CHAPTER 417: CHAPTER 417: JUMPING INTO THE YELLOW RIVER CANNOT CLEAR YOUR NAME_1

Qin Zhengyu was just starting to enjoy himself when a group of police officers suddenly burst in, leaving him completely dumbfounded.

A police officer rushed forward, kicked Qin Zhengyu, and barked, "Don’t move! Everyone, hands on your heads and squat down."

"You... you kicked me?" Qin Zhengyu raged.

"Captain, there are still people inside."

"Quick, catch him! Don’t let him run!"

Chu Hao broke out in a cold sweat, feeling as if a hundred thousand goddamn alpacas were stampeding through his head. My first time seeking the Great Treasure Sword, and I run straight into a crackdown on prostitution. I must have forgotten to check the almanac before leaving home today!

What frustrated him the most was that he hadn’t actually done anything. He had just been chatting with a girl from Europe and America and was about to make a move when the police arrived.

It’s over. Brother Hao’s lifelong reputation is ruined.

The police charged in, shouting, "Nobody move!"

I can’t let them catch me, Chu Hao thought, considering escape. Dealing with a hundred of them wouldn’t be a problem anyway.

At this moment, a number of onlookers gathered, all guests from nearby rooms.

Among them were two girls—weren’t they Tang Mo and Fang Jingxue?

Someone laughed, "What a joke, getting caught like this. He must have been set up."

"No kidding! Who knows who he pissed off? Getting caught in a place like this... talk about rotten luck."

Tang Mo chuckled, "You people in Anli City really know how to have fun. Whoever reported them must really have it in for them."

Fang Jingxue snorted coldly, "People like him deserve to be caught. Men are all trash."

Just then, a surprised shout came from inside the room, "Catch him! That man is running out!"

Everyone was startled. Was he trying to resist arrest?

Tang Mo and Fang Jingxue sneered. To think someone would actually try to resist arrest! If we hadn’t come across this, we might have ignored it. But now that we have, we really must teach him a lesson.

After all, both women were trained martial artists. Who could possibly escape their grasp?

Chu Hao ran out, wearing only his boxer shorts, sprinting towards the main entrance.

Suddenly! A shout: "Chu Hao?"

"Little Master?"

Chu Hao froze, turning his head to witness a scene that nearly made him collapse.

The two who had called out his name—weren’t they Tang Mo and Fang Jingxue?

Right now, I feel like vomiting blood. I could just kill Qin Zhengyu! You can’t screw someone over this badly! What kind of utter mess is this? Chu Hao despaired.

Running into acquaintances in a situation like this... even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t wash me clean now.

Tang Mo, in particular, was furious, her face an ugly mask of anger, her Inner Strength practically crackling as it threatened to erupt. She had come to Anli City specifically to find Chu Hao.

The result? He’d had his phone off for a week and was unreachable. And who would have thought this Wang Ba Dan would be here, cavorting with some girl!

Fang Jingxue was also stunned. The man being arrested was their Little Master, Chu Hao?

She felt her mind go blank from shock. The person she admired so much, caught doing something like this? It was like a bolt from the blue.

"DING... Host has achieved Shocking Pretentiousness, obtaining 900 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao cursed aloud, "Damn you, System! Dishing out Pretentiousness Points at a time like this? Are you mocking me?"

System: "Not mocking. Merely pitying the Host."

Chu Hao: "..."

Chu Hao couldn’t care less anymore. So what if they were acquaintances? It was still better than getting caught. He resumed his sprint towards the entrance.

Tang Mo blocked the doorway. She knew these police officers couldn’t stop Chu Hao, and she roared, "Chu Hao! You have the nerve to do it, but not the courage to admit it?"

But the thing is, I didn’t even do anything! Chu Hao thought frantically.

Seeing Chu Hao still charging towards her, Tang Mo grew anxious. Chu Hao’s strength was too formidable; she was no match for him. If he was truly set on escaping, no one could catch him.

Tang Mo, alarmed and angry, shouted, "If you dare run out, I’ll tell Qinglian!"

