Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 549: Pinned Note - Husband

Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Pinned Note - Husband

"Please come in, the three of you."

The butler, with impeccable manners, welcomed Lu Family’s father and daughter along with Xiang Mingzhu inside, followed by two bodyguards from the Lu Family.

The expressions of the Lu Family’s father and daughter were not good, while Xiang Mingzhu, seeing Zhong Yi sitting inside the living room, had her eyes brimming with hot tears, and felt so wronged that she began to cry again.

"Old Master, I apologize for intruding so presumptuously."

In front of the Old Master of Zhong Family, Lu Bannong maintained a respectful demeanor, given that the Old Master’s accolades once shook the Imperial Capital! He was a living legend from the last century, who even at over ninety years of age remains fit and well.

The reason why the Zhong Family has been as solid as a rock for so many years is thanks to him maintaining his seat of power.

Even now, the Zhong Family is under his command; that Zhong Hongfei is just a decorative playboy, and the selection of the heir is also up to the Old Master.

Currently, Zhong Lingxiao seems to be at a slight disadvantage because of his inadequate fertility.

Once the heir’s list is announced at the end of the year, it will be set in stone.

"Old Master, hello, we meet again."

The bruise on Lu Yingxue’s face had already faded significantly, and after being covered with foundation, it was almost invisible. In front of the Zhong Family members, she always presented herself as a well-mannered and proper young lady.

Old Master Zhong nodded slightly: "Please sit down and talk. Butler, serve the tea."

"Thank you, Old Master."

Lu Bannong and Lu Yingxue sat opposite him, while Xiang Mingzhu hesitantly took the seat closest to Zhong Yi.

A slight change came over Lu Yingxue’s face, and annoyance flared in her heart.

Even at such a time, Xiang Mingzhu still hasn’t let go of her foolish hopes!

The butler brought over the tea and placed it in front of them.

Lu Bannong took a couple of sips of his tea, pondering how to begin speaking. They had come to seek an explanation and to complain, but he still needed to carefully consider what exactly to say.

Old Master Zhong did not prod for them to hurry up.

After a long pause, Lu Bannong finally put down his teacup and said in a heavy tone: "Old Master, I did not want to disturb your peace. But I am truly upset and I have something that’s troubling me."

"You must have already known about the affair of the Medical Competition. Mingzhu was taken away suddenly, and Yingxue experienced an allergic reaction unexpectedly, preventing her from competing. That girl from Haicheng took the title with no competition. Our Lu Family is also a distinguished family in the Imperial Capital, and you are well aware of Yingxue’s medical skills."

Old Master Zhong said slowly: "If you have something to say, say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."

Lu Bannong glanced at Zhong Yi and said: "Do you know who caused Yingxue’s allergy? It was Mingzhu! The cousinly relationship between them has always been very good. Mingzhu’s medical skills are mediocre and she never thought of winning the title. Yet during the competition, she resorted to such measures... She said she did this because of a promise from Young Master Zhong."

The Old Master asked: "What promise?"

Lu Bannong took out a familiar-looking Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant, which symbolized the marital arrangements set by the two families.

This pendant comes in a pair, with one belonging to Lu Yingxue, while the other was to be given to Zhong Yi.

The elders have always assumed that these two juniors would be engaged, although the ceremony had not yet taken place.

"This Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant was found on Mingzhu’s vanity. This is Young Master Zhong’s piece."

The pendant features an exquisitely carved, soaring dragon; the overall shape looks like the character for "happiness," hence the name Dragon and Phoenix Happiness Pendant.

"Young Master Zhong promised Mingzhu that if she won the title of the Medical Competition, he would give her the position of his wife. That’s why Mingzhu dared to take such a risk and foolishly committed so many outrageous acts. We want to ask Young Master Zhong, what exactly do you mean by this?"

When Lu Bannong saw this jade pendant, he believed what Xiang Mingzhu had said.

