Chapter 14: Even Jerks Have Someone to Fear_1

"Come see, come see! A special photograph of Mr. Cao in panicked wet trousers, now being openly displayed for free.

Quick, everyone, come take a look. Once you leave this village, there won't be another shop like this!"

Shen Siyi's smug voice made Cao Bangxi want to vomit blood.

He didn't mind people knowing about his preference for married women, in fact, he took pride in it, but wetting his pants was undeniably humiliating.

Knowing Shen Siyi, he was sure that, after tonight, he would end up nicknamed "Cao Niaoku."

Cao Bangxi clenched his teeth, steadied himself on the window frame, and slowly stood up, glaring at Shen Siyi with a murderous look.

"Shen, just you wait, this isn't over.

One day, I'll make you kneel and swallow back every word you said today, one by one!"

"Wow! Mr. Cao is so fierce, I'm so scared!"

Shen Siyi continued to yell and provoke Cao Bangxi, while Yun Shi Yu at the doorway had already dismissed the security guards and extended her hand to Jiang Xue.

"Mrs. Xiao, hello, my name is Yun Shi Yu, I am the owner of this restaurant.

I sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you had this evening."

The beauty and the presence of Miss Yun left Jiang Xue somewhat bemused and disoriented. She glanced at Xiao Ming before taking her hand.

"Miss Yun, you're too kind, it was just a misunderstanding. I heard earlier that my husband got into a scuffle with one of your restaurant's employees, causing you trouble. If there are any damages, we're willing to offer compensation."

"There's no need," Yun Shi Yu smiled. "I should actually thank Mr. Xiao. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have known that my staff could be so duplicitous."

At that moment, a waiter appeared at the door of the private room, "Miss, some policemen have arrived outside looking for someone called Zhang Anli."

Silence fell over the private room, followed immediately by the sound of nauseating moaning coming from the bathroom.

Xiao Ming's lips curled in amusement, pointing to the bathroom, he said, "The person they're looking for is in there."

Inside the restroom, Zhang Anli had stripped himself naked, his face flushed red, his eyes unfocused, and he was letting out odd screams, unaware of what was happening around him.

When the police handcuffed him, the expressions on their faces were akin to having touched filth.

This deeply frightened Jiang Xue.

Just imagining herself in Zhang Anli's embarrassing situation made her scalp tingle uncontrollably, instinctively drawing closer to Xiao Ming.

Sensing his wife's fear, Xiao Ming gently wrapped his arm around her shoulder, and seeing no rejection from her, he couldn't help but secretly rejoice.

The first step in restoring his marital relationship had been a successful one; it was a good start.

Watching Zhang Anli's body twist like a white maggot, Yang Hanqing finally came to her senses. She berated herself for even considering caring about such a person out of marital obligation. She had been foolish.

"Designer Jiang, the company owes you an apology for tonight's incident. You've been wronged," she said.

Clasping Jiang Xue's hand, she said sincerely, "I need to go to the police station to give a statement now and I'm pressed for time. Do you think you and Mr. Xiao could have dinner with me the day after tomorrow? I'd like to formally apologize then."

Jiang Xue shook her head: "What happened tonight was Zhang Anli's personal behavior and I wasn't hurt. There's no need for such formalities, Mr. Yang."

"If there's a mistake, it's my responsibility to address it." Yang Hanqing stole a glance at Xiao Ming, "Let's settle for tomorrow then, tomorrow noon I'll treat you both to lunch."

As the boss had made up her mind, Jiang Xue naturally wouldn't object, but Xiao Ming snorted coldly, "Ms. Yang certainly acts like a big boss!"

Yang Hanqing's heart skipped a beat, "Mr. Xiao, you misunderstand, I had no intention to force you..."

"Whether you invite us to lunch is your decision, whether we're available is ours. Ms. Yang, you go ahead with your business. We'll just wait for your call."

Yang Hanqing felt slightly aggrieved but had no choice but to agree with a smile and then turned towards Cao Bangxi.

"Mr. Cao, I'm really sorry about today..."

"Yang Hanqing," Xiao Ming cut her off again, "the police are still waiting for you to make your statement."

Yang Hanqing's sense of grievance deepened, thinking to herself that Xiao Ming with his mysterious background might not care about Cao Bangxi, but the Cao Family are major real estate players in Longyin City, and her company relied on their patronage.

"How can you speak to Ms. Yang like that?"

Jiang Xue glared at Xiao Ming, then apologetically said to Yang Hanqing, "Please don't take it to heart, Mr. Yang. He's just like that, never thinking before he speaks."

Seeing that Xiao Ming actually kept quiet, Yang Hanqing felt as if a cloud had lifted over her head, lightening her spirit.

So this jerk had someone he feared after all. If I keep a good relationship with Jiang Xue, wouldn't it be easy to handle him?

Yang Hanqing left in high spirits, oblivious that she had completely fallen for Xiao Ming's psychological trap—there was really no need for her to be afraid in the first place.

After the police had grasped the situation, they left, and Cao Bangxi finally found a moment to approach Yun Shi Yu.

"Miss Yun, I apologize for the spectacle this evening. When you have time, I'd like to host a meal to make amends and I hope you..."

"Don't dare. Mr. Cao has set up a plot on my turf and even had my staff take a beating for you. Your methods are nothing short of ingenious, I'm hardly in a position to accept your apology," Yun Shi Yu replied in an even tone, which made Cao Bangxi's forehead break out in sweat, and he seemed to bow slightly.

Jiang Xue watched, amazed and speechless.

The Cao Family dominated the real estate industry in Longyin City, and even Yang Hanqing had to curry favor with them, yet Yun Shi Yu, just a restaurant owner, could instill such fear in Cao Bangxi. Why?

Most importantly, this ethereal-looking girl seemed to be very familiar with her husband.

How did they know each other?

At that moment, Jiang Xue suddenly felt that her husband from the past two years might be more than just a habitual gambler.