166: Chapter 166 I Have Been Scheming for a Long Time 166: Chapter 166 I Have Been Scheming for a Long Time JK Seven-Star Hotel, top floor VVIP suite.
When Su He arrived, Lu Zhiyang was sitting casually on the sofa in the living room, looking calm and collected in his neat attire.
He wasn’t surprised by her appearance at all.
Su He greeted him before asking, “President Lu, where is Xiaxia?”
Seeing him sitting there so composedly, Jing Xuan was probably fine.
But…
Xiaxia had mentioned on the phone about a “life-or-death important matter,” which had scared her.
She hurried over as quickly as possible, not expecting to run into Lu Zhiyang here.
No wonder Jing Xuan asked her to bring Jiang Yan along.
Lu Zhiyang didn’t look at her, but nonchalantly said two words: “Bathroom.”
“…”
Without hesitation, Su He headed towards the bathroom in the bedroom.
Jiang Yan didn’t follow her in, instead, he sat down on the sofa opposite of Lu Zhiyang.
The man’s prideful face looked somewhat sullen as he coldly said, “What’s this about, creating a scene first thing in the morning?”
Lu Zhiyang moderated his sharp gaze and looked up at him, smilingly saying, “What, did we interrupt your plans for a second child?”
Jiang Yan, unconcerned, openly admitted, “Glad you’re aware.”
In the bathroom.
Su He was also troubled upon seeing Jing Xuan, all dressed up.
Rubbing her forehead, she said, “My dear Miss, what exactly is the life-or-death important matter you mentioned?”
Jing Xuan sat on the toilet lid, looked up at her with a wronged expression, and said, “That vile man brought me back to the hotel last night and wouldn’t let me leave this morning.
That’s what I call a life-or-death important matter.”
Before calling Su He, she had already called the police, but they backed off as soon as they heard Lu Zhiyang’s name.
“You didn’t even drink last night, so how did he bring you here?” Su He queried, “And what about Song Shi and Lu Fei?”
Jing Xuan muttered under her breath, “I did drink.”
“What?”
Su He didn’t catch what she said at first.
“I said I drank last night, after you guys left, I was thirsty so I had a drink, not knowing it was specially prepared to have a strong effect…
I got all confused…
then he brought me here…”
“Did you guys do anything last night?”
“No, he had no reaction, how could we do anything?”
Su He: “…”
She had a feeling that Jing Xuan wasn’t telling her everything.
She wasn’t in a rush, so she leaned on the washbasin, silently watching her, no longer speaking.
Feeling uneasy under Su He’s gaze, Jing Xuan said, “Baobao, could you not look at me like that, please?”
Pouting, she spoke in a mix of grievance and coquettishness.
Su He smiled at her, but remained silent.
Jing Xuan bit her lip, then stretched out her left hand, revealing her long, slender fingers, as pale as unrooted snow.
Su He glanced over, puzzled, until she noticed a ring on Jing Xuan’s ring finger, which was a bit red.
Then, she heard Jing Xuan say, “Last night, in my confusion, I agreed to his marriage proposal, and then…
somehow, in a daze, we ended up going to get our marriage certificate in the middle of the night…”
“What did you say?”
Hearing this, Su He lost her composure, her voice involuntarily rising.
She stood up straight, looked down at Jing Xuan with a face full of disbelief.
Lu Zhiyang actually got someone at the Civil Affairs Bureau to get up in the middle of the night to issue a marriage certificate?
This was really…
Feeling sincere, she asked while looking at the bright red certificate in her hand, “Are you sure this book is real?”
“It’s not a fake one that he tricked you with?”
She still couldn’t believe it…
That Lu Zhiyang had actually resorted to such a despicable tactic to get a marriage certificate from Jing Xuan.
Overnight, everything had changed dramatically.
“I had Song Shi check, it’s real, and that vile man even recorded a video, it’s real.”
Jing Xuan’s voice grew softer and more guilty as she continued, “He never forced me throughout, I agreed on my own and signed willingly, and…”
Seeing her hesitate, Su He asked, “And what?”
Biting her lip, Jing Xuan hesitantly said, “And I was the one who made a fuss to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau.”
“…”
That was the part she couldn’t accept; she had no recollection upon waking up, but the memories from last night flooded back after watching the video, crystal clear.
All because of that drink.
After drinking it, she became a different person.
Half an hour later.
Wan Muqi also arrived.
He sat in the middle position, glancing back and forth between the two.
“What’s going on here?”
He was quite surprised; after all, he’d just gone home to sleep for one night.
How did he wake up to find that these two had already got their marriage certificate?
What had he missed?
“You two want a divorce?” Wan Muqi asked after seeing both parties silent.
