Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 620

Chapter 620: Wanton

Mubai coughed awkwardly and hurriedly backtracked. “I mean, I will also take a shower after you’re done.”

“You’d better rest or else I’m afraid you might faint in there,” Xinghe said before turning to enter the bathroom.

Mubai couldn’t refrain from laughing after watching her being uncomfortable. She was really hopeless when it came to this kind of intimate situation, but Mubai found that incredibly cute. He felt blessed that he was given a second chance to see her again, to give their relationship a second try. Thankfully, both of them survived…

He would be forever thankful that it was he who was hurt in the explosion and not her. Thinking about this, Mubai naturally connected the accident to Lin Xuan and the Lin family. Resentment and hatred flickered behind his eyes. He would make the Lin family pay a thousand times in return!

Therefore, the Lin family’s days were numbered.

At same time, when he thought about the sacrifice and effort Xinghe had made in her attempt to save him, his face split into a broad smile. Does this mean that my place in her heart has already taken root? Or else why would she come to City A alone to help me exact revenge? Therefore, she care about me in some way!

Mubai fidgeted in his bed. He sat up straight, and hearing the sound of rushing water from the bathroom, his body started to heat up.

He really wanted to barge in there, however, he knew he couldn’t. If he did without Xinghe’s permission, he would be chopped into pieces. Mubai lay back down on his bed and wiggled uncomfortably, praying that his torment would be over soon enough.

…

After Xinghe finished showering, she realized she had no clean clothes to change into. There was at least a bathrobe in the toilet but wearing only a bathrobe seemed a bit too salacious.

Still, it was better than walking out naked!

Xinghe hesitated before shrugging into the bathrobe. She tightened the knot extra securely. After she dried her hair, she walked out of the bathroom and realized that Mubai had fallen asleep. He was in a deep sleep, probably too tired from his earlier exertion.

Xinghe knew he was still not feeling well, so she didn’t disturb his sleep. She padded across the floor silently and lowered herself on the bed next to him.

The moment she lay down however, the man whom she thought was asleep suddenly rolled over and crushed her underneath his hug. Before she could react, a pair of lips smacked her on her lips!

Xinghe widened her eyes in shock and she stared right into Mubai’s eyes that were completely devoid of drowsiness. If anything, she saw an intense fire burning within them.

He chewed on her lips wantonly like a man who, after wandering for days in the desert, finally found an oasis. This was the first time Mubai yielded so completely to his animal instincts…

It had definitely shocked Xinghe. However, this time, unlike before, she didn’t pull away but close her fists and slowly opened her eyes. Sensing her permission, the fire in Mubai’s eyes burned even brighter; she could feel his scorching gaze on her skin.

The kiss became even more intimate and intense like he was attempting to eat her up. His hands strayed uncontrollably over her robe…

When he touched her bare skin, Xinghe shivered minutely. It was barely discernible but Mubai still detected it. He stopped suddenly, and his kiss became a lot gentler.

However, that didn’t decrease the intimacy of the moment. If anything, the air in the room seemed to have become heavier; a sticky feeling pressed down on them, the sexual tension unfurling across the room…

Xinghe’s brain was like a gooey mess, and she could barely summon the energy to move her body.

 

Chapter 621: Target the Lin family

Just when Xinghe thought he might take things further, he stopped. Then again, even if he didn’t, she would have stopped it because his body might not be able to withstand the pressure.

Mubai rolled off of her and was still breathing heavily when he said, “I’ll let you off this time, but when this thing blows over, we’re getting married.”

He didn’t want to ruin everything before the sacred wedding night. He would give her a night she would never forget. However, the idea of marriage hadn’t crossed Xinghe’s mind. Now that he brought it up, she would think about it. To accept or not though was a discussion for another day.

“We can talk about that later, I’m sleepy.” Xinghe turned away from him and closed her eyes; her cheeks were flushed red. The earlier unbridled passion truly had unsettled her.

Mubai smiled watching her reaction. He hugged her from behind and whispered into her ears, “Okay, next time then.”

