Chapter 17: The Most Absurd Thing Under Heaven

  Bai Yicheng grabbed Bai Xiaoyu and wouldn't let her go forward. "You little monkey, causing a big commotion. Xiao Zhou, lock the miss in the police car and keep an eye on her." Bai Yicheng pushed Bai Xiaoyu to Xiao Zhou without giving her a chance to explain.

  "Brother, you're such a big bully! You only know how to take advantage of me. You're even too afraid to pursue the person you like, you coward! Ah... let me go, Bai Yicheng! I despise you!" White Xiao Yu struggled under Little Zhou's restraint, shouting angrily.

  Bai Yicheng's heart skipped a beat. A surge of humiliation and bitterness welled up in his chest. Was it that he didn't dare to pursue her? Ah, yes. It seemed like he had never told Xi'er about his feelings when they were face-to-face. He had never given Xi'er the chance to choose. He just kept retreating, always thinking that Xi'er was out of his league.

  When he heard Bai Xiao You's words, Ling Han's eyes flashed with a hint of disdainful mockery.

  Serene luxury. A solemn and steady atmosphere in the conference room.

  The big shots took their seats separately.

  Ling Han sat in the first seat, while Leng Xi was arranged to sit below him on the left. Bai Yi Cheng originally didn't plan to come, but unexpectedly, he still came and sat below Ling Han on the right.

  "Cough, this is your Lingyun Group's family affair, I'm just an accompanying police officer, don't mind me, you all do what you should do, let's begin." Bai Yicheng lightly coughed, feeling a bit uncomfortable under the gaze of many eyes. Indeed, everyone here was from the Lingyun Group, and he, an outside police officer, sitting here did seem out of place.

  "President, you said I and Manager Leng are partners in hanging sheep's head and selling dog meat, engaging in human trafficking and illegitimate business. What evidence do you have? You're just relying on those materials and empty words." Xu Lang spoke first, with a posture of refusing to admit guilt even if beaten to death.

  Du Shaohui's anger flared up as soon as he heard this. He sat up straight, his eyes blazing with fury as he glared at Xu Lang's detestable face, which looked like a mole rat. "The records on the disc are very clear. Hui Long Media Company is just a front for recruiting actors, but in reality, it's a scam that deceives ignorant girls and sells them to brothels to become prostitutes." Du Shaohui's eyes shone brightly with anger as he stared at Xu Lang, his fists clenched so tightly that he really wanted to beat him until he was toothless.

  Hui Long Media. Prostitute/Female.

  Leng Xi's heart skipped a beat. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

  That was just the beginning of her nightmare. It was Aunt Mei who sold her to Hui Long Media. She had no idea it would be this kind of work.

  She couldn't help but clench her fists tightly, trembling with tension.

  His eyes were cold and piercing, but his face wore a half-lazy, half-wanton expression. He silently swept the entire conference table into his gaze, with no one knowing what he was thinking.

  The "Mediterranean" gang across the street from Leng Xi looked at Leng Xi with a slight bow of her head, seemingly intimidated by the oppressive atmosphere. A hint of complacency flashed through their minds, thinking that such a woman wouldn't be able to stir up much trouble.

  "Yes, we are being wronged too. We are just regular director's staff, yet we're being framed and bullied by that girl. It's really unfair to us." The "Mediterranean" gang is as changeable as the wind, with a guilty face but a pitiful expression, making Du Shaohui clench his fists in anger. But Ling Han remains as calm and collected as ever, like Mount Tai crumbling before him without changing his expression by half a centimeter.

  Bai Yicheng sat with his hands clasped around his chest, completely uninterested in the matter at hand. "How you all deal with each other has nothing to do with me," he said. "I'm just here to watch the show. The show is over now, so just take care of cleaning up afterwards."

  "As soon as the word 'Mediterranean' came out, Leng Xi's heart was fiercely twisted and her endurance was slightly trembling. Those heartbreaking and humiliating scenes flashed through her mind one by one. The cold sweat on her back crawled over her skin like a caterpillar."

