Chapter 12 Chapter 12: What If I Don’t Forgive You?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xia Long led Xia Lin in.
The moment they entered, Xiao Long shouted at Wang Sheng, “Dad! I brought Xiao Lin to see you.”
Wang Sheng frowned and said coldly, “Don’t call me dad. I don’t have a son like you.”
Xia Long’s face darkened, but he had been in the business world for many years. A smile quickly appeared on his face and he said shamelessly, “Dad, look at what you’re saying. How can I not be your son? Although Suisui is no longer with us, our relationship remains the same.”
Xia Long was referring to Wang Sui, Wang Sheng’s daughter and Xia Zhi’s mother.
“Xiao Lin, quickly put the gift for Grandpa on the table.” After Xia Long turned his head to Xia Lin, he turned to Wang Sheng and said, “I brought you some food. They’re all good stuff. I specially got someone to buy them from abroad to show your respect. It cost me a lot of money!”
Xia Long’s heart ached as he said this.
Chu Nan had brought over so many antique paintings and calligraphy without blinking, but Xia Long had presented his food with such fanfare. Wang Sheng was growing to appreciate Chu Nan all the more.
Wang Sheng’s expression did not change. He only said, “No need. I’m well-stoked here. You can take them back to eat.”
Xia Lin also saw the table laden with gifts and stopped in her tracks. She was unwilling to apologize, to begin with, and now that she was being declined, her anger only grew. However, she could only lower her eyes to hide her resentment.
Xia Long was also unhappy, but when he recalled his main purpose for this visit, he could only suppress his anger and say, “Alright, Xiao Lin and I will bring it back. By the way, Dad, I brought Lin here to apologize to you.”
Xia Lin received the look that Xia Long gave her and swallowed the knot in her throat. Her voice was weak. She said pitifully, “Grandpa, I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Besides, Chu Ci doesn’t want me anymore.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng knew why Xia Long had come. He must have wanted him to come forward and resolve the matter, right?
It was a wonderful idea. Wang Sheng couldn’t help but sneer. “I think you should be apologizing to Little Zhi, not me, right?”
Xia Long’s expression froze for a moment, then he calmly replied, “Yes, yes, yes. We should apologize to Little Zhi.”
Xia Long was able to roll with it, but not Xia Lin. If not for the video that Xia Zhi released, Chu Ci’s family wouldn’t have kicked her out in anger. They had stopped picking her calls altogether.
At the thought of this, Xia Lin was filled with rage. Her lips curled into a snarl. She turned to Xia Zhi with a murderous gleam in her eyes.
Xia Zhi calmly addressed her. “If you don’t want to apologize, feel free to go back home.”
“How would we not want to?” Xia Long was anxious. He looked at Xia Lin and urged her, “Didn’t we agree to apologize at home just now? If you don’t apologize, don’t even think about going out in the future!”
Xia Lin knew that this was actually a reminder from Xia Long. If she didn’t apologize and couldn’t get Wang Sheng and the others to relent, the entire circle would talk about her climbing into bed with her future brother-in-law. Her reputation and purity would be ruined.
Xia Lin could only lower her eyes to hide the hatred in her eyes and force out an apology. “Sister, please forgive me.”
Xia Zhi smiled knowingly and said to her, “What if I don’t forgive you?”
Xia Lin was already feeling humiliated. She had not expected to be toyed with.
She exploded. “Brother Chu Ci and I have been forced apart. We liked each other! You just had to meddle with our relationship and release the video in front of so many people. You crossed a line, you shameless b*tch!”
The moment she opened her mouth, Xia Long had sensed that something was wrong. He had moved to stop her, but she managed to get all her words out.