The Pinnacle of Double Standards

The words in Su Chen's heart were all heard by Yang Yuxin, who clenched her fists tightly to show her anger. She didn't continue to speak, wanting to see what else Su Chen had to say. Meanwhile, she made up her mind that as long as she was there, she would not let Su Chen's plan succeed.

"Zhao Long, how could it be you?" Su Chen began to put on a show, expressing an incredulous look on his face. Now that Zhao Long had been captured, he had become the prime suspect, beyond redemption. However, Su Chen also knew that he couldn't just admit it; it would be too obvious. He portrayed himself as completely innocent. Years of experience had made him understand these main female characters very well. He knew that only by acting this way could he provoke their anger even further.

Su Chen thought to himself that they were all cunning, especially those from prestigious families like theirs, who would never believe his words. Zhao Long was his subordinate, and regardless of the situation, he was the most suspicious person. Su Chen felt ecstatic, confident that he would be able to grasp the plot this time.

"You just took this person in as a junior, so this matter surely has nothing to do with you," Yang Danxuan said, seeing Su Chen's panicked look and feeling a pang of sympathy. In her previous life, she would never have believed that Su Chen was unrelated to such incidents. But having gradually come to know Su Chen now, she realized that although he seemed like a spoilt young master on the surface, he was actually a genuinely kind-hearted person inside. He even helped elderly women cross the road. Moreover, Su Chen was also in the supermarket; why would he take such a risk? Yang Danxuan believed that her parents would trust Su Chen just as she did. In her eyes, Su Chen wasn't the scheming type.

Little did anyone know that at this moment, Su Chen's expression was extremely flustered, especially after hearing Yang Danxuan's words. He hurriedly said, "Stop talking. Even though I only recently took him in as a junior, this is my fault." Su Chen became somewhat anxious, directly refuting Yang Danxuan's statement. He seemed extremely confident, almost like the typical antagonist who behaves as if "You clearly know I did it, but you can't do anything about it." This was a crucial moment, and of course, he couldn't afford any mistakes; otherwise, everything would be ruined.

Chen Yuxin was even more moved as she could feel the goodness in Su Chen's heart. In her past life, she had often blamed Su Chen for his impropriety at the bar, always making things difficult for him. However, Su Chen never once blamed her; he took all the blame upon himself. On the other hand, Qin Yu seemed like a beast. Yang Danxuan was a woman he had an engagement with and the one he loved, yet he showed no regard for her safety, detonating bombs without hesitation.

Suddenly, sirens blared! Ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars all arrived one after the other. From the police cars emerged those who had been with Yang Yuxin earlier. Yang Yuxin instantly transitioned from being a victim to leading the team. The news spread at an alarming rate. It was as if a major earthquake had struck the entire city of Kyoto, and everyone sprang into action. Especially the Chen family, who, upon hearing about Chen Yuxin's close brush with death in a fire, immediately mobilized all their resources to investigate.

Now leading the investigation, Yang Yuxin took the initiative. She dragged Zhao Long and threw him in front of Su Chen, her gaze icy and piercing, as if she could see right through one's soul with just a look.

Su Chen was overjoyed, realizing that the most reliable person was still Yang Yuxin. "Yuxin, actually, we aren't really hurt. What do you think should be done about this?" Yang Danxuan looked at her younger sister. She was well aware that her sister had a strong sense of justice. Even though she knew that Su Chen was not involved in this matter, how would Yang Yuxin feel?

How would she react? It's almost certain that Yang Yuxin would direct her suspicions at Su Chen and, once she mentions it to their family, Su Chen could face real trouble. If Yang Yuxin took Su Chen in for questioning, even with evidence, it would be difficult to get him out.

"Don't worry, sis. I'm one of the victims, I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer," Yang Yuxin reassured confidently. She believed she could deduce everything from understanding Su Chen's heart. "Yang Yuxin, is there even a need for an investigation? Isn't everything done by this Zhao Long?" Chen Yuxin recognized the gravity of the situation, knowing that Yang Yuxin was the kind of person who upheld justice over personal ties. In such a situation, she was afraid Yang Yuxin might target Su Chen.

