He must pay the price!

After Zhao Yier finished her self-introduction, Director Li nodded and let her sit down, without making any immediate arrangements for her placement.

Subsequently, Director Li turned his gaze toward Zhou Cheng.

He generously praised Zhou Cheng's performance from the previous day.

In particular, the video of Zhou Cheng that had gone viral online had been reposted and praised by several official media outlets.

This had brought a great deal of honor to the station!

"Little Zhou, being able to catch a fugitive yesterday is enough to prove your talent in criminal investigation. Old Cheng from the Case Investigation Team wants you to join them. What are your thoughts?"

After Director Li finished praising Zhou Cheng, he directly brought up the idea of transferring him to the Case Investigation Team.

This caused many people present to look over in surprise.

The Case Investigation Team was a bit more dangerous, but the rewards were far greater!

If one wanted to be promoted quickly, it was the place to go!

Zhao Yier also watched Zhou Cheng intently, anticipating his answer.

Hearing this, Zhou Cheng did not answer immediately.

He glanced at Zhao Yier, only to find that when he looked over, she actually lowered her head in embarrassment.

This caused Zhou Cheng's heart to sink.

Zhao Yier's behavior was clearly that of a well-protected young lady from a major Family who, upon coming out for the first time, had encountered a Prodigy and was now looking at him with admiration.

If he were to readily agree to join the Case Investigation Team, it would surely deepen the heroic image in her heart of him being a man of noble character who sacrificed himself for others.

Therefore, he could not agree!

On the contrary, he could act a bit more like a 'salted fish'—someone with no ambition—to diminish his heroic image in her mind!

As for the idea that joining the Case Investigation Team would make it easier to earn merits and rewards...

None of that was in Zhou Cheng's considerations for now. His Family life was currently a mess, and he simply didn't have the time for the Case Investigation Team.

Besides, who said a Community Police Officer couldn't solve cases and earn merits?

"Director Li, first of all, thank you for Captain Cheng's kind consideration. But with my current level of experience, going to the Case Investigation Team would very likely hold everyone back."

"Furthermore, I'm not thinking about earning merits or getting promoted. Being an ordinary police officer is fine for me."

"If the citizens have problems, I'll go help solve them. If there's nothing to do, I'll just be a salted fish."

Zhou Cheng thought to himself, *This should be 'salted fish' enough, right? Ambitious enough?*

When these words landed, the brows of Director Li, Captain Wang, and Old Cheng furrowed.

They were all somewhat disappointed; this kid was simply too unmotivated.

Captain Wang looked at Zhou Cheng with disappointment. He had clearly given him a heads-up last night, so why couldn't he show a bit more drive today?

One had to realize that as a Community Police Officer, you could only bide your time and wait for a promotion.

Every day was filled with trivial, petty matters.

With his talent, he could surely earn merits and get promoted quickly in the Case Investigation Team!

Zhou Cheng scanned Director Li and the others, feeling satisfied with the disappointment on their faces.

However, when he looked at Zhao Yier, he found that the light in her eyes had grown even brighter!

Oh no... Zhao Yier looked at Zhou Cheng with joy, her thoughts drifting.

A true hero knows when to stand tall and when to lay low!

Brother Zhou Cheng isn't blinded by a temporary achievement; he remains calm and unhurried! He truly is the man I, Zhao Yier, have set my sights on!

Thinking back, countless heroes have turned to dust, and only those who are steady can emerge victorious. I like Brother Zhou Cheng even more now!

Zhao Yier felt that she had not chosen the wrong person.

Director Li couldn't force the arrangement regarding Zhou Cheng's decision.

So he could only give up on the idea.

After the meeting adjourned, Zhou Cheng returned to his seat.

A moment later, Old Wang brought Zhao Yier over.

"Little Zhou, our station has quite a few newcomers, and it's a bit difficult to arrange things. Although you're also a newcomer, you're smart. After Little Zhao joins our team, you help mentor her for a bit."

Then, without waiting for Zhou Cheng to speak, Old Wang arranged Zhao Yier's seat right next to Zhou Cheng!

Zhou Cheng: ...I miscalculated a bit.

"Brother Zhou Cheng," Zhao Yier said, looking at him sweetly, her eyes curving like crescent moons, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Um, Little Zhao, since you're also a newcomer, there are some things I must make clear to you first."

