NOVEL NEXT Chapter 218 - 218 The Deserved Punishment
Chapter 218: Chapter 218 The Deserved Punishment
But was it really necessary to do this?
She was his wife, not a trophy, not a deal that necessitated his machinations.
With that thought, He Jingyao’s gaze soften, and he gently kissed the top of her head.
Su Zixi couldn’t help but hold him tighter… She could feel the tenderness in the kiss, and her mood soared even higher.
Just then, an incongruous “gurgle” sound broke the rare warmth of the moment.
The woman in his arms stiffened.
He Jingyao raised an eyebrow.
With her face buried in his chest, Su Zixi lacked the courage to look up and could only mumble, “It wasn’t me.”
He Jingyao chuckled lightly, “After alighting the plane, Uncle Li went back first, so lunch should be ready by now, don’t rush.”
“I’m not rushing…” she continued to be stubborn, but thinking about the chef at Hades Manor, she couldn’t help but start salivating.
If Ning Yichen hadn’t suddenly showed up, she’d likely have had lunch by now… not to mention the canteen’s meals were quite delicious these days.
As Su Zixi fantasized about different delicacies, He Jingyao’s phone rang.
He glanced at the number and seemed a bit surprised, then looked at Su Zixi.
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“What is it?” Su Zixi looked up at him.
He smiled faintly and answered the call, “It’s me.”
“…Yes, that’s right.”
“…You can take the person back now. Oh? He is forbidden from setting foot in Yanzhou City for the short term? Of course, I welcome that.”
“…Right, although I can’t attend, I should still say congratulations.”
After saying this with sarcasm, someone on the other end of the line seemed to swear.
He Jingyao hung up the phone, the corner of his mouth curled slightly, and he appeared to be in a good mood.
“Whose call was that?” Su Zixi blinked, suddenly her eyes lit up, “Someone from the Ning Family?”
“Hmm, Ning Ruixin,” He Jingyao nodded slightly, “Over in Yangdong City, the wedding took place as scheduled.”
“What? But Ning Yichen isn’t even there…” Su Zixi said with surprise, and for a moment she entertained a ridiculous thought—could the Ning Yichen she had just seen not be the real one…
“The Ning Family would never cancel the wedding at this critical moment, not unless they wanted to destroy their own reputation,” He Jingyao said indifferently, “Whether Ning Yichen is there or not isn’t important. It’s just a ceremony; getting someone to substitute for him isn’t impossible. Although it might raise some suspicions, it’s much better than abruptly calling off the wedding.”
Su Zixi nodded, sounding a bit displeased, “That means Su Lianxi still managed to marry into the Ning Family. She really is lucky.”
Initially, she believed that Ning Yichen truly loved Su Lianxi, so she accepted it.
But now she knew that everything Su Lianxi had wasn’t really deserved, and she inevitably felt bitter inside.
If even Su Lianxi’s lies were exposed and she didn’t receive her just punishment… It was really irritating to think about.
Seeing her rarely show such petty emotions, He Jingyao couldn’t help but smile.
“The Ning Family only temporarily needs her to maintain their reputation. Give it some time, when this wedding is forgotten by the public, do you think they’ll spare Su Lianxi?” He Jingyao’s eyes flashed with a cold light, “If she’s kicked out by the Ning Family in three months, I’ll help you seek justice.”
Su Zixi felt somewhat embarrassed, “No need, no need, why use an ox-cleaver to kill a chicken… Let’s not bother with her anymore.”