Chapter 368 Biting off his lips
Su Xi's mind was reeling, filled with Feng Jue's sarcastic remark:
I heard that you publicly claimed that the child in your belly was mine?
It's mine... it's mine...
When Feng Jue asked her so bluntly whether she had publicly said that the child in her belly was his, it was like a slap in the face, and Su Xi froze on the spot.
I almost vaporized on the spot.
I felt ashamed and embarrassed.
Su Xi's face flushed red, her nails almost digging into her fingertips, and she dared not look him in the eye.
A low, mocking laugh reached his ears. Without a doubt, it belonged to Feng Jue.
Su Xi paused, stiffened her neck, and looked directly at Feng Jue, only to see cold-bloodedness and icy in his eyes.
For some reason, she suddenly felt a surge of anger. She no longer felt ashamed.
It should be Feng Jue who should be ashamed.
When she was falsely accused of theft, he not only didn't plead for her, but after learning the truth, he didn't come to help her clear her name either. And to make matters worse, he also lured away Su Mo, the person who could clear her name.
It was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, but it put her in a deadly predicament.
Actually, she could overlook all of these things.
As intelligent as Feng Jue is, he must know very well that her public declaration that the child in her womb was his was merely an excuse made in desperation.
Otherwise, she would have been stripped and searched in public.
Furthermore, she has already clarified the matter afterward. It is unlikely to negatively impact Feng Jue's reputation.
She never expected that he would actually come to question her.
That's absolutely vicious.
She never imagined that the word "vicious" would be used to describe Feng Jue.
She knew there was a saying that was very true—when I care about you, I treat you like a treasure; when I don't care about you, I treat you like trash and discard you like worn-out shoes.
However, Feng Jue not only abandoned her like a worn-out shoe, but also took advantage of her misfortune and tried to kill her, which is somewhat morally depraved.
If only I had known this would happen...
She should have waited until he forcibly kissed her multiple times.
I bit off his lips.
The more Su Xi thought about it, the angrier she became, trembling with anger.
But the man's gaze was deep and still, like a calm well. He clearly saw her vulnerability and frustration, yet he remained completely unmoved.
It was as if, in his eyes, she was no different from a stray dog on the street who had been wronged.
In an instant, Su Xi clearly felt her heart cracking, and a stinging pain spread and filled her brain.
She could hardly believe that this was the same man who had cornered her and forcibly kissed her just days before.
It's hard to imagine that this is the same man who saved her from the operating table just a few days ago.
Such a drastic change suggests that they have found new prey.
It's probably Su Mo.
They are indeed a perfect match.
The old love can never compete with the new love; this is truly an eternal truth.
Su Xi ultimately succumbed to the challenge of eye contact, a bitter smile playing on her lips.
She could only explain politely, "I'm sorry, it was just a temporary measure in a moment of desperation. And I clarified it afterward. I promise it will never happen again."
"That's good. However, although Miss Su has clarified the situation, rumors have still spread and have had a negative impact on my reputation. I reserve the right to pursue legal action against you."
What? !
Su Xi paused, then suddenly widened her eyes and looked at Feng Jue.
This man is indeed ruthless.
This means we've completely broken ties with her.
Seeing the disbelief and resentment in the woman's eyes, Feng Jue slightly curled the corners of his lips, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.
"What? Can't I sue you?"
I heard that you, Miss Su, are going to sue me, your savior, for indecent assault?
I was merely imitating you. Miss Su, you wouldn't be so hypocritical as to allow the powerful to set fires while forbidding the common people to even light lamps, would you?
Upon hearing this, Su Xi's face paled, and she was speechless.
She paused, then suddenly remembered something and explained in advance, "I didn't want to ride this private jet. Feng Jinchen forced me to."
After saying that, she breathed a small sigh of relief. Given Feng Jue's current vengeful nature, he'd probably soon be making fun of her for shamelessly trying to hitch a ride on his plane.
She made it clear beforehand that even if it looked bad, it would be smaller.
Hearing Su Xi's words, Feng Jue chuckled softly, his gaze towards her somewhat subtle.
It was a sarcastic, mocking look—definitely not a friendly one.
"If you don't believe me, you can confront him."
"I'm not that free."
"Just please don't spread any more lewd rumors about me, Miss Su."
After Feng Jue finished speaking, he glanced at Su Xi and then turned and left.
Feng Jingnian returned with coffee as soon as Feng Jue left.
Su Xi's long eyelashes trembled. Feng Jue had just left, and he returned almost immediately. She felt there was something fishy about it.
It was as if Feng Jingnian had waited specifically for Feng Jue to make things difficult for her before coming over.
In the past, no matter if Feng Jue was in a rage or wreaking havoc, Feng Jingnian would have rushed to her aid without hesitation. But now…
Indeed, all crows are black, and men can change.
Fortunately, their marriage certificate was fake.
Since he has changed his mind, he probably doesn't want her to stay by his side anymore. She can repay him for donating bone marrow to her brother in another way.