Taking in her scent, he finally closed his tired eyes. He was tired, but with Xinghe in his arms, he felt satisfied and safe.

In the future, he promised he would never leave her again, and he wouldn’t make her worry about him.

That night, both of them had the best sleep ever since the explosion. With Mubai safely beside her, Xinghe’s worry finally melted away.

All that remained was revenge against the Lin family!

Xinghe thought about the plan that she had already formulated.

…

The next day, they were again discussing what to do next.

“What is your next plan?” Mubai asked her with a hint of a smile. He loved watching Xinghe work her mind; it showcased her brilliance and independence, like a queen dictating her country.

Ali’s group was also curious what her plans were.

Xinghe smiled lightly. “Of course, to press charges against Tong Yan.”

Ali was surprised. “But didn’t you say to leave her be for now?”

“She is our opening to hit at the Lin family, so how can we leave her be?”

“But yesterday…” Sam was also confused.

Xinghe explained, “That’s because, in the end, we won’t be able to pursue any real charges against her. However, this doesn’t mean that we are leaving her completely out of it. Only by targeting her will the Tong family, Shen family, and the president’s ire against the Lin family be amplified.”

Mubai couldn’t help but smirk. “You plan to make the Lin family the public enemy?”

Xinghe nodded. “The Xi family alone might not be able to do anything against the Lin family, but if combined with the power of Shen family, Tong family, and the president, let’s see if the Lin family can squirm their way out of this one.”

“Xinghe, that’s brilliant!” Ali looked at her with admiration. “I see what you mean now, you’re going after them with a borrowed knife.”

Xinghe nodded with a smile. “Bingo.”

Cairn smiled. “The Lin family mustn’t have realized they had handed you the right ammo when they plotted against your life.”

Sam started to laugh. “Only you can make use of everything so perfectly. If the Lin family knew what you’re planning for them, they would be vomiting blood from regret.”

Mubai had actually thought of this plan as well but he also was happy on Xinghe’s behalf. “It’s wonderful that you could come up with such a great plan.”

Xinghe blinked blankly at him. She felt the plan wasn’t that hard to figure out. Then again, any other woman probably wouldn’t have the ability to make use of her own situation to launch a counter attack right after a murder attempt on her life. Not only that, her plan even roped in all the forceful forces available in City A.

 

Chapter 622: Charging Tong Yan

These few forces were enough to topple the whole country. The bravery to come up with a plan to make use of all of them was commendable enough but for Xinghe, they were nothing but pawns in a bigger game.

After the plan was set, Mubai immediately found Xinghe a team of lawyers to draft and send a bill of complaint to the court. The accused was Tong Yan.

She was the heiress to the Tong family, the most powerful young lady in Hwa Xia and someone dared to charge her‽

The moment the bill was filed, the court contacted the Tong family. The person who answered the phone was Shen Ru, and she was understandably incensed.

“My Little Yan only thought to teach her a small lesson and didn’t even lay a finger on her, yet she dares to press charges‽ Does she know who she’s dealing with?”

Elder Tong and Old Madam Tong were equally shocked. Old Madam Tong might have many grandchildren, but Tong Yan was her one granddaughter. She was furious when she learnt about this.

“The woman sure is insensible, since she is safe then she should have let things rest. She dares to charge Little Yan? Isn’t she afraid of crossing our Tong family?”

The Tong family was not a simple family, they were in-laws with the Shen family and were related to the president and many other powerful families in Hwa Xia. How stupid that woman must be to dare charge Tong Yan? Doesn’t she know this is going to make the most powerful families in the whole Hwa Xia her enemies?

Elder Tong was more cautious. “She has the Xi family behind her back; she’s not some random woman we should underestimate.”

“So what? She’s just the Xi family’s divorced daughter-in-law, they will not look out for her,” Shen Ru spat with derision. “Even if she has the Xi family behind her back, can they fight with the collection of so many powerful families?”

“What does it matter if they can’t? It is the truth that Little Yan is in the wrong and even the president knows about this, do you think we can still cover that up?” Elder Tong sighed. “In any case, this time our weakness has already been exposed and the only solution is to have that woman rescind her charges.”

