Chapter 784 Shield
"Pass the word down, anyone who dares to stir up trouble at the Su family won't be spared!" Jiang Biyun declared imperiously.
"I'll pass the word down immediately," the steward replied in haste.
"Wait a moment!"
"Madam, are there any other arrangements?"
Jiang Biyun stared at the steward, her tone grave. "Did the servants really see Qiu Yingying and Murong Meng leave the Su family with Chen Xuan's arms linked?"
The steward took a breath and said solemnly, "Madam, I feared there might be inaccuracies, so I specifically checked the surveillance. The investigation is complete, and it is indeed as reported."
"Alright, you may go... Oh, and send the surveillance video to my phone." Jiang Biyun's expression darkened again.
The steward left, and soon Jiang Biyun received the video from him.
After watching it a few times, Jiang Biyun murmured, "Yingying and Xiao Meng are both proud girls. How could they have taken a liking to Chen Xuan? Weren't they always at odds with each other?"
She clearly remembered that Murong Meng and Qiu Yingying both disliked Chen Xuan. How did things change like this? It was too unbelievable!
Chen Xuan, however, was completely unaware of the significant chain reaction his presence with Qiu Yingying and Murong Meng had caused at the Su family's provincial capital residence!
The Su family was a prominent clan in the provincial capital! If any other son-in-law from a common family dared to spread even a little rumor, they would likely be dealt with severely, perhaps even expelled from the family. But Chen Xuan was different; the Su family was extremely concerned.
This was the way of the world; if you had power and influence, even a son-in-law could stand tall!
Meanwhile, Chen Xuan was accompanying Murong Meng and Qiu Yingying on a shopping spree, painting the town red, until dusk when they finally returned to the Su family.
"Alright, alright, you two can head back now." Chen Xuan waved goodbye to Murong Meng and Qiu Yingying.
Murong Meng's autumn-water-like eyes looked at him expectantly, her lips pursed slightly, exuding allure. She stood there motionlessly, gazing at Chen Xuan.
"Is there something else?" Chen Xuan asked, glancing at Murong Meng.
"Other couples hug when they part. I want a hug too..." Murong Meng opened her arms invitingly, her ample bosom bouncing.
"If there's nothing else, you should head back early." Chen Xuan remained still, his expression one of helplessness.
Murong Meng looked disappointed, let out a soft huff, twisted her waist, and walked away with her long legs.
"Just a hug, how insincere..." Qiu Yingying said disdainfully.
With that, Qiu Yingying tiptoed, her red lips pressing against Chen Xuan's face. She quickly pulled away, and Chen Xuan felt a jolt, while Qiu Yingying's face flushed.
"You should head back quickly too," Chen Xuan said, clearing his throat.
Wasn't Qiu Yingying usually so aloof? And she had always suspected he was a bad person. How had she become like this? Was it simply because he had saved her once?
"Don't you like kissing?" Qiu Yingying asked suspiciously. "Didn't you trick me into kissing you back then?"
Chen Xuan looked embarrassed. He had only been teasing Qiu Yingying because she had been staring at him intently, but he hadn't expected her to actually kiss him.
"Want to hug again?" Soon, a soft, yielding body lunged into his embrace.
A moment later, Qiu Yingying released her arms, waved at Chen Xuan, and turned to leave. The faint scent of perfume still lingered on Chen Xuan's nose.
Chen Xuan rubbed his aching arm and prepared to walk inside. Just then, a cough was heard, followed by footsteps. Chen Xuan stiffened, stopped, and turned his head, only to see Murong Meng walking towards him, her hands behind her back.
"Why are you back?" he asked, surprised.
"I need you to help me with something!"
"What kind of help?" Chen Xuan interjected preemptively, "Not shopping!"
Murong Meng smiled. "I'm not taking you shopping. I'm taking you to a banquet."
"A banquet? What for?"
"There's a man who's been pestering me, and I want you to be my shield."
"You have so many admirers, why not just pick one?" Chen Xuan said with suspicion, sensing it wasn't that simple.
"I don't care for those scoundrels. I think you're more suitable," Murong Meng said, looking at Chen Xuan with a playful smile.
Chen Xuan looked reluctant. Murong Meng then employed her signature charm, biting her luscious lips, blinking her large eyes, and seductively saying, "I can be your mistress, and Yun Xi won't have to know about it?"
*Pfft!*
Chen Xuan almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He had nearly agreed. However, in the end, reason triumphed over desire, and he shook his head desperately.
"Why are you so boring? Just help me, please. I'm begging you." Murong Meng's expression saddened, and she looked pitiful. "Do you really want me to end up with a scumbag?"
Chen Xuan frowned, looking at Murong Meng. "Who is pursuing you?"
"The eldest young master of the Fang family, Fang Shuo!"
"The Fang family from the provincial capital?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"Yes!" Murong Meng nodded.
"Alright, you can go back now." Chen Xuan waved his hand.
"Are you going to help me or not?" Murong Meng asked nervously.
"It depends on my mood." Chen Xuan had already turned and was striding towards the villa.
Murong Meng stamped her foot in annoyance, but Chen Xuan didn't look back. At that moment, a car pulled up beside her, and a maid stepped out, opening the car door for Murong Meng. "Miss, please get in."
"Why are you here?"
"The family head wanted to see you, so he sent us to find you." Murong Meng frowned, but nodded, and got into the car.
The car slowly drove away from the Su family villa.
"Miss, tomorrow is your engagement banquet with the young master of the Fang family. What will happen if people find out you're with another man right now?" the servant in the passenger seat said worriedly.
"Let them say whatever they want. What does it have to do with me? I'm not going to marry that Fang family young master anyway!" Murong Meng said with firm conviction.
The maid looked at Murong Meng and sighed. Was this the sorrow of a rich young lady?
"By the way, what did the family head want to see me about?" Murong Meng asked.
"He just wants you to come back and discuss which wedding dress to wear tomorrow, what jewelry to wear, and so on."
"Boring!" Murong Meng said with disgust, showing extreme impatience.
Meanwhile, Chen Xuan had returned to the Su family villa. The Su family servants looked at Chen Xuan with peculiar expressions. When Chen Xuan glanced at them, they quickly lowered their heads. Chen Xuan frowned. Did he have something on his face? He checked his reflection in a mirror, but there was nothing. Chen Xuan didn't think much of it and returned to his bedroom. Just then, Jiang Ning called.
Soon, Jiang Ning's voice came through the phone. "Chen Xuan, there's been progress regarding the investigation into the Fang family!"
"What progress?" Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised. It had only been a short while, and Jiang Ning already had progress.
Jiang Ning said gravely, "I've had some people investigate the Fang family's development trajectory and business model. I discovered that the chips developed by the Fang family bear a strong resemblance to Longxin."
"Longxin? What do you mean?" Chen Xuan didn't know much about the chip industry.