Chapter 331 Bite Marks
Feng Jue whispered in Su Xi's ear, his posture extremely ambiguous, yet his voice was icy cold, carrying a commanding tone.
"Gu Chong will be coming over in a couple of days to discuss cooperation. He's very capable, but he's also unscrupulous. He probably has some connection with your mother's side of the family."
So when he comes to discuss cooperation, don't refuse, but be sure to pay close attention to any subtle clues. While ensuring safety, try to get some information out of him, understand?
Upon hearing Feng Jue's words, Su Xi first became somewhat serious and focused, then burst out laughing.
She only has one mother: one in Luocheng, one in the capital (according to Fu Rufeng), and now, judging from Feng Jue's words, she also has a mother in Z country.
This is clearly a joke on her.
Seeing that Su Xi didn't believe him, the man's eyes darkened. "You don't believe me?"
Su Xi didn't speak, but her expression said it all.
Feng Jue's voice grew even colder, and there seemed to be a hint of ice forming in the air.
"Su Mo and you look almost like twins. Don't you think there's something fishy about this?"
Are you made of wood?
"I'm not doing this out of kindness to help you find your mother, but if we can find her, the suspicion against me for killing someone in the accident will be cleared, won't it?"
Su Xi pursed her lips, and then realized that what Feng Jue said seemed to make some sense.
But the dead person he was referring to was her mother.
She was her mother, to whom blood was thicker than water, whose bones were still connected by tendons.
He spoke calmly, casually, even coldly, which made her feel very uncomfortable.
However, he was no one to her, and her mother was no one to him either.
Su Xi suppressed the turmoil in her heart and nodded, "I understand."
Seeing the woman's compliance, Feng Jue's icy expression softened slightly, and he said calmly,
"The security system at Feng Jingnian's villa is quite good, so I feel at ease. I only allow you to discuss cooperation with Gu Chong inside the villa. If you leave the villa, you must report to me."
The man's tone, treating her like a prisoner, instantly angered Su Xi. Coupled with her previous disrespect towards her deceased mother, she blurted out...
Who are you to me?
She raised her chin, looking at the man's handsome face, which was as beautiful as an immortal. For the first time, she felt no emotion at all. She let out a snort through her nose, her face as cold as frost.
Seeing the woman's gaze, which was even less attentive than that of a stranger, Feng Jue's expression darkened.
"Since that's the case, you don't need to know whether your mother is alive or dead. I'll make Gu Chong go as far away as possible, and I'll also have Su Mo's people withdrawn."
He looked at the woman, speaking slowly and deliberately.
Are you satisfied with this arrangement?
Su Xi's pupils trembled. She wanted to say she was satisfied, but without Feng Jue's help, this matter was indeed very difficult for her to handle alone.
However, she had just refused so arrogantly and domineeringly a second ago, and the next second she was being forced to back down and bow her head. She couldn't save face.
The woman's lips trembled, and her cheeks visibly flushed red, as delicate as a flower.
Feng Jue's gaze shifted for a moment, then he spoke coldly.
"Then I'll have Feng Jingnian report this to me."
Su Xi was stunned for a moment.
My first reaction was that this step was a good one.
My second reaction was to laugh at myself for overthinking. Men are never very patient; he must have gotten impatient with her lack of response and that's why he said that, which ironically gave her a way out.
The power of discourse was suddenly back in Su Xi's hands.
Su Xi gave a self-deprecating sneer. This was blatantly allowing her husband to monitor her. What a boastful tone, what a domineering attitude.
Su Xi frowned, her eyes filled with disgust. "That's your business, you don't need to tell me."
Feng Jue seemed to have reached his limit and suddenly grabbed Su Xi's chin.
Am I your enemy?
Su Xi's eyes were cold. "Not an enemy, but almost. I only had a few months of peace after leaving you, but as soon as you reappeared, trouble kept coming my way. Isn't that because of you?"
Don't you think you're a jinx to me?
Just like what happened today, you could have said it over the phone, or told my husband and had him relay it, but instead you dragged me to this secluded and quiet place. My reputation has been ruined by you..."
Before Su Xi could finish speaking, a heavy shadow loomed over her.
Su Xi was pinned against the wall.
The sensation of her lips being pressed down hard sent a shiver down her spine.
...
She was only freed when the man was willing to let her go.
"Feng Jue, are you crazy?"
Su Xi's face turned pale with anger, and she raised her hand to slap him hard.
But the man grabbed her wrist.
Su Xi struggled a few times, but couldn't break free.
"Su Xi, you don't think that saving my life multiple times can be wiped out with hundreds of billions, do you? You still owe me a lot more, this is just interest."
Besides, those billions were earned by me for you. Is it a bit too much for you to repay my life-saving grace with money I earned myself?
