Chapter 60: A Farce

Inside the main hall.

The dishes for the family gathering were being served one after another.

The Cheng Family patriarch, Cheng Honglin, sat at the head of the table, with Cheng Weijun and Cheng Zhiyong on either side; the wives of the two brothers also sat next to their respective husbands.

Cheng Kexin sat in her seat with some restraint, while beside her sat a handsome young man in a suit, who was enthusiastically chatting with Patriarch Cheng across the table.

Yet even as he chatted away, he did not forget to add food to Cheng Kexin's bowl and peel shrimp for her, displaying a great deal of gentlemanly conduct.

Seeing this, Cheng Honglin and the others felt very gratified.

However, Cheng Kexin remained indifferent to Zhang Shouhang's fawning, keeping a straight face the entire time without a hint of a smile.

If not for the fact that she still had to deal with Cheng Qian and Cheng Song today, she would certainly have done as she always did and used official business at the Law Enforcement Bureau as an excuse to be absent from the family meeting, all to avoid seeing Zhang Shouhang.

The laughter and joy of her family around her were, to her, a form of torture; she wanted to leave several times, but was forcibly kept back by her father, Cheng Weijun.

At this moment, she felt irritable again, and seeing that Cheng Qian and Cheng Song had not yet returned, she thought about going off to hide for a while.

Looking up suddenly, she saw Chen Che and Cheng Kexin walking in one after the other.

Cheng Kexin was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood, and glared at Cheng Kexin with a resentful look.

Cheng Kexin stuck out her tongue and sat down next to Cheng Kexin.

Chen Che's current status was that of Cheng Kexin's Bodyguard, so he stood to the side like the other bodyguards.

Cheng Kexin snuck a glance at Chen Che, but was discovered by him, and could not help but blush.

Ever since they had been intimate last time, Cheng Kexin would think of Chen Che whenever the night was deep and quiet these days.

Recalling his warm, large hands roaming over her body, his scorching body was so fascinating...

As she thought about it, Cheng Kexin's gaze as she peeked at Chen Che gradually became unfocused, her face burned, and her thighs rubbed together unconsciously.

Suddenly, Cheng Kexin gave a start, stood up with a swoosh, and rushed back to her room as if fleeing.

"Uh..."

Zhang Shouhang was just placing the crab he had been peeling into Cheng Kexin's bowl, but the person had suddenly run off.

Cheng Honglin said with a dissatisfied expression: "What is wrong with this child? Too impolite!"

Cheng Kexin's mother, Hou Huili, smiled and said: "Dad, Kexin is just shy because Young Master Zhang was peeling crab for her. I just saw that her face was very red."

Cheng Weijun also said: "That's right, I saw it too. This is the first time I've seen Kexin's face so red."

"So that's how it is; as expected, an old fellow like me doesn't understand the sentiments of young people."

Hearing Cheng Weijun and his wife say this, a smile once again bloomed on Cheng Honglin's face.

Zhang Shouhang was somewhat surprised; ever since they had become engaged, Cheng Kexin had always been cold toward him, and this was the first time she had shown the demeanor of a young girl.

This change made Zhang Shouhang very happy, thinking that his lowering of his status during this period had not been in vain, and he was finally going to win over this spicy Commander of the Law Enforcement Bureau!

Cheng Kexin felt that something was wrong, so she quietly left the table and went to Cheng Kexin's room.

Just as she was about to knock on the door, Cheng Kexin opened the door and came out.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?" Cheng Kexin asked with concern.

Cheng Kexin's complexion had already returned to normal, and she had changed her clothes—or more accurately, she had changed her pants, from the inside out.

"It's nothing, let's go."

Cheng Kexin returned to the banquet, forcing herself not to look at Chen Che again, for fear that she would be unable to restrain herself again.

Cheng Kexin was completely bewildered, feeling it was inexplicable, and also sat back down in her seat.

Twelve o'clock sharp.

Cheng Qian and Cheng Song arrived fashionably late.

"Why so late?"

Cheng Honglin had a strong sense of time, and seeing that Cheng Qian and her brother were late, he asked with an unhappy expression.

"Grandpa, Second Uncle. Sorry, we were delayed by something."

Cheng Qian explained.

She had already changed her clothes and used foundation to cover the slap mark on her face; now she looked no different than usual.

"Alright, sit down quickly. Today is not like before; we have guests."

Cheng Honglin said.

Cheng Song sat down, saw Zhang Shouhang at a glance, and said: "So Young Master Zhang is here too, that's truly great. I believe today will definitely leave you with a deep impression."

Cheng Song's words were double-edged, and he glanced at Cheng Kexin intentionally or unintentionally.

Cheng Qian also revealed a moving smile: "That's right, Young Master Zhang is an honored guest, we naturally won't be negligent."

Zhang Shouhang smiled politely: "You two are too kind; with Kexin here, this meal is already the most memorable family banquet I've ever had."

