Xia Linfeng looked up at Ling Yuchen, but the moment he met those deep, cold eyes, his heart jolted, and he was too scared to look any further.
Ling Yuchen's stern face was expressionless, his chiseled features complemented by a perfectly tailored black suit, exuding nobility and elegance.
His powerful aura was palpable, pressing down on both of them, making them too intimidated to lift their heads.
Seeing the two cowering like ostriches, Ling Yuchen's eyes were filled with disdain. He said coldly, "Speak."
Xia Linfeng trembled all over and stammered, "I, I am Wantang's father. Last night, you..."
Ling Yuchen chuckled and said, "Oh, you're talking about last night! So, what do you want to say?"
Xia Linfeng's mind was blank, and he couldn't utter a single word he had planned.
It was Han Wenjuan who, with a thick skin, said, "My Wantang is an unmarried young lady. What happened last night has caused her great harm. I believe Mr. Ling is not an unreasonable person."
Xia Linfeng quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes."
Ling Yuchen lazily crossed his legs, his expression relaxed as he waited for them to continue.
To the Xia Linfengs, Ling Yuchen's expression seemed much softer than before.
Han Wenjuan's eyes immediately welled up, tears flowing as if on cue.
"We had a good daughter, and suddenly her purity is gone. As parents, our hearts are truly heavy."
Xia Linfeng joined in with simulated sobs. The two of them cried in unison, putting on a pathetic show.
Ling Yuchen simply watched the two of them perform. Their clumsy acting only made his expression grow colder.
If he hadn't sent people to investigate beforehand, he might have actually been fooled by them.
Ling Yuchen asked blandly, "So, what do you want?"
Han Wenjuan wiped her tears and said, "We don't ask for anything, we just want Wantang to be happy. We hope Mr. Ling will treat Wantang well."
As she spoke, she subtly observed Ling Yuchen's expression.
Seeing that he didn't show any sign of aversion or disgust,
Her heart rejoiced. She thought, Mr. Ling must have taken a liking to Xia Wantang, otherwise he wouldn't have let Xia Wantang stay at the hotel overnight.
With that thought, her demeanor relaxed considerably, and she boldly continued her plea, "Since Mr. Ling wants to be with our Wantang, then we are family."
Xia Linfeng immediately added, "Yes, Mr. Ling. We don't expect Wantang to marry into the Ling family. As long as Mr. Ling is willing, let her stay by your side."
Ling Yuchen's originally lazy eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of danger.
A faint, almost imperceptible smile flickered across his lips.
Those who knew him well understood that the calmer his expression and the more evident his smile, the closer his anger was to boiling over.
However, Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan saw Ling Yuchen smile and thought they had said exactly what was on his mind.
Xia Linfeng immediately wailed, "Since Mr. Ling is willing to be with Wantang, then please help us. The Xia family's company is on the verge of bankruptcy, it's about to collapse, we really have no other options!"
This time, he was truly crying. He was already at his wit's end over this matter.
If he hadn't been driven to desperation, he wouldn't have taken the risk of letting Xia Wantang be a paid companion.
What if that mysterious person returned? Wouldn't he be in deep trouble?
But facing the crisis, if he didn't do this, everyone in the Xia family would be homeless and lose everything.
Ling Yuchen looked at the two of them coldly. Seeing their expectant eyes, he said mercilessly, "You know you committed a crime, right? And the evidence is conclusive."
These words stunned Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan, who clearly hadn't expected Ling Yuchen to say that.
"You drugged and incapacitated an innocent young girl, abducted her to a hotel, and attempted a sexual transaction. You have committed attempted criminal offense and will be held criminally responsible.
I have hotel surveillance footage as evidence, and the components of sleeping pills can also be detected in Xia Wantang's body."
Xia Linfeng was startled, his face turning pale.
He argued, "I, I didn't. She's my daughter, I just... just..."
The law is the law. Even one's own parents cannot commit crimes against their children.
Han Wenjuan, however, was calmer and her mind worked faster. In her panic, she blurted out, "We did commit a crime, but Mr. Ling, you did too. You... you raped a young girl..."
"That's right. If you dare to say anything, we'll both be arrested by the police."
Xia Linfeng decided to burn all his bridges. If this path with Ling Yuchen didn't work, his company would go bankrupt.
Then he would have nothing, and it would be better to die.
Ling Yuchen's narrow eyes were filled with danger, and he said coldly, "Are you threatening me?"
He and Xia Wantang had already reconciled, so it wasn't considered a crime. Moreover, that night, Xia Wantang had not resisted; instead, she had been very compliant.
Cornered, Xia Linfeng stopped caring about anything else. His eyes red, he roared, "So what? I'm telling you, if I go bankrupt, I'll drag someone down with me even in death."
"You think you're worthy of that?"
Ling Yuchen looked at the two of them with the contempt one would show garbage and directly took out his phone to make a call.
"Han Xiao, call the police, and also call Situ Jing to handle this case."
Seeing that his threat was useless and that the police were actually being called, Xia Linfeng finally panicked.
Bankruptcy was one thing, but going to jail was another. If a thorough investigation were to occur, he would surely not escape.
Ling Yuchen's momentary kindness had made them lose their heads.
The person before them was an emperor who dominated the business world. How could they expect him to tolerate their insolence? He could crush them as easily as crushing an ant.
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan regretted it deeply, their intestines twisting with remorse. Terrified, they immediately fell to their knees and begged for mercy.
Ling Yuchen looked at the two of them, as humble as ants, with no trace of sympathy in his eyes.
If they had shown even a sliver of remorse upon entering, or a hint of guilt and concern for Xia Wantang, he wouldn't have been so ruthless.
Han Xiao called the police and had the security guards apprehend Xia Linfeng and his wife.
This trip not only failed to achieve Xia Linfeng's goal, but it also made his situation worse.
This was a case of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice. If he hadn't come to Ling Yuchen to demand benefits, he could have lived a few more days of peace.