Jiang Chao and Lin Yujiao hadn’t expected Chen Feng to be so unsparing, directly laying bare the truth.
Lin Yujiao knew Jiang Chao was wealthy and influential. Clasping his hand, she tugged at it anxiously, reminding him not to act rashly. At the sa ti, she quickly tried to smooth things over with a forced smile at Jiang Chao, whose face looked unpleasant, "Brother Chao, my boyfriend is just like that, prone to jealousy, don’t take it to heart. I appreciate your kindness deeply, but I’m happy running my shop here and plan to marry my boyfriend in the future, start a family, and live a peaceful life. Thank you."
Jiang Chao fixed a fierce glance at Chen Feng for a mont before laughing loudly, "Yu Jiao, your new boyfriend seems rather narrow-minded. Isn’t it normal for to show so care after all these years? Getting jealous over this... what will happen when you serve male custors in the shop? Will he get angry then? If so, you might as well not bother with the business.
Your character and beauty are wasted in this backwater with him. I suggested you open a store in the county or city out of genuine good intentions. If you ever think about it, you can call anyti. If you’re short on money, I can lend it to you, fifty or sixty thousand, anyti you need."
After finishing his piece, he sauntered slowly to the shop’s entrance with a swagger, then turned to Lin Yujiao and said, "If you change your mind, rember to call . I’m leaving now."
"Brother Chao, take care."
Jiang Chao nodded, giving her a reluctant glance before he turned and left, taking out his car keys to unlock the vehicle, settling himself into the G5 driver’s seat. He rolled down the window and took one last longing look at Lin Yujiao, still clutching Chen Feng’s arm, before he started the car and drove away.
"Chen Feng, what was that just now? Do you realize how offensive you were?"
As the rcedes sped away, the smile vanished from Lin Yujiao’s face, and she quickly withdrew her hand from Chen Feng’s arm, expressing her dissatisfaction with his previous words.
Chen Feng rely smiled with indifference, "People like him will keep pestering you if you don’t stand your ground. There’s no need to be overly polite. That is, unless you still have so feelings for him."
"To hell with that! Why would I have feelings for him? If I did, would I have asked you to co help out?" Lin Yujiao glared at him, annoyed.
"Then why be so polite to him?" Chen Feng countered.
Hesitating for a mont, Lin Yujiao said, "He used to be involved in shady dealings, monopolizing the gravel business across several towns. He backed out of the gravel business when it beca less profitable, but he still holds a stake in a quarry and knows many people in the local society. Now, he also owns a packaging plant and a furniture factory that are both very profitable. With his wealth and influence, not to ntion his connections in both the legitimate and the underworld, how could we, the average folk, afford to offend him?"
At a ti when he was penniless and had no other troubles, Chen Feng would have felt apprehension at encountering such a person and certainly wouldn’t have considered confronting him directly.
However, Chen Feng seed unfazed now, saying with a cavalier air, "We live in a society governed by law. No matter how rich or influential he is, he must abide by the law, or else the prison gates are always ready to welco him."
Rolling her eyes, Lin Yujiao remarked dismissively, "You’re still too young."
Chen Feng confidently asserted, "You really don’t need to be afraid of people like him. The more you fear them, the more they will take advantage of you. With his mind set on sleeping with you, your welcoming smile every ti you et him will only make him think he still has a chance and ensure he never leaves you alone.
If you firmly reject him, giving him no quarter, then if he has any sense, he’ll stop harassing you. If he continues, you can simply call the police. He wouldn’t dare use force on you directly. A wealthy man like him isn’t short of won; unless it’s absolutely necessary, he certainly wouldn’t resort to violence. There’s no need for you to be afraid of him."
Lin Yujiao responded irritably, "What if he really does try to force himself on ?"
"Then you call the police. Isn’t that obvious? Even a three-year-old knows that."
"So, I’d still be at a disadvantage."
Chen Feng thought to himself, you’ve been married before; if he forces himself on you once and ends up in prison for a few years because of it, that wouldn’t be such a loss, right?
"First, the likelihood of that is quite small. Unless it’s under specific conditions, like if he takes you out for drinks and dinner alone, gets you drunk, drugs you or sothing. Otherwise, is he really going to kidnap you and force himself on you? He’s got a business and money now; he wouldn’t do sothing so stupid over you.
Secondly, the more soone like him has been through in society, the more timid he becos. It’s like the saying goes: the older the gangster, the smaller the nerve. The bold ones have either been shot or are still locked up. We’re in a new era now, even those involved in organized cri don’t dare use violence recklessly. At most, they puff themselves up to scare people like you who are easily frightened. Once exposed, they face a heavy hand. The crackdown on organized cri isn’t just talk.
So, you really don’t need to worry about him. These wealthy individuals always bear original sin. You understand? Their success is founded on illegal and unethical ans; it cannot withstand scrutiny. A single report or investigation into other illegal activities would land them in prison."
After hearing Chen Feng’s explanation, Lin Yujiao nodded thoughtfully, "Maybe you’re right. But I’m still a woman, and I have no man to rely on now. With soone like him, it’s best to avoid trouble whenever possible."
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