Xu Teng rubbed his hands together and said with an awkward smile, "Mr. Chen, I've already found out how big your company is. Ten thousand yuan is just a drop in the bucket for you!
It's not that I have no choice. There are expenses for all sorts of things at home, and most importantly, my grandmother is in the hospital and has run out of medication. If she doesn't receive treatment soon, her condition will be critical.
We were married once, after all. As the saying goes, 'A hundred days of grace for a day's marriage.' Do you really need to be so stingy? Once I'm settled in Kyoto, I'll find a way to return this ten thousand yuan to you!"
Hearing the words "married once," Chen Li Shu's eyes turned completely cold. She put down her coffee cup heavily and said indifferently, "We have no relationship whatsoever. You are a kidnapper!
I've already paid what I owe. Don't ever appear before me again, or I won't hesitate to call the police and pursue your previous kidnapping case again!"
Xu Teng's smile faded as he heard Chen Li Shu's words. He gulped down the coffee in front of him, then roughly wiped the liquid from the corner of his mouth with his hand, saying fiercely,
"What's ten thousand yuan to someone as rich as you? Don't forget that your grandmother's hospitalization is not unrelated to you. By rights, you should compensate us. It's only my magnanimity that I'm not holding you accountable!
Do we need to tear our faces apart? It won't do you any good. Don't forget that in this era, a woman losing her virginity is a very serious matter. Believe it or not, I'll make you scorned by the world and your family will be torn apart!"
As he finished speaking, Chen Li Shu stood up and slapped Xu Teng hard across the face. Finally, she grabbed his chin and said word by word,
"You're the first person to dare threaten me. You have no power or influence, what can you do to me? I have a thousand and one ways to make you disappear from Kyoto without anyone noticing. Do you want to try?"
After saying that, Chen Li Shu took out a delicate small dagger from her bag and lightly stabbed it into Xu Teng's neck.
Blood instantly welled up. Xu Teng was terrified and at a loss. He hadn't expected Chen Li Shu to be so fierce and actually make a move!
He stammered, gritted his teeth, and said, "What do you want to do? This is a coffee shop. If anything happens to me, do you think you can escape? There are so many eyes watching in this coffee shop!"
Chen Li Shu sneered disdainfully and said, "Haven't you heard that money can make the devil turn the millstone? After dealing with you, I'll have enough money to make them shut up obediently.
Didn't you like to threaten me just now? Oh, right, you wanted to slander my reputation with that mouth of yours? How about this, today I'll make sure you can never speak again!"
With that, Chen Li Shu tightly gripped his chin, forcing his mouth open, and then placed the dagger against his tongue.
This scene made Su Nian, who was nearby, sweat profusely. Xu Teng was so scared that his legs went weak, and a stream of yellow liquid flowed down his pant leg.
Xu Teng stammered, "I was wrong, I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! I dare not speak carelessly again, please give me another chance, I will never bother you again!"
Hearing this, Chen Li Shu withdrew the dagger with a look of disgust and gently patted Xu Teng's face, saying,
"Then I'll give you this chance. Don't provoke me again. I hate trouble the most, but I'm also not afraid of trouble.
If you dare to provoke me again, don't blame me for being ruthless and cutting out your tongue, causing you to bleed to death! What are you still standing here for? Get out!"
After speaking, Chen Li Shu sat back in her seat, crossed her arms, and stared at Xu Teng like a demon.
Xu Teng's mind was blank with fear, and his legs were too weak to walk. He could only scramble away from the place.
Watching Xu Teng leave, Su Nian quickly sat beside Chen Li Shu and said nervously, "Madam, were you really planning to attack Xu Teng just now?
Although this Xu Teng is not human, we cannot control matters of life and death. Killing is punishable by death. It's not worth sacrificing the rest of your life for a scumbag."
Su Nian had been watching Chen Li Shu's actions the whole time. If Chen Li Shu had truly intended to make a move, she would have been the first to stop it.
Facing Su Nian's concern, Chen Li Shu's lips curved upwards slightly, and she gave her a reassuring smile, explaining, "I never intended to lay a hand on him. However, Xu Teng is a rogue. If I don't show some deterrent, this guy will only push his luck!
After today's lesson, he won't bother us for a while, and I can focus on my work.
During this time, remember to have the detective team keep a close eye on him. I'm worried that Qin Group and Yang Li Li will try to take advantage of the situation!"
"Yes!" Su Nian solemnly agreed to the task.
Meanwhile, back at the Xin Xin Group, Xu Teng, having failed to get money, slunk back. Chen Li Shu was right. He had no power or influence. How could a person from the countryside deal with a powerful big boss? After much thought, he finally decided to cooperate with Yang Li Li!
Looking at the grim-faced Xu Teng, a hint of schadenfreude flashed in Yang Li Li's eyes, but she quickly hid it.
She lazily leaned back in her chair and slowly said, "What is your purpose in coming to me today? Didn't you say we couldn't cooperate? Since we can't, then we have nothing to discuss."
Xu Teng knew that he was asking for a favor, so no matter how displeased he was with Yang Li Li's attitude, he suppressed his anger and said obsequiously, "I've come today to discuss cooperation with you!
I've thought it through these past few days. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Chen Li Shu almost destroyed my family, so I must teach her a lesson. What price can you offer to buy me out?"
Buy you out? Yang Li Li seemed to have heard a joke. She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a helpless smile appearing on her face as she said,
"Mr. Xu, I think you've misunderstood. From beginning to end, I just felt pity for you and wanted to help. Chen Li Shu and I were college classmates. I have no grievances with her, why would I deal with her?
I offered you my help back then, but Mr. Xu was too aggressive at the time, and we couldn't reach an agreement. Afterwards, I thought perhaps I was meddling."