Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 550: The Cousin Covets the Cousin-In-Law

Chapter 550: Chapter 550: The Cousin Covets the Cousin-In-Law

Zhong Yi set the teacup aside and spoke slowly, "Miss Xiang and I have no acquaintance. How can there be any cruelty?"

He looked up.

With faint eyebrows and eyes, he appeared supremely noble.

The posture in which he sat had a hint of indolence and coldness, and his tone gradually became icy.

"Rather, Miss Xiang has repeatedly slandered me. What exactly do you all want to do? Miss Xiang, you know full well that I am your cousin’s fiancé, yet you harbor improper thoughts towards me. Your character is thus evident."

Zhong Yi spoke with justified anger, a hint of fury in his voice.

"No, it’s not like this... Uncle, help me check the surveillance! The hotel must have cameras..."

Mingzhu was crying breathlessly, pleading with Lu Bannong.

She and Zhong Yi were clearly already together!

How could a man turn so heartless!

Zhong Yi mockingly glanced at them and said, "Uncle Lu, our Zhong Family gives you time, you can immediately send someone to check the hotel’s surveillance. Or see if any traces of editing or replacing exist in the footage. Any trace proves that I am not upright!"

Lu Bannong heard his decisive tone!

And thus knew that this so-called surveillance, whether real or not, will uncover nothing!

Lu Bannong struggled internally for a moment, but finally chose to preserve the relationship with the Zhong Family.

He scolded sternly, "Mingzhu! You’ve gone too far this time, daring to slander Young Master Zhong! He is your future cousin-in-law. You shouldn’t drag someone down just because of jealousy!"

"Uncle, I didn’t! What I said is the truth..."

Mingzhu gripped Lu Bannong’s hand, "Uncle, everything I said really happened."

Zhong Yi chuckled, "Miss Xiang might need to visit the hospital to check if she has delusions. But speaking of booking a hotel room, I indeed stumbled upon an amusing scene in Haicheng, thought it was interesting and kept it. Miss Xiang’s heart belongs to someone else. Don’t let me carry the blame."

"Wan Jiang."

He called out.

Wan Jiang quickly pulled up a video on his phone’s gallery for them to watch, lasting over half an hour.

At the hotel room door, Mingzhu and Li Songwen were pulling and hugging each other, seemingly unable to wait to enter the room. Half an hour later, Li Songwen finally left.

During that half-hour, everyone present knew what could have happened.

Wan Jiang explained, "This was probably captured during the preliminary selection of the summit when Miss Xiang and Li Songwen were entangled and affectionate, taken by paparazzi. It was intercepted by Young Master Zhong out of consideration for the Lu Family’s dignity. Everything Young Master Zhong did was for Miss Lu! If Miss Xiang wasn’t Miss Lu’s cousin, Young Master Zhong would not have intervened."

"As for why Miss Xiang falsely accused others, we are unclear."

"Besides, Young Master Zhong would not fancy such... an indiscreet woman. Any discerning person knows to choose between Miss Lu and Miss Xiang!"

Wan Jiang spoke logically.

As a sycophant, his performance was also very impressive, showing great acting skills.

"You... you all..."

Mingzhu was at a loss for words, her eyes red with hatred as she looked at them.

"You all ruined me!"

Zhong Yi, somewhat helpless, lightly said, "There, that’s a symptom of delusion, feeling that the whole world is out to get her."

Mingzhu looked at his merciless demeanor, feeling a metallic taste in her throat.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she actually fainted!

Her entire body collapsed.

Wan Jiang quickly stepped aside, wary of being accused.

Yingxue felt averse but still stepped forward and patiently took Mingzhu’s pulse.

He then said, "Overwhelmed with anxiety and distress, she fainted. It’s nothing serious. It seems that today’s shocks were too much for her to accept all at once."

Anyone who thought they were about to achieve greatness but then fell to the depths and was both abandoned by the man they loved and reduced to a mere criminal would find it unbearable.

"You guys take Mingzhu back home first."

Lu Yingxue, supported by a bodyguard, led Xiang Mingzhu away, and with a look full of apologies turned to Old Master Zhong and Zhong Yi, saying, "I am truly sorry, it was our failure to understand the truth that allowed Mingzhu to act recklessly."

No matter what the truth is, the current situation is the truth now!

Xiang Mingzhu had made many accusations but couldn’t produce a single piece of solid evidence!

"She is indeed quite ill, and your family needs to take good care of her," Zhong Yi said indifferently. "Let’s forget about today’s drama. I won’t take it to heart."

"Zhong Yi is indeed magnanimous."

Lu Bannong said with a cheerful laugh, showing none of the aggressive demeanor he had when he first arrived to demand answers.

Zhong Yi looked at him, his face gentle: "Uncle Lu, such incidents must not happen again. A cousin coveting another cousin’s fiancé—if word of this gets out, it would make people laugh. The Lu Family is of noble reputation, and you, being a healer, must not let such scandals tarnish your reputation..."

"Yes, yes. You are absolutely right, and today was an intrusion on our part."

A shrewd look flashed in Lu Bannong’s eyes as he paused then said, "Based on what Zhong Yi mentioned earlier, it seems that the young people feel quite good about each other. Our Yingxue failed to become the champion, but... perhaps it’s time to confirm the engagement between our families...?"

He looked tentatively at Old Master Zhong, hoping he would make a statement and finalize the engagement date.

The Lu Family had lost too much at the test conference, and they could not afford any more disturbances with this marriage!

Old Master Zhong was silent for a while before speaking, "Matters of young people should naturally be decided by them. Zhong Yi, what are your thoughts?"

It seemed like a question, but it was actually pressure.

All eyes in the reception room turned towards Zhong Yi.

There could only be one answer.

There was no room for rejection.

Zhong Yi’s eyes flickered and he said, "Marriage is important, what opinion could I have? The engagement arranged by my great-grandfather is naturally good."

Lu Bannong also breathed a sigh of relief.

At least Zhong Yi showed no intention of breaking the engagement!

Lu Yingxue also felt much better. Having lost the championship, she couldn’t afford to lose Zhong Yi as well.

Father and daughter exchanged a glance.

Lu Bannong smiled kindly: "So, which day would be good for the engagement banquet? I heard the Zhong Family always consults the almanac. We should invite a master to select a good date and time, as the engagement banquet is also important, right?"

He was urging them to set the date of engagement!

Old Master Zhong spoke with a hoarse voice: "Marriage is the most important, so let’s pick a good day soon for the engagement. How about the 8th next month? It’s a good day for marriage and there’s no clash in zodiac signs. For the wedding, we can let a fortune teller choose an auspicious date based on their birthdates."

"Ah! We’ll do as you say!"

The eighth of next month, that’s just over a week away.

The Lu Family also needs to prepare well!

Old Master Zhong said lightly: "At my age, I could pass away at any time. What I most want to see is a house full of descendants. Once the engagement is set, they’re as good as family... Having more children would be the best solace for me."

He truly feared the Zhong Family might end without descendants.

Lu Yingxue’s cheeks flushed at his words, but her gaze was earnest and somewhat hopeful: "That depends on Zhong Yi, I of course will follow your wishes."

Besides family background and intelligence, children are also a key factor for securing a strong foothold in the Zhong Family!

Old Master Zhong was cheered by her acquiescence and said, "You young people go out for a walk, I’ll discuss the engagement banquet details with Doctor Lu."

This was an effort to bring Zhong Yi and Lu Yingxue closer together, allowing them some privacy to foster their relationship.

Zhong Yi stood up lazily, and Lu Yingxue followed behind him, gently asking, "Zhong Yi, may I visit your room?"