Super Rich: Enjoying the Happiness of the Wealthy After Divorce

Zhou Cheng's voice wasn't loud, but as soon as Li Xiumei heard the words "Auntie, don't be afraid, I'm here," her heart, which had been in her throat, finally settled back into her stomach.

Just moments ago, Mrs. Wang had been throwing a tantrum like a shrew, but now she lay sprawled on the ground, her face pale, muttering in a trembling voice, "Ten years...ten years...no...I don't want to go to jail..."

Even Li Hu, with his muscular build, couldn't hold back any longer. He looked at the two expressionless bodyguards in black behind Zhou Cheng, then at the articulate lawyer Li in front of him, and his legs trembled. He'd been a hoodlum for half his life, and this was the first time he'd realized that fighting and brawling were nothing compared to this kind of game where a few words could bankrupt you and send you to jail.

"Mr...Mr. Zhou, Chairman Zhou!" Li Hu forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, his legs buckling as he tried to kneel before Zhou Cheng. "Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding! We were blind to your greatness and offended you! We...we'll compensate for the chess piece! We'll compensate, okay?"

"Compensation?" Attorney Li adjusted his glasses and asked calmly, "How will you compensate? Eighty-eight hundred thousand. Are you planning to pay by card or cash?"

Upon hearing this number, Mr. Wang and his wife lost all color in their faces. They were unsure if they could even scrape together 80,000 yuan with all their savings combined.

"We...we have no money..." Mr. Wang's wife wailed, "We were wrong! We were really wrong! Please, have mercy on us and let us go! We'll never do it again!"

Zhou Cheng ignored their wailing and simply turned to ask Attorney Li, "When will the police arrive?"

"It should be soon." Attorney Li glanced at his watch. "I've already sent the relevant evidence and police report to the branch office. They will process it according to procedure."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried, forceful footsteps echoed in the hallway. Several uniformed police officers walked up, led by a middle-aged captain with a square face.

"Who called the police?"

Attorney Li approached them, handing over his business card and relevant documents: "Officer, hello, I'm the client's lawyer. These individuals are suspected of trespassing, disturbing public order, extortion, and intentionally damaging a large amount of property. We have secured all the evidence."

The police captain took the documents, glanced at them, and then looked at the mess in the room and the several people sprawled on the floor. He understood what was going on. When he saw the signature of "Jintian Law Firm" on the lawyer's letter and the name "Zhou Cheng" in the client's name column, his expression clearly changed.

"Okay, we understand. Take them all back!"

Two young policemen stepped forward, one on each side, and lifted up Li Hu and Boss Wang, who were already limp. Boss Wang's wife was still throwing a tantrum on the ground, crying and refusing to leave, but a policewoman swiftly and decisively twisted her hands behind her back and took her away.

"Officer, I'm innocent! It was them..."

"Whatever you have to say, we'll talk about it back at the station!"

The cries and struggles faded into the hallway, and the room finally fell silent.

The neighbors who had been watching the commotion all shrank back and closed their doors. They finally understood that some people were simply not people they could afford to mess with.

Only the Tang family and Zhou Cheng remained in the living room.

Looking at the ceramic shards and broken chess pieces on the ground, and then at her wrist, which was red and swollen from being pushed, Li Xiumei felt a surge of fear and grievance, and tears began to fall again.

"What kind of mess is this... what kind of mess is this...?"

Tang Jianguo also recovered from his shock. He walked up to Zhou Cheng, his lips moved as if he wanted to say thank you, but he felt that those two words were too pale. He had been a man of integrity all his life, but today he had to rely on a young man's wealth and power to protect his family, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Zhou... Zhou Cheng." He finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse, "Thank you for today."

"Uncle, you're too kind." Zhou Cheng helped Li Xiumei sit down on the sofa, his tone very calm. "Xinyi is my employee and also my friend. I have no reason to stand idly by and do nothing about her family."

"This game...sigh!" Tang Jianguo looked at the unfinished game on the ground, his heart aching as he gasped. That was worth 880,000 yuan, and it was ruined just like that.

