Seeing Jing Jia make a move on Ming Yue, Ji Shi You, who was hiding in the shadows, immediately rushed into the store.
At this moment, he forgot about Ming Yue's skills. How could someone who could deal with the Seven Fiends be harmed by Jing Jia?
All he thought about was getting to Ming Yue's side quickly, protecting her, and preventing her from getting hurt.
But to avoid being discovered, he kept his distance, and it was already too late.
Jing Jia's hand was already raised, her sharp nails about to touch Ming Yue's delicate skin.
Ming Yue didn't even try to dodge. She didn't want to expose her abilities in front of so many people.
Because she knew that Zhe Cheng, who was by her side, wouldn't let her get hurt.
As expected, Jing Jia's hand stopped in mid-air, her wrist caught by Zhe Cheng.
Then, with a gentle flick, Jing Jia flew towards the door like a kite with a broken string.
At this moment, Ji Shi You happened to run in. Seeing that Ming Yue was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
He stopped and helped up Jing Jia, who had fallen to the ground. After all, she was the daughter of his mother's close friend.
They had grown up together, so he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"How are you? Are you injured?"
Jing Jia had been thrown several meters by Zhe Cheng, which looked quite alarming. Ji Shi You casually asked.
"Brother Shi You, I'm dying. I need to be sent to the hospital.
It was Ming Yue. Not only did she bully Sister Ling Ling, but she also had someone beat me up.
Oh, and that man next to her is her lover.
She's been cheating on you behind your back, and Sister Ling Ling and I found out.
They were so angry that they resorted to violence. Brother Shi You, I truly feel sorry for you.
You married a promiscuous and unvirtuous woman.
She's not worthy of you and has no right to be a wife of the Ji family. You should divorce her."
Seeing that it was Ji Shi You who helped her up, Jing Jia was overjoyed and immediately burst into tears.
To slander Ming Yue, she began to spout nonsense, throwing mud at her.
However, her words, by chance, struck a sore spot in Ji Shi You's heart.
His face immediately turned ashen, and the anger that had been suppressed within him burned fiercely.
He let go of Jing Jia, gritted his teeth, and walked towards Zhe Cheng.
Zhe Cheng was puzzled by Jing Jia's words because Ming Yue had repeatedly instructed him not to reveal her identity.
That's why he had used a subtle technique just now, confident that he hadn't injured Jing Jia. How could she be dying?
Normally, anyone who dared to scratch at Ming Yue would have at least one arm disabled.
Also, he had become Ming Yue's lover for no reason, which made him feel flattered.
He wished he could, but he really wasn't good enough! He knew Ji Shi You.
Moreover, with Ming Yue's connection now, Ji Shi You was their son-in-law. He didn't want to be misunderstood.
Seeing Ji Shi You walking towards him, Zhe Cheng was puzzled by the murderous aura emanating from him.
Looking at him, it was as if he had the hatred of a father's murderer and the resentment of a wife-snatcher.
However, out of politeness, he smiled and greeted him, wanting to establish a good relationship.
"Cousin-in-law, no, Mr. Ji, hello!"
He almost let it slip. Zhe Cheng was about to address Ji Shi You as cousin-in-law, but fortunately, he reacted quickly and corrected himself.
Then, with a smile, he extended his right hand, intending to shake Ji Shi You's hand.
"Why did you hurt her?"
Ji Shi You, with a dark expression, ignored Zhe Cheng's outstretched hand and asked coldly.
He was just in a bad mood and looking for trouble.
He couldn't exactly question Zhe Cheng about seducing his wife and cuckolding him, could he?
Hearing Ji Shi You's question, Zhe Cheng became even more confused. Was Ji Shi You defending that woman?
Wasn't he the young master's husband? Why would he favor someone who wanted to harm the young lady and be so angry?
This was not normal, so he was stunned for a moment, unsure how to answer.
"Mr. Ji, we were acting in self-defense. Are you standing up for Jing Jia?
