After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 302 - 300: Shameless, Invincible Under the Heavens!
Could he be a complete and utter madman?
This was Chen Cang's honest thought. In all his years, he had never heard of anyone daring to provoke, let alone offend, the Yu Family. What was more, not only had this man offended them without a shred of fear, but instead of immediately fleeing for his life, he actually had the audacity to stay on the scene, waiting for the Yu Family to retaliate. Was he an ignorant fool, a frog in a well who had no idea how deep the waters of Hangcheng City ran? Or did he genuinely believe he could take on the Yu Family?
In the past, some had indeed tried to challenge the Yu Family. Unsurprisingly, they all ended up dead and buried, vanishing from the face of the earth. This local powerhouse wasn't old or past its prime. The family simply preferred to keep a low profile, enjoying a quiet and peaceful existence. But anyone who accidentally provoked them would quickly learn they had roused a ferocious beast from its slumber. Few in this region could withstand the Yu Family's wrath.
"You want to die? Fine, I'll play with you until the very end!" Yu Zhou spat, her face contorted with hatred and spite. She wished she could slaughter Shen Fanyun this very minute.
At the same time, her gaze fell upon Lin Meiqing.
"And you're not getting away either," Yu Zhou threatened coldly. "After I kill this disgusting man, I'll find ten homeless bums to 'take good care' of you. I guarantee I'll make you, you bitch, suffer a fate worse than death! This is the price for offending me, Yu Zhou. I always keep my word! Hmph, don't think I'm deliberately persecuting you. The truth is, you were foolish enough to displease me, the young miss of the Yu Family. If you don't die, who will?"
Lin Meiqing furrowed her brow. It was rare to see a woman, a young one at that, who was so vicious. Moreover, she came from a prominent, wealthy family. How could she be so arrogant and conceited, with no fear of future retribution? Was there something wrong with the Yu Family's moral code? How on earth did they raise such a creature? She was vicious, callous toward human life, and casually threatened murder... Judging by her words and actions, she must have done such things many times before. It seemed to be second nature to her, something she could do with practiced ease.
Shen Fanyun shot a dismissive glance at Yu Zhou. His tone was light, yet it carried an immense, intimidating pressure. "Asking for another beating?"
Yu Zhou flinched. She subconsciously shivered and didn't dare to return his menacing glare, instead licking her lips and averting her gaze.
Chen Cang and the group of mall security guards naturally dared not make a move. They all stood rooted to the spot, completely at a loss. As for Yu Zhou's personal bodyguards, they staggered back to their feet and stood beside her, their eyes fixed on Shen Fanyun's every move.
In the end, amidst the vast and tense scene, only Shen Fanyun remained seated with perfect composure. Setting aside the conflict for a moment, the man was undeniably handsome and possessed an incredible aura.
The onlookers on the periphery began to whisper among themselves.
"Who is this guy? He even dares to offend Yu Zhou. Doesn't he know how infamous she is in Hangcheng City?"
"That Miss Yu really had it rough, getting beaten into such a state."
"Looks like we're in for a good show today."
"I'm more curious if this kid is doomed or if he can actually withstand the Yu Family's retaliation."
The crowd buzzed with speculation, partly baffled by where Shen Fanyun found the nerve to clash with the Yu Family. Moreover, they were intensely curious to see how the Yu Family would handle the uproar. Given Yu Zhou's typical personality and behavior, she would most likely have the man chopped into pieces and thrown to the dogs. What a waste of such a handsome face!
One should not underestimate Yu Zhou's capacity for cruelty. She was truly capable of such an act. Years ago, a young man had accidentally bumped into her—a trivial, unintentional misstep. He had apologized immediately, and by any normal logic, an accident followed by an apology should have been the end of it. What sane person would hold a grudge over something so unintentional? Unfortunately, Yu Zhou was in a terrible mood that day, and the young man had the misfortune of crossing her path. That young miss of the Yu Family ordered the unlucky man to be beaten to death, right there in broad daylight, for all to see.
Since then, Yu Zhou's reputation was cemented. Her terrifying authority cast a shadow over Hangcheng City. At the mere mention of her name, ordinary people would instinctively shrink back in fear. She was a true demoness. Not only did she run rampant through the city, but her methods of punishment and humiliation were more brutal and twisted than those of even the top scions of other powerful families. If you offended one of them, there might still be room for negotiation. But offending Yu Zhou was like provoking the most untouchable, demonic tyrant in the entire region.
After that incident made her infamous, everyone knew to give her a wide berth. Confronting her, let alone getting into a physical fight, was an exceedingly rare sight. Even so, the local populace secretly hoped that an equal rival would one day appear to finally put the domineering demoness in her place.
「Before long.」
A group of people arrived swiftly at the scene, led by an old man with a full head of white hair and a matching beard. He was about eighty years old, yet he was brimming with energy, walking with vigorous, powerful strides.
Gasps rippled through the onlookers upon seeing him.
"Old Master Yu Tai is here in person! It's been years since we've seen him make a public appearance."
"Yu Zhou truly is his most pampered and beloved granddaughter. For him to come personally for her sake... that kind of treatment must be unique within the Yu Family."
The crowd whispered as they subconsciously cleared a path.
"Grandpa! Sob, sob..." Yu Zhou cried, pointing to her swollen face. "Look at me! Look what he did to me! Waaaah... I didn't even provoke him, but he just started bullying me!"
Yu Tai instantly flew into a rage, his heart aching for her. "The audacity! Do they think I, Yu Tai, am dead?"
"Sob... I tried to reason with him, showing compassion and tolerance at every turn, but he took an inch and demanded a mile, and even had the audacity to strike me! Grandpa, you have to get justice for me! You must uphold righteousness!" Yu Zhou pleaded, putting on a flawless innocent facade.
Shen Fanyun shook his head helplessly. This woman was truly shameless. To think she could twist the story around and paint herself as the genuine victim. There truly is no defense against the utterly shameless.
"You. How do you plan to settle this?" Yu Tai's piercing gaze locked onto Shen Fanyun as he spoke in a chilling tone.
Shen Fanyun simply shrugged. "That's up to you."
This response was not at all what Yu Tai had expected. He frowned deeply and began to study Shen Fanyun with new intensity. He had assumed the young man would crumble under his oppressive presence, immediately drop to his knees, and beg for his life. But this...
