Zhuang Yifeng did not approve of Ke Qiao getting involved, and he was also reluctant to let Ke Qiao get caught up in it.
Zhuang Yifeng: "Ke Qiao, think it through, you've already broken up!"
Ke Qiao replied with a smile, "Even if we are strangers, Chang Rihui cannot bear this storm alone!"
Zhuang Yifeng was somewhat angry: "Do you know what kind of impact this will have?"
He could very well become the talk of the town, just like Chang Rihui.
Zhuang Yifeng felt sorry for his cousin. This relationship should have ended long ago. It's been dragged on for so long, and Chang Rihui, that idiot, is still using it for people to laugh at. Why doesn't he just die?
Zhuang Yifeng frowned: "I can't persuade you, fine! I'll call Chang Rihui and have him explain things to you personally. If he's a real man, he won't let you get involved!"
"cousin!"
Protests in Keqiao.
When the protests were ignored, Zhuang Yifeng forcefully called Chang Rihui in front of Ke Qiao, and Ke Qiao was unable to stop him.
"cousin!!!"
"The call has been connected."
On the other end of the phone, Chang Rihui smiled for the first time that day upon hearing Ke Qiao's voice.
"Keqiao, is that you who called me?"
Ke Qiao felt awkward and hesitated whether to continue talking to him, while Zhuang Yifeng was very decisive.
Zhuang Yifeng: "I want you to persuade Ke Qiao; she's planning to get the newspaper to clarify things for you!"
"cousin--"
Ke Qiao's tone carried an inexplicable hint of shyness, a subconscious habit she couldn't immediately correct.
Zhuang Yifeng glared at her, then waited for a reply from the other end of the phone.
At this moment, Chang Rihui's feelings were indescribable. These past few days, Ke Qiao's cold treatment of him and his calm demeanor in front of him had made him think that Ke Qiao had changed. But it turned out that Ke Qiao was still the Ke Qiao he knew.
Chang Rihui remained silent for a while. Zhuang Yifeng frowned unhappily, about to send a telepathic message to the culprit.
Chang Rihui finally spoke slowly: "Ke Qiao, you don't need to get involved in this. Take care of yourself!"
Zhuang Yifeng felt relieved and was about to say a few words to Ke Qiao when Ke Qiao snatched the microphone away.
Ke Qiao retorted agitatedly, "By what right do you interfere in my affairs? Even if we were strangers, I have to step in and clarify things for you. What I want to do is none of your business!"
"Keqiao..."
Snap—
Ke Qiao angrily hung up the phone, and Zhuang Yifeng looked on in confusion: "Ke Qiao, what are you doing? Didn't you two break up!"
You were the one who initiated the breakup.
If you're not completely disillusioned with the relationship, why bring up breaking up?
Ke Qiao took a deep breath: "I didn't do anything! Is that so strange? I've said it so many times, even if Chang Rihui and I are strangers, I should stand up for him and clarify things in good conscience!"
Zhuang Yifeng's expression was cryptic as he questioned, "Ke Qiao, do you still have feelings for Chang Rihui?"
Ke Qiao nodded in agreement: "My breakup with Chang Rihui wasn't because I've given up on our relationship. I wanted to put an end to my previous relationship and start afresh!"
Zhuang Yifeng: Alright, cousin, you've been stuck in this pit for ages and never come out!
Zhuang Yifeng had a terrible headache: "If you want to do it, then do it. I won't stop you!"
No amount of stopping them could change anything; Keqiao's heart was with Chang Rihui, and Zhuang Yifeng, as a member of her maternal family, felt a pang of sadness.
After that, Chang Rihui called several more times. Ke Qiao answered the first time, still insisting on her idea. Chang Rihui was angry that she didn't care about him, and he was even angrier when he couldn't persuade her. When he called again, Ke Qiao refused to answer his calls.
Keqiao's clarification appeared in another newspaper the next day, causing the newspaper that had defamed Chang Rihui's reputation to experience a sharp drop in sales that day, resulting in a complete failure of its plans.
The newspaper relied on its one trick to succeed everywhere, and the article on the third day didn't care about Chang Rihui's reputation at all. The article was extremely disgusting. Fortunately, the public's attention was drawn to the clarification statement from Keqiao in another newspaper.
The newspaper planned to make a fortune by capitalizing on Chang Rihui's fame. The person in charge extended the timeframe to the next few months, preparing to invest a lot of energy and money. The money they had earned from Chang Rihui in the past two days had all been invested, and they had even made an additional investment.
Seeing that Ke Qiao had ruined their plans, the newspapers intended to teach Ke Qiao a lesson and force him to ruin his reputation.
The newspaper worked overtime to spread rumors about Keqiao's reputation, and that same evening it was searched by relevant regulatory authorities on charges of damaging Sino-US friendly relations and spreading rumors about foreign friends.
Chang Rihui has a green card.
The newspaper's manager was initially incredulous upon hearing the news, as many people who had left their hometowns to work in America found it extremely difficult to obtain a green card.
Chang Rihui spent five years abroad, built his business from scratch, and even obtained a green card!
The newspaper's manager was unsure whether to admire or be jealous of Chang Rihui's abilities.
After finishing up at the newspaper office, Chang Rihui earnestly called Ke Qiao. This time, Ke Qiao answered; she had just learned about it from her cousin Zhuang.
Chang Rihui explained the consequences of working for the unscrupulous newspaper, told Ke Qiao to take care of his health, and waited for Ke Qiao's reply while suppressing his inner turmoil.
The matter has finally come to a conclusion, and Keqiao couldn't help but sigh.
Her intervention made their relationship ambiguous again. She didn't need to do this, but she really couldn't stand it anymore.
Ke Qiao tried to explain: "Chang Rihui, you should know that I have no other intentions!"
Chang Rihui nodded: "I understand!"
But one thing is certain: his relationship with Ke Qiao has not ended. Whatever Ke Qiao's plans are, he is certain of that, and that is enough for him.
He is confident that he will stay with Keqiao.
After listening, Ke Qiao felt a sense of disorientation, as if she had returned to the time when the two of them had a crush on each other in high school, recalling that bittersweet feeling that made her tremble.
Ke Qiao, as if trying to escape, said, "Okay, I'll hang up now..."
Hearing the phone call end, Chang Rihui was stunned. As if sensing something, he felt the same way Ke Qiao did – a shiver.
This feels really good!
*
After reading the newspaper, Chang Pengfei sighed deeply. He commented to Tang Xianfang, "My mother was right. My third brother and Keqiao are bound by a tragic fate that no one can break free from!"
I used to think his mother was too indifferent and didn't care about the two brothers, but well, his mother was right about everything.
Tang Xianfang fed An'an: "I've always thought that what your mother-in-law said was right. I'm afraid you're the only one with ulterior motives!"
Chang Pengfei said awkwardly, "...Don't tell Mom!"
His mother already disliked him enough, and hearing these words made him feel even less respected.
After feeding him the last bite and wiping his mouth, Tang Xianfang told An'an to go play somewhere else, then turned to roll her eyes at him: "I don't even want to mention you!"
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