However, Yang Yuxin didn't say much, turning her gaze intently onto Su Chen. She was curious about what Su Chen was really thinking. Seeing that the situation was turning unfavorable, Su Chen decided to change his strategy and admit his fault. "I don't have much to say. Regardless, since Zhao Long is under my command, if he made a mistake, then I'm at fault. Just take me away."

Su Chen proactively extended his hands, indicating for Yang Yuxin to cuff him. He sneaked a glance at Yang Yuxin, who stood rooted to the spot, his heart swelling with joy. Unexpectedly, he managed to kill two birds with one stone. "How about that, Yang Yuxin? Are you disappointed in me now?"

That's right, it should be this way. Under other circumstances, Su Chen believed that Yang Yuxin could remain calm. However, the situation was different with Yang Danxuan being one of the victims. Yang Danxuan was someone whom Yang Yuxin valued even more than herself. In the original story, in order not to let her kind-hearted elder sister suffer, although Yang Yuxin had affection for the male lead, Qin Yu, she chose to give up her love because of her sister. Given this, Su Chen was confident that Yang Yuxin wouldn't easily let go of him, the mastermind behind the scenes. Furthermore, any admiration she held for him in her heart would likely disappear instantly, turning into intense hatred.

[Yang Yuxin, what are you playing at? I've hurt the sister you cherish the most. Are you still indifferent?]

[Even though it was Qin Yu's orders, I'm willing to be the scapegoat. You must despise me now, so what are you waiting for?]

Yang Yuxin was initially pondering who could be the mastermind behind this. Even though everything seemed to point to Su Chen, she could hear inner thoughts and knew that the instigator was not Su Chen. She wanted to inquire about it, but as before, the words disappeared when she tried to speak. Upon hearing Su Chen's remarks, her eyebrows furrowed. Qin Yu?

What did this matter have to do with Qin Yu? Was he the real mastermind? Was it because her sister broke off the engagement that he intended to act so violently?

Yang Yuxin's brows tightened further, thinking of this man named Qin Yu who dared to harm her sister, and anger surged within her with each heartbeat. In truth, she never really intended to take Su Chen away.

Knowing now that it was Qin Yu's doing solidified her decision. However, Su Chen noticed that Yang Yuxin was not paying him any attention. Instead, she was lost in deep thought. Seizing the moment, Su Chen burst out, "Yang Yuxin, you don't suspect that I was the one behind Zhao Long, do you?" "Don't get me wrong, I didn't do such a thing." Su Chen couldn't help but admire his own impeccable acting. First, he had portrayed the situation as if he was involved, suggesting she take him away. Now, he suddenly denied any association with it. His testimonies were contradictory, clearly showing signs of guilt.

As a seasoned officer, Yang Yuxin couldn't possibly overlook such inconsistency. Su Chen even noticed that the other police officers nearby caught onto the differences in his statements. There was one more crucial step to take. Pointing to the policemen beside him, he said loudly enough for all to hear, "My father is Su Long. You can't arrest me." Su Chen felt smug about his clever tactic. With such a statement, he was ready to face backlash from the masses online.

"Su Chen, why are you bleeding?" At this moment, Yang Danxuan, as if she hadn't heard what Su Chen just said, looked at him with teary eyes, her voice filled with concern. Initially, she hadn't noticed, but when Su Chen raised his hand, she saw his waist clothing stained red with fresh blood.

"Maybe I got hurt by accident," Su Chen said. "But it's okay. My waist is fine, and it's not a big deal." Despite saying this, he glanced down at the wound. After all, the injury was in a sensitive area; he couldn't be careless since his future intimate happiness depended on it. But wasn't that beside the point at the moment? Why was Yang Danxuan causing a stir? She should remain silent right now. Displaying such concern for him, surely Yang Yuxin wouldn't arrest him now.

Su Chen was somewhat puzzled by Yang Danxuan's intentions. Couldn't she see that he was deeply involved in the matter? Wait a moment, wasn't Yang Danxuan engaged to Qin Yu? Why would she suddenly show concern for him? It must be a ruse, a plot! Everything became clear to Su Chen in an instant.

