Chapter 248 Even worse than a maidservant
As soon as she entered the living room, Liu Yufeng came down the spiral staircase and her eyes met Su Xi's.
Su Xi could clearly see the hesitation and panic in the woman's eyes.
Liu Yufeng panicked for a moment, then rushed down quickly, raised her fist high, and punched Feng Jinchen hard in the chest.
"Son, you really imprisoned the old lady? And you won't let her see a doctor? How could you do this? You're a beast."
Tell me, when I get old, are you going to pull the plug on my oxygen tube? With your vicious and venomous mind, I'm afraid I won't live to old age; you'll kill me.
You...you're really not even as good as Su Xi. At least she didn't harm anyone, only have issues with her conduct. Jin Chen, are you even human?
Liu Yufeng's fist slammed into the man again, the sound echoing throughout the living room.
As he raised his fist again, Feng Jinchen grabbed it, saying, "Are you ever going to stop?"
Liu Yufeng was startled, but still mustered her courage to advise, "Son, the old lady can't be harmed. Otherwise, you and I will definitely be implicated."
"I know. She won't die." Feng Jinchen's face was full of impatience. He shoved Liu Yufeng aside and pulled Su Xi upstairs.
Su Xi glanced back at Liu Yufeng, who was slumped over with her head down, sighing and unable to see her expression.
Upon entering the bedroom, the family doctor had just finished examining the elderly woman and had a relieved expression on his face. "The rescue was timely, and the elderly woman is not in danger. However, she needs to rest quietly now and should not be disturbed."
Su Xi went over to take a look and saw that the old lady's breathing was becoming more stable and her pale lips were gradually regaining some color. The heart that had been in her throat finally settled down.
"You've seen the person. Come out with me. I have something to tell you."
Upon entering the study, Feng Jinchen grabbed an agreement and tossed it in front of Su Xi, saying, "Sign it."
Su Xi picked up the agreement and her expression changed drastically; she could hardly believe her eyes.
Such a marriage agreement is practically making her his slave. It's one thing to be subservient and obedient, but to have her be available at his beck and call anytime, anywhere, is like treating her like a maidservant.
She's not even as good as a maidservant.
What's the difference between this and a top courtesan in a brothel?
Her fingers nearly crushed the paper as Su Xi stared directly at the man, her chest heaving. "Feng Jinchen, aren't you going too far? Do you think you're the emperor? I'm not even as lowly as a lowly slave in the Imperial Laundry. This kind of agreement has no legal protection whatsoever."
Feng Jinchen remained expressionless. "Didn't you see the last point? Keep it a secret. This is something only heaven, earth, you, and I know; it's just a romantic gesture between my wife and me."
"Once you sign it, you'll be treated to the best food, drinks, and entertainment. You'll be treated like royalty."
Su Xi threw the agreement in the man's face, "I won't sign it."
"If you don't sign, Grandma will die at your hands."
Su Xi's pupils contracted, her face turning pale and then flushed in an instant, as she glared fiercely at the rebellious man opposite her.
The man was clearly insane and capable of anything.
A pen was suddenly shoved into her hand, and the man's slightly cold hand touched her cheek. "Be good, sign it. As long as you don't divorce or betray her, you'll be the young mistress of the Feng family, envied by everyone in Luo City."
Su Xi's hand holding the pen trembled slightly. Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open forcefully.
Su Xi turned around abruptly, and upon seeing who had walked in, a look of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Her eyes lit up immediately, and she rushed forward, "Grandpa, Feng Jinchen, he..."
"Who's your grandfather?" Old Master Feng glanced at Su Xi with disdain, then turned to Feng Jinchen, "What's this woman doing here?"
Seeing that the old man had returned from his business trip, Feng Jinchen's eyes flickered, and he quickly handed over the agreement on the table. "Grandpa, she can't have children at all. Just keep her as a lucky charm. It won't cost much."
The old man glanced at the agreement a few times, and his furious expression gradually softened.
With his grandson's behavior, anyone who marries someone of equal social standing would have to be subservient to them. On the other hand, Su Xi, to put it bluntly, even if he were killed, no one would dare to make a fuss.
There are plenty of babies out there; just send them home for Su Xi to raise. See which one is the most promising and nurture them—that's not impossible.
The old man never allowed anyone to disturb him when he was deep in thought, but Su Xi couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, Feng Jinchen almost killed Grandma and wouldn't let her see a doctor."
He's using Grandma's life to blackmail us; he doesn't care about her life or death at all. He's gone mad; Grandma is now…”
"Shut up." The old man looked at Su Xi with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot. "Jinchen is my grandson. Don't I know my grandson's character? Don't try to sow discord here."
"Grandpa, you can ask Grandma now."
The old man snorted coldly, "Even if she says something, it's because she was angered by you and that unfilial son, and she's just talking nonsense."
"Su Xi, I know exactly what's going on in your head. I don't believe a word you say. Stop making a fool of yourself here."
Seeing that the old man didn't believe her at all, Su Xi almost bit her lower lip until it bled. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Feng Jinchen, who was looking at her with a smug expression. Her face paled.
