CHAPTER 425: CHAPTER 425: BACKUP PLAN (SECOND UPDATE)

"It was just an accident," Meng Yanzhi said with indifferent expression, "And besides, our family compensated 500,000 yuan."

Yu Zhaodi was infuriated by Meng Yanzhi’s nonchalant attitude, and she yelled at him: "Your ’accident’ killed both my parents. The money may be substantial, but can money buy life?"

Yu Zhaodi shouted loudly, tears silently streaming down from the corners of her eyes.

"Over there." When Tang Yue and Lian Qingyang arrived, they happened just to hear Meng Yanzhi’s words, saying: "One should not be too greedy in life. Your mother’s death has nothing to do with me. As far as I know, even if your father worked until he was sixty, worked until he died, he wouldn’t be able to earn 500,000 yuan."

"Meng Yanzhi, you will get what’s coming to you," Yu Zhaodi shouted agitatedly at Meng Yanzhi.

Meng Yanzhi coolly said, "Whether I will get what’s coming to me, I don’t know, but what’s certain is that you can’t stay in Jinghua anymore."

Tang Yue and Lian Qingyang didn’t hear the earlier part of the conversation and didn’t know what the 500,000 yuan had to do with Yu Zhaodi’s mother’s death, but Tang Yue just knew Meng Yanzhi wanted Yu Zhaodi gone from Jinghua.

"Meng Yanzhi, does Uncle Meng know about you bullying others using your power in school?" Tang Yue slowly walked down from the slope next to them.

When Yu Zhaodi saw Tang Yue, she instantly became excited and said anxiously, "Xiao Yue, you need to go quickly."

"Zhaodi." Tang Yue helped Yu Zhaodi to stand up.

Lian Qingyang positioned himself in front of Tang Yue, his eyes scanning the surroundings. At this moment, he was like a wolf ready to pounce, ready to attack anyone who would approach.

"Xiao Yue, go quickly, don’t worry about me, he’s after you," Yu Zhaodi said urgently; she really didn’t expect Tang Yue to appear.

"Zhaodi, if he’s after me, then I have even more reason not to leave. I can’t let you take this on for me," Tang Yue said, looking at the blood on her hand and asking, "You’re not hurt, are you?"

"No, this blood is his," Yu Zhaodi explained, both anxious and worried, she pushed Tang Yue away and said: "Xiao Yue, I’m fine. I was already looking for revenge, you should go now."

"Since you’re here, don’t even think about leaving," Meng Yanzhi said, eyes gleaming when he saw Tang Yue.

"With me here, nobody will touch Sister Xiao Yue," Lian Qingyang stood tall in front of Tang Yue.

"Heh," Meng Yanzhi managed a quick bandage across his stomach. Although it hurt, it didn’t matter much to him, and he stepped forward saying, "Tang Yue, why can’t you fancy me?"

"Why should I fancy you?" Tang Yue retorted. She calmly said, "Apart from your Meng surname, money, and power, what other redeeming qualities do you have?"

"I heard you want to make Zhaodi unable to stay in Jinghua?" Tang Yue questioned, then advised, "What would happen if Uncle Meng knew about your actions at school?"

"Last time Uncle Meng personally assured me that you wouldn’t bother me anymore," Tang Yue’s bright almond eyes looked earnestly at Meng Yanzhi, seriously speaking. Meng Yanzhi’s appearance was outstanding, but the air of a spoiled rich kid from his eyes made him nothing more than just a pretty shell.

"When have you ever seen my dad?" Meng Yanzhi sneered, he said, "Tang Yue, even if you find an excuse, you should pick a better one. My dad is always away..."

"Meng Jin, 138XXXXXXXX, that phone number, it’s your dad’s, isn’t it?" Tang Yue straightforwardly recited Meng Jin’s number. Originally, Meng Jin left his number, and thanks to her good memory, she remembered it after just one glance.

Meng Yanzhi’s expression darkened. That indeed was Meng Jin’s number, it seemed, Tang Yue wasn’t just making up an excuse.

"Zhaodi, let’s go." Tang Yue, seeing that Meng Yanzhi did not dare to make a move, then took Yu Zhaodi and left.

Yu Zhaodi looked at Meng Yanzhi with skepticism, but seeing that he indeed did not act, she followed Tang Yue and left.

Lian Qingyang kept retreating, fearing that they would suddenly chase after them.

"Zhaodi, no matter what grudges you have, if you kill him, you’ll have to go to prison too." Tang Yue said as she ran, "For that kind of man, do you think it’s worth it? Your grandma and your brother will surely be heartbroken if they knew."

"Xiao Yue, I..." Yu Zhaodi started to speak but didn’t know how to continue.

She previously wanted to take revenge through the law too, but after getting to know Tang Yue and learning about Meng Yanzhi’s feelings for Tang Yue, she gradually harbored a thought she never dared to consider before: to perish together with Meng Yanzhi.

"There’s no need to say more, let’s just leave." Tang Yue stopped her from continuing to speak, quickly surveying their surroundings, always feeling like someone was still following them.

"Don’t look back, head that way," Lian Qingyang said.

Lian Qingyang was not pointing towards the staircase, but towards a path in the woods of the scenic area. His senses were more acute than theirs; indeed, there were people surrounding them here.

"Mr. Meng, are you just going to let them go like this?" Feng Yongqing asked cautiously, stealthily gauging Meng Yanzhi’s expression.

Meng Yanzhi gave him a brief glance and said, "My people are all around here. Where can she possibly go?"

How much effort had Meng Yanzhi put in for today?

How could he give up so easily just because of an unexpected incident with Yu Zhaodi?

Feng Yongqing’s eyes lit up and he instantly fell silent. His gaze landed on Meng Yanzhi’s abdomen, wanting to say something, then he held his tongue.

"Call the accompanying doctor." Meng Yanzhi wasn’t in a rush to find Tang Yue; in any case, other than the woods in the scenic area, they had nowhere else to go. He could find them whenever he wanted.

Shortly after, the accompanying doctor arrived and treated Meng Yanzhi’s wounds, then he changed into a fresh and clean set of clothes as it approached midday.

At the mountaintop, Qin Anyu was tired of feeding Jinli, growing anxious as she ascended to the peak. She saw many students from Jinghua, but not a sign of Tang Yue and her company.

"Chu Hong, what terrible idea did you come up with?" Qin Anyu looked out and couldn’t see even a shadow of Tang Yue.

"An Yu, who knows, maybe they’ve come across a nice view at the foot of the mountain?" Chu Hong said with a smile to comfort her, "I’ve brought quite a lot of crawfish, do you want some? We can use the kitchen here and have them cook for us."

"You even brought that?" Qin Anyu pouted, looking out for the absentees, but the mention of crawfish shifted her attention.

Chu Hong confidently said, "Of course, let’s go take a look, the crawfish are quite big today." Chu Hong had thought out solutions for all possible problems to keep Qin Anyu happy, doing everything he could for whatever she liked.

All along the way, the food, drinks, uses, and entertainment were all tailored to her liking.

Slowly, Qin Anyu fell into the trap of love Chu Hong wove, like a frog being boiled in warm water, step by step she was left with no way out.