Chapter 42

"Who is this man?!"

"He's my brother-in-law." Qin Xiaomeng, still confused about the situation, had no idea what Wu Peng had just bragged about in front of everyone. She introduced him earnestly, "Brother-in-law, this is Wu Peng. It was thanks to his connections that you were able to leave the Patrol Bureau so quickly."

Hearing Qin Xiaomeng's introduction made Wu Peng even angrier. His gaze snapped towards Chu Tianhe like lightning!

Others might not understand what was happening, but Wu Peng knew perfectly well. He had indeed called the Patrol Bureau, but they had told him Chu Tianhe had already left!

In other words, Wu Peng had nothing to do with the matter. Qin Xiaomeng was simply mistaken, believing it was Wu Peng who had helped. Yet that didn't matter—he only needed Qin Xiaomeng to believe he had that capability!

"So you are Young Master Wu. Was it your help that allowed Chu to leave the Patrol Bureau?" Chu Tianhe's sword-like brows arched slightly, his rhetorical question laden with meaning. Wu Peng's face darkened as he replied coldly, "Of course it was my help. Otherwise, do you think you could have left the Patrol Bureau so easily?"

In front of Qin Xiaomeng, Wu Peng was never going to tell the truth. He immediately turned his gaze to her, speaking in a stern voice, "Qin Xiaomeng, don't forget what I told you before!"

"You know why I asked you to attend this charity gala. You'd better not make me angry, or you know what the consequences will be!"

Seeing Qin Xiaomeng arrive arm-in-arm with Chu Tianhe sent Wu Peng's fury soaring. He had just been boasting moments ago, and now his pride was wounded; he needed to regain his dignity!

Wu Peng's words instantly wiped the smile from Qin Xiaomeng's face, her expression becoming tense. Chu Tianhe noticed and frowned slightly, his gaze settling on Wu Peng as he spoke, "I would like to know what you told Xiaomeng before."

"And I am quite curious—if I make you angry, what consequences would there be?"

As soon as Chu Tianhe spoke, Qin Xiaomeng's expression changed dramatically. Wasn't this a blatant provocation? If Wu Peng truly lost his temper, things could turn ugly!

"Brother-in-law, stop talking. Young Master Wu is very capable. You were able to get out because he helped."

Qin Xiaomeng knew Wu Peng wasn't someone to be trifled with, so she hurriedly tried to persuade Chu Tianhe.

But Chu Tianhe was completely unfazed by Wu Peng's increasingly menacing expression. He turned to Qin Xiaomeng and asked directly, "Xiaomeng, did he tell you that since he had the means to get me out of the Patrol Bureau, he also has the means to send me back in?"

"Is that how he threatened you to make you attend this charity gala?"

Hearing Chu Tianhe's words, Qin Xiaomeng's eyes reddened, tears welling up. She did not answer his question, but silently nodded.

"Yes, that's exactly what I said. What of it?"

"If I say it, I can do it!"

"Qin Xiaomeng, look carefully—who is hosting tonight's charity gala? Director Liu is chatting with my father right now!"

Wu Peng issued a cold warning, then shifted his gaze to Chu Tianhe, his voice sharp and threatening, "Chu Tianhe, I'm warning you, our Wu family in Jiangzhou—"

Seeing Qin Xiaomeng arrive arm-in-arm with Chu Tianhe had already enraged Wu Peng. Now, with so many eyes watching, he could not tolerate it. He began threatening Chu Tianhe openly!

"You—warn me? Are you even worthy?"

A cold gleam flashed in Chu Tianhe's eyes. He didn't let Wu Peng finish before raising his hand.

"Smack!!"

Right there in the banquet hall, in front of everyone, Chu Tianhe slapped Wu Peng across the face without hesitation. The blow sent Wu Peng staggering, landing him directly on the floor!