Chapter 157: No Cost for One's Own Garden

At the same time, the atmosphere outside the Public Security Bureau entrance was considerably more relaxed.

Upon learning that Ye Zhuzhu's father was from Shangjing, Liang Bo instantly knew instinctively that he needed to latch onto this powerful connection.

Immediately, he was the first to rush up to Ye Zhuzhu:

"Holy crap! Big Sister-in-law, your background is insanely impressive!"

"With just one phone call, you could get that bastard Zhang Zhenguo kicked out of office?"

Ye Zhuzhu rolled her eyes at him:

"Who's your Big Sister-in-law? Keep calling me that randomly, and I'll get you kicked out too."

Sun Dapeng also crowded over:

"Sister Zhu, your connections are incredibly solid!"

"From now on, we should just follow you around!"

Ye Zhuzhu ignored them, turning instead to look at Qin Ze:

"Speak up, how do you plan to thank me now?"

Qin Ze smiled:

"Name your conditions later."

"As long as it's something I, Qin Ze, can accomplish, I definitely will!"

Ye Zhuzhu snorted:

"It seems I can't count on any repayment from you."

"Alright, since you're fine now, I'll head back."

Qin Ze paused for a moment:

"Head back? Not coming to eat?"

Ye Zhuzhu looked at him, then glanced at the group of Second Generation rich kids behind him, and shook her head:

"What would I do there, with a bunch of you men eating?"

"I'm not going."

Before Qin Ze could speak, Liang Bo hurriedly interjected:

"Don't go, Big Sister-in-law! Come with us!"

"This meal today is to thank you!"

"If you don't go, how could we possibly have the nerve to eat?"

Sun Dapeng chimed in agreement:

"Exactly! Big Sister-in-law, come with us!"

Ye Zhuzhu hesitated for a moment.

Qin Ze looked at her:

"Come with us."

"If it weren't for you today, I'd still be stuck inside."

"This meal counts as my way of thanking you."

Hearing him say this, Ye Zhuzhu stopped declining:

"Fine then, I'll reluctantly go along."

Upon hearing this, Liang Beo immediately beamed with joy:

"Great! Big Sister-in-law, get in the car!"

Ye Zhuzhu glared at him but didn't bother correcting him again.

The group each got into their vehicles.

The convoy rolled majestically toward Luyin Manor.

Luyin Manor.

The convoy stopped at the entrance of the Manor.

Qin Ze led the group out of the cars.

It was the first time for Jiang Wan, Su Qingqing, and Jiang Rui to visit.

Standing at the entrance, Jiang Wan looked at the Manor before her and couldn't help but exclaim:

"Oh my god, this place is just too beautiful!"

Su Qingqing nodded in agreement:

"This is also my first time coming to a place like this."

"Brother Qin, isn't this place extremely expensive?"

Qin Ze smiled:

"This is our own garden! It doesn't cost money!"

Hearing this, Jiang Rui couldn't help but gasp sharply:

"Your own? President Qin, this Manor belongs to you?"

Liang Bo interjected from the side:

"Our Big Brother just bought it a few days ago; haven't you ladies been here before?"

After hearing this, Jiang Rui, Jiang Wan, Su Qingqing, and the others were completely stunned.

Such a huge Manor!

It actually belonged to Qin Ze!

The key was that they hadn't known about any of this before!

Qin Ze laughed:

"Alright, let's go in."

The group walked into the manor.

As soon as they entered the main gate, a waitress wearing a cheongsam came forward to greet them:

"President Qin, you've arrived?"

"President Shen is already inside waiting for you."

Qin Ze nodded:

"Lead the way."

The waitress led the group to the reception building and entered an antique-style private room.

As soon as Jiang Wan stepped inside, she couldn't resist pulling out her mobile phone to take photos.

Su Qingqing also looked around, her eyes full of novelty.

Liang Bo, however, was used to such scenes; he plopped down onto a chair and crossed his legs.

Just then, a gentle female voice came from the doorway of the private room:

"Qin Ze, you're here?"

