Chen Jinzhao's blows were measured, not enough to beat Ji Yongqiang to death.
Upon hearing Ji Yongqiang's pleas for mercy, he tossed him aside. Ji Yongqiang begged, "Stop, I promise I won't interfere in your relationship anymore."
"That's not what you just said," Chen Jinzhao chuckled.
Ji Yongqiang, clutching his swollen, reddened cheek, replied, "I was just trying to curry favor with Qin Fengwu. You know, Qin Fengwu is a heavenly talent, who might one day rule the world."
"Then will you stop bothering me in the future?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
"Uh..."
Ji Yongqiang didn't answer directly.
Upon encountering Chen Jinzhao's icy gaze, he quickly averted his eyes and vowed not to trouble Chen Jinzhao again.
Two words—
Hypocrisy!
If Ji Yongqiang ever gained the upper hand, he would undoubtedly continue to pester Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao caught the deep-seated resentment in Ji Yongqiang's eyes and flicked his fingers, smiling, "Indeed, in your eyes, I'm not even qualified to carry Qin Fengwu's shoes."
Just then.
Urgent footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the door, filling Ji Yongqiang with joy.
He immediately scrambled to his feet and yelled at Chen Jinzhao, "I'm telling you, you're finished! The security personnel are in position. Let's see what kind of waves you can make. You, get down on your knees and apologize now. If I'm in a good mood, I might be lenient and give you a chance. Don't be foolish."
"Everyone outside the door, come in!"
The office door was kicked open, and over a dozen security guards poured in, filling the office to the brim.
Ji Yongqiang, with a smug look of a petty villain who had triumphed, pointed at Chen Jinzhao and declared, "This person used violence on campus, seriously violating school rules and regulations, and even societal laws. You, apprehend him immediately."
As he finished speaking.
He looked at Chen Jinzhao with a mocking gaze.
He wondered how Chen Jinzhao would react.
Would he grovel for mercy?
While Ji Yongqiang was lost in these nonsensical thoughts, he gradually sensed something was wrong. The security guards who had rushed in were standing still, showing no intention of acting.
What was going on?
"Move! Why are you just standing there?" Ji Yongqiang bellowed.
He immediately looked at Guo Biao, the leader. Guo Biao was Zhen Hai's deputy, and with Zhen Hai injured and hospitalized, all front-line security personnel were taking orders from him.
"Guo Biao, what do you mean?"
Guo Biao didn't answer immediately. He glanced at Chen Jinzhao before speaking to Ji Yongqiang, "Director Ji, I believe there might be some misunderstanding between you and Chen Jinzhao. You two need to resolve these misunderstandings yourselves; outsiders cannot interfere."
Guo Biao had been present on the night Zhen Hai hosted Chen Jinzhao.
Guo Biao had witnessed Chen Jinzhao's prowess and knew that even if all of them acted together, they wouldn't be Chen Jinzhao's match. Moreover, on the night Zhen Hai was hospitalized, Shi Chengzhi had immediately brought fruit baskets to visit, indicating that Chen Jinzhao had a deep connection with Qian Deshui. In any case, Chen Jinzhao was someone they could not afford to offend.
How could he be compared to a mere Ji Yongqiang?
Ji Yongqiang trembled with anger and roared, "You, you're rebelling? Look at my face, what a mess Chen Jinzhao has made of it!"
Guo Biao still shook his head and sighed, "I'm afraid I can't help you."
"You can go eat shit!" Ji Yongqiang, enraged, swore loudly.
Guo Biao paid him no mind. Instead, he turned to Chen Jinzhao and smiled, "Little Chen, there are things that can be discussed properly. I think you and Director Ji have some misunderstandings that can be resolved through discussion. I don't understand your matters, so it's best for you to settle them yourselves. We'll be going now."
"Take care, Brother Guo," Chen Jinzhao nodded.
With Chen Jinzhao's permission, Guo Biao signaled a retreat, completely disregarding Ji Yongqiang's enraged shouts.
Shortly after.
The office returned to silence.
A chill ran down Ji Yongqiang's spine. He regretted his earlier arrogance.
He still couldn't comprehend how Chen Jinzhao wielded such influence.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao approach him again, Ji Yongqiang threw all pretense of dignity aside and knelt on the ground with a thud, begging Chen Jinzhao to spare him.
Chen Jinzhao placed a foot on Ji Yongqiang's shoulder and said with a faint smile, "Director Ji, weren't you quite formidable just now? I'm just a mere security guard. How could I possibly deserve your kneeling?"
Ji Yongqiang's face turned ashen, and he trembled, daring not to speak, like a stray dog.
"I was wrong."
"I'll never dare to do it again," Ji Yongqiang vowed.
Chen Jinzhao sneered, kicked Ji Yongqiang away, and then sat in the chair, crossing his legs on the desk.
"Director Ji, I know you're eager for revenge. So, I'm giving you that opportunity now." Chen Jinzhao's words stunned Ji Yongqiang. He instinctively felt that Chen Jinzhao was setting a trap, and quickly shook his head, assuring he held no grudge against Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao threw Ji Yongqiang's phone in front of him. "Call for backup. I'll be waiting."
Ji Yongqiang's face showed internal struggle.
He didn't understand the purpose of Chen Jinzhao's actions.
"I'll give you half a minute. If you don't make the call within half a minute, you'll never have the chance again."
Hearing this.
Ji Yongqiang steeled himself and gritted out, "Chen Jinzhao, you said it yourself!"
Chen Jinzhao didn't press further, giving Ji Yongqiang some relief. He immediately found the number for Wu Wen, the principal of Ninghai University, in his contacts and dialed.
The call was answered, much to Ji Yongqiang's delight.
"Principal Wu, something's happened!"
Wu Wen said sternly, "What happened? Didn't I tell you to maintain campus order properly?"
Ji Yongqiang quickly explained, "It's not the campus that's in trouble; it's me. A security guard named Chen Jinzhao burst into my office and beat me up. The security personnel I called to suppress him, surprisingly, colluded with him and simply walked away."
"Wait."
"You said you were beaten by Chen Jinzhao?" Wu Wen's tone grew anxious.
Ji Yongqiang gritted his teeth, "Yes. So, I hope you can use your connections to send Chen Jinzhao to prison."
Wu Wen knew that Chen Jinzhao would never act without cause. There was only one possibility: Ji Yongqiang had provoked Chen Jinzhao. This was a serious matter, and he couldn't stand by and do nothing. He said gravely, "Don't do anything. Don't call the police. I will return to school within half an hour. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand," Ji Yongqiang replied.
Wu Wen immediately hung up.
In fact, he hadn't been on an academic visit to a university in Jiangning at all. He had simply gone out to relax. The excuse of an external research trip was merely to avoid seeing Qin Fengwu.
His expression turned grim, and he muttered, "Ji Yongqiang must have done something outrageous. I already felt that this Ji Yongqiang couldn't control himself, and now something has indeed happened! I can only hope the matter doesn't escalate too much. I wouldn't be surprised if Chen Jinzhao did anything in his rage."
"Prepare the car!"
"We're heading back to school immediately!"