Chapter 23: Let’s Settle This
A feeling of being deceived washed over Xu Jingyun’s classmates, who felt indignant:
“So this is your true face.”
“We were the ones who misjudged you!”
“Xu Jingyun, aren’t you tired of pretending like this?”
…
Xu Jingyun watched her classmates’ angry faces and their constantly moving mouths, feeling like she was about to go insane.
She never imagined things would escalate to this point!
Xia Chenge was truly scheming against her step by step!
“No, it’s not like that. Xia Chenge deliberately edited this video. She provoked me first, and she almost choked me to death!” “You’ve all been fooled by Xia Chenge. She’s the scheming bitch manipulating you!”
“You’ve all been deceived. There’s more. She also said she wanted to kill me and my mother! Xia Chenge has gone mad. I’m the victim being bullied by her!”
Xu Jingyun screamed hysterically, desperately trying to explain, but her explanations were pale and powerless.
No one was willing to believe her after seeing the video Xia Chenge released. Just as they hadn’t believed Xia Chenge was wronged at first, karma had come full circle.
“You’re the one who smashed other people’s livelihoods, you’re the one who acted arrogantly in other people’s homes and took over, and you’re the one who said Xia Chenge is crazy! The contradiction in your logic… have you even thought about how to organize your words to frame Xia Chenge?”
“If you didn’t do such a thing, how would this video exist? It’s great to turn the tables, but you’re too clumsy at it! Don’t even dream of the position of Young Madam Ling. This Young Master would rather die alone than marry someone like you!”
Ling Hanmu’s questioning left Xu Jingyun speechless, as she had no evidence to prove herself.
From childhood to adulthood, she was the one who embarrassed others. Who would have thought that one day she would be in a position where she couldn’t refute accusations of being framed? She had also become the first girl in Haicheng to be openly targeted by Ling Hanmu.
It was all because of Xia Chenge, that jinx, who had caused her parents’ deaths and now came to curse them!
Xu Jingyun’s reason was clouded by hatred, and she only wanted to drag Xia Chenge down with her: “Xia Chenge, you bitch, why don’t you just die!”
Bang!
Ling Hanmu slammed the table with a loud bang, successfully silencing Xu Jingyun.
“A cornered dog will leap over the wall?” Ling Hanmu’s gaze was like ice that never melted. “Misfortune comes from the mouth. From now on, anyone who gets within half a step of Xu Jingyun will be an enemy of this Young Master!”
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately declared their stance:
“I will no longer associate with a girl who is two-faced like this.”
“I was blind before, but I’ll fix my eyes from now on.”
“I am ashamed to have known Xu Jingyun. I never expected the pure goddess in my heart to be such a vicious girl.”
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Hearing these words, Xu Jingyun trembled all over with anger.
She glared venomously at Xia Chenge, who was watching from the sidelines. If looks could kill, Xia Chenge would have been reduced to ashes long ago.
Xia Chenge had been waiting for this look from Xu Jingyun for a long time. She curved her lips into a faint smile and mouthed silently: Seeing you suffer makes me happy!
After reading her lips, Xu Jingyun was furious: “Xia Chenge, you vicious bitch, do you dare to say that out loud?”
Before Ling Hanmu could speak, her classmates stopped her: “Xu Jingyun, just stop it. Do you want to implicate the entire class and offend Young Master Ling before you’re satisfied?”
“The terrifying thing about women is their constant jealousy.”
“Xu Jingyun, you’re the one who’s truly crazy, using such despicable means to shift the blame.”
“I used to think you were a good girl, but now I just want to gouge my own eyes out.”
Xia Chenge watched as Xu Jingyun fell into a situation where everyone was against her, feeling extremely pleased.
Xu Jingyun’s self-destructive behavior was even deeper than she had anticipated; she was truly a stupid and vicious brain-dead person.
Xu Jingyun stared intently at Xia Chenge, her gaze full of malice: Xia Chenge, I will never let you go, you little bitch!
Xia Chenge smiled provocatively: I’m waiting!
Xu Jingyun was once again infuriated by Xia Chenge, her anger reaching a boiling point.
“Let’s go, back to class!” Ling Hanmu, as he had arrived, swaggered off, pulling Xia Chenge with him.
The girls present looked at Xia Chenge with envy, to be protected by Ling Hanmu like this!
“Your sister is quite something, playing with everyone, juggling N boyfriends and having them all wrapped around her finger.” As they walked down the teaching building, Ling Hanmu suddenly said, “That Senior High School Boss was one of them.”
Xia Chenge turned her head: “You seem very interested in her?”
“I only investigated her to stand up for you. Do you think I care about investigating someone like that?” Ling Hanmu said with a wronged expression.
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Upon returning to Yan Sheng High School, Xia Chenge immediately saw a servant from the Xia family standing at the school gate, anxiously looking around.
Xia Chenge frowned slightly, her mood also becoming heavy: Could it be that Grandfather and the others are in trouble?
“Stop the car!” Xia Chenge immediately told Ling Hanmu to stop.
She got out of the car and hurried over. The servant saw her and rushed to meet her: “Little Miss, please hurry home!”
“What’s wrong? Did Grandfather and Grandmother have an accident?” Xia Chenge asked in a deep voice.
“Yes, no. Miss, please go home first. I’m afraid Sister Liang and the others won’t be able to hold on. They’ve already called me several times to urge me.”
“What exactly happened?” Xia Chenge’s tone turned cold.
“The Eldest Miss hired people to cause trouble at home.”
“Xia Minglan?”
“Yes.”
Xia Chenge immediately guessed the situation. Xia Minglan was unwilling to move out of the Xia family willingly and planned to cause trouble. She was settling old and new scores.
“Let’s go back.” Xia Chenge turned around immediately.
“The car is this way.” The servant pointed her towards where the car was parked.
Ling Hanmu had been observing Xia Chenge. Seeing this, he loudly asked, “Little Brother, do you need any help?”
Xia Chenge didn’t look back, raising her hand and waving: “No!”
Upon hearing this, Ling Hanmu didn’t intend to follow, but thinking about how boring the afternoon was, he quietly caught up with Xia Chenge.
Since he had nothing else to do, it would be great to watch the show, and also to see what other trump cards his Little Brother had to dare to challenge Xia Minglan right now!
Xia Chenge soon noticed Ling Hanmu following her. She was initially annoyed, but then she thought that with him around, she could leverage the Ling family’s influence to suppress Xia Minglan’s arrogance!
The car soon reached the intersection leading to the Xia family’s residence. From a distance, they could see that the Xia family entrance was surrounded by many people.
“Stop here!” Xia Chenge reached out to open the door.
“But we’re not there yet…” the servant worried, “What if those people recognize you, Miss? It would be very dangerous.”
“It will be even more dangerous if the car gets surrounded,” Xia Chenge said coldly, her gaze sharp as she looked at the driver. The driver felt the pressure and acted faster than he thought.
Xia Chenge jumped out of the car, not forgetting to instruct: “You all leave here first. Don’t come back until those people are gone.”
“But Miss, you’re in danger…” Before the servant could finish speaking, Xia Chenge slammed the car door shut with a bang.
