Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 216

Chapter 216 : All I ever cared about was the result.

“…”

Ye Qing’s already contorted face was now a kaleidoscope of emotions. This pampered young lady, who had always been spoiled and pampered, when had she ever been humiliated like this before?

She allowed Liang Xi Cheng to trample on her dignity because she loved this man. She was resentful, unwilling, yet dared not defy Liang Xi Cheng.

But Bai Yan Liang … this was the woman she hated most. Now, being so arrogantly humiliated by her, her internal organs felt like they were being burned by fire. Reason vanished, and anger swept through every nerve in her body.

“… Bai Yan Liang, you …”

“What about me?”

Ye Qing’s angry growl was interrupted by Yan Liang. Some words, once spoken, possess even greater courage. Yan Liang was no pushover. She hadn’t had a chance to retaliate after being slapped before, but now, she wanted to get her revenge tenfold.

It wasn't just the dignity of a slap, but also all the pain she endured a year ago.

"Ye Qing, ask yourself honestly, do you have the right to say this to me? You want to call me the third party between you and Xi Cheng? Hah … Do you even know what kind of woman is a so-called 'third party'? Someone who destroys other people's relationships, uses any means necessary, and is willing to harm others to get what they want—isn't that kind of person more terrifying than a third party?"

"Maybe you'll say that you and Xi Cheng knew each other longer, you could even be considered childhood sweethearts, and if it weren't for me, perhaps you would be married and have children … Yes, I never deny that, but even so, even if you love a man, even if you really want him so badly, why not use a fair chance to compete? Why can't you be open and honest?"

"You used such dirty and despicable methods, building your own desires on the suffering of others—'Heaven sees what man does,' you know? I don't want to hold it against you for the harm you caused me, but the child is innocent. I was already married to Xi Cheng then, and I was pregnant. Yet you were so cruel. Do you know what karma is?"

Ye Qing's pale lips trembled. Her eyes were cold yet weak as she stared at Yan Liang. Seeing her red lips move, uttering the words she least wanted to hear, she felt a tearing pain in her heart. Her breathing became erratic, and a feeling of helplessness welled up inside her. Her hands and feet turned cold, and her body began to tremble.

"Your current state is karma. You hurt others; there will always be retribution."

"…"

Ye Qing wanted to retort. Too much resentment festered in her heart, like a venomous snake coiled deep within, day after day, its venom having seeped into her very being. Yan Liang's words weren't actually that bad; on the contrary, she was just using the most normal tone to accuse Yan Liang of her past excessive behavior.

But Ye Qing wouldn't listen.

She felt humiliated, the kind of humiliation she couldn't bear.

Ye Qing took a deep breath, forcefully shaking off Yan Liang's hand. Her breathing was rapid and erratic. She hadn't completely lost her mind yet; she only knew she couldn't reveal anything to Yan Liang. She clutched her bag tightly, taking several deep breaths, but found the urge even stronger, her vision blurring.

Ye Qing couldn't hold back any longer. She turned and rushed out of the office.

Yan Liang thought she would become violent again, but instead, she hurriedly ran out. She didn't react for a moment, glancing at the man, whose face was equally somber and whose brows were furrowed. "… Why did she leave?"

Liang Xi Cheng licked his thin lips, slowly putting his hands into his trouser pockets. A knowing glint flashed in his unfathomable eyes. "She left because she had some needs."

Yan Liang was stunned for a moment, then understood.

"—Ye Qing's drug addiction is acting up." She suddenly remembered the news report she'd seen in City C. Yan Liang glanced at Liang Xi Cheng, whose handsome face seemed lost in thought, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "... Ye Qing's drug use, is it related to you?"

Liang Xi Cheng wasn't surprised by Yan Liang's question; he knew her personality very well.

He didn't hide anything from her, calmly nodding, frowning, "It's not entirely unrelated, but it's not entirely my fault either."

