Chen Jin Chao was very polite and did not tell him to get lost.
The middle-aged man frowned at this and waved his hand, signaling a few soldiers to surround them. He then said, "Apologies, a serious incident has occurred in this area, and no one is allowed in or out."
Although he was very polite, there was an undeniable firmness in his words.
It was like an order.
Bai Mei Zi hesitated to speak, wanting to declare her identity to the middle-aged man, but she was stopped by Tao Qi Yue. Tao Qi Yue shook her head slightly at her, indicating that Chen Jin Chao could resolve this trouble.
Chen Jin Chao stood still, not moving an inch, let alone leaving.
The middle-aged man frowned at this and said, "Young man, I advise you not to be arrogant; it will not end well."
Without a word, Chen Jin Chao presented his identification to the middle-aged man and said calmly, "I'll say it again, get out of the way!"
"Who do you think you are..."
The middle-aged man's words stopped abruptly, and his tone softened.
Bai Mei Zi and Yu Huai Qing were very curious about what the middle-aged man had seen, and what kind of significance Chen Jin Chao's identification held.
Under their surprised and uncertain gazes, the middle-aged man had to salute Chen Jin Chao and say, "General Chen!"
Hearing this address, Bai Mei Zi and Yu Huai Qing were greatly shocked.
They exchanged glances and could see the astonishment in each other's eyes. Bai Mei Zi stuttered, "He, he's actually a general..."
Yu Huai Qing found it even more unbelievable, thinking he was dreaming.
"It's incredible, to become a general at such a young age. Who exactly is he? I've been with him for so long and I had no idea about his identity." He murmured, shaking his head.
"I remember now," Bai Mei Zi's eyes lit up.
"It's rumored that the Su family in Jiangnan has been having a difficult time lately because they've attracted the attention of a certain important figure. Now it seems that important figure is Chen Jin Chao."
Yu Huai Qing nodded.
He looked at Yu Meng Zhi and Tao Qi Yue and found that they were not surprised at all, clearly already knowing Chen Jin Chao's identity.
This made him smile wryly, "It turns out we were the ones kept in the dark."
Bai Mei Zi couldn't help but agree, "Yes, his status is much higher than mine, even more powerful than my brother's."
At that time.
Chen Jin Chao scanned the middle-aged man with a stern gaze. The latter's back was already drenched in sweat, unable to withstand the terrifying pressure Chen Jin Chao exerted.
"Can you let us through now?" Chen Jin Chao asked.
The middle-aged man looked troubled. After saluting, he said with difficulty, "This is the wish of the Su family patriarch. We dare not disobey."
Chen Jin Chao sneered, "So, you can choose not to listen to me?"
"No, no, General Chen, please don't misunderstand!" the middle-aged man said, fearing a misunderstanding.
Chen Jin Chao remained silent, waiting for the middle-aged man to make a decision.
Finally.
The middle-aged man gritted his teeth and said, "You may enter. I will pretend I didn't see anything."
Chen Jin Chao put away his identification and said calmly, "I will bear all the consequences that arise from this."
The middle-aged man's eyes immediately showed a hint of gratitude. He then waved his hand, signaling his subordinates not to obstruct Chen Jin Chao and his group, and finally watched them proceed towards the entrance of the Su family garden.
After a long while, the middle-aged man sighed, "When gods fight, mortals suffer."
After Chen Jin Chao and his group entered the cordoned-off area, Yu Huai Qing said with a wry smile, "Chen Jin Chao, I didn't expect you to be so formidable. If my grandfather had known how terrifying your identity was earlier, he would never have stopped you two. Instead, he would have strongly encouraged it."
"Third Brother, let's not talk about the past anymore," Yu Meng Zhi said.
Yu Huai Qing chuckled, "Meng Zhi, are you already defending Chen Jin Chao? But then again, if that were the case, Grandpa might have used his background to do even more outrageous things."
"The current situation is quite good."
Not long after.
The group finally arrived outside the Su family garden. The area outside the gate had been cleared; there was no sign of pedestrians or cars.
