Chapter 359 Would you mind exchanging dance partners?
Feng Jue stepped into the operating room, his face icy, and the temperature inside immediately dropped several degrees.
Feng Jinchen was originally the home turf here. Just a moment ago, he was condescendingly criticizing Su Xi, but as soon as Feng Jue arrived, his aura was immediately compressed to nowhere, and he couldn't even share the spotlight.
Soon, Feng Jingnian also came in.
Although Feng Jingnian deliberately suppressed his aura, the huge operating room still suddenly felt somewhat cramped with Feng Jue present.
The air suddenly became thin.
Liu Cheng stood guard at the entrance to the operating room. A group of bodyguards waited at a distance.
The hairs on Liu Cheng's back were still standing on end. Thankfully, he reported it to the big boss immediately, otherwise…
God knows how horrified I was when I learned that Su Xi had almost been tricked into giving away a kidney.
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Liu Cheng glanced at Su Xi with a hint of resentment.
Su Xi kept her eyes down, seemingly lost in thought, and instinctively hid behind Feng Jinchen.
Noticing a tall, aloof figure getting closer and closer, Su Xi huddled up almost her entire body.
Su Xi could see the bright tips of Cheng Liang's shoes even when she lowered her eyes, so she had no choice but to bite her lip and raise her head.
The moment she saw the man's face clearly, she was stunned, and her eyes darted around.
She thought it was Feng Jue, but it turned out to be Feng Jingnian.
"Jingnian, I'm sorry." Su Xi pursed her lips. "I didn't know things would turn out this way."
Feng Jingnian didn't speak, but instead pulled Su Xi's arm and carefully checked her over. Finding her unharmed, he spoke softly.
"I'm glad you're alright."
Upon hearing these words, Su Xi felt her suppressed breathing ease considerably. Her eyes also became slightly hot.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Feng Jue walk over and stop a few steps away.
"Xixi, if it weren't for my cousin today, I would regret it for the rest of my life. Don't let me go through such a thrilling experience again."
The implication is that Feng Jue orchestrated this whole affair.
Having said all that, Su Xi could only look at the man's cold, stern, and chilling profile, and move her lips...
"Mr. Feng, thank you for today."
What made Su Xi's face drain of color instantly was that Feng Jue seemed not to hear anything and completely ignored her.
They not only ignored her words, but also her as a person, completely disregarding her entirely.
The cold, unfamiliar glint in their eyes made Su Xi's whole body stiffen, as if they were not friends, but enemies from past lives.
Su Xi's heart clenched suddenly. She was so embarrassed her cheeks burned, and her toes dug into the ground. Her heart felt like it was cracking open.
Feng Jingnian saw this and subtly tugged at Su Xi's sleeve, gesturing for her to sit on the sofa and rest.
After Su Xi sat down, he also sat down beside her, his tall figure blocking the lingering glint of light that carried a chilling killing intent.
Feng Jue's cold eyes were fixed on Feng Jinchen, making the latter feel a chill run down his spine.
Feng Jinchen didn't dare look him in the eye, stammering, "Uncle... Uncle, today's incident was a misunderstanding, a false alarm. Even if I had a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare to harm Su Xi, it was all..."
What is Su Xi?
"...Huh?" Feng Jinchen was completely bewildered, his eyes unconsciously drifting towards Su Xi's direction.
The latter was deathly pale, clearly unable to accept such a humiliating disgrace.
Feng Jinchen's thought process went blank for a moment. Feng Jue had pulled off this whole stunt today, even causing Wu Yaoyao to lose a kidney—wasn't it all to get revenge on Su Xi?
What is Su Xi? Is he offline?
Soon, Feng Jue spoke coldly again, "All the shares of this hospital are now under Zhu Lu's name. I will not allow the hospital to be smeared."
You and Wu Yaoyao, together with that man surnamed Lü, know perfectly well what wicked things you've done. That man surnamed Lü has already been arrested. You two… give me a perfect explanation, or else…”
Hearing this, Feng Jinchen finally understood. Feng Jue kept saying he didn't want the hospital he owned to be smeared, but only he knew best who he was really doing it for.
Does he think he can't understand why I'm being so roundabout? Does he think I'm stupid?
He gave Su Xi a warning look.
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng, who was standing outside the door, felt his heart sink completely.
The big boss didn't even glance at Su Xi from beginning to end, and even said something like, "What is Su Xi anyway?" Just that one sentence was enough to ruin everything and send him into a nightmare of trying to win her back.
Professor Zhan was naturally invited by the big boss to come out of retirement. He not only helped Miss Su out of the predicament, but also vented her anger.
