Chapter 96

This was already Liu Yunxuan's third time entering a police station. The first two times were in China, due to the red hair. He didn't expect that the third time would be at a New York police station in the United States.

Charlie didn't stay idle either. He told everyone to say nothing for now and wait for his lawyer friend to arrive, fearing they might say something wrong.

The police also looked at Charlie's credentials; they hated dealing with lawyers the most. They didn't make things too difficult for Liu Yunxuan and the others, but they didn't give them any special treatment either.

Unexpectedly, even this late, there were still quite a few people at the New York police station.

"If we came during the day, there would be even more people," Charlie explained, seeing Liu Yunxuan's confusion.

Charlie's friend arrived quickly and accompanied Liu Yunxuan and the others as they gave their statements one by one.

Indeed, having a lawyer made a difference. They first explained the situation to the lawyer, who then checked if there was anything to be cautious about.

Fortunately, they were all victims and had done nothing wrong, so the statements were taken quickly.

After the statements were completed, Liu Yunxuan learned that the three robbers had been following them since the nightclub, changing three different places.

It was only at the last place that they found an opportunity to act. They were all repeat offenders and, to get a lighter sentence, they confessed everything during the statements.

When they left the police station, the officer told them that although the robbers had confessed, there was still a possibility they might retract their statements. If needed, they hoped the victims would be willing to testify in court.

By the time everything was settled, it was already past 3 a.m.

"Is Michelle's injury serious?" Li Xinyue asked with concern on the way back.

The statements had been taken separately, and they only gathered together when they left the police station. Michelle's hand was already bandaged when they saw her again.

"It's just a superficial cut. It looks like a lot of blood, but it's nothing serious. It will heal in a few days," Michelle replied.

Liu Yunxuan didn't say much. After they came out, he kept holding Michelle's hand, sensing that her wound wasn't serious. His main concern was the psychological shock she had experienced.

On the way back, no one felt like talking, even Charlie was tight-lipped. He had already learned at the police station that the gun was loaded.

"Michelle, it's okay. In the future, we will be more careful when we go out at night," Liu Yunxuan said, looking at Michelle's pale face with concern after they returned to the hotel.

"Yunxuan, don't leave me at night, okay? I'm still scared," Michelle said, hugging Liu Yunxuan tightly.

Liu Yunxuan gently patted Michelle's back and said, "Don't worry, I'll stay with you tonight. No one will hurt you again."

"Yunxuan, it's all my fault. If I had given them the ring, you wouldn't have been in danger," Michelle said, blaming herself.

At the police station, she had been constantly replaying the entire incident. Especially when Liu Yunxuan rushed forward, she was terrified. She feared the robbers would shoot Liu Yunxuan, and even if he was slightly injured, she would never forgive herself.

"I know what I'm doing. I wouldn't have rushed forward if it wasn't the right moment. You know, I have some martial arts skills," Liu Yunxuan said, flexing his muscles.

During his time in the United States, he had eaten a lot of steak and was much stronger than when he was in China.

Seeing Liu Yunxuan's antics, Michelle's mood improved.

They lay in bed, with Liu Yunxuan holding Michelle until they woke up around noon.

Seeing that Liu Yunxuan's shirt was wet from her saliva, Michelle blushed and smiled.

This was only the second time they had slept together, and although nothing happened, they felt closer to each other.

When they finished getting ready and walked out of the room, the others were already waiting outside.

"Xinyue, how did you sleep last night?" Liu Yunxuan asked Li Xinyue, ignoring Charlie's mischievous look.

Li Xinyue's face didn't look good, indicating she hadn't rested well either.

"Big Brother Xuan, I feel much better after a good night's sleep," Li Xinyue said.

She had been terrified yesterday. No one would feel good being threatened with a gun, especially a young girl.

"Andy, if there's nothing else, we'll go back to work after lunch," Robert said, stepping forward.

They had originally just planned to entertain Liu Yunxuan, but the day had been full of ups and downs.

"It's a small matter, don't worry about it. These things are unpredictable," Liu Yunxuan reassured them.

Seeing the atmosphere was still a bit heavy, Liu Yunxuan added, "A little excitement in an ordinary life is not bad, right?"

Liu Yunxuan's words made everyone chuckle, and the atmosphere became much lighter.

"Andy, I'll start gathering information on equestrian coaches today. I'll send you the details when I find suitable candidates," Charlie said, remembering the favor Liu Yunxuan had asked him yesterday.

"It's not urgent. Just review them and send me the ones you think are suitable," Liu Yunxuan said, not in a hurry. Fangfang was still young, so a month or two didn't matter.

They went to the hotel's restaurant and chatted while eating.

"Robert, are there any issues with our taxes this year?" Liu Yunxuan asked Robert.

"There are no issues, everything is handled. Agricultural products receive government subsidies, and with this year's drought, we might even get some refunds," Robert said, taking a bite of his steak. "When you have more funds in the future, you should consider doing some charity work or setting up a foundation."

The United States has strict regulations on large corporate funds. For example, the funds from Liu Yunxuan's Cayman Islands company can only be used for investment, and it's difficult to spend them freely.

Robert had recently suggested that Liu Yunxuan become a U.S. citizen to avoid future complications, but Liu Yunxuan refused. He was here to make money, and changing his nationality would be a step he couldn't take.

"Anyway, you'll handle it. I don't understand these things, so just let me know what I need to do," Liu Yunxuan said, looking at Robert.

Robert was conflicted. Usually, accountants would suggest several tax avoidance methods, and the bosses would choose. Now, Liu Yunxuan was leaving everything to him.

Given the current development of the ranch, profitability was just a matter of time. Even if the beef cattle didn't do well, they could still make some money. With the discovery of truffles, if the yield was high, Liu Yunxuan could pay off the loan in two years and start making a profit.

Considering their good relationship, Robert felt a lot of pressure.

"Don't worry, Andy. If I can't handle it, I can consult my family," Robert said, feeling more at ease. He was just starting his career, and managing such a large amount of funds was quite exciting.

"Don't worry, I understand a bit. When we make money, we won't just keep it in the bank. We'll invest more, so your pressure won't be that great," Liu Yunxuan reassured Robert, seeing his conflicted expression.

"Michelle, have you contacted the bridesmaids? I have at least five groomsmen on my side," Liu Yunxuan changed the topic.

"I have no problem with that. I have many candidates. It just depends on how many groomsmen you have. Luckily, we can buy directly from VERAWANG, so there's still time," Michelle said sweetly, looking at Liu Yunxuan.

"I definitely want to be a bridesmaid," Li Xinyue said, raising her hand.

Seeing Li Xinyue's childlike expression, everyone laughed.

Li Xinyue, being younger, recovered quickly and joined in the conversation, no longer thinking about the events of the previous night.

After seeing off Charlie and Robert, they contacted Jack to book a car back to Houston. Since time wasn't an issue, they didn't need to rent a helicopter anymore.