Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 230
Chapter : 230
The Finale 1-Luring the
Tiger Away from the Mountain Strategy
Liang Jing Shan waited at the hotel for less
than 30 minutes before the doorbell rang.
She knew perfectly well that Liang Xi Cheng
had arrived. She still felt a little guilty; Ning Zhi Yuan didn't know she was
in City C. In truth, she didn't know why she had traveled all the way to City C
to find Yan Liang. After finding her, she couldn't utter a single word. Despite
her deep resentment, seeing her now stirred up a mix of emotions within her.
A year ago, she had stolen her man, framed
her, and plotted to drive her out of EC. Back then, she had never known fear or
compassion, but now she found herself weak.
The one who should have been aggressive was
Liang Jing Shan, but earlier in the car, she had been the one being bullied,
unable to refute a single word.
She was clearly the one who had been wronged,
and now, her own brother had come knocking. Just from listening to his phone
conversation ... Judging from the tone of his voice, she figured Liang Xi Cheng
had come to confront because of Bai Yan Liang.
She had underestimated Bai Yan Liang. Even
now, after all these years, she'd become arrogant and spoiled. She knew her
brother doted on her, and she hadn't even done anything to her yet, but Bai Yan
Liang was already complaining.
Liang Jing Shan thought to herself, she hadn't
done anything too outrageous. If Liang Xi Cheng really scolded her, she would
argue back.
Thinking this, she went to open the door. As
expected, a tall, imposing man stood outside, his eyes deep and his refined
features cold and stern.
“… Big Brother.”
Liang Jing Shan let Liang Xi Cheng into the
room and closed the door. Liang Xi Cheng unbuttoned his suit jacket, walked to
the sofa, sat down, and only looked up after a moment. “Sit down and talk to
me.”
“Brother, just say it. How long has it been
since you met with me alone like this? You know I was in City C today, and you
know I contacted Bai Yan Liang, so you're here to confront me, right?”
Liang Jing Shan pursed her lips, feeling she
hadn't done anything wrong, hadn't said anything offensive, yet she was still
so apprehensive. Lacking any backbone, she simply blurted out, "...
Brother, I did see Yan Liang, but I didn't say anything offensive to her. I
didn't know she told you, causing you to make such a fuss, even coming all this
way to find me ... In short, I have a clear conscience!"
"A clear conscience?"
Liang Xi Cheng raised an eyebrow, his voice
calm, but his sharp eyes held a chilling intensity that made it hard to look
him in the eye. "Is it really a clear conscience? Jing Shan, look back and
count how many chances I've given you?"
Liang Jing Shan, "…"
Liang Xi Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and
the next second, his tall figure suddenly rose from the sofa. Almost instantly,
he grabbed Liang Jing Shan by the neck. Liang Jing Shan trembled from his
sinister appearance, staggered back two steps, and barely managed to fall back
onto the sofa. She choked on her breath, her exquisitely made-up face filled
with panic and confusion. Her hands flared instinctively, trying to push Liang
Xi Cheng away, but the difference in strength between a man and a woman made
her struggles futile.
“… Brother, brother, what are you doing? Let
go … let go of me … I can’t … I can’t breathe …”
“Yan Liang was splashed with red paint. Two
people were caught, and they both said you ordered them to do it.” Liang Xi
Cheng tightened his grip. He was truly disappointed in his sister. Everyone in
the Liang family had hurt Yan Liang, including himself. At this moment, he
couldn’t control himself and wanted to vent his anger—
“Jing Shan, you should be grateful you’re from
the Liang family. If you weren’t, I wouldn’t care if you were a woman or not.
You hurt the woman I love, and you’ll pay the price. Why can’t you just be a
good young lady? What are you missing? The man you wanted is already back by
your side. Why are you making such a fuss? Do you even know that Yan Liang …
She's pregnant! You're lucky this time; neither she nor the baby is in any
danger. Otherwise, I really don't know what I would have done!"
"…"
"Jing Shan, this is the last time I'm
telling you. You're my sister, and I least want to hurt anyone in the Liang
family. But don't push me anymore. This is the last time. I'm telling you this
solemnly, listen carefully—this is the last time. You stay in the Liang family
peacefully, but don't cause any more trouble. If anything happens to Yan Liang
again, I will absolutely not let you off."
