Chapter 18: I'm so scared, it hurts so much

  A chill rose from the bottom of her heart. Her skin was so cold that it hurt. Leng Qing clenched her teeth and smiled lightly at Ling Han. "I'm fine, you guys go on." She didn't want Ling Han to be distracted because of her.

  "Hmph, it's this woman. Isn't she just a prostitute? I spent a fortune to buy her for one night back then. The difference between yesterday's Huang Hua and today's Huang Hua is like heaven and earth. It's only natural that she'd make this kind of movie. Using this as evidence isn't just perfunctory, what is it?" Old Master Xu gave Leng Qi a cold glance, his words dripping with disdain and mockery.

  Bai Yicheng's eyebrows furrowed tightly. Xu Lao's words had stirred up the spearhead in his heart. He, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke out. "A withered and wilted rice ear can also destroy the essence of a flower. This is indeed a strange phenomenon. I think you should ask the farmers about it, Xu Lao. Ask them how far a yellowed grain of rice can wither..." Bai Yicheng's clear and bright eyes turned towards Xu Lao, his words laced with a natural and effortless insult.

  How dare you insult Xi'er!

  Since I've touched Bai Yicheng's bottom line, it means I'm going against him.

  It doesn't matter if Lao Tzu is right or wrong. Whatever he says later will be wrong anyway.

  The right of justice. The power of decision-making. All are in his hands, Bai Yicheng's.

  Xu old man actually dared to offend Bai Yicheng. He will make him unable to fly even with wings.

  Mr. Xu had no idea how he had offended the highest-ranking police officer, Bai Yicheng. He was suddenly scolded and even insulted as a useless old man who didn't know his place.

  Xu Lao Tou's beady eyes widened in embarrassment, his face turning red as he struggled to find the right words to respond to Bai Yi Cheng's remark. Bai Yi Cheng didn't directly scold him either; he had no reason to accuse him of slander.

  Du Shaohui rubbed his nose, with a pleased smile at the corner of his mouth. He had long wanted to scold Old Man Xu, but hadn't had the chance. Now he was very much in agreement with Bai Yicheng's point of view.

  Her eyes were slightly rippling, with a hint of prolonged waves. Ling Han didn't seem to notice their confrontation. His gaze remained fixed on Leng Qing's body. Although her face was calm, her hands were clasped together on the table, appearing very serene, but her complexion was pale. Ling Han's thick and handsome eyebrows furrowed, with a hint of worry in his heart. It was time to end this meeting soon. Creek's body was originally weak.

  "Mediterranean." Ling Han suddenly turned around and shouted. "Mediterranean" The group of people trembled at being called out by Ling Han. That wasn't a good thing, after all. They instinctively cast their frightened gazes at Ling Han, waiting for his verdict.

  While Leng Xi heard this name, his whole body suddenly trembled with shock.

  "Do you still remember me? I think you should recall the 20 million I gave you. It's fine if you don't remember the money, as long as you recognize the receipt for 20 million and who signed it - Gu Lao Jiu." Ling Han's eyes were cold and deep, but his mouth was curved into a sly smile, emitting an eerie aura.

  "As soon as he heard the word 'Mediterranean', his heart started racing and cold sweat broke out on his forehead one layer after another. He remembered that at that time, he had indeed given Ling Han a handwritten receipt. If Ling Han took it out, then with solid evidence, he would be done for. That was truly selling himself down the river."

  "The Mediterranean" was flustered and at a loss for six gods. At this time, Ling Han spoke again. "If it's just to be ordered by others and do things for others, you know the crime will be relatively light..."

  "It was Xu Lang, Xu Lang made us do that. He spent money to buy people and then let us train them in the name of a director. As long as we got those women on this path, they could be sold and make a lot of profit. We were just following orders, it had nothing to do with us." Suddenly, "Mediterranean" became timid and begged for mercy, shouting out loud.

  Ling Han is right. They didn't have to sacrifice themselves for that old man. They were just following orders. They don't want to go to jail.

  Long took a deep breath, shaking his head in despair. What a sin! If it weren't for the day he was caught, Mei Shan wouldn't have confessed to him that she had sold Xi Er to Hui Long Media, shocking him so much that he fell from his pedestal. He also wouldn't have realized how sinful his actions were.

  Which girl is not the darling of her parents? They trample and insult those flower-like girls like this. The parents of those girls must be heartbroken.

  Past events rustled like sand in Long's mind, making him feel despondent and remorseful.

  At that time, Leng Long solemnly promised Xi'er's mother and agreed with He Quan that he would definitely raise Xi'er to adulthood, marry her off properly to a man, and absolutely not let her follow in He Quan's footsteps.

  So, Leng Long abandoned Xi'er in her hometown to avoid her developing a personality like He Quan's, raising her as if she were worthless, just to make her suffer and understand the importance of a stable and peaceful life.

  No matter who she marries, as long as they get along and raise children together, living a peaceful life is what matters. Let her not have high hopes for romance.

  At first, Leng Long thought that Ling Han was a good match for Xi'er. Moreover, the Leng and Ling families had a marriage agreement to marry Xi'er off to Ling Han. This would also allow him to have an excuse to deal with He Quan. It was a win-win situation, so why wouldn't he do it? Therefore, he tried his best to push Xi'er into Ling Han's arms.

