C10 You Deserve It

Pei Jinzheng, hobbling with a limp, was just about to climb into the car when Pei Qiusha pulled up in a Maserati, bringing the whole family along. Overcome with emotion, Pei Jinzheng nearly burst into tears. "Family, you've finally arrived..."

The car had barely come to a halt when Sun Lanping yanked the door open and, crying, ran toward them. "My dear, big boy!" she wailed, "Mom!"

Unable to contain himself any longer, Pei Jinzheng wept like a child. "How could they do this to you?" Sun Lanping gently stroked her son's head, her voice filled with concern.

"Ouch!" he exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"Mom, it hurts so much."

Pei Jiang, his father, stepped out of the car, his face livid with fury. "This is outrageous! My daughter is engaged to a Nine-star General! How dare they treat you with such disrespect!"

Pei Qiusha had parked the car and, with a twist of her hips, stepped out. "Brother, we all saw the live stream. You should've mentioned me," she said with a hint of arrogance. "If you had, they'd have been terrified. They wouldn't have dared lay a finger on you."

"Enough, Shasha," Sun Lanping interjected, her voice tender as she looked at her son. "Let's not make light of the situation."

"But Mom, I'm only speaking the truth," Pei Qiusha protested.

Pei Jiang then commanded, "Shasha, step in immediately. Demand they stand at attention and apologize to your brother!"

"No!" Pei Jinzheng, covering his face in agony, insisted, "I want them on their knees. They must pay back double for what they did to me!"

"No problem!" Pei Qiusha declared confidently, standing tall. "Soon, I'll have them all kneeling, and you can give them what they deserve!"

"I'm curious to see if Wang Baifa has gotten too cocky. Does he still think he can run the C Group? To lay a hand on the Nine-star General's brother-in-law?"

With Pei Qiusha leading the way, the family strode back to the entrance of the C Group, heads held high and full of indignation.

As the security guards were about to enter, they saw the entire family approaching.

"Ah, how dare he return?" The security captain was taken aback.

Pei Qiusha, hands on hips and commanding, bellowed, "Where's Wang Baifa?!"

"Tell him that the Nine-star General's fiancée, Miss Pei, is here! Have him come out to meet me!"

The guards were startled by her words.

The captain quickly dispatched someone to inform Wang Baifa, while the rest held their positions at the entrance.

Some guards murmured among themselves, "Doesn't she remind you of that crazy woman who tried to get us fired?"

"...It's her, the one you slapped."

"..."

Pei Qiusha recognized one guard instantly, pointing at him, "I remember you, you're the one who hit me!"

"Today's your day! I'll make sure you get what's coming to you!"

Just then, Wang Baifa, accompanied by a guard, came running out in a hurry.

"Where's Miss Pei, where is she?"

Wang Baifa inquired with deference.

"Are you blind?" Pei Qiusha retorted sharply, "I'm right here!"

"You?" Wang Baifa's face soured.

After scanning behind them and not seeing Pei Qiuyu, he exploded in anger.

"Throw them out!"

The guards swarmed and began assaulting Pei Qiusha and her family.

"What are you doing!? I'm the Nine-star General's fiancée, you dare..."

"Crazy woman, spouting nonsense, slap her until she stops talking!"

"Smack!"

A guard seized Pei Qiusha, delivering a fierce slap to her face.

"You wanted to hit me back? Do it! Hit back!"

"Smack! Smack! Smack!"

He slapped her face back and forth, swinging like a pendulum.

Pei Jiang and Sun Lanping were also beaten down, wailing on the ground.

"Anyone from the Pei family, except for Miss Pei Qiuyu, will get the same treatment!" Wang Baifa declared before storming off.

...

Old Lady Pei was in the hall, fraught with worry, only to have her eldest son's family return battered and disheveled.

"What in the world is happening?"

Pei Jiang clutched his reddened cheek. "Mom, Wang Baifa declared that anyone from the Pei family, except for Pei Qiuyu, would meet the same fate!"

"What?" Old Lady Pei inhaled sharply.

With her hair disheveled, Pei Qiusha seethed, "Come the seventh of next month, when I see my husband, the Nine-star General, I'll make sure Wang Baifa and his goons pay with their lives!"

Old Lady Pei was torn between distress and urgency. "Regardless, we must prioritize keeping the project on track."

"The company may list Pei Qiuyu as the manager, but I'm the legal representative! Any unwarranted delays could cost us tenfold in damages!"