Seeing Liang Jing Shan's face growing paler
and paler, Liang Xi Cheng finally slowly loosened his grip on her neck. As soon
as his slender fingers released her, Liang Jing Shan gasped for breath like a
fish out of water. Perhaps she was truly unwilling to accept it; before she
could even catch her breath, her eyes reddened, and she stood up, clutching her
neck. She stood up, her voice hoarse from the sore throat, adding to her
aggrieved tone—
"... Brother, what do you mean? Your Bai
Yan Liang is a treasure, untouchable by anyone! Okay, I admit, I did hurt her
and scheme against her a year ago, but this time, I swear to God, I absolutely
did not do anything to hurt her!"
Liang Jing Shan trembled as she spoke, her
eyes bloodshot, tears streaming down her cheeks. She wiped them away forcefully
with the back of her hand, continuing to defend herself, "... I did come
to City C secretly with ulterior motives, but is Bai Yan Liang just a pushover?
Did she let me bully her? Before I could even finish speaking, she launched
into a long tirade, leaving me speechless. I just had the driver take her to
the hospital, and then ... I'm leaving. What paint-throwing? This has
absolutely nothing to do with me! Even if you cherish her a lot, I'm still your
own sister. Are you really that heartless?"
"If I were truly heartless, I wouldn't be
standing here alone saying these warnings. I would be sending someone to make
you experience the same thing."
Liang Xi Cheng wasn't a cold-blooded person
after all. He valued family ties. He was well aware of Liang Jing Shan's many
underhanded actions, but he had always chosen to turn a blind eye. The harm the
Liang family had caused Yan Liang, whether direct or indirect, remained a
hurdle in his heart. He had indeed become emotional just now. The thought of
losing his hard-won child made it impossible for him to control his emotions.
Reaching out to pinch his brow, Liang Xi Cheng
didn't want to stay any longer. "I don't want to talk about this anymore.
Whether you did it or not, remember what I just said: don't harbor any ill
intentions towards Yan Liang. She will always be your sister-in-law."
"…"
"Brother, I really didn't ..."
Liang Jing Shan was about to explain when
Liang Xi Cheng reached the entryway. Just then, his phone rang. Both of them
were startled, but Liang Xi Cheng answered first, taking out his phone and
glancing at the caller ID. He didn't look away and answered directly, turning
on the phone with one hand. The door opened, and the phone rang. A flustered
male voice came from the other end, saying something to him. Liang Xi Cheng's
expression changed drastically; his eyes, which had just suppressed a storm,
once again glared sharply at Liang Jing Shan.
Liang Jing Shan instinctively shrank back,
somewhat confused.
Liang Xi Cheng hung up. His thin lips pressed
tightly together, "... I'll only ask you one question: did you have
someone lure me away before taking Yan Liang away?"
"…"
Liang Jing Shan's eyes showed a hint of
confusion. She seemed somewhat unable to process what was happening. Liang Xi
Cheng had watched his younger sister grow up since childhood. Before Yan
Liang's incident, he hadn't had many complaints about Liang Jing Shan. After
all, as a wealthy young lady raised in a prestigious family like them, her
willful and extravagant nature seemed to be her privilege, and he never saw
anything wrong with it.
However, after meeting Yan Liang, he gradually
began to appreciate Yan Liang's simple and honest nature, which made him more
disappointed and heartbroken by Liang Jing Shan's behavior.
But no matter what, he always knew his sister.
If she had really done something wrong, she wouldn't have this expression.
Liang Xi Cheng's sharp brows furrowed, his
mind racing, as if he realized that things weren't so simple.
A terrifying thought flashed through his mind,
his face growing increasingly grim. His body, however, moved faster than his
thoughts; almost instantly, he flung open the door and rushed out.
Liang Jing Shan had no idea what had happened.
She clutched her still-throbbing neck, watching Liang Xi Cheng utter that
inexplicable remark before quickly leaving. Confused, she quickly pieced
together her thoughts.
