Chapter 68 A Lesson: "Don't, don't take it off..."
The entire side hall was completely quiet. The few guests who had been lounging around had left long ago, just before the event was about to begin, and the remaining waiters had all just left as well.
So only the two people in the corner remained in the hall, one sitting and one squatting.
The tall man was bent over, gripping the girl's hand tightly, looking somewhat defeated.
Anyone in the main hall would be speechless with astonishment at this scene.
Because this man had just appeared in the main hall, everyone, whether they knew him or not, learned his identity from a few words of explanation. Both Zhongtian Group and Hangzhou Research Institute already possessed extremely wealthy backgrounds, not to mention he was a member of the Xing family—a status that ordinary people could never achieve in their entire lives.
This person, who had been showered with compliments, was now kneeling on one knee in front of an unknown girl, speaking to her in a humble manner.
Those who know him well know that he never uses his background or status to intimidate others, and he never frequents such places of fame and fortune. Compared to the many young masters in the compound, he is incredibly low-key, with no bad habits, and he doesn't like to show his face, focusing solely on his research. This has led to many people not recognizing him. But Young Master Xing is Young Master Xing after all; in the entire city of Hangzhou, probably no one has ever seen him so humble.
Xing Ze felt a surge of anger and realized he had never felt so frustrated before.
It was her first time dating, and she was determined to go back to Hangzhou with him. But overnight, she was dumped with just six words, and he disappeared. She sat there heartbroken for half a day, but she still couldn't let go. So she painstakingly found out the reason for his departure from a bunch of excuses and chased after him all the way back. While under pressure from the research institute, she personally helped him solve those old, messy problems.
He originally planned to teach Mu Tingyu a lesson, let her make a fuss on her own, and then pick her up when she was tired of causing trouble.
But I was so helpless. I couldn't help it when I saw her cry. I couldn't bear to see her suffer any grievances. That night I went to see her because I was in a bad mood. But when I came to my senses, I had already gotten off the bus and was standing in front of her.
He hadn't expected to meet her so soon.
She's timid, stubborn, and single-minded. When faced with something she can't solve, her first reaction isn't to ask him for help, but to distance herself from him. None of that matters. He's capable of indulging her now; there's no rush to bring this little bird back.
He thought that once he had resolved everything and had no more worries, she would have no reason to run away, and then he would settle accounts with her properly.
Until he saw another man appear next to Mu Tingyu.
That man looked so much like him, so much so that just seeing Mu Tingyu smile at him made him feel terribly uncomfortable.
He then realized that if she wanted, many people would come into her life, and he was not the only option.
This girl always seems to be smiling at everyone, but she's also the most carefree. No one knows what she's thinking, and she seems to care about nothing. One second she's saying she loves him the most in the world, and the next she can stab him in the heart and leave without saying goodbye; one second she's clinging to him dependently, and the next she's cutting ties with him, saying it's not right to break up, her actions are cold and almost ruthless.
Even the weather forecast isn't as unpredictable as her, and she loves to lie; she never tells the truth.
Xing Ze had no idea what she was thinking, or even how much he meant to her.
He dared not gamble, so he could only swallow his anger, lower his stance to the lowest possible level, and personally ask for her apology. All his previous thoughts were thrown to the winds; now he just wanted to hold her firmly in his grasp to prevent her from going out and philandering again.
“Listen to me,” he looked up at her and said softly, “Don’t be angry with me, okay? I’ll help you handle the rest.”
After listening, Mu Tingyu bit her lip and shook her head under his gaze.
"........"
Xing Ze was surprised that even after he had given in so much, this little rascal still didn't know how to back down. He frowned deeply and asked, "Why are you shaking your head?"
"......."
With tears still in her eyes, Mu Tingyu slowly withdrew her hand and asked in a low voice, "...Was the shuttle bus I encountered at the airport that night arranged by you?"
