Chapter 10 "Apology".

Listen to that tone, look at that smile.

The atmosphere between the two of them just doesn't feel right.

Furthermore, Song Shiyi's observation of his subconsciously relaxed body indicated one thing.

That is—

Something's fishy.

Peng Zhi snapped out of her daze, frowned, and asked, "Who are you?"

He Jinzhao ignored her, glanced around, and, based on what the shop assistant had said, understood the general situation.

He had just returned to China and hadn't seen many of his friends in a long time.

Everyone heard he was back and wanted to meet him.

He Jinzhao happened to be passing by and thought he would come and see his good brother Xie Lin.

Xie Lin, well, he likes to open shops and make investments whenever he has free time. As everyone knows, college students are the most greedy.

Opening a restaurant can be incredibly profitable.

But he doesn't usually come to the store, so people at the school don't know that he's the owner behind the scenes.

If He Jinzhao hadn't invited him today, and it just so happened that he hadn't been to the store in a long time, he would have simply waited for him there.

However, the shop was open, so it wasn't convenient for the two to catch up. Therefore, they found a coffee shop nearby.

They hadn't even exchanged two sentences yet.

The young girl in the shop ran over with a wronged look on her face to complain.

He Jinzhao happened to have nothing to do, so he came along with Xie Lin.

Who would have thought we'd encounter such a pleasant surprise?

Song Shiyi is actually here.

He then realized that the shop assistant was referring to her and her friend as the ones who had a conflict.

I was just about to come in and say hello when I heard that sarcastic remark.

His gaze immediately darkened, and a flash of malice crossed his eyes.

Xie Lin, who was standing next to him, glanced at him with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Ah, it seems someone's flower has bloomed.

Upon hearing the girl's words, the silver-haired man glanced at her indifferently, his tone neither warm nor cold.

“You are causing trouble in my store, I have the right to call the police.”

This statement surprised many onlookers.

I never expected such a big store to be run by such a young man.

The students at Kyoto University were practically staring wide-eyed.

Dude, we're still waiting anxiously for our beds to be laid every month.

You've already opened a chain of stores?

Is this the strength of the finance department?

Peng Zhi and the girls she brought all changed their expressions.

They never expected that this would escalate to the point of calling the police.

This is troublesome.

Peng Zhi squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth: "I will compensate you."

He Jinzhao stood beside Song Shiyi, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Compensation? Compensation for what? For your rudeness in humiliating me?"

"..."

Peng Zhi remained silent.

Her gaze darted between the two of them, her back teeth practically grinding to powder.

It's obvious that this person is here to support Song Shiyi.

She never expected things to develop to this point.

She originally planned to teach Si Yue a lesson and then leave, but the other side wouldn't back down, which made her lose her temper and now she's in a dilemma.

She has no grounds for complaint if she goes to the police station.

Even if it's said that Si Yue interfered in her relationship with Song Wei, that's still a moral issue.

After all, she was the one who struck first.

It's so frustrating.

She retorted, "She's the one who ruined my relationship with my boyfriend, so what's wrong with teaching her a lesson?"

Si Yue was furious when she heard that.

"Don't talk nonsense. I was a victim too. Song Wei told me he was single, and I was interacting with him normally. Was that my fault?"

"Why don't you go and argue with him instead of coming to cause trouble for me? Did a zombie eat your brain?"

"I was fucking scammed by that idiot, and then I got slapped by you for no reason. I'm the one who has no way to complain."

"What bad luck! So bad luck!"

Si Yue was furious; she was not only emotionally hurt, but also physically injured.

Who's more miserable than her?

Wasn't Backkom cancelled?

Pinduoduo, didn't you say I was the luckiest person?

In my twenty years of life, I have never felt so wronged.

As she spoke, her eyes reddened.

Song Shiyi quickly patted her back to soothe her emotions.

His eyes were full of worry.

He Jinzhao kicked the chair in front of Peng Zhi, his eyes narrowed, his tone dangerous, and his voice cold.

