Lee Mi was struck by shock.
She had originally thought that Han Zheng and Meng Chuyue were too scared to acknowledge each other openly, so they intentionally spoke in that manner to make others suffer an unexpected loss.
She hadn’t expected Han Zheng to act unorthodoxly.
Moreover, to publicly acknowledge his relationship with Meng Chuyue was one thing, but he also wanted to sever the father-daughter relationship with her.
She felt no affection for Han Zheng, so she wasn’t heartbroken, but this was an embarrassment, a monetary loss.
Once again, she feigned an aggrieved appearance and cried out with a pitiful voice, "Why, Daddy? What did I do wrong?"
She believed Han Zheng wouldn’t dare to say in front of everyone... that he actually didn’t want to publicly acknowledge Meng Chuyue.
Although this was true, it would drag out his disgraceful past.
He always cared about face and would not destroy his own prestige.
This loss was certain.
Han Mi was smug, not at all prepared for Han Zheng’s mocking reply, "Why? It’s because you’ve consistently had no respect for me. Whatever you did at home, I could forgive, but to slander me in public? I can’t afford to keep such a daughter."
Han Zheng, he actually framed her?
How... how could he do such a thing?
Lee Mi was utterly incredulous.
In her memory, Han Zheng was strictly self-disciplined, never doing anything against his conscience...
She hadn’t expected that this time, he would actually lie?
Lee Mi knew Han Zheng was lying, but others didn’t.
Including Han Muyang.
He couldn’t always stay by Han Zheng and Lee Mi’s side, so he thought it was quite possible that Lee Mi only appeared respectful to Han Zheng in front of others.
After all, she, Han Xiao, and Han Muchuan were only friendly towards him in public; in private, they would rather treat him like a dog.
But to sever ties with Lee Mi , wasn’t Dad going a bit too far?
However, Dad was so formidable, there must be a solid reason for his actions.
So, he wouldn’t plead on Lee Mi’s behalf.
Hehe, he’ll just play the fool.
Lee Mi had been hoping Han Muyang would speak up for her, but unfortunately, he too kept a cold face, silent.
With no assistance, she had to fend for herself.
With a tearful voice, she said, "Dad, you misunderstand me. I didn’t mean anything more by my words just now."
If Han Zheng hadn’t accused her of continual rudeness, her words might have salvaged the situation, but, unfortunately, he had already blocked her escape route. So, with a light comment he settled everything, "And before? Fine, if you say it’s a misunderstanding, then it is. But now, just seeing you makes me feel suffocated. Please don’t show yourself in front of me anymore."
Anyone else would have left first, waiting for Han Zheng to cool off before explaining.
But Lee Mi was not an ordinary person.
She wanted to take advantage of the large crowd present to cause trouble for Han Zheng and Meng Chuyue, so she still refused to leave.
The more she was defeated, the braver she became. She "thud" knelt down in front of Han Zheng, begging, "Dad, please forgive me..."
Meng Chuyue, who had been silent, stepped forward and said with a cold laugh beside Lee Mi, "Lee Mi, when Dad announced that I’m his biological daughter just now, everyone was shocked. Only you didn’t show the slightest surprise, which means you’ve actually known about this all along. You knew about my relationship with Dad, yet you deliberately said those misleading things. Lee Mi, come on, give everyone a convincing reason, or else, get lost!"
Please forgive them for only paying attention to their own shock earlier; they hadn’t noticed Lee Mi’s expression.
Didn’t she pretend to be shocked just now?
Did she pretend to be shocked?
Oh, she forgot to pretend to be shocked! A misstep.
Actually, Lee Mi had pretended to be shocked.
No one could testify for her.
With Meng Chuyue’s confident accusation and Lee Mi, dazed by Meng Chuyue’s bombshell, not refuting immediately, everyone believed it to be true.
Lee Mi finally understood how tough Han Zheng and Meng Chuyue were.
Realizing she had no power to turn the situation around, she could only comply and... withdraw.