Plunder-Chapter 289 Must Apologize

Ding Ruxin appeared at the doorway, her face covered in tears as she pleaded with Zhou Jin’an.

His raised fist was clenched tightly.

"Director Zhou, if there’s resentment in your heart, take it out on me. I’m his daughter, and I’ll bear all of this in his place."

Ding Ruxin stepped forward, supporting Ding Yongsheng with one hand.

"Really, bullying an old man, what kind of hero does that make you? I’ve already called the police, and I want to see who has the final say in Rong City, you Zhou Jin’an, or the law."

At the entrance to the study, Ding Ruyi stood with her arms crossed, a defiant look on her face.

Ding Ruxin became anxious, "Ruyi, stop making a scene, tell the police it’s all a misunderstanding."

"Sis, he came to our house to bully us, and you’re still siding with him. Is siding with him any use? After all these years, others might not know your heart, but am I not clear? You just like him, don’t you? But has he ever given you a proper look? Now, take a good look at the man you like and see what he’s really like!"

"Ruyi!"

Ding Ruxin stood up in panic, trying to cover Ding Ruyi’s mouth.

"Ruyi, come out here!"

Outside the room, their mother barked in anger.

Ding Ruyi snorted coldly and walked out, "You should thank me. If I didn’t speak up for you, he’d probably never know your feelings in this lifetime."

After Ding Ruyi left, the atmosphere in the study suddenly became a bit awkward.

Ding Yongsheng, despite his tough talk, really couldn’t take a beating. One punch from Zhou Jin’an was enough to knock him out.

"Director Zhou, please leave for now. My father has done wrong, and we admit it. Whatever punishment you want to impose on the Ding family, we will accept. But please, leave him a way to live."

Ding Ruxin kept her eyes lowered, her voice choking up several times, unable to speak.

It wasn’t Zhou Jin’an’s intention to put a woman in a difficult position.

"Every debt has its debtor, this is what you owe my parents."

Zhou Jin’an dropped this line before quickly walking out of the study.

Outside, Mrs. Ding stood there with an anxious expression.

"Jin’an," Mrs. Ding called out.

Zhou Jin’an’s steps hesitated briefly, "Jin’an, I’m sorry, I will convince him to apologize to your parents."

Zhou Jin’an didn’t respond; he just strode out.

No sooner had he left the Ding family’s courtyard than the sound of a police siren was drawing closer.

"To the hospital."

He instructed the driver.

Soon, the car arrived at the hospital, and Zhou Jin’an appeared in Mrs. Zhou’s ward.

She lay there quietly, still in a coma.

"Mom, your son will definitely clear your name of unjust accusations; you’ve suffered all these years."

He held Mrs. Zhou’s hand, his voice breaking as he spoke.

Aunt Liu was just outside; she heard everything, covered her mouth with her hand, and couldn’t help crying.

"Young Master, if Madam could hear your words, she would be very comforted."

This time, there were no signs of Mrs. Zhou waking up.

Zhou Jin’an stayed in the ward for a while before preparing to leave.

"Aunt Liu, you’ve worked hard."

He said to Aunt Liu as he was leaving.

"Young Master, you don’t need to be so formal with me. I’ve depended on Madam all my life; I don’t find it hard."

He nodded and took his leave.

Chu Garden.

Zhou Jin’an returned home earlier than usual.

Upon his arrival, he locked himself in the study.

His heart was very heavy.

"Young Madam, what’s wrong with the young master today?"

When Qiao En came back from the back garden, Sister Rong whispered to her.

"His complexion looks very bad. When he came in, I spoke to him, but he didn’t even acknowledge me. He went straight to the study without changing his shoes."

Qiao En’s gaze drifted towards the study.

In truth, she already knew the answer.

Whether she accepted it or not, Zheng Gang was her biological father.

Her biological father was the reason Zhou Jin’an’s parents were separated.

"Sister Rong, you go ahead with your work."

Qiao En said to Sister Rong.

She walked toward the study, stretching out her hand to gently knock on the door.

A couple must not harbor grudges; otherwise, their hearts will drift farther and farther apart.

"It’s me, can we talk?"

Qiao En’s voice came from outside the door.

Zhou Jin’an stood silently in front of the window for a long time. Outside the window stood a tall golden-rain tree, resplendent in its multicolored glory.

He heard Qiao En’s voice but did not turn around.

