Xu Nianqing wanted to see Chen Jinzhao the least right now.
This was her most desperate moment, and she didn't want Chen Jinzhao to see her in this state. However, the moment she saw Chen Jinzhao, other thoughts also arose in Xu Nianqing's heart.
Chen Jinzhao's eyes flashed. He saw the slap mark on Xu Nianqing's cheek and her almost torn shirt, and a chilling aura emanated from him!
He strode quickly to Xu Nianqing and shoved Chu Zixiong to the ground.
Without even looking at Chu Zixiong's furious face, he urgently asked Xu Nianqing if she had been harmed further. After a moment's hesitation, Xu Nianqing shook her head, which finally made Chen Jinzhao breathe a sigh of relief.
Perhaps it was a premonition.
After they parted, Chen Jinzhao felt an inexplicable unease in his heart, which led him to think of escorting Xu Nianqing home.
Then he saw Xu Nianqing being pushed into a Mercedes-Benz.
"It's good that you're alright," Chen Jinzhao said.
"Your face..."
There was a very obvious slap mark on Xu Nianqing's right cheek. Under Chen Jinzhao's concerned gaze, Xu Nianqing's mood was extremely complicated. "I'm fine. How come you're here?"
Chen Jinzhao frowned. "It's already red and swollen, how can you be fine?"
"I, I'm really fine," Xu Nianqing said stubbornly.
Chen Jinzhao hesitated, swallowing some words of concern. Then he said to Xu Nianqing, "Is he one of Ning Fei's men? Daring to lay a hand on you, he must be tired of living."
At this moment, Chu Zixiong finally recognized Chen Jinzhao.
He had only seen Chen Jinzhao in photos before and had never actually met him. Hearing Chen Jinzhao's words, Chu Zixiong roared, "Chen, you dare to ruin my good deed, I'm not done with you."
Chen Jinzhao kicked him, his chest caving in.
"Last time you hired Hong Fulong to buy my life for three million, I haven't settled the score with you yet, and you've come knocking on my door yourself." Chen Jinzhao's words made Chu Zixiong's expression change slightly.
Something was wrong!
Hadn't Hong Fulong already been rounded up by the military? How would Chen Jinzhao know these details?
Chu Zixiong insisted that none of it had happened and said fiercely, "I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't force Xu Nianqing. This is just a transaction between her and me. Xu Mingzhi owes me fifty million, and I proposed a favorable repayment plan, which Xu Nianqing has already agreed to. Ask her if you don't believe me!"
"Xu Nianqing, quickly tell Chen Jinzhao that you agreed voluntarily!"
Chen Jinzhao knew what was going on with his toes. Chu Zixiong was just using Xu Mingzhi to force Xu Nianqing to agree. It seemed fine on the surface, but it also constituted violent intimidation.
As for the fifty million...
Chen Jinzhao also felt a headache. His entire net worth didn't even amount to fifty thousand yuan. Where would he find the money to pay Xu Nianqing's debt?
The image of Yu Mengzhi flashed in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it.
Even if Yu Mengzhi could afford the money, Chen Jinzhao would never ask Yu Mengzhi for help. If Yu Mengzhi were to get involved, it wouldn't be a matter of money anymore.
His thoughts returned to the present.
Chen Jinzhao snorted coldly, "Then what about the slap mark on her face?"
Chu Zixiong stammered, unable to answer.
Chen Jinzhao was about to make another move when Xu Nianqing suddenly stepped in front of him, stopping him from attacking Chu Zixiong. This surprised both Chen Jinzhao and Chu Zixiong.
"Nianqing, move aside," Chen Jinzhao said with a frown.
Xu Nianqing shook her head and said weakly, "Chen Jinzhao, this is our family's matter. Third Master Chu is not wrong. I did agree to their terms. It's only right to repay debts. Thank you for your kindness, but please leave now."
Taking responsibility for her own actions, Xu Nianqing didn't want Chen Jinzhao to get involved.
Moreover, she had always owed Chen Jinzhao, not the other way around.
If she let Chen Jinzhao help her again, she would never be able to repay him in her lifetime.
Chen Jinzhao looked directly into Xu Nianqing's eyes and found that her usually clear eyes had become dull and lifeless, with glimmers of despair appearing from time to time, indicating that Xu Nianqing's heart was on the verge of breaking.
"No."
Chen Jinzhao shook his head.
"Even if you don't want me to interfere, I won't stand by and watch. The military emblem on my chest does not allow me to tolerate the rampant growth of evil."
Xu Nianqing looked at Chen Jinzhao in surprise.
Chu Zixiong cursed, "Who the hell do you think you are? I told you this is consensual, so why are you interfering? I heard you're a soldier? You're using private violence, that's an aggravating offense!"
Chen Jinzhao looked deeply at Xu Nianqing and raised his hand to cover her slightly trembling red lips.
"Wait for me here for a moment."
"I'll figure out the money problem. For now, I'll deal with him."
"Trust me."
Before Xu Nianqing could say anything, all she saw was Chen Jinzhao's retreating back.
Chen Jinzhao had no interest in talking nonsense with Chu Zixiong. He looked down at this dog of the Ning family and said, "You've been blabbering with me for so long, you're just waiting for reinforcements to arrive, aren't you? Where are they?"
Chu Zixiong struggled to get up from the ground and grinned sinisterly, "You're quite smart. You figured that out."
*Clang!*
A large group of people stormed into the conference room from outside.
Their faces were fierce and menacing, making Xu Nianqing involuntarily break out in a cold sweat for Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao tilted his head, sizing up these people, then turned back to look at Chu Zixiong playfully, "Didn't Hong Junhui tell you I'm a tough character?"
Chu Zixiong's face darkened. "Of course, he did. He also said you were skilled in martial arts. But I think he might have been too useless, and his subordinates are all incompetent good-for-nothings."
"My subordinates are different. These are brothers who have gone through thick and thin with me."
In other words, battle-hardened!
Some of them even had a few lives on their hands, which was Chu Zixiong's confidence.
Chen Jinzhao remained silent. Chu Zixiong thought he was scared and said with a smile, "I forgot to tell you something. Before you entered Tianxiong Hotel, I had someone turn off the surveillance. Even if something happens here, no one will know."
He pointed at Xu Nianqing and said, "Miss Xu, if I recall correctly, she's your ex-girlfriend?"
"Then it's perfect..."
"I will make you kneel aside and witness the process of me and her falling in love."
Xu Nianqing's scalp tingled upon hearing this. Chu Zixiong was truly a despicable person, his mind filled with such disgusting thoughts. She carefully counted Chu Zixiong's men; there were seventeen of them, all tall and extremely muscular. In front of these men, Chen Jinzhao appeared frail and unlikely to be their match.
Just then.
She stepped forward again, standing shoulder to shoulder with Chen Jinzhao.
"Third Master Chu, let him go."
"I agree to the terms you proposed earlier!"