Chu Hao skidded to a halt, frozen in place.

"Tang Mo, you dare!" Chu Hao said, incensed.

Tang Mo replied coldly, "What wouldn’t I dare?"

Right, what wouldn’t she dare? This girl always had a fiery temper, Chu Hao thought.

Several police officers pounced, pinning Chu Hao to the ground and snapping handcuffs on him.

Tang Mo also breathed a sigh of relief, her expression dark and ugly. She turned and walked away.

Fang Jingxue also left, her demeanor screaming, "I don’t know you." It was utterly mortifying.

Chu Hao could only look to the heavens in speechless despair. That girl Tang Mo actually used Yi Qinglian to threaten me!

Soon, Chu Hao, Qin Zhengyu, and the girls were all taken back to the police station.

Qin Zhengyu, utterly dejected, said, "Brother Hao, I... I’m so sorry."

Chu Hao’s face was grim. "Someone set us up. It was that Zhang Chuan from before."

Qin Zhengyu became agitated and seethed, "That Wang Ba Dan! Once I get out, I’ll kill him!"

"Kill who? Why do you look so familiar?" the police officer in the passenger seat of the car asked, frowning.

Qin Zhengyu quickly said, "My father is Qin Shanchuan. Pal, how about you let me go? We can just pretend this never happened."

The officer was surprised. "You’re Qin Zhengyu?"

"That’s right."

The officer said resignedly, "I’m afraid it’s too late. Someone has already informed your father. He’s waiting for you at the station right now."

Zhang Chuan... It was definitely that guy, Qin Zhengyu thought in despair. He’s really not giving me any way out!

Before long, the entire group was brought in for booking.

Chu Hao was utterly depressed, squatting in the iron-barred cell, listlessly drawing circles on the floor.

The girl from Europe and America approached him and offered some comfort, "Sir, don’t worry. At most, it’ll be a fine and some detention."

Chu Hao forced a smile that was uglier than tears.

Qin Shanchuan arrived, his face terrifyingly dark. He knew his son had been set up; how could the boy act so carelessly, without any precautions?

Seeing Qin Zhengyu already had him fuming, but when he laid eyes on Chu Hao, he was completely dumbstruck and then nearly exploded with rage.

"You Wang Ba Dan! I’ll beat you to death! It’s one thing for you to screw up alone, but to drag Master Chu into this? I’ll whip you senseless!"

Qin Shanchuan charged into the cell and began to mercilessly thrash Qin Zhengyu.

"Ah! Ah! Dad, I’ll never do it again!"

"How did I father such a good-for-nothing son!"

The other police officers watched with amusement. Only Qin Shanchuan would dare beat someone up right inside the police station.

A moment later, Qin Shanchuan hastily said to Chu Hao, "Master Chu, I’ll get you out of here immediately. Don’t worry! This whole mess is on Qin Zhengyu, this kid alone. It has nothing to do with you."

Chu Hao felt a pang of regret. I should have just run when I had the chance. To think I’d let Tang Mo threaten me.

He had calmed down considerably and was about to leave the cell when he saw two girls entering the police station—it was Tang Mo and Fang Jingxue.

Fang Jingxue wore an expression of embarrassment and helplessness. Facing her Little Master, she was truly at a loss. Getting caught this time was a massive humiliation.

Tang Mo’s expression was still furious. She clenched her teeth and said, "Chu Hao, you jerk! Do you know Qinglian is waiting for you? She’s been unconscious for days! You... you infuriate me!"

Chu Hao’s expression changed instantly. "What happened?"

Tears welled in Tang Mo’s eyes. "Why should I tell you! Even if Qinglian died, you wouldn’t care, would you?"

CRACK!

The handcuffs on Chu Hao’s wrists suddenly snapped apart, broken by his own strength.

His expression became terrifyingly grim, like a pool of stagnant water. The surrounding air instantly plunged by tens of degrees, making everyone shiver violently.

"DING... Host has achieved Astounding Pretentiousness, obtaining 900 Pretentiousness Points."