However, Zhang Tianzhe still had some concerns in his heart that were difficult to dispel.
He knew Chu Jinghong's character very well - cold, decisive, and ruthless.
If handled improperly, even the slightest mistake may lead to an irreparable disaster.
This is the critical moment to resolve all these contradictions. Any delay will only deepen the misunderstanding and lead to disastrous consequences.
Zhang Tianzhe knew very well that offending Chu Jinghong was definitely not a wise move.
Thinking of this, Zhang Tianzhe had already made a decision in his heart.
He must go and apologize to Chu Jinghong immediately after settling Shen Qingwei down.
He understood that only by showing weakness could he gain a glimmer of hope. If he could find a suitable place for her to live and make up for his previous negligence, perhaps he could calm Chu Jinghong's anger.
However, the moment he stepped into the yard downstairs, the scene before him made him freeze - the stairs were in a mess, with piles of clothes and pots and pans scattered all over the floor.
This place has obviously not been taken care of for a long time. It is in a mess and looks like a ruin.
Shen Qingwei followed closely behind him and walked to the stairs. When his eyes fell on these familiar objects, he suddenly stopped, his eyes widened, and he murmured: "These... these things... are these... mine?!"
A sudden panic swept through her heart. Those piled up clothes and supplies were clearly her personal belongings.
She was stunned, unable to believe what she was seeing. Suddenly, a familiar voice rang in her ears: "Sister! What's wrong with you? What are you doing?!!!"
The landlord was standing at the door with a gloomy face and sweating anxiously, throwing things in the room out continuously.
He yelled angrily, "Get out! Move out!"
Shen Qingwei was struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.
Her eyes were blurred, and the uneasiness and confusion in her heart intertwined into an indescribable fear.
Before she could react, she heard the landlord's sharp, piercing voice coldly say, "The rent has increased by three thousand yuan. If you don't have the money, get out! Bitch!"
This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, shattering the last glimmer of hope in Shen Qingwei's heart.
Her throat tightened and she couldn't make any sound.
She could only watch helplessly as her belongings were thrown away roughly, as if everything was worthless, even worse than waste.
At this moment, the landlord's behavior has violated the law, but facing all this, Zhang Tianzhe's heart felt as painful as if it was stabbed by a blunt knife. He suppressed his anger and powerlessness, lowered his head, and finally just let out a helpless sigh.
The silence and inaction of the once proud man now seem even more burdensome.
Shen Qingwei's tears had already burst out, and the tears were like a ruthless torrent, rushing down.
She fell to the ground trembling, picked up the scattered clothes, and said with a sob: "Sister, don't do this... don't... ah ah ah!"
Her voice was nearly broken, filled with endless pain and grievance: "I saved money and lived frugally for a long time before I could afford to buy these..."
Every word seemed to be squeezed out of her throat, carrying unspeakable pain, as if tearing her soul apart.
She desperately picked up her clothes, tears almost drowning her vision.
It was as if fate had dealt her a fatal blow at this moment, and she still couldn't break free.
Shen Qingwei felt suffocated, and the heavy pressure on her heart almost made it impossible for her to breathe.
Her struggle was like a lone boat floating in the sea, which could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time.
All the persistence and hard work seem to be meaningless at this moment.
The landlady was still furious, screaming and throwing things all over the floor.
She seemed to be venting her dissatisfaction through these actions: "I told you a long time ago, either you increase the rent by 3,000 yuan or get out immediately! If you don't have money, don't rent a house! If you don't have money, find a man to help you pay the rent! How shameless! You brought back a man the other day, and today you brought two more! One of them is old enough to be your ancestor. How disgusting are you to let him live in your house! You don't even let my brother have a chance! What gives you the right?!"
The landlady was furious and almost roared out all her resentment.
But just as she finished speaking, a cold voice interrupted her, like a knife cutting through the air: "You want to die, right?"
Chu Jinghong rushed forward like a beast, the anger in her eyes almost bursting out.
She couldn't bear it any longer, and with firm steps, she pushed the landlady away without hesitation. At that moment, the landlady staggered backwards and fell heavily to the ground, her face hitting the ground, and she almost had no strength left.
Her face flushed instantly, and she was fuming with rage. She pointed in Chu Jinghong's direction and screamed, "How dare you push me?! I'll kill you! Do you know who my brother is? How dare you show off to me?!"
"Your brother?"
Chu Jinghong remained calm, his eyes indifferent, and he didn't care about the person the landlady mentioned.
The landlady's eyes flashed with pride, as if her so-called "brother" could shock everyone: "You don't even know my brother?!"
She sneered, her face full of contempt, "My brother is Master Zhang Tianzhe's man. Are you scared now?!"
"Oh, Master Zhang Tianzhe, right?" Chu Jinghong's tone was still cold, with a hint of sarcasm.
She turned her head slightly and looked down at Zhang Tianzhe beside her, her tone even colder, "Haha, I'm curious, which Master Zhang?"
The landlady was stunned, her eyes wide and her expression twisted, as if she had just heard the funniest joke in the world. "You don't even know Master Zhang? He's a well-known figure in this business! This is really laughable! Back then, Master Zhang was a powerful figure in Jinling, doing business in both black and white. He had hundreds of subordinates, and who dared not listen to him? You dare say you don't even know Master Zhang? I'm telling you, apologize to me immediately! Otherwise, my brother will call you and you will all go out on your knees!"
According to the landlady, this legendary Zhang Tianzhe was once feared in Jinling, with a ruthless and brutal reputation.
At that time, his words could make people tremble with fear and cause all kinds of things to stir up waves.
His power is like a myth, and countless young people dream of gaining his favor and becoming one of his subordinates.
Master Zhang seemed to be a symbol of an era. His words could shake the entire Jinling, and no one dared to underestimate him.
However, the sneer on Chu Jinghong's face became more and more obvious, and his voice gradually became louder: "Oh, Master Zhang, it does sound complicated."
Her tone was full of disdain, as if she never took these so-called "threats" seriously.
After hearing that, the landlady was instantly furious, like a flame doused with oil, quickly reaching its peak.
Her tense nerves finally broke, and anger churned in her chest, erupting uncontrollably like underground lava.
Her eyes were bloodshot and burning with anger, like the center of a storm, completely disrupting the atmosphere around her.
She suddenly grabbed an old chair next to her and smashed it hard on the floor. The legs of the chair made a thunderous sound when they hit the ground.
She screamed, her voice as sharp as a knife, almost crazy: "Wait! My brother will kill you!"
Chu Jinghong smiled slightly, with a look of indifference on her face. To her, the threat was nothing but insignificant dust and was not worth mentioning at all.
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