Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 2073 - 551: The Tragic Chiang Family (Fifth Burst - )
Upon seeing Minister Wang, the members of the Chiang family all broke into smiles. Minister Wang was a famous high-ranking official in Xuandu City with considerable power.
Chiang Fang arrogantly glanced at the expressionless An Yiqing and Gu Yelin, as if to say, "You’re doomed!"
Amidst everyone’s gaze, Minister Wang and the other officials came over.
"Who’s causing trouble here? Mr. Chiang and I are going to have some barbecue, hurry up and apologize, so we can make peace and profit!"
As soon as Mother Chiang saw Minister Wang approaching, she immediately squeezed out tears, "Minister Wang, thank goodness you’re here! Xuandu is becoming lawless, with assaults happening in broad daylight. Look at my wrist, it’s been broken!" As she spoke, her face genuinely turned pale from pain.
Minister Wang observed this and realized it had already constituted a criminal offense! Intentional injury, how outrageous!
"Who? Who’s so bold! In broad daylight, is there no law for them? Come out, I want to have a good chat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a low, icy voice responded.
"It’s me."
Upon hearing this, Minister Wang, who was initially enraged, turned to the side with raised eyebrows. Then, upon seeing the person, his face instantly turned deathly pale!
"Gu, Gu General Gu?" he cautiously tested with a voice full of hope that it was not the God of Slaughter.
Unfortunately, heaven was asleep and didn’t hear his prayers.
Gu Yelin’s sharp gaze fell upon him, coldly asking, "Who are you?"
Minister Wang felt as if he had been struck by lightning on a clear day, unable to even cry. The people behind him were already dumbfounded, scared senseless by the man before them.
"I, I, I am Wang Cheng from an agency under the Xuandu Agriculture Department, General Gu, what an honor to meet you! What an honor!" Minister Wang nodded and bowed, forcing a smile more bitter than tears.
Gu Yelin pondered for a moment, ultimately confirming he hadn’t heard of the name.
"I don’t know you."
Wang Cheng felt like dying. "General Gu, with your busy schedule, it’s only natural not to know someone like me. Last year at the Huada Conference, I was fortunate to see you in person while accompanying the Minister of Agriculture. I was amazed. I didn’t expect to encounter you again today, haha, what a coincidence, what a coincidence." Wang Cheng had no idea what he was saying. All he wanted now was to strangle the Chiang family. How blind could they be to provoke anyone?
At this point, the five members of the Chiang family were already stunned. This isn’t the right scenario; how could their patron Minister Wang be so courteous to that man? And even extraordinarily humble?
Little did they know, in Gu Yelin’s eyes, Minister Wang, whom they considered a big official, wasn’t even a speck of dust.
"Since this Minister Wang knows Ah Lin, it simplifies things," An Yiqing chuckled, "The two of us came here this morning, having a pleasant time, and this girl pointedly told us to move. Her attitude was overbearing, even threatening our ability to stay in Xuandu. I didn’t know since when Xuandu became private property."
Upon hearing this, Wang Cheng turned to look and broke into a cold sweat. The medical exchange competition that caused such a ruckus not long ago – as an official, he remembered An Yiqing’s face. This predicament was even trickier than dealing with Gu Yelin. In the past year, she had turned Xuandu into utter chaos!
At this moment, Wang Cheng cursed the Chiangs a million times over in his heart.
"Haha, this must be Miss An Yiqing?" he asked sycophantically.
An Yiqing raised an eyebrow and nodded silently.
Wang Cheng forced a smile more bitter than crying, "The Chiang family is entirely at fault for this matter. Miss An and General Gu handled it appropriately – it’s self-defense. Rest assured, I will reprimand them properly so they won’t dare act this way again!"
The Chiang family was shocked upon hearing this – how had the tables turned!
"Minister Wang, how can you do this? You clearly promised to back us!" Mother Chiang protested, shouting as if she had lost her mind.
Wang Cheng suddenly turned his head, glaring fiercely at Mother Chiang. Father Chiang, by extension, was not spared either.
"Ignorant fool! Do you know who General Gu is? Do you even know who Miss An is? How could they stoop to your level! Your daughter’s arrogance isn’t a day’s affair. If you can’t discipline her, send her back to the countryside sooner rather than later to avoid embarrassment!"
Wang Cheng’s scolding left Mother Chiang dazed. Usually, everyone treated them politely, so why the sudden change? Who exactly were those two? Aren’t they just children from ordinary well-off families?
Wang Cheng’s words severely provoked Chiang Fang, who despised people mentioning her rural background. She didn’t know how high-ranked Wang Cheng was, but considering his friendly relations with her father, he might be relying on him.
"Hey! Who are you talking to? Believe it or not, I’ll have my dad pull you down! I’m telling you, my family is a big household in Xuandu! Don’t think for a second that getting cozy with my family—"
"Smack—!"