Qiao En stretched out her hand to turn the doorknob, the door opened, and she walked in.

His tall and stately figure standing by the window was so distinguished.

Qiao En walked up behind Zhou Jin’an, one hand supporting her belly, the other clutching Zhou Jin’an’s sleeve.

"I’m sorry, I didn’t expect the truth to be like this. Initially, I just wanted to do something for you, but in the end, I hurt you instead."

Qiao En apologized.

Zhou Jin’an turned around, his eyebrows furrowed into a frown.

"En’en, you don’t have to apologize to me, you’ve done nothing wrong. Although I feel a deep hatred for Zheng Gang, he is your biological father, and he has told me everything about the reasons and course of events. In the end, he is innocent too. The only one to blame is the instigator."

Zhou Jin’an’s eyes darkened.

"He told you everything?"

"Mm-hmm."

Qiao En breathed a slight sigh of relief, "Who is that person?"

"Ding Yongsheng, Ding Hao’s father."

Zhou Jin’an told Qiao En.

Her heart was greatly shocked.

"Why would he do such a thing?"

Qiao En asked again.

Zhou Jin’an shook his head.

Perhaps, there aren’t so many whys in this world. No matter what reasons Ding Yongsheng had, his vile methods caused Mrs. Zhou to be wronged for a lifetime, the Zhou family to be torn apart, and Zheng Gang to live a life of misery.

"Zheng Gang was forced by him, which is why he made such a decision. If it weren’t for his determination to find you sisters, he wouldn’t have been under anyone’s control."

Qiao En took a seat on a sofa not far away, zoning out for a good while.

With a heart moved by malicious intent, Ding Yongsheng’s one evil thought brought suffering to many.

Hate? How could she not feel hate?

"What do you plan to do?"

Qiao En raised her eyebrows, her eyes filled with resolve.

To forgive is easy to say, but hard to do.

Besides, although what Ding Yongsheng did might not fall within the scope of the law, he still deserved punishment.

"An apology is a must!"

Zhou Jin’an clarified his stance.

Qiao En nodded in agreement, "Right, he must apologize."

However, Ding Yongsheng would rather die than apologize.

Central Hospital.

All three women of the Ding family were gathered around Ding Yongsheng’s hospital bed.

Mrs. Ding’s face was stern, "I never imagined you would do such a thing behind my back; you really lack morals."

"Mom, don’t say that about dad. When he did it, you weren’t even married to him yet."

Ding Ruyi immediately retaliated, and Ding Ruxin didn’t manage to stop her.

"Ruyi, go fetch a pot of water for dad."

Ding Ruxin tried to send Ding Ruyi away, but she wouldn’t listen.

"Sister, did I say something wrong? It’s been over twenty years, even a crime would be beyond the statute of limitations by now, and besides, dad must have had his reasons back then. Now Zhou Jin’an is unrelentingly pestering us; this is simply blind accusation."

"Ruyi, get out!"

Mrs. Ding’s face turned sour as she scolded Ding Ruyi.

"Fine, I’ll go."

Ding Ruyi pouted and walked out.

"Mom, don’t be angry, what’s done is done. We should think of a solution quickly instead."

Ding Ruxin helped Mrs. Ding to sit down in a chair.

"Apologize, we must apologize for this matter!"

Mrs. Ding said, looking at Ding Yongsheng. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The man on the bed, who had been silent the whole time, coldly threw out a sentence, "Only over my dead body!"

Nobody expected him to be so obstinate.

Mrs. Ding’s chest ached with anger. "Do you not know who Zhou Jin’an is? Our son has already been put away, it seems you’re dying to join him!"

"If he dares, let him put me away. If he wants an apology, he won’t get it through the door," Ding Yongsheng replied stubbornly.

"Dad, we should take our time to think this through. With my brother gone and you being old, if Zhou Jin’an exerts pressure, Ding Corporation will be thrown into chaos."

Ding Ruxin reasoned with him, trying to comfort and persuade him with emotional appeals.

But Ding Yongsheng was determined, "All of you go out. I’m tired; I need to rest."

"You stubborn old mule, why so obdurate about making an apology?"

Mrs. Ding was so angered that she trembled as she pointed her finger at Ding Yongsheng, and Ding Ruxin quickly ushered her out of the room.

"Mom, dad’s heated right now; let’s not tackle him head-on. I have a plan for this situation."