31: Chapter 31 Aura

The group watched Chen Cheng enter 2201, and only then did their expressions relax.

Although they were street-smart, they had never seen anyone so reckless and unruly.

He rammed cars worth millions without a second thought, and took out several at once; he was like a reincarnated demon king.

"Huff... huff..." Qu Xiaoxiao panted heavily. Once she caught her breath, she punched Yao Bin hard. "Why did you hold me back?"

Yao Bin looked embarrassed. He glanced at the others, but nobody spoke; it was too humiliating.

Yao Bin had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "We can't afford to mess with him."

"Can't afford to mess with him?" Qu Xiaoxiao swept her gaze across the others.

Yao Bin didn't reply. The long-legged girl beside him wore a mocking expression, unwilling to admit that she had been intimidated by a Handsome guy whose name she didn't even know, but she gave a slight nod.

Hmm?

Qu Xiaoxiao's mind raced. She knew the family situations of these friends of hers.

For them to get together and get lectured like grandkids without saying a word—that wasn't their style at all.

"The person who rammed your cars, it wouldn't be that guy from just now, would it?" Qu Xiaoxiao asked, frowning.

The guys had already talked about this when they were drinking earlier.

Originally, Yao Bin hadn't wanted to tell Qu Xiaoxiao because he felt embarrassed.

But he couldn't stop the big mouths. Mostly, someone whose car had been hit held a grudge against Yao Bin and pretended to casually mention the car repairs, which led to the truth coming out.

No one said anything, but Qu Xiaoxiao understood.

Oh, not only is he a Handsome guy, but he's also a golden turtle.

The little devil in Qu Xiaoxiao's heart began to dance with joy again. She really wanted to touch those bulging chest muscles.

But thinking of Chen Cheng's attitude earlier, she gritted her teeth.

That guy actually looked at her with a hint of disdain!

I've dominated the American scene for so many years; when have I ever had to take this kind of crap?

Sooner or later, I'll make you kneel before me and lick my toes!

On the other side, Andy welcomed Chen Cheng into her apartment.

"Sorry to bother you with a trip over here," Andy said with a smile, pouring Chen Cheng a glass of water.

Chen Cheng took the glass and smiled. "You've never lived back here before and don't know the local customs. I was worried that if you called the police, it might provoke retaliation, so I came to check on you."

"Fortunately, your neighbor's friends just got a lesson from me this afternoon. They shouldn't give you any trouble."

"Huh?" Andy was a bit surprised.

Chen Cheng concisely described what had happened that afternoon.

Andy couldn't help but chuckle; it was indeed something Chen Cheng would do. "You're still the same as ever."

Chen Cheng shrugged. When people have money, they tend to get a bit arrogant, and they handle things more willfully without so many restraints.

That was the exact impression Chen Cheng gave Andy: willful!

"What about you? How does it feel to be back in the country? I just got back myself and haven't had a chance to come see you."

"Other than adjusting to the jet lag, there's not much difference," Andy thought for a moment. "And the service industry here is more comfortable. Oh, right, your... your..."

Andy struggled for a while, unsure how to address Dai Qiye. Chen Cheng spoke up: "He was my teacher's husband; I should call him Shigong. He fell from an overpass a few days ago and died."

"He was a banker." As he spoke, Chen Cheng shook his head with a bitter smile. He still didn't know how to tell Teacher Ouyang that he had also been involved.

While they were talking, they suddenly heard a "bang, bang, bang" pounding on a door outside.

It didn't seem to be Andy's door, though. The two exchanged a look and got up to check the situation through the digital peephole.

At 2202, Guan Juer opened the door and stared blankly at Qu Xiaoxiao.

Qu Xiaoxiao angrily demanded, "Was it you who called the police?"

"What police report?" Guan Juer was a bit confused.

Still denying it? Qu Xiaoxiao was getting impatient. "Once, twice, three times—didn't I already tell property management?"

"Ten minutes. We'll be done in ten minutes." As she spoke, Qu Xiaoxiao leaned her arm against the door and tilted her body forward.

She made an aggressive gesture, trying to look down at Guan Juer from a position of superiority. Unfortunately, she was 155cm tall and Guan Juer was 172cm; the posture only looked fierce on the surface, though it was certainly enough to intimidate a naive girl like Guan Juer.

"What are you doing? We're all neighbors; is there any point in making such a big scene?"

Guan Juer was naturally soft-spoken and was getting flustered. Her tone was hesitant. "We didn't... call the police. What police report are you talking about?"

Seeing Guan Juer being bullied, Qiu Yingying in the room couldn't stand it anymore. She rushed to the door and said angrily, "What are you doing? Just talk, why are you being so fierce?"

"You've been making noise all night. We just mentioned it to property management; why are you being so aggressive?"

Seeing other people, Qu Xiaoxiao's friends immediately crowded over. They were quite familiar with ganging up to intimidate others.

"If it wasn't you, then who was it?" Qu Xiaoxiao was quite annoyed. She twisted her mouth, and her expression was incredibly ugly.

It was just a party, but her new apartment door hadn't had a moment of peace all night.

After the middle apartment finished knocking, property management knocked; after property management, that cheap guy knocked. Yes, Chen Cheng had already been categorized by Qu Xiaoxiao as a 'cheap guy who is a bit handsome.' Just after the cheap guy left, the police came and gave them a lecture.

Damn it, this is unbearable.

Chen Cheng exchanged a wry look with Andy and spread his hands. "Let me handle it."

Andy thought for a moment and decided she shouldn't rely on friends to deal with trivial matters in her life. She refused, saying, "I'll go; after all, I was the one who called the police."

"Trust me, I can handle it."

Chen Cheng didn't mind. As long as he was there, those street hoodlums wouldn't have a chance to lay a hand on anyone.

"Alright, you go then." Chen Cheng checked his watch; it was almost midnight. "When you get back, I should be heading out too."

"OK," Andy said with a smile, making an OK gesture. She took a breath, pushed the door open, and went out.

As Andy approached, Yao Bin and the others finally noticed her.

They turned their heads and their faces instantly turned green; why was this menace here again? They had just been wondering if it was Chen Cheng, but then thought, how could such a reckless person call the police? They immediately ruled Chen Cheng out.

"I called the police," Andy said loudly.

Qu Xiaoxiao's view was blocked by Andy, and she didn't see Chen Cheng, who was leaning against the door watching the show with great interest. She blurted out, "Who are you?"

Andy said in a deep voice, "You don't need to know my identity; you only need to know that I am the owner of 2201."

"I have checked the noise disturbance standards in Shanghai. From 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM the next day, anything over 55 decibels is considered a disturbance. In the middle of the night, anything over 45 decibels constitutes a disturbance. It is now midnight; I used the decibel app on my phone, and the music in your room is over 70 decibels."

"My calling the police was reasonable and justified. Of course, if you have any objections, you can contact my lawyer to sue me."

"I need to rest! I don't want to repeat myself!"

Qu Xiaoxiao was left speechless by Andy's rebuttal and could only blink, staring blankly at Andy, feeling just as awkward as Guan Juer had felt in front of her earlier.

"If there is a next time, I won't consult friends or check regulations before calling the police like I did today. I will call the police immediately!"

"And I will immediately file a claim for damages against you!"