“Jinchen, it’s okay if you don’t divorce her. But we must add another clause to the agreement.”
"Grandpa, please tell me."
“Cut li”.
Upon hearing those two words, Su Xi's face drained of all color. Feng Jinchen was also visibly shocked.
The old man remained calm. "Only in this way can she keep quiet. Her face is just too attractive. If she still harbors that kind of desire, she'll cheat on you sooner or later."
"If you don't even agree to this, then get a divorce and find someone of equal social standing. I think Bai Luwei is a good match. But you'd better watch your body. If you betray Bai Luwei and the Bai family comes knocking, I won't clean up your mess."
Feng Jinchen clenched his fists involuntarily, a look of struggle flashing across his handsome face, but in the end he nodded, "Okay."
Su Xi staggered slightly, looking at the seemingly respectable man opposite her with a lack of confidence.
I will not agree.
"You'll agree. Don't worry, you'll get an epidural." He couldn't bear to see his beloved woman suffer the same pain as Wu Yaoyao.
The revised agreement was laid out on the table, and Feng Jinchen grabbed Su Xi's hand.
Su Xi kept shrinking back, "I won't sign."
“Xixi, I’m really doing this for your own good. It’s the same whether you sign or leave your fingerprint.” Feng Jinchen grabbed Su Xi’s finger, dipped it in ink, and pressed it onto the signature area.
Just as the handprint was about to be pressed, the door was suddenly kicked open with a "bang".
The door shook and crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust that revealed several bewildered and shocked faces.
The man walked in against the light, making him appear even taller, with longer legs and a more defined waistline.
Seeing Su Xi standing there unharmed, the man visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
“You unfilial son, this is the old house, not a place for you to act recklessly.”
Feng Jue then turned his gaze to the old man, his eyes full of mockery. "Compared to your good grandson, I concede defeat. Instead of criticizing me, you should reflect on whether you have a problem with your upbringing. Otherwise, you might be murdered in your sleep one day without even knowing it."
The old man's face instantly turned grim. Feng Jinchen panicked slightly, "Grandpa, I don't know how..."
Seeing the suspicion and distrust in the old man's eyes, Feng Jinchen's pupils trembled. This Feng Jue, he really knew how to play the divisive game well.
The sound of leather shoes scraping the ground came from behind. Feng Jue walked over step by step, each step as if measured, his gait graceful and beautiful, making it impossible for people to look away.
Finally, the man stopped in front of Su Xi, picked up the document with his long, slender fingers, and couldn't help but laugh out loud after just one glance. "You two, grandfather and granddaughter, are really funny."
Under the glaring gazes of the grandfather and grandson, Feng Jue slowly tore the agreement to shreds and threw the shredded paper at Feng Jinchen's face.
Caught off guard, the man was sprayed all over his head and face; it was an utter humiliation.
Feng Jinchen's face turned liver-colored with anger in an instant. He wanted to rush over regardless of everything, but was stopped by the old man's eyes.
"Su Xi, come with me."
Su Xi hesitated for a moment, but still followed behind Feng Jue.
Feng Jinchen couldn't swallow his anger at his wife being brazenly taken away by another man right in front of him.
He quickly caught up with her, "Xixi, as long as you sign that document, I will immediately perform the surgery on Luochen."
Su Xi paused in her steps.
Feng Jue scoffed, "If you cry wolf too often, you might end up being carried off by the wolf yourself."
Feng Jinchen's face flushed red. Seeing Su Xi about to leave, he threatened in a deep voice, "Xi Xi, only I can save Luo Chen now. If you leave with this man, I can guarantee that no matter how much you try to please me in the future, I will never save your brother again."
Su Xi paused for a moment, then quickened her pace.
This man could even harm his own grandmother; if she still believes he can save Luo Chen, she's a fool.
As soon as I entered the living room, Liu Yufeng suddenly appeared out of nowhere, her eyes wide open. "Su Xi, what do you mean by this? Aren't you going to take care of the old lady?"
The old lady was so good to you, and you're so heartless. Can't you live without a man?
Before Liu Yufeng could catch Su Xi, she was shoved aside by the bodyguard.
Watching Su Xi get into Feng Jue's luxury car and drive away, Liu Yufeng finally snapped out of her daze, got up, and rushed upstairs.
"Dad, son, what exactly is going on? They really don't care about the old lady's life or death, they are not worthy of being human."
"Enough! Shut up!" The old man slammed his cane on the ground. "I think it's you and your son who don't deserve to be called human. I've really gone senile, actually playing along with this charade. If anything really happens to this old woman, I'll make you both pay with your lives."
Liu Yufeng stammered, "Dad, that's my own mother. How could I bear to see her suffer? The fake illness was the result of the family doctor and the special effects makeup artist working together. It had no effect on the old lady's health."
"That would be for the best." The old man looked at Feng Jinchen. "You've made enough of a scene, and I've run out of patience. I'm not in the mood to play along with your nonsense anymore. If you can't get those three things done within three days, you're out of the Feng Group."
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