Soon, the police arrived.
In fact, they arrived a little too quickly, reaching the scene within ten minutes.
This clearly exceeded Wang Qiran's expectations. Was someone pushing things behind the scenes?
During these ten minutes, Wang Qiran, out of curiosity, took a look around, including the kitchen. It was relatively clean, at least Wang Qiran could confirm it was much cleaner than his own kitchen in his rental.
Even if it were considered unclean, at most it would result in a temporary closure for rectification, not complete ruin.
"Officers."
There were quite a few people who arrived, a whole squad. The leading captain jogged over quickly, saluted them, and then gestured to the officers behind him, apprehending everyone on the premises, including the proprietress.
Their demeanor suggested that a serious crime had just occurred.
"As we were on our way, we happened to review some records. This establishment has received numerous complaints, and it's rumored that illegal dealings are taking place here. We will be taking everyone back for questioning. Thank you, officers."
After everyone was taken away, the young captain approached them again and saluted: "Subsequently, our precinct will award the three of you a commemorative banner to commend your actions."
How strange.
Wang Qiran was even more perplexed.
Such an event could warrant a commemorative banner?
He couldn't help but scrutinize the young captain. When the captain spoke, his gaze would occasionally dart towards Dongfang Jingjing.
Ah, I see.
He understood instantly.
It turned out that the captain was speaking to them and acting with such haste purely out of respect for Dongfang Jingjing.
Needless to say, their rapid arrival must also be related to Dongfang Jingjing.
Otherwise, following normal procedures, it would typically take ten to twenty minutes, or even longer depending on the distance.
This speed made it hard not to suspect that they had already been waiting in the vicinity.
"Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Dongfang Jingjing, feeling nothing out of the ordinary, simply thanked the captain.
After the police had left, Wang Qiran, while observing the two of them, finally spoke, "Who exactly are you two? I initially thought you were just wealthy, but now… it seems… you're more than just wealthy?"
Wang Qiran pondered.
"The Dongfang family, apart from being rich, what else is there?"
Dongfang Jingjing asked curiously, "What's so strange about that?"
Wang Qiran knew she was from the Dongfang family, but he had never heard that the Dongfang family of Shanghai possessed such peculiar abilities.
Or perhaps…
He wasn't privy to such information?
Dongfang Jingjing showed no surprise at Zhuge Lan's earlier actions, clearly indicating she had witnessed such feats frequently.
This further suggested that the Dongfang family harbored individuals who, upon appearing, could make the world seem like a fantasy novel, complete with extraordinary figures.
"No… it's just now, that 'Luan Jin Tuo' you mentioned, it seemed very powerful. What is that?" Wang Qiran asked curiously, though he didn't expect Zhuge Lan to tell him anything.
This must be some kind of secret weapon, he mused.