Chapter 237: Could it be a Guilty Conscience?
Chapter 237: Could it be a Guilty Conscience?
"Out of respect for Li Shishi and Shangguan Yue, I’m giving you one last chance. If there’s a next time, I’ll send you straight to meet King Yan!" Ling Fan snorted coldly, completely ignoring Ge Chengye on the ground with his blood-red eyes.
"Get lost immediately, before I change my mind. Disappear from my sight at once!"
Ge Chengye struggled to get up with clenched teeth, his crimson gaze hardly concealing the ferocious venom within as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared fiercely back at Ling Fan.
"Heh, can’t accept it, can you? Come on, I’ll give you the chance to curse me!" Ling Fan spoke with a cold smirk, his eyes shooting murderous intent.
Ling Fan had already made up his mind, if this bastard dared to make a peep, he’d damn well kill him on the spot!
Ge Chengye’s breathing was heavy, his face flushed as he suppressed his rage, ultimately letting reason prevail over impulse.
He could feel the murderous aura in Ling Fan’s eyes, and given how ruthless and unreserved Ling Fan had been just now, he didn’t doubt for a second that Ling Fan would kill him right there.
Even if he wouldn’t dare take his life, this madman would definitely cripple him, and neither outcome was something he wanted to face!
"Black Tiger, let’s go!" Ge Chengye said through gritted teeth.
Amid the complex expressions of Shangguan Yue, Li Shishi and others, Ge Chengye, with a darkened face, staggered out with the support of one arm from Black Tiger.
Just as the two were about to reach the door, Ling Fan suddenly called out to stop them, "Hold on!"
Hearing Ling Fan’s voice, Ge Chengye’s heart skipped a beat. Could this bastard be having second thoughts?
Shangguan Yue and Li Shishi exchanged glances, unsure of what Ling Fan meant. Could he have changed his mind? But after Ling Fan’s reminder just now, neither of them spoke up this time!
"Your elder brother is pursuing Li Shishi, isn’t he?" Ling Fan suddenly asked.
Ge Chengye was stunned, turned around and looked at Ling Fan in confusion, unsure why he’d bring up such an irrelevant topic.
Li Shishi was equally surprised, unsure what Ling Fan was up to.
Amid the curious looks of those present, Ling Fan said indifferently, "Go home and tell your so-called elder brother that Li Shishi is my girlfriend, and he should cut off any improper thoughts about Shishi. Did you understand that?"
At these words, the living room fell into an eerie silence.
Ge Chengye’s eyes bulged, barely believing his ears. Could this guy have gone completely mad, daring to openly rob his elder brother of his woman?
He turned his dumbstruck gaze to Li Shishi, who looked just as stunned, not expecting Ling Fan to assert himself in such a forceful and domineering manner.
For Ling Fan, the matter seemed simple. Since he had made a promise, why complicate it? Today, just as Ge Chengye fell into his hands, he might as well send the message and resolve everything in one go—simple, wasn’t it?
Shangguan Yue, standing to the side, her bright eyes sparkling, thought to herself, "This guy, so domineering..."
Aunt Wang, beside them, trembled, spilling tea from the pot, her face a picture of shock as she looked at Ling Fan—was the young man the Miss brought back Li Shishi’s boyfriend?
Aunt Wang’s mind was in turmoil; she had thought Ling Fan had a connection with Shangguan Yue, but it turned out he was involved with Li Shishi?
In Binzhou, who didn’t know that Li Shishi was the woman the Ge Family Eldest fancied? This young man dared to take a woman the Ge Family Eldest had his eyes on, truly as bold as if he had the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard!
"Yes, if this kid can dare to beat Ge Chengye, what wouldn’t he dare to do?" Aunt Wang muttered to herself.
Just then, Ling Fan spoke again calmly, "As for Shangguan Yue, she has nothing to do with you anymore. It would be best if you did not appear in front of her again. To be precise, these two women have nothing to do with your Ge Family. Do you understand?"
