The Yu family members were displeased.
Did this Chen Jinzhao really think he was somebody?
In this setting, what right did Chen Jinzhao have to speak, to make decisions for Yu Mengzhi?
Ridiculous!
Chen Jinzhao looked at Yu Mengzhi.
Yu Mengzhi was moved. Seeing the determination in Chen Jinzhao's eyes, she felt a surge of courage in her heart.
The words at the tip of her tongue were swallowed back.
Chen Jinzhao continued, "What Su Jinghui did was extremely wicked, and it's likely not the first time he's resorted to such vile acts. Furthermore, besides Mengzhi, many other young girls have already been defiled by Su Jinghui. Even if Mengzhi hadn't suffered this, she should still expose Su Jinghui's evil deeds!"
Yu Mengzhi was deeply shaken.
All along, she had thought Chen Jinzhao was just a low-level security guard with no grand ambitions.
At this very moment,
In Chen Jinzhao's eyes, she saw his earnest concern and his steadfast belief—
Justice!
Yu Mengzhi suddenly felt she had nothing to fear. If even a commoner like Chen Jinzhao dared to speak up for justice, why couldn't she, the victim, defend her own dignity?
Chen Jinzhao had already shown her through his actions that he would stand by her side, even if it meant going against the entire world.
A fleeting glance ignited a spark in Yu Mengzhi's eyes.
"Mengzhi..."
Yu Botao spoke.
He was afraid Yu Mengzhi would defy the patriarch's will and anger him.
Yu Mengzhi shifted her gaze from Chen Jinzhao's eyes and met Yu Lingxiao's grim stare. "Grandfather, Jinzhao is not wrong. I not only want to defend my own dignity, but also the dignity of the Yu family."
"Therefore..."
"I believe Su Jinghui should face legal sanctions."
As soon as these words were spoken,
Yu Wendong glanced deeply at his daughter and Chen Jinzhao, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his lips.
As for Yu Lingxiao, Yu Botao, and Su Chengmin, they were utterly shocked. Then, they stared intently at Yu Mengzhi, who had declared she wanted to use the law to punish Su Jinghui, finding it difficult to comprehend why she would make such a decision.
*Crack!*
Yu Shenxing, Yu Botao's eldest son and Yu Lingxiao's eldest grandson, slammed his hand on the table and rose.
He glared at Yu Mengzhi and said, "Little sister, how can you act so impulsively? Uncle Shen told me that you weren't harmed in this incident. We should be merciful when we can. Don't you understand such a simple principle?"
Yu Enze, the eldest son of Yu Zhengzhi, also began to criticize Yu Mengzhi.
In an instant,
Yu Mengzhi became the target of everyone's anger.
As for the pillar of the Yu family—Yu Lingxiao—he remained silent, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts.
The living room descended into chaos, resembling a marketplace.
Facing the furious accusations of everyone, Yu Mengzhi's heart also faltered.
She hadn't expected that she would be treated like this by her own family just for making the right decision.
It was at this moment,
Chen Jinzhao clasped Yu Mengzhi's hand tightly, giving her a sense of security.
Yu Botao said sternly, "Quiet down, everyone! What kind of scene is this with all this shouting? Do you really think this is a marketplace?"
The living room instantly fell silent.
Yu Botao then looked at Chen Jinzhao beside Yu Mengzhi, frowning. "You are the boyfriend Mengzhi mentioned? This is an internal matter of our Yu family, and it's not your place to speak. What are your intentions in instigating discord between Mengzhi and the Yu family with just a few words?"
Yu Mengzhi's heart tightened. Was the Yu family beginning to target Chen Jinzhao?
Although their relationship was just a pretense, in this situation, Yu Mengzhi still stood on the same side as Chen Jinzhao.
Before Chen Jinzhao could speak, Yu Wendong chuckled, "Brother, I think you're mistaken. I find this young man quite good. At least he considers things from Mengzhi's perspective, unlike some people who are blinded by money."
"You..." Yu Botao was furious.
*Bang, bang, bang!*
Yu Lingxiao, enraged, slammed the armrests of his chair three times and roared in a deep voice, "Enough! Have you finished causing trouble?"
Everyone fell silent again.
Anyone could see that the patriarch was truly angered this time.
Yu Lingxiao said coldly, "We will do as Mengzhi says. Send Su Jinghui to the police station and bring him to justice using the law."
The Su grandfather and grandson instantly panicked.
"Brother, you..."
Yu Lingxiao did not intend to respond to Su Chengmin. Shen Liangping, who was standing outside the living room, immediately understood the patriarch's intentions. He led several men in suits into the living room and escorted the Su grandfather and grandson out.
Su Chengmin pleaded for mercy at first, but eventually began to curse loudly.
Not long after,
His voice gradually faded until it disappeared entirely.
The second and third generations of the Yu family cautiously looked at Yu Lingxiao, awaiting his command. Yu Lingxiao took a deep breath and said, "Wendong is right. Mengzhi is the jewel of our Yu family, and now Su Jinghui attempts to tarnish that jewel. Is this not an insult to our Yu family? If such a thing happens again in the future, it will be handled in exactly this manner."
Everyone agreed.
"Mengzhi, are you satisfied?" Yu Lingxiao looked at Yu Mengzhi.
This question carried both inquiry and a hint of rebuke.
Yu Mengzhi didn't know how to respond. Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "The patriarch is wise and just. Mengzhi is very happy."
Yu Lingxiao's eyes flickered as he scrutinized Chen Jinzhao. "You are Mengzhi's boyfriend?"
"Yes, I am."
Chen Jinzhao's expression was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
Yu Lingxiao let out a soft sound of surprise. Having lived for seventy or eighty years, his experience was vast. At first glance, he could already get a preliminary read on a person's character.
According to the investigation, Chen Jinzhao was merely a security guard who had lived at the bottom of society for a long time.
However, how could a commoner from the lower rungs of society possess the audacity that Chen Jinzhao displayed? Anyone else would have been intimidated by Yu Lingxiao's gaze, their eyes darting away and their bodies trembling.
But that was all.
A cold smile appeared on Yu Lingxiao's face. "Good. You're quite something. I have a few things I'd like to discuss with you. Come with me to the study."
Chen Jinzhao said calmly, "I respectfully accept your invitation."
Yu Mengzhi subconsciously held onto Chen Jinzhao's hand. Chen Jinzhao turned to look at her, and she subtly shook her head.
"Don't worry."
"The patriarch is kind and approachable, not a devil who devours people without spitting out bones."
Everyone was speechless.
Only a reckless fellow like Chen Jinzhao would dare to say something like that.
Of course,
Most of the Yu family members looked down on this "muddy leg," scoffing inwardly.
Only Yu Wendong found him increasingly likable, thinking Chen Jinzhao was quite interesting and might even become his ally.
Chen Jinzhao followed Yu Lingxiao into the study.
After closing the door, Shen Liangping stood guard outside, lest Chen Jinzhao make a move on Yu Lingxiao.
"Chen Jinzhao?"
Yu Lingxiao sat down and looked up at Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao nodded.
Yu Lingxiao picked up a few sheets of paper from the desk and read aloud, "Chen Jinzhao, currently 26 years old. His father died early, and he was raised by his mother, Li Qiurong. At 17, he enrolled in Ninghai University, and at 18, during his sophomore year, he enlisted in the army. During his five years of military service, he received a second-class merit award. At 23, he was discharged and subsequently became a security guard for the Gou Chen Group by chance."
"Am I correct?"