Chapter 52 Love Yourself Before Loving Others

Jiang Yu's hand trembled, feeling inexplicably guilty. She rolled her eyes and said, trying to appear calm, "What...what's it to you!"

Zhong Li was amused by Jiang Yu's words. Did this person have no heart? She gave her a necklace and took care of everything for her during the competition, all for a simple "What's it to her?"

Shen Zhen felt a chill for no apparent reason and gave a dry laugh. "Um... Mr. Zhong, actually we just arrived a little while ago and were just about to head back..."

Zhong Li glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and said expressionlessly, "Oh? I wonder if A-Shu knows you're here?"

Shen Zhen had a bad feeling. If Gu Yushu found out that she was watching a striptease show at the club so late, she didn't dare to imagine how Yushu would punish her when he came back.

Shen Zhen pulled her little leather skirt down a bit and kicked Jiang Yu with her foot, "Little Yu'er, quickly say a few words to President Zhong!"

Turning to Zhong Li in a fawning manner, he said, "You two should talk things out if you have any misunderstandings! Don't involve innocent people, hehe, understand?"

"Zhong Li, don't scare her." Chu Chu's emotionless voice came from behind, her gaze fixed on Shen Zhen. Today, she was dressed provocatively, heavily made up, and sported a head of golden curls, exuding an indescribable beauty and allure.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jingjing glanced at Chu Chu, whose gaze towards Shen Zhen held a tenderness Zhao Jingjing had never seen before. Zhao Jingjing's hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her eyes flashing with venom as she looked at Shen Zhen.

Zhong Li smiled slightly. Her husband was still just playful. Gu Yushu, on the other hand, was being targeted by someone else. She really had a big heart, just leaving him at home like that. Interesting.

Zhong Li pulled Jiang Yu up, "I'll take you back."

Jiang Yu flung Zhong Li's hand away, her cheeks flushed, and said angrily, "Who are you? There are still two performances to go!"

Zhong Li's face was gloomy as he approached Jiang Yu step by step.

Zhong Li took a step forward, and Jiang Yu took a step back, until she had nowhere left to retreat, and plopped down on the sofa.

Zhong Li leaned over and pulled the person beneath her, a smile as always playing on her lips, but it didn't reach her eyes. "Who am I? Who do you think I am?"

Zhong Li was extremely close to Jiang Yu; her high, straight nose was almost touching Jiang Yu's lips, and she was surrounded by Jiang Yu's scent.

Jiang Yu's heart pounded. She pushed Zhong Li away, her eyes darting around, and stammered, "What...what are you doing!"

Jiang Yu shouted back, "Zhenzhen, save me!"

Chu Chu grasped Shen Zhen's arm and said softly, "Zhenzhen, I'll take you home."

Shen Zhen subconsciously pulled her arm back and awkwardly smoothed her hair in front of her forehead. "No...no need, right? I can go back with Jiang Yu."

Chu Chu lowered her eyes, her tall figure appearing particularly forlorn in the dim light, her voice bitter, "Come back with me, Zhong Li will send Jiang Yu back. You don't want Sister Shu to worry, do you?"

Chu Chu felt a pang of sadness in her heart, and only by saying this could she persuade Shen Zhen to walk with her.

Shen Zhen struggled for a moment, clutching her bag tightly. After thinking for a moment, she realized she had to hurry back. If Yu Shu discovered any clues, she would be in deep trouble.

Shen Zhen turned to Jiang Yu and said hesitantly, "Um... Little Yu'er, I'll be leaving now! President Zhong will make sure you get back safely! By the way, President Zhong, please pretend you didn't see me today! I might not take you to the villa tonight, you can take me wherever is convenient for you!"

Shen Zhen muttered to herself, "Just kidding, saving my own life is the most important thing in a critical moment. Maintaining my own safety is the most crucial thing. Xiao Yu'er, the way you and Zhong Li are being so ambiguous, consider it a favor! Take care!"

Jiang Yu's furious voice came from behind, "Shen Xiaozhen, I...I hate you!"

A wicked smile crept across Zhong Li's lips as she brandished her phone. "Want me to avenge you?"

Jiang Yu grabbed Zhong Li's arm and nodded vigorously, "Sister, I want it! I want it!"

Zhong Li parted his thin lips slightly, pinched Jiang Yu's chin with his hand, and slowly said, "Oh? What do you want?"

A blush crept up Jiang Yu's ears, her eyelashes trembled uncontrollably, and all her previous imposing manner vanished. "You...I...I meant..."

Zhong Li clicked her tongue and, without waiting for her to finish speaking, took out her phone and sent a message to Gu Yushu: "Shen Zhen has been taken away by Chu Chu."

Gu Yushu quickly replied with a "?"

Zhong Li didn't reply to her, but simply handed the phone to Jiang Yu and said with a faint smile, "How about it? You've gotten your revenge, haven't you?"

Jiang Yu read the contents clearly, her eyes sparkling, and her lips parted in a wide grin. "Hmph! Leaving me behind, Shen Xiaozhen will have to learn her lesson!"

Zhong Li looked at Jiang Yu with affection and gently patted her head. "Are you not angry anymore? Get up. Stop looking at this nonsense and come with me."

Jiang Yu stared blankly at Zhong Li, her heart pounding. Zhong Li's eyes, usually so languid and carefree, now seemed to hold a sky full of stars, shining brilliantly.

Zhong Li pulled the bewildered Jiang Yu out of the club, their fingers intertwined, and said gently, "Don't watch these performances next time, okay?"

Looking at Zhong Li's unwavering patience, Jiang Yu's heart raced, and she nodded almost unconsciously. She felt utterly pathetic, unable to resist Zhong Li's seductive charm.

Zhong Li chuckled softly, a slight smile curving her red lips, and placed her hand affectionately on Jiang Yu's shoulder. "Good girl, let's go."

...

Shen Zhen came out with Chu Chu. The night wind made her shiver, and she couldn't help but hug herself and stamp her feet as she said, "Um... Chu Chu, how about I take a taxi back by myself?"

Chu Chu glanced at her, took off her coat, and tossed it to Shen Zhen without a word. "Wear this first. I'm going to get the car. Wait for me here."

Shen Zhen reluctantly took the coat and stood there awkwardly. "Chu Chu, what's going on? Don't you have a brain? Your girlfriend's right there, and you just throw her the coat? Isn't that just making her the target of all envy?"

Shen Zhen awkwardly forced a smile at Zhao Jingjing, "Well... you know I'm her sister-in-law, she's probably a little afraid of A-Shu, haha... that silly child..."

Zhao Jingjing coldly watched Shen Zhen mutter to herself, her brows slightly furrowed, remaining silent. "Hmph! What a pretentious act! She got the benefit and is now acting innocent!"

Seeing Zhao Jingjing's cold gaze, Shen Zhen almost swallowed her tongue after speaking. What were they even talking about? Help! Why isn't the car here yet!

Zhao Jingjing stared ahead expressionlessly and said sneer, "You must feel a sense of accomplishment from manipulating those sisters, right? You really know how to pick people. The most powerful people in City A treat you like a precious gem. You must be very proud of yourself, right?"

Shen Zhen paused for a moment, then replied calmly, "Miss Zhao, if I were you, I would think more about how to make Chu Chu unable to leave you, instead of being hostile to me here."

Zhao Jingjing clenched her fingers, her eyes filled with resentment, and said sharply, "Do you know what I hate most about you? We come from the same background, so why are you able to struggle out of the mire while I'm still humbly begging for someone's love?"

Shen Zhen looked ahead and replied calmly, "Love yourself before loving others."