"It's just a chess set. Out with the old, in with the new," Zhou Cheng said casually, as if he were talking about something worthless, not an 880,000-yuan chess set. He turned to Attorney Li and said, "Attorney Li, thank you for your hard work today. You're in charge of handling the follow-up matters. Make sure they receive the most severe legal punishment. Also, help me investigate all related assets under Mr. Wang and his wife's names. Seize everything that can be seized, auction everything that can be auctioned off, and donate the proceeds to charity in Ms. Tang's name."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou, I understand." Attorney Li nodded and left with his bodyguards.

Tang Jianguo and Li Xiumei were stunned after hearing this. This was no longer a simple punishment; it was meant to ensure that the family would never be able to get back on their feet.

"Mr. Zhou, isn't this... a little too much..." Li Xiumei felt a little reluctant.

"Auntie," Zhou Cheng looked at her, his tone serious, "To deal with these scoundrels, you have to beat them to a pulp the first time. Otherwise, they'll be like flies that smell blood, constantly harassing you. I can't possibly arrive so quickly every time."

Li Xiumei thought about it and realized that it made sense. She didn't dare imagine what would have happened if Zhou Cheng hadn't appeared in time.

"You're right, Auntie just had a soft heart."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Zhou Cheng checked the time, then looked at the elderly couple's still pale faces. "Uncle, Aunt, I see you've been quite frightened today. You probably won't be able to eat dinner. How about this, I'll take you out for a walk to relax and calm your nerves."

"This...this is too much trouble for you." Tang Jianguo quickly waved his hand.

"No trouble at all. Let's go, Xinyi will be off work soon, I'll pick her up on my way." Zhou Cheng said, already picking up his car keys.

Li Xiumei looked at Zhou Cheng, growing more and more satisfied. This boy was handsome, capable, decisive, and so considerate. Thinking back to those scoundrels from earlier, the difference was stark. Her daughter finding such a boyfriend was truly a blessing for the Tang family!

"Old Tang, let's go, let's listen to Chairman Zhou." Li Xiumei nudged her husband.

Tang Jianguo hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

Sitting in the black Cullinan, feeling the luxurious yet quiet atmosphere inside, Tang Jianguo and Li Xiumei both felt like they were dreaming. This car was more expensive than the house they had lived in for most of their lives.

The car didn't head anywhere else, but drove directly into Hang Lung Plaza, the most upscale luxury shopping center in Jiangcheng.

"Mr. Zhou, why did you bring us here?" Li Xiumei looked at the shops outside the window, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"Uncle's chessboard is broken, so I'll buy him a new one. Auntie was also frightened today, so I'll pick out a gift for you to calm your nerves," Zhou Cheng said casually as he parked his car in the VIP parking space.

"No! No!" Tang Jianguo waved his hands repeatedly. "That chess set was a gift from you, how can I let you pay for it again? Absolutely not!"

"Uncle, that chess set was destroyed at your house, so I'm responsible no matter what. Besides, it's a gift for an elder, so there's no reason to take it back. Come on, just show me around."

He personally opened the car door for the two elders. Looking at Zhou Cheng's handsome and sincere face, Li Xiumei couldn't utter a single word of refusal.

When Tang Xinyi dragged her tired body home, it was already past nine o'clock at night.

She was worried about home the whole way, and when she called her mother, no one answered. She was very anxious.

I opened the door to find the lights on inside, a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Her father, Tang Jianguo, was sitting on the sofa, carefully wiping a brand-new sandalwood Go board, his delight evident on his face. The wood and luster of that Go board were even better than the previous one.

Her mother, Li Xiumei, was standing in front of the mirror, happily trying on a dazzling diamond necklace. The skin on her neck was made even brighter by the brilliance of the diamonds.

Meanwhile, the sound of stir-frying could be heard coming from the kitchen.

A tall, upright figure was wearing a Winnie the Pooh apron and skillfully flipping the wok.

That person was Zhou Cheng.

Tang Xinyi stood at the doorway, looking at the harmonious yet strange scene before her, and froze on the spot.

She only went to work for one day, and this family... how did everything change?