Yan Liang remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

Liang Xi Cheng hadn't originally wanted to mention Ye Qing too much in front of Yan Liang, but after seeing her like that earlier, he was certain she wouldn't push him away again because of what happened between him and Ye Qing. He was happy to tell her everything.

The man strode closer to Yan Liang, pulled her into his arms, rested his chin on her shoulder, and inhaled her fragrance. The soft touch felt as if it were melting into his own body, giving him immense satisfaction.

"... Before I married Ye Qing, I spoke with her privately once. She knew about my relationship with you and that I didn't marry her willingly, so I told her I wouldn't touch her after the marriage, and she didn't object at the time. However, after the marriage, she still made frequent advances, which is why I later had someone plot against her. Unfortunately, by a twist of fate, she became addicted to drugs."

Yan Liang gripped Liang Xi Cheng's waist and sighed softly, "... Even if you didn't want to touch her, it didn't have to come to this. I still think it's a bit cruel, even though I don't like her either. She killed our child ..."

"A year ago, I learned some things from over 20 years ago about your Bai family, our Liang family, and their Ye family. Your father's death was actually inextricably linked to my father, but the connection to Ye Sheng Ming was the strongest. Ye Sheng Ming actually wanted to take over the Liang family business, which is why he orchestrated that incident. His goal was to gain leverage over my father. Therefore, the Liang and Ye Group have been inextricably linked for years, but in any cooperative project, the Liang family always suffers. Ye Sheng Ming used despicable means to control my father. When I found out, I couldn't just let my father be."

"... You know, the relationships within the Liang family are quite complicated. My grandfather is too concerned with his reputation. If that matter were made public, the Liang family would be completely destroyed. Besides, my father's takeover of the Liang family wasn't easy; many of my uncles and elders have always coveted the position of CEO. I had no choice but to marry Ye Qing."

Liang Xi Cheng had never told her this before, but some things, even if he didn't say them, she could naturally understand.

For example, regarding the child, she knew from the beginning that Ye Qing had framed her.

For example, she also knew about her father's affairs more than 20 years ago, and that he was related to the Ye family. Liang Xi Cheng had mentioned some things about him back then. But knowing some things is one thing, but hearing him speak so frankly and openly to her like this still left her with a very subtle feeling.

For over a year, she had felt utterly wronged. Her anger, resentment towards him, and bitterness over his broken promises and broken promises tormented her, yet she didn't realize she was tormenting him as well.

In truth, she hadn't considered the heavy burdens he carried.

Liang Xi Cheng pulled her to sit on the sofa, his arm around her shoulder. He lit a cigarette. Yan Liang wanted to tell him to smoke less, but seeing his furrowed brow, she swallowed her words.

Liang Xi Cheng's voice was deep as he continued, "A year ago, Ye Sheng Ming possessed evidence against my father, concerning the cause of your father's death. I know some things ... are incredibly unfair to your Bai family, but sometimes, when you're in a position of power, you have to weigh priorities. I always felt that our Liang family owed your Bai family something, and I had to repay you tenfold. But at that time, I was being controlled by Ye Sheng Ming, and I was worried that he and his daughter might harm you, so I had to make this decision—"

"After my divorce from you, I registered my marriage with Ye Qing. Later, Ye Sheng Ming gave me the master tape I wanted. However, he's incredibly cunning; he gave me the tape but kept a copy for himself. I thought about it for a long time. If I didn't resist at all, I'd be led by the nose by him my whole life. That's why I got to make a move from Ye Qing."

Liang Xi Cheng flicked his cigarette ash, lowered his eyes, and said in a low voice, "... During that time, Ye Qing was very restless, always looking for opportunities to hang around me. So I had someone take her to a nightclub, let her drink a little too much. My original plan was just to have a man sleep with her, to have evidence of her infidelity, so she would know she would never have a chance to get close to me again. My method was a bit despicable, but you use different methods for different kinds of people. What I care about is always the result."

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