Chapter 61: Burning Heart

Cheng Qian and Cheng Song, sister and brother, worked together; one handled the computer, the other the projector.

Soon, a large projected screen appeared on the wall, and under the expectant gazes of everyone, Cheng Qian clicked on the only video file in the USB Flash Drive.

The loading circle spun, and Cheng Qian squinted at Cheng Kexin with an arrogant expression.

"Cousin, there is still time. If you admit it yourself, this thing doesn't have to be shown here."

Cheng Qian smiled gently, wearing a generous look of doing this for your own good.

Cheng Kexin sneered: "Play it, why not play it? I really want to see what you can come up with."

"You really won't shed tears until you see the coffin; since you don't feel ashamed yourself, we won't waste any more breath on you."

Cheng Song looked amused, yet he stared at the big screen with a serious expression, looking forward to seeing the scene of Cheng Kexin from that day.

Seeing Cheng Kexin's calm attitude, Cheng Qian instead furrowed her brows, feeling some inexplicable panic in her heart.

Due to the accident with Scorpion, the sister and brother had returned in such a rush that they hadn't had time to verify the contents of the USB Flash Drive on the way.

Now that Cheng Kexin had such an attitude, Cheng Qian couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of the video's content.

But the arrow was on the string, there was no turning back, and it was too late to turn it off.

Finally, the loading circle stopped spinning, and an interface popped up.

Cheng Qian and Cheng Song were stunned at the same time!

There were only two scarlet words on the interface: Idiot!

"Qianqian, what does this mean?"

Cheng Weijun sneered: "Is this your evidence? How ridiculous!"

"This is impossible! Impossible..."

Cheng Song swiped on the computer touch screen, closing and opening it, but those two highly insulting words remained.

"Bastard, we've been tricked!"

Cheng Song slammed his fist onto the table with a bang.

Cheng Qian was the first to calm down and laughed: "That was just a joke; we arrived late, just trying to liven up the atmosphere."

"Miss Cheng has a truly unique way of livening up the atmosphere."

Zhang Shouhang looked displeased: "I will truly find today unforgettable."

Seeing this, Cheng Honglin hurriedly scolded: "Enough! That's enough; Young Master Zhang is an honored guest, don't let others see a joke."

"Yes, Grandfather."

Cheng Qian let out a sigh of relief, thinking she would just muddle through it for now.

However, Cheng Kexin certainly would not give her that chance.

"Since my cousin and cousin-in-law have a program, I can't fall behind either."

Cheng Kexin said: "Grandfather, I also have something to show everyone."

Cheng Honglin frowned and said: "Kexin, today is a family gathering, and furthermore, Young Master Zhang is here. Your task is to accompany Young Master Zhang well; other matters can be put aside for now."

Cheng Honglin had guessed that his few troublesome grandchildren were fighting, and clearly, Cheng Kexin had the upper hand.

However, considering it might affect the marriage alliance between the Cheng Family and the Zhang Family, and to avoid causing Zhang Shouhang's disgust, he decided to end it there.

"Yes, yes, let's eat first. The dishes are all served; they'll get cold if we don't eat."

Cheng Zhiyong realized his son and daughter had been set up and immediately spoke up to stop Cheng Kexin from pressing her advantage, following the old man's words:

"Kexin, it's rare for Young Master Zhang to come here; you two should have a good chat. Other things aren't important; we can talk about them later."

"That's right, that's right, hurry and eat, don't keep Young Master Zhang waiting." Cheng Zhiyong's wife, Gao Huiling, also chimed in.

Cheng Weijun looked at Cheng Zhiyong's family with a face full of anger; he really wanted Cheng Kexin to be counter-attacked on the spot.

But considering Zhang Shouhang was present, he suppressed his fire.

Anyway, regardless of who won today, as long as Cheng Kexin could successfully marry Zhang Shouhang, with the support of the Zhang Family, Cheng Zhiyong's family would never be able to make any waves again.

"Fine, then let's eat."

Cheng Weijun gave a look to his equally angry wife.

Hou Huili softened her expression, grabbed Cheng Kexin's hand, and said: "Kexin, let's eat, and have a good chat with Young Master Zhang."

Chen Che watched this scene and sneered in his heart.

The matter was clearly obvious, yet the elders of the Cheng Family were all using the so-called big picture—the marriage alliance with the Zhang Family—to make Cheng Kexin endure it.

Not a single person considered her thoughts or asked her if she was willing.

