Chapter 243: Run Fast!
Ge Chusheng immediately recounted the identity of Jing He, carefully selecting what to say and omitting certain scheming of his own in the process.
"I also discovered it unintentionally since I've seen the jade pendants that you nobles carry with you. I had planned to tell you about it, but then Jing He suddenly left Danyang.
So, there had never been a chance to discuss this matter. I figured I'd let you know once I found her.
Just recently, I finally learned about Jing He's whereabouts. A few days ago, I went to Binzhou myself, intending to bring her back and notify you.
To my surprise, not only did I fail to bring her back, but I also nearly lost my life!" Ge Chusheng said with a sigh, still visibly shaken.
Jing Chun listened to the news with a shocked expression. They, at the Martial Association, were somewhat aware of the secret daughter of the Jing Family.
Years ago, the Zhongnan headquarters had circulated a message that Second Master Jing had lost a daughter overseas, commissioning the Martial Associations across the country to discreetly search for her. They had been unsuccessful and eventually gave up.
He hadn't expected Ge Chusheng, this youngster, to stumble upon her by chance. If this was true, it would be a great achievement.
Visibly excited, he confirmed the news again and asked a few key questions!
Ge Chusheng continued, "However, bringing Jing He back may be a bit tricky, as she is now married.
Furthermore, if we don't handle Young Master Ling who is behind her, all efforts will be in vain. Coincidentally, that Young Master Ling has just appeared in our Danyang.
If you want to take Jing He back, you have to deal with Young Master Ling first; otherwise, it's all for naught!"
"Hmph, does an ant from the Secular World dare to meddle in our Jing Family matters? That secular family who married Jing He, they're simply courting death, thinking a toad can eat swan meat—they will pay a painful price!" Jing Chun said with a stern gaze and cold voice.
Ge Chusheng was inwardly overjoyed, "Damn, heaven had a path you didn't take, hell had no gate you broke in. I'm not your match, but there are always people who can handle you!"
"Where is that kid now, do you know?" Jing Chun suddenly asked.
"That guy offended my second brother, and now my elder brother is also looking for him. I'll help you ask around!" Ge Chusheng quickly replied.
"Hmm, tell your family not to kill that kid. Leave him breathing for my Jing Family. This matter is of great importance; I need to inform our president!" Jing Chun said as he pulled out his phone and got up to make a call on the side.
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Li Family Villa.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back. Where are the Ge Family people? If they dare, come at me directly, don't harass my family!" Li Shishi said urgently, her voice reaching the living room before she did.
"Shishi is back!"
The people in the living room turned towards the door upon hearing the news.
Li Shishi rushed in anxiously, looking around the living room. Not seeing anyone from the Ge Family, she froze on the spot.
"What's going on? Did the Ge Family people leave?" Li Shishi asked with a frown.
"The Ge Family people didn't come, but they sent a message. What on earth is going on with you, girl? Explain it to us quickly!" Hu Suxin said urgently.
Li Shishi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the Ge Family had launched an attack, "What message did they send?"
Hu Suxin was about to respond when, at that moment, Ling Fan walked in from behind, appearing in the living room within everyone's line of sight.
With Ling Fan's arrival, the living room fell silent, all eyes landing on the young man who had just appeared.
"Shishi, this person is...." Hu Suxin felt a tremble in her heart, could it be true?
"Oh, let me introduce him to you all, this is my boyfriend, whom I've never mentioned before. He just happened to be in Danyang on business today!" Li Shishi introduced.
For the sake of verisimilitude, she even turned around affectionately and hooked her arm through Ling Fan's!
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Hu Suxin, "..."
The crowd, "...."
Li Gu's heart clenched as he stared at his daughter's face, which was full of warm smiles. He looked stunned, and it seemed there was no need to ask—it was true!
Chen Peng and Sang Xiaoqin exchanged glances. Even a fool could understand what was happening!
Hu Suxin, looking at her daughter's blooming smile, felt as though her breath might stop at any moment. This wasn't any boyfriend, he felt more like a harbinger of death!
Hu Chunyan nearly popped her eyes out at the sight of Li Shishi and Ling Fan clinging to each other like sticky rice cakes. Her head spun with dizziness. Her niece truly had gone mad, it was practically seeking death!
"Tap tap tap...."
The crisp sound of high heels striking the floor resonated powerfully from the entrance. A beauty in a black pencil skirt and long hair came into view—it was none other than Hu Chunyan's daughter, Cheng Zhenli.
"Mom, brother, you're all here. I heard there was trouble at Auntie's place, possibly life-threatening, so I came to see!" Cheng Zhenli spoke.
As she spoke, her gaze swept towards Li Shishi and Ling Fan, and her eyes flickered slightly.
Cheng Zhenli and Li Shishi didn't have a good relationship; actually, she was just here to see the excitement. She considered herself no less in looks and grace than Li Shishi.
Unfortunately, she wasn't a celebrity and didn't have the fame of Li Shishi. She had always wanted to get a foothold in the Danyang Ge Family, but she just didn't qualify.
Therefore, she was quite jealous of Li Shishi's favor with the Ge family. Women can be envious, and as first cousins, it was inevitable that people compared them.
"Heh, who would've thought, Li Shishi, even you can be blind," Cheng Zhenli gave Ling Fan an up and down look, shaking her head inwardly.
"Shishi, is this your new boyfriend?" Cheng Zhenli hesitated.
Li Shishi's brows furrowed slightly, "What do you mean 'new boyfriend'? He's always been my official boyfriend. It's you all that are matching people up without a clue.
Today, I'm introducing him to you to make it clear that there's no possibility with the Ge family. Moreover, my affairs do not require your concern!"
Upon Li Shishi's words, Li Gu and Hu Suxin turned pale.
Cheng Zhenli sneered inwardly, "The Ge family isn't something you can just refuse to deal with. Look at your boyfriend's bumpkin appearance, he isn't even fit to carry their shoes!
If you truly face the wrath of the Ge family, you probably would wet your pants in fear. I don't know where you found such a country bumpkin, but anyone with a bit of insight and brains would never dare offend the Ge family, let alone dare to be your boyfriend without knowing if they're courting death!"
"Shishi, aren't you being a bit reckless, do you know the situation you're in?" Li Gu steadied his turbulent emotions and said in a deep voice.
"Yeah, child, how could you not inform the family about such a major matter beforehand, do you know that you're playing with fire?
And it's not just yourself you're burning; are you planning to get the whole family killed?" Hu Suxin said to Li Shishi with an ugly expression.
"And you, young man, my daughter is not someone you should be thinking about. She must be paying you to pretend, right?
I can tell you're not a local, you don't understand how terrifying the Danyang Ge Family can be. Some money isn't that easy to earn. If you still want to live, you should run now while you might still have a chance!" Hu Suxin said to Ling Fan, kindly advising.