CHAPTER 244: CHAPTER 241: ONCE SERVED UNDER MR. JING

Shi Su’s phone has been turned off for the past few days, and as soon as she turned it on, dozens of WeChat messages popped up.

Before she had time to look, she suddenly turned to Wen Ke and instinctively asked in a voice only she could hear, "How do you know Jing Jihan?"

From what she knew about Wen Ke and Jing Jihan, neither of them were the type to willingly exchange contact information with someone they’re not familiar with. Jing Jihan was as unattainable as a high peak, and wasn’t Wen Ke just the same?

"I worked under Mr. Jing when I was in the United States, I’ll explain to you later when I have time." Wen Ke answered concisely.

United States?

Shi Su did not know much about Jing Jihan’s past.

She knew nothing about him, be it his past, present, or future.

Shi Su withdrew her gaze, suddenly feeling a shadow approaching her. In an instant, she saw Shi Lingkang walking toward her with a grim face, his eyes sharp as knives, raising his hand as if he were about to either strangle her or slap her. His expression was so unfriendly that she seemed more like a failed transaction than his daughter.

But that slap never landed.

Wen Ke’s hand instantly raised, quickly blocking Shi Lingkang’s hand, while his other hand took out his badge and presented it to him, his eyes icy as he said, "Mr. Shi, I advise you not to resort to violence in front of a police officer."

Shi Lingkang immediately withdrew his hand with a cold expression, scrutinizing Wen Ke with disbelief before looking at Shi Su with displeasure, "Is he someone you called?"

"From the moment you dragged me back to the Shi Family, up until now, I haven’t even had a phone. How could I call someone? With telepathy?" Shi Su retorted coldly.

"You!"

"Shi Lingkang, was your daughter born destined to be used and sold by you?" Shi Su looked back at him coldly, "There are gods three feet above your head. Aren’t you afraid of retribution for being so inhuman?"

Shi Lingkang did not speak immediately due to the presence of a police officer, particularly this female officer who was on Shi Su’s side, but his eyes were murderous as he stared at her. He never regarded her with any humanity, likely because she had lived like a begging dog in the Shi Family for as long as he could remember, unchanged for twenty years.

There was no father-daughter affection; he never even showed her pity.

Mr. Luo had already been observing from the doorway of the VIP room for quite a while. Upon hearing Shi Su’s words, he was not particularly surprised.

In this world of fame and fortune, there are plenty of people who dote on their daughters, raising them like princesses who are untouchable treasures.

But equally, there are many daughters sold out by their parents, often adopted children not loved or daughters of mistresses not presented in public, or when parents are so heartless they do not love the child at all.

However, with the sudden arrival of a female police officer, Mr. Luo couldn’t grasp Shi Su’s current status or the capabilities of this female officer, so he immediately started playing the mediator, the peacemaker: "Old Shi, this is really your fault. We’re just having a meal; why did you bring your daughter into this? This girl looks like she has thorns all over. It’s probably just a misunderstanding. We’re just having a simple meal, don’t overthink it."

At the same time, Mr. Luo glanced in Wen Ke’s direction, "This young lady police officer looks quite unfamiliar. May I know which bureau or department she represents?"

Wen Ke seemed not to hear and didn’t even turn her head.

Mr. Luo did not feel awkward, only smiled again, "Today was really a big misunderstanding, let’s all break it up, break it up."

Shi Lingkang received a signal from Mr. Luo’s eyes and rushed to tell those around, "It’s all family matters, nothing to see here. Security, escort the people out, break it up quickly."

There were quite a few guests nearby, and Wenli did not spread out too much. Even if they couldn’t see Shi Su’s face clearly from their angle, or hear clearly what was being said, there was still a lot of speculation from the back view.

If Shi Su was caught head-on by these guests and bystanders and posted online, it would probably cause inexplicable buzz and strange rumors on Weibo again.

Shi Su didn’t look back; she just kept looking at Shi Lingkang, meeting her father’s knife-like gaze, not displaying deliberate indifference nor the slightest sign of weakness he thought she would have: "What family matters? There’s nothing in between you and me that can be called family. If you want to sell your daughter, find the precious gem in your household. Don’t come and disgust me again in the future."

Having said that, to avoid being photographed face-front by those behind, she turned directly into the VIP room. Wen Ke turned sideways, warningly glancing at Mr. Luo, who shrugged, meaning he wouldn’t be going into that VIP room anymore. Only then did Wen Ke turn and enter the VIP room, closing the door directly.

If Shi Lingkang and Mr. Luo wanted to save face and didn’t want to escalate matters or let scandals spread, they would handle those guests and bystanders outside themselves, as any news getting out would have quite a negative impact on them.

Wen Ke glanced at the food and wine on the table and then raised her eyes to look at Shi Su, who had already walked to the window inside the VIP room, "There are reporters outside the hotel. If I’m not mistaken, there are quite a few reporters under the window of this VIP room."

Shi Su stood by the window and looked out.

Indeed.

Outside the only window, a dozen reporters with cameras and camcorders were waiting.

Shi Lingkang, unable to predict her current temperament and abilities, had blocked many reporters at the main entrance to prevent her from rushing out impulsively. As long as there were reporters, the news of her private meeting with a certain vice president of the capital would be immediately spread by the media. Likewise, this move also served as leverage against Mr. Luo, killing two birds with one stone. Shi Lingkang had planned thoroughly, both individuals were under his calculation.

If exposed, Mr. Luo’s family wouldn’t be at peace, and her, Shi Su’s, reputation would be ruined.

He had even blocked the escape route she might use if she attempted anything desperate like jumping out the window.

After all, this floor wasn’t high, and if she wanted to jump, it would be easy to escape.

But there were reporters all around here too.

He carried out everything flawlessly.

She even wondered if, years ago, the people who wanted to end her life weren’t just Shi Yunyin and her mother; had Shi Lingkang also been involved, would she have survived all these years?

Wen Ke had already walked over, seeing Shi Su standing there, gazing at the people outside the window, with a faint mocking smile on her lips, seemingly mocking Shi Lingkang’s relentless tactics against his daughter, or perhaps mocking her own bad luck to have such a father.

Knowing full well she was his biological daughter, yet he could sell her so thoroughly.

Shi Su gradually clenched her hands into fists, her inner hatred as fierce as back then, wishing that what she smashed over Shi Lingkang’s head years ago wasn’t just a wine bottle, but a knife—it wouldn’t have been too much to kill one’s father with her own hands!

When she was young, Shi Yunyin and her mother did not see her as human, and much of it was due to Shi Lingkang’s influence!

Shi Su took a deep breath, suppressing the anger and pain in her chest, wishing to sever all ties with the Shi Family, to remain free from any relation to them.