  Leng Long hung his head, burying all his divine thoughts in his lowered head. He had always been afraid of death, and he had begged bitterly. But at this moment, he was unexpectedly quiet, making it impossible for people to guess what he was thinking.

  "Just based on some images and names on the disc, you define us as guilty. What about evidence? Who can prove that these are true?" Xu Lang saw Ling Han not speaking, he became even more arrogant and shouted loudly, his intimidating aura not decreasing at all.

  He has been through so much for so many years, and he has seen all sorts of things. Ling Han thought he could take him down, but that's just being arrogant. He will make Ling Han pay the same price as his foolish old man.

  Xu Lao Tou's beady eyes stared at Ling Han like a mole, with sinister and vicious glints dancing in the depths of his eyes.

  Causing the current situation, it's all because he underestimated his opponent. He didn't expect Ling Han to have secretly laid out a plan. In the midst of this, he first used the beauty trap to take away the skyscraper that was in his control. Then came the tiger-removing-mountain trick, stealing his CD. Moreover, they shifted their attention and suspicion onto Leng Long's son, Leng Kang, making them suspect each other among themselves. Only then did Ling Han get the opportunity to seize the opening.

  You're so cold-blooded. In the midst of silence, you've already grasped control of the situation. But what's the use? Even if you're clever, you can't escape a death sentence.

  Thinking of it, Old Man Xu's mouth, which was born with a hint of evil intentions, hid a sinister smile. After the meeting is over and his innocence is restored, he will definitely make Ling Han and those related to him unable to leave this office.

  "Bang! Xu Lang, you keep saying there's no evidence. Isn't that CD physical evidence? You still want to deny it?" Du Shaohui couldn't take it anymore. The fire in his heart suddenly burst out. He slammed the table and stood up, grabbing Xu Lao and about to hit him.

  "Halt." Du Shaoxi's fist was stopped in mid-air by a cold, stern rebuke, just half an inch from Old Man Xu's face.

  Xu Lao Tou saw Ling Han speak up, and the corners of his mouth curled up even more in satisfaction. He looked at Du Shao Xi with a provocative gaze, as if saying: "Come on, hit me! Why don't you dare to hit me now?"

  Du Shaohui's face muscles twitched with anger, and he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming urge to lash out. However, he also knew the current situation. Old Man Xu's people were still outside shouting and causing a commotion. If he were to strike back at Old Man Xu now, it would only give them an excuse to cause even more trouble.

  If he doesn't even have this bit of tact, then he's not worthy of following Ling Han. He glared fiercely at Old Man Xu, clenched his fist and then patted Old Man Xu's face with a smile that was actually a sneer. "You talk so much, aren't you afraid your facial muscles will cramp up? Come, let me give you a massage." He patted twice, pinched twice, and then suddenly turned gloomy, glared at Old Man Xu again, and returned to his seat.

  Humiliation. Mr. Xu was so angry that he puffed out his mustache and glared with his eyes, but there was no reason to be angry.

  "Speak up, say whatever dissatisfaction you have." Ling Han leaned back in his chair, leisurely crossing his legs and making a "please, take your time" gesture with his hand, not moved at all by Old Man Xu's words, but the cold glint in his eyes was faintly discernible.

  Xu Lao Tou fiercely stared at Du Shao Xi, proudly hummed and said: "The thing I most cannot accept and find laughable is that you guys accuse me of murder, arrest me as a murder suspect. This is simply ridiculous, making something out of nothing."

  "A loud bang came from the conference table, shocking everyone's eardrums and causing those present to tremble."

  His hand on the table clenched into a fist, his eyes bursting with a fierce killing intent, filled with scarlet. He suppressed his breath, glaring furiously at Old Man Xu, causing Ling Han to become agitated, a rare occurrence for someone who usually remained calm and composed.

  Leng Xi's eyes, like an ancient spring, looked at Ling Han with worry and timidity. His heart was both tense and aching.

  The current situation is that Old Man Xu has directed all his accusations at Ling Han, which is extremely unfavorable for him.

  Can she help with anything? Can she help Ling Han with anything?

  Leng Xi's heart ached urgently. Suddenly she remembered what Dr. Shao had told her.