“I’ll personally go demand her do that now!” Shen Ru stood up and announced smugly. She thought she could personally pressure Xinghe into doing her bidding.

In the end, Xinghe didn’t even want to meet her. The guard told her that Xinghe was still traumatized by the earlier events and was unavailable to see anyone; it was the doctor’s order.

She then demanded to see Xi Mubai.

That was even more impossible. “Young Master Xi just woke up from his coma and has exerted himself from all the running and walking yesterday. His wounds have been exacerbated and unless Madam is willing to be responsible for his health, we cannot allow Madam to see him.”

This was the first time Shen Ru was shown the door. In City A, no, the whole country, who dared to treat her like this?

Even after she married into the Tong family, they were always respectful around her. She was the Shen family’s daughter, the Madam President’s only younger sister.

Others couldn’t wait to suck up to her, but Xinghe and Mubai had both refused to see her.

Shen Ru’s hatred towards them only increased. However, she was still clear-minded enough to know she couldn’t barge in as she wished.

Therefore, she changed tact. Since Mubai refused to meet her, then she would go search for Madam President’s help.

If Madam President wanted to see them, they had no choice but to oblige.

…

Shen Ru rushed to the president’s house. After Madam President listened to her complaint, she said lightly, “It’s only fair that they charged her, she has truly stepped out of line this time.”

 

Chapter 623: Elder Xi Is Coming to City A

Shen Ru immediately felt wronged. “But Sis, Little Yan didn’t really do anything. She only gave that woman a lesson because the woman has an annoying presence, how can you blame that on Little Yan? Is it really necessary for them to clutch onto this small offense so hard? It’s obvious that they are belittling our Tong family and Shen family.”

Madam President frowned. “Even at a time like this, you still refuse to see the child’s mistake. It is because of your overprotectiveness that Little Yan ended up in this state. If she didn’t give up Xinghe’s location, do you know what would have happened?”

Xinghe would have starved to death locked in the basement and this was premeditated murder since the basement was sealed to prevent others from finding her body. This couldn’t be overlooked simply because, thankfully, Xinghe was saved in the end.

Shen Ru knew her sister had always had a soft heart, so she started weeping. “Sis, I know that Little Yan has crossed the line this time and she really has learnt her lesson. She didn’t get a moment of sleep last night and walked about without a hint of a smile this whole morning. She really knows her mistake, and that’s why I feel like she should forgive her. Furthermore, she is still young, we shouldn’t ruin her whole life simply because of a small mistake…”

As she expected, Madam President softened her attitude. “If she really repents on her mistake then that’s great. However, I cannot do anything if the Xi family want to press charges. It is really not my place to ask them to rescind… Fine, I’ll help you contact them, but I will stay out of the negotiations. Whether they’re willing to forgive Little Yan, it all depends on Little Yan’s attitude.”

Shen Ru smiled immediately. “Thank you, Sis. Let’s go find them now. If you’re not on our side, I worry about what will happen to Little Yan.”

Madam President looked at her sister and felt a headache coming. Even though they say the sin of the prince and a commoner is equal, when the prince’s sin is found out, it will still put the emperor in a tough spot.

Therefore, Madam President could only form the bridge, but how things go in the future, she was not going to get herself involved.

Madam President called Mubai. Her tone was soft and words not confrontational but artful. “I hear Xinghe is still recovering and the Tong family is really feeling sorry about that. This time it was indeed Tong Yan’s mistake, so no matter what she should apologize personally to Xinghe. The Tong family would like to pay her a visit as well, so I wonder, when will the both of you be free?”

Of course, Mubai gave her face. “Since the Tong family has the intention to apologize, then we shall welcome it. However, both of us are still recovering, so if it’s possible, can they come tomorrow since my grandfather will be in town then as well.”

“Elder Xi will be there as well? Perfect. I will tell them to visit tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

Madam President continued the conversation for a while longer before hanging up.

“Sis, how did it go?” Shen Ru beside her asked anxiously.