Jing Xuan responded promptly, “Yes!”
Then Wan Muqi turned to the silent Lu Zhiyang, “What about you?”
The man glanced at Jing Xuan, his tone indifferent, “Miss Jing, do you think this is somewhere you can come and go as you please?
I’ve said it before, I only have widowhood, not divorce.
You want to divorce?
Then wait until I’m dead, or until you’re dead yourself.”
Jing Xuan: “…”
Furious, she pointed at him and cursed, “Lu, you know full well last night was a mistake, I was drunk and you tricked me into signing.
If you won’t divorce, then I’ll sue you.
I’ll charge you with fraud!”
Lu Zhiyang just smiled, appearing unconcerned.
He spoke in a low voice, “Miss Jing, don’t forget, I have the video as evidence, and there were staff present.
We asked for your consent throughout.
If you had refused even once last night, none of this would have happened.
Getting the marriage certificate was entirely voluntary, and you pulled me along the whole time.
I never led you to sign anything.”
“Then you could have simply refused.”
“Why would I refuse?
The woman I like is taking me to get a marriage certificate, would I be stupid to refuse?”
“You…”
This unexpected declaration of love left the other three people present speechless.
Lu Zhiyang watched as she, normally quick-witted, struggled to respond.
The amusement in his eyes grew, but he masked it well.
Besides, the previous night had indeed turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
He merely went along with the flow of events.
Who would refuse good fortune when it comes knocking?
He was no exception and naturally didn’t refuse.
Jing Xuan couldn’t be bothered with him and looked directly at Wan Muqi, asking, “Mr.
Wan, what if I wanted to sue?”
After hearing her, Wan Muqi cleared his throat, “It’s not impossible, but you’d need to provide evidence.
As far as I know, if you voluntarily obtained the marriage certificate, then you can’t sue.”
“Because it’s pointless.”
“What about the drink last night?
He did it on purpose, he’s been plotting this for a long time.” Jing Xuan suddenly recalled the drink and regained her righteous indignation: “I can still sue for this, right?”
Wan Muqi: “…”
To his knowledge, the drink she had mistakenly consumed last night was intended for Gu to drink, it just happened to be seized first by Jing Xuan.
At this moment, Lu Zhiyang chuckled lightly.
Jing Xuan frowned and glared at him, “What are you laughing about?”
Lu Zhiyang’s gaze softened, and his thin lips slightly curled up as he looked at her, his tone becoming unusually gentle.
Even the way he addressed her had turned tender.
“Xuanxuan, everything has to be based on evidence.
You mistakenly drank Gu’s alcohol yourself, how did it become my premeditated plan?”
“Although I’m more than happy to take the blame for you, I really don’t want to carry this particular burden.”
“…”
Hearing this, Su He sighed silently.
It seemed that Jing Xuan was really going to take the fall.
Jing Xuan was so angry her eyes could shoot fire.
Her mouth opened, but she didn’t know what else to say, and suddenly she was at a loss for words.
Su He raised her hand, Gripping Jing Xuan’s wrist, and made her sit down to take a rest.
She picked up a water glass from the table in front of her and handed it to Jing Xuan, “Here, take a sip of water, cool down a bit.”
Jing Xuan obediently held the cup and started drinking.
While she was drinking, Su He turned to look at Lu Zhiyang across the table, and asked him pointedly: “President Lu, what about Miss Ye?
Also, how do you plan to explain this to your mother?”
“I don’t want Xiaxia to get hurt because of this mix-up.
If you can’t balance the relationship between your mother and Xiaxia, then I suggest you might as well get the marriage annulled to avoid unnecessary trouble.”
Su He had witnessed Mrs.
Lu’s attitude towards Jing Xuan.
She knew how much Mrs.
Lu disliked Jing Xuan, and if Mrs.
Lu found out that they were already married, she would probably make a huge scene.
Su He’s words were sharp and made Lu Zhiyang hesitate for a few seconds.
Before he could reply, she added: “I know I shouldn’t interfere in your affairs.
But this is no longer just between the two of you, it might involve both families, and as one of Xiaxia’s family members, I can’t just stand by.
I don’t want to wait until things blow up to discuss this issue.
I think President Lu, you should understand what I’m saying.”
For Su He, regardless of the connection with Jiang Yan, she wasn’t afraid of offending Lu Zhiyang.
After all, it was about Jing Xuan, who apart from her mother, only had her left.
Even if Jing Xuan had some uncles, those people would rather see her step down from the CEO position of Jing Group, so if something really happened, how could they stand by her and protect her?
Neither the Ye family nor Mrs.
Lu were pushovers.
