Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 223

Chapter 223 : This time, none of you should object.

For the past year or so, Liang Xi Cheng has rarely returned to the Liang residence, except for important occasions. He used to live here, back when Liang Jing Shan was also still here.

However, a year ago, Liang Jing Shan's wedding became a laughing stock. After her child was born, she lived outside until recently when Ning Zhi Yuan suddenly returned to City A. Liang Xi Cheng knew about Ning Zhi Yuan's movements, but when he returned, he no longer had the heart to stop him.

After all, Liang Jing Shan was his own sister. A single woman with a child, even if materially satisfied, would still feel spiritually empty.

Liang Xi Cheng didn't completely destroy her, so after Ning Zhi Yuan returned, he didn't use any more methods. Later, he heard that Ning Zhi Yuan and Jing Shan were living together. Although the Liang family didn't particularly like Ning Zhi Yuan, since Liang Jing Shan liked him, the family tacitly accepted it.

After all, the child was already born; he was the child's biological father, so how could he truly treat him like an outsider?

When Liang Xi Cheng's car entered the Liang residence, the servants were already waiting at the gate. On the way, the driver had already notified the Liang family. Liang Xi Cheng rarely returned home, so his presence seemed all the more precious, and the whole family was eager to help.

However, coincidentally, both Liang Jing Shan and Ning Zhi Yuan were at the Liang residence today.

Although Ning Zhi Yuan didn't have much status in the Liang family, with Liang Jing Shan protecting him, the family wouldn't give him a hard time. Liang Jing Shan's child was almost a year old, a son who looked very much like her. Born into a wealthy family, Liang Jing Shan wasn't very good at taking care of children. Whenever she went out, a nanny followed behind, and she would stand by, carrying her bag and directing the nanny.

Having given birth, Liang Jing Shan's figure had recovered quite well, though there were still some differences compared to before. Ning Zhi Yuan, on the other hand, remained as handsome and refined as ever. Perhaps that was why Liang Jing Shan remained infatuated with this man who was, in reality, nothing special.

After Liang Xi Cheng bent down to get out of the car, the driver respectfully took his coat and handed it to the welcoming maid. Liang Xi Cheng wore a simple white shirt and black trousers, his features handsome and refined. Soft sunlight fell on his face, giving him a dazzling glow.

He held his phone in one hand and had the other in his trouser pocket, striding towards the main entrance.

"... Young Master, you're finally back! The Master and Madam have been talking about you these past few days."

The maid followed closely behind Liang Xi Cheng, her face beaming with a fawning smile. Liang Xi Cheng didn't say anything, only nodded. As he entered, he saw the person sitting in the living room and frowned.

Liang Jing Shan stepped aside and was the first to see Liang Xi Cheng enter. She instinctively parted her red lips, "... Brother."

Ning Zhiy Yuan's hands froze instantly upon hearing this. He harbored a deep-seated fear of Liang Xi Cheng. Hearing Liang Jing Shan's voice, he also looked up. Seeing the upright figure standing in the doorway, he put away his phone, a flicker of unease crossing his face.

He knew very well that Liang Xi Cheng had arranged for him to leave City A year ago.

His feelings towards Liang Xi Cheng were a mixture of fear and hatred, but he also knew he was no match for him. He didn't like coming to the Liang family home because it was, after all, the Liang family's.

But he already had a son, whose surname was Ning.

He had met Yan Liang in England, and was later sent back by Chu Yi Sheng's men. At that time, Liang Jing Shan had just given birth. He wasn't very willing to be by her side then, but watching the child grow day by day, he, as a father, realized that this was ultimately his child. No matter how many faults Liang Jing Shan had, she had borne him a child, and even after he had abandoned her with such cruel methods, she could still give birth to his child peacefully.

He was only human; even tigers don't eat their cubs, and besides, Ning Zhi Yuan wasn't truly a heartless person.

Anyway, some things were destined to turn out this way, so he just let things develop naturally. Now, the family of three is basically living a fairly normal life.

Liang Jing Shan has the temperament of a rich young lady, but she rarely gets angry with him.

"... A-Cheng's back?"

Liang Chong Shan's eyes flashed with excitement upon seeing his long-lost grandson, but his tone remained indifferent. "Why did you suddenly come back? Didn't you even tell us beforehand? Have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

Liang Xi Cheng entered the living room, and both Liang Jing Shan and Ning Zhi Yuan stood up. Liang Jing Shan wondered how long it had been since she had seen this older brother. He used to be the man she admired most, and back then, Liang Xi Cheng had doted on her.

"... Brother," she called again, nudging Ning Zhi Yuan, who was standing beside her, with her elbow, signaling him to follow suit.

Ning Zhi Yuan, being a man, was afraid of Liang Xi Cheng, but as a man, his basic dignity prevented him from easily uttering the word "brother."

He pursed his lips, remaining silent. Liang Xi Cheng, of course, wouldn't care about such a form of address. He turned to Liang Chong Shan and said, "... What a coincidence. Since everyone is here, there's no need to trouble anyone else."

"Grandpa, I came back today because I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Liang Qi Cheng put down his chess piece and stood up. Because of what happened a year ago, he was much calmer now. Looking at his son's sacrifices to clean up his mess, he no longer had any temper with Liang Xi Cheng. He couldn't possibly be unaware of Bai Yan Liang's return, and he probably knew what his son wanted to say.

