"Shameless!"
Yu Mengzhi was still intently listening to Chen Jinzhao's words when she unexpectedly found him teasing her. Enraged, she yanked Chen Jinzhao's hand away.
Xu Yaoyao giggled uncontrollably.
One was a passionate young man, the other a cool-on-the-outside but warm-on-the-inside proud CEO.
It had to be said, these two were quite a match.
Yu Mengzhi immediately changed the subject, asking Chen Jinzhao how to deal with the current messy situation.
Chen Jinzhao glanced at the few female college students trembling on the sofa, waving them away. However, before they left, he specifically instructed them not to reveal anything that happened today.
This was to avoid unnecessary trouble.
The female college students thanked Chen Jinzhao profusely, filled with gratitude.
"What about Su Jinghui and Sun Hanfei?" Yu Mengzhi felt a headache coming on when she thought of these two.
Chen Jinzhao said expressionlessly, "These two are utterly wicked and deserve to die. If you ask me, we should just send them to the police station. The crimes they've committed are too numerous to detail, and it's not for us to decide."
Xu Yaoyao nodded in agreement.
Yu Mengzhi, however, had some reservations and hesitated to make a decision.
Su Jinghui, having regained his senses, heard their discussion and turned deathly pale. He scrambled forward, appearing before Yu Mengzhi and desperately begging for mercy.
"Mengzhi, don't call the police!"
"If you call the police, my life will be ruined. We grew up together, and are you really going to watch me spend the rest of my life in prison?"
"Can you give me a chance?"
"If you let me off this time, I promise I'll never bother you again and I'll obediently withdraw from Gou Chen."
Su Jinghui cried, his nose running and tears streaming down his face, which evoked some pity in Yu Mengzhi.
However.
Yu Mengzhi was a rational person.
She shook her head and said, "One must receive punishment for the crimes committed. A household cannot be without rules, and a nation cannot stand without law."
Upon hearing this, Su Jinghui completely collapsed and continued to wail incessantly.
Yu Mengzhi turned to Chen Jinzhao and said, "You call the police."
Just as Su Jinghui had said, they grew up together. Yu Mengzhi felt some lingering sentiment, and having Chen Jinzhao call the police would greatly alleviate the heavy burden on her heart.
Chen Jinzhao nodded, "Alright!"
Before he could even dial three digits, a group of people in suits suddenly burst through the door, instantly making Chen Jinzhao wary.
When Yu Mengzhi saw these people, she said to Chen Jinzhao, "Don't be nervous, they are from my Yu family."
"Miss, are you alright?" A middle-aged man stepped forward and inquired about Yu Mengzhi's well-being with concern.
The middle-aged man was named Shen Liangping, a trusted subordinate of Old Master Yu.
Over the years, with the Yu family as his backing, he had accomplished many significant deeds in the shadowy underbelly of Jiangnan and was deeply favored by Yu Lingxiao.
In other words, Shen Liangping was the shadow of the Yu family.
Shadows only exist in the light; they disappear without a trace in the darkness. When it was inconvenient for the Yu family to personally intervene, this shadow, Shen Liangping, would operate in the darkness, clearing obstacles for them.
"I'm fine," Yu Mengzhi shook her head.
Shen Liangping breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that you're alright. I can rest easy."
"And this gentleman is..."
Shen Liangping looked at Chen Jinzhao. Yu Mengzhi stated plainly, "He is my boyfriend, Chen Jinzhao."
"So, it's the future son-in-law. A pleasure to meet you." Shen Liangping gave the impression of being refined and elegant, yet Chen Jinzhao detected a fierce glint in his eyes, clearly indicating he was no ordinary person.
His hands were likely not clean.
Chen Jinzhao had always disdained such individuals.
Serving as a shadow for such aristocratic families, his actions were bound to be shady, and he had undoubtedly committed numerous heinous deeds.
Shen Liangping caught the hint of disgust in Chen Jinzhao's eyes and felt a touch of amusement.
Did this kid really think he was the Yu family's son-in-law?
Chen Jinzhao wasn't worthy!
Shen Liangping extended his hand, signaling for a handshake with Chen Jinzhao, intending to put him in his place.
Chen Jinzhao glanced down at Shen Liangping's calloused palm and shook his head, "My hand is injured, so I can't shake hands."
In reality.
He simply didn't want to dirty his hands.
Shen Liangping chuckled dryly, his emotions unreadable, "Since Young Master doesn't wish to shake my hand, so be it."
Yu Mengzhi, with her keen senses, immediately perceived the mutual animosity between the two. However, she couldn't say much at the moment.
Shen Liangping continued, "The Old Master already knows about this matter and wishes for me to escort both Miss and Young Master back. As for Su Jinghui and Sun Hanfei, they must also be brought back to the family estate."
"The Su family is also here."
"How they will be dealt with, the Old Master will decide."
Chen Jinzhao chuckled inwardly.
Did the Yu family think they were the rulers of Jiangnan?
Xu Yaoyao, who had always abhorred injustice since childhood, disliked this kind of domineering family behavior even more. She waved her hand and said, "You all can handle the rest. I need to get back to school anyway."
"Brother Jinzhao, remember to look for me in the future."
Shen Liangping remained silent, but someone had already blocked Xu Yaoyao's path. Chen Jinzhao moved instinctively, preparing to act, but Shen Liangping stepped aside, blocking Chen Jinzhao's way.
"She probably can't leave."
"The Yu family wants to understand exactly what happened and doesn't want this matter to get out."
Xu Yaoyao let out a sarcastic laugh, "Is your Yu family this overbearing?"
Shen Liangping smiled thinly, but didn't relent.
Chen Jinzhao and Xu Yaoyao both looked to Yu Mengzhi. The reason they hadn't taken action yet was because these were Yu family members, and they didn't want to make things difficult for Yu Mengzhi.
For some reason.
If it were before, Yu Mengzhi wouldn't have found the Yu family's actions problematic. She had grown up under these rules.
But now...
She vaguely felt that the Yu family was indeed too overbearing.
After a brief moment of thought, Yu Mengzhi said to Shen Liangping, "Uncle Shen, let her go. She is my friend and will not speak of this matter."
Shen Liangping shook his head, "That might not be possible. It is the Old Master's wish."
Yu Mengzhi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then reopened them, "My intention is for her to leave. I do not wish to repeat myself."
"I will speak to Grandfather myself."
Shen Liangping was surprised by the young lady's newfound assertiveness.
After all, Yu Mengzhi had always been most obedient to Yu Lingxiao since childhood. Yet, he had clearly told her it was the Old Master's wish, and Yu Mengzhi was expressing her strong dissatisfaction.
The young lady had changed.
Shen Liangping opened his mouth, wanting to explain further, but Yu Mengzhi's patience had long since run out.
"Uncle Shen, don't force me to say unpleasant things."
Yu Mengzhi had never been this resolute with her own family members.
This was the first time.
Shen Liangping looked at Yu Mengzhi deeply and finally relented, "Since this lady is the young lady's friend, we naturally won't obstruct her. However, we will need to send someone to ensure her safety."
The implication was—
She could leave, but she would be monitored.
Yu Mengzhi completely lost her temper.
"Are you deaf?!"
"Or did you not understand what I said? No one is to stop her, and no one is to monitor her!"