In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

After saying that, Chen Luo hung up the phone and handed it back to Jin Shiwen untouched.

"Your dad seems to have chickened out too. Nobody can help you this time. You have to pay the price for your mistakes."

Chen Luo waited for about twenty minutes before Zuo Haifeng arrived at the Normal University with his men.

Upon arriving at the scene, Yun Haifeng frowned, his eyes filled with hostility as he looked at Jin Shiwen.

Then, when he looked at Chen Luo and Chen Zhengxi, he became exceptionally gentle.

"Minister Chen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Chen Luo shook his head. "Comrade Haifeng, you've come very quickly. Actually, you didn't need to come in person. This is just a small matter; it can be handled according to the law and regulations."

Upon hearing this, Yun Haifeng gave an awkward smile. He knew perfectly well whether he should have come or not!

"Minister Chen, let's go to the Municipal Bureau to handle this. You and your daughter may need to give a statement."

"No problem, my daughter and I are willing to cooperate!"

After saying that, Yun Haifeng turned around and waved his hand, and the accompanying police officers grabbed Jin Shiwen and lifted him up.

It was around 1 p.m. when they came out after giving their statements. As for Jin Shiwen, there will most likely be a more detailed investigation. If there was no secret filming or malicious stalking, he will probably only be detained for a few days. But if these things really happened, then it will not be resolved in just a few days.

Chen Luo wasn't worried that Jin Cheng, the executive vice mayor, would cause trouble. Whale City was so big that anyone could find out who they had offended with a little inquiry. If he wanted revenge, he would have to give up his own official position.

Of course, Chen Luo had no interest in killing the whole family. This was Whale City, not some backwater. Acting too domineeringly would be something no one wanted to see, especially since they weren't mortal enemies.

"Dad, instead of going through all this trouble, why don't you just reveal your identity and use your authority to tell that bastard's father to stay away from me? It's already afternoon, and I'm starving."

Following behind Chen Luo, Chen Zhengxi pursed his lips, clearly not quite understanding.

Chen Luo did not explain this.

The greater the power one holds, the more clear-headed one must be. Any matter is just if it is procedurally just, and if it is unjust, it can be interpreted in another way.

While directly revealing one's identity to Jin Cheng could easily achieve the same effect, using power to intimidate is still using power to intimidate, and it is completely different from following proper procedures.

"Jung-hee, are you hungry?"

Chen Luo turned around, saw Chen Zhengxi rubbing his stomach and smiling brightly, then continued, "It's not far from your brother's school. We're on holiday today, so let's go and invite your brother over for dinner."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxi stopped in his tracks, a sly smile appearing on his face.

"Dad, my brother doesn't have time for us..."

Chen Luo instantly noticed the element.

He frowned and said, "Speak, don't hide it from me, is something also happening to Zhengshu?"

"Hey Dad, it seems like my brother is dating someone!"

A few days ago I went to his school to look for him. By the artificial lake on campus, I saw my brother sitting on the same chair with a girl. The girl was even leaning her head on my brother's shoulder like a little bird!

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo felt a mix of emotions.

Whether it's Chen Zhengshu or Chen Zhengxi, they're still two months away from turning eighteen, and Chen Luo still treats them like children. But now... well, they'll be eighteen soon, so it's not considered puppy love anymore.

"Jung-hee, are you sure you didn't see wrong?"

"Hey, why would I lie to you, Dad? If you don't believe me, let's go to my brother's school and see. He doesn't have any classes this afternoon, and he'll definitely be with his girlfriend. Let's catch him red-handed!"

Chen Luo nodded, which was taken as agreement.

Half an hour later, standing at the gate of his alma mater, Chen Luo felt somewhat conflicted. In the past, he would come to the school to visit former teachers and senior students, but this time the purpose was...

With a sigh, Chen Luo easily entered the campus with Chen Zhengxi. Although the school was large, it couldn't withstand Chen Zhengxi's quick thinking.

He immediately called his older brother and, upon hearing the sound of water hitting the ground over the phone, Chen Zhengxi immediately located the school's fountain square!

In a flurry of activity, Chen Luo followed Chen Zhengxi to the fountain square. Upon arriving at the square, Chen Zhengxi immediately spotted a girl standing in front of the fountain, holding a bouquet of roses.

"Dad, look! That's my brother's girlfriend. Isn't she gorgeous!"

"Tsk, I have to say, my brother has a good eye for talent. I just wonder if it will lead to marriage."

Chen Luo nodded and looked around again.

"Your brother isn't here either? Zhengxi, are you sure it's this girl?"

"Dad, I'm absolutely certain it's her!"

"Row!"

Chen Luo took a deep breath and walked straight towards the girl.

This scene left Chen Zhengxi stunned. Would his father really try to break up the couple?

At this moment, Chen Luo felt a mix of emotions. He walked up to the girl and scrutinized her with a critical eye. The girl was quite tall, about 1.7 meters, with very delicate features and a hint of a scholarly family background.

"Excuse me, are you Chen Zhengshu's girlfriend?"

