noveltune Chapter 168 Preliminary Results
Chapter 168 Preliminary Results
The barbecue sauce making activity is in full swing here.
But the online flame war is still escalating.
The hashtags #ChenYuanFraud# and #GodOfBarbecue# kept teetering on the top of the trending search list.
The aggrieved group clung to their grievances, insisting on explanations such as "the queue at 4 a.m. failed to materialize" and "the conflict between the car accident video and the camping footage." They used strong language and demanded an explanation.
On the other hand, the more rational fact-followers presented evidence such as police reports, medical examination reports, and emergency notices to try and quell public opinion.
But at this moment, they suddenly discovered...
Another group of people quietly emerged.
Many accounts posted similar videos, such as sizzling meat skewers on homemade barbecue sauce, a jar of barbecue sauce, etc., and the captions were all surprisingly consistent.
The sauce made according to Boss Chen's recipe is absolutely amazing, incredibly delicious, even the soles of grilled shoes taste great!
[Boss Chen is a really nice guy. He even taught us how to grill it. When the grilling was done right, the meat was incredibly tender.]
[It's been checked, and Boss Chen Yuan really does have injuries, quite frightening ones. But even so, he's still willing to teach us. That's character; no wonder he's so popular!]
It was only at this moment that both sides suddenly woke up!
Why are they cursing here?
Those who are quick have already started eating!
I feel like I missed out on a fortune!
Before long, a large number of people rushed to the campsite.
When the first group of people followed the location, they found that Chen Yuan could not be found anywhere in the entire camp.
According to an insider, administrator Lao Zhang, the source of this information.
"He's gone! That young man said he was injured and went home with his family to recuperate. But he did leave the recipe for the barbecue sauce. I'll print it out later. If you want some, you can grill it yourselves."
The group looked at each other, frustrated but helpless.
now.
Deep in the layered forest.
In a suite at a five-star resort hotel called Yunxi, the lights were already adjusted to the softest, warmest yellow.
Chen Yuan smelled strongly of barbecue from the smoke.
He took a shower, changed his clothes, and lay down on the large, custom-made mattress.
Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving patches prescribed by the hospital were already applied to her left shoulder and lower abdomen. Su Qingxue brought over a bowl of warm water.
"Those two little guys are asleep. They ate so much, they probably ate too much toasted bread slices at noon and got dizzy from the carbon monoxide poisoning."
Su Qingxue had also taken a bath and was bare-faced, which made her appear even more beautiful and unparalleled.
She changed into a soft, off-white loungewear set, her long hair casually tied back, her eyes showing weariness, yet unable to conceal the heartache in them.
"Senior brother, is it still hurting a lot?"
She sat down next to Chen Yuan, wanting to touch him, but quickly pulled back, afraid of hurting him.
Chen Yuan turned his head to look at her, his voice hoarse from exhaustion.
"The plaster has been applied, and it's much better now. Thank you for your hard work today. If it weren't for your connections, we wouldn't even have a place to rest."
Su Qingxue thought to herself, "Then you should thank my brother properly."
However, she didn't say it aloud. She reached up and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, exuding a rich rose fragrance.
"You're the one who's having a hard time. I've already ordered dinner, and they'll bring it up. You don't need to go out; just lie here. I live next door."
"Do you need me to help you take care of the kids? It's the same whether you take care of one or two."
Chen Yuan took the water glass, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against her soft fingers.
"I think I'll take care of her myself. I haven't spent enough time with Youyou in a long time."
After he finished speaking, Chen Yuan put down his water glass and looked at her intently.
I want to tell you, thank you.
talking.
Chen Yuan tentatively grasped the snow-white, soft hand.
Su Qingxue's eyelashes trembled slightly, but she did not dodge his touch.
Her ears turned red, and her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest.
In such a quiet atmosphere.
Su Qingxue became bolder. She leaned forward slightly and gently rested her forehead on the other person's shoulder.
"I... Senior brother, I really care about you."
After saying that, Su Qingxue felt a pang of regret. She had meant to say "I like you," but for some reason, the words came out wrong. She was still too embarrassed to say it.
Chen Yuan, however, seemed to understand everything. He wrapped his arm around Su Qingxue's shoulders and back, then tightened it slightly.
A deep voice sounded in her ear.
"I know, I know everything."
The leaves outside the window rustled in the wind.
The two finished their dinner.
Su Qingxue then went back to her room to rest.
As soon as the other person left, Chen Yuan's phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.
Chen Yuan pressed the answer button.
"Excuse me, are you Chen Yuan?"
"I am."
"Hello, this is Officer Zhao from the Municipal Public Security Bureau. I'm bothering you at this time mainly to inform you about the current progress of the case."
Chen Yuan didn't expect them to act so quickly.
They immediately perked up their ears.
"Here's what happened. The suspect, Lin Hao, has confessed to the entire incident of being followed and attacked with a weapon in the early hours of the morning after a intensive interrogation this afternoon."
"The surveillance video, the weapon used in the crime, the injuries, and the forensic report have formed a complete chain of evidence. The suspect has confessed to the crimes of affray and intentional injury and is now under criminal detention in accordance with the law."
Officer Zhao's tone was businesslike, revealing an unquestionable rigor.
"That's right. Considering that his actions were premeditated, involving a blunt weapon attack on a vital area, and that the target was a person who has recently received a lot of public attention, the social impact is quite negative, and the circumstances are considered particularly egregious."
"Given that we are currently in a critical period for promoting the city's cultural and tourism image, after communication, the bureau decided to strictly enforce the law, and subsequent sentencing will be strictly in accordance with relevant regulations."
Do you have any objections to this result?
Chen Yuan certainly wouldn't have any objections!
He desperately wants a severe sentence, the heavier the better!
Only in this way can he completely gain the upper hand in his negotiations with Lin Wei.
"No, please convey my gratitude to the investigators."
"Okay, please rest assured and take care of yourself. The subsequent procedures will be carried out in accordance with the law, and we will communicate with you in a timely manner."
"Okay, thank you very much."
"Okay, goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yuan saw the time displayed on the screen.
"8:41."
"Great! Time to sleep!"
……
Almost at the same time.
In the lobby of the case-handling center of the municipal public security bureau branch.
A woman almost stumbled as she rushed through the automatic doors.
This person is Lin Wei.
Besides her, Lin Jianguo, panting heavily, and Zhang Guifang, with red eyes, followed behind her.
Upon receiving the news, Zhang Guifang didn't even stay in the hospital; she put on her coat and rushed to the police station.
As soon as she entered, Zhang Guifang started shouting.
"Lin Hao!"
"Where is my son, Lin Hao?!"