Then, please ask your former fiancée why she tried to hurt someone.
As the eldest young madam of the Ji family, what has she done to offend her?"
Seeing Ji Shi You acting ferociously towards Zhe Cheng to protect Jing Jia, Ming Yue felt a pang of discomfort.
She had a protective nature. She could bully her subordinates, but others couldn't. So, she retorted with a cold face.
Seeing her expression, Ji Shi You knew Ming Yue was angry.
He stood aside, his imposing aura completely gone, like a child who had made a mistake and dared not speak.
"Zhe Cheng, I like the things here, including that bag.
Who says display items can't be sold? You deal with this ignorant person."
Seeing Ji Shi You remain silent, Ming Yue didn't press further, but she didn't acknowledge him either.
She walked around the store, deliberately stopping in front of He Ling and Jing Jia, and said loudly.
Her tone was full of provocation and disdain. She was doing it on purpose, specifically to put the two of them in their place.
She wasn't usually like this, but for some reason today, she felt like doing it.
"You're just bragging!"
He Ling, having had her wages docked, didn't dare to be arrogant anymore and remained silent, but her eyes were full of malice.
Jing Jia looked at her with disdain, thinking Ming Yue was boasting and trying to save face.
Birds of a feather flock together. She didn't believe that Ming Yue, a country bumpkin, and the people she knew would have the ability and financial resources to do so.
"If you like it, I'll arrange it. Waitress, come here.
Pack up all the items in your store and send them to the Ji family, including this bag."
Jing Jia and He Ling were looking at Ming Yue with mocking expressions, wondering how she would get out of this.
However, Zhe Cheng readily agreed and called over the sales assistant who had been hiding nearby.
She had been frightened earlier and had already notified the store manager.
"Sir, we are very happy that you can buy all the items in the store.
But this bag is indeed a display item, and we don't have the authority to sell it. Please don't make things difficult for me."
The sales assistant cautiously approached, her heart filled with both joy and worry.
Zhe Cheng buying all the items meant a substantial commission for her, equivalent to a year's income.
But she truly had no authority to sell that bag, which put her in a difficult position.
"Mr. Zhe, we are honored by your visit.
I am the China regional manager for this brand, my surname is Zhou, you can call me Xiao Zhou.
If you have any needs, just give me a command, and I'll bring the samples to you."
At this moment, a middle-aged man rushed in and said to Zhe Cheng with a subservient bow.
It was a coincidence that he was inspecting stores today, accompanied by the store manager. After receiving the report that someone was causing trouble,
He rushed over immediately and was surprised to see Zhe Cheng, so he quickly went in.
This was a big shot he couldn't afford to offend. With a single word from Zhe Cheng, he could lose his job and have their brand expelled from China.
"Xiao Zhou, right? I don't have any other requests, I just want to buy this bag.
I heard it's a display item and not for sale. Tell me, is it for sale or not?"
Zhe Cheng had not wanted to make things difficult for a mere employee earlier, but now that the manager was here, his demeanor changed completely.
"Mr. Zhe, it's like this. Normally, this bag is not for sale.
My rank is not high enough, and I don't have the authority to decide. How about this?
I will immediately ask headquarters for instructions and give you a reply. I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."
The middle-aged man's waist was bent at a ninety-degree angle as he spoke cautiously.
Zhe Cheng was someone he couldn't afford to offend, but this bag was placed here by headquarters, and he had no authority to decide.
"Zhe Cheng, I'm tired. Let them contact each other first, and you take me home."
Ming Yue felt a bit annoyed. She looked at Jing Jia, who had stealthily moved back to Ji Shi You's side and was holding his arm.
Ji Shi You didn't refuse, which made him feel even more uncomfortable and want to leave.
"Alright, I'll take you home first. Don't worry, I'll arrange everything you want."
"Stop!"
Seeing Zhe Cheng and Ming Yue about to leave, Ji Shi You, who was standing by, shouted.