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The police officers handling the case didn't look happy at all, and everyone present knew what that meant.

Basil was definitely the mastermind.

He was involved in everything: instigating, directing, and colluding to take the blame.

Having interrogated many people, the police officer could see through the tricks in these kinds of cases at a glance.

He immediately refuted him, refusing to back down an inch.

"We have the complete recording of the incident."

"The suspect, Luo Le, subsequently instigated others to take full responsibility for the crime, clearly demonstrating his intent to obstruct justice."

"The entire plan was premeditated and meticulously planned, demonstrating extreme malicious intent."

The lawyer remained calm and continued to dissect the case.

"Instigating collusion does not equate to having the intent to sexually assault someone."

"These are two completely different legal concepts."

"The police can determine that he is of bad character and has impure intentions."

"But conviction is based on evidence, not subjective judgment."

The police officer's brow was furrowed deeply.

He was furious, but he had to admit that what the other person said was true.

The irrefutable evidence in the hands of the police can only prove "drug administration" and "collusion."

The most crucial element—the subjective intent to commit a serious crime—is missing the final link in the chain.

No recording or conversation can definitively prove that Basil was involved in sexual assault.

Suman's testimony is the only link pointing to a serious crime.

Unfortunately, she herself is a party involved in the case and has a strong desire for a reduced sentence, making her testimony highly questionable.

The principle that a single piece of evidence is insufficient is the most fundamental principle of the judiciary.

The police officers refused to give up and continued the tug-of-war.

"Considering the cause and effect of the whole incident, the scene environment, and the method of the crime, it is entirely possible to presume subjective malice."

The lawyer responded calmly, each sentence hitting the nail on the head regarding the rules.

"Presumptions cannot be used as evidence."

"Presumption of innocence is the bottom line of criminal law."

"The police cannot convict someone of a serious crime based on logical deduction."

The interrogation room fell silent instantly.

The police officers handling the case felt extremely aggrieved.

I've been working in the police force for so many years.

He knew perfectly well who the real culprit was and who was taking advantage of the situation.

Basil is blatantly playing with fire by pushing the boundaries of the law.

Despite being riddled with problems, they deliberately exploit loopholes in the evidence to prevent you from issuing a retrial.

This is also the most frustrating aspect.

The law is based on evidence, not on sentiment or intuition.

At the same time, the Luo family's compliance efforts were carried out effectively at every level.

We will not resort to crooked methods, but only follow the proper procedures and regulations.

Without exerting pressure or interfering with the case handling, they simply reiterated the flaws in the evidence time and again.

It has no flaws, yet it effectively blocks the police's path to conviction.

After a brief internal discussion, the police team could only accept the reality.

The chain of evidence is indeed insufficient to support the filing of a serious criminal case.

The situation reversed instantly.

What seemed like a sure thing in a criminal case was downgraded.

The final results have been released.

The chain of evidence is insufficient, and a criminal case will not be filed.

The offense was deemed malicious provocation, and the individual received a stern verbal reprimand and a fine.

That's it.

No criminal record, no detention, and no substantial damage.

Once again, Basil escaped unscathed from a near-death situation.

The moment Basil learned the result, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled.

The previous panic and rage vanished instantly.

Instead, there was extreme arrogance and mockery.

He had already made up his mind.

Indeed, the constraints of the law are always directed at ordinary people.

As long as he's willing, and as long as the resources behind him are willing to cover it.

Even the most dangerous situation is just a bluff.

Zhang Yifan spent half the night making a fuss, calling the police to collect evidence and setting up a publicity stunt.

In the end, it was all for nothing.

Naïve and ridiculous!

Basil's sense of superiority surged once again.

After a night of protracted interrogation, the matter has finally been settled.

The lights in the police station were still bright.

But the fates of the two people in the two interrogation rooms had already quietly diverged.

The police officer, holding the final written record, entered the interrogation room on the left.

Basil remained seated, her expression already calm.

The Luo family's legal team stood aside.

The police officer looked at Luo Le, speaking in a businesslike tone.

"After reviewing the evidence and deliberating on the case overnight."

"The existing evidence is insufficient to prove that you had the subjective intent to commit a serious crime."

"This only proves that you violated regulations by instigating collusion and interfering with the case after the fact."

Basil listened quietly, expressionless.

The lawyer spoke up at the appropriate time to complete the statement.

"The party involved lacked sufficient subjective malice, there was no substantial harm caused, and the attempted crime was minor."

"I implore the police to handle this matter leniently."

The police officer did not refute this, not because he did not want to issue a fine.

The rules are rigid, leaving no room for repetition.

The final decision was announced on the spot.

"Basil, no criminal case will be filed."

"The offense was determined to be malicious provocation and disorderly conduct, and the individual was given a stern verbal reprimand and a fine."

