Chapter 95 It's Absolutely Necessary
Lin Yao choked.
Discussing this kind of topic with her godfather was awkward enough, and she didn't know how to explain it, so she just murmured, "He...he promised me, he definitely won't be with Jiang Qiran...I believe him..."
Pei Yizhong was so angry he felt dizzy. He nodded and said, "Okay, you wait, I'll give you a live stream of the whole thing in a bit."
He tucked the gun into his waistband, turned around with a fuming look on his face, and walked away.
The driver didn't dare say a word, fearing that if the general got angry, he would be the one to be shot.
Lin Yao sat at home for half an hour, feeling like time was dragging on forever, but still managed to send a message to Xie Xingchen.
【01】: Where are you now?
[xxc]: I'll be leaving in a bit at the birthday party hall.
I wasn't lying.
Lin Yao thought to himself that Xie Xingchen must have his own ideas.
With Xie Hengzhi hosting such a grand banquet, and Yun Qing repeatedly emphasizing that nothing should go wrong, could Xie Xingchen bear the consequences if he didn't follow their instructions?
He hesitated for a few seconds, then dialed the number. The call was answered instantly, and the background noise was quite loud.
Xie Xingchen walked to the window, his usually composed expression softening slightly: "What's wrong?"
"You... your dad prepared a birthday party for you, and you're just going to run off like this? Is that appropriate?" Lin Yao asked tentatively.
"What, afraid I'll get beaten up?" Xie Xingchen was sitting in the lounge, with a bespoke suit hanging next to him. His eyes fell on Jiang Qiran, who was putting on makeup. "Don't worry, I'll be there right on time."
The more he said this, the more flustered Lin Yao became.
He didn't know what Xie Xingchen's plan was, but it was definitely very rebellious and shocking. He was afraid to tell Xie Xingchen because he couldn't be sure of the consequences, fearing that it would involve him more.
What if it fails?
He had experienced Xie Hengzhi's methods firsthand; his extremely oppressive style was not something that could be easily overcome by children like them who could resist even slightly.
Lin Yao moved his lips, saying meaningfully, "Xie Xingchen, no matter what, I hope you have a happy birthday."
Xie Xingchen noticed that something was wrong with him: "What's wrong? What happened?"
There were only a handful of people in the area who knew the truth, and he didn't think Cheng Boyan and Pei Yizhong would tell Lin Yao.
"No, I'm just curious what I'm going to do at your place tonight?" Lin Yao said, his lips pursed. "Don't actually ask me to do that kind of... thing."
Xie Xingchen smiled, his annoyed mood easing slightly: "You're worried about this? Then I'll have to do something to fulfill your wish."
"Don't impose your filthy thoughts on me," Lin Yao cursed. "I'm hanging up."
Hearing that the other person's emotions had returned to normal, Xie Xingchen breathed a sigh of relief and said in a low voice, "Okay, see you later."
As soon as he hung up the phone, Jiang Qiran slowly turned around and looked at him resentfully: "You really don't even hide your true feelings anymore. Have some shame, you scumbag."
...I've been called a scumbag more times recently than in the previous eighteen years combined.
"I'll ask you one more time, is it okay to marry anyone?" Xie Xingchen didn't answer, but asked him very seriously.
Jiang Qiran leaned back lazily in his swivel chair, his expression indifferent: "Yeah, is there a difference? For example, you have no feelings for me at all."
Xie Xingchen nodded: "Okay."
Jiang Qiran frowned, extremely vigilant, fearing that this guy would do something shocking: "Don't leave me to face the reporters alone later, Xie Xingchen. Have some decency. I really don't want to be the only one making headlines for something so embarrassing."
"Don't worry, it won't happen," Xie Xingchen said in a low voice.
There was a knock at the door. He went to open it and saw Xie Hengzhi and Director Cheng, followed by the well-dressed Cheng Boyan.
"How do you feel?" Xie Hengzhi looked at the two who were about to get engaged, a satisfied expression on his face. "Xiao Jiang looks great in this white suit, you two are a perfect match."
Jiang Qiran gave a perfunctory smile: "I don't feel anything."
Xie Xingchen gave a forced smile: "It's just like that."
Both of them looked like they were attending a funeral.
"What kind of attitude is that?" Xie Hengzhi said meaningfully, "You're nineteen years old. Don't act like a child. Get engaged soon and settle down so you can get promoted in the military sooner. You have a lot of important things to do. Little romances are just for fun."
They understood each other implicitly; although no names were mentioned, they all knew they were talking about Lin Yao.
The atmosphere suddenly plummeted to freezing point.
Xie Xingchen kept a straight expression and remained silent.
Cheng Boyan, true to his usual nonchalant self, chuckled and said, "Oh dear, don't talk so somberly on such a joyous occasion. I'll chat with the groom. I've never attended an engagement of someone my age before, so I'll learn from their experience and do the same next time."
He quickly signaled to his father with his eyes to get the alliance leader away.