Madam President explained slowly, “Tomorrow, Elder Xi will be coming to City A and you can all see them then. However, the key to the meeting is to placate Elder Xi, if you have his word that he will not pursue this any further then the Xi family will follow his order.”

Shen Ru nodded understandingly, and a smug smile blossomed on her face. “Then I know what to do. I believe the Xi family will finally choose to put this to rest.”

This was because she decided to involve her own father and grandfather. Facing both Elder Tong and Elder Shen, how could the Xi family not bend to their wishes?

 

Chapter 624: Better Force Her to Come Clean

Elder Xi might have held a high position in the past, but he chose to distance himself from City A and his influence naturally had dropped. That was how the world turned; no matter how high your glory, the moment you distance yourself from the center of it all, you would be forgotten at the fringes.

The Tong family and Shen family, on the other hand, had stayed in City A. Their grandchildren had grown up and taken root in City A, so their influence had only gotten bigger from before.

In other words, the Xi family was no longer a worthy rival. In fact, the Xi family had declined in their eyes. Therefore, with both the Shen family and Tong family there, the Xi family would have to yield.

Unless the Xi family didn’t care about having no political future or wished to continue their decline, they would know what to do.

Madam President saw through Shen Ru’s thoughts easily.

Noticing Shen Ru’s smug smile, she reminded her, “Don’t take this too lightly. No matter what, you should sincerely go and apologize tomorrow because it will depend on your sincerity whether they choose to put this behind them or not.”

Her advice fell on deaf ears, Shen Ru nodded non-committedly. “Sis, don’t worry, I know what to do.”

Regardless, she had a hundred percent confidence she could bend the Xi family to her will. She started to get cocky.

Madam President still kindly tried to prompt her. “By the way, have you found out who was the person who influenced Little Yan to come after Xinghe?”

Shen Ru frowned in confusion. “There is no such individual. Little Yan swore on her life that it was out of her own volition that she decided to teach that woman a lesson because she couldn’t stand that woman’s face.”

“Murdering someone is teaching them a lesson‽” Madam President finally lost her patience. “You’d better force her to come clean soon or this will definitely happen again.”

“Alright, I understand.” Shen Ru nodded obediently. Madam President hoped she had managed to tease out the conscience within her sister.

…

After Shen Ru left, Madam President went to the bed chamber to check on her husband. His physical condition had been deteriorating.

Even though Lu Qi had tried his best to maintain his condition, but he couldn’t stop the illness from exacerbating.

However, the president maintained his optimistic attitude, death no longer pressured him as much as before.

When Madam President walked in, he was still working. Leaning against the bedrest, he was reading through some documents.

Madam President complained slightly when she saw this. “Why are you still up working? You should be resting.”

The president replied with a booming laugh. “I wish I could, but I can’t rest easily when I know there’s work needed to be done. Making me rest is only going to make me feel incredibly uncomfortable.”

“That’s not an excuse,” Madam President said before turning to the secretary. “Take the documents away. Next time, you must follow the doctor’s orders and not let the president work more than six hours per day.”

The secretary standing beside the bed nodded. “Yes, Madam.”

Then he moved to take away the document. The president wanted to stop him, but when he saw the serious expression on his wife’s face, he stopped himself.

“How’s everything with Tong Yan?” Since he couldn’t busy himself with his work, then the president decided to change the subject. Madam President sat down beside him and told him everything in a helpless tone.

“Hopefully, the Xi family will not pursue this to the end, but if they do, no one will be able to cover for Little Yan.” Madam President sighed.

President nodded slightly. “She deserves the punishment since she did commit something illegal.”

“I know, but…” Madam President didn’t finish her sentence but sighed instead. However, the president understood her implicitly.

The president finished her thought.

“But, the Shen family and Tong family will not allow that to happen, right?”

Chapter 625: Go Big or Go Home

 

Madam President lowered her head in shame. The Shen family was used to shielding their own shortcomings. Her father was the worst for this, he would go to unreasonable lengths to protect his own. Tong Yan was his only granddaughter, he would sacrifice his life to cover up for her.