The question was so abrupt that he paused for a moment before answering, "Yes."
"Were those rumors that suddenly disappeared online, and the Weibo post that the big blogger retweeted, also orchestrated by you?"
He admitted it readily: "Yes."
"..." Mu Tingyu's eyes were red as she whispered, "You're more capable than I imagined. Did you spend a lot of money?"
"......."
"What are you thinking about now?" Xing Ze's tone turned fierce. "Are you thinking about how to pay me back again?"
“…No.” She choked up for a moment and said, “…I just feel so useless, in the end I still need you to help me.”
Xing Ze became furious when he heard her speak in a tone that completely distanced her from him, and questioned her, "Is it shameful for me to help you?"
Mu Tingyu shook her head and asked, "Then, how much do you know about me?"
Xing Ze thought to himself, "Your birth certificate is lying in my email. Chen Jiadong is reliable; he's thoroughly searched for all the information that's recorded." Now, Xing Ze is probably the person in the world who knows her background best.
But he knew that would scare her away, so he frowned and said, "I know everything you've been hiding from me."
"......."
Mu Tingyu assumed he had seen the news online, sniffed, and said, "You saw the interview, didn't you?"
"Actually, my aunt is even more disgusting in real life. You can't imagine what kind of person she is. If she knew you existed, she would definitely stop at nothing to ask you for money, go to your workplace, or use her old tricks to spread rumors, etc. It's the kind of method that's extremely disgusting... She will affect you, and she might even affect Sister En..."
“I asked Lawyer Jiang, and he said that in the current situation, the only option is to put her in jail for about three years. But after three years, when she comes out, she will still be endlessly harassing us, and she might even become more insane. She has nothing to lose, but how can I gamble with you all?”
Mu Tingyu raised her hand to wipe her chin, then continued, "I can't imagine what would happen if she made a scene. My small art studio was already being insulted like that. I don't want you all to be affected by me. This is something that can't be resolved..."
Mu Tingyu opened her heart to him, and he seemed to be listening very attentively, just looking at her quietly without saying a word.
“So,” she said clearly, swallowing hard the bitterness in her throat, her voice hoarse, “…So you shouldn’t like me anymore. I was drunk and not thinking clearly that night. Can you just pretend you never saw me today? Let’s just leave it at that…”
"Like this?" Xing Ze suddenly interrupted her, his voice cold. "Like what?"
"I......."
Before she could speak, the man in front of her suddenly stood up and shoved her heavily against the back of the sofa.
She opened her eyes wide in astonishment.
The next second, shadows fell, along with a deluge of kisses and bites.
"Hmm..."
She winced in pain, and tears that had been welling up in her eyes finally rolled down her cheeks.
Xing Ze pressed her down on the sofa, one hand supporting the back of her head, the other gripping her delicate neck. His movements were fierce and merciless; he knelt beside her legs, the fabric of his suit trousers and evening dress intertwined, appearing inseparable.
Mu Tingyu quickly couldn't take it anymore and reached out to push him hard.
They kissed countless times, including passionate ones like this. Whenever she couldn't take it anymore, she would push him away with a bit of force. At that point, Xing Ze would soften his grip or stop and wait for her to catch her breath.
But today he seemed determined to ignore her, disregarding her resistance, grabbing her to prevent her from running away, kissing and biting her lips and tongue repeatedly, his actions carrying a strong sense of punishment and obvious anger.
Mu Tingyu felt numb and painful from his kisses, so she reached out and punched his shoulder a few times.
Xing Ze endured it, and then kissed her even deeper while gripping her neck.
"......."
She had no choice, and couldn't bear to bite him, so she could only look at his tightly closed eyes and shed tears of grievance. The tears slid down her cheeks and fell onto his hand with a "plop".
"......."
Xing Ze's Adam's apple bobbed heavily, and he released her.
He looked at the girl, panting heavily, and at her swollen, pitiful lips that he had bitten, and his eyes were filled with melancholy.
