"Shen Lang, that brat is truly damned. Because of him, the engagement ceremony was utterly ruined."
After Shen Lang and his group left, the guests quickly followed. Chu Zhanpeng looked at Chu Ge, full of rage, and said.
"Dad, don't do anything rash. Brother Shen Lang isn't as simple as you think."
Chu Ling'er knew her father had his ways and kept a group of 'cleaners' to do dirty work for him. But Chu Ling'er also knew that Shen Lang was someone her father's men couldn't afford to provoke.
"Yes, Old Chu, you're being foolish. Look, earlier, whether it was Little Zhao, or Qi Tuojiang who sat with him, or Kong Wudao, they all treated Shen Lang with extreme caution. He has a significant background."
Chu Zhanpeng's wife, Lin Ziyuan, was also an intelligent woman. She had seen everything just now and knew Shen Lang was far from simple.
At the very least, Shen Lang's position as Director of the Criminal Investigation Department was not something a businessman like Chu Zhanpeng could afford to offend.
"Hmph, I'm afraid of him?"
Chu Zhanpeng said angrily, "He ruined our alliance with the Zhao family! I must avenge this deep hatred. I will deal with this brat sooner or later."
After speaking, Chu Zhanpeng looked at Chu Ge, but when he saw Chu Ge's calm and expressionless face, he immediately roared, "You wretched girl, you got what you wanted, didn't you? Are you happy now?"
"Dad, I don't know what you're talking about. But since the person I was supposed to marry has been arrested, can I leave now?"
Chu Ge looked at Chu Zhanpeng expressionlessly, said softly, then tore off her engagement gown, revealing white clothing underneath.
Chu Ge didn't look at her mother or her sister. She strode out of the hotel.
"You wretched girl, where do you think you're going? Come back here!"
After Chu Ge left, Chu Zhanpeng roared, "Do you still have any respect for me as your father?"
However, Chu Ge walked forward, not even looking back.
"Dad, please calm down. Don't be angry."
Seeing Chu Zhanpeng's fury, Chu Ling'er quickly pleaded, "Today is Sister's engagement day, but something like this happened. Sister might be in a bad mood. She might have gone out to clear her head and will be back soon. I'll go persuade her."
With that, Chu Ling'er ran out after Chu Ge.
"That wretched girl, Chu Ge, why didn't she die back then..."
After Chu Ling'er left, Chu Zhanpeng said with a sinister gaze.
"Old Chu, it's been almost twenty years. Why do you still hate her so much?"
Lin Ziyuan sighed, "She is our biological daughter after all. No matter what grudges or hatred there are, don't be like this."
"Wretched girl, a lone star of calamity. The day she was born, her grandfather died in a car accident. When she went out to play, she even caused her brother's death. Our Chu family truly doesn't know what sin we committed to attract this cursed creature."
Chu Zhanpeng's eyes were cold as he said, "Even if she doesn't marry Zhao Shengtian, she must marry someone from the Zhao family. Not only must we expel this cursed creature, but we must also maximize her value."
"Shen Lang, what are you doing here?"
While Chu Zhanpeng was secretly plotting, Chu Ge had already left the hotel. However, when Chu Ge appeared at the entrance, she found Shen Lang standing there, chewing on a cucumber with large bites.
"Waiting for you!"
Shen Lang looked at Chu Ge and said with a smile.
"Weren't you on duty?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Chu Ge said with surprise.
"The person has been caught. Afterward, my subordinates will handle the follow-up interrogation and investigation. I don't need to worry about these things."
Shen Lang said with a smile, "Sometimes, as a leader, you don't need to micromanage. You just need to let your subordinates play to their strengths."
"You're the first person I've ever met who can describe laziness so elegantly."
Chu Ge looked at the man before her and found his gaze indescribably gentle. At this moment, Chu Ge's icy heart began to melt.
She couldn't remember the past events between her and Shen Lang, but she was certain they had known each other.
"Shen Lang, I haven't eaten all day. I'm hungry."
Chu Ge looked at Shen Lang and said with a hint of grievance.
"What do you want to eat? I'll treat you."
Hearing Chu Ge say she was hungry, Shen Lang remembered the days they begged together. Back then, he would often say this to Chu Ge.
And every time Chu Ge heard this, she would give him all the food she had painstakingly begged for, claiming she had already eaten.
Those were the worst of times, yet also the best of times.
"I want roasted whole lamb, and it must be authentic prairie lamb."
Chu Ge said, "There's a farmhouse villa on the mountain opposite your Martial Guard Department. The roasted lamb there is from the grasslands, and the meat is very delicious."
Shen Lang nodded upon hearing this, "Then let's go there."
"Okay, wait for me. I'll go get the car."
Chu Ge said with a smile, then took out her car keys and quickly drove her red Rolls-Royce. She got out of the driver's seat, tossed the keys to Shen Lang, and said, "I'm a bit tired, I don't want to drive. You drive."
"Alright!"
Shen Lang took the keys, got into the car, and quickly stepped on the accelerator, driving Chu Ge away.
Chu Ling'er, who arrived shortly after, saw this scene and sighed, her heart aching.
Shen Lang drove Chu Ge to the farmhouse villa twenty minutes later. After parking the car, they walked in with Chu Ge.
Chu Ge had likely been here more than once before, so upon seeing her, someone quickly came out to greet them.
"Miss Chu Ge, you're here. Please come in."
Two beautiful waitresses saw Chu Ge and hurried over, their faces respectful.
Soon, the two waitresses led Shen Lang and Chu Ge to a pavilion in the center of an artificial lake.
"Shen Lang, I am the owner of this establishment. This is my exclusive dining spot. I come here to sit once a month."
After entering the pavilion, Chu Ge said to Shen Lang with a smile.
"It seems you and that girl Chu Ling'er are truly sisters. You both like running restaurants."
Shen Lang said, slightly surprised.
"No, I don't like running restaurants. I just like eating roasted lamb."
Chu Ge looked at Shen Lang and smiled, "I don't care how much money I make, and I don't care if I lose money. As long as I can come here to sit and eat roasted lamb when I'm upset."
"Alright... that's what you call rich and willful."
Shen Lang had seen Chu Ge's profile before and knew she worked for a foreign company with an annual salary of tens of millions. Therefore, even if the restaurant operated poorly and lost money, it wouldn't be a big deal for her.
However, Shen Lang was unaware that while he was speaking, a man in black, carrying a long black case, appeared on a lookout point to the southwest of the pavilion. As he slowly lowered his sunglasses, a pair of eyes colder than a viper's were revealed.
"Shen Lang, your good days end here."