On the way back to Longjing Residence, Yang Chen attempted to say a few words to Lin Ruoxi, but she drove with a frosty expression, completely ignoring anything Yang Chen said, as if he didn't exist at all.
Faced with Lin Ruoxi, who had once again turned into the icy goddess of the snow-capped mountains, Yang Chen could only helplessly squint his eyes and rest in the car. He knew very well that some of the things he had said at the Blue Bay Hotel had irritated his sensitive wife. Although he had refrained from saying much at the time to reject Xu Zhihong, now that the act was over, her dissatisfaction had erupted.
They finally arrived at the entrance of the villa, and Lin Ruoxi coldly said, "Get out of the car."
"Don't you want to go back?" Yang Chen asked curiously.
"I have something to do, you go back first."
"Oh..." Yang Chen looked at Lin Ruoxi meaningfully and chuckled, "So, President Lin also needs nightlife. You should have told me earlier. Haha, I'm generous and won't get jealous."
Even though Lin Ruoxi felt it unnecessary to explain herself to this vile rascal, she felt it would be too unjust if he started thinking wildly. With a furrowed brow, she replied, "I have something to do, but it's not what you're thinking."
Yang Chen wore an expression of "I know it well" and slowly got out of the car, waving to Lin Ruoxi, saying, "Have a good time."
Lin Ruoxi couldn't be bothered with him any longer, swiftly turned the car around, and left the villa.
Watching the taillights disappear, Yang Chen revealed a pensive expression. He naturally didn't believe that a woman like Lin Ruoxi would easily go to a nightclub. When he first met her at the bar, it was probably one of the few times in her life that she had been drinking at a bar. But now, at such a late hour, where could she be going?
After returning to his room, Wang Ma attentively brought a plate of sliced watermelon. She took care of this "imposter" son-in-law quite thoughtfully, as if treating him as her own.
After taking a refreshing cold shower, Yang Chen intended to get a good night's sleep. However, at that moment, his phone began to ring...
Yang Chen didn't really know many people. Besides Lin Ruoxi and Wang Ma, the only ones who knew his number were Rose and the Li family, whom Yang Chen had deliberately informed, thanks to the phone given to him by Lin Ruoxi.
As Yang Chen looked at the caller ID, he saw that it was Li Jingjing calling.
At the thought of that shy girl, whose nature was as gentle as water and silently devoted to him, a warm feeling surged in Yang Chen's heart. He answered the call and softly called out, "Jingjing."
"Brother Yang...," Li Jingjing's voice trembled slightly, as if it was difficult for her to speak.
"I'm here. What's wrong?" Yang Chen asked, suppressing a chuckle.
"Did I disturb your sleep?" Li Jingjing asked anxiously.
"Yes, actually, I was just dreaming about you, and then you called," Yang Chen couldn't help but joke.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before Li Jingjing chuckled and said, "Brother Yang, you're such a joker. Be careful not to let your wife hear that."
Hearing Li Jingjing's genuine laughter, Yang Chen also felt a bit relieved. He was afraid that Li Jingjing couldn't handle the pressure and would be melancholic. It seemed that although the young girl was a little sad, she was quite strong.
"Hehe, there's nothing to be afraid of. But you, calling so late, must have something important to tell me, right..."
Li Jingjing fell silent again for a while before whispering, "Brother Yang... I'm... I'm scared..."
"Scared? Scared of what?" Yang Chen asked with confusion.
"It's Chen Feng, that person came to our house today and said that I should be his girlfriend, or else he would ruin my dad's business," Li Jingjing's voice became choked with sobs, indicating that she had already cried before, hence the slight trembling in her voice.
Yang Chen's eyes narrowed, his voice becoming deeper, "Jingjing, explain the situation clearly, what happened?"
Li Jingjing seemed to sense Yang Chen's change and calmed down a bit. She gradually explained the whole story.
