Chapter 39: Others Save Her, He Disallows It
“Willing.”
Liancheng turned her head, breaking free from his fingers. She was only afraid that if she looked at him one more time, she would reveal the hatred and disgust in her eyes, which to outsiders would look like she was willingly throwing herself into his arms.
Liang Chaosu retracted all the chill from his body, cupped the back of her head, and pressed her close to his chest, “Mr. Shi, did you hear clearly?”
Liancheng’s ears rang again. The dignity of being a person, being cheapened and crushed by others, and trampling oneself were two completely different experiences.
Especially when a kind person offered a helping hand.
But Liancheng was extremely clear-headed; she could not grasp this helping hand.
In the past, Liang Chaosu only used her for his pleasure, and she couldn’t escape. Now, with a hundred million invested, he planned to use her for a marriage alliance, and he would not let her escape.
If she accepted Shi En’s help now, Liang Chaosu would definitely make a move.
At that time, not to mention implicating Shi En, her plan to escape immediately would be completely ruined.
After Shi En left, Mother Liang stepped forward and pulled Liancheng away from Liang Chaosu.
Liu Qingsong was much more respectful in front of Liang Chaosu, “Brother Su, I really didn’t expect you to show up today. How about we talk in the private room? My dad’s—”
“No need.” Liang Chaosu looked down at him, “Save calling me ‘Brother Su’ until after the engagement.”
Liu Qingsong bowed his head, a delighted look on his face, “You’re right, changing the address after the engagement will be more formal.”
He thought he had answered appropriately and respectfully.
He didn’t expect Liang Chaosu to stare at him, his expression fading, and the temperature in his voice completely gone, “That’s all for today, you can go back.”
Mother Liang did not stop him. She approved of Liang Chaosu suppressing Liu Qingsong’s arrogance.
Liu Qingsong glanced at Liancheng. She was currently hanging her head, shrunk beside Mother Liang. Her hair was a mess from him grabbing it, like a cold, indifferent little cat.
Still a beautiful long-haired Ragdoll.
The colder she was, the more she incited the desire to destroy and ravage her.
His Adam’s apple bobbed, “You’re so busy, yet you took the time to come. How can I go back? Why don’t we settle this matter today and save you time another day.”
Liang Chaosu raised his hand to loosen his cuffs, his gaze casually sweeping over him, calm and indifferent, showing no hint of pleasure or anger.
Liu Qingsong’s mouth could no longer open.
After a few breaths, his impulsiveness vanished, and he retreated.
The corridor fell silent, and Liang Chaosu’s gaze fixed on Liancheng.
The bright lights, mixed with the white light from the private room, spread over her. The contour of her knitted skirt was full and firm.
The skirt was off-white, highlighting her exposed hands and calves, making them even more delicate and porcelain-white.
A girlish, soft body was always particularly seductive, inspiring all hidden, unexpressed desires.
Moreover, she had never dressed like this before, and she had even put on makeup.
Vibrant and alluring.
Never revealed to him before.
“Chaosu?” Mother Liang called for the third time, her eyes following his gaze to Liancheng, “What are you staring at Liancheng for?”
Liang Chaosu walked into the private room expressionlessly.
Mother Liang followed, and Liancheng was the last to step through the doorway.
“Get out.” Liang Chaosu’s aura was terrifying.
Liancheng’s steps faltered.
The man loosened his collar, “Do I need to say it a second time? Get out and find Zhang An in the parking lot.”
Liancheng took a deep breath and retreated.
The door closed, and Mother Liang looked sternly at Liang Chaosu, “What do you mean by this?”
Liang Chaosu glanced around the room with disgust. The chair was right beside him, but he didn’t sit down, “Mother, are you going to sit down and eat this meal?”
Mother Liang’s complexion turned ugly, “A blind date is a matter between two people, it’s not appropriate for me, an elder, to be present.”
“So Mother is also afraid of catching something dirty.” Liang Chaosu stood tall, “Then when Liancheng marries, will she come back to the Liang family in the future?”
