Chapter 96: Go to Hell 1
Ling Hanmu condescendingly looked down at the reporters, a slight smile on his lips, “Do you think she’s pretty enough?”
After speaking, Ling Hanmu looked meaningfully at Xu Jingyun.
Under Ling Hanmu’s gaze, Xu Jingyun was both nervous and excited, her mind filled with images of them appearing together.
Who would have thought that she, who Ling Hanmu had explicitly forbidden from appearing not long ago, would become the most envied woman in Country A overnight – Ling Hanmu’s fiancée!
Everyone also noticed Ling Hanmu’s action and zoomed in, thinking they had captured an incredible shot, the camera flashes going off incessantly.
“Miss Jingyun is dignified and virtuous; she and Young Master Ling are a match made in heaven.”
“Congratulations to you both in advance. Wishing you a lifelong union.”
“Could you share your love story? How did you two get together?”
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Xu Jingyun’s heart pounded wildly as she listened to these questions.
With things as they were, Ling Hanmu couldn’t possibly deny it.
“My fiancée and I have faced life and death together. Can anyone compare to a love like that?” Ling Hanmu answered ambiguously, once again looking meaningfully at Xu Jingyun.
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned by the news, their eyes widening in disbelief.
“Is that right, Miss Jingyun?” Ling Hanmu asked Xu Jingyun again in a gentle tone.
Xu Jingyun was so excited that she became a little incoherent, “Yes, yes.”
“Then do you know your place?” Ling Hanmu asked again.
Everyone assumed Ling Hanmu was referring to the marriage contract and began editing their information, eager to be the first to break the news of Ling Hanmu admitting to the marriage contract.
“I know,” Xu Jingyun’s voice sounded gentle and shy.
“That’s for the best!” Ling Hanmu said with a half-smile.
Xu Jingyun’s heart suddenly trembled; she inexplicably felt a sense of fear.
Meanwhile, the reporters, seizing this opportunity, had already broadcast the news they believed confirmed Xu Jingyun as Ling Hanmu’s fiancée onto the internet, instantly making it a hot topic of discussion:
I can’t believe it’s actually true. Ah, this kind of exchanging glances and openly showing affection is really showering us with dog food!
Help me up, Young Master Ling, I can still eat more candy.
So sweet, *sniffle sniffle*, they’re really giving us candy. I’m definitely shipping this couple.
Are the comments in the right mind? I feel like Young Master Ling is being sarcastic towards Xu Jingyun. Do you really think Young Master Ling is giving us candy, or is this a prelude to a slap in the face?
+10086 to the comment above. Finally, a normal comment. You’re not alone. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me; I didn’t see any indication that Young Master Ling was about to give us candy at all.
Heh, some people in the comments, aren’t you paid naval forces for a certain person? You’re not just blind; you’re willfully blind. That person didn’t even get an invitation to the birthday banquet, and you still want to spin this?
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Ling Hanmu didn’t let Xia Chenge out of the car. Xia Chenge remained in the car, constantly monitoring the situation outside and the online public opinion.
When she saw these news reports, she immediately posted on Weibo, attaching a photo of the invitation card personally made by Ling Hanmu, as well as a photo of her and Ling Hanmu from earlier.
Queen Xia Chenge: Repetitive invitation cards are aesthetically tiring, but special ones always touch the heart. Wishing someone a happy birthday and to be eighteen every year!
This Weibo post immediately caused an uproar:
Holy crap, what’s going on? Am I seeing things? Has Xia Chenge really gone mad? Faking an invitation card!
Oh my god, my expectations are being lowered again and again. She even photoshopped a picture with Young Master Ling. Can she have a little bit of shame?
I’m truly impressed by this person’s ability to stir up trouble. Even at this point, she dares to chase clout. Please, look in the mirror. Young Master Ling has already acknowledged Jingyun Baby’s identity. Please stop meddling blindly.
Xia Chenge put away her mobile phone, a brilliant smile on her face: Xu Jingyun, it’s your turn to go to hell!
Outside the car, Ling Hanmu was still being surrounded by reporters asking about his marriage contract with Xu Jingyun, but Ling Hanmu’s expression was blank, and he didn’t respond another word.
When he heard the car door open, he immediately turned around, his previous coldness gone, smiling brighter than the sun.
He turned and personally went to greet her, reaching out to help Xia Chenge, his voice as gentle as dripping water, “You’re awake?”
This scene petrified everyone present.
They stared fixedly at the girl who had emerged from the car, impossibly beautiful, holding their breath, afraid of startling the breathtaking girl.
All of Xu Jingyun’s excitement and anticipation vanished the moment she saw Xia Chenge.
Xu Jingyun couldn’t believe that this ethereal and elegant girl before her was Xia Chenge, whom she thought she had already trampled underfoot. Even less could she accept Ling Hanmu’s gentle and considerate attitude towards Xia Chenge.
She almost rushed forward to question Xia Chenge, asking why she still had the nerve to show up.
But Ling Hanmu’s icy gaze stopped her impulse, and she stared fiercely at Xia Chenge, wishing she could tear her to pieces.
“Mhm, I woke up when I heard someone speaking,” Xia Chenge said softly, her voice as melodious as a warbler’s song from a valley.
“Then let’s go inside.” Ling Hanmu had Xia Chenge link her arm through his, like a prince guarding a princess, unassailable. Under everyone’s gaze, they walked past the petrified reporters, not even glancing at Xu Jingyun again.
Xu Jingyun was furious, her fingernails digging into her palms without her noticing.
How could this be? Didn’t Xia Chenge not even get an invitation? Why is she appearing with Ling Hanmu? What methods did she use?
Xu Jingyun could no longer remain calm; her whole body was trembling.
At this moment, she finally understood what Ling Hanmu had meant by his earlier words. It wasn’t an acknowledgment of the marriage contract but a mockery of her, and now it was a severe slap in the face.
“Young Master Ling, who is this lady? Isn’t your fiancée Miss Xu Jingyun? What do you mean by this?”
“Yes, Young Master Ling, didn’t you just admit to having a marriage contract with Miss Xu Jingyun?”
“Young Master Ling, can you explain this matter?”
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The reporters, snapping back to reality, although they couldn’t believe what they were seeing, swarmed forward again for the sake of popularity, surrounding Ling Hanmu and Xia Chenge tightly, bombarding them with questions.
Ling Hanmu was no longer as indifferent as before, smiling very affably, “Do I need to explain myself to you? The marriage contract will proceed as it is. I will not deny it, nor will I make things difficult for my fiancée.”
“My patience is limited. If you want to keep your jobs, know when to stop.”
As soon as he said this, the reporters immediately backed away, not daring to surround Ling Hanmu anymore.
Xia Chenge looked at Xu Jingyun, whose face was ashen, her fists clenched tightly as she stared at her.
Xia Chenge flashed a victorious smile, silently provoking Xu Jingyun, “You will never win, nor will you ever take away what belongs to me!”
