Meng Ning's worried and anxious expression made Fu Tingxiu feel quite good. He took her hand and said, "Don't worry, everything will be fine. Even if it comes to a lawsuit, I have friends who are lawyers. Today is our first time watching a movie together, let's not let unrelated people spoil it."
The incident had already occurred, and worrying further was futile.
This was Fu Tingxiu's first time inviting her to see a movie, so Meng Ning naturally didn't want to dampen the mood. She nodded along as they entered, resolving to talk to Gu Changming after the movie ended if he really intended to sue Fu Tingxiu. She couldn't let Fu Tingxiu be dragged down because of her.
A big company like Shengyu Group could definitely affect Fu Tingxiu's future if an employee got involved in a lawsuit.
Fu Tingxiu led Meng Ning to their seats. Meng Ning realized that, unconsciously, they were growing closer and holding hands had become a habit.
Fu Tingxiu had chosen a romance movie, and most of the audience were couples. The cinema was dimly lit, making it hard for anyone to notice private actions between couples, like holding hands or a quick kiss, which were quite common.
In this atmosphere, Meng Ning began to experience the feeling of being on a romantic date. She felt sweet inside and looked forward to what was to come.
Fu Tingxiu, like other boyfriends, bought popcorn for Meng Ning and held her hand with his free one. He liked holding her hand - it was soft and smooth.
As the movie started, the scenes were quite direct and ambiguous. A couple was passionately kissing in a rental room for a good ten seconds. Meng Ning blushed intensely at this scene.
She stole a glance at Fu Tingxiu, who was watching seriously with no visible reaction on his face except for tightening his grip on her hand subconsciously.
Meng Ning quickly looked away as the scene changed. Whether it was the high temperature in the cinema or something else, her palms were sweating continuously. She felt too embarrassed to ask Fu Tingxiu to let go, so they continued holding hands throughout.
As a romance movie, there were plenty of ambiguous scenes, and by the end of it, Meng Ning's face was burning hot, and her heartbeat hadn't calmed down.
She could only rely on eating popcorn and drinking coffee to ease herself. This movie was quite torturous.
It was also a trial for Fu Tingxiu. He hadn't expected so many ambiguous scenes in the movie. He shouldn't have brought Meng Ning to the cinema; they should have watched it at home.
While they were watching the movie, Gu Changming had already gone to the hospital for a medical examination and had reported the incident to the police. He couldn't let this matter go.
Just as Fu Tingxiu and Meng Ning finished watching the movie and came out, two police officers approached Fu Tingxiu.
"Someone has accused you of intentional injury. Please come with us," they said.
When Meng Ning saw the police officers, she was completely flustered. She hadn't expected Gu Changming to be so despicable—clearly, he had started the trouble yet shamelessly called the police.
"Officers, this is all a misunderstanding..." Meng Ning pleaded anxiously, "That person provoked first; my husband was only protecting me."
The police officer replied sternly, "Regardless, assaulting someone is wrong. The victim has been examined and classified as having sustained a level two serious injury. There's also surveillance footage as evidence. Adults must take responsibility for their actions."
"Officers..."
Meng Ning wanted to plead further, but Fu Tingxiu intervened, "Meng Ning, you go home first. I'll go with them and be back shortly."
Meng Ning was deeply worried but had no choice. She watched as Fu Tingxiu got into the police car with them.
Once the police car left, Meng Ning quickly called Qin Huan. He was the only person she could think of who might be able to help.
Upon hearing that Fu Tingxiu had been taken away by the police, Qin Huan initially thought it was a joke, "Ningbao, how could Fu Tingxiu be taken away by the police? That's impossible."
"It's true. Gu Changming, that despicable person, accused Fu Tingxiu. Fu Tingxiu only knocked out one of his teeth, but the hospital classified it as a serious injury level two. Will Fu Tingxiu go to jail? Huanhuan, do you know any lawyers?"
She needed a good lawyer to defend Fu Tingxiu.
After hearing the whole story, Qin Huan was furious at Gu Changming's actions.
"Ningbao, for now, you go back home. Fu Tingxiu will be back soon."
Gu Changming was just one person; he couldn't shake the foundation of the Fu family.
Meng Ning shouldn't worry about Fu Tingxiu now; she should worry about Gu Changming.
Why did Gu Changming have to provoke Fu Tingxiu of all people?