After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 55: Hiring an Assassin

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Hiring an Assassin

"Miss Bian, after marrying into the Shen Family, has changed enormously in demeanor, truly a sight to behold!"

This statement, once made, immediately drawn a sharp look from a white-haired man towards Bian Yue, who spoke unequivocally, "It’s not just a sight to behold, now even human life, Miss Bian doesn’t take it into consideration!"

Bian Yue, expressionless, looked towards the two speakers.

"Have you two been waiting a long time to say this?"

She did not show any fear, but rather her tone was icy and sharp, causing the originally aggressive crowd to restrain themselves.

"This issue is a misunderstanding! I have asked Bian Yue, Shi An’an acted deliberately, Bian Yue didn’t do it on purpose."

Li Tingmo took over the conversation, seemingly trying to mediate, but actually pushing Bian Yue further into the storm, "Bian Yue, quickly assure your uncles that you won’t be so reckless next time!"

Bian Yue looked at the worried Li Tingmo, feeling a chill in her heart.

She realized, her getting hold of the accounts book was displeasing to Li Tingmo, who just now was deliberately making things difficult for her.

The silence from Bian Yue led to even more earnest advice from Li Tingmo, "Bian Yue, what are you hesitating about? Apologize quickly, and this matter will be over."

— He wanted her to submit and apologize, to continue being an obedient puppet.

"Miss Bian is now Lady Shen, how could she apologize to us? But the incident with Shi An’an is truly a disgrace to our family name!"

The white-haired man, displeased, said: "It’s all because the head of the family favors you! If it had been anyone else from the Li Family, they would have been severely punished by now!"

Bian Yue gave a cold look around, seeing faces filled with shared hostility.

"I don’t know why Shi An’an would jump off the building in front of me," Bian Yue said calmly, "but I admit, it has damaged the reputation of the Li Family. What do you want me to do, follow Shi An’an in death?"

"Bian Yue, don’t be so temperamental, even if you married into the Shen Family at a young age and Shen Jinci listens to you, you still can’t talk to us, your elders, like that!"

"Yes, after all, you were raised by the Li Family."

Bian Yue nodded, seemingly agreeing, "You’re right."

Seeing Bian Yue giving in, Li Tingmo’s expression eased, "Bian Yue, it’s good that you can see reason...

"If that’s the case, the Li Family might as well issue an announcement to sever ties with me."

Bian Yue calmly interrupted Li Tingmo, tears briefly glossing over her eyes before dispersing, returning to her composed demeanor, "As for the money the Li Family has spent on me over the years, I will repay it all with interest."

A dead silence followed.

Li Tingmo hadn’t expected Bian Yue to suddenly confront him so resolutely.

"You say these words, really show no conscience at all! Really wasted how much the family head has looked after you for so many years, seeing you as a prospective daughter-in-law!"

"Yes, truly a thankless wretch."

"Bian Yue, all was well, why would you suddenly say such hurtful things."

Tang Yuwei, seeing the situation turning dire, forced a smile and grasped Bian Yue’s hand, "We’re family, isn’t there nothing we can’t discuss amiably? If you talk about disowning, that’s truly hurtful."

"Auntie, you and uncle originally wanted to use this as an opportunity to make me hand over the inheritance, to calm the rage, right?" Bian Yue stared steadily at Tang Yuwei: "I was willing to endure it, but you’ve gone too far."

Tang Yuwei, embarrassed, let go of her hand, her expression flitting between nervous and startled, "How could you think that... I and your uncle didn’t mean that, did someone from the Shen family say something to you?"

"Bian Yue, even though you and Shen Jinci are married now, you haven’t known each other for long. It’s easy to know a face, but not the heart, don’t be deceived!" someone chimed in.

"The death of Shi An’an, I have a clear conscience, and if I must confront you today, I still will have no regrets."

Bian Yue spoke with a steady tone, she calmly looked at Tang Yuwei, "That slap last time, I just accepted as the younger generation, but don’t think you can always manipulate me with family affection!"

Tang Yuwei’s face changed several times, and now, facing Bian Yue, she remained silent.

As for Li Tingmo, he indeed had wanted to take advantage of the situation.

But with Bian Yue reacting so strongly, he felt uncertain about whether he could control her temper anymore and immediately dropped the pretense, frowning at the crowd, equally hostile, "Bian Yue is my adopted daughter! If you have any complaints, direct them at me!"

Bian Yue calmly watched Li Tingmo take advantage of the situation.

She nodded, politely thanking him, and after saying thanks, she looked around at the crowd, "Does anyone here feel I should be driven out of the Li Family? If you think so, I’ll immediately issue an announcement to sever relations, and in the future, I won’t disgrace the Li Family."

The crowd exchanged glances, their intended threat to Bian Yue now returned to them.

"Bian Yue, we as your elders, were just concerned and asking. Why resort to talk of estrangement?"

"Yes, the Shen and Li Families already have collaborations, and with you marrying over, you even added honor to the Li Family! We still recognize your worth."

Thus it is said how old money nobility corrupts human nature; their speed in changing sides, Bian Yue admired.

Just as Bian Yue felt she was prevailing, laughter tinged with sarcasm reached the doorway, "I originally thought the Li Family was repulsive enough, but you people are even more nauseating!"

The biting words turned everyone’s head, with one person’s expression turning to anger, ready to erupt.

The man in the blue suit stood up agitatedly and roared, "Who are you? Who let you inside the Li Family Ancestral Hall?"

Bian Yue looked over, astonished, seeing Shen Zhaoli, who should have been resting in the hospital, stride in arrogantly.

"What, your Li Family Ancestral Hall’s floor got dirtied by dung, afraid I bring bad luck by my visit?" Shen Zhaoli teased the man in the blue suit, "So considerate of me? Even my dad doesn’t care this much."

The man in blue was livid.

Li Tingmo stared at Shen Zhaoli for a long time before recognizing him and exclaimed in surprise, "Shen Zhaoli?"

"I saw the news in the hospital and guessed you people would definitely hassle Bian Yue, so I specifically came to see it," Shen Zhaoli said straightforwardly.

Bian Yue inwardly praised his daring; truly a person who could clash with Shen Jinci!

She approached Shen Zhaoli, whispering, "I’ve already handled it, don’t cause trouble, let’s go!"

"I came here because you visited me in the hospital, don’t be ungrateful, Bian Yue!"

Shen Zhaoli smirked, his handsome face showing arrogance; he moved closer to Bian Yue, facing the crowd, he hitched up his suit pants to reveal his plastered leg: "Know how this happened? Shen Jinci did it! Just because I teased Bian Yue a bit, you all better watch out, or he might hire someone to take you out."

The silence was profound.

Regardless, the plastered leg was compelling.

Ten minutes later, the Li Family people escorted Bian Yue and Shen Zhaoli out.

Bian Yue looked at Li Tingmo leading the group, slowly saying, "Next time we meet, let’s talk about transferring the inheritance, shall we?"

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