"You should be more careful! Let me take a look at it," said Yang Danxuan, who had received medical training. She immediately proceeded to tend to Su Chen's wound. She extended her delicate hands, her face flushed, and gently lifted Su Chen's clothing. Her actions were gentle, seemingly afraid of causing Su Chen any pain. At this moment, Yang Danxuan's face turned deep red as she gazed at Su Chen, whose shirt was now half open.

Her tantalizing tongue peeked out slightly. She hadn't expected Su Chen to have such well-defined abs. It appeared she had underestimated him. Indeed, this was the kind of man Yang Danxuan liked. However, unbeknownst to her astonishment, Su Chen looked at her with a bewildered expression. What did her sparkling eyes mean?

Could she have fallen in love with me? However, the one more surprised than anyone was Yang Yuxin. She was somewhat perplexed. Was this woman, who dared to lift a stranger's shirt, truly her sister? Although Yang Danxuan appeared to be quite familiar with Su Chen, in Yang Yuxin's memory, this was one of their rare encounters. Would Yang Danxuan really be this forward with a man?

Having grown up together, Yang Yuxin knew her sister very well. Unlike Yang Yuxin's outgoing nature, Yang Danxuan was the reserved type, rarely showing interest in anything. In other words, she wasn't much of a talker. Even in front of their parents, she always maintained a cold demeanor. Yet, this very distant sister was now boldly lifting Su Chen's clothing and tending to him with such care. Yang Yuxin was momentarily baffled. Could this woman be an imposter? She was acting like an entirely different person! Even towards her, Yang Yuxin, Yang Danxuan had never shown this much concern.

Recalling Yang Danxuan's unexpected appearance and the strangeness of the situation, Yang Yuxin began to entertain a thought she had previously dismissed. Could Yang Danxuan have feelings for Su Chen? It seemed improbable since Yang Danxuan was engaged, but she had recently called off that engagement. But then again, Yang Danxuan was the kind of woman who preferred cultured intellectuals, the exact opposite of someone like Su Chen, whom she'd likely find disdainful.

Yet, Chen Yuxin, who always spoke ill of Su Chen, now lived in his home. Yang Yuxin was starting to doubt herself. In her eyes, no one but herself could possibly like someone like Su Chen. This led her to strategize on slowly seducing Su Chen to get him hooked.

From what it looked like now, Yang Yuxin's competition seemed formidable. For a moment, she started to doubt herself. Could it be that Su Chen had some merits she had failed to recognize?

Yang Yuxin was taken aback, but so were the onlookers and even the police officers; they all seemed equally stunned. Who was Yang Danxuan? She was the nation's darling, a public figure known to the entire Chinese population. While figures like Su Long might remain unknown to many in the country, Yang Danxuan was a household name. They were all loyal fans of Yang Danxuan and this was the first time they had ever seen her care for someone in this way.

"What's going on? This Su Chen doesn't seem as bad as the rumors say. Could our beloved Danxuan actually have feelings for him?" Many fans began to whisper among themselves. Lately, there had been increasing positive news about Su Chen. There were even rumors that Su Chen had been spotted with a woman of high status entering a hotel. Everyone was deeply envious, for Su Chen's background was already one of envy.

If he were also to excel in other areas, it would seem like an unfair advantage. Now, considering Yang Danxuan's behavior towards Su Chen, it was clear evidence that she was the high-status woman spotted with him at the hotel. There were collective gasps and cries of dismay from the crowd.

At this point, a young police officer stepped forward and asked, "Captain Yang Yuxin, what should we do now? Should we take Su Chen, the suspect, into custody?" Upon hearing this, Su Chen sent a grateful and admiring look towards the young officer. Finally, someone had addressed the matter at hand.

[Yang Yuxin, you are the champion of justice; you should take me back and interrogate me properly.]

Yang Yuxin clenched her fist and glared at Su Chen in anger. The situation was already complicated enough, and now Su Chen was adding to the chaos. What would she do if he truly got arrested? Deep down, Yang Yuxin simply did not want Su Chen to get what he wanted.