She had meticulously planned all of this with great care and anxiety, only to find that the big boss was kind-hearted but sharp-tongued, and Su Xi seemed to believe him wholeheartedly, which seemed to deepen the rift between them.
This is like going back to square one overnight! No way!
Wu Yaoyao, half asleep on the bed, vaguely heard Feng Jue questioning Feng Jinchen and was suddenly jolted awake.
Struggling, he dragged his body, now missing a kidney, to sit up.
The look in her eyes as she looked at Feng Jue was full of resentment and grievance.
"Uncle, I am your own niece-in-law. Are you sure you're not mistaken? This is a complete misdiagnosis by a quack doctor. I didn't mean to do this either."
Even if I was wrong, I've already lost a kidney and received my due punishment. What more do you want?
As she spoke, she glared at Su Xi with eyes wide with fury, "Su Xi, what exactly do you want? Pushing your luck and trying to kill me will only bring retribution."
Feng Jinchen also looked at Su Xi, his eyes filled with a threat that only the two of them could understand.
"Yes, Xixi, you should have been the one to lose a kidney, but Yaoyao took the blame for you. Whether it was her intention or not, she is your benefactor."
You can't repay kindness with enmity and be unforgiving when you're in the wrong. What's the difference between a person who doesn't know gratitude and a beast?
Before Su Xi could speak, Feng Jingnian sneered, "You're arguing even when you're in the wrong, but why should you forgive others when you're in the right? Feng Jinchen, you really are lenient with yourself but strict with others."
Upon hearing this, Feng Jinchen's expression tightened for a moment.
However, it was only for a moment. He pretended not to hear Feng Jingnian's words, and just stared at Su Xi without blinking, waiting for her answer.
After a long while, Su Xi finally moved her lips.
Although the voice was soft, each word clearly reached everyone's ears.
"As someone directly involved in this matter, I know perfectly well that it was all a misunderstanding and a misdiagnosis from beginning to end. Moreover, Yao Yao has already received the punishment she deserved, and I don't want to pursue this matter any further."
The moment the words left his mouth, the room fell into complete silence.
Feng Jingnian, standing to the side, was dumbfounded. Her beautiful lips opened and closed several times, but in the end, she didn't say a word.
Su Xi wanted to say something, but the sudden drop in temperature froze her, and she couldn't say anything more.
Feng Jue paused for a few seconds, his handsome face dark and gloomy, as if a storm was brewing, before turning and leaving without a word.
Watching the man's cold and austere figure as he left, Su Xi gave a bitter smile to her heart.
This time, he didn't pay any attention to her from beginning to end; he had probably really become estranged from her.
That's fine too.
Seeing Feng Jue leave, Wu Yaoyao's gaze towards Su Xi grew even colder and more cunning. She let out a cold snort.
"Su Xi, you're smart to know what's good for you. But this matter won't end here. You've hurt me so badly, I'll make you pay a thousand times over."
Su Xi kept her eyes down, as if she hadn't heard anything, lost in thought.
Feng Jingnian's face darkened, and his gaze toward Wu Yaoyao was devoid of any warmth.
Meeting the man's icy gaze, Wu Yaoyao shrank back.
She hadn't taken Feng Jingnian seriously before; he was just a clueless, love-struck kid. That kind of person is the easiest to deal with.
But that one glance just now seemed even more terrifying than Feng Jue's.
Before Feng Jingnian could say anything, Feng Jinchen said coldly, "Jingnian, don't be silly. Your enemy isn't us, but Feng Jue. If you don't keep a close eye on your wife, she'll soon belong to someone else."
Feng Jingnian was taken aback.
Feng Jinchen glanced at Su Xi and then ordered the servants to push Wu Yaoyao away.
Suddenly, only Su Xi and Feng Jingnian remained in the huge operating room.
Su Xi clenched her fingers and pursed her lips. "After all these years, Feng Jue and I will have no relationship anymore. Just look at Feng Jue's attitude towards me today."
Thinking of Feng Jue's unfamiliar and cold attitude today, treating her like a complete stranger, Su Xi felt as if her heart was being pricked by countless needles.
However, people's hearts are not made of stone; they all have emotions and desires. Even if ignored so blatantly by a stranger or even an enemy, one's heart will still be stirred to some extent.
So, her emotions should be normal right now, right?
Yes, it should be.
Feng Jingnian neither confirmed nor denied Su Xi's explanation, only smiled and did not continue the topic.
Then, with some concern, she asked, "Xixi, there's something I know you don't like me asking, but I have to."
"You...do you have some kind of leverage that Feng Jinchen has over you?"
