Jiang Wuming's words resounded through the manor like rolling thunder, lingering in the air.
In front of the main villa of the manor, the Luo family, led by Luo Yuanzhi and Luo Furen, their retainers, and bodyguards, as well as Ye Qian, all stared at Xing Tian in stunned silence.
Clearly, none of them believed what Jiang Wuming had just said.
However—
Belief or disbelief aside, no one among them spoke out in rebuttal, nor did anyone dare to continue their blustering.
The moment Ye Zheng supported Jiang Wuming, even going so far as to annul Ye Qian and Luo Yu's engagement to facilitate Jiang Wuming's return to the Ye family, it was already decided that Jiang Wuming would leave safely that night, leaving the Luo family on the pillar of shame.
"Let's go."
Seeing their reactions, Jiang Wuming said no more. He turned and spoke to Xing Tian.
"Yes, Boss."
Xing Tian nodded.
At that moment, he could sense the shock, doubt, and anger radiating from the Luo family members. Yet, he said nothing. He merely cast a deep glance at Luo Furen before following Jiang Wuming.
Witnessing this, no one dared to block their path. He Jun, in particular, retreated back to Luo Yuanzhi's side.
A moment later, Jiang Wuming and Xing Tian arrived at the entrance of the Luo family manor.
The two security guards at the gate paced back and forth beside the shattered vermillion gate. Upon seeing Jiang Wuming and Xing Tian, they couldn't help but freeze.
Simultaneously, a thought crossed their minds: It was their young master Luo Yu who had crashed the car through the gate just now!
As the thought materialized, they immediately stepped aside, silently watching Jiang Wuming and Xing Tian depart.
Though they couldn't be certain of their assumption, these two strangers entering and then brazenly leaving the Luo family manor was something they absolutely couldn't intervene in.
Furthermore, they had received no orders to stop Jiang Wuming and Xing Tian!
"Boss, thank you."
After exiting the manor gates, Xing Tian stopped and couldn't help but thank Jiang Wuming.
"We're brothers, no need for thanks. Are you getting sentimental with me?"
Jiang Wuming playfully chided him, then said softly, "Xing Tian, what you want most is for Luo Furen to kowtow at your mother's grave and admit his mistake.
Tonight, I could have helped you with that, but I know you'd rather fulfill that wish yourself, so I didn't bring it up.
Just as I said at the end, in the future, the Luo family will tremble because of you, right?"
"Mmm."
Xing Tian's burly frame trembled fiercely. With red-rimmed eyes, he nodded gently.
"Stop being sentimental, give me a smile."
Jiang Wuming teased.
"Okay."
Xing Tian managed a signature, honest smile, but his eyes were red, and tears welled up.
...
The Luo family members remained gathered in front of the main villa of the Luo family manor.
Earlier, when Jiang Wuming and Xing Tian had forcefully driven through the gate to storm the Luo family manor, they had all clamored to give Jiang Wuming an unforgettable lesson, with some even vowing to kill him.
But now, they were all dejected, like eggplants that had been hit by frost. No one spoke. They just stood there with downcast heads and a sense of suffocation.
Subsequently, Luo Yuanzhi broke the silence. "Everyone, except for Furen's family and Xiaoqian, you can go back now."
Upon hearing Luo Yuanzhi's words, the Luo family members dispersed.
"I'm sorry, Grandpa Luo, Uncle, Auntie."
Ye Qian apologized first, then walked to Luo Yu's side and said, "Luo Yu, I'm going back to the Ye family right now to find my father and then persuade my grandfather to change his decision."
"Heh heh... A bastard actually ruined our engagement and caused our Luo family to suffer such a humiliating disgrace. How absurd!"
Luo Yu laughed self-mockingly.
He knew very well that a prominent figure like Ye Zheng, when speaking and acting, did so with careful consideration. Words spoken publicly were like spilled water, impossible to retract.
As such, even if Ye Qian argued until her tongue was raw, or resorted to tears and dramatic pleas, it would be futile!
"I'm calling my dad right now!"
Seeing this, Ye Qian, still unwilling to give up, dialed her father Ye Wenming's number again.
"Has Jiang Wuming left?"
Before Ye Qian could even speak, a voice from the receiver preempted her.
The voice belonged to Ye Zheng.
He had anticipated Ye Qian's call, especially after Jiang Wuming's departure.
"Gra... Grandpa!"
Ye Qian was surprised that Ye Zheng answered the phone. After a moment of shock, she directly sobbed, "Gra... Grandpa, why are you helping that Jiang Wuming? And to help him, you publicly annulled my engagement with Luo Yu..."
"You violated the Ministry of Martial Arts regulations and interfered with the match, and Jiang Wuming slapped you. No one could have stood up for you."
Ye Zheng first explained the incident where Ye Qian was slapped at the entrance of the Martial Arts Bar, and then said, "As for your engagement with Luo Yu. Hand the phone over to your Grandpa Luo. I'll talk to him."
"Okay."
Although Ye Qian felt wronged, resentful, and had many things she wanted to say, she dared not disobey Ye Zheng's command. She could only agree tearfully, then walked to Luo Yuanzhi and handed him the phone.
"Director Ye."
Luo Yuanzhi took the phone and spoke first, addressing Ye Zheng by his position as he had done publicly before. There was no hint of resentment in his tone, only respect.
"Yuanzhi, for reasons I cannot disclose, I had to cancel Qian'er's engagement with Luo Yu," Ye Zheng explained.
"Director Ye is too kind. You naturally have your reasons for doing so, and neither I nor the Luo family have any complaints. We will abide by all your arrangements!" Luo Yuanzhi quickly replied, his words filled with a fawning tone.
Yes.
Even though Ye Zheng had caused him and the Luo family to suffer a grave humiliation today to help Jiang Wuming, he still fawned over Ye Zheng.
It felt akin to an ancient servant who, after being slapped by his master, still managed a smiling face and said, "My lord is right to hit me, it was well done!"
"Let today's matter be put to rest. Ensure your clansmen keep their mouths shut and do not spread this. I and the Ye family will not forget this favor, and we will compensate you in the future!"
Ye Zheng gave his instructions and simultaneously offered compensation.
"Yes, Director Ye!"
Luo Yuanzhi's face lit up with excitement.
The greatest significance of the Luo family's alliance with the Ye family through Luo Yu and Ye Qian's engagement was the support and help the Luo family could receive from the Ye family.
Now, even though Ye Zheng had publicly annulled the engagement, he owed the Luo family a favor and had clearly stated his intention to compensate them later!
The effect of this future compensation might not be inferior to the actual marriage of Luo Yu and Ye Qian!
How could this not excite Luo Yuanzhi?
It wasn't just Luo Yuanzhi. Even Luo Furen and his wife, as well as Luo Yu, cast aside their earlier gloom and dejection upon hearing Ye Zheng's promise!
Sensing the change in their demeanor, Ye Qian couldn't help but freeze. Then, she understood. Whether it was Luo Yu or the Luo family, what they cared about wasn't her, but the family she represented.
In other words, she thought Luo Yu loved her, but in reality, Luo Yu loved the family behind her.
This cruel truth struck Ye Qian like a sharp dagger, piercing her heart!
This dagger shattered her love into pieces!
The pain inflicted by this dagger was even greater than Jiang Wuming's humiliation earlier, or Ye Zheng's public annulment of her engagement with Luo Yu!
Love versus benefit.
On this night, the perfect rendition.
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