Chapter 2: B*stard

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xia Zhi’s satisfaction grew the more she listened, and she quickly agreed. However, she didn’t believe that Fifth Elder Chu genuinely wanted to assist her, so she asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Xia Zhi was surprised when Fifth Elder Chu, normally so cool and collected, appeared stumped. After being lost in thought for what seemed like an eternity, he slowly said, “You look like an old friend of mine.”

Xia Zhi was taken aback and said in shock. “That’s it?”

Xia Zhi closed her eyes in contemplation. She looked up at him and touched his leg, saying, “In return, I’ll do what I can get you back your legs.”

When Xia Zhi asked the question, Chen Feng’s breath caught in his throat. As far as he was concerned, it was game over. Fifth Master hated it when people brought up his injured leg, especially after countless medical professionals had said there was nothing that could be done for him. Any medical professional who told him his leg injury could be treated was immediately disregarded.

Chen Feng sat tight, waiting for the flood of rage to pass over him.

However, he had not anticipated any agreement from Chu Nan. “Alright.”

Xia Zhi nodded after hearing Chu Nan’s reply. She looked at the time and said, “Okay, but there’s only ten minutes until the engagement ceremony. Why don’t you get ready first? We can examine your leg after the engagement ceremony.”

“Alright.” Chu Nan agreed without hesitation. Then he turned his head to Chen Feng and said, “Get someone to make the arrangements.”

Chen Feng was still in a daze, and he had no idea why things had gone in a different direction. But after Chu Nan spoke, he immediately responded, “Yes, sir!”

That was not limited to just Chen Feng. Zhao Shan was also in a daze. Everything was moving way too quickly for her. There was nothing she could say or do to sway her opinion now that she had made up her mind. One thing remained, though.

Zhao Shan approached Xia Zhi and asked, “Are we just going to let that scumbag Chu Ci go?”

Xia Zhi smiled as she regarded the complex coding on the screen and asked, “How would that be possible? He tried to play around with me, so he has to pay.”

Everything was completed in ten minutes.

The two of them were on the engagement stage. The door to the banquet was kicked open as they exchanged rings.

Even though he was out of breath, Chu Ci managed to say angrily, “Xia Zhi, you’re great. You had the nerve to switch up the engaged couple. I’d like to see which bastard dares to replace me!”

Chu Ci had attempted to embarrass Xia Zhi.

However, Chu Ci did not expect to receive a message from Xia Zhi saying that she had found a replacement for him. Wouldn’t this make him look ridiculous? When he realized this, he did not spare a single thought for Xia Lin and rushed over.

“B*stard?” Chu Nan slowly repeated.

When Chu Ci heard his voice, he was dumbfounded. His face turned pale as he looked at Chu Nan on the stage and stammered, “Fifth, Fifth Uncle…”

Chu Ci’s face turned pale when he thought of Fifth Uncle’s ruthlessness. Various thoughts immediately popped up in his mind. In the end, he decided to push all the blame onto Xia Zhi so that he could walk out of this alive.

After making up his mind, Chu Ci met Chu Nan’s dangerous gaze and said with a trembling voice, “Fifth Uncle, I didn’t know it was you. I hope you won’t be angry with me.”

After taking a few deep breaths, Chu Ci forced himself to continue. “I understand now. I came a few minutes late, and Xia Zhi didn’t want to look bad, so she hooked up with you. She’s only treating you as a tool. Fifth Uncle, don’t be deceived by her…”

Chu Ci’s voice gradually trailed off as he spoke. In the end, he could no longer withstand Chu Nan’s cold gaze and frantically looked away.

Chu Nan lifted his eyelids and looked at Chu Ci coldly. “I was the one who seduced Xia Zhi. I hope you can respect your fifth aunt in the future. Otherwise, don’t blame me for giving you a good wallop.”

After he said that, the crowd below burst into an uproar.

Everyone in the capital knew that Fifth Elder Chu hated women. Back when he still had his legs, many women had tried to approach him, but they all paid a painful price in the end. This time, he was taking the initiative to say that he was the one who made the move?!

Chu Ci’s eyes widened when he heard that. Then, he asked Xia Zhi, “My fifth uncle would never say that. Did you threaten my fifth uncle? Or did you drug him?”

Zhao Shan had never seen such a shameless man in her life.

She was so furious that she could barely speak. She spluttered furiously, “The engagement ceremony is about to start, you deliberately didn’t come and even started fooling around with another woman. Right now, you’re questioning her?”

For a split second, Chu Ci’s face blanched, but he quickly regained his composure to ask, “Do you have evidence? Don’t try to defame me, I’ll sue you!”

At that moment, the door of the banquet was pushed open again, and everyone turned to look.

Many eyes were drawn to Xia Lin as soon as she entered the room. It just didn’t feel right, especially after remembering that Chu Ci had called her “baby” in bed a moment ago. The next second, she saw something on her phone and forced her way through the crowd before sprinting for the door.

When Xia Zhi saw Xia Lin, she smiled knowingly and said, “How nice for the other woman to join us. Why don’t you tell me why you’re so late?”

Xia Lin subconsciously froze. Her face was a little pale, but she had to find an excuse to answer Xia Zhi’s question, “I-I was trapped in the elevator. I was just rescued by a kind person, so I was late.”

Xia Zhi applauded her and said, “That’s a really good reason. Except that the kind person was probably trapped inside you, instead? Time sure flies in the throes of passion, right?”

From among the dinner tables, Xia Long watched as Xia Lin’s face turn paler and knew that things weren’t as simple as they seemed. He stood up and said sternly, “Xia Zhi, shut up. I know you resent me for marrying your stepmother after your mother died, but there’s no need to tarnish your sister’s reputation!”

Xia Zhi’s expression turned cold as she stared at Xia Long with her pitch-black eyes and said coldly, “Since it has come to this, let’s look at the evidence, shall we?”