we must draw boundaries."

Since they were not biological siblings, such casual gestures were no longer acceptable after their true family ties had been revealed. For his own future’s sake, she felt they both needed to be mindful of their actions.

Seeing that Leng Yunyang was about to argue, Leng Xuexi interrupted, "If you don’t agree, I’ll go straight back to Qingzhou. You can spend the New Year’s Eve alone."

Leng Yunyang conceded, "Fine, fine, I promise you. Now can we go home?"

Home...

After a moment’s thought, Leng Xuexi said, "Brother, are you finished with your work?"

Leng Yunyang crossed his arms, "What are you trying to say?"

Leng Xuexi glanced at him but hesitated to speak her thoughts.

If she suggested that her brother visit Leng Xingshuang in the hospital, it would feel like moral coercion, forcing him into something he didn’t want to do. Knowing his carefree and independent nature, she decided to let him act according to his own wishes.

"I just wanted to say, you’ve worked hard today. Go home and rest well."

Leng Yunyang reached out to ruffle her hair, which she swatted away in annoyance, "I said, don’t touch my hair...."

The two bickered playfully as they walked out. To others, they certainly looked like an idyllic, lovely pair.

Inside the police station, Jing Zhan was detained in the interrogation room, being questioned personally by Xiang Muchuan.

"Miss Jing, you’d better cooperate and confess the truth. Stop holding onto any baseless delusions."

Jing Zhan paled with unease, "Officer Xiang, I’ve told you countless times, Leng Xingshuang fell accidentally. It has nothing to do with me."

Xiang Muchuan’s face remained stern, "Still denying it? If you confess now, your punishment might be lenient. But if you persist in your obstinacy, no one will be able to help you."

Jing Zhan pressed her lips together, mustering weak confidence as she shouted, "My father is Jing Sun! I dare you to touch me."

Xiang Muchuan sneered, "Are you threatening a police officer?"

Jing Zhan pleaded, "Officer Xiang, considering both our families work under the Yu family, I beg you, show mercy...."

Bringing up the Yu family only made Xiang Muchuan’s gaze grow darker.

At that moment, a subordinate entered and whispered in Xiang Muchuan’s ear. Without showing any emotion, he stood up, "Keep an eye on her."

With that, he turned and walked out.

Jing Zhan anxiously glanced toward the door, hoping someone from the Jing family had arrived.

Indeed, the Jing family had sent someone—a lawyer from the Helian family.

The Helian lawyer conveyed a few words to Xiang Muchuan, "This incident is a misunderstanding. I trust Officer Xiang will distinguish right from wrong and clear Miss Jing’s name."

Xiang Muchuan smirked internally but replied on the surface, "Whether it’s a misunderstanding will be determined through investigation."

The Helian lawyer frowned, "Xiang Muchuan, you’d better release her immediately."

"I’m sorry, Helian lawyer. As you know, we police officers have extremely strict procedures. If Miss Jing is truly innocent, the law will vindicate her. Please relay this to Mr. Jing and ask him to be patient."

Seeing that Xiang Muchuan was unmoved, the Helian lawyer leaned in and hissed in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Xiang Muchuan, have you forgotten your place? You and your entire Xiang family are just dogs of the Yu family. Don’t push your luck."

Xiang Muchuan’s pupils contracted, his expression icy, "Helian lawyer, police investigations take time. Whether Miss Jing is innocent will require verification. Beyond that, I have nothing to say."

The Helian lawyer stormed off in frustration.

Xiang Muchuan chuckled coldly as his confidant stepped forward and whispered, "Defying the master’s orders—could this lead to trouble for you?"

"My father is old and confused. Our Xiang family abides by principles; there’s no need to kneel before the Yu family."

"But...."

"I spoke with my eldest brother last time. He told me, if a person kneels for too long, they eventually forget how to stand. I think he’s absolutely right."

He referred to his eldest brother, Xiang Chenyan.

"As a member of the Xiang family, I must ensure that everyone knows the law is absolutely inviolable."

His tone was grave, resolute, and fearless, ringing with conviction.

"But the Yu family won’t let this go easily."

"Let them come."

Xiang Muchuan turned and strode away.

"Investigate the background of that Amos."

~

Jing Sun, enraged that Xiang Muchuan refused to release Jing Zhan, flew into a tirade.

"The Xiang family is rebelling! During the Sang Kunrou incident, they maintained an ambiguous stance. Grand Master Yu didn’t want further chaos and turned a blind eye. Now the Xiang family has finally revealed their true colors, showing their treacherous plans."

Lady Jing replied in frustration, "The Xiang family prides itself on integrity; they’d never sink to your level. If you want someone to blame, look no further than Yu Ruohuan! She just had to stir up trouble at a banquet. That girl is Old Sir Leng’s flesh and blood. Did you think he’d tolerate them trampling all over him? Even a broken ship has some sharp nails left. The Leng family won’t let this issue slide. My poor Zhan’er, she’ll have to suffer for this."

"You clueless woman, what do you know? The Xiang family is blatantly disregarding our Jing family. It seems their devotion to the Yu family is on shaky ground, too. What are they really planning?"

Jing Sun dialed Yu Fusheng. With Old Mrs. Yu aged and disengaged from affairs, and Yu Yixin retired due to illness, Yu Fusheng, the eldest son of Yu Yixin, now handled the Yu family’s matters.

"Sir, you know my daughter obeys Miss Yu in everything; if Miss Yu tells her to go east, she wouldn’t dare go west. Now Xiang Muchuan has detained her and refuses to let go. Sir, only you can help my Zhan’er. And as for the Xiang family, their behavior is despicable. They must still harbor resentment over that matter or even want to reopen the Sang Kunrou case...."

"Jing Sun." The voice on the phone was cold and eerie, enough to send shivers down one’s spine.

Realizing he’d overstepped, Jing Sun hurriedly apologized.

"The Xiang family dares to act like this because they don’t respect you...." Jing Sun carefully attempted to sow discord.