As a result of this statement, the group of people who had been planning to join the excitement instantly swarmed towards Chen Lishu like wolves and tigers.
Laying hands on a woman was considered very ungentlemanly, but they needed this opportunity to show themselves to the He family. Thus, before making a move, many had already prepared their excuses:
“I believe Ms. Chen is experiencing emotional distress due to work errors, causing her behavior to be uncontrolled. This is a serious situation, and she should be taken away immediately. She is disrupting the He family's banquet!”
“Exactly. Who knows if she might arbitrarily harm others? We naturally have a responsibility to the many bosses present. Why don’t you let me handle this and take her away!”
While everyone present was murmuring about the matter, Lu Chen let out a cold laugh and then said, “Arrest her first, and then send her to Kangning Psychiatric Hospital. I’m willing to provide Ms. Chen with a free treatment!”
Upon hearing this, the gazes of those present became much more profound. Someone stepped forward and asked,
“Mr. Lu, are you perhaps trying to use our hands to get revenge on yourself? Everyone knows Kangning Psychiatric Hospital is under your ownership.”
“Exactly! If anything happens to her while in your custody, we’ll all be implicated. I advise Mr. Lu not to play such dirty tricks!”
“…”
Facing the murmurs of these people, Lu Chen’s lips curved upwards slightly, and he said indifferently, “What are you talking about? Do I seem like such a petty person? Don’t worry, I have no intention of laying a hand on her!
This incident has caused such a stir. Everyone knows I took her away. If something were to happen to her, wouldn’t that make me look like a villain and affect my business reputation in the future?
I just feel a sense of pity. Ms. Chen is considered an outstanding figure in the fashion industry. Now that she’s encountered such a problem and her spirit is stimulated, she’s quite pitiable. I just wanted to help if I could!”
Upon hearing this, those present nodded one after another, finding his words quite reasonable. Someone then stepped forward in agreement, “So Mr. Lu has such broad-mindedness. It was our mistake! Since you’ve said so, we’ll help send her to your affiliated hospital!”
As the words fell, all eyes turned towards Chen Lishu. Several burly men approached her, and without any explanation, they grabbed her shoulders and forcefully restrained her.
Lu Chen looked at Chen Lishu, a hint of ferocity flashing in his deep eyes. Then, he moved his lips and said, “Do you think you’ll have a good outcome falling into my hands? You bitch! Today, I’ll let you know the consequences of provoking me!”
Just as this group was preparing to take Chen Lishu away, Mrs. He, having heard the commotion, rushed over. Seeing Chen Lishu bound and gagged by them, even her usually dignified demeanor became agitated. “What are you doing? Hurry up and let her go!”
The onlookers quickly and eagerly began to explain, each trying to seize this opportunity to speak with the He family: “Madam He, this person attempted to disrupt the He family’s gathering. We have apprehended her and are sending her to where she belongs. You don’t need to worry about this matter. Rest assured, we will handle it!”
Upon seeing Mrs. He appear, Lu Chen’s smug expression vanished instantly. He adopted a humble demeanor and approached her, saying, “Aunt He, please don’t be angry. She disrupted your gathering today, and I will teach her a lesson. Don’t worry, this matter will absolutely not involve you. Everything will be handled discreetly by me!”
He had initially thought that by simply displaying his attitude, Mrs. He would look upon him favorably. To his surprise, she glared at him fiercely and then, with a look of concern, approached Chen Lishu, sternly driving away the burly men nearby.
Seeing this, Lu Chen thought he was hallucinating and quickly intervened, “Aunt He, please be careful. This woman is mentally unstable!”
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Mrs. He narrowed her eyes, and a strong sense of pressure emanated from her body. She then slowly asked, “What did you just say?”
Lu Chen was stunned by her sharp gaze, feeling that the situation was unfolding differently than he had imagined, though he couldn’t pinpoint exactly how.
Facing Mrs. He’s questioning, he swallowed and, in a moment of impulsiveness, lifted his shirt, revealing the bruises on his body. “I’ve never had any dealings with Ms. Chen. Yet, upon meeting her today, she severely injured me. Isn’t this the behavior of someone mentally unstable?
Madam He, you’d better be careful. Who knows if she might suddenly go mad and attack you? It wouldn’t be good if you got hurt. It’s best you stay away from her and come to me. As for whether she’s mentally unstable, we’ll know after a hospital examination!”
Mrs. He, hearing Lu Chen repeatedly call her daughter “mentally unstable,” angrily slammed her palm onto the table. “As someone who just met her, what right do you have to call her mentally unstable? Don’t I know whether she’s sick or not? Or do you think you understand my daughter better than I, her mother?”
At these words, the atmosphere in the room fell into silence.
Daughter? Did they hear something astonishing? How could Chen Lishu be a daughter of the He family?!
The most shocked among them was Lu Chen. A forced smile appeared on his face, and he then asked, “Aunt He, are you mistaken? One has the surname He, and the other has the surname Chen. Their surnames are different, so how can she be your daughter?”
Seeing Lu Chen’s panicked expression, a cold smile appeared on Mrs. He’s face. “So, are you implying that I am senile and can’t recognize my own daughter?!”
Lu Chen was so intimidated by Mrs. He’s aura that he dared not move. Just as the situation was becoming chaotic, two figures suddenly emerged from the crowd.
Upon seeing these two figures, the tense Lu Chen immediately relaxed. “Dad, Mom!”
Lu You glared fiercely at Lu Chen, signaling him with his eyes to behave, and then approached Mrs. He, greeting her with a fawning smile. “Sister He, it’s been a long time. How have you been?”
Mrs. He stared at Lu You for a long while. Her gaze shifted from initial bewilderment to eventual realization. “So it’s young Lu Zi! It has indeed been many years since you left our house and stopped being a driver, it must be over twenty years now! I didn’t expect to meet like this today!”