"Mu Tingyu," he called her name coldly.
The girl's eyes were misty as she looked at him blankly.
“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you just said,” he warned, “but you’re not allowed to say such nonsense again.”
Mu Tingyu was stunned by the kiss and her mind went blank. She couldn't understand why she, who was so understanding and considerate of him, was being lectured by him.
She licked her lips, winced in pain, and said in a trembling voice, "But...but I was telling the truth..."
Xing Ze's eyes blazed with anger, and his voice grew colder, "What? You think you can push me away by saying these things? And then what? Continue to be bullied by your aunt like a pitiful wretch?"
"Why do you say that to me..." Mu Tingyu said, feeling wronged, her lips pursed. "This isn't the life I wanted. I've already tried my best..."
“…” Xing Ze took a deep breath. “Can’t you trust me? I’ll help you solve everything. Just be good and stay with me, okay? Why do you always say those kinds of things to upset me?”
"I'm not your pet, why do you always expect me to behave?"
She protested indignantly, "And how are you going to solve this? If she goes crazy, can you stop her? What if she spreads rumors about you all too? What if the impact is huge? What if your company's stock market value drops? Can I afford to take responsibility for that?"
"—She doesn't have that chance anymore."
Mu Tingyu was taken aback: "...What?"
Xing Ze straightened up and looked down at her.
At this moment, his imposing aura was fully revealed, his indifferent eyes carrying an innate sense of superiority.
“She doesn’t have that chance,” Xing Ze said calmly. “She’s already in the detention center. The trial will start in a week, and after the trial, she’ll stay in prison until she dies.”
"..." Mu Tingyu opened her mouth in astonishment, and after a long while, she managed to utter a single syllable, "Huh?"
Her grievances were firmly shut down, leaving only shock.
Xing Ze said, "She won't bother you anymore."
In reality, the court hearing was just a formality. If he really wanted to resolve the matter quickly, he wouldn't have needed to go through all this trouble.
But he had to give the deceased couple some closure. Although they had never met, they were, after all, her parents.
—As for her words.
Xing Ze stared at Mu Tingyu's still shocked face and gently wiped away the tears on her face.
She doesn't need to know these things.
Mu Tingyu was stunned for a long time before she finally spoke blankly, "When...and with what reason did you extort 20,000 yuan from me...?"
“She also committed other crimes,” Xing Ze said lightly, “which could add up to a sentence of several decades.”
"Is that so...?" Mu Tingyu still couldn't believe it, and asked again, "When did you... sigh!"
Xing Ze had no patience to listen to her anymore, so he reached out and picked her up.
She struggled for a moment: "Why are you hugging me all of a sudden?"
Xing Ze glanced at her, said nothing, and walked straight outside.
She shifted restlessly again and asked, "Where...where are you going? Put me down and walk by yourself..."
Xing Ze held her with one arm, reached out and took off her slippers, throwing them on the ground.
“............”
Mu Tingyu stared in disbelief: "What are you doing...?"
Xing Ze continued walking down the stairs without stopping, heading towards the end of the corridor, his tone indifferent: "Upstairs."
"What are you going upstairs for? Wait a minute..." Mu Tingyu clung to his shoulder, turned around and looked at the comfortable coral fleece shoes, and quickly said, "Why did you throw my shoes? What am I going to wear later?"
She wanted to wear it home.
The floor was covered with a thick velvet carpet, and shoes walked on it silently. The only sound was the chatter coming from the closed doors of the main banquet hall.
Xing Ze said, "There won't be a time for you to put on your shoes later."
Mu Tingyu watched him stop in front of the elevator at the end of the corridor and press the up button.
Before he could react, the elevator doors opened, and he walked straight in and pressed the button for the top floor.
What is the top floor? Is it a place to rest?
