Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Birds of a Feather Flock Together, Understanding Each Other _1
"You don’t look like a good person at all. I seriously suspect you. Those kidnappers, could it be that you brought them in, taking the opportunity to seek benefits from the Xia Family?" Xia Yu accused Ye Ming out of the blue, making Xia Ningning’s face turn even uglier.
Before Ye Ming could explain himself, Xia Ningning cut in, "Xia Yu, I warn you again, don’t stir up trouble here! Ye Ming is Le Le’s boyfriend and my life-saving benefactor. If you keep disrespecting him like this, don’t blame me for losing my temper!"
Xia Yu let out a scornful laugh and said, "Ningning, why are you so agitated? Just because of a stranger, a mere shield, you’re getting angry at me?"
Xia Ningning didn’t even bother to respond and said briskly, "You have no business here. I’m perfectly fine, so leave my house right now!"
The atmosphere turned awkward.
Anger surged in Xia Yu, ready to burst forth, but after a thought, he managed to suppress his fury.
"Fine, I’ll go!" Xia Yu said indifferently, then walked towards the villa’s entrance dejectedly.
Before leaving, his gaze lingered on Ye Ming, giving him a warning look.
It wasn’t until he got back to his car that Xia Yu punched the seat in frustration.
"Xia Ningning, you damn bitch, someday I’ll kick you out of the Xia Family and make you and your father homeless! The Xia Family will eventually fall into my hands!"
"Ye Ming, we’ve established our enmity now. Just you watch, I will snatch Xu Lele right in front of you!"
After cursing, Xia Yu felt a bit of relief in his heart.
At that moment, his phone rang from inside his pocket.
"Young Master Xia, this is Wan Yang. Do you have a moment?"
...
Having been held for just one night, Wan Yang and his bodyguards were released.
After all, he was from the Wan Family, and Chu Feng didn’t dare to mess with him. Due to the pressing situation at the time and under the pressure of Yang Tianxiong, it was just a play performed for their benefit.
Once released, Wan Yang still felt indignant, but there was also a sense of guilt gnawing at him.
It just so happened that he received news that the Xia Family had started taking the matter seriously and had sent people to investigate personally.
Wan Yang’s legs went soft instinctively, wanting to flee.
He was very aware that the Xia Family had a very powerful intelligence system and it was quite possible that the Xia Family already knew the ins and outs of the situation and had come to settle scores with him.
He wasn’t afraid of Chu Feng or Yang Tianxiong, but the wrath of the Xia Family was something he dared not endure.
If his own father found out, the consequences would be even more severe.
Thus, he planned to flee Yanjing immediately and hide in some remote corner until the dust settled before returning.
However, when his bodyguard told him that the person the Xia Family had sent was Xia Yu, his heart finally relaxed, and he even took the initiative to contact Xia Yu.
Half an hour later, the two met in a café on the commercial street.
The moment they met, Wan Yang started bawling and lamenting.
"Brother Yu, I can’t shirk my responsibility for this incident!"
"I originally wanted to help Ningning deal with that Lin Guisan, and then take the opportunity to make a good impression. But who knew, all the attention was stolen by Ye Ming who suddenly appeared..."
"I thought, with Ye Ming by Ningning’s side, she would be safe, so I left right away. But who would have expected someone to be so bold as to kidnap Xia Ningning!"
"If I had been by her side at the time, this would never have happened."
His words were laced with hidden meaning, clearing himself of suspicion right from the start, then redirecting his hatred towards Ye Ming. His insinuations both overt and covert mocked Ye Ming for being useless.
Little did he know, these few sentences struck right at Xia Yu’s heart.
Furthermore, Xia Yu’s status within the family was not much different from that of Wan Yang; both were voices that mattered little. The two shared a sense of camaraderie.
And with these words, Xia Yu felt an even greater affinity towards Wan Yang, wishing they could just embrace and have a drink together.
Xia Yu patted Wan Yang on the shoulder and said, "Young brother Wan, you mustn’t think like that, the main responsibility for this isn’t yours—it’s all because of that bastard Ye Ming!"
"He’s nothing but a jumping jack. I never took him seriously, but who would have thought, he’s actually Xu Lele’s boyfriend! I wish I could kill him."
Upon hearing this, Wan Yang’s curiosity was piqued. He quickly asked, "How could Ye Ming be Xu Lele’s boyfriend? Isn’t he Xia Ningning’s boyfriend?"
Xia Yu snorted coldly and said, "He wishes. Xia Ningning was only using him as a shield!"
"What?" Anger swept across Wan Yang’s face as he cursed, "So I’ve been played for a fool, taken for a ride by them?"
Already finding solace in their mutual understanding, the conversation made them feel even more like confidants. Together they turned their ire towards Ye Ming.
"Brother Yu, I think we can make a powerful alliance. What do you think?"
Wan Yang asked tentatively.
Xia Yu nodded and immediately said, "Definitely. I can’t let this go. He must pay a price!"
The two quickly hit it off and began to devise a plan.
...
Having been unconscious for several days, Lin Bingqing finally regained her full consciousness.
The first thing she did after recovering was to kneel in front of Ye Ming, her face filled with guilt, and said, "Master, I’m really sorry. I didn’t expect things to turn out this way!"
"It’s all my fault, and I’ve even dragged Miss Xu into this!"
Ye Ming hurriedly helped her up and said seriously, "How could I blame you? You didn’t harm her."
"And you were also dragged into this mess and suffered a lot. Now, the danger has passed."
The more he said, the more Lin Bingqing felt guilt-ridden and ashamed.
She said, "Master, your kindness, I can never repay it in this lifetime. I’m okay now, let me go to the company!"
Feeling indebted to Ye Ming, she wanted to repay his kindness by taking charge at the company as soon as she recovered.
Without her, the company could very well be in chaos. If her absence had caused the company significant loss, she would feel even more remorseful.
Ye Ming gave a faint smile and said, "There’s no rush to go to the company. During the days you were unconscious, someone has already stepped in to stabilize the situation."
"However, you will indeed be busy in the coming period because our company is about to launch some new products."
Lin Bingqing’s eyes lit up, her attention captured instantly, and her mood somewhat lifted.
In the courtyard outside the villa, Xia Ningning sat on a lounge chair, her face full of worry. She stared blankly into the sky, sighing repeatedly.
Seeing her so distressed, Xu Lele found it odd and asked, "Ningning, what’s wrong with you?"
Filled with anxiety, Xia Ningning said, "I feel like I’ve done something wrong!"
