Everyone was taken aback by Yu Feng's unyielding stance.
Yang Hui's burgeoning hope was instantly dashed. How could they negotiate now? Without the other party's understanding, her brother was as good as convicted.
Old Gui's expression soured. Yu Feng was a junior to him, and even her father, Yu Dongqiang, wouldn't dare speak to him like this. This little vixen was getting too big for her boots.
"If you can't agree to the condition, then there's nothing to discuss. Lawyer Zhang, let's go."
Recalling the woman's unusual relationship with that troublemaker Yang Jian, Old Gui didn't lash out immediately. He stood up and left.
He held the initiative in this matter. Yu Feng would eventually seek him out. By then, he wouldn't just want the Yu family's contract; he'd want the woman's body too.
A painstakingly organized negotiation ended in mere minutes. Hu Zhenghua was somewhat vexed. "President Yu, you were too impulsive. The terms could have been discussed slowly. You shouldn't have refused outright; you should have left some room for negotiation."
Song Jianhao also expressed some resentment. "President Yu, Old Gui is already difficult to deal with. This will make it even harder to communicate with him. If we don't get their understanding, Yang Jian will be sentenced to at least three years."
Three years? Yang Hui shivered. "President Yu, what do we do? Yang Jian can't go to jail."
Yu Feng let out a cold laugh. "Old Gui wants to use Yang Jian to control us. I won't compromise. Don't worry, things aren't that dire. Even if Wu Laizi doesn't forgive him, I won't let Yang Jian go to jail."
Yang Hui quickly asked, "Then what's the way to get him out?"
"Yang Jian surrendered himself. Even without Wu Laizi's forgiveness, I'll find the best lawyer to defend him. I'm also well-acquainted with the judges. Even if he's sentenced, it won't be severe. I'm confident he'll get a suspended sentence."
"A suspended sentence is still a conviction, isn't it? How long will he be out?"
"If we wait for the verdict, it'll be at least another month."
"That long? How can he endure it inside?"
Yu Feng looked at Yang Hui sternly. "Sister Hui, Yang Jian's temper is too volatile. This time he only injured someone. If he doesn't change, he might kill someone next time. What awaits him will be more than just jail time. Perhaps being locked up for a while this time will be a good thing, to temper his spirit. He can't think he's invincible and can break people's limbs whenever he pleases. If he continues like this, even if the law doesn't punish him, his enemies won't let him off."
Her words were harsh, but Yang Hui heard the sincerity. Although this woman was flirtatious, she genuinely cared for her brother.
Yang Jian's personality was indeed as she described – too stubborn and impulsive, and too young, having not experienced much hardship in society. If he continued like this, he would easily fall into great trouble, and it would be too late to regret it.
Hu Zhenghua did not want to see such an outcome. He needed to make Yang Hui or Yu Feng pay a significant price to provoke Yang Jian into attacking Old Gui.
"President Yu, are you not planning to negotiate with Old Gui again? Shall I arrange a second negotiation?"
"No need. I'm well aware of Old Gui's intentions. He's had his eye on my family's business for a long time. Before, when Pan Wenbin was in Chengguan, he didn't dare to have any ideas. Now that he's entrenched in Nancheng, my family's real estate projects are like fat meat in his mouth. He's trying every way to get his hands on them, and I just won't give him that chance."
"But you can't let Yang Jian be truly sentenced! Even a suspended sentence leaves a lifelong stain."
Yu Feng snorted coldly. "Hmph, if Old Gui insists on being mired in mud and doesn't intend to spare Yang Jian, then he should be prepared for Yang Jian's retaliation. I know Yang Jian's character too well. Once he's sentenced, when he gets out, Old Gui will probably be the second Liu Ming."
"Then I'll subtly convey this situation to Old Gui, hoping he can recognize the reality, know when to stop, and shake hands with Yang Jian."
Although Hu Zhenghua said this, he had already made other plans in his heart. He couldn't wait for Yang Jian to be sentenced and then deal with Old Gui. His farm would have gone bankrupt by then.
After leaving the farm, Yu Feng and Song Jianhao were invited to the repair shop by Yang Hui.
"President Yu, please continue to look out for my brother's affairs."
Yang Hui poured Yu Feng a cup of tea she usually wouldn't drink.
Yu Feng accepted the cup without ceremony and said, "Sister Hui, you might not believe me, but I've always treated Yang Jian like a younger brother. I've never had any improper thoughts about him. You and I are both women, and you should understand me. For the sake of our family business, I have to put myself out there and socialize, and sometimes I have to play along and deal with various men.
However, I, Yu Feng, am a highly educated person with a privileged background, and my husband treats me very well. I wouldn't be so base as to try to please men."
Yang Hui didn't quite believe her but didn't voice it. "President Yu, I naturally understand you. I've been driving long-haul trucks all these years and know how much prejudice society has against women. When you want to achieve great things, some rumors are unavoidable."
Yu Feng shook her head. "Sister Hui, I know you still don't believe me, because you can't understand why I'm so good to Yang Jian."
This was precisely what Yang Hui wanted to ask but couldn't.
"Because Yang Jian helped our Yu family break free from Pan Wenbin's control."
Seeing Yang Hui, Song Jianhao, and the others looking at her incredulously, she knew this information was too shocking for them. The prominent richest man in Xinhe was also under someone's thumb?
Yu Feng continued with a wry smile. "My Yu family appears to be infinitely glorious, but in reality, for the past few years, we've been controlled by Pan Wenbin. Our family's interests were almost completely drained by him, leaving only an empty shell.
Yang Jian's appearance gave me hope. From the moment he challenged Cao Wu, I deliberately tried to win him over and provided him with as much help as possible, helping him evade Pan Wenbin's kill order. I didn't know beforehand that he had crippled Liu Ming. Later, when he sought my help, I seized the opportunity to eliminate Pan Wenbin in one fell swoop.
Therefore, Yang Jian is our Yu family's benefactor. Because of Yang Jian's existence, external dark forces no longer dare to covet my Yu family's assets.
To be honest, the rumors circulating outside that Yang Jian and I are having an affair were also deliberately spread by me. It's to tie Yang Jian to our Yu family. Otherwise, Old Gui would have already made a move on my family's real estate."
After hearing this, Yang Hui was completely shocked. "President Yu, aren't you too ruthless? Spreading rumors about yourself, aren't you afraid your husband will misunderstand?"
"I discussed this with my husband in advance, and he understands. Our Yu family is in a precarious state. If we don't take drastic measures, the mansion will collapse, and we'll be doomed. It's just that this rumor will harm Yang Jian. There's nothing I can do, so I can only compensate him in other ways. That's why I'll see his matter through to the end."