Xie Hengzhi's expression softened a bit: "Look how conscientious Bo Yan is. Keep an eye on him for me, make sure nothing goes wrong."
"Don't worry, Uncle, I'll keep my eyes open while on guard duty."
As soon as Cheng Boyan saw the two leave, the smile on his face immediately faded. He grabbed Xie Xingchen's wrist, turned his head and said, "Come on, have a smoke with me."
The two stood on the terrace. Xie Xingchen stared blankly at the time on his watch, watching each second tick by.
Cheng Boyan handed him a cigarette, his expression a little wistful: "Did you see that bunch of guards outside? You really can't escape, brother. Why don't you retreat now? I'll cover for you."
"It's alright." Xie Xingchen knew his father's style all too well. "He won't let his guard down against me until the very last second. If we retreat now, he'll just drag me back immediately."
Cheng Boyan sighed again: "This is even more difficult than when I pretended to be stupid before."
Being in such a family means facing hardships and compromises. Those who enjoy money and power must bear the corresponding loss of freedom and control; there is no solution.
Xie Xingchen asked again, "Have you seen Uncle Pei?"
"I just saw him. He was holding a phone and gesturing about something, wandering around." Cheng Boyan warned seriously, "When he sat down, he had a gun tucked into his waistband. Maybe he's not here to shoot you."
Xie Xingchen: "........."
Forget it, he'll apologize to his father-in-law by kneeling down after this is over.
At that moment, Pei Yizhong, with his video on, walked around the venue and said to the person on the other end of the camera, "See? He's in the lounge right now. He has no intention of having a future with you. Forget it, let's find someone else, okay?"
Lin Yao's fingers twitched slightly.
To say that you completely don't care would be a lie.
The entire venue was high and suspended, meticulously covered with light blue roses, creating a dreamy and beautiful atmosphere. The photos at the entrance were also a perfect match; he and Jiang Qiran were a perfect couple in terms of appearance and family background.
But what about him? He had nothing.
Alone and alone, with only a slow-witted heart, I only now belatedly realize the other person's importance, without even having a proper chance to confess my feelings.
What if, what if he can't escape?
After all, such an action is tantamount to directly breaking ties with one's family.
This matter cannot be handled by Xie Xingchen. If someone must step forward to take responsibility, then let him take it.
Lin Yao suddenly stood up and said in a low voice, "I'm coming over now."
Pei Yizhong was stunned, a little taken aback: "What are you doing here? Do you have to hear him admit it himself before you'll give up?"
No, that's not how it works.
Lin Yao lowered his eyes, feeling his heart being squeezed together, his internal organs aching terribly. Before hanging up, he whispered, "I want to see him, I want to ask him what he thinks."
Although we agreed to meet at eight o'clock, I really couldn't wait even a second longer.
It was difficult to hail a taxi in the villa area on the mountain, so he reluctantly called the most expensive private car and hurried towards the banquet. But around 6 p.m., the traffic was terrible.
Lin Yao urged, "Can we take another route? I'm really in a hurry."
"You're definitely going to be late if you leave at this time." The driver looked at the navigation. "At the fastest, I'll get you there by seven."
Lin Yao was deathly pale, his fingertips embedded in the ring box, he had never felt so miserable.
In the past eighteen years, the only thing he had ever received was something unique from Xie Xingchen, like the Wishing Island crystal in his hand. He never thought that there was anything that could be obtained by making a wish, but now he had it.
He wanted Xie Xingchen.
It is non-negotiable, it is absolutely necessary.
At 6:59, Lin Yao arrived at the banquet hall and heard the emcee's voice broadcast throughout the venue through the loudspeaker.
"Let us turn our eager gaze toward the doorway and toward the engaged couple, Xie Xingchen and Jiang Qiran."
The stadium lights dimmed, and two silhouettes, one black and one white, appeared in the center. Lin Yao stood at the side door, his face ashen.
Am I late?
He clenched the wedding rings in his palm, a mist suddenly rose before his eyes, and an endless bitterness spread to his heart, his mind filled with one thought screaming.
Go rob it.
We can't just give him away to someone else like that.
The lights suddenly shone on, startling Lin Yao so much that he closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them again, just as he was about to rush forward, his wrist was suddenly grabbed.
She was pulled into an incredibly warm embrace.
"Yaoyao, what are you doing here?"
The familiar pronunciation echoed in his ears, and Lin Yao felt as if he were hallucinating; his heart stopped beating.
He saw on the stage that the tall Alpha reached out and grabbed the back of the Omega's neck, tilting his head to kiss him.
Jiang Qiran looked at Xie Yunhuai in front of him, his body like a puppet with steel nails driven into it, his limbs stiff and unable to move.
Lin Yao struggled out of the embrace and turned around, only to see the person who should have been on stage right in front of him, looking at him with concern: "Were you scared? Why did you come here?"
He absolutely had to have it, and he couldn't get it.
Lin Yao's nose tingled, and his eyes welled up with tears, but his tone remained arrogant.
"Xie Xingchen, I'm here to steal your bride."
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