Bai Mei Zi said to Chen Jin Chao, "You can escort us this far. The rest should be resolved by ourselves, to avoid implicating you."
Chen Jin Chao nodded, "Alright."
Bai Mei Zi took a deep breath, then walked alone towards the heavy, dark gate. She ascended the steps step by step! After standing at the entrance for a while, Bai Mei Zi said with all her might, "Bai Mei Zi, daughter-in-law of the Su family, requests an audience with the Su family patriarch!"
"I want a divorce from Su Yuan, and I want to marry Yu Huai Qing!"
"I implore the Su family to agree!"
Creak!
The heavy door was opened from the inside. A group of Su family members stood behind the gate.
The two at the forefront were Su Shan Shui and Su Cang Hai.
The expressions of the two patriarchs were grim, in fact, they were quite grim. Su Shan Shui asked in a deep voice, "Bai Mei Zi, as the daughter-in-law of our Su family, why are you doing such a foolish thing that damages the Su family's reputation?"
"And you've brought another man home?" Su Cang Hai was so angry he almost spat blood.
Bai Mei Zi stood before the Su family members, her figure appearing so fragile.
Yu Huai Qing could not bear to watch. He walked up the steps and stood beside Bai Mei Zi, then directly faced the pressure exerted by Su Shan Shui and Su Cang Hai, saying, "The dignified Su family, bullying a weak woman, don't you think this is a shameful thing?"
Su Cang Hai's face darkened, wanting to have Yu Huai Qing thrown out.
Su Shan Shui, however, completely ignored Yu Huai Qing and said to Bai Mei Zi, "Whatever your request, our Su family can agree to it, as long as you agree not to pursue Su Yuan's mistakes."
Bai Mei Zi's answer was decisive, "As long as I can divorce Su Yuan and they don't make things difficult for Yu Huai Qing, I will agree not to pursue tonight's events."
The pain she had suffered was her bargaining chip!
Su Shan Shui and Su Cang Hai exchanged glances. Su Cang Hai said with a grim expression, "A divorce is possible, but it must be initiated by Su Yuan, not you. And after the divorce, you two can be together, but you cannot get married or flaunt your relationship."
Even at this point, the father and son were still trying to maintain the Su family's face.
Bai Mei Zi's attitude became even more resolute, "First, the divorce is initiated by me. Second, it is not for you to interfere with how Yu Huai Qing and I live our lives, or whether we get married."
The Su father and son fell silent.
Bai Mei Zi was about to propose another condition when a black car drove from a distance and stopped in front of the Su family gate. To be able to drive into this area at this time indicated that the person was either a member of the Su family or a significant figure.
Two figures stepped out of the car; they were clearly the Su brothers.
Su Yuan got out of the car and quickly ran in front of Bai Mei Zi. Without preamble, he slapped her. The sound of the slap was crisp and loud!
Tao Qi Yue and Yu Meng Zhi hurriedly looked at Chen Jin Chao, hoping he would intervene.
Chen Jin Chao frowned, "Wait a moment."
This was their personal matter. Chen Jin Chao found it difficult to interfere, as it would only complicate things further.
Yu Huai Qing suddenly went mad and lunged at Su Yuan!
At the critical moment, Bai Mei Zi covered her face and said to Yu Huai Qing, "Huai Qing, don't fight him. This slap has severed our relationship."
Yu Huai Qing forcibly suppressed his anger, with some resentment in his heart.
Su Yuan stared at Bai Mei Zi with bloodshot eyes and then let out a trembling roar, "Bai Mei Zi, I really want to kill you, you b*tch. Do you really think I wouldn't dare to lay hands on you?"
The bloodstains on Bai Mei Zi's lips were not wiped clean, making her look particularly tragically beautiful.
Facing Su Yuan's roar, she proudly lifted her delicate face and said with a tragic smile, "Isn't that what happened tonight? You didn't manage to kill me, are you particularly disappointed?"
"Since you're here, I'll say what I just said again, I want a divorce from you, Su Yuan!"
"You're not even a tenth of Yu Huai Qing!"