Upon hearing this, Su Xi paused, then shook her head firmly, "No."
As you heard, Feng Jue did this only because he cared about the hospital's reputation, not because of me.
Regardless of who is right or wrong in today's events, Wu Yaoyao has already lost a kidney. If I keep pressing the issue, they might become desperate and do something drastic.
"It's better to avoid trouble, don't you think?"
Meeting the woman's clear, watery eyes, Feng Jingnian nodded. "Then I must have been overthinking it. You must be tired too, go back and rest."
Su Xi's face was still slightly pale, indicating she had been quite frightened. It would be good to have her examined by the family doctor when we got back.
Su Xi nodded, and as soon as she turned around, she suddenly felt a warm sensation on her hand.
Turning her head, she realized that her hand was being tightly held by Feng Jingnian's large hand.
Su Xi's pupils dilated. Feng Jingnian had never made this kind of physical contact before, so why today...?
What surprised Su Xi even more was that Feng Jingnian held her hand tightly until they got into the car, then leaned over to fasten her seatbelt.
As she leaned down, the long-lost, pleasant scent of bellflower emanating from the man wafted into her nostrils, causing Su Xi's heart to skip a beat.
My body was tense, and I felt uncomfortable all over.
Fortunately, Feng Jingnian fastened his seatbelt and then got off.
Su Xi was able to escape a disaster.
She knew Feng Jingnian had been carrying a heavy burden on his mind lately, and his emotions were even more evident today. Su Xi moved her lips slightly.
I had hoped to take advantage of this rare quiet time to have an open and honest conversation with him.
No matter what happens, they can discuss and resolve it together.
But then she realized that she didn't want to discuss things with Feng Jingnian and would instead take matters into her own hands, so she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Since Feng Jingnian wasn't going to bring it up, she could only pretend she didn't see it.
Back at the villa, after the family doctor checked and found nothing wrong, Feng Jingnian told Su Xi to go upstairs to rest.
Thinking about the masked ball she had to attend that evening, Su Xi could only go back to her room to rest.
I had barely lain down when a phone call came in.
Upon seeing that phone number, Su Xi felt aches all over her body from the stress, as if she were bound tightly by an invisible rope.
Although I really didn't want to answer, it's better to clarify some things face-to-face.
Su Xi took a deep breath and answered Feng Jinchen's call.
"Su Xi, what's going on between you and Feng Jue? You're not really going to go back to your ex, are you? You've already wasted my time, and now you're wasting Feng Jingnian's too. It seems like you two are truly in love."
Feng Jinchen spoke in a sarcastic tone, his voice laced with barely concealed anger and jealousy.
Su Xi said calmly, "I don't think I need to answer your pointless question."
Feng Jinchen sneered and lowered his voice, "Was today's incident something you and Feng Jue secretly orchestrated? And then you acted like strangers afterward. Do you think everyone is a fool?"
The more I thought about it after I got back, the more uneasy I felt. Su Xi, weren't we all part of your scheme?
Su Xi said coldly, "Think what you want."
Feng Jinchen was furious. "Su Xi, how dare you talk to me like that? Since that's the case, I'm going to insist on a paternity test with the child in your belly. You can expect to be completely ruined then."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi's pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints.
The reason she agreed to donate a kidney to Wu Yaoyao was because of this threat.
Feng Jinchen was clearly convinced that the child in her womb wasn't his, and based on the timeline, that meant she was having an affair. Therefore, he threatened to ruin her reputation.
She wasn't afraid of being disgraced; what she feared was that if the fact that the child in her womb belonged to Feng Jinchen was exposed, he would try to take the child from her.
Therefore, they had no choice but to obey him.
now……
Su Xi said calmly, "Feng Jinchen, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed for going back on your word as a grown man?"
You said I would obediently donate a kidney to Wu Yaoyao, and that you would never mention this matter again, as if it never happened.
Now you're using this as a threat, what do you mean by that?
Thinking about how Feng Jinchen had repeatedly threatened her with Su Luochen's bone marrow matching, and now seemed to want to use this trick to get by again, Su Xi's opinion of Feng Jinchen plummeted to an all-time low.
Sure enough, Feng Jinchen sneered, "You agreed, but what was the result? The result was worse than not agreeing at all. Aren't you just playing us?"
Su Xi took a deep breath. "Didn't I already help you cover this up to Feng Jue? I've already said I wouldn't pursue this matter, but if you continue to threaten me with that, I will make Feng Jue investigate it thoroughly."
Whether it was a misdiagnosis or Wu Yaoyao deliberately wanted one of my kidneys, I think you know better than I do.
