Chen Jinzhao was a little at a loss.
Yu Mengzhi's words struck a chord with him. After all, who could truly see through matters of the heart?
Most were blinded by their own involvement.
Yu Mengzhi spoke again, "I've decided on you for this lifetime. Can you give me a chance? Jinzhao, I beg you to look at me properly..."
Chen Jinzhao turned and looked down into Yu Mengzhi's eyes.
Yu Mengzhi stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. Chen Jinzhao's head buzzed as if it would explode. Perhaps this was the sweetness of romance, making him almost lose himself.
He had never seen Yu Mengzhi so proactive either.
Half a minute later.
Chen Jinzhao looked down at Yu Mengzhi, her face flushed crimson. Yu Mengzhi lowered her head shyly but still stubbornly said, "What I want is not just this."
Love was an addictive drug, making her unable to extricate herself, almost losing her way.
"Yu... Mengzhi, I think we're developing too fast. Can you give me more time? You know, my situation is a bit special." Chen Jinzhao wouldn't even flinch when facing fierce enemies, but in front of Yu Mengzhi, he kept blinking, clearly feeling guilty.
Chen Jinzhao didn't want to be an irresponsible man.
On one side was Xu Nianqing, gentle like a spring breeze and fine rain, and on the other was Yu Mengzhi, passionate like a roaring fire. He was caught in the middle, unable to break free.
Yu Mengzhi's mind also conjured up the image of Xu Nianqing, and her expression changed slightly. Chen Jinzhao sighed, "I know what I'm saying might sound a bit scummy, but I still have to tell you, if I had to choose between the two of you, it would be very difficult. So please give me some time to think it over by myself, and then I'll give you both an answer."
"Otherwise—"
"It would be irresponsible to you and to her."
To Chen Jinzhao's surprise, Yu Mengzhi did not seem unhappy. Instead, she said readily, "No matter what decision you make, I won't leave you!"
She had set her heart on Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao patted her head, "Don't say such foolish things."
"It's getting late, you should rest."
Yu Mengzhi, still like a child, held onto Chen Jinzhao, refusing to let go. Chen Jinzhao could only say, "Then, I'll sleep in your living room tonight. You won't be scared then, will you?"
"Okay, it's a deal!" Yu Mengzhi exclaimed happily.
"Wait a moment, your clothes are dirty. Let me get you a new set."
Yu Mengzhi quickly returned, placing a brand new set of clothes on Chen Jinzhao and examining him, remarking on her excellent taste. Chen Jinzhao found the clothes fit him perfectly. Before he could ask how, Yu Mengzhi said, "I secretly bought these for you online and never had the chance to give them to you. Now's the perfect opportunity."
Before he could say 'thank you,' Yu Mengzhi raised her hand and covered Chen Jinzhao's lips.
"No thank you."
"Such polite words make us seem like strangers. I don't want to be your friend, I only want to be your woman."
After saying these words, Yu Mengzhi felt they were a bit improper and quietly looked at Chen Jinzhao, asking, "Am I being too forward? Will you dislike me from now on?"
Chen Jinzhao burst into laughter.
He had to admit.
Yu Mengzhi in this state was indeed quite adorable.
When he was with Yu Mengzhi, Chen Jinzhao's mood was at its happiest.
That night.
Chen Jinzhao slept honestly in the living room, with no impropriety between him and Yu Mengzhi.
While they were enjoying their quiet time, Ninghai was experiencing the most intense 'earthquake' in decades. Yu Lingxiao was taken away for investigation, and Tao Zixing and his son voluntarily surrendered themselves to the provincial authorities. This uncovered an extremely vast network of interests, forcing the province to immediately send reinforcements to Ninghai.
Overnight, Ninghai was completely transformed.
Many high-ranking officials were taken away, and Zhou Linghui was found to have hanged himself at home.
Of course.
Whether it was voluntary or not, was another matter.
In addition, some retired elders were also implicated in this case, and the scandal even spread throughout the entire Jiangnan region.
The Ye family came first, then the Yu family.
Almost the entire land of Jiangnan was plowed twice, causing widespread panic, as people worried they might be taken away for investigation at any moment.
At the same time.
Qin Fengwu stayed up all night after learning that Yu Lingxiao had been taken away.
He did not intend to get Yu Lingxiao out; instead, he planned for Yu Lingxiao to die in prison. To outsiders, the Yu family and the Qin family seemed unrelated, but only Qin Fengwu knew that he had been sending people to infiltrate the Yu family all these years. Some of the things Yu Lingxiao had done so smoothly were due to Qin Fengwu's covert support, something even Yu Lingxiao was unaware of.
This was also what worried Qin Fengwu.
However, the news from Ninghai almost drove Qin Fengwu mad. The prison personnel had been completely replaced, and it was said that some had been temporarily transferred from the Jiangnan Military Region.
This was to prevent any foul play.
Qin Fengwu smoked two packs of cigarettes overnight, his throat almost burning. At dawn, he took a deep breath and called his home in the capital, requesting that his grandfather help him suppress this matter!
As long as he could extricate himself from this incident.
Qin Jianguo agreed.
The Qin family had such an outstanding descendant, so they had to protect him. Therefore, the Qin family planned to find a scapegoat to quell the storm.
This also made Qin Fengwu breathe a sigh of relief.
He had almost collapsed within a week of taking office. If such an incident had occurred, he would have become a laughingstock. He muttered grimly, "What exactly is going on? Ever since I came to Jiangnan, I seem to be having trouble adjusting to the environment. Perhaps I should make a pilgrimage to Mount Tai. Maybe it will change my luck."
As everyone knew.
Mount Tai was the place where ancient emperors performed the Feng Shan ceremony, and the aura of emperors was strong there.
Ten years ago, Qin Fengwu visited Mount Tai once, and after that, his career soared uncontrollably. Therefore, Qin Fengwu planned to retrace his steps from ten years ago and ascend Mount Tai again.
At this moment.
Qin Fengwu's private phone rang, causing his brow to furrow.
"Hello."
"What is it now?"
His tone was clearly filled with impatience.
On the other end of the line was the person Qin Fengwu had arranged to monitor Yu Mengzhi. He said, "Young Master Qin, after Yu Lingxiao was taken away last night, Chen Jinzhao stayed at the Yu residence and did not leave until dawn, when he left with Miss Yu."
Qin Fengwu's breathing became rapid.
This feeling was akin to a treasure he cherished immensely and dared not touch being ruthlessly handled by a rough man!
"What happened last night?" Qin Fengwu's anger erupted, making the person on the other end of the phone almost suffocate. He weakly said, "Young Master Qin, we don't know exactly what happened, but before the lights were turned off, we could see through the telescope that Chen Jinzhao and Yu Mengzhi were kissing passionately..."
"Scoundrel!"
Qin Fengwu was furious and smashed his phone to pieces on the spot.
What could be more frustrating than this?
He wished he could go to Ninghai right now and drag Chen Jinzhao to be shot! And Yu Mengzhi, that woman, so reserved in front of him, yet so passionate and proactive in front of Chen Jinzhao?
"Just you wait! Just you wait!"
"Sooner or later, I will make you all kneel before me, and then I will trample you under my feet!"