Moreover, one of them was Lu Zhiyang’s birth mother; he couldn’t afford to offend his own mother because of Jing Xuan.
If he really could do that, then he wouldn’t have let go six years ago.
“You have to choose between Xiaxia and your mother.
If you can’t decide, then just do what you did six years ago, no one will blame you.
Choosing her is also understandable, after all, she is the mother who gave birth to and raised you.”
Su He finished speaking and took Jing Xuan away.
Jing Xuan was somewhat confused but still let Su He lead her away.
Several individuals at the door hesitated; they didn’t know whether they should stop them or not.
Su He gave them a cold glance, “I don’t want to hurt you, so better step aside yourselves.”
“Er, Mrs.
Jiang, I’m sorry, Miss Jing can’t leave with you.” One of the bodyguards said timidly.
They hadn’t received Master Lu’s orders yet and didn’t dare to let people go rashly.
At that moment, a tall figure appeared behind them, bringing with it a formidable presence.
The man’s voice was deep and smooth as he said, “Let them through.”
The bodyguards looked at each other, then bowed their heads respectfully, “Yes, Master.”
They made way.
Su He took Jing Xuan out of the hotel, followed by the man like a bodyguard all the way.
Su He escorted Jing Xuan back to the Jing residence.
“Alright, no need to escort me inside, you go back.
I’m fine,” Jing Xuan said as she got out of the car, “If my mom sees you, she’ll start asking all sorts of questions.”
Su He looked at her and nodded, “Call me if you need anything, don’t feel any burden.”
Jing Xuan smiled, “Aye, do I look burdened?
If I were, I wouldn’t have called you this morning.”
Su He thought about it and agreed.
As long as Jing Xuan was fine, that was what mattered.
After she entered the Jing Family’s gate, Su He got into the passenger seat.
Jiang Yan looked at her and asked, “Where to?”
Su He fastened her seatbelt and replied, “To work.”
The black Rolls-Royce left the villa area of the Jing Family.
Forty minutes later, the car stopped in the hospital parking lot.
Su He unfastened her seatbelt, turned back to look at him, and asked, “Are you going back to the ward?
Or do you have other matters?”
Right after she finished speaking, the man’s slender figure leaned over her.
The cool touch of his lips covered hers.
Today’s kiss was unusually gentle…
He didn’t kiss her for long before he lifted his lips from hers, but his ink-black eyes were intently fixed on her.
Then, she heard a sentence that came out of nowhere: “Don’t worry, you will always be my first choice.”
Su He didn’t understand what he was talking about at first, blinking her beautiful eyes in confusion.
Facing her, Jiang Yan usually had little self-control.
Before she had a chance to speak, he grasped the back of her head and kissed her again.
“…”
After the kiss ended, she gasped lightly for air and finally understood what he meant.
Her voice was slightly moist, “If one day, you really have to make a choice, look at who the other choice is, if they are much more important than me, then choose them.
Don’t consider me, and don’t feel any psychological pressure.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw his brows slightly furrowed, his face darkening.
Su He smiled, lifted her head, and smoothed out his brows, “I didn’t mean to push you away, I was just analyzing rationally.
After all, I can’t make you choose between me, Grandma, Jiang You, and your son, right?”
The man gazed at her unblinkingly, “If it’s between you all, I choose none, I want all of you.”
Su He chuckled, no longer arguing about this unproductive topic with him.
“Alright, I got it.”
After saying that, she added, “However, there is something I still want to say.”
“Sure, say it.
I’m listening.”
“That is, if one day we face danger, I hope you don’t consider me first because I can protect myself, but they can’t.”
Jiang Yan was slightly taken aback and did not answer her question.
“I’m seriously talking to you, did you hear me?”
Su He’s hand covered the shell of his ear and cheek, her fingers caressing his earlobe a bit.
The man asked in a deep voice, “Why bring this up all of a sudden?”
Su He countered, “Isn’t this the topic you started?”
She added, “Besides, this is just to give you a heads-up, a precautionary measure.”
“Really?
You’re not hiding anything from me?”
“Really, nothing.”
Su He pinched his earlobe again, “Mr.
Jiang, your Mrs.
Jiang is not that finicky, nor does she like to stir up trouble.”
“…”
After returning to the office, Su He was called to a meeting.
By the time she left the meeting room, two hours had passed.
And someone had been waiting in her office for nearly two hours.
Su He pushed open the door of her office and had only taken two steps when she saw a tall figure standing in front of the bookshelf behind her office desk.
As soon as the man heard the door open, he turned around to look at her.
“Long time no see, Su.”
Su He frowned, looking at the man in front of her who was even more enchanting-looking than Ye Jiuqing.