Yan Zuozuo's low rebuke and Qi Jiahui's pleading could be clearly heard in the private room, and everyone held their breath for Qi Jiahui. Confessing one's love to one's wife in front of her husband... this kind of thing...

A cold glint flashed in Chi Moqing's eyes, but a smile remained on his face. He stood up and walked towards the door, his steps not hurried, but his whole being exuded a sinister aura.

"Qi Jiahui, have you no shame? Let me go, you bastard, let me go!" Yan Zuozuo punched and kicked, but Qi Jiahui held her even tighter. "Zuozuo, I don't care that you're married, and I don't care about you and Chi Moqing. As long as you come back to me, I don't care about anything else. Zuozuo, I beg you, come back."

As he spoke, Qi Jiahui began kissing Yan Zuozuo, his warm tongue nibbling at her earlobe. Yan Zuozuo felt utterly disgusted and desperately pinched his body, yelling, "You're crazy! You're a lunatic! Let me go!"

Suddenly, footsteps approached, and then Yan Zuozuo was pulled into a warm embrace. Qi Jiahui let out a muffled groan, as if he had been seriously injured.

With a loud slap, Yan Zuozuo turned around and slapped Qi Jiahui across the face. "Shameless!" she glared angrily, her face flushed from struggling. "Qi Jiahui, I must have been blind to like you for so long. You disgust me!"

Chi Moqing held Yan Zuozuo in his arms, his eyes sharp as he stared at Qi Jiahui. No one even saw how he rushed over; like an enraged leopard, he nimbly pinned Qi Jiahui to the ground and began to beat him mercilessly.

Qi Jiahui was too weak to resist, and blood began to trickle from the corner of his mouth. It was unclear how long he had been beaten, but no one came to stop him. Yan Zuozuo simply watched him being beaten, seemingly paralyzed with fear, remaining completely still.

When she came to her senses, she rushed over and hugged Chi Moqing from behind, pressing her face against his back, her voice trembling as she said, "Don't hit him, don't hit him, you'll kill him..."

As if sensing Yan Zuozuo's fear, Chi Moqing finally let go, turned around and hugged her tightly in his arms, his chest wet with her tears.

Qi Jiahui watched as Yan Zuozuo nestled nestled in Chi Moqing's arms, a smile on her face, but a smile more sorrowful than tears. He wiped his mouth, stood up unsteadily, and stared intently at Yan Zuozuo.

Chi Moqing glared at him with a cold, menacing look, full of warning.

Someone must have called the police, because they arrived shortly after. The people involved were all in the hallway when several police officers rushed over, shouting, "Who's causing trouble? Step forward!" Seeing Qi Jia Hui's face covered in blood, they asked, "Did you call an ambulance?"

Everyone shook their heads, and the waiter quickly called 120.

The police officers walked over, looked at the group of people, and when they saw Chi Moqing, their expressions changed and their attitude became very respectful, "President Chi is here too."

Chi Moqing nodded: "This gentleman was drunk and bullied my wife."

So, it was President Chi who hit him?

"Self-defense? Oh, I see..." The policeman looked at Chi Moqing, then at Qi Jiahui, thinking to himself, "There are really a lot of people with guts these days. They even dare to touch Chi Moqing's wife. They're just asking for trouble."

"Take the person to the hospital, and I'll handle the rest myself. Thank you for your hard work." Chi Moqing said, glancing at the time. "It's getting late, time for lunch. I'll reserve a private room for you, don't be shy."

"We can't accept this, we're still on official duty..." the police officer said.

"I'll tell your chief that everyone has worked hard today, consider this my reward." Chi Moqing asked the waiter to reserve a private room, saw the police off, and then called He Cangyuan.

Upon receiving the call, He Cangyuan was so furious he was about to jump up and down. His colleagues in the private room didn't dare utter a sound, and it was only the CEO who reluctantly went out, repeatedly apologizing.

What kind of mess is this, turning a perfectly good meal into this?

Chi Moqing walked into the private room and said calmly, "I'm sorry, I'll take Zuo Zuo back first. Please don't be shy, everyone, continue."

After Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo left, someone spoke up, "Did Vice Chairman Qi come here specifically to cause trouble? If this gets to Miss He's ears, she'll probably chop him up."

"This isn't something we can control. Let's just talk about it here today, and then let's not discuss it at the office." The design director glanced at his colleague and sighed.

"Luckily, Cai Keren isn't here, otherwise she would be so jealous she'd be sulking again." Mu Yaoqian sneered, "Two outstanding men fighting over Yan Zuozuo, how lucky they are."

Everyone glanced at her and then fell silent.

In the car, Yan Zuozuo glanced at Chi Moqing and noticed bloodstains on his body. She took a tissue to wipe it clean, only then realizing he was injured as well. She frowned, "Does it hurt?"

Chi Moqing pursed her lips, finally took a breath, shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

"It's all my fault." Yan Zuozuo lowered her head. If it weren't for her, Chi Moqing wouldn't have lost his composure. It was all because of her that he not only lost face today but also got hurt. "I'm sorry..." she said, biting her lip.

Chi Moqing felt bad for Yan Zuozuo. He reached out and touched her head. "Silly girl, I'm not angry with you. I'm angry with myself for not protecting you and causing you to suffer. I love you so much, how could I bear to see you sad?"

Undeniably, he had learned to be more reserved since adulthood. At this age, his fiery temper was no longer suitable for him. Moreover, after so many years in the business world, he had long since learned to be patient and to conceal his sharp edges. But today, he was truly angry. Seeing Yan Zuozuo's terrified expression, he wished he could just chop Qi Jiahui up.

