“I am Xu Yanshen, a friend of Shen Heng.” Although Xu Yanshen could sense the sudden somber atmosphere, he had to speak up because of Shen Heng’s situation. “I know this request is unreasonable, but apart from being a bit of a slacker at times, Shen Heng has never really had any bad intentions. His family situation is special; his parents are divorced, and neither of them wants to take responsibility for him. He lives a muddled life, but he’s not a bad person. I know that his family situation must have led him down this path.”
Xu Yanshen was also quite angry. He hadn't expected that Shen Heng, that fool, could be used as a pawn by Tang Ke. Although everyone usually joked around with Tang Ke, they never took what Tang Ke said seriously in private. He never expected that Tang Ke would actually make things like this this time.
If he hadn't known that Shen Heng wasn't a bad person and was likely instigated by Tang Ke, he would have beaten Shen Heng up first instead of pleading for him here in a humble manner.
“He’s just turned 18.” Xu Yan took a deep breath. “If he goes to jail, his life will be ruined—”
Jiang Jianian had no interest in listening to Xu Yanshen's words. He asked expressionlessly, "Since you know it's unreasonable, why do you continue speaking?"
Xu Yanshen: ...
Ye Zhiwei tugged at Jiang Jianian, guessing that he was probably not in a good mood. Thinking about her impulsive actions just now, Ye Zhiwei didn't dare to look at Jiang Jianian. If she really kissed him, she would probably be embarrassed.
Xu Yanshen interrupted Ye Zhiwei's infatuation. Ye Zhiwei, feeling shy and nervous, breathed a sigh of relief and her tone towards Xu Yanshen wasn't so bad anymore. She said in a rare good mood, "This matter is no longer something we can decide. All the evidence is with the public security bureau, and they have already filed a case. It will be the police who file the prosecution. We are just the victims. Your friend Shen Heng is suspected of kidnapping. Criminal cases, except for private prosecutions, cannot be withdrawn just because we say so."
Xu Yanshen paused for a moment before continuing, "I consulted a lawyer, and they said that if you issue a letter of understanding, there's a possibility that Shen Heng will receive a lighter sentence—"
"I'm sorry, Shen." Ye Zhiwei, who had seemed good-tempered, suddenly turned serious and interrupted Xu Yanshen with a blank expression, saying, "You plead for your friend Shen Heng from your own standpoint, and I have my own standpoint as well. He may have really been instigated by Tang Ke, but it is true that he wanted to kidnap me, and it is also true that he injured someone with a knife. Since he did it, he must be responsible for his actions. I cannot forgive him, and I will never issue a letter of understanding."
Xu Yanshen hesitated for a moment, then noticed Jiang Jianian's wound. He almost lost his temper and went to confront Shen Heng. During a break in the interrogation, Shen Heng called Xu Yanshen for help, briefly explaining the situation without even telling him about the knife attack.
Xu Yan took a deep breath and said after a while, "I didn't know he also stabbed your boyfriend with a knife."
Boy friend?
Ye Zhiwei: ? ? ?
Before he could explain that Jiang Jianian was not yet his boyfriend, Xu Yanshen apologized again. He rubbed his temples and said irritably, "Who taught him all this? He's already graduated from high school and he's still as stupid as before. He told me that finding a proper job means continuing to do those stupid things that he used to do to get by."
Xu Yanshen finally saw the situation clearly. He not only apologized again very sincerely for his earlier disturbance, but also carefully chose his words and said, "It is true that Shen Heng was ungrateful and made a mistake. He is not a child and should pay the price for his actions. He hurt your boyfriend, and it is understandable that you are angry and upset because you love your boyfriend so much. I have no reason or right to force you to forgive my friend. It is my fault, Miss Ye. I apologize to you."
He painstakingly found the two men, originally intending to try and gain Shen Heng's forgiveness, but at this moment he very quickly changed his mind.
Xu Yanshen, being perceptive and quick to leave without foolishly continuing to bother them, improved Jiang Jianian's mood slightly. She had been planning how to restore the atmosphere to what it was before Xu Yanshen's arrival—
Unexpectedly, Ye Zhiwei's reaction was even cuter than Jiang Jianian had imagined. She seemed to be embarrassed by Xu Yanshen's words, covering her face with her hands to prevent Jiang Jianian from looking at her. She was both shy and angry, and said with a flushed face, "How can Xu Yanshen talk such nonsense? He doesn't know anything but still has his own reasons. How can he be so annoying? Jiang Jianian, don't listen to his nonsense!"
The last bit of displeasure in Jiang Jianian's heart dissipated. He observed Ye Zhiwei's reaction and said with considerable pleasure, "Is that so? I think he's quite sensible."
Ye Zhiwei covered her face, not daring to look at Jiang Jianian. However, judging from the obviously heavy atmosphere around Jiang Jianian when Xu Yanshen first appeared, she could tell that Jiang Jianian was also very dissatisfied with Xu Yanshen and would probably criticize Xu Yanshen with her. But she didn't expect Jiang Jianian to change her mind so quickly. Just now, she was implying that he should get lost, but now she actually thought he was sensible.
What's going on?
That's a really fast change of attitude!
Therefore, boys' little emotions are like thunderstorms, coming and going quickly.
Ye Zhiwei: Ha, men.
*
The CEO of Tang's Technology is under investigation by the public security authorities for suspected exam cheating. To make matters worse, the case of Tang's father and daughter being suspected of kidnapping a female student from the same school has also been leaked.
After the incident was reported by relevant news media, Tang's Technology's stock price, which was already on the verge of collapse, plummeted, hitting the daily limit down and even being removed from the stock market.
An emergency shareholders' meeting was convened, and the company's current CEO was temporarily replaced. Even the company's legal representative had to be changed.
Although the media did not explicitly state that Tang Ke kidnapped Ye Qingcheng's daughter, it was already an open secret. Once the news broke, who would dare to continue to have close ties with the Tang family?
Anyone with a modicum of sense chose to protect themselves at this critical juncture. Not only did no one dare to visit the Tang family to offer condolences, but even when Tang's mother came to the door, no one was willing to see her.
This matter also reached Ye Qingcheng's ears.
Upon hearing this news, Ye Qingcheng was so angry he almost laughed. His obvious rage made Ji Shuli, who had also just received the news, stand by and not dare to breathe.
"Uncle, don't be angry. We don't know exactly what happened. Maybe it's just a rumor..." Ji Shuli never expected that Ye Zhiwei would almost get into trouble. He said with a headache, "Why don't I call my little cousin and ask her what happened?"
"It's all just rumors! I've already had someone verify it, how can it still be spreading like this!" Ye Qingcheng rubbed his temples, and after a while, he shook his head and said, "The news that she was almost kidnapped has already spread, and I, as her father, only found out now?"
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