  "He said, 'When necessary, one must stand up. In the face of evil, nothing is invincible.'"

  She should stand up. But she's so scared.

  Her gaze met the Mediterranean's profane and lustful eyes across from her, as if they were issuing a threat to her.

  She hastily lowered her head, her shoulders trembling with fear. That day at Hui Long Media, that rainy night, all the humiliation and terror spread throughout her mind like a vine, making her whole body feel chilled to the bone.

  "Alright, continue. I'm listening." The sound of Ling Han's voice was thick and rich in his ear. He had regained his usual arrogance. Leng Qing could hear the hidden tone in Ling Han's words. It seemed like he was waiting for something.

  "That's it. So there is no evidence. You should let me and Manager Leng go." Old Mr. Xu disdainfully rolled his eyes.

  "Right, right, right. And we are..." "The Mediterranean" gang quickly followed suit.

  Leng Xi's hand was clenched tightly. Tension and fear wandered at the bottom of his heart. His chest was oppressed, rising and falling.

  It was obviously their fault. It was obviously them who did those despicable things.

  But did Father also participate? Should she stand out or not? Does standing out mean framing Father as unjust?

  Why did Dad have to get involved in something like this?

  Wandering around the cold stream. Heart aching. Difficulty swallowing saliva.

  "Now that the facts are clear, the president's prestige has been reduced, and innocent people have been wronged, I think those company people should be clamoring for a change of president again. You say it isn't so, Ling Han..." Old Mr. Xu's self-satisfied words rang out once more.

  Leng Xi's heart skipped a beat. They were going to take down Ling Han.

  If Ling Han falls into loneliness. With their malicious intentions, they will not let Ling Han off easily. Leng Xi's heart clenched tightly, biting her lip hard.

  "Hmph, Old Xu. I've been waiting for this line from you. You want evidence, huh? As you wish." Ling Han suddenly smiled and waved his hand, calling Du Shaoxi to bring something over.

  He was just waiting for Old Man Xu to say this sentence, to lure out Old Man Xu's ambition, and then thoroughly and openly move against him.

  Xu Lao Tou looked at him with a puzzled expression.

  Leng Xi's whole body was drenched in sweat, and his eyes fluttered like he was in a fog. Looking at Ling Han's carefree and confident appearance, he still felt worried deep down.

  Ling Han took the remote control handed over by Du Shaoxi and lightly pressed the switch under everyone's astonished gaze, and a video appeared on the wall behind him.

  Everyone's eyes widened in shock. The "Mediterranean" gang was even more shocked, their faces pale and iron-blue.

  That is.

  Hui Long Media in a 200 square meter room. They pinned down a beautiful girl. The scene was about to be violated.

  The girl is right here.

  Leng Xi's face suddenly turned pale, her whole body numb with a sudden chill. She was at a loss for words, the feeling of shame and humiliation instantly flooding her mind, leaving her at a loss for what to do.

  Bai Yicheng's eyes widened in incredulity. He sat up straight, shocked.

  Xu Lao Tou was startled for a moment. He immediately regained his composure and said, "What's the big deal? It's just actors coordinating their acting..."

  "Xǔ Làngrán, don't say anymore. It was me who did it. Huīlóng chuánméi is our secretly opened partnership... Hmph, father opens a brothel. Stepmother sells her own daughter to work in father's brothel... This is truly the most absurd and laughable thing under heaven." The always silent Lěng Lóng suddenly stood up and said with self-mockery.

  This family is really ridiculous. Mr. Xu curled up the corner of his mouth with disdain. "That's what you did, not me. Don't drag me into this with you."

  Her heart was startled and she felt her body suddenly go limp and powerless. She leaned back in the chair, her whole body aching.

  Mother sells daughter. Father buys daughter and sends her to do the most humiliating thing. How can there be such an absurd thing in the world?

  She only felt pain all over her body, especially in the lower abdomen, which was even more painful as if being pinched, and she was sweating profusely.

  "Leng Xi." Ling Han suddenly felt something was off. He alertly shouted out loud.