  But he didn't expect that Ling Han was going to sell Xi'er. Leng Long was shocked and couldn't say a word. Later, Xie Fei wanted to take Xi'er. Leng Long thought, Xi'er would eventually have a home anyway. No matter who the person is, as long as she marries a man and lives well, it's all right. So he unscrupulously gave Xi'er to Xie Fei.

  Everything Longwang did was to give Xi'er a sense of belonging, so she could live a stable life and not have to hope for a passionate love affair.

  But he didn't expect that he almost ruined Xi'er and almost made her become a prostitute. How could he explain this to He Quan?

  He only then realized how guilty and absurd it was to start this company. His heart ached as a father for his daughter. Don't other parents ache for their daughters?

  "Don't believe his nonsense. You know the price of perjury." Old Mr. Xu was shocked and jumped up, but he was actually feeling anxious inside. He incited the shareholders to defend him, saying: "This is all Ling Han's doing. Everyone, we must overthrow Ling Han. He's just a wild child who was kicked out by Ling Yun Tian over a decade ago. What qualifications does he have to shout here? The evidence has no persuasive power at all. And this woman... she's originally just a..."

  "That's enough." A low, muffled voice suddenly rang out. The voice was not loud but was powerful and suppressed, as if it had been holding back for hundreds of years and finally had the courage to erupt.

  Xu Lao Tou was also stunned by the sound and stopped talking. The crowd looked around to find the source of the sound. Behind the parted curtains was a head with black hair cascading down like a waterfall, and a slender body. Her arms were as white and delicate as ivory. Liang Qi hung her head, her small face hidden in her silky black hair.

  For a moment, it was quiet. Under everyone's astonished gaze, Leng Xi raised his head. Bai Sheng's small face suddenly shone in the eyes of the crowd. However, in Gu Quan's ghostly eyes, there was an unprecedented determination and stubbornness.

  A faint, unusual glow flashed across the bottom of his deep and serene eyes. The corners of his mouth slightly curled up, with an appreciative expression. This was the Leng Qing he knew. A beauty with a heart as hard as steel, hidden beneath her delicate appearance.

  Bai Yicheng felt a dull ache in his heart. Such a creek was something he had never seen before. Faced with so many blows, was she hurt too deeply?

  Leng Xiguang slowly stood up, pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket, and projected it onto the screen through the projector. With a firm tone, he said, "This is my contract. It clearly states that I was sold to Hui Long Media, with a big shot's signature on it. I am the living proof. Indeed, I was sold without my knowledge..."

  Dr. Shao is right. In the face of evil, nothing can withstand a single blow.

  She couldn't forgive her father for doing such a business. Even more can't understand why her father sent her to do those humiliating things.

  She struggles. She fears. She doesn't want her loved ones to get hurt. But they, the old man and his family, want to harm her. Want to harm Ling Han. Just saying that she's a wild child is enough. She was originally a wild child anyway. Whatever they say, she acknowledges it.

  What makes you say Ling Han is a wild species? What makes you want to overthrow Ling Han?

  Threaten her? She's timid. Won't stir up any waves, right? No. She just won't show them her weakness.

  No one is allowed to hurt the person she loves most.

  Leng Xi drummed up courage, not a bit timid, firmly said that the sincere and tenacious eyes made people's souls tremble.

  All the major shareholders were stunned. Their eyes fixed on the deed of sale, which clearly had Old Man Xu's signature on it.

  "We have both human and physical evidence. Mr. Xu, I'm formally arresting you now." Bai Yicheng shifted his gaze away from Leng Xi, pulling out a pair of handcuffs.

  Xu Lao Tou's face turned pale with a look of utter disbelief. He suddenly slumped down into his seat, having never expected that Cheng Yaojin would appear out of nowhere.

  Her tense body suddenly relaxed, like a broken string. Nobody knew how much courage she had mustered to make a choice between her father and Ling Han. Her heart was almost shattered.

  There is no way to have it both ways. She has to choose between the two most important men in her life.

  She knew. She stood out. Dad had something to do with it. If she didn't stand out, Ling Han would be in danger. She was at a loss. Until her father personally admitted that evil thing. It was all his doing. Her heart hurt like a knife.

  Maybe she should stand on the side of justice. She should help Ling Han.

  Leng Long walked over, supporting Leng Xi's shoulders, and lifted up her tear-stained face. Leng Xi looked at her father with a mixture of shame and guilt, as if she had committed an unforgivable sin, and felt too ashamed to face him.

  "Brother..." Leng Long patted Leng Xi's shoulder, looking at her with relief. "You did the right thing. Father is proud of you. Remember, always stand up straight and be a good person..." After finishing speaking, Leng Long gave Leng Xi a weathered smile, then turned around and walked towards Bai Yi Cheng. He should be punished.

  Leng Xi could no longer hold back. Tears gushed out of her eyes like a spring. She cried so hard that her body shook and trembled. She softly called out, "Dad... you will always be my good dad..."

  Her body was soft and swaying, Ling Han's heart ached. He came over in time, letting the cold creek's soft body lean into his own arms. He stretched out his hand to stroke her head.

  Tears kept overflowing, dyeing Ling Han's chest. She grasped the front of his shirt and sobbed violently. "Ling Han, take me away... I'm so scared... it hurts so much..."

  "Haha, think you can leave? The doors are all gone. No one who is here today will be able to leave. I'll go down with all of you." At this time, Old Xu's mad and crazy words suddenly echoed throughout the empty office.