Face now was a mere trifle; preserving his assets was the most important thing.
He still hadn't repaid the money he owed Feng Jin, and if he added this debt, it would be an impossible amount to pay back even in an age.
It was better to cast aside his pride right now and dodge this debt. It was far more practical.
"You truly are shameless. How did I not realize you were this kind of person before!"
Feng Jin was now filled with admiration for Chu Chenyi's thick skin. He was like a dead pig that feared no boiling water, directly refusing to acknowledge the debt and resorting to hooliganism.
Chu Chenyi coughed awkwardly, embarrassed. It was the first time he had been so humiliated in his life. He never thought he'd reach a point where he'd shamelessly refuse to pay.
Lin Yuwei watched Chu Chenyi's actions from the side and felt utterly disgraced, turning her head away.
She really wanted to distance herself from Chu Chenyi. He was too embarrassing. In her entire life, she had never done anything so shameful, nor had she ever felt such awkwardness as she did today.
Finally, unable to bear the shame any longer, she found a casual excuse to leave.
"Sister Feng Jin, I'm feeling tired and want to rest. You two continue your chat."
After speaking, and without waiting for Feng Jin's reply, Lin Yuwei quickly stood up from her chair and hurried out, as if fleeing.
It was too embarrassing. She didn't want to stay for another second. Let Chu Chenyi deal with such a shameful situation by himself.
After Lin Yuwei left, Feng Jin's gaze remained on Chu Chenyi, and she said faintly, "Your Highness Prince Jing, now that everyone has left, you don't need to hide anymore. Let's just be upfront. This money... when do you plan to repay it?"
Since there were no outsiders present and Lin Yuwei had left, he no longer needed to worry about being ridiculed. He might as well discard the last shred of his dignity.
"This money, this Prince will absolutely not hand it over. Moreover, I believe your ledger is fake. You clearly fabricated it to cheat this Prince!"
Feng Jin rolled her eyes, her gaze filled with contempt as she looked at Chu Chenyi. She couldn't believe there was actually such a shameless person in this world.
"You truly are shameless!"
She couldn't think of any other words to describe Chu Chenyi's actions. Such things should be written into storybooks and spread far and wide, so everyone could see what a shameless person Chu Chenyi was.
"This Prince is merely stating facts. Do not try to pin any blame on me."
He had no money to give, and it was better to act shamelessly than to suffer the humiliation of losing face.
Besides, who could guarantee that Feng Jin's ledger didn't contain other random entries, attributing debts that were not his to him? He couldn't be a fool.
"I'll ask you one last time, are you truly not planning to repay the money?"
Feng Jin's patience was wearing thin. This was her last chance for Chu Chenyi, and it depended on whether he knew how to cherish it.
"This Prince also clearly tells you, I do not acknowledge this ledger, and naturally, I will not repay the money!"
Chu Chenyi stated resolutely, his attitude fearless and arrogant, perfectly embodying the saying that the debtor is the master. It was clear he intended to act like a scoundrel.
"Very well. Since Your Highness Prince Jing refuses to acknowledge reason, do not blame me for not showing you any courtesy."
If he refused the offered kindness, then she couldn't be blamed for acting without restraint. The consequences would have to be borne by Chu Chenyi alone.
When Chu Chenyi caught a glimpse of Feng Jin's expression, his heart trembled. He felt Feng Jin's expression was rather terrifying, as if she were plotting something wicked. Instantly, he lost his composure.
He hurriedly stepped forward to block Feng Jin, who was about to leave, and asked impatiently, "What exactly do you want to do!"
Feng Jin's lips still held a faint smile. Her red lips parted, and a gentle tone emerged from her throat, "Of course, I don't want to do anything. I just want everyone to know about Prince Jing's good deeds, to let everyone have a good laugh together."
"You're talking nonsense. Do you really think anyone will believe you!"
He was a dignified prince, a bestowed king. How could anyone believe he owed Feng Jin money and refused to pay?
This was merely Feng Jin's petty scheme, a way to force him to compromise. Naturally, he would not be intimidated by Feng Jin's minor tricks.
"Different people have different opinions, and I don't care if they believe it or not. As long as Prince Jing's deeds can spread throughout the land and his reputation can reach every corner of the marketplace, I will be content."
Feng Jin smiled wickedly and mockingly, watching Chu Chenyi's frustrated and speechless expression. She felt incredibly pleased. Finally, she had found an opportunity to deal with Chu Chenyi properly.
"You... you..."
Chu Chenyi pointed at Feng Jin, so angry he didn't know what to say. Why was he so unlucky to encounter Feng Jin?
He was starting to suspect that Feng Jin was his nemesis, that Heaven had sent Feng Jin specifically to torment him.
"What 'you'? Don't point at me!"
Feng Jin's eyes narrowed slightly. She stepped forward and sharply slapped Chu Chenyi's pointing finger.
"I... I was wrong, okay? It's all my fault. I admit my mistake. I beg you, please forgive me, and stop tormenting me."
Chu Chenyi humbly admitted his mistakes, almost to the point of kneeling. As long as Feng Jin could be magnanimous and forgive his minor error, he was willing to do anything.
Feng Jin's eyes narrowed. She felt Chu Chenyi's attitude wasn't respectful enough, as if he were still harboring some wicked plan.
"Do you truly know you were wrong?"
"I truly know I was wrong. It's all my fault. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me anymore."
If Feng Jin were to impulsively spread the news, and it reached the palace, he would be in serious trouble.
Compared to that, financial losses were nothing.
Feng Jin coughed lightly, her expression softening slightly. If things had remained this way, she wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble, and it would have all been for naught.
"Never mind, I'll be magnanimous and won't bother with you."