Chapter 122: A Clear Conscience Needs No Defense!

Liu Kaifeng paused for a moment, then turned back to look at Xiao Yu, saying coldly, "Director Xiao, you had better keep those words for yourself to chew on slowly!"

As if in response to his words, the office door suddenly swung open. Two police officers stepped in, and one of them walked straight up to Xiao Yu, asking coldly, "Are you Xiao Yu?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly. The officer produced an arrest warrant and presented it to her, stating flatly, "Xiao Yu, your company is suspected of violating food safety regulations. We from the public security bureau are here to request your cooperation with our investigation."

Liu Kaifeng looked at Xiao Yu with a triumphant sneer, his sharp gaze then shifting to Chen Feng. He let out a mocking laugh: "Chen Feng, do you see this? If you don't obediently hand over the recipe, you'll be next!"

Chen Feng cracked his knuckles, a cynical smile appearing on his face. "What is it, Liu Kaifeng? Is your backside feeling better already? Do you need a few tough guys to take care of your 'physiological needs' again?"

"You—what are you trying to do?" Seeing Chen Feng walking toward him, Liu Kaifeng instinctively retreated a few steps, his face showing a flash of terror. The psychological shadow Chen Feng cast over him was profound; he kept threatening Chen Feng, hoping to break free from that fear, but whenever Chen Feng showed the slightest bit of aggression, Liu Kaifeng was instantly reduced to his original, cowardly self.

"Chen Feng!" Xiao Yu shook her head slightly at him, then turned to the officers and said calmly, "I will go with you. However, I need five minutes to settle some matters. Please step outside."

"Very well," the officer nodded.

Chen Feng turned his gaze back to Liu Kaifeng and said coolly, "Liu Kaifeng, you’d better clear out, too. Don't make me lose my patience with you."

"You!" Liu Kaifeng wanted to retort, but in the presence of the police, he couldn't even have his bodyguards use force. He could only stomp his foot in frustration and sneer, "Chen Feng, I want to see just how long you can remain so arrogant!"

With that, Liu Kaifeng turned on his heel and stormed out of the office.

For a moment, the vast office was left with only Chen Feng and Xiao Yu.

"Sister, what are you planning to do next?" Chen Feng asked, looking at Xiao Yu with concern. He hadn't expected the police to move so quickly. Although Xiao Yu had mentioned this was a flaw she had deliberately exposed, he had no idea how she intended to play it out. Moreover, he feared that by tomorrow, the whole country would know about this. Could Xiao Yu truly protect herself?

"Do what must be done. You go ahead and participate in 'The Ultimate Food God,'" Xiao Yu said, smiling at him. "There is only one round left; you must give it your all!"

Chen Feng frowned. "But, Sister Xiao..."

Xiao Yu smiled and gestured for him to stop. She picked up her phone, quickly dialed a number, and said calmly, "Get everything ready. In three days, you can release the content."

"Understood," a very polite voice responded from the other end.

"A video?" Chen Feng asked, feeling puzzled. "What video?"

"You'll know when the time comes," Xiao Yu replied with a faint smile. She didn't hurry to explain but instead began making a series of methodical calls, issuing one directive after another to ensure the company would continue to function normally even in her absence.

Once she finished, Xiao Yu offered no resistance and left the office with the two police officers.

Chen Feng frowned, still deeply worried, but seeing Xiao Yu’s calm and composed demeanor, he felt a slight sense of relief.

In fact, the speed at which the controversy surrounding the "Explosive Beef Balls" spread exceeded even Chen Feng's expectations. Less than an hour after Xiao Yu was taken away, major news portals were already headlining the story. The involvement of a star like Stephen Chow, combined with Xiao Yu’s status as a celebrity entrepreneur, the popularity of "The Ultimate Food God," and the fact that Chen Feng was a top national college entrance exam scorer—all these elements combined made it impossible for the story not to go viral.

