Chapter 72: Going to Hell
When Xu Jingyi arrived at Bei Xiang Pavilion, it was in disarray and had been sealed off by the police.
He hurriedly got out of the car and went to ask the police manager about Xia Chenge’s whereabouts. Upon learning that both had been taken away by the police, he inexplicably felt a sense of unease. It was just like the incident with Xu Hai last time; once they went in, they never came out!
Xu Jingyi specifically called an acquaintance at the Public Security Bureau to look after the manager of Bei Xiang Pavilion.
Seeing Bei Xiang Pavilion, which he had painstakingly taken from Gao Yuandong, in such a state, Xu Jingyi’s heart ignited with a fierce fire. He had put so much effort into making Bei Xiang Pavilion his own, only for Xia Chenge to smash it!
Xu Jingyi secretly vowed to make Xia Chenge pay double for today’s events, absolutely ensuring Xia Chenge would not have an easy time.
However, Xu Jingyi never expected that before he could even find out about the manager’s situation, negative news about Bei Xiang Pavilion suddenly broke out online.
Clear images proved that Bei Xiang Pavilion used gutter oil, that the chicken, duck, and fish were all from diseased, frozen meat, and that the kitchen’s hygiene environment was appalling, with cockroaches and rats running rampant.
This exposé immediately caused a huge uproar. Bei Xiang Pavilion was a well-known, established brand in Haicheng with an excellent reputation. No one expected that Bei Xiang Pavilion, which promised only the freshest ingredients, would secretly be making black-hearted money like those unscrupulous merchants.
However, many also suspected that this was malicious suppression by an opponent.
“No way, I don’t believe this is true. It must be Bei Xiang Pavilion’s opponents deliberately releasing scandalous information to smear them. After all, Bei Xiang Pavilion’s business is so good, their competitors must be jealous.”
“Speaking of which, didn’t you guys know that Bei Xiang Pavilion was smashed today? And the one who smashed Bei Xiang Pavilion was none other than Xia Chenge.”
“What the heck, why is Xia Chenge everywhere? I think this must be Xia Chenge’s doing. First, she smashed Bei Xiang Pavilion, and then she released this exposé, ensuring Bei Xiang Pavilion will never have a turnaround.”
“What the person upstairs said makes sense. I always feel like there’s a big conspiracy behind this Bei Xiang Pavilion incident. Perhaps Xia Chenge deliberately caused trouble to tarnish Bei Xiang Pavilion’s reputation.”
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Meanwhile, Xia Chenge was at the Public Security Bureau, engrossed in browsing the comments below the exposé about Bei Xiang Pavilion.
The manager was still giving his statement, insisting he hadn’t embezzled anything and that it was all Xia Chenge’s false accusation: “I had just been transferred to manage Bei Xiang Pavilion. Procurement and financial transactions were handled by the finance and procurement departments. How could I have embezzled anything?”
“Officers, everyone knows Xia Chenge is mentally abnormal. You wouldn’t believe the ramblings of a lunatic, would you?”
“Officers, I am truly innocent. You can thoroughly investigate Bei Xiang Pavilion’s accounts. Can I go back to handle Bei Xiang Pavilion’s affairs? I promise to appear whenever summoned and cooperate with your work.”
The police officer taking the statement said sternly, “Please cooperate with my work now and remain quiet!”
“I am truly innocent, officers. Xia Chenge was the one who smashed the place and caused trouble, so why are you interrogating me instead of her?” the manager asked nervously.
Only he knew what he had done. If the police were to investigate thoroughly… he dared not think further. He just wanted to leave the Public Security Bureau immediately, then escape the city and go abroad. Otherwise, his life would be ruined!
“Regarding this matter, we have already filed a case. Until the situation is clarified, you cannot leave here as a suspect,” the police officer said coldly.
“What?” The manager’s eyes widened in terror.
“There are some procedures we still need to follow! Xiao Zhang, take him in.”
The manager lost his composure and, in a moment of panic, pushed Xiao Zhang away fiercely, attempting to escape from the Public Security Bureau.
However, after only two steps, he was subdued by another police officer, pinned to the ground, handcuffed, and sternly ordered, “Behave yourself!”
Xia Chenge was sitting directly in front of the manager, watching him with great interest. When he looked up, he met Xia Chenge’s smirking eyes and immediately glared at her with murderous intent.
Xia Chenge smiled indifferently and silently mouthed: Is it fun? Is it stimulating?
The manager almost died of anger. He never imagined he would fall into the hands of a high school student, and fall so miserably!
He didn’t have time to glare at Xia Chenge any longer before being escorted by the police to the interrogation room.
Xia Chenge retracted the smile from her eyes and innocently looked at the police officer, asking softly, “Officer, can I leave first?”
The police officer who was asked consulted his superior and then allowed Xia Chenge to go back. After all, Bei Xiang Pavilion was indeed under Sheng Xia Group. Xia Chenge smashing her own family’s store could at most be considered willful.
Those who had accompanied Xia Chenge to smash Bei Xiang Pavilion, after frightening the public and giving their statements, were sternly reprimanded and then released.
As Xia Chenge walked out of the Public Security Bureau, she ran into Xu Jingyi.
Xu Jingyi was no longer the amiable and easily bullied person he was before. He stared at Xia Chenge with a cold, snake-like gaze, “I really underestimated you!”
“There are many ways you’ve underestimated me! Is the game of lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot fun?” Xia Chenge said nonchalantly. “I didn’t intend to act so soon, but you were too impatient. If I didn’t give you something in return, I’d be letting myself down.”
“Xia Chenge, let’s see how long you can be so arrogant. Remember this debt for Bei Xiang Pavilion!”
“I’m still remembering your wife and daughter. When are you coming to claim them? I have a bad memory, I might forget one day, so you need to hurry!”
“Very well, don’t cry then.”
“Don’t worry, you’ll be the one crying then!”
Xu Jingyi stared fiercely at Xia Chenge, his gaze like poisoned darts.
Xia Chenge met his gaze fearlessly, her eyes flashing with a sharpness that pierced directly into the heart, causing Xu Jingyi to involuntarily feel a chill grow within him.
Xia Chenge walked straight past him, and as she passed by Xu Jingyi, she said softly, “Those who killed my parents will all go to Hell!”
Despite it being the height of summer, Xu Jingyi felt as if he were in the bitter cold, his blood freezing, and he couldn’t help but tremble slightly, a formless fear rising within him: What did Xia Chenge know?
He turned his head and stared intently at Xia Chenge’s retreating figure. She was as slender as ever, yet at this moment, she possessed an imposing aura that made Xu Jingyi feel breathless.
Xia Chenge cannot be allowed to live!
Xu Jingyi clenched his fists, making a silent resolution.
As Xia Chenge walked out of the Public Security Bureau, she could still feel the venomous gaze from behind her. She smiled slightly, a confident smirk.
Did Xu Jingyi think she was still the Xia Chenge he could manipulate at will?
The eagle has spread its wings, the phoenix has been reborn, how could he possibly control her?
With this thought, Xia Chenge casually sent out another exposé about Bei Xiang Pavilion that she had already prepared.
