Gone is the refined Nie Xi of the past, her hair disheveled as she appears at the interrogation center. Her usually domineering face is somewhat ashen, but she holds her phone and looks at Nie Kongsang with interest.
Kong Sang's face turned pale instantly: "Who are you talking to?"
The cold, heavy "Ah-Sang" coming from the speakerphone was like a thunderclap to her.
It’s over!
Kong Sang's complexion changed visibly, from pale to breaking out in a cold sweat, and then to her lips being bloodless—all in the time it took to say two words.
Nie Xi, wearing elegant gloves, asked playfully, "Kong Sang, shouldn't you be enjoying yourself in the Blue Sea at this time? Why are you here in Chenxi Pass?"
"Your aunt was really surprised to see you, so she checked your schedule with Jingxing. You won't blame your aunt, will you? But how can you lie in the censorship office?"
"Auntie heard everything. You said the Nie family and the William family made a deal. How come Auntie didn't know about it?"
Just as they were about to release Si Yu, Lin Changli's soldiers stopped in their tracks. It seemed there was still a twist in today's events...
Kong Sang's mind was in a state of utter chaos. This was truly a race against time. Putting aside why Nie Xi was in Shenxi Pass, how was she supposed to explain it?
When she left, she said she was going to Blue Ocean for three or four days. The person who always kept a close eye on her agreed quickly, but she was caught lying. She didn't even want to think about Nie Jingxing's expression at that moment.
At this moment, has Nie Jingxing already discovered everything she did, or has he not...?
How can she explain this in a way that makes it seem plausible?
His voice was hoarse, barely able to contain his emotions: "Brother, I..."
"Mr. Nie, before I returned to China, I wanted to check if the goods were in good condition, so Sang changed her itinerary. I came to Country C to open a pharmaceutical company and reached a cooperation agreement with Sang privately."
"I don't think Mr. Nie would stop his sister from starting her own business. There's nothing wrong with a girl having some drive."
"You didn't mention the collaboration with Asan when we last met. What are you plotting, Kyowa William?"
"Heh, businessmen are naturally calculating profits. There's no profit to be made in cooperating with President Nie, so changing the person in charge is common. I came to Country C at Sang's invitation. Does President Nie even need to concern himself with such a small matter?"
Before Nie Jingxing could speak, Nie Xi immediately stirred things up, saying, "Starting a company? Does the Nie family need you or not? What do you mean by cooperating with the Nie family's rival? You..."
Nie Jingxing didn't listen to Nie Xi's words and interrupted her directly, saying, "There are still 27 hours and 36 minutes left."
Kong Sang naturally understood the ultimatum, and with her eyes lowered, her voice became steady: "I understand, I will go back before then."
After hanging up the phone, Kong Sang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Nie Xi.
"What are you looking at? You dare to lie and you're afraid of what others will say... Ah!"
Zhang San's eyes widened: "Holy crap!"
This is too barbaric! The young lady is doing it herself?
Before anyone could finish speaking, Kong Sang grabbed a folding chair from the audience seats and smashed it over Nie Xi's head, drawing blood instantly.
Her high heels landed on Nie Xi's well-maintained hand, and she said gently, "Auntie, why are you causing me trouble?"
"Without the title of First Lady, you are like a snake with its fangs pulled out, only suitable as a pet. I originally disliked snakes, but my aunt gave me the idea of playing with them. We have a long way to go."
He walked straight through the group of bodyguards who were at a loss for what to do: "Why aren't you taking her to the hospital? I'll be heartbroken if something happens to my aunt."
Nie Xi, covered in blood, got up, pulled out a pistol, and aimed it at Kong Sang's back.
Zhang San rubbed his forehead and kicked the gun away: "Auntie, if you're going to kill someone, at least look where you are. Is there no law in this country anymore?"
Having witnessed the infighting within the Nie family, the officers immediately tried to intervene and stop the situation, attempting to cover it up.
Inside the understated yet luxurious vehicle, Kong Sang said to the person beside him, "Thank you."
Jinghe William smiled and said, "No need. I do plan to develop some industries in Country C. How about Sang be my general manager?"
"I will not manage the company."
"It's alright, I'll arrange for someone to manage it. With your name on my side, many things in the company will go very smoothly."
Kong Sang nodded: "Okay, consider it me returning the favor. I'll help you if I can, but don't expect me to cover for you if you have other ideas."
Jinghe William seemed to be in a good mood, and didn't continue speaking, but kept looking at the beautiful girl next to him.
Only when a car pulled up outside to pick him up for the airport did he lean down and gently kiss Kong Sang's cheek: "Sang, I look forward to seeing you again."
A kiss on the cheek is a common gesture, but Kong Sang sensed a sharp gaze from outside the car...
The car door opened, and Jinghe William and Lin Changli, who was leaning against another car door smoking, passed each other without saying a word. But some things didn't need to be said, such as... hostility.
After seeing Jinghe William off, Si Yu was also taken away by his grandfather's men. Kong Sang didn't have time to waste. She had to see Huo Xun and make arrangements to return to Kyoto immediately.
The car slowly started moving in front of Lin Changli. Kong Sang and Lin Changli exchanged a glance and looked away. She had no time to waste on ridiculous love.
On the way back to Kyoto, Kong Sang was preoccupied with worries, and Zhang San didn't dare to say a word. After getting off the plane, he called Xu Lin to let his son take over, and then rushed back to Jiangcheng.
Don't meddle in the Nie family's affairs; doing so could cost you your life.
The person Xu Lin personally came to pick up said carefully in the car, "Miss, Mr. Nie is not in a good mood."
Kong Sang said expressionlessly, "Understood. Go straight back to the Nie family."
Xu Lin didn't dare to say anything more. He sent the person back to the Nie family in Huaishan, lingered at the door for a long time, and then sighed before leaving. There were some things he really couldn't help with.
The Nie family was unusually quiet today. Lan Yun, Yu Wei, and Nie Yan all seemed to be absent. Kong Sang didn't care either, knowing that Nie Jingxing must be there.
With more than two hours left until the deadline, Kong Sang arrived at Nie Jingxing's door and walked in without knocking.
The familiar figure was still wearing the suit he had worn when he left, sitting motionless on the bed watching her enter.
Why did you lie?
Kong Sang's heart was already racing, and her fingers tensed slightly. She knew that Nie Jingxing didn't believe Jinghe William's words, and he needed her explanation.
“Brother, I…I don’t want to live in the shadow of the Nie family forever. I want to have my own career. I want to be able to live on my own one day, even without the Nie family name. I…”
Dragged forcefully onto the bed, Nie Jingxing gripped her wrist tightly, his voice calm yet concealing a raging fire: "Do you not want to live in the shadow of the Nie family, or do you want to escape my sight?"
The abyss's eyes were almost completely black, and its slender wrists dislocated with two sharp cracks under the forceful pressure.
Kong Sang's pale face, set against the black bed, resembled a closed epiphyllum flower, no longer stunning, but filled with the brokenness of impending withering.
She was really delusional, thinking that Nie Jingxing had truly changed in this life.
Nie Jingxing, who was like a lifeline, was initially a product of her cowardice and imagination. He was, from beginning to end, a madman who would not allow her to resist.
If she goes even slightly astray, pain will always await her!
Don't cry, Nie Jingxing doesn't deserve it.
Kong Sang laughed out loud, opened her mouth and bit Jing Xing's arm hard. Provoked by this rebellious action, she was slammed against the wall with force, suffering multiple abrasions on her body.
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