Chapter 700: Killing Intent
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
It was unclear how much time had passed before Zhong Yating spoke again. Her tone remained calm. “Have you vented your anger now?”
In her composed voice, there was no trace of resentment or bitterness, almost as if nothing had transpired.
However, this demeanor, rather than soothing, sent shivers down the spine.
Observing Zhong Yatings demeanor, Huangfu Ruixiang felt a growing unease. After a deep breath, he continued, “Zhong Yating, don’t assume that this will make me compromise. Let me make it clear, I will never marry you.”
Zhong Yating offered no support to his future; she was not the kind of wife he could accept. The previous engagement had been a mistake, and now he aimed to rectify it.
“No, you will marry me.” Zhong Yating looked at Huangfu Ruixiang, her composure chilling. “Huangfu Ruixiang, at this point, we are bound together. If you abandon me now, you won’t have an easy life. Since we are engaged, we must get married. If you dare to break the engagement, I’ll expose you as a scoundrel to everyone. You won’t have a face in either the Hidden World or the mortal world.’
At this, Zhong Yatings lips curved into a sinister smile. She leaned towards Huangfu Ruixiang, continuing, “If you dare to suggest canceling the engagement, I will immediately report you to the elders for misconduct. Then, let’s see if you can continue to be part of the Huangfu family. Besides, imagine what your brother, Huangfu Ruiling, would think if he knew his brother was trying to manipulate him.”
“You…” Huangfu Ruixiang felt an overwhelming frustration. “Zhong Yating, are you deliberately trapping me?”
“Ruixiang, why so angry?” Zhong Yating reached out, touching his chest, smiling as she spoke. “In the eyes of outsiders, we are engaged because of mutual affection. In that case, we should naturally make a good couple.”
Huangfu Ruixiang forcefully pushed Zhong Yating away, his eyes filled with disgust and disdain. “Zhong Yating, you’re certain I won’t harm you, aren’t
As he spoke, a hint of killing intent flashed in Huangfu Ruixiangs eyes.
“l know you want to kill me now,” Zhong Yating said without fear. “But, Ruixiang, how do you know I haven’t left a backup plan? I’m fully prepared. If something happens to me, all suspicions will point to you. Then, even if Huangfu Ruiling is your brother, he won’t be able to protect you.”
Huangfu Ruixiangs eyes turned red, and the killing intent intensified. Unable to restrain his inner turmoil, he reached for Zhong Yatings neck, squeezing tightly.
His appearance, veins popping and filled with killing intent, suggested he wanted to end Zhong Yatings life.
Zhong Yating allowed Huangfu Ruixiang to strangle her without resistance. Even as her face turned ashen due to lack of air, she remained motionless, silently observing Huangfu Ruixiang.
Under Zhong Yatings gaze, Huangfu Ruixiang inexplicably felt more and more guilty. Finally, he released his grip, letting Zhong Yating fall to the ground.
“Cough, cough, cough…”
Zhong Yating slumped on the ground, coughing incessantly, greedily inhaling fresh air.
“Zhong Yating, let me tell you, we can temporarily keep the engagement, but you’re not qualified to marry me.
Watching Zhong Yating on the ground, Huangfu Ruixiang showed no pity. His tone was cold. “If you want to continue dragging this out, we will. Let’s see in the end who will suffer a loss.’
“Fine.” Zhong Yating stood up, facing Huangfu Ruixiang. Though her face was pale, her expression exuded confidence. “Huangfu Ruixiang, one day, you will willingly marry me.”
Huangfu Ruixiang looked at Zhong Yating coldly. Finally, brimming with anger, he said, “Get lost!”
With the confirmation that the engagement wouldn’t be canceled, Zhong Yating didn’t linger. She turned and left the room.
Once Zhong Yating departed, Huangfu Ruixiang couldn’t contain himself. He swept everything off the table, venting his anger.
He never expected that, despite his intelligence, he would be deceived by Zhong Yating. Not only that, Zhong Yating had become an inescapable nuisance.
No, he couldn’t let Zhong Yating continue to be his fiancée. He needed to find a way to make her agree to cancel the marriage. He refused to let Zhong Yating be his future wife.
Despite Zhong Yatings deception, he gleaned some information – his elder brother, Huangfu Ruiling, held a high position in the Huangfu family.
It seemed he needed to cultivate a good relationship with his brother. He also had to inform their parents to treat his brother better. After all, his future status in the Huangfu family depended on Huangfu Ruiling.
He didn’t anticipate that his brother, despite being disabled, held such a high position in the Huangfu family.
After establishing a good rapport with his brother, he would promptly dispose of Zhong Yating. With his brother on his side, no one would believe Zhong Yating.
On the other side, Zhong Yating, now relieved from the situation, sighed deeply.
She had anticipated that revealing what she knew might anger Huangfu
Ruixiang. However, she never expected he would attempt to take her life.
Luckily, she maintained her composure; otherwise, she might have perished here today.
Although Huangfu Ruixiang had agreed not to cancel the engagement temporarily, she knew he harbored deep resentment towards her.
Hence, she needed to find a way to marry him soon. Otherwise, she lacked confidence in becoming Huangfu Ruixiangs wife.
With no bargaining chips left, she had to figure out a solution to her current predicament swiftly. Losing Huangfu Ruixiang, her wealthy prospective husband, would confine her to a life as an ordinary outer sect disciple..