He said to the maid behind him, "Go upstairs and call Madam down."

"No need."

Liang Xi Cheng waved his hand, sat directly on the sofa, and looked up. "Father, Grandfather, I'll speak to Mother myself, but there are some things I want to discuss with you first."

Liang Jing Shan immediately said, "... Then, brother, I'll go back with Zhi Yuan first."

"Aren't you a member of the Liang family?"

Liang Xi Cheng's voice was indifferent, his brows furrowed, yet his tone left no room for argument. "Sit down. What I'm about to say also concerns you."

Liang Jing Shan couldn't possibly be completely unaware. Who else in this world could make her brother go to such lengths? Deep down, she really didn't want to know anything about that woman, and she didn't want her hard-won peaceful life to be ruined because of her.

Ning Zhi Yuan had been gone for so long. She had carried him for ten months, enduring so much hardship to give birth to this son. She didn't lack anything; she didn't need her husband to be particularly capable, just someone who loved her.

But Bai Yan Liang returned, and remembering what she had done to her in the past, she felt a pang of resentment.

Liang Chong Shan had the servants clear away the chessboard and asked everyone to sit down. Liang Xi Cheng gracefully crossed his long legs. A servant brought him his tea, which he gestured to be placed on the opposite coffee table. Without further ado, he got straight to the point, "... Grandpa, Father, I want to talk to you about my marriage to Ye Qing."

Liang Chong Shan nodded. "... While I don't know much about the Liang and Ye families' affairs, Ye Sheng Ming's character is highly questionable. I know your marriage to Ye Qing was a temporary measure back then. Now that there's so much commotion outside, I know you're not someone without discretion. Regardless, the Liang family has never acknowledged her as their daughter-in-law. If you want a divorce, I agree."

Liang Qi Cheng readily agreed; he couldn't have been happier.

Liang Jing Shan and Ning Zhi Yuan sat in silence. Their son, Dong Dong, had already been taken to the back garden by the nanny.

Liang Xi Cheng lit a cigarette, squinting as he took a drag. The cigarette dangled between his long fingers, the way he exhaled the smoke exuding a languid and casual air, yet undeniably sexy. His thin lips parted, his voice soft, "Since you have no objections, that's for the best. I'm just informing you of this. The Ye family does indeed have incriminating evidence against our Liang family, but I can control Ye Sheng Ming, so you don't need to worry."

Liang Qi Cheng's adam's apple bobbed, his voice slightly hoarse, "... Xi Cheng, I feel guilty for holding you back as your father. Do what you want to do."

Liang Xi Cheng took a deep breath, flicked the ash from his cigarette, and nodded. "What I want to do isn't complicated—Yan Liang is back."

Liang Jing Shan's heart, which had been pounding, sank into an abyss. As expected, it really was Bai Yan Liang.

The persistent Bai Yan Liang, she finally … returned.

“A year ago, Yanl Liang and I registered our marriage, but at that time, no one in the Liang family agreed to our marriage. I was headstrong then, and in the end, I still had to sacrifice her happiness for the Liang family.”

“Actually, I've already wronged her a lot. But, I think Grandpa and Father, you should also know that the Liang family itself wronged the Bai family. What I want to say today is very simple—”

Liang Xi Cheng raised his eyes and said solemnly, “I will be with her again. This time, I will repay her for everything I owed her before. I want to give her a grand wedding, but that should be in a month. However, I want to tell you all first, and I hope that this time, none of you will object.”

Liang Chong Shan didn't seem too surprised. He hadn't thought that his grandson, besides his ruthless business acumen, was also such a devoted lover. However, his devotion was truly all for that woman named Bai Yan Liang.

Nevermind, nevermind.

Throughout his life, he sacrificed so much of his children's happiness for the sake of so-called face, status, and position. Everyone in the Liang family knows that the Liang family's current peaceful and prosperous state is all thanks to Liang Xi Cheng.

He seems to have no right to say "no" anymore.

Liang Qi Cheng had previously opposed Bai Yan Liang simply because he felt her status was unworthy of the Liang family. However, after experiencing so much, and with his belief that only the "Ye family's daughter" was good enough for his son, coupled with Ye Sheng Ming's betrayal and exploitation, he had lost all temper.

Actually, when he first met Bai Yan Liang, putting everything else aside, he quite liked the girl's character. But so many things had happened since then that he no longer had the mind to ponder a young girl's character.

Now that Liang Xi Cheng had brought up the matter again, he chose to remain silent; silence was tantamount to acquiescence.

“Grandpa, Father, does your silence mean you both agree?”

Liang Xi Cheng stubbed out his cigarette. “If you both agree, I want to bring Yan Liang and her mother to City A. If necessary, we still need to meet in person, be open and honest, and clarify everything. We had a similar meeting in City A a year ago, but back then, neither of you approved of us. This time, I hope you can assure me first because I don’t want anything to hurt them again."

“… Why didn’t you ask for my opinion?”

A graceful female voice suddenly came from the stairwell. Everyone looked up and saw Li Yun Qin, wearing a royal blue cheongsam, descending the stairs with elegant poise.

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