"Apologize."

Xie Lin: "..."

You don't care if it's not your own chair?

Song Shiyi paused, then slowly raised her eyes to look at He Jinzhao.

The man's profile was sharp and distinct, the smile on his face had vanished, and he exuded a cold, roguish aura, making him look quite unapproachable.

Perhaps noticing her gaze, He Jinzhao paused slightly and turned his head to look at her.

The moment their eyes met, the man's lips curled slightly, and a smile instantly filled his eyes, his voice rising at the end, inexplicably tender.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Song Shiyi shook her head, lowered her eyes, and her gaze flickered slightly.

He Jinzhao didn't ask any more questions, but gave his good brother a wink.

After all, this is his territory.

Xie Lin glanced at him, his gaze sweeping over the two girls before finally settling on Peng Zhi, his voice cold.

"Didn't you listen to what he said?"

"Apologize."

"I can let you off the hook."

The air fell silent for a few seconds.

Peng Zhi reluctantly whispered, "I'm sorry."

He Jinzhao raised an eyebrow, "That's it?"

Peng Zhi: "..."

She's already apologized, what more do you want?

But seeing so many people watching her, she just wanted to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and leave immediately.

She took a deep breath and spoke rapidly: "I shouldn't have hit you, I shouldn't have spoken rudely to you. I'm sorry, it's my fault."

He Jinzhao looked at the girl's profile, his voice rising at the end.

"How so?"

Song Shiyi looked at Si Yue with a questioning look in her eyes.

Si Yue was still a little uncomfortable, but the boss said he wouldn't pursue the matter, and the other party had apologized.

She couldn't keep pursuing it.

Just as she was about to speak, the man with the flamboyant and cold hair color suddenly looked at her and said something cryptic.

"I meant I could let her off the hook."

Peng Zhi only affected his business; it wasn't a big deal in itself.

The most important thing is that she laid a hand on Si Yue.

Therefore, the parties involved have every right to pursue legal action.

Si Yue's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood what he meant.

Although she would have to go to the police station, she was willing to do so.

She felt relieved.

She gave Xie Lin a "good job" look, a smile playing on her lips, her tone eerily gentle.

"See you at the police station. Remember to call your boyfriend. Neither of you are getting away."

Peng Zhi said incredulously, "...I've already apologized, how can you go back on your word!"

"I never said I would forgive you."

Si Yue replied confidently.

Peng Zhi: "..."

Song Shiyi couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly.

Xie Lin instructed the security guards to keep a close eye on Peng Zhi and her group to prevent them from escaping.

He Jinzhao naturally sat down at the table where the two of them had just been.

Not only that, he also brought Xie Lin over.

"..."

Why am I here?

Why drag him into this if he wants to flirt with girls?

He Jinzhao coughed. "You're fine, and besides, didn't you say you wanted to meet me?"

"I think this place is perfect."

Xie Lin glanced at him with a half-smile, his tone lazy.

"I have class this afternoon."

He Jinzhao looked incredulous. "You're talking nonsense. I looked at the schedule you sent me yesterday. You only have classes in the morning today."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have arranged to meet Xie Lin in the afternoon.

Xie Lin: "..."

"...You remember it quite clearly."

He Jinzhao proudly raised his chin.

Xie Lin didn't say anything more, crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair, waiting quietly for the police to arrive.

He Jinchao chatted with him casually, but his attention was always on the girl opposite him.

However, she seemed to completely ignore him.

At this moment, Song Shiyi was being severely tortured by Si Yue.

I have no interest in anything else.

"You little rascal, Song Yiyi! You're usually so unassuming, but you've been hiding something like this under the covers all along!"

"Tell me, when did it start?"

Si Yue stroked her chin thoughtfully and said, "So that explains why you weren't upset at all when you saw the post."

Song Shiyi was speechless, his hands were so trembling they were practically steaming.