roccoschili Chapter 479 Severing ties
Chapter 479 Severing ties
In the hospital, Chu Xinyuan angrily threw the cup she was holding against the wall, and it shattered with a loud crack. Her father had just sent her a message, telling her to stop, or he would sever all ties with her.
Chu Xinyuan was completely stunned. Although her father had been strict with her since childhood, he had also doted on her. In the past, no matter what trouble she got into, her father would always smooth things over for her. But this time, he was actually going to stand by and do nothing, and even sever ties with her. Could this be real?
Chu Xinyuan's mind was in turmoil. She thought what she had done was flawless, but who was Chi Moqing? What was his status? And her father's attitude? Could it be that Chi Moqing had found out something and had already spoken to him about it?
If she severed ties with her father, she would truly be left with no one to rely on. If Chi Moqing wanted to deal with her, oh my god, she couldn't even imagine how miserable her situation would be.
Just then, the TV was broadcasting news about Leng Yan. Although it didn't mention Chi Moqing, the fact that Fan Hua Design was targeted and made it to TV so quickly meant it must be related to Chi Moqing.
Cold and aloof...
If she remembered correctly, this woman was obsessed with Chi Moqing. Any talk of social events was definitely a crime of passion.
However, the more she thought about it, the more terrified she became. Even his comrade-in-arms Chi Moqing, who had risked his life with him, could be so ruthless; how much more so could she!
Chu Xinyuan was terrified. If she had known her father would treat her this way, she should have left by plane back then. Now things had gotten out of control, and her father wanted to sever ties with her. What should she do?
As night fell, Chu Xinyuan sat alone in her hospital room, deep in thought. No, she couldn't just sit and wait for her fate; she had to come up with some remedy.
Just then, her phone rang, and a familiar voice came through.
Chi Moqing!
Chu Xinyuan froze. Why was he calling at this time? After hesitating for a long time, she cautiously pressed the answer button.
"Miss Chu?"
"Yes, it is. What do you want with me?" Chu Xinyuan asked tentatively.
"I'd like to speak with Miss Chu, but I'm not sure if it's convenient."
Chu Xinyuan felt uneasy. What exactly did Chi Moqing mean by contacting her at this critical moment?
She pursed her lips, paused for a moment, and then said, "Okay, where shall we meet?"
"Someone will pick you up later." After saying that, Chi Moqing hung up the phone.
Chu Xinyuan glanced at the time; it was a little past eight in the evening. Anyway, she was already in this state, so there was nothing to be afraid of. No matter what Chi Moqing wanted from her, he would have to consider her father's feelings, even though he had severed ties with her—he didn't know that.
To avoid alerting anyone, Chu Xinyuan secretly changed her clothes and slipped out of the ward. Actually, she met with Chi Moqing partly because of her father, and partly because she and Yan Zuozuo were currently at odds. If something really happened to her, Yan Zuozuo would definitely not be able to escape, and Chi Moqing was probably not that foolish.
Twenty minutes later, Chu Xinyuan was taken to a secluded teahouse, but Chi Moqing was nowhere to be seen. A chill ran through her; was this man playing a trick on her?
She was furious, but worried about being discovered, so she had to suppress her anger. Every now and then, she would glare at the man who was supposed to pick her up, asking, "When is he arriving?"
Seeing her arrogant demeanor, Jian Ning's tone wasn't much better, "When it's time, it will come naturally."
"You!" Chu Xinyuan gritted her teeth, but she was too guilty to admit it and had to hold back. She cursed under her breath and rudely picked up her teacup to take a sip of water.
Jian Ning saw everything, her eyes filled with contempt and disgust. Someone's upbringing was truly appalling; how could such a kind person raise such an ill-mannered daughter?
Chu Xinyuan met Jian Ning's disdainful gaze, which made her even angrier. However, she knew very well that this person was very loyal to Chi Moqing, and Chi Moqing trusted him. No matter what, she had to keep quiet because she was under his control.
Not long after, Chi Moqing arrived, dressed in a gray casual outfit, and sat indifferently opposite her. The moment Chu Xinyuan saw that face, her anger seemed to vanish instantly. What a captivating face! She had longed for it for so long, yet it wasn't hers.
Thinking about this, she felt indignant again.
Chi Moqing ordered two cups of coffee: "Miss Chu, please."
Chu Xinyuan gave him a wary look, picked up her coffee, took a sip, and frowned in disgust. "It tastes so bad, it should have gone out of business a long time ago."
Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
Chu Xinyuan put down her cup: "Speak, what did you call me here for?" She was in a state of panic and had no time to beat around the bush with him.
“It’s nothing much, I just wanted to talk to Miss Chu. This matter might be a bit difficult for Miss Chu. If Miss Chu is cooperative, everyone will be fine. But if Miss Chu doesn’t cooperate…” Chi Moqing smiled, “the consequences are beyond my control.”
Chu Xinyuan's heart tightened: "Are you threatening me?"
Chi Moqing lowered his eyes: "Miss Chu, do you think you need me to threaten you after all the things you've done?"
Hearing this, Chu Xinyuan's heart sank: "I don't understand what you're saying."
Or did he find out something?
Chi Moqing took a slow sip of coffee and said unhurriedly, "If I'm not mistaken, Miss Chu's father should have already spoken to you on the phone."
Chu Xinyuan's expression changed drastically. He even knew this?
