Chapter 38: Watching Her Court Disaster
“This, how can this be?” Wei En immediately objected, “I disagree, we absolutely cannot let your reputation be ruined. It’s finally gotten better, and we still need to remove the labels others have placed on you.”
“I’m the one who decides this matter, you don’t need to worry about anything else, just wait and watch the show. I know my limits and won’t put myself in a difficult situation,” Xia Chenge’s attitude was firm.
Wei En couldn’t persuade Xia Chenge, so he could only sigh and give up, acting according to Xia Chenge’s instructions. He prided himself on his judgment of people, but the current Xia Chenge, despite being just a young girl, was like a mystery, impossible to see through.
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Upon learning that the plan had failed, Xia Minglan was so angry she smashed several cups.
She had painstakingly arranged for so many reporters, only for Ling Hanmu to ruin it again?
“What has this Ling Hanmu gotten into, why is he helping that little slut Xia Chenge time and time again?” Xia Minglan gritted her teeth, “Because he intervened, there’s no room for maneuver in Xu Hai’s case, forcing us to spend a large sum of money to get Xu Hai to take the blame.”
“I really don’t want to see that little slut Xia Chenge at all!” Xu Jingyun’s face was full of venom, “Because of this little slut, I’ve lost all face, and Ling Hanmu targeted me like that. Now I don’t even dare to go to school. If I don’t tear her to shreds, I won’t be able to swallow this anger.”
Xia Minglan quickly comforted her, “My dear darling, your father is coming home today, he won’t let you suffer such grievances.”
“You’re so useless, you can’t even deal with a little waste.” Xu Jingyun took out her anger on Xia Minglan, “You only ever rely on my dad for everything, humph!”
Xia Minglan’s complexion was very unpleasant, but she still patiently coaxed Xu Jingyun, “It’s all my fault, don’t worry, Mom will definitely not let Xia Chenge off easily.”
“I don’t want to hear nice words, I just want to see results. As long as Xia Chenge is in Haicheng for one day, I won’t dare to go out for a single day. Do you want me to suffocate at home?”
“Who wants to suffocate my precious daughter?” At that moment, Xu Jingyi walked in from outside the door.
“Dad!” Xu Jingyun finally showed a smile and rushed into Xu Jingyi’s arms. All her grievances surged up, and she immediately burst into tears, “You’re finally back. I’ve been so miserable during this time, Xia Chenge made me afraid to even go out.”
Hearing this, Xu Jingyi looked heartbroken and comforted her for a long time before Xu Jingyun stopped crying.
“When did Xia Chenge become like this? Tell me carefully,” Xu Jingyi sat down and looked at Xia Minglan.
Xia Minglan thought for a moment and recounted the incident at the hospital in detail.
“Why didn’t you think about the consequences before acting? She was originally just a waste in our hands, but now look, she’s started growing thorns and hurting people!” Xu Jingyi reprimanded.
“Dad, I never want to see Xia Chenge again,” Xu Jingyun hugged Xu Jingyi’s arm, her heart full of resentment.
Xu Jingyi patted her, “Don’t worry, no matter how capable she is, she’s just a little girl who can’t even lift a chicken. This time it was your carelessness that gave her an opportunity. With me here, I doubt she can stir up any trouble. However, you two should stop dealing with Xia Chenge’s matters from now on, to avoid making things worse.”
“Also, Yunyun, you shouldn’t go out for a while. Xia Chenge has become ruthless now, you’re no match for her, don’t provoke trouble. After some time, everything will pass.”
“Mhm, I understand, Dad, I’ll be good,” Xu Jingyun nestled against Xu Jingyi and nodded obediently.
Xia Minglan also breathed a sigh of relief, but she thought of the reporters and felt a bit uneasy, “This morning I sent reporters to corner Xia Chenge, and Ling Hanmu interfered again…”
“I’ll handle this matter. Ling Hanmu is still just a child, he can’t cause much trouble. Sometimes it’s better to let him have his way, you won’t lose out. Don’t just focus on immediate benefits!” Xu Jingyi glared at Xia Minglan.
Xia Minglan dared not speak.
“Madam, someone has taken a video of what happened at the Xia family just now and uploaded it!” A servant hurried forward to report the matter.
Xu Jingyun immediately took out her mobile phone and searched online, soon laughing, “Hahaha, that little slut Xia Chenge has her day too! I knew it, why would a waste like her get Young Master Ling’s favor? There are plenty of people who want her dead!”
Xu Jingyi took her phone and looked. The screen was full of headlines about Xia Chenge: Xia Chenge is a product of incest, Xia Chenge is a mentally unstable attempted murderer, Xia Chenge is suspected of drug use, Xia Chenge abuses the elderly…
“This is truly satisfying. It seems Xia Chenge got too close to Young Master Ling, and too many people hate her, so they’re trying their best to ruin her. Now I want to see what hope the old folks in Sheng Xia still have for the Xia family!” Xia Minglan felt very relieved.
After reading these, Xu Jingyi was not as optimistic as his wife and daughter, “How do you know these weren’t released by Xia Chenge herself?”
“Dad, the current Xia Chenge isn’t that foolish. She’s cunning and scheming. She’s working so hard to gain Young Master Ling’s attention, how could she blacken herself? You think too highly of her,” Xu Jingyun said dismissively.
“What is Ling Hanmu’s attitude towards her?” Xu Jingyi asked.
Xu Jingyun resentfully recounted what Ling Hanmu had done for Xia Chenge. Xu Jingyi mused, “Could it be that Ling Hanmu really has taken a liking to that little waste?”
“What’s so strange about that? She has such a seductive face!” Xu Jingyun couldn’t hide her jealousy, “I shouldn’t have listened to you back then, I should have scarred her face.”
“My precious daughter is also very beautiful, incomparable in Dad’s eyes. Don’t compare yourself to someone without parents. At least you have parents who love you, she has everything, right?” Xu Jingyi comforted her.
Xu Jingyun’s expression softened slightly.
“Xia Chenge thinks she can do whatever she wants by clinging to Ling Hanmu, but she doesn’t realize this is just her dying struggle! We’ll just quietly watch Xia Chenge self-destruct, and then she can’t blame us. The Xia family belongs to us,” Xu Jingyi said with a cold smile.
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The next day.
Xia Chenge woke up and went to school. As soon as she stepped out, she saw a flashy supercar parked not far away.
Ling Hanmu was casually leaning against the driver’s side door, looking down at his mobile phone. The morning sun enveloped him, giving him a faint halo, making him appear even more handsome and ethereal.
Perhaps sensing he was being watched, Ling Hanmu suddenly looked up, and his gaze unexpectedly met Xia Chenge’s.
Ling Hanmu immediately put away his phone and walked towards her, greeting her with a smile, “Little Brother, good morning!”
Xia Chenge originally didn’t plan to acknowledge him, but thinking of his persistent nature, she still walked over silently.
“Are you feeling better? Are you still uncomfortable?” Ling Hanmu asked with concern. He paused, then smiled and said, “We haven’t seen each other for almost a day, do you miss me even a tiny bit?”
