Chapter 101: Go to Hell 6
At this moment, Xia Chenge was like a little fairy who had accidentally fallen into the mortal realm. Her innocent expression was so pure that it made people want to protect and care for her.
The guests were filled with astonishment, unable to believe that Xia Chenge, whose reputation in Haicheng was foul, possessed such an ethereal and refined beauty that outshone all other women present.
She was like the brightest star in the sky, shining with dazzling brilliance, captivating everyone’s gaze.
Ling Hanmu’s burning gaze was fixed on Xia Chenge. He walked straight to her and said softly, “Xiao Ge, come, let’s go up so everyone can get to know you.”
Xia Chenge was stunned. According to the script, wasn’t Ling Hanmu supposed to deny his engagement to Xu Jingyun, point out that she was the savior, and then break off the engagement on the grounds that the Xia family disregarded the Ling family?
So, what was happening now?
“Let’s go, Xiao Ge.” Ling Hanmu didn’t give Xia Chenge much time to process this. He took her hand and, under everyone’s shocked gazes, led her to the front.
This was the only chance he had to openly make Xia Chenge his fiancée. Even if Xia Chenge got angry, Ling Hanmu still wanted to try.
Xu Jingyun turned her head upon hearing this. Seeing Ling Hanmu happily holding Xia Chenge’s hand, she felt as if struck by lightning. She stared intently at Xia Chenge, her venomous gaze seeming to want to devour Xia Chenge alive.
“Young Master Ling, what do you mean by this?” Xu Jingyi, still immersed in his dream of being a superior person, was enraged by this scene. His face felt as hot and painful as if he had been slapped hard. Forgetting his status for a moment, he loudly questioned Ling Hanmu.
The smile in Ling Hanmu’s eyes instantly faded, replaced by a chilling coldness. “Does this Young Master need to explain my actions to you? What are you?”
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue was shocked.
Those who had already suspected Xia Chenge was Ling Hanmu’s fiancée now understood everything clearly, as if looking into a mirror.
“Jingyun is right here, and you publicly pull another girl onto the stage. Where does that leave Jingyun? And what kind of public scrutiny are you putting Chenge through? Young Master Ling, adults shouldn’t make such jokes.” Xu Jingyi calmed down, trying his best to make his voice sound peaceful.
“This is truly the first joke this Young Master has heard at his coming-of-age ceremony.” Ling Hanmu’s expression was like ice that had not melted for a thousand years. “What business is it of yours if this Young Master introduces his fiancée to everyone? I’m in a good mood today and don’t want to argue with you.”
“What?” Xu Jingyi and Xu Jingyun exclaimed in unison, their eyes widening in disbelief. “Fiancée?”
Ling Hanmu ignored the father and daughter, tightly gripping Xia Chenge’s struggling hand and dragging her forward.
Xia Chenge was astonished. This was the third time Ling Hanmu had grabbed her!
These events, which Xia Chenge believed were impossible, kept happening. Xia Chenge finally looked up to face Ling Hanmu: Who exactly was he?
Ling Hanmu was unaware of Xia Chenge’s inner thoughts. His only thought now was to immediately announce his marriage to Xia Chenge, to avoid any further complications and because he was disgusted by his name being associated with Xu Jingyun.
“My fiancée is the Xia family’s young lady, Xia Chenge. This is the marriage contract my grandfather made with Old Gentleman Xia fourteen years ago. The reason for choosing my coming-of-age ceremony to announce this is to prove to the world that I, Ling Hanmu, am now an adult responsible for others.”
Ling Hanmu’s voice was filled with undeniable firmness as he announced powerfully.
Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, Xu Jingyun’s mind buzzed. She stumbled back several steps, her whole body trembling slightly.
She had planned everything, so why did Ling Hanmu still announce Xia Chenge as his fiancée? This fiancée was clearly hers, Xu Jingyun’s! She was unwilling, she was resentful!
“Dad…” Xu Jingyun called out to Xu Jingyi tearfully, her eyes full of tears. “Dad, why did things turn out this way?”
Xu Jingyi also hadn’t expected things to go this way. He was both angry and annoyed. He already had a sense of inferiority due to his low status, and now this feeling was even stronger, making him feel like everyone in the world was laughing at him!
“Director Ling, why is this happening?” Xu Jingyi desperately suppressed his surging anger and stared at Ling Zhongjing. “You clearly acknowledged it before, so why the sudden change of heart? Are you treating Old Mr. Ling fairly?”
Despite being questioned, Ling Zhongjing remained composed and said calmly, “Since it was my father who arranged the engagement for Xiao Mu, how can I be unfair?”
The guests were already whispering, both shocked and curious about this unexpected turn of events.
They looked at Xu Jingyi with complex expressions, wondering where Xu Jingyi got the nerve to question Ling Zhongjing in the Ling family’s presence.
Madam Ling sneered, “Since the engagement was made with Old Gentleman Xia, it is naturally a matter between the Ling family and the Xia family. I’m afraid the Xu family has no right to interfere, do they?”
“The person engaged to Young Master Ling is my daughter. My father personally acknowledged this. Your Ling family is going too far!” Xia Minglan, whose prize had slipped through her fingers and whose dream was shattered, stepped forward.
“Xia Chenge, I never expected you to be this kind of person. It’s one thing for you to make things difficult for Jingyun, but you even want to interfere with Jingyun’s marriage. I raised you all these years, and this is how you repay me?”
“Madam Ling, you are also a discerning person. Haven’t you heard the rumors about Xia Chenge recently? How can you allow such a person to enter the Ling family?”
Madam Ling smiled slightly. “As long as Xiao Mu likes her, isn’t that what parents want for their children – their happiness?”
Xia Minglan was speechless, unable to come up with a retort for a moment.
“What if it endangers your children’s safety? Does Madam Ling never consider these things? Xia Chenge has had a mental illness since childhood and has injured people multiple times before. How could my father-in-law bury such a ticking time bomb in the home of a close friend?” Xu Jingyi retorted.
“Am I suffering from a mental illness? Is that something you, a businessman, can diagnose?” Xia Chenge, who had been silent since becoming the center of attention, finally spoke. “Or are you more authoritative than doctors? Then do you also have a clear understanding of Grandpa and Grandma’s illnesses?”
Xia Chenge’s silence was one thing, but her words were earth-shattering, striking directly at the heart of the matter.
“Xia Chenge, how many times have you tried to kill me? If I weren’t lucky, I would have been a wisp of soul in Haicheng long ago. I tolerated you again and again, and in the end, you repaid my kindness with enmity and tried to kill me.” Xu Jingyun questioned loudly.
“Old Madam Ling, you must uphold justice for me. I can tolerate anything, but my life’s major events are absolutely not to be tolerated. This is not the first time Xia Chenge has treated me like this. Just now in the restroom, she also hit me and injured me, making me unable to show my face.” Xu Jingyun turned to Old Madam Ling, pointing to her swollen lip corner with tears in her eyes.
Old Madam Ling’s expression changed drastically.
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