Young Master Ling had seen how Shangguan Yue treated Ge Chengye, and it was impossible not to notice her aversion to the man. Having already helped Li Shishi, he decided to play the good Samaritan to the end and help her as well!
Official Ling’s indiscriminate kindness might not be a problem, but it made the beautiful Shangguan Yue dizzy with confusion.
"Ling... Young Master Ling, do... do you like me?" Shangguan Yue’s pretty face suddenly flushed, and she could clearly hear her heartbeat quickening.
Aunt Wang was so shocked she almost dropped the teapot she was holding, her eyes nearly popping out of her head. Who exactly was this man who had managed to catch the eye of not one but two women, Li Shishi and Shangguan Yue, and both top-tier celebrities at that?
Thinking of the Ge Brothers, it would take an immense amount of effort for one of them to win over a single woman, yet this guy in front of her, what were his merits to declare his claim over the two beauties to the Ge Family? Aunt Wang felt like her head was going to explode.
Especially seeing that neither Li Shishi nor Shangguan Yue contradicted him, and even seemed a bit shy, her mind was in utter chaos—suddenly, the world made no sense to her!
"Pfft!"
"Second Master!"
Black Tiger cried out in alarm, catching Ge Chengye as he lost his balance.
Ling Fan, upon seeing this, was taken aback, as Ge Chengye had become so enraged he vomited blood and fainted.
Already on the verge of a mental breakdown, how could Ge Chengye withstand such a heart-piercing provocation from Ling Fan?
Shangguan Yue and Li Shishi exchanged glances, equally taken aback. They had seen Zhuge Kongming scold Wang Lang to death in the Three Kingdoms, but they had never expected to witness Ling Fan make Ge Chengye faint from anger—they were in the presence of a truly ruthless person!
"Goddammit, with such a weak mental state you have the nerve to show off, it’s simply ridiculous. Hurry up and take your useless master and get lost!" Ling Fan snorted and repeatedly motioned them away.
Black Tiger silently acknowledged that victors are kings and losers are rogues, there was nothing left to say, and with that, he supported Ge Chengye with his good arm and left!
"Ling Fan, when Ge Chengye goes back, you..." In the silent living room, Li Shishi started to speak but then hesitated.
Shangguan Yue also showed concern, "Ling Fan, why don’t you take my mother back to Binzhou for treatment? It wouldn’t hurt to delay for a day or two. The Ge Family..."
Ling Fan waved his hand dismissively, "It’s just the Ge Family. Business as usual. I’ve already promised Li Shishi; I can’t go back on my word. Since we’ve run into this situation, let’s resolve it completely so as to avoid future troubles."
Seeing his stance, the two women could say nothing further and, after some thought, nodded in agreement.
"First, let’s treat your mother," Ling Fan said indifferently.
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As he spoke, his gaze suddenly shifted to Aunt Wang, who had turned pale.
"Come here," he said.
Aunt Wang, upon noticing Ling Fan’s attention, immediately tensed up, thinking that if Ge Chengye was treated like a ragdoll before this man, who was she?
"Mi... Miss, I assure you I’ve done nothing to wrong Madam!" Aunt Wang immediately looked at Shangguan Yue, her complexion turning pale.
Shangguan Yue pressed her lips together, wanting to speak but stopped herself. At that moment, she felt an inexplicable trust and reliance on Ling Fan and, uncharacteristically, did not speak up in Aunt Wang’s defense.
She believed Ling Fan must have discovered something—whatever action he took, he must have had a reason for it.
"There’s certainly a reason Ling Fan has called for you, Aunt Wang, there’s no need to be so anxious," Shangguan Yue finally said.
Ling Fan, looking at the anxious Aunt Wang, said with a touch of amusement, "I didn’t say you did anything wrong to Shangguan Yue’s mother. Why are you reacting so strongly? Are you feeling guilty of something?"