Cheng Kexin clenched her fists tightly, stood up abruptly, took out a USB Flash Drive, and plugged it into the computer.

Cheng Kexiang was quick-witted and coordinated with her sister to adjust the projector with great tacit understanding.

The footage played, and the scene of Scorpion tricking Cheng Qian and Cheng Song into talking was revealed to everyone present.

"Just by playing the video at the family gathering, Cheng Kexin's engagement to Young Master Zhang will be voided, and then Grandfather will have no choice but to pass the Cheng Family to us..."

"There was an accident earlier; we originally wanted to poison Cheng Kexin, but Cheng Kexiang ended up wearing those shoes..."

The screen played the conversation between the two, and Cheng Qian and Cheng Song were completely dumbfounded.

They finally realized that their plan had long been under Cheng Kexin's control!

No wonder Scorpion chose today to hand over the video and even took the opportunity to bully Cheng Qian!

"You... Cheng Kexin... you set me up!"

Cheng Qian lost her composure; this woman no longer had her previous calmness and arrogance.

"Set you up? Cheng Qian, what face do you have to say that to me?"

Cheng Kexin sneered: "I am merely using your own methods against you."

"Cheng Kexin, we are family; you actually didn't leave any room for us and just released it like this. Do you have any conscience left!"

Cheng Song made a false countercharge, as if the things they had done before did not exist.

"The ones without a conscience are you!"

Cheng Kexiang splashed a glass of water onto Cheng Song's face, "You are even capable of poisoning and drugging people; you are truly despicable and shameless!"

Cheng Song was splashed all over, and in a fit of shame and anger, he shouted, "You dare splash me? I really gave you too much face!"

As he spoke, Cheng Song was about to splash her back, but was stopped by Cheng Zhiyong.

"You bastard, sit down right now!"

Cheng Zhiyong barked a reprimand, then said to Cheng Kexin, "Kexin, we are family, and this is a family scandal. Your uncle begs you, do not blow this matter out of proportion."

Cheng Kexin sneered, "Uncle, I will definitely hand Cheng Qian and Cheng Song over to the Public Security Bureau. As for you, you won't be able to escape either."

"In this USB Flash Drive of mine, there is also a ledger, which is evidence of you lining your own pockets at the company all these years. I will hand that over to the Public Security Bureau as well."

Cheng Zhiyong had not expected that Cheng Kexin would even scheme against him, and he immediately flew into a rage, "Cheng Kexin, I am your uncle! Do you really have to drive us to ruin?!"

"Big Brother, you must speak with a conscience. If it were Kexin who had met with an accident today, would you still be saying this?"

Cheng Weijun had wanted to smooth things over, but after learning what Cheng Qian and Cheng Song had done, he simply could not tolerate it!

"Cheng Song and Cheng Qian—one used poison, the other found people to try and bully Kexin. Did they ever consider family ties? Did they ever think about the fact that they bear the surname Cheng!"

"I..." Cheng Zhiyong was left speechless.

At this moment, Cheng Honglin, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

He slowly stood up from his chair; his entire person was like a volcano about to erupt, with rage burning fiercely in his chest, nearly consuming him entirely.

"Get out, all of you get out!"

Cheng Honglin's face was livid, the veins on his forehead bulging. His voice became hoarse and low, each word squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with fury and dissatisfaction.

"From today on, you are no longer members of the Cheng Family. The Cheng Family will not have beasts like you who frame their own blood relatives!"

"Dad, I..."

"Slap!"

Just as Cheng Zhiyong was about to say something, Cheng Honglin struck him across the face.

"Get out! Take your good son and good daughter and get out! Whether Kexin wants to send you to the Public Security Bureau or anywhere else, I don't care anymore!"

"Thud!"

"Thud!"

"Thud!"

Cheng Zhiyong's entire family knelt down.

"Dad, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have been greedy for the company's money. Please give me another chance, I beg you, look, I will never fight for the position of Patriarch again!"

"Grandpa, we also know we were wrong. Please spare us this one time!"

"That's right, Grandpa. We promise we will never dare to do it again!"

Cheng Zhiyong's family was terrified, completely terrified! Neither being expelled from the Cheng Family nor going to the Public Security Bureau was something they could accept!

"Get out, all of you get out!"

Cheng Honglin roared, his anger overwhelming him, and he suddenly collapsed back into his chair, fainting away.

"Dad!"

"Grandpa!"

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