In an instant, Lu Pan seemed like a different person.
What was once calm as a mirror turned into a churning, icy sea, his bone-chilling aura making Yanzi shiver.
"Yanzi, apologize!" Nalan Mingyue's expression was grim. She hadn't expected Yanzi to still be so forgetful.
"I..." Yanzi was somewhat reluctant.
Lu Pan's aura terrified her, yet she dared not disobey Nalan Mingyue's command.
"I'm sorry," Yanzi lowered her head and apologized to Lu Pan.
Lu Pan snorted coldly and no longer bothered with her. "Since our engagement is off, Miss Nalan, please leave!"
"Where are you going? I can give you a ride," Nalan Mingyue asked.
"No need," Lu Pan replied with a chilling demeanor.
Nalan Mingyue's brows furrowed slightly, displeased with Lu Pan's attitude.
Before leaving, she turned back to Lu Pan and said, "As compensation, I can agree to one more condition. You can find me at the Nalan family or the Northern Border War Department anytime!"
With that, Nalan Mingyue left the West Sea District police station without looking back.
"Arrogant woman!" Lu Pan was somewhat speechless.
He had initially thought Nalan Mingyue was just a bit cold, possessing the proud spirit of a soldier. He hadn't expected her to be so vulgar.
His identity and status were more than enough to marry her.
As for women of Nalan Mingyue's status, there were plenty eager to marry him, enough to trample his doorstep!
"Sir," Li Wei stepped forward after Nalan Mingyue had left.
"Li Wei, I need you to gather evidence of the Lu family bribing Xie Chou," Lu Pan glanced at Li Wei calmly.
Li Wei trembled and quickly replied, "Sir, please rest assured, I will handle this impeccably."
"Tutu, it's time for us to go!"
Lu Pan called out to another interrogation room. Feng Tu Tu walked out with a giggle.
"Big Boss, this isn't fun at all. The people here are so weak!" Feng Tu Tu wiggled her body as she approached Lu Pan.
"Let's go!"
The two left the police station.
By the roadside, Nalan Mingyue's car wouldn't start for some unknown reason.
Just then, she saw Lu Pan and Feng Tu Tu walking out of the police station.
Yanzi's expression turned disgusted at the sight. "Major General, it's good you broke off the engagement with him. This Lu Pan can pick up other women at the police station; he's clearly not a good person."
Nalan Mingyue frowned, disappointment showing in her eyes. She hadn't expected him to be so openly affectionate with another woman right after their engagement was broken.
"Hmph, men are indeed no good!" Nalan Mingyue averted her gaze, her tone unfriendly.
Yanzi looked at Nalan Mingyue in surprise. This was the first time she had heard her Major General speak ill of Lu Pan.
*Boom*
The next second, the car started.
Nalan Mingyue rolled up the window, no longer paying attention to Lu Pan. "Let's go."
"Major General, should we return to the Nalan residence or the Qingcheng War Department?" Yanzi asked.
Nalan Mingyue thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa's condition has stabilized. Let's go to the Qingcheng War Department first!"
* * *
Not long after leaving, Lu Pan called Yun Chuxue to report that he was safe.
Yun Chuxue sat in her room, looking distraught. Hearing the phone ring, she quickly answered, "Lu Pan, is that you?"
"It's me. I'm out safely, don't worry," Lu Pan said with a smile.
Yun Chuxue breathed a sigh of relief. "This time, it's all thanks to Miss Nalan. I'll have to accompany you to thank her properly another day."
Yun Chuxue assumed that Nalan Mingyue had secured Lu Pan's release.
Upon hearing this, Lu Pan understood why Nalan Mingyue was at the police station – Yun Chuxue had gone to ask for her help.
"Alright." Lu Pan didn't explain, nor did he feel the need to. "You should rest well. I have a few things to deal with, and I'll visit you at the Yun residence tonight."
"Okay, see you tonight."
Yun Chuxue's worried heart finally settled.
* * *
"Big Boss, where should we go next?" Feng Tu Tu asked.
"How's the case investigation going?" Lu Pan asked.
"We've made some progress. This matter seems to be related to Qingcheng East Port Group."
Feng Tu Tu quickly reported her findings to Lu Pan. "East Port Group is Qingcheng's largest shipping company, engaging in regular shipping trade with the East and South Seas."
"The missing individuals all had contact with East Port Group. Further investigation is needed."
Lu Pan nodded. Qingcheng was coastal, so shipping trade with the East and South Seas was not unusual.
"Is East Port Group related to the Lu family?" he asked.
"Three years ago, the Lu family injected one billion yuan into East Port Group, holding a fifty percent stake!" Feng Tu Tu replied.
Lu Pan raised an eyebrow. He had only asked casually, but he hadn't expected East Port Group to actually be connected to the Lu family.
"Then continue investigating. Go," Lu Pan instructed.
Feng Tu Tu accepted the order and left first.
Lu Pan gazed at the distant skyscrapers, a sarcastic expression on his face. "As soon as the new building was acquired, Lu Yuansen was quick to jump out."
"I thought this old dog could hold his own, but it seems he's nothing special!"
As he walked, he stroked the ring on his hand, clearly indicating that Lu Yuansen had no idea what was inside the box left by his grandfather.
"Lu Yuansen, I will slowly sever your left and right arms. Let's see what you do next!"
Soon, Lu Pan arrived in front of a bustling shopping mall.
Silver Harbor!
A highly modern complex, consisting of two hundred-meter-tall main towers linked to a commercial complex at the base.
Even though this complex was built ten years ago, it still followed mainstream design principles today, being one of Qingcheng's most popular malls and office buildings.
Just as Lu Pan was about to go upstairs, he saw Mo Shiyao walk out of a nearby coffee shop, wearing high heels.
Lu Pan initially intended to ignore her, but Mo Shiyao quickly caught up and called out to him.
"Lu Pan, I know you have reservations about me, but I am your sister's sister after all. Don't you want to know where my sister went from me?"
Mo Shiyao looked at Lu Pan with a smile.
Lu Pan paused. He might not care about Mo Shiyao, but he cared about Mo Ziyan.
Seeing Lu Pan stop, Mo Shiyao revealed a triumphant smile. "What are you doing here? Are you buying something? I'm quite familiar with this place. Whatever you buy, I'll accompany you?"
Ever since she had unexpectedly learned that Lu Pan's identity was not simple, she had been trying to find an opportunity to approach him, wanting to win him over before Mo Ziyan could.
But Mo Shiyao had never had the chance. Today, while out with her friends for coffee, she happened to see Lu Pan entering Silver Harbor alone.
As a result, she abandoned her friends and rushed out, afraid of missing the opportunity to be alone with Lu Pan.
"Where did Ziyan go?" Lu Pan asked.
Mo Shiyao pouted, sounding a little wronged. "Why are you being so harsh? I'll tell you about my sister, and you accompany me shopping. This is a fair trade, isn't it?"
Seeing Lu Pan unmoved, Mo Shiyao hatched another plan and said playfully, "I see you've never given your sister anything. You must not know what she likes. Come on, I'll help you pick out some gifts for her."
Lu Pan said nothing, but walked towards Silver Harbor.
Mo Shiyao was delighted and quickly followed him with her high heels clicking.