355: Chapter 355: Why Not, Keep Me!
355: Chapter 355: Why Not, Keep Me!
Standing at the intersection, Tangyu was momentarily uncertain about where to go.
If he returned to the company, he couldn’t stand Li Xiang.
Going back to Princess Apartments, there was no one there; Lin Feifei and her two friends were all in class.
Just as he was thinking about this, Tangyu felt someone suddenly taking his arm.
He then looked to see that the person clutching his arm was actually a beautiful woman.
Although her clothes were plain and simple, they couldn’t conceal her beauty—her skin was very fair, though slightly lacking in luster.
All in all, she was about seventy percent as attractive as Guo Momo.
With looks like hers, she was definitely a great beauty, and a bit of makeup would only enhance her features.
Tangyu blinked.
What a stroke of luck to encounter a ‘Lin Sister’ falling from the sky.
Were girls nowadays this bold?
To walk on the street and just grab the arm of any handsome guy they saw?
“Hmm, that’s not right, she looks somewhat familiar,” Tangyu frowned slightly.
Before he could think further, the beautiful woman cooed to him, “Darling, I made you wait so long.
Let’s hurry along.” Without waiting for Tangyu’s agreement, she pulled him along, and she was surprisingly strong; Tangyu, caught off guard, was dragged away by her.
Tangyu’s eyes widened.
What was going on?
“Ah, that— the female thief,” Tangyu finally remembered the beautiful woman who was clinging to his arm.
She was the same female thief he had encountered with Yangzi at the restaurant.
He had helped her once last time; was she now offering herself in return?
“Hurry, someone is chasing me,” whispered the female thief after noticing that Tangyu had recognized her, pulling him even faster.
Only then did Tangyu realize that this woman was using him as a shield.
Could it be that she had again been caught stealing someone’s wallet?
“Young master, over there!” Suddenly, a harsh shout rang out.
Hearing this, the female thief’s face paled, and after a quick glance back, she grabbed Tangyu and ran.
Tangyu also looked back to see three people catching up to them.
“Humph, still trying to run?” Suddenly, two strong bodyguards also emerged from ahead, and in no time, five people surrounded Tangyu and the female thief.
Four bodyguards charged forward, forming a tight circle, preventing Tangyu and the female thief from running any further.
The scene also scared the bystanders into running away, unconcerned with the unfolding drama.
Tangyu’s gaze swept over the four bodyguards; they were all professional types.
Just one look at these bodyguards told him their boss must be a big deal.
His gaze quickly settled on a man in his late twenties.
His expensive clothes were a clear indicator of his significant background.
His face briefly showed traces of strangeness as he eyed the female thief and then turned towards Tangyu, sending a sharp, displeased glare his way.
“You are the first person who dared to steal from this young master,” Zhou Jie said with a corner of his mouth lifted in a sinister and lascivious smirk, looking at the female thief.
His expression clearly betrayed his intentions.
The female thief was still calm, without much fear on her face, she faced Zhou Jie and said, “I didn’t steal it; I just found a wallet.
If you insist it’s yours, what can I do?
Show me some proof that it’s yours, and I will certainly return it.” Despite her composed expression, Tangyu could feel her nervousness from her hands.
As for the female thief, well, Tangyu didn’t really like her stealing from others, but he also felt that she might not be all bad at heart; she must have her difficulties.
Though it was no excuse for sympathy, in Tangyu’s view, it was a reason nonetheless.
Who would deny her?
Women naturally have more privileges than men, especially beautiful women.
“Hehe, found it?
How could something from my pocket fall out?
I clearly felt you stealing it off me, and you say you found it?” Zhou Jie mocked coldly.
“I really did find it, my boyfriend is very rich, I couldn’t care less about the chump change in your wallet,” the female thief insisted.
“Oh, your boyfriend?” Zhou Jie’s gaze slid towards Tangyu, his look was predatory, like a jackal, he smirked coldly and said, “So you’re her boyfriend?
Before you answer, you’d better think carefully if you want to wade into this mess.
I will need an explanation for today’s incident.”
Tangyu was annoyed; he wasn’t necessarily out to help the female thief—stealing was wrong, and without a clear case, Tangyu wouldn’t want to put himself forward.
However, he disliked Zhou Jie’s tone and hated men who bullied women.
Moreover, this guy clearly wanted to use the incident to coerce the female thief into submission, a despicable tactic Tangyu utterly detested.
Plus, Tangyu didn’t harbor any ill feelings towards the female thief, so naturally, he felt inclined to support her.
“Yes, I am her boyfriend, and if there’s an issue, direct it at me.
If my girlfriend really ‘found’ your wallet, I’ll have her return it to you; it’s just a misunderstanding, nothing serious.
There’s no need for such fuss,” Tangyu said.
Zhou Jie’s eyebrows instantly furrowed, his eyes turning menacing.
Against his warnings, someone still dared to step forward—an outright defiance.
He, of course, knew that Tangyu and the female thief were not truly in a relationship; the woman was clearly just using him as a shield.
Ignoring his warning to meddle in this affair was nothing short of provocation.
“Good, then do you two want to settle this privately or make it public?” Zhou Jie sneered.
