si-mexico Chapter 313: Zhao Ning'er's Deception
Chapter 313: Zhao Ning'er's Deception
Chapter 313: Zhao Ning'er's Deception
Wu Chang's eyes lit up when he saw Zhao Ning'er, and he leered at her as he approached. Zhao Ning'er had seen Wu Chang yesterday, and she remembered the events vividly; seeing him filled her with fear. Zhao Ning'er hid behind Zhao Lei.
Wu Chang stepped forward and pushed Zhao Lei aside. Looking at Zhao Ning'er, he tried to put his arm around her waist, but Ji Meiqing had somehow appeared in front of him. His smiling face instantly darkened, and he glared at Ji Meiqing, angrily saying, "You bitch, you better get out of my way." Ji Meiqing remained silent, expressionless, blocking Wu Chang from getting close to Zhao Ning'er.
Wu Chang was initially furious, but then suddenly gave a wicked laugh. Ji Meiqing looked at his disgusting smile, completely bewildered. Hearing Wu Chang's reply only fueled her desire to kill him. Wu Chang looked at Ji Meiqing and said, "What, little lady? Judging by your posture, are you perhaps eager to throw yourself into my arms?" As he spoke, he blatantly sized up Ji Meiqing.
Wu Chang picked up his folding fan, intending to lift Ji Meiqing's chin, but someone unexpectedly knocked the fan to the ground with a hidden weapon. Wu Chang roared furiously, "Who ruined my good time?! Come out here!!" Ji Meiqing found Wu Chang's furious outburst hilarious and couldn't help but laugh.
Seeing Ji Meiqing mocking him, Wu Chang raised his hand, ready to slap her. Ji Meiqing watched helplessly as Wu Chang brought the slap down on her. Just as the slap was about to land, Lu Yu grabbed Wu Chang's hand and twisted it behind his back, causing Wu Chang to cry out in pain.
Ji Meiqing rushed to stop him, and Lu Yu finally let go. Lu Yu carefully examined Ji Meiqing. If she had lost even a single hair because of Wu Chang, he would have skinned Wu Chang alive. But Wu Chang was lucky, because Ji Meiqing was unharmed, Lu Yu thought to himself.
"Shen Bin, it seems you're disregarding your gray-haired father in the court." Wu Chang said this after he had lost the argument. He knew Shen Bin was a filial son, and his weakness was his gray-haired father.
"Wu Chang, you've had enough. That's enough. What do you want?" Shen Bin, unable to bear Wu Chang's repeated disruptions, asked bluntly.
"Simple, just give me this young lady." Wu Chang said decisively when he saw Shen Bin's straightforwardness. As he spoke, he kept glancing at Zhao Ning'er.
Ji Meiqing shielded Zhao Ning'er tightly behind her. Zhao Ning'er, standing behind her, was heartbroken; she had been a burden to everyone. Feeling increasingly ashamed, she tried to push Ji Meiqing away. However, Ji Meiqing was incredibly strong, standing motionless like a mountain.
Shen Bin said, feeling conflicted, "This person is not mine, but Miss Ji's." He could see Ji Meiqing's dilemma, so since Zhao Ning'er was her person, the decision should naturally be made by her.
Just as Ji Meiqing was about to speak, Wu Chang interrupted her, saying, "It's just money, I have plenty. Name your price." Ji Meiqing was furious, but dared not retaliate. She slowly said, "Young Master Wu, although Ning'er is my person, I have given her freedom. She can decide everything herself. It would be best if Young Master Wu didn't force her."
Upon hearing this, Wu Chang knew he could speak to Zhao Ning'er and immediately said excitedly, "Young lady, would you like to come with me?" As he spoke, his eyes were also darting around rather lewdly.
Zhao Ning'er felt extremely nervous, as if a hot potato had landed in her hands. Ji Meiqing looked at Zhao Ning'er, gesturing for her to speak according to her own thoughts.
"Young master, I have long had someone I love, and I am already engaged," Zhao Ning'er said calmly, without the slightest hint of emotion. Wu Chang was somewhat incredulous, and even Ji Meiqing, Lu Yu, and Shen Bin were surprised. Ji Meiqing felt a pang of disappointment. Having spent so much time with Zhao Ning'er, she had no idea she was engaged to someone else. It seemed Zhao Ning'er still didn't trust her. Ji Meiqing thought with a touch of disappointment.
"I don't believe you. You're trying to trick me in all sorts of ways. Let me tell you, no way!" Wu Chang said, still unwilling to give up.
Zhao Ning'er never expected him to be so persistent in pressing her for answers. Biting her lip, she slowly said, "He just happens to be here, so I might as well say it." Zhao Ning'er stared at her toes, ignoring the expressions of anyone else on the field. Wu Chang listened intently, afraid of missing anything.
Not only Wu Chang, but Ji Meiqing was the same. Zhao Ning'er raised her head and said, "Actually, I'm engaged to Young Master Shen." She then looked calmly at Shen Bin. Everyone present stared at Shen Bin in disbelief. Shen Bin walked towards Zhao Ning'er expressionlessly, and Wu Chang didn't try to stop him at all. He just watched as Shen Bin approached Zhao Ning'er.
Shen Bin walked to Zhao Ning'er's side, took his hand, and said, "This is my fiancée." Wu Chang looked at Shen Bin in disbelief, then at Zhao Ning'er's shy smile beside him. He stomped his foot angrily, gritted his teeth, and pointed at Zhao Ning'er, saying, "I don't care, I'm taking her today! Men, take her away!"
Just as Wu Chang finished speaking, his men prepared to rush forward and were about to grab Zhao Ning'er when suddenly a man stepped in front of her, saying, "I'd like to see who dares to act recklessly with this old man here!" Hearing such a domineering voice, Wu Chang assumed it was someone extraordinary. Seeing it was Yin Lie, he sneered, "Shen Bin, you're really getting more and more cowardly. Letting an old man take the blows for you! Attack!" Wu Chang's eyes flashed with killing intent, and his men charged forward. Yin Lie stood still and unleashed a burst of internal energy, knocking them all to the ground.
Wu Chang stared in disbelief at the man lying on the ground, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Yin Lie, involuntarily taking a step back. Then he turned and ran out of the restaurant.
Yin Lie threw the people on the ground out the door and turned to look at the people inside the shop. The servant Zhao Ning'er and the others looked at Yin Lie in disbelief, but Yin Lie didn't change much. He walked straight to Ji Meiqing and said, "Miss Ji, they didn't hurt you, did they?" Ji Meiqing shook her head. Yin Lie knew she was alright, so he went back to the counter to look at the account book.
"Sister Ji, I've caused you trouble again. I'll take my brother and leave tomorrow," Zhao Ning'er stammered, standing there with her head down. Seeing that Ji Meiqing and everyone in the restaurant were going to be implicated because of her, she felt an indescribable sense of guilt.
Ji Meiqing became anxious upon hearing Zhao Ning'er's words and said, "This has nothing to do with you. It's all Wu Chang's fault for being too arrogant and domineering." Her voice trailed off as she spoke. Wu Chang had come to find Zhao Ning'er, and her explanation only made things worse; one could tell from the way the others looked at her.