Zhou Jingyan stood up abruptly and bowed to Chen Bufan. "Mr. Chen, I truly had no choice. If I didn't let the Inspectorate release Wen Xingyue, the lives of my family would be in danger. If I told you everything, the consequences would be the same!"
Seeing Zhou Jingyan’s anxious expression, Chen Bufan fell into deep thought. It seemed Zhou Jingyan was caught in the same position as the Chief Inspector regarding Wen Xingyue. On one side was an irresistible force; on the other, a violation of his own duty.
As Chen Bufan remained silent, Zhou Jingyan stood motionless, cold sweat breaking out on his face. Neither Chen Bufan nor the person behind Wen Xingyue was someone he could afford to offend. Facing either one felt like facing the God of Death. He was simply looking for a path to survival on whichever side he could find it.
Chapter 74