After I return to China, I'll have a proper talk with Feng Jingnian about this.
Let's part ways amicably.
Feng Jingnian handed the brewed coffee to Su Xi, saying, "Xi Xi, this is your favorite flavor."
Su Xi withdrew her hand and did not take it.
She turned to look at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, but her words were directed at Feng Jingnian.
"Drinking too much coffee is bad for pregnant women. I only drink coffee to stay awake so I can help you manage the company; I don't actually like coffee."
Upon hearing this, Feng Jingnian paused, his slender fingers gripping the coffee cup tightened, and his eyes held a complex and unpredictable expression.
After a long pause, he finally spoke, "You've certainly had a tough few months. But you've gotten the hang of the company's basic projects and management concepts. Now we can consider hiring a professional manager to help manage things, which will also lighten your workload."
"……Um."
Su Xi clearly didn't want to be disturbed anymore.
Feng Jingnian stopped talking, poured another glass of warm water, and placed it on the small table in front of Su Xi. Then he left with the cup of coffee.
Hearing the man leave, Su Xi turned around and saw only the slightly swaying drawn curtain and the bland, tasteless lukewarm water in front of her.
In the past, Feng Jingnian would have been much more patient. At the very least, he would have handed her warm water and watched her drink a few sips before he felt at ease.
At least say "get some rest" when you leave, regardless of whether she responds or not.
Sure enough, everything changed.
That's fine too.
She only dates men for procreation, and she already has a seed in her belly.
So now men are something that is dispensable to her.
She has money and free time, children to keep her company, but no man. She is actually looking forward to her future life.
The plane landed in Los Angeles soon after.
The luxurious extended Lincoln took them directly to the Feng family's old residence.
Apart from Feng Jue, the others sat in the living room for a while before being allowed to go to the ward after learning that Old Master Feng had woken up.
Feng Jinchen was furious. Why could Feng Jue go to the ward first, while they had to wait for the old man to wake up?
He glanced at Feng Hanhai. The latter only gave him a "stay calm" look.
Wu Yaoyao barely uttered a word after getting off the plane, her heart pounding in her chest.
Who will live and who will die at this Feast at Hongmen?
Success or failure hinges on this moment.
Feng Jingnian, however, remained expressionless, gently embracing and protecting Su Xi.
Su Xi was somewhat lost in thought, deliberately walking at the very back. She felt like she was just there to make up the numbers, that she shouldn't have come at all.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the ward, Old Master Feng's pair of sharp eyes, though sickly, still carried the imposing aura of a superior, swept around the room, his gaze precisely locking onto Su Xi, and finally settling on her abdomen.
Su Xi frowned but remained silent.
Feng Jinchen naturally knew what the old man was thinking. He probably thought that the child in Su Xi's belly might be his, which was why he looked at Su Xi a few more times.
However, the old man didn't seem to be in good condition, so he naturally wouldn't say outright that Su Xi's child wasn't his, lest it worsen the old man's illness.
But something just felt off. Even if the old man wanted to see his great-grandson, he should have looked at Wu Yaoyao first.
Perhaps the old man favored Su Xi a little more, but he didn't mind.
Sure enough, after lingering on Su Xi's abdomen for a few seconds, the old man's gaze slowly swept over Wu Yaoyao.
Instead of looking at Wu Yaoyao's abdomen, he stared straight into her eyes, his sharp gaze almost capable of piercing several bloody holes in her body.
Wu Yaoyao was so frightened that she could almost hear her own heartbeat. She smiled on the outside, but in her heart she kept cursing the old bastard to die quickly.
Just when Wu Yaoyao could barely bear the pressure, the old man finally looked away and slowly spoke.
"I always thought I was in good health, but I never expected... so it's time to announce my will."
Actually, I'd already drafted a rough will, just needed some minor revisions. I've already calculated the compatibility of Su Xi's unborn child with my birth chart; it's compatible. I plan to leave a portion of my inheritance to her unborn child, which is also a way of praying for my own well-being.
The moment the words left his mouth, the room fell silent.
Feng Jinchen suddenly glanced at his father, his eyes filled with resentment.
When did the old man become so superstitious? Why should the family fortune be given to that bastard for no reason?
However, the money belongs to the old man, and he has absolute say in it.
Besides, the old man only said he would give that bastard child an inheritance, but he didn't say how much. It might just be a few million that doesn't matter much, and it's not worth getting angry, lest they anger the old man.
In a fit of anger, the old man could easily reduce their inheritance by just a word.
So no one spoke up.
Although Su Xi was somewhat surprised, she was too tired to talk much.
And free money is free money, so why not take it?
Besides, this money isn't for her; it's for the child in her womb. Whether or not she accepts the money will ultimately be up to her child.
She respects the baby's choice.
Seeing that no one objected, Grandpa Feng nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Wu Yaoyao.
Noticing that sharp gaze, Wu Yaoyao tensed up.
