CHAPTER 866: CHAPTER 454:

"Me too."

Rong Yanqiao smiled.

She stayed with Xu Wei for a while, but she had to go back to the Rong Family’s old residence tonight.

Not long after she left, Xu Shaodong came to find Xu Wei.

Xu Shaodong just quietly sat beside Xu Wei.

"You shouldn’t come looking for me anymore. Since we can’t be together, even seeing you more is painful for me," Xu Wei calmly said, trying hard to keep herself composed.

Since she had regained consciousness, a long time had indeed passed. She could now control her emotions well.

"With you like this, I can’t not come. Xu Wei, I..."

"If you’re going to apologize, then don’t say it. I don’t want to hear it. Because apologies are useless, they can’t change anything!"

Not waiting for Xu Shaodong to finish speaking, Xu Wei interrupted him.

At this moment, Xu Shaodong truly realized the change in Xu Wei.

Xu Shaodong pursed his lips and quietly asked, "Then tell me, what do you plan to do after you divorce Jiang Xun?"

Xu Wei laughed, "Who said I’m divorcing Jiang Xun? I will continue with Jiang Xun. I am Xu Wei of the Xu Family, not just individual Xu Wei."

As soon as Xu Wei said this, Xu Shaodong instantly understood everything.

Xu Wei planned to continue with Jiang Xun for the sake of the Xu Family.

This is what he initially hoped for, but why does his heart feel so pained?

Seeing that Xu Shaodong was silent, Xu Wei slowly spoke, "Bless me, and I will bless you too."

"...Alright."

Xu Shaodong forced the words from his throat.

What he could offer Xu Wei now was his blessing.

And then his protection.

Xu Wei looked at Xu Shaodong’s eyebrows and eyes, she wanted it to be like yesterday, but it wasn’t possible anymore.

She knew this was their last close contact.

From now on, she would always be at the Jiang Family, perhaps pregnant with Jiang Xun’s child, perhaps helping manage the Jiang Family’s business, or perhaps... there wouldn’t be so many possibilities.

Xu Shaodong didn’t stay long in her hospital room.

He left.

After several days without seeing him, Lin Qing anxiously came looking for him, "I know you have a fiancée, but you can’t just ignore me. I still have your child; do you intend to let your child wander the streets?"

Looking at Xu Shaodong’s weary eyebrows, Lin Qing added another sentence, "Or do you want me to expose this incident?"

Lin Qing knew that by tying herself to Xu Shaodong, it was her only chance. She didn’t want to live in poverty.

"I don’t need the child in your belly, I’ll give you a sum of money. My fiancée is Jiang Wanxing."

Upon hearing Xu Shaodong’s words, Lin Qing felt as if a basin of icy water had been poured from head to toe.

Xu Shaodong had clearly promised to be with her. But this outcome... Lin Qing couldn’t accept it, "Didn’t you say you would take responsibility for me? Xu Shaodong, you can’t go back on your word!"

Xu Shaodong indifferently replied, "Between us, whatever process and details there were, I don’t want to describe further. It’s a matter of a few words; what’s said can naturally be changed."

Lin Qing noticed the indifference in Xu Shaodong’s expression.

Which meant.

Xu Shaodong wouldn’t ever be with her again.

Compared to Madam Xu and a sum of money, she would obviously choose the former.

Lin Qing clenched her palm, "Xu Shaodong, I don’t want money. I want the position of Madam Xu. If you don’t give it to me, I’ll make sure everyone knows about your affair with Xu Wei all over North City!"

"You wouldn’t dare!"

Xu Shaodong gritted his teeth, his eyes ablaze.

Lin Qing coldly laughed, "What is there I wouldn’t dare? You’re not planning to be with me. If I can’t get what I want, I’ll make sure we both lose everything!"

Lin Qing’s laughter even grew louder.

Xu Shaodong saw Lin Qing like this, and he wished he could strangle her.

Lin Qing knew how to manipulate people; she had no fear whatsoever, "Ever since I discovered the differences between you and Xu Wei, I’ve been fully prepared. Xu Shaodong, if I die, my friends will immediately post these things online for revenge. I’m telling you, you can never have a peaceful life!"

Siblings?

Ha, such news, if spread, would certainly be North City’s headline.

Xu Shaodong controlled his fury, stood with his hands behind his back, and said, "You just want the position of Madam Xu, right? I’ll give it to you, but you need to understand one thing, wearing a crown comes with its weight!"

He most despised being threatened; Lin Qing was courting death!

Lin Qing remained utterly fearless, "Heavy or light, that’s my business. Xu Shaodong, I’ll give you three days; I hate men who break promises."