Not to mention, Xiang Mingzhu provided a detailed account.

Old Master Zhong’s eyes darkened, his wrinkled face exuding an inherent authority.

In front of outsiders.

Naturally, he would not show the attitude he had towards Zhong Yi just now but instead pretended to be unaware of Zhong Yi’s actions and asked, "Zhong Yi, is what Lu Family Head saying true? What’s going on between you and Xiang Mingzhu?"

Zhong Yi spread his hands with an innocent expression: "Great-grandfather, I’m being wronged. I’m not familiar with Xiang Mingzhu."

He denied it?

The Lu family father and daughter exchanged glances, filled with disbelief.

Xiang Mingzhu’s reaction was even more intense!

She stood up incredulously and said, "Young Master Zhong, how could you say such a thing? This jade pendant was clearly given to me by you personally, you said once I secured the first place in the medical skills competition, you would marry me! You said you didn’t fancy my cousin, you liked my type!"

Zhong Yi sat on the sofa, playing with a teacup in his hand, his eyes half-lowered.

His fingers were slender, as smooth and delicate as jade.

He said softly, "I lost this jade pendant a long time ago, there’s even a police record. Wan Jiang, show them the record."

"Alright."

Wan Jiang took out his cellphone, found the police report receipt from the album.

He showed it to both the Lu family father and daughter and to Xiang Mingzhu.

The police report was actually filed over a month ago, Zhong Yi had actually reported it that early!

"This is impossible!"

Xiang Mingzhu’s expression was somewhat frenzied, "It’s the jade pendant you gave to me, how could there be a lost item report! It was you who personally told me in Haicheng, you said it was our token of affection."

Compared to her agitation, Zhong Yi was unmoved, extremely calm.

Xiang Mingzhu took out her cell phone to scroll through her contacts, showing the top pinned note labeled as ’husband’.

Her voice was hoarse, "You’ve made many calls to me, we shared our innermost feelings over the phone. We booked a room twice, spending the night until dawn at the hotel! Right at Yunqi Hotel!"

She dialed the pinned number, and it was Wan Jiang’s cell phone that rang.

Wan Jiang said somewhat awkwardly, "Miss Xiang, it’s not appropriate for you to label my number this way, is it? There’s nothing between us. As for Young Master Zhong, it’s even more unlikely he’d contact you. Because of your cousin, I took a few calls from you. You wouldn’t be mistaking kindness for love, would you?"

Xiang Mingzhu cried out, "Zhong Yi! It was you who told me to use Wan Jiang’s phone number to contact, so as not to arouse suspicion. How could I be delusional?"

She had lost everything.

In the end, Zhong Yi also refused to acknowledge their relationship.

Zhong Yi took a sip of his tea, his expression serene, "I never said such a thing. Miss Xiang, have you been so shocked that your memory is in chaos?"

"I want to check the hotel surveillance! I’ve been to Yunqi Hotel, there must be surveillance footage, you were there too! I can check the hotel lobby and corridor cameras. I’m truly not deluded! It was all for you that I did so many foolish things, how could you let me down like this!"

Xiang Mingzhu’s beautiful face twisted with distortion, the exquisite makeup applied in the morning completely ruined.

The foundation was streaked by tears.

The blush on her cheeks was smeared and blotchy.

She looked both farcical and ridiculous!

Yet she was also pitiable and detestable.

Zhong Yi extended his hand very elegantly making a ’please’ gesture.

"Go check the surveillance if you wish, feel free to inquire. I, being innocent, am fearless of investigation, but if nothing comes up, how would you compensate me for the defamation?"

Zhong Yi’s demeanor made the Lu family father and daughter start to doubt Xiang Mingzhu’s words.

Could it be that they have really wronged Zhong Yi?

Is Xiang Mingzhu concocting such a set of lies to escape blame in front of them?

"Zhong Yi!"

Xiang Mingzhu screamed heartrendingly, "Can you truly be so heartless?"

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