Shadow and Light: The Bride Who Clicks Her Way to Love-Chapter 397 - 410: Throw This Woman Out

"Zhuang Heng, I used to just find you annoying. How did I not realize how despicable you are?" Xia Ling showed no mercy. In front of everyone, her words were extremely harsh. "I’ve never liked you since the start. If it weren’t for Ziheng telling me not to clash with Blade Group, I would have dealt with you long ago! Today, you’ve come knocking to bully my friend! Ha, you’re just asking for it yourself!"

Zhuang Heng’s face changed color.

Indeed, ever since Xia Ling met Su Xingyu four years ago, her impression of Zhuang Heng had been bad. After Su Xingyu’s death, she even gave Zhuang Heng a hard time.

That time, Zhuang Heng was dealt with miserably. She ran to Lu Shifeng to complain. Who knows what Lu Shifeng and Emperor discussed, but after that, Xia Ling never caused trouble for her on purpose again.

Of course, Zhuang Heng wouldn’t deliberately provoke Xia Ling either. That girl’s arrogance was famous throughout the entertainment industry.

So many years had passed, and with time, Zhuang Heng actually forgot how serious the consequences of provoking Xia Ling could be.

Or perhaps she hadn’t forgotten, and this time it wasn’t Zhuang Heng who actively provoked Xia Ling, but Xia Ling wanted revenge for Su Xingyu, and Zhuang Heng had no way to counter it.

"You few," Xia Ling lightly lifted her delicate chin and casually pointed at a few people by her side, "come over here, throw this woman and all her things out. Remember, it’s got to be thrown."

She gave the orders lightly and effortlessly.

Zhuang Heng gasped as a feeling of impending doom washed over her.

"Xia Ling, you..."

Before she finished her sentence, a few large men had already grabbed her, half dragging, half pulling, and half tossing her out the door.

"Xia Ling, you can’t do this! I am Lu Shifeng’s wife, Mrs. Lu of the Lu Family!" Zhuang Heng’s voice changed pitch, struggling desperately. If getting kicked out was embarrassing, then getting thrown out multiplied the humiliation by N times, losing face for a lifetime!

But Xia Ling paid no attention to her protests. Her smile carried a bit of satisfaction as she warmly said to Su Xingyu, "Xingyu, luckily you’re here today. I’ve always disliked that woman Zhuang Heng, but Ziheng just wouldn’t let me touch her. He said I can only do something if she provokes me... But she’s such a coward, she hasn’t done anything for years, leaving me no chance to properly teach her a lesson. Now that you’re back, it’s different. If she dares to trouble you again, just let me know, and I’ll handle it for you!"

Su Xingyu was speechless. Why was Xia Ling so excited about Zhuang Heng’s provocation?

"Isn’t Mr. Pei worried about affecting Emperor and Blade Group’s relations?" No matter what, Su Xingyu felt she should remind the overly excited girl in front of her, "He must have his reasons not to let you provoke Zhuang Heng. There’s no need to go out of your way for me."

The beautiful girl nonchalantly said, "Humph, what can Ziheng think about it? He just likes keeping me in check. Don’t worry, it won’t affect the relationship between Blade Group and Emperor. Besides, now you’ve returned as Lu Shifeng’s legitimate wife, who does Zhuang Heng think she is?"

She made a contemptuous expression and didn’t forget to ask Chu Chen beside her, "Ah Chen, don’t you agree?"

Beside her, the man in the dark brown suit smiled steadily, "Indeed, that’s how it is. I haven’t yet had the chance to congratulate you on your return, Mrs. Lu."

This man was always so composed.

Su Xingyu also smiled and nodded at him, then turned her head to the Cloud crew she brought along, "Since the model left, we can’t finish today’s shoot; let’s all wrap it up."

The Cloud staff regretted not completing the task today, especially the responsible planner and editor. They looked worried, unsure how to explain the budget to the chief editor upon returning. Seeing this, Su Xingyu added, "Regarding the delay caused by Zhuang Heng occupying the venue, I’ll negotiate with Blade Group to get us compensated for our losses."

The Cloud’s planner/editor beamed with excitement, "Is that really possible?"

"Why not?" Su Xingyu said. "Blade Group was in the wrong in this case."

Though she was nominally Mrs. Lu of the Lu Family, wrongdoing by Blade Group needed correction, and compensation for losses should be made. That’s what a large group should take responsibility for.

Those around her, however, didn’t necessarily agree. In this world, how many still follow rules? Most often, whoever holds the power makes the rules. While Cloud Media is a giant concern, it’s still overshadowed by Blade Group. Without Su Xingyu’s intervention, it would be difficult for Cloud to seek compensation from Blade Group.

Su Xingyu helped solve a major problem for them.

The planner/editor was deeply grateful, "It’s really a huge help, Axing."

Even those around began discussing, "Who would’ve thought Miss Axing to be so kind-hearted?"

"Isn’t that somewhat of a conflict of interest? After all, she’s Lu Shifeng’s woman. What’s with helping Cloud squeeze money from Blade Group?"

"How is it scheming?" someone else chimed in, "This is what Cloud deserves. Miss Su is just helping Cloud seek justice."

"But..."

"There’s no but," another added, "And have you noticed, around Mr. Lu of Blade Group, there are two women—Axing, whose relation to Su Xingyu is unknown, and the so-called Mrs. Lu, Zhuang Heng. You saw how fierce they argued just now. In such a situation, Axing doesn’t bother flattering Lu Shifeng. Instead, she gets Blade Group to compensate, showing her genuine selflessness, not seeking her own gain at Cloud’s expense."

With that analysis, the onlookers realized how commendable Su Xingyu’s actions were.

Many questioned themselves, and realized that if they were in Su Xingyu’s position, they might not achieve the same.

As a result, their admiration for Su Xingyu increased. Even the way they looked at her changed.

Su Xingyu, however, was largely indifferent to it all. She gave a few final reminders to the staff from Cloud and said farewell to them, then sat by the space cleared by Emperor, drinking mineral water while she waited for Xia Ling’s photo shoot.

Xia Ling’s staff efficiently set up the shoot location. She was still using her exclusive photographer, Erikson, who had crossed paths with Su Xingyu years before. With years of growth, Erikson’s photography skills had improved significantly. Some shots were so well-handled that Su Xingyu couldn’t help but praise them. Truly, Xia Ling’s team was the best.