Chapter 126: Su Rulong’s Strength Is Truly Formidable

Ning Cai had already packed her things, preparing to return to Nanzhou in the next day or two.

In truth, there wasn’t much to pack.

She simply sat in the living room, lost in thought.

Her stepmother came in from outside and, seeing Ning Cai’s gloomy expression, approached her and gently asked, “Are you thinking about Shen Xian?”

Ning Cai remained silent.

Her stepmother sighed, “Shen Xian has a strong sense of pride and is very independent. He’s knowledgeable in many areas. Typically, men like him are sensitive and tend to retreat first when it comes to matters of the heart. They often give up certain things to protect their pride.”

“I know,” Ning Cai replied. “I understand him.”

Shen Xian was kind and gentle to everyone, meticulous in his care.

When talking with others, he would observe their expressions and eyes, always considering things from their perspective.

People like him usually had some tragic experiences in their childhood.

“He might like you, but he definitely won’t be with you—unless one day he reaches a certain height. But is that even possible?” her stepmother advised.

She had initially been optimistic about Shen Xian and Ning Cai. After all, she was wealthy and childless; it wouldn’t matter if such a vast fortune went to the two children.

But after observing Shen Xian’s attitude, she realized she had been overthinking.

Shen Xian absolutely would not be with Ning Cai, at least not at this stage.

Ning Cai was well aware of this truth.

“But why can’t he be more resolute?” Ning Cai murmured, her voice tinged with frustration.

She was angry—angry at Shen Xian’s attitude.

If only Shen Xian were firmer, more willing to resist, she would fight to the death against Ning Zheng and the Yu family.

But Shen Xian was not.

Not only that, he even sided with them, putting pressure on her.

Her stepmother took Ning Cai’s hand with gentle care and said, “Cai Cai, listen to me. Don’t put any pressure on him. Let things flow naturally. At this stage, absolutely do not tell him you love him or want to be with him. Just interact naturally. Time will soften the heart; drops of water can wear through stone. One day, he’ll be unable to live without you. When that time comes, I will also persuade your father. We’ll work together.”

Only then did Ning Cai feel a little happier.

What she didn’t know was that their home had already been broken into.

Just then, Ning Zheng entered with a dark expression, slamming his briefcase onto the sofa. “Damn it!”

Her stepmother quickly rose to take his coat. “What happened?”

“Isn’t it just about Qi Zhengqing and Su Rulong’s damn mess?” Ning Zheng said.

“Su Wu blames me for inviting Su Rulong and Qi Zhengqing to dinner on Mid-Autumn.”

“And the Qi family blames me for arranging the hotel for Shen Xian.”

“Can I really be blamed for this?”

Her stepmother covered her mouth and laughed softly, “It’s humiliating, but it’s normal for them to vent their anger.”

The entire capital was in an uproar all day.

Qi Zhengqing hadn’t left his home, shouting loudly that he wanted to kill Su Rulong.

Meanwhile, Su Rulong strutted about brazenly, going wherever the crowds gathered, utterly unfazed by the horrified looks directed at him.

The second-generation heirs immediately fled at the sight of Su Rulong, fearing they might be drugged by him.

Even Ning Zheng felt uneasy in Su Rulong’s presence.

But who could be blamed for all this?

How should responsibility be assigned?

Qi Zhengqing was the first to act with ill intentions, trying to drug Shen Xian; he’d even sent a message to Su Rulong, intending to use him to ruin Shen Xian.

But unexpectedly, Qi Zhengqing ended up drugged himself, falling victim to Su Rulong’s scheme.

The Qi family had marched to the Su household, demanding an explanation from Su Rulong.

Su Rulong simply said, “Then arrest me. Call the police.”

There was really no way out.

Most likely, the Su family would just pay some compensation, and the matter would be dropped.

But poor Qi Zhengqing was left to suffer.

In the Qi household, Qi Zhengqing was furiously brushing his teeth, only to start gagging.

“Ah! Damn Su Rulong! I’ll never forgive you!”

He’d always been the one shoving things into others’ mouths—when had it ever happened the other way around?

“Qi... Qi Shao,” a bruised bodyguard approached cautiously.

Qi Zhengqing had beaten him up.