As he finished speaking, a barely perceptible hint of relaxation flashed across Basil's eyes.

It's always like this.

He always managed to escape from seemingly hopeless situations.

The law can never stop those with resources and leverage.

What would be a desperate situation for an ordinary person would be nothing more than a false alarm for him.

He nodded slightly, his tone indifferent.

"I accept the punishment."

They cooperated fully with the signing process without any delays.

The legal team quickly completed all the formalities.

Basil's troubles are completely gone.

The interrogation room next door.

The atmosphere was so deathly silent it was suffocating.

Su Man sat stiffly in the chair.

He placed his hands under the table, his fingertips digging into his palms.

She confessed everything and revealed all the inside stories.

I originally thought that confessing would give me a chance to live.

But reality slaps you in the face quickly and hard.

The police officer came in and read out the results of the investigation to her.

"Suman".

"You are the person who directly committed this malicious drugging act."

"The behavior was proactive, the premeditation was clear, and the subjective malice was obvious."

"Although I was instructed by someone, I actively cooperated and carried out the entire process."

"You are hereby subject to administrative detention in accordance with the law."

With a loud bang.

Su Man's mind went blank for a moment.

His pupils suddenly dilated.

Before she could even react, the police officer's next words shattered her last hope.

"All materials related to this case have been simultaneously reported to the Student Affairs Office of Tsinghua University."

"The school will take disciplinary action and conduct a demerit assessment in accordance with regulations."

Disciplinary action against students...

Administrative detention...

The two words, like two mountains, crushed her completely.

Su Man's eyes instantly went vacant, her gaze blankly fixed on the table.

It was as if all of his soul had been ripped out of him.

Her lips trembled slightly, but she couldn't utter a sound.

Endless regret overwhelmed her in an instant.

Why?

Why did she make the wrong choice again?

She began frantically reviewing every step of the entire night.

If she didn't have the resources to greedily consume basil.

If only she had rejected this absurd scheme from the start.

If she had stubbornly refused to say anything and continued to shoulder everything alone...

Could the ending be different?

She even absurdly began to doubt herself.

If I don't retaliate against Basil, will I really get a lighter sentence?

If she keeps her promise, will Basil really protect her?

But the next second, reason ruthlessly shattered her fantasy.

impossible.

Even if she stubbornly resisted to the end, she still cannot escape her guilt.

But this regret is of no use whatsoever.

Things have come to this point, and we've lost everything.

She looked up, her eyes filled with a deathly stillness.

She has completely offended both sides.

On one side are Zhang Yifan and Shen Zhiyi.

She deliberately harmed someone, so the other party could never forgive her.

On one side is basil.

She betrayed the agreement at a crucial moment, completely severing ties.

Basil's arrogant and vengeful nature.

Once I get out, I will definitely not let her go.

The end of her detention was not the end; it was the beginning of her nightmare.

His studies were ruined, his future was destroyed, he had enemies on both sides, and there was no way out.

Su Man slowly lowered her head.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, but she dared not cry out loud.

All greed, speculation, and wishful thinking.

In the end, they all became the sharpest blades that backfired on them.

The darkness outside the window faded away.

The sky was beginning to lighten with the first light of dawn.

Its daybreak.

The turmoil that lasted all night has finally come to an end.

The police station gate opened.

Basil came out alone.

The all-night standoff left him looking slightly tired, with a hint of weariness in his eyes.

But he was in an extremely relaxed state.

Even if Suman betrayed them at the last minute, even if the situation was on the verge of collapse.

He still managed to turn the tide steadily, relying on his resources and professional team.

Zhang Yifan's decision to call the police last night seems to be able to bring him to justice.

In the end, they still couldn't do anything to him.

childish!

A black minivan waited quietly at the entrance.

The driver was on standby the entire time.

Basil bent down to get into the car and leaned back in the soft seat.

With his eyes closed, his voice was hoarse and tired from staying up all night.

"Go home first, let me get some sleep."

He doesn't want to care about anything right now.

Wait until he wakes up and is well-rested.

There's plenty of time to clean up the mess and settle scores with everyone.

The car door closed slowly, shutting out the morning breeze.

The car started smoothly and drove into the early morning streets.

Basil leaned back in her chair and slowly drifted off to sleep.

He was certain of himself.

He didn't lose last night's game.

The law can't touch him.

But he will never know.

On this very night, he was locked in the interrogation room, locked in a tug-of-war with his opponent.

The internal workings of Suyuan Technology have undergone a complete transformation.

Changes in shareholding, reorganization of management, and core partners taking sides.

All procedures were completed overnight and are now in effect.

I woke up from this sleep.

There will never be another Suyuan Technology in the world.

He won against the law, against the rules, and against the current turmoil.

But he lost the entire empire he had built with his own hands.