Chapter 187 was deliberately left out.
Her reputation, her future, and her identity as the granddaughter of the Chen family all collapsed with that video.
The audience erupted in uproar.
No one expected that such a thing would happen at Mr. Chen's birthday banquet—a doctor threatened others to help him by using the patient's life.
Some people suddenly stood up, their chairs scraping the floor with a screeching sound; others covered their mouths in astonishment, their eyes wide with surprise; still others whispered among themselves, their voices as loud as the buzzing of a swarm of bees.
The once elegant and tranquil banquet hall was instantly filled with shock and anger.
The champagne glasses were still in hand, but no one was in the mood to sip them anymore.
Although it's still unclear what she wants people for, anyone with eyes can tell: it's nothing good.
The guests exchanged glances, their brows furrowed with suspicion and disdain.
A doctor, who should be saving lives, instead uses his position to coerce others. What lies behind this is definitely not a simple private matter.
Some people whispered that it might involve a power-for-sex deal, a monetary bribe, or even a medical scandal.
"How can someone like that be a doctor?"
A woman in a dark red cheongsam suddenly stood up, her sharp voice piercing through the noise.
Her face was filled with anger, and she pointed her finger in Chen Yun's direction as if accusing someone of betrayal.
"Her wearing a white coat tarnishes the dignity of all doctors!"
"Isn't this illegal?"
Another middle-aged man frowned and echoed, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable questioning tone.
He took out his phone and quickly opened the legal provisions: "Threatening or coercing others involves personal freedom and medical ethics. This is no longer a moral issue, but a criminal matter."
"Tsk, the Chen family has raised such a granddaughter, they've utterly disgraced themselves!"
An old man shook his head and sighed, his hand trembling slightly as he picked up his wine glass.
He looked toward the Chen family's position on the stage, his eyes filled with both disappointment and a hint of pity.
Once upon a time, the Chen family was a renowned medical family, famous throughout Shengjing. But now, their century-old reputation has been ruined by their own granddaughter's prophetic words.
The cacophony of voices pierced my ears like knives.
Chen Zhengqing was already furious because his marriage had fallen through, and now his family scandal had been exposed in public. He couldn't catch his breath, his vision went black, and he collapsed on the stage.
His face was ashen, his lips were purple, and as he fell, his cane clattered to the ground.
He crashed to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut, making a dull thud.
People around screamed, and within seconds, the entire hall was in chaos.
"Grandpa! Grandpa, how are you?!"
Chen Yun panicked and rushed over to help.
She knelt down, her fingers trembling as she reached for Chen Zhengqing's carotid artery, tears welling in her eyes.
She no longer cared about her image or dignity; all that remained was the fear and helplessness of her granddaughter witnessing her loved one fall.
She called out "Grandpa" over and over again, her voice trembling with sobs, almost tearing her throat apart.
The butler and servants rushed over, creating a chaotic scene.
Some people hurriedly dialed the emergency number, some covered Chen Zhengqing's body with a blanket, and others tried to evacuate the crowd.
The crystal chandelier in the banquet hall still shone brightly, reflecting on the flustered figures, but it could no longer reveal any trace of joy.
The champagne tower tipped over, flowers spilled, and the carpet was covered in footprints and wine stains—the once lavish birthday party had turned into a farce in the blink of an eye.
Sheng Tingzhou turned his head, glanced at Song Zhiwei, and asked in a relaxed tone, "Shall we go?"
He smiled slightly, his expression indifferent, as if what had just happened was nothing more than an insignificant drama.
His voice was as light as the wind, yet it carried an undeniable composure.
He reached out his hand to her, his sleeve slipping slightly to reveal a discreet yet valuable watch on his wrist.
Before she could speak, a low growl came from behind her, filled with chilling intent: "You unfilial son, where do you think you're going?!"
The sound was like a thunderclap, shaking the very air.
Sheng Tingzhou slowly turned around, his gaze calmly meeting the newcomer—the head of the Sheng family, his father, Sheng Zhengfeng.
The man stood at the door, his face ashen, his eyes bloodshot, and veins bulging on his forehead, looking as if he had just emerged from a storm.
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Half an hour later, at the Sheng family's old residence.
The night was as dark as ink, and the courtyard was quiet, with only the lanterns under the eaves swaying slightly, casting dappled light and shadow.
The main lights in the hall were not on; only an antique bronze wall lamp was lit, its dim yellow light reflecting off the carved wooden door, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
The air was still, and even breathing felt heavy.
Sheng Zhengfeng sat on the sofa with a livid face, staring at the two people opposite him, his voice like slapping ice: "Was today's incident orchestrated by you? Just to ruin this marriage?"
His fingers gripped the teacup tightly, his knuckles turning white, and the tea sloshed around, but he didn't drink a drop.
His gaze was like a knife, fixed on Sheng Tingzhou's face, as if he wanted to cut open his skin and see through the deepest scheming in his heart.
Sheng Tingzhou leaned back on the sofa with his legs crossed lazily, a smile still on his lips: "Dad, you're wrong about me. Miss Chen did something wrong herself, I can't just do it for her, can I? I didn't hold a knife to her."
His tone was flippant, but his eyes held a sharp glint.
He raised his hand and touched the back of his neck, the movement casual, but every word he spoke was crystal clear: "I'm just revealing the truth. Whether others believe it or not is their choice."
Sheng Zhengfeng's fingers trembled with anger: "Your Grandpa Chen saved our Sheng family back then! Even if Chen Yun did something wrong, you can't embarrass her in front of everyone!"
His voice suddenly rose in pitch, echoing in the empty living room.
He suddenly stood up, slamming his teacup onto the coffee table with a bang, splashing tea all over the floor.
His eyes burned with rage, as if it wasn't just the Chen family that had been betrayed, but also the loyalty and righteousness that his generation had upheld.
Sheng Tingzhou sneered, a mocking smile curving his lips, his eyes filled with coldness.
He slowly and deliberately took out a neatly folded document from the inside pocket of his suit, and with a loosening of his fingers, the document slammed heavily onto the coffee table with a crisp sound, as if striking everyone's heart.
Qiao Yuru, who had been silent all along, frowned and reached out to pick up the document.
Her gaze slowly swept across the paper, and when she saw the series of shocking records of prohibited items purchased, her brows furrowed sharply, and her voice was low but tinged with uncertainty: "These... these records, could they have been purchased by Chen Yun? Did she leave them for you on purpose?"
Sheng Tingzhou nodded slightly with a cold face. The gesture was small, but it carried an undeniable determination.
His eyes were sharp as knives, as if he had already seen through everything.
Since Chen Yun dared to frame and scheme against him so blatantly, he would never pretend nothing had happened and let her get away with it.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Zhengfeng suddenly reached out and snatched the document, his movements so violent that he almost tore the pages apart.
He quickly glanced at the transaction amounts and item names, his gaze lingering for a moment before he was struck dumb. His eyes froze, his lips trembled, and his expression changed drastically.
He never expected that Chen Yun, who usually spoke softly, was afraid of stepping on ants, and was as obedient as a little cotton candy, would do such a thing.
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