"Didn't I tell you before that once I paid you a hundred thousand yuan, we would have no further dealings? Yet you've repeatedly threatened me. It seems you're not afraid of death?" Chen Lishu's icy gaze swept over the other person, an oppressive aura pressing down on Xu Teng.
Xu Teng faltered for a moment, then remembered he had powerful backing. He forced himself to suppress his panic and, with a dismissive cold snort, said, "I warn you, many newspapers and television stations are watching my actions now!
If you want to kill me, you'll have to face exposure, the collapse of your company, and the ruin of your family. I'm just a simple man from the countryside; compared to a big boss like you, my life isn't that valuable. But you yourself… it might not be worth it."
"I must say, you're a very smart person. My continued tolerance before was due to my kindness, but this incident has taught me that a kind horse gets ridden, and a kind person gets bullied!
If you want money, I won't give you a single cent. From now on, whatever you do to me, I will 'repay' you in kind. If you have any sense at all, you'd best not make an enemy of me."
After Chen Lishu finished speaking coldly, she beckoned to Su Nian and whispered into her ear, "Please escort him out."
Su Nian nodded, then approached Xu Teng. Suppressing the murderous intent within her, she forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes and said politely, "Mr. Xu, please leave!"
Xu Teng narrowed his eyes, placed his hands on the table, and with a stiff neck, roared, "Chen Lishu, don't push your luck! If I don't get what I want and leave this company today, do you believe I'll expose a major scandal of your company tomorrow?!"
Facing Xu Teng's threat, Chen Lishu appeared unconcerned. "I believe you. I'd like to see what tricks you can pull."
With that, she snapped her fingers, and several burly men entered. They grabbed Xu Teng by the arms, one on each side, and unceremoniously dragged him out.
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of passersby. Everyone pointed and whispered as Xu Teng was unceremoniously thrown out.
"Isn't that Xu Teng, the one looking for a wife on TV? I heard his wife is the owner of this company. What's going on? They threw him out?"
"This guy is a street rat, everyone, don't be fooled by him! If someone is a powerful and influential boss, why would they fancy such a spineless man? I say he's just trying to extort money!"
"I have a relative working at this company. I heard Chen Lishu is married and has children. How could she possibly be involved with other men? Even if she were, she'd find someone handsome and powerful!"
"..."
These discussions all reflected a lack of approval for Xu Teng, making him feel utterly disgraced, his head hanging low.
He clenched his fists tightly, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes. He couldn't openly confront them yet, as he had cultivated an image of an honest, simple farmer on screen.
Xu Teng, being clever, didn't burn his bridges. He put on a show of dejection, got up from the ground, ignored the surrounding chatter, and quickened his pace, leaving the place swiftly.
Chen Lishu, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, observed this scene. After a moment's hesitation, she turned to Su Nian and said, "Go and keep an eye on Xu Teng. If he didn't have some leverage, he wouldn't have come to me!
If you discover any useful information, remember to record it on your phone. This could very well become our favorable evidence!"
Su Nian found her words quite reasonable and nodded in agreement, replying earnestly, "Yes!"
With that, Su Nian swiftly pursued the direction Xu Teng had taken.
After chasing for about five or six minutes, she spotted the familiar figure in a small alley.
However, besides Xu Teng, there were several unfamiliar faces in the alley. Realizing something was amiss, Su Nian remembered Chen Lishu's words and immediately took out her phone from her pocket, turning on the camera function.
Xu Teng hadn't realized he was being followed. He frowned, looking at the people in front of him, and asked, "Are you the thugs arranged by Yang Lili?
Let me tell you, I make my living with this face. You'll have to be careful to avoid hitting it. You can hit anywhere else!"
The thugs sized up Xu Teng, finding his words rather irritating, and their hands grew restless.
As Xu Teng was still muttering for them to go easy, fists began to rain down on him, with his face bearing the brunt of the assault.
"What are you doing? What are you doing?!" Xu Teng grimaced in pain and struggled non-stop.
Seeing that they had beaten him enough, the thugs tacitly stepped back a few paces. One of them asked his companion, who held a camera, "How is it? Did you record that scene?"
The person with the camera nodded, "It's all recorded."
Having received a positive confirmation, the thug who seemed to be in charge stepped forward, gave Xu Teng an apologetic smile, and said,
"We're truly sorry. We didn't want to lay hands on you, but for the sake of realistic portrayal, we had to go against your instructions."
While speaking apologetically, his eyes betrayed a hint of schadenfreude. Xu Teng noticed these expressions and seethed with anger but could do nothing about them!
Since the beating had already happened, and to avenge Chen Lishu, he could only grit his teeth and say, "I know you're all doing this to ensure the plan's success. I'll cooperate. What's next?"
Seeing that Xu Teng had finally calmed down, the thugs exchanged glances and put aside their differences, seriously explaining the follow-up, "Pin all the blame on Chen Lishu!"
Xu Teng nodded and said, "Alright, then let's hurry and finish this scene. Make it convincing!"
"Okay!" The thugs nodded, then exchanged a look with the young man holding the camera.
One of the thugs grabbed Xu Teng by his collar and said with a menacing expression, "Who told you to run to the television station to expose President Chen? Wouldn't it be better to live quietly in Gui Village?
Today, we brothers will teach you a lesson. Go back to where you belong. If we ever see you in public again, we'll break both your legs!"