“I don’t care what you’ve been through, my girlfriend already made it clear—if it’s yours, show the proof, and she will immediately return it.
If it’s not, then don’t rely on your power to bully others.
If you want to settle this privately, prove that wallet is yours.
If you want to make it public, fine, let’s call the police now; I am up for it.
The law aligns with evidence—if you think the wallet was stolen by my girlfriend, then please produce the evidence,” Tangyu declared.
Hearing Tangyu’s commanding words, the female thief was stunned, looking at him with a hint of unusual light flashing in her eyes.
Any woman would be inwardly thrilled to hear such words.
“Haha, excellent, it’s been a long time since someone dared to confront me like this.
My hands have been itching for a while; I’ve missed the taste of bloodshed.
Evidence, my words are the evidence, my fist is the reason.
Since you disagree, then today, this young master will beat you until you submit,” Zhou Jie laughed audaciously, not angry but amused.
“Hey, you’re a grown man, can’t you be reasonable?
It’s just a wallet.
You think I really care about it?
Take it if you want, I’ll give it back to you,” the female thief said, starting to get worried when Zhou Jie got serious, and she threw a wallet that Tangyu tossed over to Zhou Jie.
However, Zhou Jie didn’t even glance at it and let the wallet fall to the ground.
From the bulging wallet, it was clear that it contained a lot of cash.
“Haha, reason?
I made it very clear, my fist is the reason.
I gave you a chance, my things aren’t something you can just take or give back as you please.
Since you took it, you’ve compromised my dignity, the Zhou Family’s dignity, which nobody is allowed to trample on.
Thus, you must pay a price, otherwise, I won’t let this go.
Your so-called boyfriend, he can’t protect you, nobody can.
Be smart, come with me quietly, or else, neither of you will leave here unscathed today,” Zhou Jie sneered, like someone who decides the fate of others.
“The Zhou Family?” Tangyu raised his eyebrows slightly, the corners of his mouth lifted, and he gave a cold smile, “Your Zhou family really does flock together, a whole family with the same nature.
Are you Zhou Wen Zhou Jie or Zhou Jun?”
“Hmm?” Zhou Jie frowned, his face turning colder as he looked at Tangyu: “I’m Zhou Jie, and who are you?
Daring to insult my Zhou family like this, you’ve got guts.
I want to see who you are.
If you’re someone I can’t afford to mess with, today I will admit defeat, but I will remember the insult to my Zhou family.
If you don’t have the strength, then today, you will leave your limbs here, and spend the rest of your life in bed.”
Zhou Jie was a person known for his ruthlessness and cruelty.
“Tangyu,” Tangyu said simply.
“You are Tangyu!” Zhou Jie’s face immediately changed, his eyes flashing with uncertainty, now somewhat excited.
Others might not know, but he was well aware that Zhou Tao had suffered greatly at the hands of Tangyu, and the matter had been unresolved.
Although he did not know the specifics, he was aware that the Zhou Family had suffered heavy losses through Tangyu.
He understood that Tangyu was not someone to be trifled with easily; if even Zhou Tao could be brought down so miserably, let alone himself.
“Alright, let’s end today’s matter here, let’s go,” Zhou Jie said through gritted teeth.
The female thief blinked, admiringly looked at Tangyu with the eyes of a young girl.
This man was truly formidable, scaring them off with just a few words.
It seemed she was quite lucky indeed.
“Wait a moment,” Tangyu called out.
Zhou Jie turned his head back, looking coldly at Tangyu: “What else do you want?”
“Don’t misunderstand, I don’t want anything, today’s incident is a minor one, let’s just let it go.
If you have time, I would like to talk to you.
I assure you, it will be greatly beneficial for you, assuming you are ambitious,” Tangyu said.
Zhou Jie appeared wistful as he stared at Tangyu, finally turning silently and walking away.
“You can find me anytime within three days; I believe you can find me,” Tangyu said.
Zhou Jie paused for a moment, then continued to leave without a word.
Watching Zhou Jie’s retreating figure, Tangyu’s lips slightly lifted, wondering whether this chess piece could be used for his purposes, a conclusion he would soon have, but Tangyu was more inclined to believe it would be.
“OK, now you can let go of my hand,” Tangyu said, turning his gaze back to the female thief.
The female thief did not let go, but instead smiled and said, “Come on, don’t be so petty, big man.
I’m not scared, why should I be?
I’m the one at a disadvantage here, don’t act all coy after winning a little favor.”
“If you really let me take advantage, then I won’t hold back,” Tangyu said.
The female thief immediately let go of Tangyu and stepped back three paces from him.
“I know you have your difficulties, but it’s always wrong to steal from others.
You can earn money on your own through hard work, it doesn’t have to be through theft.
I’m not discriminating against you, it’s just too dangerous for a girl like you.
I have some cash on me, take it,” Tangyu said, pulling out all the cash he had on him, which was just over a thousand yuan.
The female thief took it unceremoniously: “I’ll consider it charity.
You’re so rich, why don’t you just support me?
Then I definitely won’t steal from others again.
I need a lot of money.”
“…”
Tangyu blushed and quickly turned to leave.
“Hehe, don’t be so shy.
You can change your mind any time and support me, you know.
I’m still a virgin,” the female thief laughed heartily.
“Thud—”