Su Xi was utterly stunned.
She never expected that she, the one who was being humiliated, would be the one to turn the tables on the man.
The man's cold and indifferent words afterwards made her feel that their relationship was nothing more than an ugly and despicable transaction.
It felt like a damp wad of cotton was stuck in my chest, making me feel suffocated and uncomfortable. A thousand words were stuck in my throat, but I couldn't utter a single one.
Su Xi raised her other hand and slapped the man hard across the face.
The man's beautiful peach blossom eyes were fixed on the woman, and his other hand, as if it had eyes, easily grasped Su Xi's wrist without blinking.
Before Su Xi could react, both of her wrists were already twisted behind her back and firmly held by the man's large hand.
His chin was suddenly lifted up.
The man's handsome face suddenly magnified in my eyes.
Su Xi felt a sharp pain at the corner of her lips, and instantly felt a drop of blood roll down her cheek.
The pain in her lips actually cleared Su Xi's mind.
Why would Feng Jue dare to treat me so recklessly? Is it because... is her marriage certificate with Feng Jingnian fake?
She's still unmarried, so...
The thought had barely crossed his mind when the man seemed to realize he had gone too far and hurriedly released her.
Upon seeing the bloodstains on the woman's lips, Feng Jue's pupils contracted slightly, and he unconsciously released his grip on Su Xi's wrists.
The expected slap didn't come. The woman just looked at him coldly and said, "Feng Jue, did you tamper with my marriage certificate with my husband?"
The woman looked at him as if he were a despicable scoundrel who had stolen her love.
Feng Jue's gaze slowly deepened, returning to its cold and indifferent state.
He raised his hand and used his fingertips to wipe away the blood from the woman's lips, as if erasing any trace of the crime.
As if erasing all traces, he claimed he hadn't done anything and wouldn't admit to anything.
Feng Jue sneered, his tone mocking and sarcastic.
"You're at it again with your old habit of being delusional. You don't actually think I'd travel all the way to China to interfere in your marriage, do you? If I interfere once and you don't appreciate it, I won't interfere a second time."
The man's expression didn't seem to be lying.
The man's cold gaze resembled that of a heartless man who would deny everything after pulling up his pants, and Su Xi's heart sank to the bottom.
So, is she really married this time?
She couldn't help but question, "So you knew I was indeed married, yet you wanted to embroil me in scandal and gossip, completely disregarding my reputation?"
The man casually remarked, "It's their mouth, I can't control what they say."
She cares so much about what others think, but has she ever cared about his feelings?
Su Xi's heart skipped a beat.
So this man really doesn't care about her reputation at all. He even forcibly kissed her this time, what will he do next time...?
Su Xi raised her hand and slapped him hard.
This time, the man didn't grab her wrist or dodge. A crisp "snap" made Su Xi's heart clench.
Feng Jue's gaze fell on the bite mark on the woman's lips. He said nothing and turned to leave.
The place was too remote, with banyan trees blocking out the sun, so Su Xi could only hurry to catch up.
As she walked, she glanced up and noticed an open window. A dark figure saw her looking over and turned to disappear behind the curtains.
The person moved too fast for Su Xi to tell whether it was a man or a woman.
However, Su Xi gave a bitter smile. Since she had been seen, it was a ticking time bomb, and she didn't know when she would be ruined.
She felt it was necessary to discuss this with Feng Jingnian.
Otherwise, if things are exposed one day, she won't be able to clear her name no matter what. Her child will also be disgraced because of him.
But she couldn't think of a way to say it. She also felt it was really difficult to bring it up.
Looking up at the man in front of her, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs, Su Xi felt a cold and distant atmosphere, as if they were separated by clouds, as if everything just now was an illusion. Her fists clenched unconsciously, and her mind became somewhat confused.
Once you reach the cobblestone path, the view suddenly opens up.
Su Xi then stopped following Feng Jue.
Noticing that the woman behind him hadn't followed, Feng Jue paused slightly before quickening his pace and leaving, leaving Su Xi alone in the spot.
Su Xi found a pavilion to sit down, and after thinking about it, she decided to ask Attorney Qian to investigate whether she was really married.
She opened her phone, but before she could find Attorney Qian's contact information, a call came in.
Upon seeing that it was Feng Jingnian, Su Xi suddenly realized that she had been away for quite a while this time, and Feng Jingnian must be getting anxious.
She quickly answered the call, "Hello, Jingnian."
Hearing Su Xi's voice, Feng Jingnian breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that Su Xi had suffered some accident because she hadn't returned for so long, which was why he called to inquire.
Now that nothing unexpected has happened, his call seems a bit like he's checking up on her. Su Xi might not be happy about it.