She instinctively sensed a hint of danger, struggled slightly, and asked, "You still haven't told me when you called the police, when Lin Yulan was arrested, why didn't you tell me? Did she confess...?"
"—Speak again."
Xing Ze interrupted her coldly, "I'll carry you to the main hall and kiss you in front of everyone."
“.......
Mu Tingyu shrank back slightly after being scolded.
Xing Ze held her as they waited for the elevator, silent, his profile taut. A dim beam of light shone down into the elevator, obscuring his eyes in the shadows.
Mu Tingyu nervously gripped the edge of his suit collar, knowing he was still angry.
To be precise, he had been angry from the moment they met.
To be honest, she wasn't afraid of him getting angry because he was easy to coax. She could just hug him, kiss him, act cute, or shed a few tears, and he wouldn't be able to handle her.
But now the situation seems to be a little different.
Xing Ze carried her out of the elevator. The top floor was decorated in a European style, looking magnificent. Along the corridor were rooms with room numbers, which should be guest rooms.
He took a few steps forward, randomly picked a room, and took out a card from somewhere, swiping it on the door.
The door opened with a "beep," and he used his foot to push it open, carried her into the room, and placed her on the bed.
Mu Tingyu propped herself up and subconsciously observed the room. It seemed to be a suite with two or three rooms. The bed was huge; she felt she could roll around in it twice without any problem. There was also a very large floor-to-ceiling window that almost filled one wall of the room.
She had just shifted her position on the bed, wanting to see the night view outside the window, when she saw Xing Ze pick up the remote control from the coffee table next to him and press a few buttons.
The curtains that had been hanging quietly on both sides began to slowly close.
Xing Ze turned around, and the bedside lamp cast a shadow on his broad shoulders and back, making him look very imposing.
He reached out and began to unbutton his suit jacket slowly and deliberately. His fingers were long and strong, and the way he unbuttoned the jacket was a sight to behold. Mu Tingyu sat back on the bed, somewhat mesmerized.
He took off his suit jacket and threw it on the ground, then reached out and tugged at his tie.
Mu Tingyu had never seen him wear such clothes before, and only now was she able to see him up close. Moreover, the first thing she saw was such a wonderful undressing scene, which made her swallow hard.
So, so sexy...
But Xing Ze only unbuttoned the first button of his shirt and didn't take it off any further. He stepped forward and grabbed her ankle.
Before she could react, she was suddenly pulled and fell backward onto the bed.
The man's tall figure loomed over her, and a kiss instantly landed on her neck, his breath hot.
The neck is the most vulnerable area, with thin and delicate skin; you can even feel the dryness of your lips.
"Hmm..."
Mu Tingyu flinched sensitively, involuntarily narrowing her eyes and instinctively stopping her, saying, "Wait, wait..."
Xing Ze seemed not to hear her words. While kissing her, he swiftly reached out and lifted her skirt.
Only then did she realize the danger and tried to push herself back with her arms, but her thighs were firmly grabbed.
Xing Ze lowered his eyes and expressionlessly reached his hand inside.
"No, no! My..." she cried out, quickly reaching out to block, but it was too late.
His movements were incredibly forceful and irresistible. He easily lifted her body, grabbed the edge of the small piece of fabric in his hand, and ripped it off.
"......."
He quickly grabbed the piece of fabric, the white lace trim intertwining with his fingers, carrying an indescribable and mysterious meaning.
Mu Tingyu blushed deeply with embarrassment and kicked him indignation, saying, "Are you even being reasonable? Why did you come up here like that...?"
Xing Ze looked down at her, his rough fingertips continuing to mercilessly rub against her skin, his voice indifferent: "Your matter is settled, isn't it my turn to settle accounts?"
".....Hmm......"
Mu Tingyu tilted her head back, bit her lip tightly, and said in a trembling voice, "Wait... I... I want to remove my makeup first..."
Xing Ze bent down and pried open her legs, which she was trying to close, and said coldly, "—What you think is useless."
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