"I'm only giving you this chance because of your father. Otherwise, Miss Chu, do you think you'd still be sitting here talking to me?"
Chu Xinyuan couldn't figure out Chi Moqing's true intentions, nor did she understand his purpose. However, since he knew about her father's phone call, he must have already discussed it with her father. Did Chi Moqing have some evidence that made even her father afraid to protect her?
She clenched her fist: "No need to beat around the bush, just say what you want to say."
Chi Moqing nodded to Jian Ning, who then placed a file folder in front of Chu Xinyuan. Chu Xinyuan frowned; inside was a voice recorder. She cautiously pressed the answer button…
In just a few seconds, her face turned deathly pale, and she stared at Chi Moqing in disbelief.
Chi Moqing put down his coffee cup: "Miss Chu, are you satisfied with this recording?"
Chu Xinyuan's hands were trembling. She had done everything perfectly, but she hadn't expected Chi Moqing to still have a way of obtaining these things. She stared intently at him, "What exactly do you want?"
"Hold a press conference and say that the incident of you being sexually assaulted was because you were drunk and it was done by some thugs, and that it had nothing to do with my wife. As for you framing my wife, it's because you hold a grudge."
These words struck Chu Xinyuan like a bolt from the blue, causing her face to change drastically. If she admitted to these things, what would people think of her? She feared she would never be able to face anyone again. But the recording in Chi Moqing's possession hit the nail on the head; if it were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Secondly, you orchestrated the clarification of Wu Fangfang's case, taking advantage of my wife's kindness to frame her."
"Impossible!" If she holds a press conference to clarify these things, what difference would that make from Chi Moqing exposing the recordings he has?
Chi Moqing pretended not to hear her words: "You have to bear the consequences of your own mistakes. Your confession and my exposure are two different things. If you confess, you can try to get leniency; if I expose you, it's like you committed a crime and refused to admit it."
"..." Chu Xinyuan paused.
"Third, he must confess all the illegal and criminal activities that Lü Zhikai has committed over the years."
He won't let anyone who dares to lay a hand on his wife get away with it!
Hearing this, Chu Xinyuan immediately understood. "Chi Moqing, you're too despicable! Not only did you want to ruin me, but you also wanted to use me to retaliate against your rivals. I never thought you were this kind of person. Let me tell you, it's impossible! I'd rather go to jail than let you have your way!"
Jian Ning curled his lip. This woman really didn't know her own limitations. Since his leader dared to make such a request, he must have evidence. He just wanted to give her a chance, but this stupid woman actually refused? Tsk!
"Since Miss Chu is so affectionate, then I suppose I don't need to consider Elder Chu's feelings. If the negotiations fail, then I can only apologize to Elder Chu."
Her father?
Chu Xinyuan was stunned and before she could react, her phone rang. It was her father calling, demanding that she agree to all of Chi Moqing's demands, or he would personally send her to prison.
Chu Xinyuan almost fainted. Was this still the father who doted on her?
She clenched her fist: "Since my father has severed ties with me, I don't need to listen to him in everything. Chi Moqing, let me tell you, you can do whatever you want! But I will never agree to your demands!"
Chi Moqing smiled and said, "So, Miss Chu doesn't care about her own life?"
Chu Xinyuan's body stiffened.
Chi Moqing continued coolly, "It's not me who wants Miss Chu dead. Those prominent men who were implicated in Miss Chu's sex scandal are not easy to deal with. Now that their families and careers are ruined, do you think they might lose their minds and do something to Miss Chu?"
Chu Xinyuan's eyes widened suddenly: "You want to use them to harm me?"
Chi Moqing handed another recording to Chu Xinyuan. Chu Xinyuan hesitated for a long time before finally taking it with trepidation. After listening to it, she gasped sharply. This recording was actually the whole reason why she had been drugged and molested. Damn it, it really was the result of those men taking revenge on her.
"No, I don't believe it. These are all fakes. Don't try to fool me!"
“These people are at the police station now. They should contact Miss Chu soon, and then you'll know if it's true.” He paused, took a sip of coffee, and continued, “I heard they’ve lost their wives and children, and their kids have cut ties with them. These people have no hope for life, and they even hired assassins…”
"No! How could this be! They all volunteered in the first place, why would they attack me!"
"Miss Chu probably doesn't realize that sometimes men are more vulnerable than women, especially those in high positions. Once they fall, it's devastating, and their desire for revenge is even stronger than that of women."
"..." Chu Xinyuan's face turned ashen. If this recording was real, then what Chi Moqing said was very likely true. They really had bribed an assassin; wasn't she in danger?
"Even if I cooperate with you, what makes you think you can save my life?" Chu Xinyuan's mind was in turmoil. Losing her reputation was one thing, but losing her life was another.
“Of course Miss Chu doesn’t have to believe it. After all, the recording I have is enough to prove my wife’s innocence. As for your life or death, what does it have to do with me?” After a pause, Chi Moqing seemed to have thought of something. “By the way, Miss Chu must have already recorded it. Then Miss Chu should be careful. After all, there is still one of those people who want to deal with you who hasn’t been caught yet. It would be only natural if something unexpected happens to Miss Chu.”
Chu Xinyuan felt a chill run through her body. If she didn't agree to Chi Moqing's request, she was afraid her life would be in danger. Was it because her father had this in mind that he wanted her to cooperate with Chi Moqing?