Inside the penthouse suite.

When Gu Ze was brought in, the first thing he saw was the man sitting on the sofa.

Black shirt, suit trousers.

He sat casually, his long legs crossed.

He was fiddling with a black lighter in his hand, yet he exuded an aura of oppression that made people afraid to approach him.

Gu Ze had seen this figure before.

It was the man sitting next to Jiang Li in the movie theater.

The light was dim that day, and he only felt that the other party was rich and had a strong presence.

Now, facing him from a distance of several steps, Gu Ze belatedly realized that he had underestimated people.

He originally thought that the so-called sugar daddy that Jiang Li had climbed up to was probably an older man.

But the person in front of him was young, handsome, and had an imposing presence.

The air of superiority emanating from him was so conspicuous that even someone as adept at maintaining appearances as Gu Ze couldn't force himself to appear arrogant.

Bai Yuan stood behind Gu Ze, her face, which had been pale just moments before, changed after she saw Shen Yan clearly.

She has seen many good-looking men.

But people like Shen Yan are rare.

His eyebrows and eyes were indifferent, his nose was high, and his thin lips were devoid of any emotion.

Even his posture exuded an air of aloofness and danger, befitting someone who had long held a high position.

The shirt fabric clung to his shoulders, back, and waist, outlining a powerful presence.

I was also overwhelmed by his self-restraint.

The more restrained he is, the more people want to see him lose control.

Bai Yuan's palms were damp, and the fear in her heart was pushed aside by another emotion.

Why is it Jiang Li?

Why should someone like Jiang Li, who is ignorant, has no family background, and only knows how to play the victim, be chosen by a man like this?

"Mr. Shen, the person has been brought."

The assistant stood beside him, speaking respectfully, and handed him a document.

Shen Yan accepted it.

The next moment, he casually tossed the document to Gu Ze's feet.

The pages unfolded, revealing a clear and detailed list of expenses.

Gu Ze looked down, his expression turning grim.

The entries above are all the living expenses, food money, gift money, exam registration fees, and medical expenses that Jiang Li has transferred to him over the years.

Even the few times he made a payment when he took Bai Yuan out to eat were listed.

The total amount is in the last line.

Sixty-seven thousand three hundred yuan.

Shen Yan looked up at him, her voice flat.

Give it back to her.

Gu Ze's throat tightened.

He stared at the string of numbers, his first reaction being that it was absurd.

Jiang Li used to spend money on him, but she never asked for it back.

She liked him so much that she would save up money to give to him, and now this man is asking her for it.

Gu Ze clenched his fist and forced himself to speak.

"Jiang Li gave me that money voluntarily."

After listening, Shen Yan pressed his fingertip against the lighter cap and gently closed it.

With a snap.

The flame lit up, then was extinguished.

Gu Ze felt a tightness in his back.

The man leaned back on the sofa, his expression indifferent as if he were listening to something trivial.

"She was willing because she's soft-hearted. You dare to lie to her, you deserve to die."

Gu Ze's face turned pale.

"I didn't lie to her. Jiang Li and I grew up together, so it's normal for her to be nice to me."

"normal?"

Shen Yan finally raised her eyes.

When that glance landed on Gu Ze, all the words he had prepared caught in his throat.

"He took her money to eat out and watch movies with other women, and bought them gifts."

Shen Yan spoke slowly, each word steady and deliberate.

"Garbage, you call this normal?"

Bai Yuan's face flushed, and she bit her lip and lowered her head.

Gu Ze hurriedly looked at her.

"Yuan Yuan and I are just classmates."

Shen Yan seemed to have heard a joke.

"I have no interest in what kind of relationship you have."

With that, he put the lighter back on the table.

"I just want her money."

Gu Ze wanted to say something more, but the bodyguards behind him stepped forward.

He was kicked hard in the back of the knee, and fell to his knees.

Then his shoulders were pressed down, his face was pressed against the carpet, and he was in so much pain that he couldn't breathe for a long time.

"Let me go!"

Gu Ze turned his face away in a disheveled manner, his forehead pressed against the carpet, but he still tried to save face.

"Jiang Li won't be happy if she knows you've treated me like this."

Shen Yan initially had no expression.

Upon hearing this, his fingers, which were resting on the armrest, paused.

He had indeed considered whether Jiang Li would be happy.

That little thing looks timid, but who knows how many tricks it has up its sleeve.

In the past, Gu Ze might have actually held some weight in her eyes.

Thinking of this, Shen Yan's eyes darkened even more.

He didn't like this feeling.

Jiang Li's past spending, even if it was only a little over 60,000 yuan, still bothered him.

Especially when it comes to someone like Gu Ze.

Bai Yuan saw Gu Ze being pressed to the ground and was so frightened that she took half a step back.

But she quickly looked at Shen Yan.

The man didn't lift a finger, nor did his expression change; he simply sat there and decided how others would feel.

Such power is the kind of resource she should be able to grasp.

A man like Shen Yan will never lack beautiful women around him.

But people like this are probably the most susceptible to kindness and gentleness.

If Jiang Li could fool him with her innocent and naive appearance, why couldn't she?

She even understands what men want to see better than Jiang Li.

Bai Yuan bit her lip, her eyes reddening, and took two steps forward.

"Mr. Shen, please don't treat Brother Gu Ze like this."

No one stopped her.

She felt more confident and lowered her voice even further.

"I can pay off the money he owes Jiang Li."

Gu Ze's struggling movements paused.

He looked up, his eyes filled with emotion.

"Yuan Yuan..."

Bai Yuan didn't look at him.

Her gaze fell on Shen Yan, carrying just the right amount of grievance and forbearance.

Just as she was about to take another half step forward.

Shen Yan finally looked at her.

Bai Yuan's heart tightened; she almost thought she had made the right bet.

From this angle, she knew she looked her most vulnerable.

She even took a soft breath, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Mr. Shen, I know Jiang Li may have misunderstood me, but I really didn't mean any harm."

I'll do anything as long as you let him go.

As soon as he said that, the assistant's brow twitched.

He quietly took half a step back to the side.

To pull such a trick in front of Master Shen, you really have guts.

Shen Yan stared at Bai Yuan for a moment.

There was no interest or pity in his eyes, only annoyance at being caught in the sight of something dirty.

The man parted his thin lips slightly.

"beat."

There is only one word.

Bai Yuan's expression froze.

Before Bai Yuan could react, the female bodyguard had already grabbed her arm and forced her back to the ground.

"What are you doing?"

Snapped.

When the first slap landed, half of Bai Yuan's face turned to one side.

Her mind went blank for a moment.

Soon, the second blow came down.

The female bodyguard was very careful; there was no blood, but it was enough to make the girl's cheek swell up quickly.

Bai Yuan's tears fell, and her voice changed.

"Mr. Shen, I just want to help Brother Gu Ze pay off his debts..."

Shen Yan remained indifferent.

"Too noisy."

The third fall was even heavier.

Gu Ze's face turned pale.

He had initially held onto a sliver of hope that Shen Yan would ultimately consider Jiang Li's feelings.

But now that Bai Yuan has been beaten, all his confidence has vanished.

"Don't hit her!"

He tried to struggle, but was pressed even lower.

Bai Yuan covered her face and cried out incoherently.

"Brother Gu Ze..."

This cry made Gu Ze feel both heartache and panic.

Bai Yuan stood up for him.

If he can't even protect her, how will he ever be able to hold his head high in front of her again?

"I'll pay you back! I'll pay you back right away!"

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