This was why Tong Yan could commit such an atrocious crime fearlessly.

Madam President worried that the Shen family and Tong family would quarrel with the Xi family over Tong Yan’s crime and this would blow up to a ridiculous proportion. Her husband would be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

He might be the president, but he was also the arbitrator of many forces or else the country would be in complete chaos. However, he was still fighting his illness; she didn’t want this to ruin his health.

The president understood her worry. He consoled her, “Don’t worry, this will be settled quietly, and even it doesn’t, it still won’t kill me.”

“Don’t say things like that,” Madam President berated him with a frown. “You will be fine. After Lu Qi finishes the mechanical heart, your illness will be healed.”

The president laughed. “I will wait for that day to come. I believe I’ll be fine, so you shouldn’t worry so much. I’m still around, they won’t dare to do anything.”

“What if the Xi family refuses to back down?”

“Xi Mubai’s criminal proof is still with us, so we’ll just let them figure this out on their own for now. We’ll intervene if necessary. In actuality, all of them are at fault, but the hegemony of power is now at a sensitive balance, the moment the scale tips, unimaginable tragedy might happen. Hopefully, they can settle this among themselves or else we’ll just wrangle all of them into jail,” the president said with a cold huff.

Madam President felt better after hearing her husband say that; she knew her husband would handle this well. For the sake of the country, he had suffered through and sacrificed a lot.

Sometimes, bending the law was necessary for the overall profit of the country and its people.

…

Elder Xi arrived at City A that night. Xinghe and Mubai personally went to the airport to fetch him.

His return to City A caused a mixture of emotions to rise up within him. “I’ve returned to this place again. I thought I would never see the back of this city in my life again.”

Mubai smirked. “Grandfather, you’ve returned this time to perform a great deed; this is a glorious return for you.”

Elder Xi laughed. “That’s not for sure yet. No one can tell how this will end.”

“There can only be one ending, ” Mubai responded confidently. “We will win, because we must win!”

“You’re right! We must win!” A fire instantly flickered behind Elder Xi’s eyes. That was the Xi family’s spirit, to never give up.

“Come on, let’s get in the car. You can tell me the details then.”

“Okay.”

Xinghe and Mubai accompanied him into the car and they drove towards their Hills Residence. In the car, Mubai relayed everything in detail to his grandfather.

Elder Xi nodded, satisfied. He turned to Xinghe and praised approvingly, “Your plan is brilliant. This is the way we should do it, to make use of other people’s forces to attack the Lin family. It is indeed not wise to fight them head on.”

“Therefore, Grandfather, we’ll need your cooperation tomorrow,” Mubai said with a slight smile.

Elder Xi replied confidently, “Leave it to me. I’ve known those two old farts from the Tong family and Shen family for years. I can already see what kind of ploy they’re going to use. I will never allow them to bully our Xi family. We will pursue this offense to the bitter end!”

Chapter 626: Apologize to Xinghe

 

Elder Xi was crucial if they wanted to maneuver the Tong family and Shen family to go against the Lin family. He might have retired, but he was still the spiritual center of the Xi family and the person with the greatest power in the family. Therefore, he needed to be there in the face-off against the Shen family and Tong family.

Xinghe had seen through Shen Ru’s scheme from miles away. She thought that, with the Shen family and Tong family’s elders there, the Xi family would concede.

Yes, the Xi family would eventually concede but with hefty conditions. Elder Xi was not as easily manipulated as they assumed. They had no clue everything they planned was all within Xinghe’s predictions.

The Lin family, who thought they were safe behind so many walls, had no idea there was a big red target on their back!

…

That night, all the big wigs in City A gathered to discuss Tong Yan’s transgression; she was the element that linked all these powerful forces together. This once more showcased her identity as Hwa Xia’s number one female heiress.

She had landed herself in trouble and almost all the powerful families in City A mobilized to save her. This was a privilege that could be enjoyed by her alone.

However, just as everyone was figuring out a way to save her *ss, she was having her beauty sleep. There was no worry in her. After all, it was not her responsibility to worry about her life. Her only responsibility was to enjoy life and demand everyone’s affection.