"We are police officers. Our minds should be filled with the public interest, not things like romance, got it?"

"I understand, Brother Zhou Cheng. I'll listen to you." Zhao Yier's eyes were filled with nothing but Zhou Cheng.

Zhou Cheng: ...Two days passed in a flash.

The eldest brother, Zhou Feiyu, went to the Ye Group and began serving as CEO, attempting to stay by Ye Juaner's side and help the Ye Group develop, thereby winning back her heart.

Back at home, Zhou Mu continued to be arrogant and domineering within the Group. As for the old man Zhou Yuanbo, he simply wasn't cut out for managing a conglomerate.

When Mom was around, she managed the Group; when she left, the eldest brother took over!

So after Zhou Feiyu left, the entire Group began to fall into chaos.

As for the second sister and the youngest sister, they weren't in contact with Zhou Cheng right now.

Zhou Cheng couldn't be bothered with them either... Inside the Furong Street Police Station.

Zhang Yuanyuan, Gu Beifan, and Li Suyuan's parents arrived at the station with a lawyer. After paying the driver 1.2 million for vehicle damage and obtaining the driver's forgiveness, they also paid the bail bond.

After the Police Station completed the bail process, Li Suyuan was released!

Zhou Cheng did not participate in the entire process; he only wanted to distance himself from them even further!

However, Zhou Cheng's lack of desire to participate wasn't up to him to decide.

Zhou Cheng, who had just returned from mediating a neighborhood dispute, ran into them... Li Suyuan had stayed in the detention center for two days. Her originally haughty attitude had dissipated quite a bit.

In particular, she appeared very haggard.

Seeing her, Zhang Yuanyuan immediately hugged her, feeling heartbroken.

"Yuan Yuan, you've suffered."

"Yuan Yuan, Beifan, I'm fine."

"Yuan Yuan, let me tell you, it was Zhou Cheng who had me arrested. Even if he paid the compensation for me this time, don't forgive him!"

"He must be made to pay the price!"

Li Suyuan said with a dark expression.

Because Zhang Yuanyuan hadn't told her yet that the money was provided by Gu Beifan, Li Suyuan—who had always fleeced Zhou Cheng and treated him like a sucker—still thought that Zhou Cheng had paid the compensation to please Zhang Yuanyuan.

She was extremely resentful toward Zhou Cheng. She thought to herself, *So what if I smashed a car?*

*So what if it costs over a million in compensation? What does that small amount of money even matter to you, Second Young Master Zhou?*

It was just as well that Zhou Cheng didn't know what Li Suyuan was thinking.

If he did, he wouldn't be able to help but curse her out.

Damn it, let alone Zhang Yuanyuan, his Previous Self had spent several million on Li Suyuan alone!

And now, just because he didn't help pay your compensation, you've developed a grudge?

The money his Previous Self spent would have been better used on raising a dog!

"Sister Su Yuan..." Hearing Li Suyuan's words, Gu Beifan immediately wanted to speak up and clarify that the money came from him!

He wasn't like Zhou Cheng, throwing money around recklessly.

He wasn't as rich as Zhou Cheng either!

Furthermore, this money had to be considered a loan to Li Suyuan, which she must pay back to him in the future!

But before he could speak, he saw Zhou Cheng returning to the Police Station.

Following that, Li Suyuan looked straight at Zhou Cheng, the corners of her mouth curling as she shouted:

"Zhou Cheng! What? Didn't you still end up taking out money to help pay my compensation?"

"But! I'm telling you, it's too late now. Even if you know you're wrong and kneel before me right here, I won't say a single good word about you to Yuan Yuan!"

Li Suyuan's voice was very shrill, attracting the attention of everyone present!

Despite her haggard appearance, the gaze Li Suyuan directed at Zhou Cheng was full of disdain.

It was as if she were saying, *Aren't you just a simp!*

The grievances she had suffered over the past two days—she was going to vent them all today in front of Yuan Yuan!

Zhang Yuanyuan also looked at Zhou Cheng, her eyes currently filled with a bit of confusion and bewilderment.

She hadn't seen Zhou Cheng for over a week, and all her contact methods had been blocked by him.

Clearly, in her previous life, if Zhou Cheng didn't see her for a single day, he would call to check on her.

Clearly, in her previous life, even if she just got a little closer to someone else, he would get jealous.

Why did he care so little about her now?