Everyone turned to look.

They saw Shen Jingshu standing at the door.

She wore a plain-colored cheongsam, her long hair pinned up, light makeup on her face, exuding an intellectual beauty.

In her hand, she held a bottle of red wine.

Qin Ze stood up and smiled:

"Sister Shen, trouble you."

Immediately, Qin Ze introduced Shen Jingshu to everyone.

"This is Shen Jingshu! The manager of Luyin Manor!"

"And also my closest sister!"

Afterwards, Qin Ze introduced Jiang Rui and the others to Shen Jingshu!

Shen Jingshu responded to each with a smile and a nod.

Then, Shen Jingshu swept her gaze over the people present.

Turning her head, she instructed the waitress outside the door:

"Bring out all the wine from the cellar."

"Also, have the kitchen arrange for a private banquet to be delivered."

The waitress nodded, turned around, and left.

Shen Jingshu walked over to Qin Ze's side and lowered her voice:

"You were arrested today; why didn't you tell me?"

Shen Jingshu looked at him, her eyes filled with worry.

Qin Ze could feel that when Shen Jingshu spoke, she was on the verge of tears!

"I only just found out from my father!"

Qin Ze waved his hand and said in a low voice:

"It's already resolved! I'll explain in detail later!"

"And aren't I standing here safe and sound?"

Only then did Shen Jingshu breathe a sigh of relief.

While the two were talking, the waitress had already entered carrying drinks and food.

Shen Jingshu personally poured wine for everyone, then raised her wine cup:

"Come, let me offer a toast to everyone."

"Today, President Qin escaped danger; it is worth celebrating."

"I also thank you all for lending a hand when President Qin was in trouble."

Everyone raised their wine cups in unison.

After drinking, Shen Jingshu turned to Qin Ze and said:

"You all eat first; I'll come back in a while."

Qin Ze nodded:

"Attend to your business; don't worry about us."

Shen Jingshu nodded, turned around, and walked out of the private room.

As soon as she left, Liang Bo leaned over to Qin Ze's side and said in a low voice:

"Big Brother, this Sister Shen, her relationship with you isn't ordinary, is it?"

Qin Ze glanced at him:

"In what way is it not ordinary?"

Liang Bo chuckled:

"Judging by her attitude toward you, it doesn't look like how one treats an ordinary customer."

Sun Dapeng also joined in the mockery:

"Exactly! Big Brother, are you and Sister Shen..."

Qin Ze lifted his wine cup and took a sip:

"Don't guess blindly."

Liang Bo clearly didn't believe him, but he didn't press further.

At that moment, Qin Ze's mobile phone vibrated a few times.

He pulled out his mobile phone to look.

It was a call from Ning Xiaoya.

He answered the call:

"Hello? Xiao Ya?"

From the other end of the line came Xiao Ya's anxious voice:

"Brother Qin, are you alright?!"

"I just heard from Su Qingqing that you were arrested!"

Qin Ze laughed:

"It's fine, I'm already out."

Xiao Ya let out a sigh of relief:

"You scared me to death!"

"I kept calling you, but you never answered."

"I thought something had happened to you!"

Qin Ze comforted her:

"Really, it's nothing."

"Don't worry."

Xiao Ya said again:

"Where are you? I'll come find you!"

Qin Ze thought for a moment:

"No need to come over; I'm having dinner at Luyin Manor."

"Just busy yourself with your own matters; don't worry about me."

Xiao Ya fell silent for a few seconds:

"Then... be careful."

"If anything comes up, call me anytime."

Qin Ze felt a warmth in his heart:

"Alright, you too."

After hanging up, just as Qin Ze put his mobile phone into his pocket, it vibrated again.

It was a message from Xiao Na.

"President Qin, I heard something happened to you today? Are you alright?"

Qin Ze replied:

"It's fine, it's already been resolved. Thanks for your concern."

Xiao Na replied instantly:

"That's good, you gave me a scare."

"If you need any help, just say the word."

Qin Ze said:

"Alright, I'll come by the company to check in a couple of days."