Remember, don’t mess with me!

“If you have no objections to what was stated above, please sign here.”
The police officer, having finished his routine questioning, breathed a sigh of relief.
He had thought that, with the chief personally overseeing this case, it must have been some major incident. But in the end, it was just a typical fight born out of jealousy.
The questioning went smoothly; the perpetrator’s attitude was remarkably good, clearly intimidated.
Judging from the chief’s demeanor, it seemed the victim had connections and had pulled some strings, so the resolution would likely be…
Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, nutritional fees, a fine, and then ten days of detention?
Yes, that sounded right.
The officer nodded to himself, feeling he’d handled a fine job for his chief. His prospects were looking up!
“Have you finished reading?”
After waiting a while and seeing that the university student was still reviewing the document, he urged him on. If he wrapped up this case quickly, he could catch the last bus home.
“I’ll look it over once more,” Chen Ling replied calmly, pretending to read carefully.
Across from him, Feng Di snorted with a laugh, “There’s no point in reading. No matter how much you stare at it, you’re still getting detained. Heh—remember this, kid: don’t try to play the hero if you don’t have the strength.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Ling finally glanced at him and asked, “Are you sure you won’t accept mediation?”
“No, I won’t!”
“I could offer more compensation.”
Feng Di hesitated, swallowed, and finally gritted his teeth, “No, I won’t accept!”
No sooner had he spoken than Xu Ming burst through the door, “We’ll accept mediation!”
His ear was still ringing from the phone call—Gloria’s scolding had nearly made him question his existence.
Never in his wildest dreams did Xu Ming imagine Chen Ling was a business partner of the company.
Not only that, but the continuation of the company’s first project was also thanks to Chen Ling’s help.
“If Chen Ling gets detained today, you needn’t bother coming in tomorrow. Make yourself scarce!”
Gloria’s warning echoed in his mind, and Xu Ming dared not make another misstep.
He rushed into the mediation room, “Comrade! Apologies, we accept mediation.”
“Hm?” The police officer looked to his chief for guidance.
Wu Hua’an was equally speechless.
If not for the repeated pleas from Xu Ming’s father, he wouldn’t have bothered with such trivial matters.
And now, at the critical moment, they changed their minds?
“This is nonsense!” Wu Hua’an could hardly be bothered anymore and simply turned away, leaving the room.
Only Feng Di hadn’t caught up, “But, President Xu, didn’t you say…”
“I said we accept mediation!” Xu Ming pointed at him, “Be quiet!”
Chen Ling smiled.
After returning to his university from Feng Lifang’s home that day, he immediately investigated Xu Ming’s background. To his surprise, Xu Ming turned out to be an employee of Zhongrui Corporation.
He later asked Gloria indirectly: Zhongrui had acquired Xu Ming’s father’s company merely for its qualifications; as for the Xu family themselves?
They were insignificant.
So when Gloria learned that Chen Ling might be detained because of a company employee, she could not stand for it.
Thus, the current scene unfolded…
“How will the compensation be calculated?” Feng Di asked indignantly, “If we accept mediation, shouldn’t the compensation be higher?”
Before anyone could answer, Xu Ming cut in, “No compensation!”
“That’s outrageous!” Feng Di protested, “Wasn’t it agreed? I helped you call the police; the compensation is mine. How can there be no compensation?”
“Just shut up!” Xu Ming truly wanted to slap him, cursing himself for ever trusting such a fool.
“All of you, be quiet!” the officer barked. “Whether there’s compensation, and how much, isn’t for you to decide. Do you have any sense of the law? This is a police station, not a marketplace for haggling!”
At this moment, Chen Ling spoke, “Comrade, let’s proceed according to the standard procedure. I did strike him, so compensation is owed.”
The officer nodded, sitting down in a huff.
This sudden reversal meant everything had to be redone—a huge hassle. He wouldn’t even make the number 2 bus now!
