Chapter 22 I Really Will Lock You Up

Jin Yue Club places great importance on the privacy of its guests.

Each private room uses an independent heating and ventilation system to maintain a constant indoor temperature.

But the corridor is different.

As a transitional space, heating was not installed to reduce energy consumption.

Shen Jingni gave her coat to Meng Qing, who was now only wearing a thin cashmere sweater and an ankle-length skirt. Standing in the corridor, she felt a little cold.

When Zhao Zonglan came over, he saw her with her hands tucked into the sleeves of her sweater, facing the wall, staring blankly, seemingly lost in thought.

Hearing footsteps, Shen Jingni turned her head and looked over, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. "Why are you here?"

Almost instinctively, she threw herself into his arms, her voice sounding like she was pleading, "Ugh, it's a little cold."

He felt warm.

And that pleasant scent enveloped her almost instantly upon getting close.

Shen Jingni snuggled against him, her hands wandering freely around his waist.

Zhao Zonglan was not in a good mood at this moment.

His face darkened as he grabbed the hands that were causing the disturbance, his eyes darkening when he saw the red marks on her wrists.

"Shen Jingni, is it hard for me to get through on the phone?"

"You know?" She pulled away from his embrace, lowered her head, and felt inexplicably guilty. "Those people didn't do anything to me."

"I don't want to trouble you with such a small matter."

Such minor skirmishes certainly didn't require Zhao Zonglan's intervention.

She can guarantee her own safety.

Zhao Zonglan frowned slightly and gripped her hand tightly.

Shen Jingni whimpered in pain, her eyes shimmering with tears, and said in a soft, coquettish voice, "Let go."

She couldn't understand why Zhao Zonglan had come, or why he was angry.

But in such situations, smart people will not go against capitalists.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, she looked at him with teary eyes, as if about to cry, and said, "Zhao Zonglan, it hurts so much."

"It's chilly here, and my stomach hurts."

She was on her period, and this was the perfect time to show weakness, act cute, and trick him into softening his heart.

A few seconds later, the man, with a gloomy face, pulled her into his arms.

Zhao Zonglan lowered his head and took her soft earlobe into his mouth, then bit it lightly.

His voice was low and cold: "If there's a next time, I really will lock you up."

They'll behave if you lock them up.

Shen Jingni was so frightened that her body stiffened for a moment.

Just because she didn't call him?

That's making a mountain out of a molehill.

No matter how clever she is, she has to bow down in the face of absolute capital and power.

Shen Jingni couldn't understand Zhao Zonglan, so she could only go along with him, "There won't be a next time, don't be so fierce."

"I didn't sleep well last night, and you don't even care about me."

Zhao Zonglan almost laughed out of anger at her.

She even felt wronged.

He placed his large hand on the top of her head and ruffled it.

It's like soothing a sulking kitten.

Shen Jingni's red lips slightly curved upwards.

She took his warmth for granted, and then asked the question that had been bothering her: "Do you know that Master Xie?"

Why did Xie Chengsui help her?

Shen Jingni stood here pondering for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a solution.

When she saw Zhao Zonglan, she roughly guessed what was going on.

It's very likely that Master Xie only helped because of Zhao Zonglan.

However, very few people know about her relationship with Zhao Zonglan.

Therefore, it remains uncertain.

Zhao Zonglan remained indifferent. He took off his coat and wrapped it tightly around her petite body.

"Well, it's not convenient today. I'll introduce you to them another day."

He was referring to...them?

Is he going to introduce her to his friends?

However, Shen Jingni was no longer in the mood to think about these things.

She glanced at the men's black overcoat she was wearing; it was long and wide, and although it could keep out the cold, it looked rather comical on her.

It's like a child wearing an adult's clothes.

"I don't want to wear this."

"It's not good-looking."

Shen Jingni is naturally beautiful, and she always wants to look her best, no matter where she is—it's the obsession of a fairy.

Zhao Zonglan glanced at him coldly.

She dared not speak.

He obediently held onto the edge of his clothes, lowered his eyes, and played the role of a docile person.

Okay, even fairies can compromise a little.

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Inside the lounge.

When Xie Chengsui met Zhao Zonglan, he recounted what had just happened.

"Your kitten is quite kind, and also very brave."

Zhao Zonglan unbuttoned his suit jacket with one hand, sat on the sofa in front of him, and gestured for Chang An to get a cigarette.

Seeing that he remained silent, Xie Chengsui continued, "Fortunately, he wasn't injured. I had those rascals detained."

Master Xie scoffed at the idea of ​​these young men from the capital using force against women.

"What era are we living in? People still play these games. They're all so bored."

Zhao Zonglan, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, opened his eyes and asked in a calm voice, "Where is he?"

Xie Chengsui: "Basement floor."

The basement level of the Jin Yue Club is specifically for discussing business.

The kind of thing that can't be discussed openly.

Zhao Zonglan, with a cold expression, leaned lazily against the back of the sofa, slightly raised his chin, and exhaled a smoke ring.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he said indifferently, "Chang An, the one who touched her has his hand ruined."

"yes."

Xie Chengsui has always been able to operate in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, and has survived several battles.

He was ruthless and cruel when he did things, which is why he was known as the "Living Yama of Beijing".

But compared to Zhao Zonglan, he was much more benevolent at times.

This was the first time Xie Chengsui had ever seen his fifth brother care so much about a woman.

He poured tea himself and handed it to Zhao Zonglan. "Guanglin said that Miss Shen wants to see me. I don't dare to go to see her without your permission. Besides, I didn't prepare a gift for today. I'm afraid I'll slight your people."

There was a hint of flattery and respect in those words.

Zhao Zonglan scoffed coldly, his eyes sharp: "So you just let her freeze in the corridor?"

Xie Chengsui's expression changed slightly, "No, I..."

He was speechless for a moment, the smile gone from his eyes, and kicked Guanglin beside him: "How did you do your job?"

Since things weren't done well, Guanglin could only suffer in silence.

He lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao, it was my oversight."

Zhao Zonglan remained silent, but Xie Chengsui spoke coldly: "Go and receive your punishment."

These aristocratic families have too many members, making them difficult to manage, so they all have their own rules and regulations.

Guanglin: "Yes."

Zhao Zonglan's eyes were cold as he raised his hand and took a drag of his cigarette. "Fine, this won't happen again."

Guanglin paused for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Thank you, Mr. Zhao."

Xie Chengsui knew that his fifth brother was giving him face.

He sat down on the sofa next to Zhao Zonglan, lit a cigar, and a nonchalant smile appeared on his lips: "How about I treat you and Miss Shen to dinner tonight?"

Zhao Zonglan did not respond.

He flicked the ash from his cigarette, his eyes as black as ink, and asked in a calm voice, "Whom did Song Yanting invite to the hot spring resort?"

Xie Chengsui didn't understand why Zhao Zonglan suddenly asked this question.

He frowned and thought for a moment, "It's just a few of us. Rong Heng took on a big project, a collaboration with higher-ups. The official documents have been issued a long time ago. He may not have time, but someone from the Rong family will definitely go."

Ostensibly, they were going on vacation, but in reality, they were after the tourism industry in that area.

"And Song Yanting's girlfriend and her family."

After receiving the answer, Zhao Zonglan stubbed out his cigarette and stood up. "Invite a few more people you know well."

"Huh?" Xie Chengsui didn't quite understand his intention.

What does this mean?

etc!

Is Fifth Brother going to... go public with this?

So fast?!