Cheng Qian glanced at the silent Cheng Kexin, pulled a cold sneer at the corner of her mouth, and said: "Young Master Zhang, there is something I really must say!"

"My cousin here, she is not self-respecting, she is not worthy of you! Being together with her won't be good for your reputation!"

Cheng Qian said bluntly.

Hearing this, Zhang Shouhang's expression changed, and his brows furrowed into a 'chuan' shape.

"Cheng Qian, what are you saying?"

Cheng Weijun could not bear Cheng Qian disparaging his daughter and began to question her.

"Qianqian, you two are cousins after all; is it really appropriate for you to say that about your own sister?"

Hou Huili also said with an unkind tone.

Cheng Qian was not flustered in the slightest and said: "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, don't get excited yet. I naturally wouldn't frame my cousin for no reason; you can just ask her what she has done herself."

For a moment, everyone's gaze turned toward Cheng Kexin.

Cheng Kexin said expressionlessly: "Cheng Qian, are you sure you want to do this?"

"What? Feeling guilty?"

Cheng Song was certain he held the winning hand, his face wearing an arrogant expression.

"You know best what you have done yourself. Letting you say it now is for your own good. If we have to say it, there will be no room for negotiation."

Cheng Kexin looked at Cheng Song and Cheng Qian with a cold expression. At this moment, she was completely disappointed in them.

"What are you children talking about? Stop speaking in riddles and tell us quickly."

Although Cheng Zhiyong did not know what his daughter and son had done, seeing their smug expressions, he did not feel worried in his heart.

Instead, he felt that he should add fuel to the fire at this moment to speed up the process.

Cheng Honglin also spoke up: "Qianqian, whatever you want to say, just say it directly."

"Alright, Grandfather, then I will say it directly."

Cheng Qian stared at Cheng Kexin, her eyes full of provocation, and said: "One week ago, at the Miaoquan Club, Cheng Kexin was fooling around with several men, and it was even caught on video."

Whoosh!

The whole room was in an uproar!

"What did you say?"

As a father, how could Cheng Weijun tolerate them slandering his daughter's innocence? He slammed the table with a bang and roared, "Cheng Qian, you actually slander your own flesh and blood like this; do you have any conscience left!"

"Kexin is my daughter, I know her character, she would absolutely never do such a thing!"

Hou Huili raised her eyebrows in anger and said word by word: "At the same time, I will not allow anyone to splash dirty water on my daughter and ruin her reputation!"

"Second Brother, Sister-in-law, both of you calm down. Qianqian and Kexin are sisters; she must have a reason for saying this."

Cheng Zhiyong said.

"There's no damn reason, she just has bad intentions!"

Cheng Kexin had wanted to wait until the end to speak, but she still could not hold back.

"Cheng Qian, you better think it through. Things I haven't done, I haven't done. Slandering me will come at a price."

Cheng Kexin said coldly.

Cheng Qian found it ridiculous: "Cheng Kexin, have you lost your memory? How do you have the courage to say this!"

"Cheng Kexin, anyone can talk tough, but if the hard evidence is placed in front of everyone, what you lose won't just be your own face, but also the face of the Cheng Family, the Inspection Division, and Young Master Zhang!"

Cheng Song said.

Zhang Shouhang said: "Since that is the case, then I ask Young Master Cheng to produce the evidence. If what you say is true, then I have my own considerations, but if it is false..."

"Rest assured!"

Cheng Song put on a righteous appearance: "Since I dare to say this, there is definitely evidence. And I chose to bring it out today for your sake, Young Master Zhang."

"That's right, Young Master Zhang, you are a young talent; a woman like Cheng Kexin who is not self-respecting is not worthy of you."

While speaking, Cheng Qian deliberately cast a flirtatious glance at Zhang Shouhang.

Their goal was to ruin the engagement and make Cheng Kexin fall into an abyss from which she could never recover.

And while they were at it, do Zhang Shouhang a favor; it would be best if they could climb up to Zhang Shouhang, this high branch.

Zhang Shouhang was the successor designated by the Zhang Family Patriarch; befriending Zhang Shouhang was equivalent to connecting with the Zhang Family.

When the time came, even if Cheng Honglin did not want to pass the position of Patriarch to Cheng Zhiyong's side, considering the relationship with the Zhang Family, he would have no choice but to do so!

"Since there is evidence, don't say so much, just bring it out quickly. I want to see exactly who among you is ruining the reputation of the Cheng Family!"

Cheng Honglin's face was livid; no matter how this farce ended, the family scandal of the Cheng Family had been completely exposed in front of Zhang Shouhang.

This would inevitably make Zhang Shouhang look down on the Cheng Family, and it might even affect the marriage with Cheng Kexin.

"Alright, I will show everyone right now."

Cheng Qian took out a USB Flash Drive and plugged it into the computer prepared in advance...