The incident began the morning before yesterday when Li Jingjing accompanied her father, Old Li, to the vegetable market. While Old Li was running the stall, Li Jingjing was buying vegetables. In the past, Li Jingjing had either been studying at university or doing internships elsewhere, so now she had truly returned to this area in Zhonghai. So when Li Jingjing appeared at the market, introduced to everyone by Old Li, many people saw her for the first time.
Coincidentally, Chen Feng, who had nothing better to do, came out with a few hooligans to cause trouble. When he saw the beautiful and innocent-looking Li Jingjing, he immediately decided that he wanted her to be his girlfriend. Chen Feng was cunning and didn't directly confront Li Jingjing. Instead, he made it clear that if she didn't agree, her father's business would suffer, and their family in the Western District would have no chance of a good life.
Old Li's family were ordinary people and didn't dare to provoke Chen Feng. After all, his father, Chen Dehai, had a hand in both the legal and illegal activities and was a veteran senior member of the Red Wisteria Society in the Western District.
Indeed, in the past two days, Old Li's stall couldn't operate, and Li Jingjing was even monitored when she went to school to teach. When she returned home, Chen Feng urged her and asked her to make a decision quickly.
The Li family was shocked and terrified at the thought of sending their only precious daughter into the clutches of the Chen family. Relatives and friends, upon hearing that they had offended the Chen family in the Red Wisteria Society, dared not offer any help. As for reporting to the police, the Li family didn't dare either, as it would mean openly opposing the Chen family.
After listening to Li Jingjing's words, a fire began to ignite within Yang Chen's heart, a fire that was difficult to suppress. He had initially planned to deal with the underworld affairs in the Western District and take care of Chen Dehai and his son in a few days. But now, it seemed that he had to change his plans and start with the Chen family.
"Jingjing, don't cry. Things will be resolved. Trust me, Brother Yang," Yang Chen consoled her.
Li Jingjing still had tears in her eyes. A young girl from an ordinary family like hers had no way to cope with such a situation other than crying. If she wasn't desperate, she wouldn't have called Yang Chen for help. Although she knew that Yang Chen was skilled, she couldn't guarantee whether he could solve her problem.
"Brother Yang, please don't do anything foolish. I heard that the Chen family has many guns in their house!" Li Jingjing suddenly remembered something and anxiously reminded him.
"Hehe, don't worry. I'll be going to Zhonghai No.1 Middle School in a few days to see you teach. You can see if I'm missing any limbs then," Yang Chen laughed. "It's getting late, Jingjing. Go to sleep. I will handle these matters for you. Don't tell your parents. Everything will be resolved after tomorrow."
"Really?" Li Jingjing's voice held a hint of surprise.
"Have I ever lied to you, Jingjing?"
"Well... Brother Yang, please be careful," Li Jingjing whispered, still unsure of what Yang Chen would do but offering a gentle reminder.
After hanging up Li Jingjing's call, Yang Chen pondered for a moment before dialing another number on his phone.
A lazy and seductive voice came from the other end of the phone, "Darling... why suddenly remember to call me at night..." Only someone as enchanting as Rose would call him "darling" with such a mesmerizing voice.
Yang Chen took a deep breath, thinking of Rose's supple and voluptuous body, and immediately wanted to fly to her bed to relieve his desires before doing anything else. However, when he thought of Li Jingjing's helpless tone, he dismissed those thoughts and straightforwardly said, "I need information about Chen Dehai and his residential address, as detailed as possible."
To deal with Chen Dehai, it was only natural to seek information from his enemies. Fortunately, Rose, the president of the Red Rose Society and a sworn enemy of the Chen family in the Western Alliance, was the person most familiar with Chen Dehai.
Rose was a woman who knew how to make a man feel at ease. When she heard Yang Chen's serious tone, she didn't ask too many questions. After a brief pause, she simply said, "Alright, I'll send it to your email right away."
Yang Chen smiled with satisfaction. "Rose, my dear, you're so thoughtful. Wait for me tonight. Once I finish the task, I'll come to you."
"Deal, no backing out," Rose laughed cheerfully, showing no interest in the potential dangers of Yang Chen's mission. It was as if she was already convinced that the Chen family father and son had been sentenced to death!