“I consulted a master about the child in Wu Yaoyao’s belly. He said that his fate is incompatible with mine and he has no right to inherit.”
What?
The moment the words left his mouth, a murmur of surprise filled the room.
Upon hearing this, Feng Jinchen immediately became anxious and was about to object when Feng Hanhai pulled him back and shook his head.
Feng Jinchen was taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.
The inheritance pie is only so big. The unborn younger generation will only receive a tiny bit of the inheritance. If the old man takes back that tiny bit, then his share of the inheritance will be a little larger, which is not a big deal.
In short, you absolutely must not anger the old man at this time. You should try your best to show filial piety so that you can gain greater benefits for yourself.
The old man continued, "And Wu Yaoyao, you promised me last time that you wouldn't touch Su Xi, but what happened?"
Fearing that Wu Yaoyao would implicate him, Feng Jinchen quickly and respectfully explained.
“Grandpa, Su Xi is perfectly fine. It was Yao Yao who lost a kidney. Since Yao Yao isn’t pursuing the matter, we’ve settled things. Please don’t be angry.”
Wu Yaoyao remained silent throughout, her eyes fixed intently on the subtle expressions on the old man's face.
Seeing that he was really going to speak frankly at this moment and put her to death, Wu Yaoyao gritted her teeth.
Strike first and you'll be in trouble; strike later and you'll suffer. She had no choice but to take the risk.
She subtly gave a wink to Dr. Xiao, who was standing next to the old man.
A flicker of struggle crossed Dr. Xiao's eyes, but meeting Wu Yaoyao's threatening gaze, he coughed and could only say,
"Grandpa, you can't say so much all at once, it's not good for your recovery. Have some pre-rain Longjing tea to soothe your throat."
Grandpa Feng cherished his life very much, so he naturally listened to the doctor. He then drank a cup of pre-Qingming Longjing tea in a few gulps.
Dr. Xiao casually handed the empty teacup, tea leaves and all, to his assistant. The assistant, carrying the cup and some other medical waste, walked out without a second thought.
I'll find a place to destroy it.
Wu Yaoyao lowered her eyes, concealing the shrewd calculation in them.
All the pre-rain Longjing tea that had been treated with chemicals has been disposed of.
The cup in front of me has been spiked with a potent toxin; once it's finished, that's it. The tea leaves have now been completely destroyed, so no one will suspect her.
After drinking the Longjing tea, Grandpa Feng continued to look at Wu Yaoyao.
“Wu Yaoyao, I told you that as long as you behave yourself, I won’t pursue the matter with you. Now you’ve brought this on yourself.”
"Grandpa, Yao Yao lost a kidney because of Su Xi, and she is now carrying the Feng family's child. Please forgive her this time."
Besides, which charlatan said my son's fate is incompatible with yours? He's absolutely talking nonsense."
Old Master Feng looked at Feng Jinchen with a hint of pity.
What do you know?
You don't know anything.
If you knew the truth, you'd probably want to punish this woman even more than I do.
Feng Jinchen was taken aback. His suspicion of Wu Yaoyao was fleeting, and he felt that his grandfather was getting senile before his death.
The old man looked at Wu Yaoyao with sharp eyes, as if it were a final judgment.
"Do you know that Wu Kang, the arsonist who set fire to the Feng family's pharmaceutical factory, causing multiple injuries and deaths?"
The last question was naturally directed at Feng Jinchen.
Feng Jinchen was immediately stunned.
Wu Yaoyao quickly retorted, deliberately speaking slowly.
To stall for time,
“Grandpa, Wu Kang is indeed my distant cousin, but what era are we living in? Do we still have to punish each other for our mistakes?”
"Yes, Grandpa, Yao Yao knows nothing about what Wu Kang did. Even if one's own parents make mistakes, it has nothing to do with their children, let alone an insignificant cousin?"
Seeing that Feng Jinchen was actually speaking up for Wu Yaoyao like an idiot, even Old Master Feng thought that this husky was so stupid that it didn't seem like a member of the Feng family.
He was about to say something
Suddenly I felt the muscles at the corner of my mouth twitch, and then the entire corner of my mouth tilted in one direction.
He tried to speak, but his mouth wouldn't obey him at all.
Is he going to become paralyzed on one side?
The old man's eyes were filled with fear.
Dr. Xiao quickly said, "Don't worry, sir. This is just because you've been talking too much. It's normal. You'll be fine after a rest."
The old man was finally somewhat relieved.
Dr. Xiao added, "This discomfort will disappear in about fifteen minutes. Everyone, please leave for a moment and let the old man rest."
The others were relieved and left the ward for the living room.
Only Feng Jue remained, sitting motionless in his armchair.
Dr. Xiao moved his lips, but dared not confront this living devil directly, so he remained silent.
Feng Jue staying behind shouldn't have any impact on the upcoming plans.
Fifteen minutes passed quickly.
A glint of light flashed in Dr. Xiao's eyes.
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