Chen Luo was very straightforward and asked the other party the question directly.

Li Xinyue was stunned for a moment, looking at the middle-aged man in front of her. He didn't seem greasy, but he looked strange, and his expression was a bit unusual.

"Um... hello, may I ask what your relationship is with Zhengshu?"

Chen Luo did not answer, but continued, "You did not deny it, so it seems that you are indeed Chen Zhengshu's girlfriend."

Who exactly are you?

"Who I am is not important. What do you like about Chen Zhengshu? Can you tell me?"

Li Xinyue's heart sank suddenly. She sensed that the visitor had ill intentions. Could it be that the other party wanted to break them up?

"No comment. Please leave immediately!"

The other party's reaction suddenly piqued Chen Luo's interest.

"Leaving is impossible. You should be able to guess why I came to see you. The choice is yours. I don't want to use my status and power to pressure you!"

Chapter 468 A Farce, A Powerful Alliance

Faced with Chen Luo's tough stance, Li Xinyue's heart sank to the bottom.

However, she was no ordinary person. Taking a deep breath, Li Xinyue slowly said, "Judging from your tone, you work within the system, and judging from your demeanor, you must be a cadre of a high rank."

Chen Luo nodded, without denying it.

"Yes, you guessed right. I am a cadre, and my rank is not low. Since you can see that, it means you are a smart person. Have you thought it through?"

Li Xinyue shook her head.

"According to the law, both Chen Zhengshu and I have the right to freedom of love, and you are a cadre!"

Although I'm not clear about your relationship with Chen Zhengshu, that doesn't mean you can stop me from dating Zhengshu!

"That makes sense, it's about freedom of marriage and love, but aren't you afraid I'll use my power?"

"With just a small act of arbitrariness, I could ruin your entire life. It wasn't easy for you to get into Whale University, girl, don't jeopardize your future."

At this moment, Chen Luo was the perfect villain. Chen Zhengxi, who was watching the commotion from a distance, stared wide-eyed, only then realizing that her father's acting skills were truly first-rate.

"I'm sorry, but I don't believe you can use the power in your hands to make me submit, or even leave the main book!"

Seeing the girl's determined eyes, Chen Luo was no longer in a hurry. He smiled faintly and then said calmly, "This kind of story is not an exaggeration. I know a comrade named Qi Tongwei, the former director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province."

More than 20 years ago, he was subjected to a small act of arbitrariness by those in power. Despite graduating with a master's degree in law from a prestigious university, he was assigned to work at a judicial office in a remote township.

Back then, he felt just like you do now that he had control over his own destiny, so he worked hard and even became a well-known anti-drug hero after being shot three times.

But... even so, he couldn't resist the power he was in, and ultimately chose to yield. The pressure of power you're facing now is far greater than what Qi Tongwei faced.”

Chen Luo's words did not frighten Li Xinyue; instead, they made her eyes light up.

"So, you're saying you're a provincial or ministerial-level official?"

Chen Luo was stunned. This girl didn't play by the rules, so he simply admitted it.

"You're really smart!"

"Thank you for your praise, but I still will not choose to leave Zhengshu. I am not like Director Qi Tongwei you mentioned. I have a loving family who can protect me from the wind and rain. Your pressure, if I may be so bold, is useless!"

"Oh? You're that confident?"

"Of course!"

Just as Chen Luo and Li Xinyue were exchanging glances, Chen Zhengshu, who was carrying two cups of milk tea, was dumbfounded. Why was his father here?

And... also...

Looking at Chen Zhengxi, who was enjoying the gossip, Chen Zhengshu immediately understood the reason.

With a helpless sigh, Chen Zhengshu went straight behind Li Xinyue and called out, "Xinyue, how come you and..."

Before Chen Zhengshu could finish speaking, Chen Luo signaled him to shut up with a look. Chen Zhengshu hesitated for a moment and wanted to speak again, but Li Xinyue forcibly pulled him to her side.

"Zhengshu, he wants to break us up... but don't worry, I will never let go of you!"

The two held hands tightly, making Chen Luo roll his eyes.

"Um, Xinyue, actually..."

Chen Zhengshu wanted to explain, but Li Xinyue had already taken out her phone and dialed the number at the top of the list.

The phone rang for over ten seconds before being answered.

"Hey, Grandpa! Waaaaah, I've been bullied!"

Li Xinyue's voice was full of sorrow as she began to complain, causing the old man on the other end of the phone to raise his voice immediately.

"Xinyue, speak slowly, don't rush, Grandpa will stand up for you!"

"Grandpa, this is what happened..."

Li Xinyue explained very clearly, revealing everything about Chen Luo's "threats" to her.

The old man fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

"So... Xinyue, you're already dating someone when you've just turned eighteen? I thought you'd keep it a secret from Grandpa."

"Ahem, Grandpa, that's not the point..."

"Alright, alright, do you think I don't know what you're up to? Give the phone to your boyfriend's father, I'll have a chat with him. How dare you scare you, hmph, naughty!"

"Huh? Grandpa, I don't even know who he is, how can you say he's Zhengshu's father..."