—Who in this world could make her brother so
panicked, besides Bai Yan Liang?
He had come to confront her. She did feel
wronged; the paint-throwing incident had nothing to do with her. He came in and
started pinching, yelling, and threatening her. Just thinking about it made
Liang Jing Shan's teeth itch with anger. But then she remembered Liang Xi
Cheng's expression and his last words—
Bai Yan Liang, is she gone?
***
Guan Jiu arrived in City C from City A,
arriving around 10 PM.
He didn't linger; after getting off the plane,
he rushed to the hospital. When he reached the ward door, he tentatively
knocked, but there was no response. Just as he was about to knock a second
time, he heard a familiar male voice, deep and husky.
Only two simple words, "Come in."
Guan Jiu pushed open the door. The VIP ward
was somewhat messy; many things were overturned on the floor, and the bed was
disheveled. Upon closer inspection, he saw bloodstains on the floor. Guan Jiu's
heart leaped into his throat.
"... Chairman Liang."
"Before you came, did you arrange
everything I asked you to?"
Liang Xi Cheng's long, slender fingers still
held a half-smoked cigarette, the crimson glow almost touching his skin, yet he
seemed oblivious. His tall, imposing figure was taut, his back to the door as
he stood by the window. Guan Jiu clearly felt that the man standing before him
seemed to absorb all the chill from outside, his aura extremely oppressive.
At this crucial moment, Guan Jiu dared not
hesitate. Having already gathered a preliminary understanding of the situation
on the way here, he quickly nodded. "Yes, I've already sent people to
search in City A. However, when you informed me, Chairman Liang, I immediately
sent people to the Ye Corporation. Neither Ye Sheng Ming nor Ye Qing showed any
suspicious activity. Ye Sheng Ming seems to have been at the Ye Corporation the
whole time, and as for Ye Qing, she's been kept at home by Ye Sheng Ming and
hasn't gone out. So far, we haven't found any clues there."
Liang Xi Cheng's breathing deepened slightly
before he slowly turned around. His eyes appeared calm, but within them were
countless bloodshot veins. The man's deep, unsettling presence sent a chill
down Guan Jiu's spine as he watched him crush the cigarette butt between his
fingers. His usually deep voice was now even colder and more tense—
"... Send people to search in City C as
well. I don't care what methods you use, two hours. I can only wait two more
hours at most. I must have news of Yan Liang."
"Chairman Liang ..."
"Don't give me any nonsense. If you can't
find him in two hours, return to City A immediately. I want to meet Ye Sheng
Ming personally."
Yan Liang is gone ...
These five words floated through Liang Xi
Cheng's mind, filling him with an overwhelming sense of guilt.
Just hours ago, he had sworn to her—"I
will never let you get hurt again"—but in just a few hours, she was taken
away right before his eyes.
He had never felt so powerless, so utterly
powerless that he was helpless when his beloved woman disappeared. Even with
his immense wealth, fame, and power, even with countless people at his
disposal, he still felt utterly helpless.
The woman he cherished most was constantly
getting into trouble, right under his control …
"… Chairman Liang, can we really be sure
that Ye Sheng Ming is behind this?"
Guan Jiu didn't know the full story. When he
arrived, he only knew that Bai Yan Liang was in trouble, but now it seemed
there was a serious problem.
Liang Xi Cheng frowned, then nodded—this time,
he was absolutely certain that Ye Sheng Ming was behind it all. If anyone was
to blame, it was his own carelessness. Ye Sheng Ming deliberately used a
diversionary tactic against him. First, he had paint splashed on Yan Liang,
making him believe Jing Shan was responsible. Then, when he went to find Jing
Shan, someone dressed in a doctor's white coat misled the others, entered the
ward, and took Yan Liang away …
When he returned, the two people who had been
guarding the ward outside were unconscious. The room was in a mess, with
bloodstains on the floor …
Liang Xi Cheng's heart tightened again. He
could almost imagine Yan Liang's panic when that person entered; she might have
even fought with someone, hence the bloodstains on the floor …
Is she alright now?
Is she injured? Where is she?
Yan Liang … Yan Liang …
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