The next day, Tong Yan reluctantly followed the Shen family and Tong family to meet with the Xi family.

If she didn’t go, the Xi family wouldn’t rescind the charge and her reputation would be damaged. However, the damage would be so small that it was barely discernible. Regardless, even if Tong Yan didn’t think it was such a big deal, her family wouldn’t allow any speck of a criminal history to sully her name.

Tong Yan might be a brat in front of others, but with her elders, she would occasionally show restraint and respect, that was why they treasured her so much. She finally relented and went.

At the same time, she swore if Xia Xinghe fell into her hands again, she would torture her ruthlessly and endlessly!

Tong Yan assumed that, as long as she apologized, the Xi family and Xinghe would have no choice but to be glad and accept her apology. Not only that, they would be honored to have received her apology. However, she would soon find out how naïve she was!

…

In the large living room, Elder Xi, Elder Tong, Elder Shen, Xinghe, Tong Yan, and Shen Ru congregated.

After the perfunctory greeting, Elder Shen immediately had Tong Yan apologize to Xinghe.

“Little Yan, come and apologize to Miss Xia. This time you’ve made a mistake, so don’t pull such a prank in the future,” Elder Shen said with obvious intention to shield Tong Yan. He downplayed a murder attempt to become a prank, such shamelessness.

Elder Xi laughed half-heartedly.

Tong Yan went forth obediently and offered Xinghe a smiling face. “Miss Xia, this is my fault this time and I swear it was only meant as a prank, who knew it would become so serious? Don’t be angry and forgive me for this once, okay? I swear I will not do this again, forgive me, yeah?”

This was the first time Tong Yan had apologized to someone with such ‘sincerity’.

Shen Ru smiled in relief and added, “That’s right, Miss Xia, my Little Yan knows her mistake. Looks at how repentant she is, just forgive her this once, okay?”

Elder Tong and Elder Shen chimed in to help Tong Yan. They were all blessed with the gift of the gab. Someone blunt in the mind would be swayed by their words and accept the ‘apology’ just like that.

Chapter 627: Two Can Play That Game

 

Alas, their opponent was Xinghe; her brain was akin to a supercomputer. She looked at Tong Yan lightly and spoke no words. She just stared at her.

Tong Yan was confused. “Miss Xia, what are you looking at? Do you not plan to forgive me?”

The smiles on other people’s faces disappeared and they all looked at Xinghe. The atmosphere in the room had shifted; Xinghe had ruined the good rapport purposely constructed by these people without even saying a word.

Only Elder Xi smiled inwardly. Bunch of idiots, dare to play such tricks on my grand daughter-in-law? You people are not qualified yet!

Xinghe didn’t answer Tong Yan’s question but asked lightly, “Miss Tong, are you really going to apologize to me?”

Tong Yan nodded. “Of course.”

Xinghe smiled lightly. “There must be sincerity in making apology. If this is your idea of an apology then you can save your energy.”

“What did you say‽” Tong Yan’s usual attitude was flaring up but she suppressed it greatly and replied with a half-smile, “Miss Xia, I’ve been nothing but sincere, so how can you say something like that?”

Even Elder Tong frowned. “Miss Xia, both Elder Shen and I are personally here to give you face and our Little Yan has bowed so low to ask you for forgiveness. How can you say we do not have sincerity?”

“Elder Xi, you be the judge and tell us, is our sincerity lacking?” Elder Shen though chose to come after Elder Xi. “Both of us elders are here and have given so many gifts hoping to put this behind us. Can you really say we don’t show enough sincerity?”

“That’s right, our sincerity is plain for everyone to see!” Elder Tong added defiantly. They were obviously shielding Tong Yan and bullying the Xi family as well as Xinghe!

However, two could play that game!

Elder Xi chuckled under his breath but replied expressionlessly, “Want me to judge? Fine, my judgement is since Xinghe said all of you show no sincerity, then she must be right!”

“What?” Elder Shen was caught by surprise.