But it wasn’t the bodyguards’ fault for not arriving in time.

Yesterday, Qi Zhengqing had sealed off the hotel’s front and back doors, forbidding anyone to enter without his orders.

“Prepare the car. I’m going to Nanzhou. I’m going to kill Shen Xian!” Qi Zhengqing’s hair was disheveled as he shouted wildly.

“Minister... you’re not allowed to leave!” the bodyguard said.

Qi Zhengqing collapsed onto the floor, covering his face. “I have no face to show anyone now, sob!”

His backside still ached—he didn’t even know how he’d inflicted that upon himself.

Damn Su Rulong, he really put all his strength into it!

The bodyguards looked at Qi Zhengqing with a mixture of sympathy and pity.

“Go kill Su Rulong,” Qi Zhengqing ordered.

The bodyguards were stunned. One pointed at himself. “Me?”

“Master, has Su Rulong damaged your mind? Me? Kill Su Rulong? Why not send me to kill the Tang Monk and his disciples while you’re at it?”

“Qi Shao... I can’t do it,” the bodyguard said, his face falling.

“Useless! Useless! Useless!” Qi Zhengqing snapped, throwing a cup at the bodyguard.

The bodyguard silently withdrew and closed the bathroom door.

Muffled sobbing came from inside.

Poor Qi Shao...

In Nanzhou—

“I can tell you about your biological parents,” the old man said to Shen Xian.

“Sorry, I don’t want to know. Please leave,” Shen Xian said calmly, closing the door. “My biological parents have long been dead.”

“They’re not dead,” Shen Wendong said.

Shen Xian’s expression turned mocking. “What’s the difference between dead and not dead?”

Shen Wendong sighed, “I’ll take you to Haicheng.”

Shen Xian’s tone grew even more sardonic. “I suppose you’ve run into some problem you can’t solve and that’s why you came to me? Sorry, whether I can do it or not, I won’t agree.”

With that, he slammed the door shut.

The old man Shen Wendong stood outside for a long time, then sighed and turned away.

After closing the door, Shen Xian’s mood clearly worsened.

Qingqing seemed to sense his change and ran over, wrapping her arms around his right leg. “Daddy, hold me.”

Shen Xian picked up Qingqing, feeling his mood lighten a bit.

Zhou Wan came back late, and Shen Xian prepared a late-night meal for her, which moved her deeply.

In the following days, Shen Xian and Zhou Wan’s relationship progressed rapidly.

During the day, Zhou Wan went out to busy herself with engagements or to scout new talent for the company.

Shen Xian stayed home, writing.

“My Son Wang Teng Has the Bearing of an Emperor” had already reached 100,000 words, instantly climbing the new book rankings.

“Wow, this new book feels so grand!”

“Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin, the Ancestor Croc—I can’t wait for the sequel!”

“Ancient Sacred Body, Bitter Sea Lotus—sounds so powerful!”

Fantasy novels in this world were quite behind. Though this book had only 100,000 words, it had already created a grand universe and a completely new cultivation system.

“This book will be a huge hit!” said the chief editor of KuYueNet.

The president of KuYueNet, Lin Zhiyin, had also noticed the book. Her success was because she observed everything carefully.

She often scanned the charts to see which books were suitable for adaptation.

When she saw this book, she was instantly captivated. “The author’s imagination and writing style are incredible. I have a feeling this book will cause an unimaginable impact on online literature.”

As the book showed signs of becoming a hit, Shen Xian and Zhou Wan’s relationship heated up quickly, reaching the point where kissing was possible.

Zhou Wan even thought that if Shen Xian made any demands, she would comply.

On the fourth day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ning Cai returned to Nanzhou, accompanied by Ye Yuning.

“Let’s invite Shen Xian and Wan Wan out tonight. We’ll have dinner together. Didn’t Shen Xian say he could help me sell those hairy livestock?” Ye Yuning said.

Ning Cai then called Shen Xian, who, thinking he had nothing planned for the evening, agreed.

At three in the afternoon, Shen Xian’s phone rang. It was an unknown number.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Yu Tianshu. Come out for a chat,” came a strong, confident voice.

Ning Cai’s eldest uncle.

Shen Xian thought for a moment, then said, “Alright, pick a café and wait for me.”