Chapter 14 Are You Short of Money?_1

He Songquan struck first, and she retaliated afterwards.

She refused to apologize or accept mediation, at most, she would be criminally detained for 5 days and pay He Songquan a bit of medical expenses.

However, if all this were to truly happen, her vengeance for revenge and grudge for grudge, how could she possibly let He Songquan off the hook so easily?

Seeing the determined look on Shen Lan's face, Cheng Yanqing was slightly taken aback, "Shen Lan, you are a woman, even a few days in detention will leave you with a criminal record!"

Does a 5-day criminal detention come with a criminal record?

She wasn't sure.

However, as long as she found evidence that He Songquan attacked first and injured her first, couldn't she still overturn the case?

Shen Lan pursed her lips, then spoke, "If I really end up with a criminal record, there's nothing I can do about it. For now... you should leave. The issue can't be solved immediately anyway."

Even if the officer says the surveillance cameras were fixed, letting He Songquan try to obtain her forgiveness, Cheng Yanqing had already stated he would not accept any form of mediation.

She still had to stick around and continue the back and forth.

Cheng Yanqing looked displeased, "Shen Lan, we are married now."

Since when did wives push their husbands away?

Despite Cheng Yanqing's words, Shen Lan did not keep him around. Shen Lan laughed softly, "We eloped, it's only been a few days. I can handle this, I don't want you to think I am overly dramatic."

With that, Shen Lan made her way towards the exit of the interrogation room.

However, Cheng Yanqing blocked her way.

The tall figure stood like a mountain, making Shen Lan feel somewhat oppressed.

Cheng Yanqing's expression was cold, "What can you solve? Your 'solution' is ending up accepting his compensation and mediation. You don't need to stress over this, I am not pretend to be richer than I am!"

Why couldn't she trust him a little?

Shen Lan noticed the firmness in his eyes.

She knew he wasn't exaggerating, but the problem was!!

Shen Lan voiced her concerns, "Even if you really have connections, let's minimize the number of favors we owe. Considering our current situation, we can't afford it."

Cheng Yanqing:"!"

Shen Lan's thinking indeed differed from others.

If not fearing him, she was afraid of owing favors.

Although it was ridiculous, he could only patiently explain to her: "Don't worry, we'll handle this properly. As for the owed favor, you can just pay it back to me later. You haven't met my parents yet."

The old lady at home had recently been bombarding us with calls and messages on WeChat.

Especially on WeChat, she had been sending photograph after photograph of potential marriage candidates.

Seeing Cheng Yanqing's confident demeanor, Shen Lan didn't know what to say in response for a moment.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Cheng Yanqing gave Shen Lan a meaningful look.

Following that, Cheng Yanqing walked to the front to open the door.

Upon opening, a police officer appeared in their line of sight, followed by He Songquan.

The moment He Songquan saw Shen Lan, he dropped to his knees, "Shen Lan, given that our studios are neighbors, please show some mercy and let me off the hook. I retract everything I said before, and our partnership, can it continue in the spirit of friendship? Can we put today's events behind us? I can compensate you three times over..."

He Songquan groveled, begging as pathetic as he possibly could.

The surveillance cameras were fixed, and he attacked her and Chen Yan first with several people, bullying the two of them because they were women. If held responsible, He Songquan could be sentenced to prison!

Therefore, if He Songquan can solve this with money, he will spare no effort.

She really needed money right now.

Shen Lan frowned slightly, "Triple compensation, how much can you give me? And how do I know if your words are true or not?"

He Songquan was pleased to hear Shen Lan asking this. "If the daily wages are 500, I'll compensate you 1500, add in 3000 for emotional distress, rounding up to 5000, is that acceptable?"

As long as Shen Lan was after money, then the matter could be easily settled.

However, before Shen Lan could say something, Cheng Yanqing cut in with a cold laugh: "Keep your money for necessities in prison!"

With that, Cheng Yanqing pulled Shen Lan away.

Chen Yan saw them leaving and quickly followed.

Seeing that 5000 couldn't win her over, He Songquan shouted behind them in desperation, "If 5000 doesn't work, then 10,000!"

10,000!

Hearing this number, Shen Lan halted momentarily.

If she took He Songquan's 10,000, that would mean she'd have over 50,000 at hand!

But Cheng Yanqing who was holding her hand turned gloomy at this. For just 10,000 she was ready to accept the settlement, how much in need of money was Shen Lan?

He couldn't help but ask Shen Lan, "Are you really short of money?"

Before Shen Lan could answer, Chen Yan cut in front of her, "Of course she is short of money, her mother is in the hospital and needs two surgeries which require three..."

Chen Yan figured since they were married and if her husband could afford to help, why not.

But! Shen Lan quickly interrupted her: "Chen Yan!"