"As an accomplice, you'll be implicated for arbitrarily harvesting organs from others, won't you?"
The moment the words were spoken, the other side fell silent, clearly having been firmly controlled.
But Su Xi was actually feeling very uneasy.
She knew very well that Feng Jue was no longer even a stranger to her.
She had already said she wouldn't pursue the matter, which contradicted him. If she went back on her word and made him continue to pursue it, he would definitely ignore her.
She was clearly threatening Feng Jinchen with a non-existent threat.
Once he sees through her empty city ploy, she will be forced to continue being threatened by him to do things she doesn't want to do.
Su Xi's fingers unconsciously clenched, and her heartbeat noticeably quickened.
Just as she was filled with anxiety and her heart sank to the bottom, a cold voice finally came from the other end, "Su Xi, you win."
This is a compromise.
Su Xi's heart instantly settled back into her stomach.
The sinister voice from the other end continued, "Su Xi, we're even now, but don't get cocky. Wu Yaoyao is the daughter of the Mo family. Once she's recognized and taken back, even Feng Jue might not be able to protect you."
Su Xi remained noncommittal and was about to hang up when a woman's voice suddenly came from the other end of the line, "Jin Chen, who are you talking to? Su Xi? I'll talk to her."
She had actually overheard almost the entire conversation between the two of them. She was immediately furious; how could this matter possibly be settled so easily?
Such a huge weakness, even if Su Xi loses a kidney, this matter can never be truly resolved, let alone the fact that she is the one who has lost a kidney.
So Wu Yaoyao took the phone directly, used the excuse of making Feng Jinchen leave, and then threatened him coldly, "Su Xi, you can intimidate Feng Jinchen, but you can't intimidate me. You've ruined me like this, and you think you can settle things amicably? Dream on."
Su Xi's heart leaped into her throat again, her fists clenched so tightly they turned white, and it took her a long time to find her voice.
"Wu Yaoyao, what exactly do you want? Today's incident is clearly your own fault. If you push me too far, we might as well all die together."
"Stop trying to scare me. I, Wu Yaoyao, am not someone who can be easily frightened. If you don't want Feng Jinchen to fight you for custody of the child, then do as I say."
Su Xi was struck dumbfounded. "I don't know what you're talking about."
She didn't realize that her voice was trembling slightly.
Wu Yaoyao became even more smug and mocked, "Feng Jinchen thinks you betrayed him, but I believe the child in your belly should be Feng Jinchen's. If you don't acknowledge it, then I can only tell Feng Jinchen, and then..."
Su Xi's breath hitched, and she used almost all her strength to steady herself, saying calmly,
"Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
I'm warning you, if you push your luck and make unreasonable demands, I might just get back together with Feng Jinchen, and then you'll be in an awkward situation."
"Don't worry, what I asked you to do is very simple." Wu Yaoyao then explained the matter.
Upon hearing what Wu Yaoyao said, Su Xi fell silent.
Noticing Su Xi's reluctance, Wu Yaoyao immediately sneered, "Su Xi, I really didn't expect you to be such a hypocritical woman."
This is something you yourself vowed to do, something you said you'd do without any pretense. Nobody forced you or pressured you.
Now you're all timid and hesitant, putting on this dead-man act for whom? How shameless and arrogant! It's laughable.
"Feng Jue has taken a liking to a hypocritical and pretentious woman like you. He really has a poor eye for talent. Pah! Disgusting!"
Su Xi's face stiffened, and the emotions in her dark almond-shaped eyes shifted unpredictably.
She had indeed said that matter openly many times, but while it was one thing to say it, she felt uncomfortable actually doing it.
He simply said, "He has absolute power; I'm not sure I can win."
Wu Yaoyao chuckled softly, "Just do it. I'm just asking you to do it. I don't care about the outcome. What I want is your attitude. Is that too much to ask?"
Su Xi clenched her fist, then nodded finally, "...Okay."
"Then I'll wait for your good news."
Wu Yaoyao curled her lips, not expecting that Su Xi was not only hypocritical and pretentious, but also someone who couldn't be easily provoked.
A woman with that kind of brain isn't even worthy of carrying her shoes.
If Su Xi does as she says, she and Feng Jue will completely break up, and then things will get interesting.
Su Xi's cold voice suddenly came, "Wu Yaoyao, this is a one-time thing, and there will be no next time."
"Of course," Wu Yaoyao said and hung up the phone.
Su Xi remained silent for a long time after the phone call ended. Finally, she mustered her spirits, tidied herself up, and went downstairs to find Feng Jingnian.
