Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 548: Zhong Yi, You Are Doing This for That Country Girl

Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Zhong Yi, You Are Doing This for That Country Girl

As Xiang Mingzhu’s voice faded.

Lu Yingxue and Lu Bannong were both shocked!

Lu Yingxue spoke first: "That’s impossible! How could Zhong Yi say such a thing, how could he fall for a fool like you?"

For Lu Yingxue, this was a great humiliation!

Inferior to her in every way, who would choose the foolish Xiang Mingzhu over the outstanding her.

"It’s true! Uncle, I’m not lying." Xiang Mingzhu sobbed, "Young Master Zhong and I became acquainted in Haicheng, we’ve always been in a secret relationship, too afraid to let you find out. We’ve even booked rooms at the Yunqi Hotel several times... Moreover, he gave the Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant that you got engaged with to me! It’s right inside my dressing table!"

She made her story sound very convincing.

Lu Yingxue bit her lip, undecided: "If you are lying, I will make sure you pay dearly! Even if we’re cousins, I will not let you off."

Lu Bannong said coldly: "Whether she is lying or not, a look at her dressing table will tell. Yingxue, call the Xiang Family now and have the servants search her dressing table."

Lu Yingxue snorted coldly and immediately took out her phone to call the Xiang Family, instructing them on the task.

Soon after, a call from the Xiang Family came in.

It said they indeed found the Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant in Xiang Mingzhu’s dressing table.

The evidence was irrefutable!

Lu Yingxue could not help but believe that Zhong Yi indeed had a dubious relationship with Xiang Mingzhu.

Lu Bannong’s face was ashen: "On one hand, you bewitch Mingzhu to win the Golden Needle competition, making her commit a grave sin. On the other, you talk about marrying Yingxue, giving her the Golden Needle and taking over the Qian Family Medicine Factory. Just what is Young Master Zhong selling in his gourd, we might need to ask him in person!"

Even Lu Bannong could not see through Zhong Yi’s intentions!

But he felt that something bad was coming!

There was nothing the Lu Family did to deserve such malice!

Is it a coincidence, or is it deliberate, the only way is to ask by visiting in person!

Hearing him say this, Lu Yingxue also felt it was very strange!

"Shall we go to the Zhong Family now?"

"You go to find a lawyer to handle Mingzhu’s bail procedures. We will take the Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant and head to the Zhong Family for an explanation now! The Zhong Family is the number one noble family in the Imperial Capital, but they cannot bully us!"

Lu Bannong was burning with rage.

If all of this was deliberately done by Zhong Yi, then he would not let him off easily!

Even if he is the Young Master of Zhong Family, there is still Zhong Lingxiao above him!

The Zhong Family isn’t just his to inherit!

"Fine."

Lu Yingxue, full of resentment, gave Xiang Mingzhu one cold look and turned to leave.

Xiang Mingzhu wiped her tears and said, "Thank you, Uncle. But, Young Master Zhong..."

"You’re still thinking about him?"

Lu Bannong scoffed coldly at her, "Now you are burdened with a case on your back, your reputation ruined. The Xiang Family isn’t as glorious as before, what qualification do you have to compete with Yingxue for this marriage? Besides, if Zhong Yi is a smart man, he would not choose you."

"But the promises he made to me are real, he..."

"Heh."

Lu Bannong looked at her mockingly, "You better think about how to deal with the Huo Family’s lawsuit. This is just a temporary bail, not an acquittal. If the evidence is conclusive and you go through the process, you will still be sentenced."

Xiang Mingzhu’s face turned pale, and she felt panicked.

"Uncle, my father loves me the most. He..."

"He’s in emergency care! He was rushed to the hospital again after seeing you being taken away by the police. Sooner or later, Xiang Hai will be driven to his death by you unimpressive children, there’s not much hope left for the Xiang Family."

Lu Bannong felt extremely frustrated, he should not have bound himself so deeply with the Xiang Family in the first place.

