The video ends here, and the host concludes by saying that Tangcheng News will continue to follow the issue.

Ling Zhenfei felt quite frustrated, he could only say that this video was much better produced than the last one, at least it didn't have so many loopholes.

The video was quickly reposted online with quite a number of shares. Ling Zhenfei was anxious while watching, but there was no immediate way to counterattack.

This time, the video was made flawlessly. Especially towards the end, with the interview of those three suffering brothers - their intent was clearly to seek compensation, but Ling Zhenfei definitely wouldn't give it.

If Ling Zhenfei were to compensate them, it would indirectly admit he was guilty of assault. So Ling Zhenfei could only continue to wait, hoping that the truth would eventually come to light.

If the issue really had been mismanaged, then the outcome for Ling Zhenfei could very well be a prison sentence.

Ling Zhenfei turned off the video, ordered some food, and had a meal with He Lingxiu, who was engrossed in her book, not able to put it down at all, truly hardworking.

Ling Zhenfei also had matters on his mind, so there wasn't much interaction.

Just then, Ling Zhenfei's phone rang; it was a call from Jiang Hui, which he hurriedly answered.

"It's me, Zhenfei."

"Is there something up?" Ling Zhenfei asked, knowing Jiang Hui must have a reason for calling.

Jiang Hui said, "I saw the situation online, I know you must be being framed. Someone is trying to drag you down, right?"

No one understood such matters better than Jiang Hui, who was involved last time, attempting various means to get hold of Ling Zhenfei's scandalous photos, but didn't succeed.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Yeah, someone's targeting me, and I still haven't figured out who's behind it."

Jiang Hui said, "You should call the Top Paparazzi, he should know something about such matters."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I've already called, but we won't get any news soon."

Jiang Hui said, "If that doesn't work, just spend some money to smooth things over."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I can't, the situation is really bad right now. If I spend money, I'll fall into their trap exactly; they're eager to get concrete evidence against me."

Jiang Hui said, "But you can't avoid the accusation of fighting. Even if you didn't break their arms or legs, the fight was real, and there were four of them. That's a gang fight, and if investigated, you'll have to take responsibility."

Ling Zhenfei knew all too well that, while he might not be sentenced, detention was unavoidable, which was quite troubling.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If I were to bribe those people, it would mean I admit to injuring them, putting Xu Liang's disappearance on my shoulders."

Jiang Hui said, "It seems that whoever is targeting you has planned everything. All they need to do is accuse you of the assault or link you to the disappearance, and your reputation is tarnished."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Yes, I'm more worried about Xu Liang. If they kill him and set me up for it, I'm done for."

Jiang Hui said, "The restaurant is also being disrupted by groups of people who just sit there without ordering. I'm at my wit's end."

Ling Zhenfei said, "That's easy, make the restaurant reservation-only with a deposit of two hundred, and see who dares to disrupt then."

Jiang Hui was taken aback, "You're clever as the boss, hitting the nail on the head. It's true, I wonder what's up with the Binyang Restaurant, is it the same situation?"

Ling Zhenfei's worries increased as the online negativity gradually transitioned offline, affecting the restaurant's business.

Jiang Hui said, "Right now, you need to find a way to clear your name, without getting entangled in more complications."

"Don't worry, I'm currently under constant scrutiny from reporters, so I can't make any moves."

"That reassures me. Without your online fame, you wouldn't need to run around treating patients, just focus on managing the restaurant," Jiang Hui said.

It seemed Jiang Hui still cherished the idea of running a restaurant with Ling Zhenfei and didn't want him to keep running around.

"We'll see. I am a doctor and can't give up practicing medicine," Ling Zhenfei replied.

Just like Ling Zhenfei said, being a doctor meant he couldn't lose faith in his Medical Arts just because others did; that would be unreasonable.

After Jiang Hui repeatedly reminded him, the call was finally ended. Ling Zhenfei, listening to her care, truly missed Jiang Hui. Although she wasn't the most beautiful among the women around him, she cared for him the most.

Jiang Hui's concern differed from Bai Ling's, even though their personalities were similar, Jiang Hui was softer.

Perhaps going through life's ups and downs had taught Jiang Hui something, making her more grateful to Ling Zhenfei, which set her apart from others.

Ling Zhenfei also called Yang Zixuan to inquire about the situation at the Binyang Restaurant.

Similar to what Jiang Hui mentioned, some people were deliberately disrupting by sitting without ordering, but the situation was much better. After all, that street was under the protection of the Triad, and no one dared to disrespect them.

Disrespecting Xi Shan Restaurant was like disrespecting the Triad; after stepping in twice, no one dared to say anything further, because causing trouble would just create problems for themselves.

Yang Zixuan spoke softly, "Big Brother Ling, I want to tell you something."

Ling Zhenfei said, "What is it? Go ahead and tell me."

Yang Zixuan said, "Big Brother Ling, I owe you an apology."

Startled, Ling Zhenfei asked, "Why? What'd you do wrong?"

Yang Zixuan, feeling guilty, said, "I wanted to have your child, but after last time, I realized I didn't get pregnant. What should I do?"

Realizing this was what she wanted to discuss, Ling Zhenfei remembered their passionate night before Yang Zixuan left at the end of the year. She really wanted to have his child.

At the time, he hadn't considered the consequences seriously, so things got out of hand, but knowing she wasn't pregnant actually relieved him a lot.

"Don't worry, we'll try again next time we meet."

Upon hearing this, Yang Zixuan sounded quite happy, "Really? That's great, thank you, Big Brother Ling."

"No need to mention it, silly girl."

After a few more words, they ended the call. Opposite Ling Zhenfei, He Lingxiu looked curiously and asked, "Brother Afei, who were you on the phone with?"

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Ling Zhenfei wasn't sure how much of the conversation He Lingxiu overheard.

"Nothing, just a friend."

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