Elder Tong didn’t expect Elder Xi to be so shameless. “Elder Xi, what do you mean by that? You’re obviously protecting this Xia Xinghe and purposely opposing us!”

“Aren’t all of you doing the same thing with Tong Yan‽” Elder Xi counter-attacked relentlessly. “If you want to bully my Xi family, then of course I shall strike back. You really think my Xi family is so easily bullied? At most, we’ll fight this to the very end and see who will come out on top!”

“You…” Elder Tong was angered beyond words. Even Tong Yan and Shen Ru gritted their teeth in anger.

None of them expected Elder Xi to be so insolent and ungrateful to not give them any face.

Who did he think he was, that he dared to talk to them that way‽

Elder Shen, who was more cautious in his thinking, didn’t get mad but asked slowly, “Elder Xi, you said we bully your family, but I have issues with that. Tell me, how have we bullied you? We really came to apologize with sincerity this time.”

“Fine, then I will tell you!” Elder Xi announced with authority, his gaze sharp as tack. “Our Xinghe, out of the kindness in her heart, came to help the president with his illness. She was instrumental in the mechanical heart breakthrough, but what did she get? That girl from your Tong Family made an attempt on her life simply because she doesn’t like Xinghe, so tell me, if that is not bullying my Xi family, then what is? Or you people think we from the Xi family are so useless that you can just humiliate and kill us Xis simply because you feel like it‽”

Chapter 628: Not Easily Fooled

 

Elder Xi’s last sentence unsettled Elder Shen and Elder Tong.

Elder Shen exclaimed hurriedly, “Elder Xi, you can’t simply accuse something as serious as that. When did we humiliate or attempt to kill your people?”

“Elder Xi, this kind of accusation cannot be said easily! You have to take responsible for it!” Elder Tong also retorted.

Tong Yan also wanted to chime in but was pulled back by Shen Ru. She signaled for her to keep her mouth shut. This was not the time or place for her to speak. Her words would only make the situation worse and anger the Xi family even more.

They should leave this to the two elders and they need wait patiently and quietly for the result.

Tong Yan understood her mother’s signal but her internal strife couldn’t be suppressed. However, she was clever enough to know when to shut up.

Xinghe took in their interaction with her pair of clear eyes and a cold light flickered behind her eyes. Do you think not talking will solve your problem? Impossible!

Elder Xi continued his verbal assault. “Take responsibility for my words? Do you two think I’m just blabbing nonsense‽”

He pointed angrily at Tong Yan and demanded, “She kidnapped my grand daughter-in-law and sealed her inside a basement to leave her to die. If that is not attempt at Xinghe’s life, then what is? If not for my grandson, who went to great lengths to force her to give up Xinghe’s location, that vicious girl would have starved Xinghe to death! The basement was sealed up completely and who knows how long my grand daughter-in-law would have been able to survive in there? This is a malicious attempt at her life and you two dare to tell me this is just a prank? You must be kidding! If so, then I will order my man to kidnap this girl, seal her up in an isolated location and then come and tell you, it’s just a prank! Don’t think only your Tong family and Shen family are capable of that! My Xi family are capable of pulling off a prank like that as well! If you don’t believe me, then you can just wait and see!”

Right then, Elder Tong’s and Elder Shen’s faces were drawn. They thought they could just sweep this under the rug with some sweet words, but the Xi family was not easily fooled.

Elder Xi had laid the whole event openly on the table so their plan to just go through the motions had failed grandly.

Since the Xi family had decided to see Tong Yan’s actions as a murder attempt with the malicious intent to kill, then they wouldn’t let this go to rest so easily. They couldn’t continue parading Tong Yan’s action as some kind of childish prank. There needed to be some show of real sincerity.

After figuring out all of this, Elder Shen sighed and announced, “Fine, then how do you propose we settle this thing? You name the condition, and if it’s within our means, then we will do it.”

Elder Tong heard Elder Shen and understood, the Xi family would not back down so easily. They would have to sacrifice some things to put this behind them.

“Elder Xi, we of the Tong family will offer the same condition. Name your price to put this behind us.”

