Chapter 103: Such a Difficult Choice!
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Cheng Youyou was well aware that the Liu family was fiercely protective. Once they decided to deal with someone, they would use the harshest methods. This time, Ling Qiu was in grave danger. No, she had to act to help him.
Hurriedly, Cheng Youyou dialed her father’s number.
“Hello, Dad.”
There was a brief silence on the other end. “Youyou, this is the first time in two years you’ve called me on your own initiative.”
Cheng Youyou furrowed her brows slightly. “I want to ask you for a favor.”
“Heh, finally admitting defeat? That’s the spirit. From now on, listen to your father. I’ll increase your monthly allowance to a hundred thousand yuan. Also…”
A flicker of resentment stirred within Cheng Youyou, and she quickly interrupted, “No… you misunderstand. I want you to help me save someone.”
“…”
There was hesitation on the other end. “Save who?”
“A… junior from my school. His name is Ling Qiu.”
“Ling Qiu?”
The voice paused, then suddenly asked, “What is your relationship with him?”
“I said, he’s my junior.”
“Your junior… is he worth this?”
Cheng Youyou’s father, Cheng Wenbao, spoke sternly, “You haven’t voluntarily called me for two years, yet suddenly you come to me on behalf of this little junior. Be honest—what exactly is your relationship?”
Cheng Youyou frowned. Honestly, even she wasn’t quite sure why she had taken the initiative to seek help from her domineering father, with whom she hadn’t been in touch for two years, all for Ling Qiu.
“You don’t need to know. Just tell me if you’re willing to help.”
Cheng Wenbao pondered for a moment. “How do you want me to help?”
Cheng Youyou explained the situation regarding Ling Qiu in broad strokes.
Cheng Wenbao’s voice turned grave. “The Liu family is extremely protective. Though the Cheng family can hold its own against them when serious, Liu Jueqiang is my business partner. Why should I offend the Liu family for some unknown junior you mentioned?”
“…Fine, if you won’t help, then I’ll find another way!” Cheng Youyou made a motion to hang up.
“Wait!” Cheng Wenbao said. “If your father is willing to intervene, you must agree to one condition.”
“…”
Cheng Youyou frowned. “What condition?”
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“Accept an engagement to the young master of the Xing family, Xing Rufeng.”
“Impossible!” Cheng Youyou rejected immediately. “I said I won’t accept any marriage arrangement. My life is mine to control! I refuse to be a pawn in a family alliance! I can build my own career!”
Cheng Wenbao said, “Alright then, leave your ‘Ling Qiu’ to his own fate. Youyou, I’ll be honest—I've already heard some things about the Liu family’s situation. If no one steps in, that Ling Qiu might just disappear without a trace. You should know how doting Liu Jueqiang is toward his son.”
“Wait!” Just as the call was about to end, Cheng Youyou hurriedly stopped him. “Dad, can you really save Ling Qiu?”
Cheng Wenbao answered, “It will be troublesome, but if your father is determined to save someone, no one in the Liu family can stop me.”
“Good!” Cheng Youyou bit her lip. “I agree.”
“Very well!” Cheng Wenbao said casually, “Leave the matter of that Ling Qiu to your father. Don’t worry about it. In a few days, I’ll arrange for you to meet Xing Rufeng. Prepare yourself, get your mindset right, and present your best self. Don’t embarrass the Cheng family. You know what the Xing family represents, no need for me to elaborate.”
With that, the call ended.
Listening to the dial tone, Cheng Youyou stood frozen, unable to come back to herself for a long time.
She hadn’t thought much before—at that moment, her only thought was to find a way to save Ling Qiu.
Now, coming back to her senses, she realized what kind of promise she had made to save him…
She would be lying if she said she wasn’t upset.
But strangely, she didn’t regret it—
Because at this moment, Cheng Youyou felt that Ling Qiu’s life was more important than her own future.
“Cheng Youyou… why on earth would you agree to such a thing for that Ling Qiu?”
She walked out of the noodle shop, her mind buzzing, utterly lost.
Though a human life was at stake…
Even she didn’t understand why she had acted so rashly for Ling Qiu.
…
At this very moment, in a lavishly decorated and elegant tea house in the eastern suburbs.
Ling Qiu followed Liu Renxing into a large private room.
Liu Renxing went straight to a table and sat down. Someone lit a cigar for him.
Exhaling smoke, Liu Renxing looked coldly at Ling Qiu. “Do you know why I asked you to come?”
Ling Qiu was indifferent. “Get straight to the point.”
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“Oh?” Liu Renxing sneered darkly. “It seems you understand your predicament well. But… you don’t understand the methods of the Liu family.”
He clapped his hands.
Two henchmen pushed in a wheelchair.
The man sitting in it was none other than Wang Ba—the one Ling Qiu had previously used as a vessel.
Wang Ba slumped in the wheelchair, his face vacant, but the moment he saw Ling Qiu, his expression twisted with panic and he began to shriek wildly.
“Shut his mouth!” Liu Renxing frowned.
The henchmen complied.
Liu Renxing said to Ling Qiu, “I’ve investigated you, the discarded scion of the Ling family. You used to be a little young master, but now… you have no backing from the Lings. In fact, they’d rather see you dead on the street. So… what right do you have to face me with such an attitude? Just because you think you have some skill?”
He stood and slowly approached Ling Qiu. “Defeating Wang Ba and Park Daosi shows you do have some talent. But, kid, do you know there’s always someone stronger?”
Clapping again, “Master Wu, please!”
Master Wu?
Ling Qiu turned his head as a door opened, revealing a middle-aged man in a Tang suit. Behind him cowered Liu Donghai, who looked terrified as he peered at Ling Qiu.
“He’s the one! He’s the devil!” Liu Donghai’s face was pale.
“Master Liu, don’t be afraid. Today, I will personally deal with this man for you,” Master Wu said coldly, looking at Ling Qiu.
Liu Renxing politely approached and shook Master Wu’s hand. “Thank you for stepping up today, Master Wu. You must eliminate Ling Qiu in front of Donghai, to wipe away the nightmare in his heart.”
“Heh, just a kid who’s barely scratched the surface of inner martial arts,” Master Wu said with a half-smile toward Ling Qiu. “Not worth mentioning. I can finish him within three moves. As for…”
His gaze flicked to Liu Renxing.
Liu Renxing grinned broadly. “Don’t worry, Master Wu! The payment is guaranteed!”