Chapter 14Insult

Amid the whispers of the crowd, Tong Xiaoge suddenly broke free from Lin Shuyu's protection. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, then walked firmly towards Mo Fan and looked him straight in the eyes.

"Mr. Mo Fan, I will not let go of what happened tonight."

Tong Xiaoge's voice was clear and firm. "If you don't delete those photos now, I will take legal action. I am not invulnerable, but I have the right to protect myself from your unreasonable insults."

Tong Xiaoge's eyes were as sharp as a blade , and her voice was firm and full of unquestionable strength. "Mr. Mo Fan, I am not inviolable, but you will be held legally responsible for violating my privacy and reputation. This is not only a personal injury to me, but also an insult to my family."

Mo Fan raised his eyebrows. He obviously hadn't expected Tong Xiaoge to challenge him so openly. His expression revealed a hint of uneasiness. "Miss Tong, are you threatening me?"

Tong Xiaoge remained calm and continued, "No, this is not a threat. This is a warning. According to our country's laws, it is illegal to obtain and use personal information without the consent of others, especially to disseminate it in a way that violates personal privacy. Not only have you violated my privacy rights, you may also infringe on my reputation rights. These are all actions that can be prosecuted."

People around began to talk in low voices, and some people's expressions began to become serious.

Mo Fan's friends no longer laughed at him as easily as before , and their smiles gradually froze.

Mo Fan's face gradually darkened as he realized that the situation might be more serious than he had expected.

He tried to maintain his arrogance but was clearly feeling the pressure.

"Are you really going to go to court over a few photos? Do you think Fu Chen will support you?"

Tong Xiaoge did not back down. "Whether to take the case to court is not decided by me, but by your behavior. I am sure that anyone who respects the law will support the side of justice. If you delete those photos now, it can also reduce your responsibility to a certain extent."

Lin Shuyu quietly supported Tong Xiaoge from the side; his presence gave her extra courage.

Mo Fan looked around and noticed the complicated looks from everyone. He realized that continuing this meaningless argument would do him no good.

He took a deep breath, took out his phone, pressed and held the button a few times, and finally deleted the photos.

"I deleted it, Miss Tong. I hope you can keep your promise and not mention this matter again." Mo Fan's tone was filled with reluctance and anger, but also revealed a sense of relief .

Tong Xiaoge nodded. "I believe you will keep your promise, and this matter ends here. But please remember that respecting others is always the way to get along with others."

Mo Fan said nothing more. He turned around and returned to his seat. The atmosphere around him was completely different. Tong Xiaoge felt a complicated sense of relief. She returned to Lin Shuyu's side and took a deep breath.

"Thank you, Brother," she said softly, with gratitude and fatigue in her voice.

Lin Shuyu and Tong Xiaoge left the bar. As the night deepened, the lights cast mottled shadows on the street. The two walked towards the car parked on the street, and the atmosphere was a bit solemn after the argument. Lin Shuyu opened the car door to make way for Tong Xiaoge, then walked around to the driver's seat and started the car.

The air inside the car was much warmer than outside. Lin Shuyu adjusted the air conditioner and then spoke softly, breaking the silence in the car. "Xiao Ge, you are really brave tonight. I never thought you would face Mo Fan directly."

Tong Xiaoge leaned back in his chair and exhaled softly. His voice was a little tired, but a trace of relief could be seen in the depths of his eyes. "Brother, I didn't expect that I would do that. But sometimes, you have to stand up and protect yourself."

Lin Shuyu smiled faintly, turned his eyes to the road ahead, and observed Tong Xiaoge's expression with his peripheral vision. "Your performance tonight is worthy of being the best in our university's law department. It seems that what you learned over the years has not been lost."

Tong Xiaoge smiled slightly when she heard this. This was the first time she showed a relaxed smile tonight.

"Thank you for the compliment, senior brother. Although I changed my career later, the legal knowledge really helped me a lot at the critical moment."

The car slowly drove through the night scene of the city, with street lights flickering on both sides.

Lin Shuyu exchanged a few words with Tong Xiaoge from time to time, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.

“You know,” Lin Shuyu continued, adjusting the steering wheel, “what happened tonight has made me more certain that no matter where we go, the law is our best weapon for self-defense. You used your knowledge to protect yourself, and you also taught Mo Fan a profound lesson.”

Tong Xiaoge nodded slightly, with a hint of thought in her eyes. "Yes, I think sometimes clearly expressing one's position and rights is more powerful than any words. If I hadn't stood up tonight, I might have been bullied by them all the time."

Lin Shuyu listened carefully to Tong Xiaoge's words, and his expression became more serious. "You're right, Xiaoge. In this complex society, we can't always expect others to speak for us. Sometimes, we have to speak for ourselves."

The car gradually drove out of the bustling city, the surrounding lights became sparse, and the environment became quieter. Tong Xiaoge looked at the passing scenery outside the window, and felt an indescribable peace in his heart.

"Brother, thank you for your company tonight." She turned to look at Lin Shuyu, her eyes full of gratitude, "If you weren't by my side, I might not have the courage to face them."

Lin Shuyu and Tong Xiaoge's car drove slowly on the almost empty street. The night was as dark as ink, with only the street lamps on the roadside emitting a faint light. The conversation between the two created a warm atmosphere in the car, as if isolating the indifference of the outside world.

Suddenly, a strong engine sound broke the tranquility of the night. A black Maybach approached from behind at a very fast speed, and the headlights were like two rays across the night sky. Lin Shuyu instinctively gripped the steering wheel and slammed on the brakes. The car slowed down suddenly and almost collided.

"Oh my god, is this guy crazy?" Lin Shuyu exclaimed, his heart beating faster. Just as he was about to speak, Tong Xiaoge turned his head from his seat and tried to identify the vehicle chasing them.

Tong Xiaoge's eyes widened, and she quickly recognized the license plate of the car - it was Fu Chen's car. Her heart was beating rapidly, and she didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Brother, stop the car." Tong Xiaoge's voice was decisive. Although Lin Shuyu was confused, he still parked the car on the side of the road as she requested.

As soon as the car stopped, Tong Xiaoge quickly unbuckled her seat belt, pushed open the door, and rushed towards Fu Chen's Maybach.