Shen Ru acted the part of a concerned mother and begged, “Elder Xi, I know this time my Tong Yan has done something horrendous, but she is my only daughter. She is not only the Tong family’s only female heir but only the only heir our Shen family has. We really cannot let this ruin her, so name your condition and we’ll fulfil it as long as you’re willing to let her be.”

Tong Yan took up the acting mantle and pouted with apparent sadness. “Grandfather Xi, I really know my mistake now. Please just forgive me this time.”

Elder Shen changed tact to make use of the sentimentalities.

“Elder Xi, we’ve been family friends for so many years; this time, I’ll admit we’ve crossed the line and have harmed your family. But for the sake of our friendship that has lasted for so many years, can you please forgive the girl? Our Shen family and Tong family will remember this kindness forever.”

Chapter 629: Xinghe Is So Important

 

Shen family and Tong family had humbled themselves to such servile manner, so any normal person would have gauged the situation and called it a day by then. However, Elder Xi was not your typical man.

He remained unmoved and said, “Why did you two tell me all this? On this issue, my grand daughter-in-law’s words are everything, how we’ll resolve this issue depends on her. If she refuses to accept your apology, then our Xi family will support her decision to the end.”

Elder Tong’s and Elder Tong’s faces dropped. Since when did this old fart becomes so shamelessly protective of his own? He wasn’t like this when he was young. He used to value the Xi family’s profit above all else. He wouldn’t have done this for anyone, much less someone who technically wasn’t part of the Xi family anymore! Furthermore, Xinghe was saved in the end, wasn’t she? So why is he doing this?

“Elder Xi, you’re the spokesperson for the Xi family so how come you’re not the one who will make the final decision in this issue?” Shen Ru asked with a face piled up with smile.

Elder Xi harrumphed coldly and said, “Because Xinghe hasn’t agreed to enter my Xi family’s doors yet, of course I cannot decide on her behalf. Our Xi family has to endear ourselves to her, because what if she suddenly decides not to marry into the Xi family in the future?”

This stunned the two elders. Since when did the Xi family have to endear themselves to a mere woman?

They were not idiots, now they could see the weight Xinghe carried within the Xi family. They thought the Xi family would ignore her after she was divorced from Mubai, but now they realized the Xi family still hoped for her to remarry into the Xi family. So much so that they were willing to surrender the decision making in this case to her.

Just what kind of capability did this Xia Xinghe have to be valued so much by the Xi family?

The lot of them had been looking down on Xinghe, but now, the way they looked at her finally changed. The person they thought was the least important was actually the most important. Their plan was wrong from the very beginning.

Tong Yan was also surprised by Xia Xinghe’s importance, if she had known earlier… She wouldn’t have acted so rashly. However, Tong Yan didn’t regret what she did, she just regretted not planning more carefully.

“Miss Xia, Elder Xi is right; you’re the victim, so it’ll be in your hands if we ever want to put this behind us. Tell us, what kind of reparation do you want to forgive Little Yan? Don’t worry, we will try our best to fulfil your request, no matter what it is,” Elder Shen said in a kind but authoritative tone.

His impressive presence would normally demand respect from others and almost everyone would bow to his authority. However, Xinghe was unfazed.

“So, this time, are you willing to provide a sincere apology?” Xinghe asked lightly, her tone completely devoid of emotion.

Elder Shen’s eyes lit up. This woman truly is something else.

He replied with a smile, “Definitely, the apology this time is definitely with utmost sincerity.”

Xinghe turned to Tong Yan and asked, “Is that the same with Miss Tong?”

Suppressing her anger, she nodded. “That’s right! I’m definitely sincere this time!”

Needless to say, she wasn’t and Xinghe naturally could see Tong Yan’s internal unwillingness. However, she didn’t care about Tong Yan’s apology, what she wanted was something else.

Xinghe nodded slightly. “Okay then, since Miss Tong is willing to show her sincerity, I only request that she answers one question.”

“What question? Ask away.” Tong Yan cooperated obediently for now.

Xinghe stared her down and asked calmly but clearly, “What is the reason for you coming after my life? I want to hear the truth.”