The man spoke cautiously, "Xixi, I was worried because you haven't come back for so long, so I...did you eat something bad?"
They even came up with a reason for her.
Su Xi was unsure how to explain, but upon hearing this, she nodded without hesitation, "Yes, my stomach was a little chilled, so it took a while. But I'm fine now."
I have a work call to make. I'll be back in about ten minutes.
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Su Xi immediately dialed Attorney Qian's number and got straight to the point.
"Help me investigate whether my marriage certificate with Feng Jingnian is real."
Attorney Qian was clearly surprised, but as a lawyer, he was a professional. After asking Su Xi a few questions, he said he would try his best to expedite the process.
Su Xi felt a vague unease as she thought of the figure peeking through the window.
The people who dine here are all wealthy and powerful, but the upper class is a small circle; they exchange pleasantries and formalities in public, but scheme and plot behind the scenes.
The scene of her and Feng Jue under the banyan tree is at risk of being exposed sooner or later.
At that time, not only will her reputation be ruined, but Feng Jingnian will also be dragged down and become a laughing stock for everyone.
She felt really bad about it.
Preparations must be made in advance.
Thinking about it, she urged Attorney Qian to handle the matter as soon as possible before hanging up the phone.
I got up and walked towards the private room. After taking a few steps, I suddenly saw a familiar figure.
Upon seeing that it was Liu Cheng, Su Xi paused. Only when she saw that Feng Jue was not beside him did she slowly breathe a sigh of relief.
Liu Cheng was somewhat surprised to see Su Xi. The big boss had said he really liked the garden's layout and asked him to take note and recreate it in his villa.
Unexpectedly, I ran into Su Xi as soon as I came out.
"Miss Su, what a coincidence."
Liu Cheng greeted him warmly.
Not wanting to offend someone with a smile, Su Xi smiled appropriately and nodded, "Assistant Liu, what a coincidence."
After saying that, she didn't say anything more.
As the two passed each other, Su Xi suddenly remembered something and abruptly stopped in her tracks.
"Assistant Liu."
Liu Cheng had already walked over, but upon hearing this, he turned back. "Miss Su, what's wrong?"
"I have a question I'd like to ask you, and I wonder if it would be convenient for Assistant Liu to answer it."
Liu Cheng nodded in agreement almost without much thought. In his eyes, Su Xi was already the president's wife of Tianjue.
The big boss never cares about those superficial things. A marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. How many people have it and still have multiple wives and concubines?
Seeing Liu Cheng agree so readily, Su Xi was somewhat surprised. She pursed her lips and asked directly,
Did Feng Jue interfere with my marriage certificate with Feng Jingnian? Or did you help him with this?
Su Xi stared intently at Liu Cheng, not missing a single expression in his eyes. In Liu Cheng's heart and eyes, Feng Jue was his only master, and he would never betray Feng Jue for her sake.
She hadn't expected him to answer; she just hoped to glean some clue from his expression.
Unexpectedly, Liu Cheng only paused for a moment before truthfully replying, "No. I didn't do this for President Feng. And I don't think President Feng would do it."
You left without saying goodbye before, and the people I sent out have not been able to find any trace of you. President Feng has been using work to numb himself.
So when you got your marriage certificate, Mr. Feng probably didn't even know where you were, so how could he have tampered with it?
Liu Cheng's words were like a wake-up call; she hadn't even thought of such a simple logic before.
When Liu Cheng pointed it out, Su Xi couldn't quite describe her feelings; she didn't know whether she was disappointed or relieved.
"Okay, I understand, thank you."
Liu Cheng nodded and left.
The moment he turned his back, his brow furrowed slightly.
Knowing that the big boss had just returned from the garden, and knowing that Su Xi had a bite mark on her lip, and that the big boss's lips also seemed a bit red, it was obvious what had happened.
He naturally had to answer every question his future boss's wife asked.
However, the big boss's tactics for winning back his wife are likely to backfire again.
Su Xi only snapped back to reality when Liu Cheng's figure was completely obscured by the blooming flowers and leaves.
Liu Cheng actually answered such a private question behind Feng Jue's back.
It really surprised her.
However, she didn't think much of it. Liu Cheng had always been kind-hearted, and besides, this was a matter of public concern.
She was simply blinded by her own limited perspective and hadn't figured things out.
Su Xi's grip on her phone tightened.
She wanted Attorney Qian to stop investigating the authenticity of the marriage certificate.
It's obvious; there's no need for further investigation. When the truth is laid bare before her, she'll only be more heartbroken.
This only further proves that she was merely a plaything of Feng Jue.
Lost in thought, Su Xi had unknowingly entered the private room.
Feng Jingnian quickly got up to greet him.
"Xixi."
The moment Su Xi looked up, he immediately noticed the bright red bite mark on her lips.
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