[However, I must admit that Yang Danxuan is truly a gentle woman.]

[The moment her hand touched mine earlier, it felt incredibly soothing.]

[Hehe, I must take the opportunity to get to know her better someday.]

"Bastard! Someone, arrest this suspect and take him in!" Yang Yuxin completely lost her temper. Su Chen was secretly thrilled on the inside.

[This is how you, Yang Yuxin, should be.]

[Don't follow in your sister's footsteps. What's the big deal with a minor injury? There's no need to address it.]

The situation was getting back on track. Su Chen was elated, anticipating the climax of events. He didn't want to waste any more time here.

"Wait, let's first go to the hospital to address this." Yang Yuxin suddenly spoke, giving serious consideration to Su Chen's words. She realized she might have been in the wrong, as she hadn't shown concern for Su Chen's injuries and was instead focused on the case. In contrast, Su Chen's wound had already received basic first aid from Yang Danxuan. Comparing the actions of the two sisters, her own behavior did indeed seem out of place.

Yang Yuxin was becoming somewhat apprehensive. If she truly had to compete with her sister Yang Danxuan, she would lose on this point alone. However, she also had an advantage over Yang Danxuan: she could hear Su Chen's inner thoughts. If she ever did something wrong that upset him, she could immediately correct her behavior.

"No, it's not..." Su Chen, seeing the situation potentially taking another wrong turn, was about to speak when he was interrupted by Yang Danxuan. "I think we should go to the hospital now. What if there are internal injuries?" Being experienced in medical matters, Yang Danxuan quickly realized that, although the wound might seem superficial, if not treated properly, there was a risk of infection. She certainly couldn't allow that to happen. Moreover, Su Chen wasn't really a suspect to begin with.

Su Chen blinked, [She's so gentle. When you look at someone in a positive light, every aspect of them seems beautiful.]

[Yang Yuxin, did you see that? You should learn from her.]

However, in truth, Su Chen didn't really want Yang Yuxin to emulate this behavior because then no one would help him complete his mission.

Yang Yuxin rolled her eyes, thinking, "So, he likes gentle women?" Gritting her teeth, she said, "In that case, we should take him to the hospital."

"Yuxin, honestly, I don't think that's a good idea right now. I'm technically a criminal suspect," Su Chen said, feeling frustrated. Just as the situation was reaching a crucial point, Yang Yuxin was still trying to stir the pot – this was unacceptable.

"There's nothing wrong with it," Yang Yuxin replied with a touch of schadenfreude. She wanted to see Su Chen not get what he wished for and was eager to see if he would continue to criticize her in his mind.

"Suspects with serious injuries should be given priority for treatment. Don't worry, I will vouch for you. No one will dare to object," said Yang Yuxin with a reassuring tone.

She looked at Su Chen, her smile uncontrollably spreading across her face, "Besides, I'm doing this out of concern for you. This way, no one can say I'm not gentle enough!"

Su Chen was taken aback, "???"

"Captain Yang Yuxin, should we also send this suspect to the hospital? He seems to be seriously injured," a police officer stepped forward to inquire.

"Why send him to the hospital? Send him straight to the police station and keep a strict watch on him. This is a major criminal suspect. If something happens, can you take responsibility?" Yang Yuxin replied coldly.

While Su Chen might not be the mastermind behind the scenes, this Zhao Long truly intended to harm her sister. How could Yang Yuxin let him receive medical treatment? She wished nothing more than for him to perish right then and there. As for uncovering the truth of the incident, there was no need for that. She already knew everything from reading Su Chen's mind.

At that moment, the onlooking crowd was in shock. They had lived for many years and witnessed countless events in society. But the present situation was the epitome of double standards. Su Chen had merely shed some blood, and these three women were so eager to send him to the hospital. Yet, Zhao Long, despite being severely injured by Yang Yuxin, was treated as a major criminal suspect. Such was the reputation of Yang Yuxin.

However, the police officers could only follow Yang Yuxin's orders. After all, she was their superior, and they did not dare make decisions on their own. If there were any complications with this suspect, they would have to deal with the consequences from the three major families.