Although Xiang Hai is shrewd, his health has been failing from many years of exhausting work!

The three sons and one daughter of the Xiang Family are all no-goods!

Upon hearing that Xiang Hai had been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, Xiang Mingzhu was even more panic-stricken!

If her father doesn’t pull through, who will save her then?

Her uncle and cousin hate her to the bone; how could they possibly lend a helping hand?

Tears filled her eyes, and suddenly, the figure of a handsome and noble man flashed through her mind.

He was the only one!

She must strive for the last glimmer of hope.

The lawyer hired by the Lu Family quickly arrived at the police station, completed the bail process, and led Xiang Mingzhu out.

With cold faces, the Lu Family father and daughter escorted the frightened and anxious Xiang Mingzhu towards the Zhong Family’s home.

...

Zhong Family.

In the parlor.

Old Master Zhong sat on the nanmu carved chair, resting his hands on both sides. His gaze was fixed on Zhong Yi, who was preparing tea in a leisurely manner.

"The needle trial competition has ended, and your fiancée is not the champion. Don’t you have anything to say to me?" Old Master Zhong asked, his fingers pinching a piece of flaky pastry, as he looked at him.

Zhong Yi picked up the top-grade Dahongpao Tea, brewed it once.

Then poured it into a fairness cup and served a portion to him.

He placed the teacup before the old man.

Only then did Zhong Yi slowly start to speak, his tone carrying a hint of regret: "It’s a pity that Lu Yingxue did not become the champion of the needle trial. I thought the Lu Family had it in the bag this time."

Old Master Zhong didn’t drink the tea he offered; his expression grew colder.

"Are you truly regretful, or is it just for show? The Lu Family can’t figure out why you do these things, but I see it very clearly. It’s because of that girl who came from the countryside!"

Old Master Zhong’s expression was serious, "Don’t forget your status, I have warned you repeatedly."

As Zhong Yi held the teacup, he took a light sip and said, "My status is the tool you found to continue the family bloodline, how afraid you must be of the Zhong Family’s lineage coming to an end!"

Bang!

Old Master Zhong swept the teacup onto the floor, anger rising from his heart: "It seems that our Zhong Family’s heir needs to be carefully reconsidered. If not the direct line, we should always be able to select someone capable from the collateral branches."

Zhong Yi bent down and started picking up the fragments from the floor, piece by piece.

He pulled at the corner of his mouth and said, "Haven’t I been very obedient? Why are you still considering changing the heir? An heir that’s too easy to control lacks decisiveness and can’t protect the Zhong Family. Zhong Lingxiao is quite decisive and also strategic, but it’s a pity he can’t have children. Unless you can get him to produce offspring, you can only choose me."

Old Master Zhong’s gaze turned frosty as he glared at him.

"Zhong Yi, angering me does you no good. Your weakness, I hold in my hand. I have long taught you not to expose your weak points to others."

His weakness was Qiao Xi.

Zhong Yi turned his head to meet his gaze.

Eyes locked in a confrontation, the atmosphere was so tense it seemed like a string about to snap.

The servants on the sidelines were silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to make the slightest noise, fearing they would anger the two.

Wan Jiang standing behind Zhong Yi prayed even harder that Young Master Zhong wouldn’t argue with Old Master Zhong. If he lost the position of heir, his future as an assistant would also be gone.

Suddenly.

Footsteps came from outside; the old butler approached Old Master Zhong and whispered, "People from the Lu Family are here, saying they’d like to see you and Young Master Zhong."

Old Master Zhong’s gaze shifted away from Zhong Yi, his expression unchanging.

"Let them in."

"Yes, Old Master Zhong."

The butler obeyed the order and went out to politely invite the people from the Lu Family in.

Zhong Yi’s brows and eyes were indifferent as he gave a look to Wan Jiang behind him.

Wan Jiang’s legs went weak, trembling with dread, knowing his turn to take the blame was coming.

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