CHAPTER 545: CHAPTER 545: THE IMMORTAL’S TRICK

The following morning, Lan Moke called Wei Xichun, saying she wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.

The call caught Wei Xichun completely off guard.

Lan Moke had been cursing him just yesterday—how did she have a change of heart so suddenly?

Though puzzled, it’s hard for him to refuse an invitation from a beautiful woman.

By five in the afternoon, Lan Moke left work early.

After making arrangements at the hotel, she called Wei Xichun.

"Minister Wei, let’s meet at our usual spot."

After finishing work for the evening, Wei Xichun drove to the Yanxi Hotel.

At the reception, he gave Lan Moke’s name and was escorted to a private room by a hotel staff member.

Upon seeing Lan Moke’s stunningly beautiful face, a flicker of greed gleamed deep within Wei Xichun’s eyes.

Had it not been for the presence of the hotel staff, he might have transformed into a wolf on the spot, pouncing on her.

With food and wine served, the hotel staff left the room.

Unable to hold back any longer, Wei Xichun pulled Lan Moke tightly into his embrace.

"My little sweetheart, I’ve missed you so much."

As Wei Xichun leaned in for a kiss, Lan Moke quickly raised her hand to stop him.

In a coquettish voice, she said, "The night’s still young—don’t rush. If we’re going to do anything, it’s best to eat first."

The teasing tone of her voice made Wei Xichun’s bones feel like jelly.

Returning to his seat with a grin, he asked, "My little sweetheart, why did you call me here today?"

With a sigh, Lan Moke’s face showed a troubled expression.

"Ever since my aunt left, the snobs at the station haven’t paid me any attention. Now, across all of Yanxi Province, you’re the only one who can help me."

Slyly smiling, Wei Xichun pretended to be displeased.

"When I called you yesterday, why were you throwing a little tantrum?"

"Oh, come on. I was wrong, okay? I was just yelled at by that jerk Chen Bin yesterday—I wasn’t in a good mood. Please don’t be mad at me."

"Originally, I was planning to help you for free yesterday. But now... well, that depends on your performance."

Lan Moke immediately stood up and sat herself down in Wei Xichun’s lap.

Pouring him a drink while flattering him, she said, "No problem! Tonight, I promise to take care of you like royalty."

Wei Xichun, endlessly teased, was itching with desire. By the time they finished dinner, Lan Moke was already tipsy and dizzy.

When the two headed upstairs together, Lan Moke would’ve fallen to the ground if it weren’t for Wei Xichun holding her up.

However, the moment they stepped into the room, Lan Moke snapped into sobriety.

As Wei Xichun was about to pounce, she quickly held him back.

"Minister Wei, why don’t you take a shower first? I’ve got a bit of OCD—I can’t stand the smell of liquor."

"Then we can shower together."

As he spoke, Wei Xichun reached to undo Lan Moke’s clothing.

She rolled her eyes at him coquettishly and said, "No way! I’m absolutely not doing it in the bathroom! You go shower first."

Already in the room, Wei Xichun didn’t think much of it.

He haphazardly stripped off his clothes and dashed into the bathroom.

As the sound of running water echoed, Lan Moke messed up the bedcovers.

She quietly cracked open the door and sent a message to Chen Bin.

"I’m in room 1606."

Because of Wei Xichun’s impatience, he finished showering in under five minutes.

To stall for time, Lan Moke had no choice but to go into the bathroom herself.

Meanwhile, down on the street outside the hotel, a police car was parked.

Inside, Cheng Zhuang sat chatting with three other officers.

As soon as a notification sound chimed, Cheng Zhuang immediately said, "Time to work!"

Driving the car to the parking lot below the hotel, Cheng Zhuang and the others approached the front desk.

Flashing his police badge, he said, "Routine inspection—please cooperate."

Then, turning to one of the officers next to him, he said, "You stay here and keep an eye on things. We’re heading upstairs."

Preparing to take the elevator, Cheng Zhuang sent Chen Bin a "ready for action" sticker.

Shortly after, Lan Moke’s phone notification chimed.

She glanced at it before quickly putting her phone away.

She made sure to mess up her hair in the mirror.

During this time, she even ripped a tear into the chest area of her clothing.

After all these preparations, she finally opened the bathroom door.

Smiling seductively, she asked Wei Xichun, "Minister Wei, do I look pretty?"

"Of course you do, my little beauty."

Wei Xichun didn’t understand why Lan Moke had made herself look so messy.

But with his lust fully ignited, he couldn’t be bothered to think too much about it.

As he stepped down from the bed and approached her, Lan Moke suddenly swung the door open and bolted outside.

She screamed aloud, "Help! Help me!"

Lan Moke’s sudden cries for help left Wei Xichun completely dumbfounded.

His mind went blank as he stood there in shock.

Just then, Cheng Zhuang and his team emerged from the elevator, hearing the cries and immediately rushing toward her.

Recognizing Lan Moke’s face, Cheng Zhuang quickly said, "Miss, don’t be afraid. We are the police. What’s going on?"

"Officer, please help me! Someone... someone is trying to force himself on me!"

Lan Moke looked terrified as she spoke.

Her trembling figure was so pitiful it tugged at the heartstrings.

Another officer quickly asked, "Who’s trying to force themselves on you?"

Lan Moke pointed toward the room behind her, shouting, "He’s in that room! Hurry and catch him before he escapes!"

Without hesitation, Cheng Zhuang and his team rushed into the room, instantly pinning Wei Xichun to the ground.

Giving Lan Moke a subtle glance, Cheng Zhuang pointed to Wei Xichun and asked, "Miss, is this the man who tried to force himself on you?"

"Yes, it’s him! Officer, you must seek justice for me!"

Hearing this, Wei Xichun burned with rage and exploded into curses.

"You filthy slut! Who the hell tried to force you? If you keep spewing nonsense, I’ll make you pay!"

Cheng Zhuang didn’t waste any time and immediately pulled out handcuffs, snapping them onto Wei Xichun’s wrists.

Furious, Wei Xichun shouted, "You dare cuff me? Do you have any idea who I am? One phone call from me, and I’ll have your uniforms stripped off your backs!"

Cheng Zhuang ignored him entirely, giving a firm wave of his hand.

"Let him put on some clothes, then take him away!"

Back at the security division, Wei Xichun and Lan Moke were interrogated separately.

Lan Moke was first to recount the events.

She explained how she had received a call from Wei Xichun the previous day, inviting her to dinner.

Being that Wei Xichun was a high-ranking official, Lan Moke didn’t dare offend him and had no choice but to agree.

To show respect, Lan Moke even left work early and voluntarily booked a private room.

But during dinner, Wei Xichun kept pressuring her to drink excessively.

Before long, Lan Moke had lost consciousness, only to wake up and find herself in a hotel room.

It wasn’t until Wei Xichun began tearing at her clothes that she mustered the strength to fight back and fled the room.

After completing her written statement, Cheng Zhuang asked, "Can you guarantee that everything you’ve said is true?"

With a solemn expression, Lan Moke nodded firmly.

"I can guarantee it, and I’m willing to bear legal responsibility for everything I’ve said."