Xu Ruowei suddenly laughed. Destroyed? So, it wasn't destroyed. All of this was just her own idea. So, Huo Yunshen had planned this all along.
This was something she had never expected.
Everyone was humiliating Xu Ruowei, and some even looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze.
Xu Ruowei naturally noticed this. She glared fiercely at those people, trying to drive them away.
However, she only realized later.
It turned out she had overthought everything. Many things were different from what she had imagined.
Those people were not only unafraid, but they became even more brazen.
If there hadn't been so many people around, perhaps those people would have physically attacked her. Thinking of this, her expression grew even more unsightly.
Just as Xu Ruowei felt she was utterly finished, Shen Xizhou appeared.
Upon seeing Shen Xizhou, Xu Ruowei felt as if she had seen a ray of light. She rushed over, throwing herself into his arms, clutching his neck tightly with both hands, and sobbing with grievance.
Shen Xizhou was clearly startled by Xu Ruowei's sudden action. His hands hung in the air, unsure where to place them.
Ji Wenyun had not expected Shen Xizhou to show up. However, in his view, even if Shen Xizhou appeared, it wouldn't change his intention to deal with Xu Ruowei.
It had been relatively easy to handle before, but with Shen Xizhou's appearance, the situation had become somewhat tricky.
However, Ji Wenyun was not intimidated.
He leaned to the side, looking at Shen Xizhou coldly, and chuckled, "Young Master Shen, are you here to speak up for her?"
"Young Master Shen, perhaps you are unaware of how wicked the woman in your arms truly is."
"Young Master Shen, it's playing on the big screen. I believe someone like you wouldn't willingly be cuckolded, would you?"
"Young Master Shen, you shouldn't have such peculiar tastes."
"Turn it off. Don't make me say it a second time."
"This is all fake. I won't believe it."
"Ji Wenyun, I don't care how you obtained this evidence. Right now, you must apologize to Ruowei. Ruowei is not that kind of person."
"Do you know? There is evidence of everything you've done."
Shen Xizhou, however, seemed indifferent, as if he hadn't heard Ji Wenyun's words. He continued to shield Xu Ruowei in his arms.
Shen Xizhou stared at Ji Wenyun, as if waiting for his apology.
"Ji Wenyun, this farce ends today. There's no need to continue this any further. It's better for everyone this way."
"I never thought Young Master Shen would be so magnanimous, tolerating such rampant misbehavior. My eyes have truly been opened."
Ji Wenyun completely disregarded Shen Xizhou's darkening expression and continued, "Young Master Shen, perhaps you've mistaken something? What I've said from beginning to end is the truth. If Young Master Shen is unhappy, you are free to leave."
"I didn't invite you here."
"You came uninvited."
"Ji Wenyun, don't push it too far. I believe Ruowei wouldn't do such a thing. Someone must be framing her."
Within Shen Xizhou's embrace, Xu Ruowei's eyes were filled with shock and bewilderment, but she quickly composed herself. With a smile, she looked at Shen Xizhou and said, "Xizhou, thank you for believing me."
"Do you know? I was so worried just now. What would I do if you didn't believe me?"
"But hearing you say this now, I can finally feel at ease."
Shen Xizhou glanced at Xu Ruowei but said nothing.
He turned his gaze to Ji Wenyun and said coldly, "Ji Wenyun, for Ruowei's sake, I won't go easy on you."
"I will make you understand clearly that Xu Ruowei is not without support, and she is not someone to be bullied."
"Ji Wenyun, you'd better think carefully. Those who oppose me will not have a good end."
"..."
Ji Wenyun looked at Shen Xizhou, regarding him with a look of disbelief, as if he thought Shen Xizhou had gone mad. Was it worth paying such a price for someone like Xu Ruowei?
"I know Ruowei's character better than anyone. I have eyes, and I can see for myself. I absolutely will not allow you to say anything bad about Ruowei."
"And, we'll let this matter go." Shen Xizhou said coldly.
Xu Ruowei, on the side, felt a surge of resentment. She had been so slandered, why should it just be let go? Shouldn't he have stood up for her and defended her honor?
And now? He treated her like this. No, this was absolutely unacceptable.
Why, when it was clearly possible to act against Ji Wenyun and humiliate him, did Shen Xizhou let him off so easily?
No, she was unwilling to let him off so easily.
At this moment, Shen Xizhou whispered in her ear, "Ruowei, this matter ends here. If it continues, it won't be good for anyone."
"I think you wouldn't want anything bad to happen, right?"
"Let this matter conclude."
Listening to Shen Xizhou, Xu Ruowei's reason told her he was right. She should end this matter immediately. Yet, she was deeply unwilling. Why did she have to endure all this?
This kind of thing should have happened to An Nuan.
Everyone present had heard what Ji Wenyun said. If nothing was said or done, what would those people think of her? What kind of person would she be in their eyes?
Had Shen Xizhou considered this for her?
Didn't he realize how embarrassing she had been moments ago?
She was utterly unwilling to let this matter end just like that.
"Ruowei, if this continues to escalate, you won't gain anything."
"Since you've finally managed to get out of this predicament, let's leave first. We can discuss other matters later."
Although Xu Ruowei was unwilling, she eventually nodded upon hearing Shen Xizhou's words.
Because, at this point, she had no choice but to listen to Shen Xizhou. If she didn't, her future would be very difficult.
"Alright, Xizhou, I'll listen to you."
"Xizhou, I know that you love me the most, so I will believe whatever you say. I believe you would never hurt me."
This matter ended because of Shen Xizhou's appearance. Of course, those present who wanted to leave were forced to delete what they had seen and filmed, and not speak of what had happened here.
Those people were naturally reluctant, but in the end, they had no choice. Because they could not disobey Shen Xizhou's words.
They still wanted to live.
They were no match for Shen Xizhou.
Besides, what happened earlier could just be considered entertainment. There was no need to put themselves in danger for something trivial.
With the matter resolved satisfactorily, Xu Ruowei was naturally happy.