Feng Jingnian was in a video conference when he saw that Su Xi needed to contact him, so he immediately ended the video conference with a few words.
Then he went over, poured a glass of warm water, and handed it to Su Xi. "Why aren't you resting? Is something wrong?"
This is a statement of affirmation.
Su Xi pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, and recounted the events.
Feng Jingnian was clearly surprised after hearing this. His heart was in turmoil, but his expression remained calm. He simply asked softly, "Xixi, are you really sure?"
"……Um."
Feng Jingnian hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, I'll take care of it right away, but..."
Su Xi pursed her lips, "Don't worry, just do it, the result doesn't matter."
“…Okay.” Feng Jingnian breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. He wasn’t afraid of facing Feng Jue, nor was he afraid of dragging the entire company down with him; what he feared was disappointing Su Xi.
Now... since Su Xi is determined to do this, yet doesn't seem to care about the outcome, there's a reason for this...
Perhaps it was just to vent his anger and give Feng Jue a small warning; Feng Jingnian didn't think much of it.
He made a phone call to the top lawyer right in front of Su Xi.
When the person on the other end heard that Feng Jingnian was going to sue Feng Jue for molesting women, they thought there was something wrong with the sound card. After asking several times and confirming it, they still couldn't believe their ears and hesitated about whether to take the case.
But the offer was too much, so Attorney Bao readily agreed.
Su Xi, as the person involved, also communicated with Attorney Bao.
Time flies by unnoticed.
Soon, it was time for the masquerade ball.
It was held at the most magnificent and luxurious hotel in country Z.
Su Xi wore a starry sky dress with a voluminous design below the bust line, which perfectly concealed her pregnant belly.
She wore a feather mask in the same color as her dress, which barely covered her eyes and the bridge of her nose, adding to her mystery.
Feng Jingnian wore a black feather mask.
It must be said that such a masquerade ball is indeed quite relaxing.
Su Xi, arm in arm with Feng Jingnian, walked into the magnificent hall and immediately saw the man wearing a black swan mask under the crystal chandelier.
Feng Jue was indeed there as well.
Even though he had covered his face, she still recognized him immediately.
For some reason, Su Xi felt a little guilty and took Feng Jingnian's arm, walking in another direction.
Halfway through the banquet, Su Xi only saw Su Mo and not Su Mo's parents, which made her somewhat disappointed.
Did they not come, or did she not notice?
Just as Su Xi was wondering what was going on, a warm and gentle male voice came from behind her, "Miss Su, it's been a long time."
Su Xi turned around, pondered for a moment, and then recognized the man in front of her, wearing a custom-made white suit and a white mask, as Ren Xingheng.
Remembering that the Ren family seemed to have many business dealings with Huangtian Group, he smiled and said, "Mr. Ren, it's been a long time. By the way, didn't Su Mo's parents come?"
Upon hearing this, Ren Xingheng's expression suddenly became somewhat strange, and he remained silent.
Was my question a bit abrupt?
"A little."
Su Xi was speechless. Ren Xingheng didn't seem to be joking.
Besides, he helped me out of a tight spot last time, so they shouldn't be enemies.
So, is there something wrong with her asking this question? Is there some taboo she's unaware of?
Since Ren Xingheng didn't want to talk, Su Xi didn't want to force him. Just as she was about to leave, the music for the ball started.
Ren Xingheng then gracefully made an inviting gesture.
Miss Su,
Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?
Su Xi looked around and found that Feng Jingnian had not returned yet, so she nodded and placed her hand in Ren Xingheng's palm.
The man, with gentlemanly elegance, led her onto the dance floor.
Compared to last time, the two cooperated much better this time.
The dance floor was too big and the lighting was dim. After finishing one dance, Su Xi did not notice Feng Jingnian and continued to dance the second dance with Ren Xingheng.
Suddenly, Su Xi sensed someone approaching.
She thought it was Feng Jingnian who had finally come looking for her.
But the moment she turned around and saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face, her pupils contracted sharply.
She stiffly made a few mistakes in the dance steps and almost got her foot stepped on.
Ren Xingheng put his arm around her waist so she wouldn't fall.
Su Xi forgot to even say "thank you," and just held her breath watching the elegant gentleman and the woman calmly dancing next to her.
Sure enough, Feng Jue spoke.
Would you mind switching dance partners?
Su Xi paused.
Ren Xingheng also paused slightly.
Su Xi thought that Feng Jue would treat her like a stranger whenever they met in the future, and she never expected that he would take the initiative to come and exchange dance partners.
So I was completely unprepared.
I had a feeling that the visitor was up to no good.
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