Before the words could be finished, a hard slap landed on her face. Chiang Fang covered her face, looking incredulous, and the person who hit her turned out to be her always doting father!
"You worthless thing! How dare you speak like that! It seems I’ve spoiled you! Tomorrow, quickly go back to the countryside! I don’t have a daughter like you!" Father Chiang was trembling with anger; he had remembered the identity of General Gu and Miss An! They were from a formidable family beyond their reach! His daughter had actually offended them! She had dared to say that they were born but not raised!
Father Chiang felt as if the sky had collapsed!
Chiang Fang also felt like the sky was falling. Her father, who loved and pampered her, was actually telling her to go back to the countryside! What kind of place is that? That’s just a remote village! She’s a noble young lady, how could she go to such a place!
"No! I don’t want to go back! I don’t want to! I don’t want to!" Chiang Fang screamed desperately, but the next second she fell silent. Her mouth was wide open, and her face was full of terror.
What was happening? Why couldn’t she speak?
The crowd turned, incredulous, to look at An Yiqing who had just thrown a pebble at Chiang Fang.
"Noisy." She lifted her eyes lightly, "Just hit the acupuncture point temporarily preventing speech, if she loves shouting so much, she might as well try bungee jumping."
The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched, feeling a chill.
Mother Chiang and Chiang Laoer were dumbstruck by Father Chiang’s sudden outburst, gradually realizing something was wrong.
Father Chiang didn’t have the mind to deal with his brainless wife and kids. He squeezed out a fawning smile, cautiously looking at An Yiqing and Gu Yelin: "Young Master Gu, Miss An, I’m really sorry about what just happened. My daughter just returned from the countryside and lacks manners, I beg you noble ones not to take it to heart. I was wrong just now too, I rashly blamed you without understanding the situation completely, it’s my fault, my fault. I’m here to apologize to you two." Saying this, he slapped himself twice, nodding and bowing.
You can’t deny it; this man is adaptable, can act as a grandfather or a grandson.
An Yiqing raised her brows and exchanged a glance with Gu Yelin, both with a trace of coldness in their eyes.
"Don’t dare accept your apology, that lady’s and madam’s ’born but not raised’ I’ve kept in mind. I wonder how my grandfather and father would see today’s events if they knew." Since they want to play the family card, she’ll play along, An Yiqing thought mischievously.
Father Chiang’s face turned ashen white, his clothes soaked in cold sweat. An Yiqing’s grandfather is the Old Commander! Her father also holds a high position. They dared to say she was born but not raised! She’s a presence akin to the First Lady!
Father Chiang couldn’t hold on any longer, he plopped to the ground. He knew the Chiang Family was completely done for. Because of the daughter they had just found, they were finished!
Suddenly, he sprang up from the ground, before everyone could react, he slapped Chiang Fang. Following that, slap after slap, punch after punch, he beat Chiang Fang until she wailed like a ghost.
"It’s all because of you! You debt collector! You spent so much of my money, created trouble! I’ll teach you a lesson! You wretch! Beast! I’ll beat you to death!"
The Chiang Family fell into chaos; Wang Cheng and several officials were caught in a dilemma, standing was awkward, intervening was awkward, they could only stand beside Gu Yelin and An Yiqing, plastering smiles on their faces.
A perfectly good picnic was ruined just like that. An Yiqing was in a foul mood, and the racket from the Chiang Family made her even more irritable.
"It’s boring here, let’s go."
Gu Yelin nodded, leading An Yiqing to the car, escorting her inside. Then, he started cleaning up the grill and other items by himself.
Seeing this, Wang Cheng and the others quickly rushed to help, and within minutes, everything was packed up.
Gu Yelin got in the car, and amidst Wang Cheng’s eager gaze and the Chiang Family’s cries and wails, drove away from the manor.
As for the Chiang Family, well.
On the way, An Yiqing was somewhat listless, lacking energy. Gu Yelin was also a bit depressed, could it be the two of them were magnets for trouble, wherever they went, trouble followed?
To make up for lost time, Gu Yelin made up his mind.
"Hmm? Ah Lin, this isn’t the way home." An Yiqing noticed the car’s path veering away, she said in confusion.
"Going to the city, taking you out."
Gu Yelin’s words were concise, but An Yiqing understood. The man wanted to go downtown to make up for the earlier disappointment, he didn’t want her to feel down.
The initially bad mood suddenly brightened up. This man was so considerate, so attentive to her feelings, what more could she ask for? It’s just a few jumping clowns, they’ll take care of them quietly later.
Thinking this way, An Yiqing’s interest returned. She didn’t suggest going home, since this man wanted her to be happy, she would go along with his arrangements.
The two drove to Xuandu City’s most bustling commercial district, and when they reached their destination, it was already past five in the evening. This time was lively. Gu Yelin took An Yiqing to Old Zhang’s private restaurant for a delicious meal, and then like any ordinary couple, they held hands, had cold drinks, watched a movie, took photos, and finally, surprisingly, went to karaoke.
