At the sight of Gu Wenze, You Xiaonian's tense expression eased a little, though his tone remained hostile. "Wenze, you're just in time. Take your woman home. Don't let her interfere in my business."
He gave Qiao Hua a pointed look, his eyes brimming with contempt.
"Let Shen Zhen go," Gu Wenze said coolly.
Qiao Hua glanced at Gu Wenze in surprise.
She hadn't expected Gu Wenze to stand up for her. She had thought he was there to help You Xiaonian, since the two had been close friends since childhood.
You Xiaonian stared at Gu Wenze in disbelief. "What did you say?"
Gu Wenze's expression remained calm. "Qiao Hua has already called the police. Do you want to end up at the station?"
You Xiaonian was furious. "Have you lost your mind? You're interfering in my business over a woman?"
"I'm doing this for your own good," Gu Wenze said evenly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a shrill police siren sounded in the distance, piercingly clear.
You Xiaonian's chest rose and fell. He let out an angry laugh and pointed at Qiao Hua. "Qiao Hua, you've really outdone yourself."
He turned to the butler and signaled for him to bring her downstairs.
Only then did the butler carry out his instructions.
Before long, the butler brought Shen Zhen downstairs. Surprise flashed in her eyes when she saw Qiao Hua.
"Qiao Hua?"
Qiao Hua hurried over and asked with concern, "Are you all right?"
Shen Zhen shook her head, but Qiao Hua noticed the love bites covering her neck and had a good idea of what had happened.
Qiao Hua turned toward the grim-faced You Xiaonian. "Dr. You, can we leave now?"
You Xiaonian's clenched fists cracked, but he said nothing.
Seeing that You Xiaonian wasn't stopping them, Qiao