Hearing Chi Moqing's words, Yan Zuozuo felt a lump in her throat. Qi Jiahui's actions today were undoubtedly an insult to Chi Moqing, who should have been the angrier one, yet he was actually comforting her instead.

She sniffed and said in a faint voice, "Maybe I should have quit my job a long time ago. If it weren't for that, none of this would have happened." The thought of Qi Jiahui's kiss made her frown, and she repeatedly wiped her ears with a tissue.

Chi Moqing reached out to stop her: "It will hurt."

Yan Zuozuo was stunned, and suddenly her eyes reddened.

When they got home, Yan Zuozuo insisted on taking a shower. Chi Moqing gave her her clothes and sat on the sofa smoking.

Yan Zuozuo herself brought up the resignation, which might not avoid trouble, so he could naturally agree. However, he could tell that Yan Zuozuo really liked her current job, and making her resign would undoubtedly be a cruel decision.

If she stays there, she'll see Qi Jiahui all the time. If he attacks her when he can't see her, and she has no way to fight back, wouldn't something bad happen to her?

After much deliberation, Chi Moqing finally took out his phone and called his special assistant, "Acquire Fan Hua Construction within three months."

The assistant was taken aback. Although the Chi family had expanded into many departments that year, they had not ventured into the field of fashion design. Chi Moqing's sudden intention to acquire Fan Hua Construction really startled the assistant.

"President, should we open up new markets?" the assistant asked tactfully, afraid he might have misheard.

Chi Moqing paused, then thought this might be a good starting point. So he said, "Notify all departments to come up with a practical and effective solution for the clothing design industry. I want to see it at Friday's meeting."

"Yes, I'll inform them right away." The assistant's eyes darted around. Prosperous Construction, wasn't that the company where the president's wife worked? Could it be that some gossip he didn't know about had happened?

He Cangyuan visited Qi Jiahui at the hospital and also spoke with the CEO about the day's events. He naturally knew it was Qi Jiahui's fault, and he scolded him at the hospital until He Xinrui arrived. Not wanting He Xinrui to get hurt, He Cangyuan concealed the truth, only saying it was an accidental car accident.

He Xinrui believed it to be true, but Madam He did not. She summoned He Cangyuan to her office, determined to get to the bottom of it. Upon hearing the truth, Madam He was both angry and anxious, "Jiahui was beaten, which is a slap in the face to the He family. Are we just going to let this go?"

“It’s his own fault for being so useless and provoking Chi Moqing’s wife. Chi Moqing is already furious. What more do you want?” He Cangyuan frowned. Now it would be even more difficult to get funding from the Chi family.

Mrs. He remained silent for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "Then shall we go and...apologize to him?"

"This is the only way now. The life and death of the hospital are in Chi Moqing's hands. This Qi Jiahui is more trouble than he's worth. Find an opportunity to teach him a lesson."

Madam He nodded, and then saw He Cangyuan take out his phone to call Chi Moqing, repeatedly apologizing. Chi Moqing's voice was very calm, "Dean He, you've been cooperating with the Chi family for many years, you should understand the principle of gratitude, right?"

Chi Moqing's words prompted He Cangyuan to speak up. He realized that Qi Jiahui was in the wrong from the start, and since he still had to rely on the Chi family, he could only be humiliated.

“My wife is gentle and never likes to do evil to others. But Mr. Qi has been harassing my wife. I should have mentioned this to Dean He. Since Dean He can't control Mr. Qi, I'll teach him a lesson on his behalf. This is a warning. If it happens again, you can expect a call from the Chi family's legal team.” After saying this, Chi Moqing hung up the phone.

He Cangyuan, having suffered a setback and with nowhere to vent his anger, smashed his phone against the wall in a fit of rage. That scoundrel Qi Jiahui, with Xinrui by his side, how could he do such a despicable thing? Yan Zuozuo is Chi Moqing's wife; is she someone he can afford to mess with?

They deserved to be beaten!

In the hospital room, He Xinrui felt sorry for Qi Jiahui, who not only had serious external injuries but also fractures. He stared blankly at the ceiling, his expression vacant, as if he hadn't yet sobered up from his drunken stupor. She called to him, and he forced a smile that was more like a grimace, then continued to stare blankly.

At this point, He Xinrui couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed his clothes and shook him violently. "Qi Jiahui, can't you be a little more sensible? She's married now, what are you still clinging to! I'm the one who's by your side, can't you even open your eyes and look at me?" As she spoke, she started to cry. Seeing Qi Jiahui like this, she finally spoke again after a long while, "Don't go to work this month, come to America with me, and come back after we get married."

Qi Jiahui remained silent; his opinions were never respected in the He family. Now, Yan Zuozuo certainly wouldn't forgive him, so whatever they said went. He suddenly regretted it, thinking of the happy moments he shared with Yan Zuozuo. If he could be reborn, he would never walk away from her again.

Recalling her terrified expression today, it was as if the time he held her was some sordid affair. She even slapped him, her eyes filled with resolute determination. He felt no pain from Chi Moqing's blow, but Yan Zuozuo's slap had ripped his heart apart. He didn't know how to face her anymore. Giving up was impossible; but if he didn't, Yan Zuozuo's heart was no longer with him. Thinking this, his eyes reddened, and he turned to He Xinrui, "Are you satisfied now?"

He Xinrui's expression changed, realizing that Qi Jiahui was no longer the cowardly man he once was.

"You can leave now. I want to be alone." He said expressionlessly. Seeing that He Xinrui still wanted to speak, he added, "Don't worry, I'll go to America with you."

He Xinrui lowered her eyes, clenched her hands tightly at her sides, and turned to leave.

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