“She won’t come back.” Mother Liang said, slinging her bag over her shoulder, “A married daughter is like spilled water.”
“Would Liang Wenfei not come back after she got married?”
Mother Liang choked and became annoyed, “Feifei is your biological sister, and she’s marrying an outstanding heir like Li Chuan. Can it be compared?”
Her anger surged, but she calmed down and sharply questioned him, “Are you defending Liancheng now and questioning me?”
“Shouldn’t I ask?” Liang Chaosu said righteously, “A marriage alliance concerns cooperation; it’s about finding a partner, a teammate. The Liang family’s current development is on me. If you don’t ask my opinion, are you trying to hold me back?”
Mother Liang’s aura faltered. She tried to maintain her composure, “It’s just a blind date. Feifei asked. You support Gu Xingyuan now, and coincidentally, he has a project stuck with Director Liu. We’re helping you.”
“Has Liang Wenfei’s frivolous mind affected you too?” Liang Chaosu’s jaw tightened, his eyes chillingly cold, “Why is the project stuck with him? Do you really think my ability is insufficient to handle it?”
These words almost explicitly stated that they were messing around and playing a bad hand.
Mother Liang was in the wrong, but she was also stung by his sarcasm, gasping heavily, “Liu Qingsong is not suitable, then who do you think is suitable?”
Liang Chaosu’s facial muscles tensed. After a long while, he walked to the door, “Liancheng’s marriage is arranged. You don’t need to worry about it, Mother.”
This statement was wrong.
Mother Liang completely calmed down. She reviewed the scenes after he appeared in her mind, narrowed her eyes, and probed with an inscrutable look, “You’re almost thirty this year. Haven’t you had a woman you were satisfied with by your side for nearly ten years?”
Liang Chaosu paused, then turned back, “Yes.”
Mother Liang’s hand clenched silently, “Who is it? Why have I never heard you mention her?”
Liang Chaosu said calmly, “We haven’t reached the stage of marriage yet, I didn’t want to alarm anyone.”
Mother Liang calculated rapidly in her mind. His personality was to plan before acting; he never revealed anything easily without absolute certainty.
If he truly had a confidante, he would indeed keep it hidden until it reached a sincere stage.
But the scope of this confidante was too broad: a secretary, an executive, an ordinary woman from a humble background. She didn’t care about these, but she was concerned about another.
Mother Liang probed, “Have I met her?”
“Which woman by my side have you not met?” Liang Chaosu smoothed his clothes and checked his watch, “I have matters at the company, Mother, please help yourself.”
He pulled the door open to leave.
Mother Liang couldn’t let him go without knowing for sure.
Chasing him to the stairwell, she bumped into a noblewoman. Before she could get angry, she was enveloped in a hug, “Nianci, I thought you had already left. So you’re still here.”
During this delay, Liang Chaosu’s back had already disappeared downstairs.
………………
Liancheng sat in the back seat of the car. Zhang An avoided being alone with her. Since she got in the car, he had gotten out and vanished.
The silent car cabin amplified the sounds from outside. The steady sound of leather shoes stepping, approaching from afar.
Sound after sound, heavy and dull, pounded on Liancheng’s heart.
When they were alone, it was always like this; he was high above, and she was uneasy.
A man’s aggression would be infinitely magnified in the quiet, oppressing without any gap, sealing off all oxygen, occasionally bestowing a little after she actively begged for mercy.
Liancheng was emotionally and mentally exhausted today, her thoughts slow, and she truly couldn’t open her mouth.
“Were you wrong?”
Liancheng was exhausted even from breathing, hanging her head without speaking.
At this moment, the sky held the last trace of daylight, the final boundary between night and day. The light shining into the car was indigo.
Her small, fair face was infinitely hazy, infinitely dreamy.
The pearl ear studs she wore on her earlobes were lustrous. Her off-white long skirt was both pure and charming. Liang Chaosu had stared at her for a long time.
The atmosphere was dangerous and tense.
But subtle.
In the distance, Zhang An, stepping in the last sliver of daylight, brought complete darkness into the car.