What left Chen Feng speechless was that the surge in popularity of this news had actually earned him quite a few achievement points. He felt quite dazed, unsure whether to praise the system or curse it.

"Damn, I only bought those 'Explosive Beef Balls' because of Stephen Chow’s name. Who knew this would happen? Totally unexpected!"

"These black-hearted merchants, using inferior beef for a tiny bit of profit—it's despicable!"

"Stephen Chow is in big trouble now, and that guy Chen Feng—how does he even have the face to continue in 'The Ultimate Food God'? He's absolutely shameless!"

"Boycott them! We must boycott these unscrupulous merchants!"

Alone in his hotel room, Chen Feng scrolled through the news. The comments were almost universally negative. In just an hour, there were tens of thousands of messages, and they were growing like a snowball. Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at it and saw it was Fang Yue. He picked it up immediately and said softly, "Yueyue, are you looking for me?"

"Chen Feng, I... I saw the news. Are you going to be okay?" Fang Yue’s voice was filled with concern.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Chen Feng smiled at the phone and said earnestly, "The police haven't even finished their investigation yet. Besides, I'm just a partner; I wasn't involved in any of the production processes. Don't let this little thing trouble you."

"But," Fang Yue hesitated, then whispered, "What about Sister Xiao? How could she use inferior beef? Will she be arrested? Could she even be sentenced to prison?"

Hearing Fang Yue’s concern for Xiao Yu, a smile touched Chen Feng's lips. "Rest assured, she will be fine too. Think about it—she has weathered so many storms; would such a small matter really bring her down?"

While he comforted Fang Yue, he felt a lingering worry, yet he knew clearly that he was the one who must not lose his composure.

"Okay!" Fang Yue nodded. Just as she was about to say something else, Chen Feng said gently, "I have another call coming in, let's talk later."

"Alright," Fang Yue replied obediently. "Chen Feng, please take care!"

"I will," Chen Feng said, hanging up before answering the other call.

It was Lu Rui. Before Chen Feng could speak, Lu Rui cut in: "Chen Feng, I saw the news. Did something go wrong with the 'Explosive Beef Balls' you and Xiao Yu partnered on?"

"Yes," Chen Feng replied earnestly. "Uncle Lu, Sister Xiao has just been taken away by the police."

Lu Rui sighed. "I’ve already heard. Chen Feng, I'm afraid there is nothing I can do about this."

"Oh?" Chen Feng was surprised. Lu Rui continued helplessly, "The matter has blown up too much. It’s known across the country now. I can't suppress this. I’ve just learned that at least a hundred people have reported symptoms of food poisoning. It’s classified as a major incident; I can't bury it."

Chen Feng let out a soft breath. Before he could speak, Lu Rui continued, "However, rest assured, Chen Feng. You are only a partner and were not involved in the production side. With my influence, I can guarantee you remain unscathed. That is the only thing I can do."

"Uncle Lu, can you answer one question for me?" Chen Feng asked, squinting his eyes.

"Ask away," Lu Rui replied quickly.

"I believe you have known Sister Xiao for a long time. Tell me, if Sister Xiao says she can handle this herself, what is the probability that she can resolve it?"

Lu Rui fell silent for a moment before saying seriously, "If Xiao Yu says she can handle it, then the probability is over ninety percent. I know that woman too well; she never fights a battle she isn't prepared for."

"I understand," Chen Feng smiled. "Uncle Lu, I don't know what she has up her sleeve, but I trust her ability."

Hearing this, Lu Rui chuckled. "The way you put it, I’m actually starting to look forward to the outcome. Regardless, take care of yourself in Donghai. If things get too difficult, come back to Jiangzhou."

"No need," Chen Feng shook his head, smiling. "The competition for 'The Ultimate Food God' isn't over yet. How could I go back with my tail between my legs? Uncle Lu, thank you for your concern. My conscience is clear; if they want to come after me, let them try!"