"Exactly, wait until the day you’re no longer the Chen Family’s son-in-law, then come talk about this matter. Now please leave immediately, as you’re already causing us trouble."
Although Shen Heyu’s attitude towards Pei Yansi hadn’t changed, Lu Yi felt an inexplicable fear in his heart. He was worried that what Pei Yansi had said would shake Shen Heyu.
"If I remember correctly, you left a long time before I did. If you still haven’t waited for a car rescue after such a long time, why not come to my villa to rest? I have a place nearby where you can take a break."
Pei Yansi was only looking into Shen Heyu’s eyes as he spoke, needing only her stance on the matter.
"Thanks, but that’s unnecessary." Lu Yi didn’t want to accept his favor.
As Pei Yansi and Shen Heyu spoke, Lu Yi always unnecessarily interrupted, disrupting the rhythm of their conversation. Pei Yansi looked back with a cold gaze, warning him.
"This is a matter between Shen Heyu and me. If you still wish to stay by her side, I advise you to watch your mouth."
Shen Heyu immediately stood up, defending Lu Yi. "Lu Yi is my friend, and I won’t allow you to treat him this way. I’ll have you know that none of us are your subordinates, so don’t act all high and mighty."
Lu Yi, watching Shen Heyu standing in front of him, was touched, and his expression showed it.
Pei Yansi’s Adam’s apple moved with restrained forbearance.
"If he is just a friend to you, I naturally can respect him, but you know very well what his intentions are. He’s my rival; why should I be polite to him?"
"The high and mighty President Pei obviously doesn’t need to respect him because of me, but that is also one of the reasons I left you." Shen Heyu’s voice was soft yet deafening enough for Pei Yansi.
Pei Yansi caught a crucial phrase.
He pulled his hand out of his pocket, grabbing Shen Heyu’s shoulders to question her, "What did you say? So you left me because of this?"
"You didn’t leave because you stopped loving me or had me out of your heart; as long as you’re willing to come back, I will surely change this habit, okay?"
"Why do you have to be physical when talking?" Lu Yi saw Pei Yansi grabbing Shen Heyu by the shoulders and immediately grabbed Pei Yansi’s wrist, trying to pull him away.
However, Pei Yansi, desperate for an answer from Shen Heyu, darkly shook off his hand.
"Get lost." Pei Yansi was still being polite only because of Shen Heyu.
But if Lu Yi was courting danger, Pei Yansi wasn’t to blame.
Pei Yansi shook off Lu Yi’s hand and went to press for an answer again. In a moment of urgency, Lu Yi clenched his fist and swung it directly at Pei Yansi.
Pei Yansi’s eyes were only on Shen Heyu, not noticing the incoming fist, and took the punch squarely.
Shen Heyu’s eyes shook violently.
She couldn’t confidently watch as blood trickled from Pei Yansi’s mouth, covering her own mouth with her hand.
Zhao Jin, witnessing this scene, immediately intervened, "Mr. Lu, assaulting President Pei without reason— we reserve the right to hold you legally responsible for this."
The Pei Group had both the money and ruthlessness to sue.
If Pei Yansi decided to take Lu Yi to court, Lu Yi might pay a dire price. Regaining her senses, Shen Heyu pulled a tissue from her bag and handed it to Pei Yansi.
She pleaded on behalf of Lu Yi, "Lu Yi didn’t do it on purpose, and I hope you won’t pursue this matter. We can apologize to you."
Pei Yansi coldly observed Shen Heyu’s anxious demeanor, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes, yet he wasn’t entirely sure.
He reached out to take the tissue Shen Heyu handed over, methodically wiping the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Even if an apology is necessary, it should be Lu Yi who apologizes to me, but whether I accept it or not is my decision."
Lu Yi took a step forward, and Zhao Jin instinctively raised his hand to stop him from getting closer to Pei Yansi.
He bypassed the assistant directly and negotiated with Pei Yansi, "I was the one who attacked you first. If you want to pursue my faults, come after me. Don’t use me as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Heyu and force her to do things she dislikes."
"Do you really think that using you would force Shen Heyu into doing things she doesn’t want to do? You’re overestimating yourself," Pei Yansi said coldly, glancing at him.
"So, just come at me if you want to do something."
"In that case, you should be prepared to receive a legal letter." This was Lu Yi digging his own grave, so Pei Yansi would satisfy him, though Shen Heyu did not wish to see such a result occur.
"Is there still room for negotiation in this matter? Just tell us, or rather tell me, what you want us or me to do, and you will forgive Lu Yi’s recent excessive behavior."
Shen Heyu knew Pei Yansi’s target was herself; if he really wanted to take action against Lu Yi, he would not have wasted so much talk.
Indeed, having stayed by Pei Yansi’s side for three long years, she had some understanding of him.
Because she understood him, that’s why Shen Heyu tried to reconcile with him instead of clashing head-on.
"Are you really willing to save him, to do things you dislike? Is he that important to you?" Pei Yansi furrowed his brows deeply, his fingers crushing the blood-stained tissue in an instant.
"Whether I am willing or not is my business. You just need to propose the conditions for reconciliation."
Pei Yansi’s gaze suddenly turned icy.
He stared intently at Shen Heyu, his eyes seemingly trying to pierce through her soul.
"Fine, I’d like to see how far you’d go for him."
"You’ve been desperately trying to get away from me, haven’t you? If I say the condition for letting him go is for you to come back and live with me, would you agree?"
"Impossible, that is absolutely impossible. Let me tell you, your cunning plan will never succeed!" Before Shen Heyu could react, Lu Yi exploded like a cat that had its tail stepped on, his usual demeanor gentle, seldom this angry.
"Heyu, don’t fall for his trap. This issue was caused by me, it’s not related to you at all, and you don’t have to bear the consequences."
Lu Yi knew that Shen Heyu had put in a great effort to leave Pei Yansi, and now because of a moment of anger, his punch might send Shen Heyu right back to Pei Yansi; he absolutely wouldn’t allow such an outcome.
"You can refuse this."
"To be honest, I actually don’t want it to come to this, because if you refuse, it just means he isn’t that important to you," Pei Yansi laughed softly.
For a moment, his heart was bitter. He wanted Shen Heyu to return to his side, yet he didn’t want to acknowledge indirectly how important Lu Yi was to her.
"Who says I won’t agree?"