Pei Jinzheng's voice trembled with fear. "Grandma, that's a whopping three hundred million!"

Old Lady Pei let out a weary sigh. "It seems we have no choice but to send Pei Qiuyu."

"No way, Grandma!" Pei Jinzheng protested. "I've worked hard to take charge; I won't hand it over to her!"

"What do you suggest we do, then?" Old Lady Pei asked, her face etched with resignation.

"I'll approach Yu Yuxuan. Hasn't he mentioned his family's close ties with Wang Baifa?"

"Then don't waste any time—go!" Old Lady Pei urged.

...

Within the confines of Yu Yuxuan's villa.

Yu Yuxuan squinted at his guest. "Jinzheng, why didn't you seek me out sooner?"

"Had you come to me earlier, we could have avoided this mess."

Fidgeting, Pei Jinzheng pleaded, "I'm counting on your assistance, Young Master Yu. I'll make it up to you with a meal another time!"

A sinister glint flickered in Yu Yuxuan's eyes. "Skip the dinner. Instead, you're going to help me with Pei Qiuyu."

"Absolutely!" Pei Jinzheng nodded eagerly. "If Young Master Yu pulls through for me this time, I'll ensure Pei Qiuyu falls right into your lap, even if it means resorting to underhanded tactics."

Yu Yuxuan's lecherous laugh filled the room. "Excellent! Rest easy. My family frequently collaborates with the C Group. It's as simple as saying the word; there won't be any trouble."

"Ah, that's fantastic." Pei Jinzheng finally felt a sense of relief. It was far preferable to seek Yu Yuxuan's help than to grovel before Pei Qiuyu.

Once this project is wrapped up, I swear I'll boot Pei Qiuyu and her whole family out of the Pei clan!

Soon after, Yu Yuxuan's phone buzzed to life.

He glanced at the caller ID—it was his father.

"Seems like it's all been taken care of."

Yu Yuxuan couldn't help but smile as he answered.

"Dad, you've handled it, haven't you? For you, it must've been a breeze..."

"A breeze? Are you kidding me? You little shit! What the hell did you do to piss off Director Wang? You've dragged me into this mess!

"The C Group has cut off all ties with me now!"

"Where are you hiding, you little punk? I'm going to flay you alive!" Father Yu's furious tirade blasted through the phone.

Yu Yuxuan was so terrified that he immediately ended the call.

Not even his father's intervention worked?

And now his family was caught in the crossfire!

Pei Jinzheng swallowed hard, his anxiety palpable. "Young Master Yu, didn't your family have a deal with the C Group?"

Yu Yuxuan's complexion turned a ghastly shade. He hadn't anticipated the situation being this tough.

"Young Master Yu..."

"Go to hell!"

In a fit of rage, Yu Yuxuan slapped Pei Jinzheng across the face.

He pointed at him and bellowed, "You son of a bitch! Before my dad gets the chance to skin me, I'll make sure you're dead!"

Pei Jinzheng clutched his face, looking utterly aggrieved.

What tricks had Pei Qiuyu used to get Wang Baifa so firmly in her corner?

"That conniving woman!!"

All her supposed innocence over the years must have been an act. She must have been keeping Wang Baifa happy in bed; that's the only reason he'd go to such lengths to defend her!

With his confidence shattered, Pei Jinzheng slunk away from the Yu residence, too scared to face his grandmother's wrath at home.

With no other choice, he steeled himself to seek out Pei Qiuyu's help.

...

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Urgent pounding echoed at the door.

Pei Qiuyu hurried to answer, "I'm coming, who is it?"

As she opened the door, Pei Jinzheng's presence caused her expression to sour instantly.

"What do you want?"

"Qiuyu, you're coming with me."

Pei Jinzheng reached out to grab her, intent on dragging Pei Qiuyu away with him.

"Release her!"

In that instant, Lin Xuan emerged from the house.

Pei Jinzheng, puffing himself up with authority, declared, "This is a family matter; stay out of it! Qiuyu has to come with me to meet Wang Baifa!"

"Unhand me!" Pei Qiuyu struggled to withdraw her hand.

"Smack!"

Out of nowhere, a resounding slap struck Pei Jinzheng's cheek.

Clutching his face, Pei Jinzheng was in utter disbelief that Lin Xuan had struck him again!

"Who do you think you are, laying a hand on my wife? Where do you get the audacity?"

Lin Xuan stepped forward, challenging him, "Hasn't your father ever taught you the proper way to ask for something?"