But being treated like a fish on a chopping block, he had to behave and couldn't fight back.
Shen Cheng's heart felt heavy as he settled the bill. He had already blacklisted this restaurant in his mind. Aside from the high prices, he saw nothing special about it.
Shen Cheng watched as Shangguan You and her entourage disappeared from sight. He and Wanqian exchanged glances, told Shen Jia and the others to wander around, claimed there was an urgent matter at the company, and then drove away hastily.
The car sped through the city towards the outskirts, stopping in front of a very old house. Shen Cheng nimbly leaped onto the wall, then pulled Wanqian up. Together, they jumped down into the compound.
The iron gate outside was speckled with rust, secured by a large lock. The crumbling, whitewashed walls were overgrown with plants, completely obscuring the entire enclosure. From the outside, it looked like an abandoned courtyard.