In the end, Chen Ling paid medical expenses, lost wages, and other fees, along with the two thousand yuan compensation Feng Di stubbornly insisted upon. Only then was the matter settled.
Leaving the station, Xu Ming didn’t spare a thought for Feng Di, sticking closely to Chen Ling.
“Mr. Chen, I sincerely apologize! I failed to recognize your status—I never imagined you were a business partner of our company. I’m truly sorry for today!”
“I promise, I’ll never bother Miss Feng again.”
“Please, do let Gloria know—not to… Ah… Mr. Chen, it’s getting late. May I treat you to a late supper?”
“Mr. Chen…”
“Mr. Chen, please wait! I have a car, I’ll give you a ride!”
“….”
Chen Ling ignored every word, simply following Feng Di out.
It wasn’t until they reached a bus stop several hundred meters away that Feng Di halted, waiting for the bus…
“Mr. Chen~” Xu Ming was nearly in tears, “I’m begging you, please don’t let Gloria fire me! I have elderly parents above, and… I don’t even have children yet…”
“That’s enough,” Chen Ling waved his hand, finally speaking, “How will I get back the compensation I paid?”
“I’ll pay, I’ll pay!” Xu Ming, hearing a glimmer of hope, hurried to pull out his wallet, but Chen Ling stopped him.
“No rush,” Chen Ling smiled darkly, “The business isn’t settled yet—don’t be so quick to pay.”
With that, he strode toward Feng Di…
Seeing Chen Ling approaching with such intensity, Feng Di panicked.
“What… What are you doing?”
“Waiting for the bus,” Chen Ling sneered, “And fulfilling my promise.”
“What do you mean?”
“I am a man of my word,” Chen Ling’s smile faded, his expression growing colder. “If I say I’ll break your leg, then I’ll break your leg. Otherwise, who would trust me in the future?”
Feng Di began to tremble…
Especially when Bu Chunsheng stepped forward, Feng Di collapsed to the ground, pleading, “I was wrong, I was wrong! I’ll never dare again. Please, have mercy…”
Xu Ming merely stood by, watching with wide eyes, not daring to say a word!
After all, Chen Ling had just walked out of the police station—yet he dared to commit violence on the street?
Such ruthlessness… Xu Ming thought it wiser to keep silent.
“Begging me?” Chen Ling shook his head. “When you plotted against me, you should have foreseen this!”
With that, he wasted no words, picked up a large stone from the roadside, and returned to Feng Di, “Brother Sheng, hold him down!”
Bu Chunsheng nodded expressionlessly, pinning Feng Di to the ground…
“Hey~” Chen Ling suddenly laughed towards Xu Ming, “How much do you think a leg is worth in compensation?”
“Ah?” Xu Ming was too stunned to speak, only watching as Chen Ling raised the stone high and smashed it downward…
Xu Ming couldn’t bear to watch, turning his head away. The sound of a “crack” rang out, clearly shattering the stone—could the leg be spared?
As Feng Di howled in agony like a slaughtered pig, Xu Ming’s heart skipped a beat in terror!
[Ding!]
[Mission prompt: Novice Task 2—Progress 3/4!]
[Xu Ming can no longer pose a threat to you!]
After a long moment, Xu Ming dared to look back…
The stone hadn’t struck Feng Di’s leg, but had smashed against the curb, shattering it to pieces!
Feng Di, meanwhile, had wet himself in fear.
Chen Ling, now, had lit a cigarette.
“Hoo~~~”
A puff of smoke blew directly into Xu Ming’s face, making him cough twice.
“Xu Ming,” Chen Ling fixed him with a glare, his tone icy enough to bite to the bone, “Remember this—never provoke me!”
Xu Ming nodded mechanically, his teeth chattering uncontrollably.
Only after Chen Ling left in a taxi did Xu Ming finally bend over, gasping for air…
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[Another chapter coming later tonight.]