Chapter 56: Let Her Go

Ye Xuan knew Yang Bingyu was still mad at him. Feeling a bit helpless, he scratched the back of his head and sheepishly shut his mouth. Women truly were the most terrifying creatures on earth; they could hold a grudge for days.

Normally, the Yang Family throwing an annual birthday banquet for Yang Zhennan was nothing out of the ordinary. However, due to the recent media uproar, this year’s banquet was under intense scrutiny from all major news outlets. The entrance to Yunju Mountain Villa had been blocked off by reporters early on. They were all vying for coverage, hoping to dig up an exclusive scoop at tonight’s event.

Although the Yang Family and the Su Family were at odds, they still had to maintain superficial pleasantries. Thus, the Yang Family had also sent a banquet invitation to the Su Family.

Naturally, the Su Family attended as expected. News of Elder Su and his young wife returning to the country had long spread throughout Jianghai City, making him another major focal point of the banquet.

When the other guests saw the heavily pregnant Wu Xueting, expressions of sheer amusement painted their faces as they waited for a good show. The Su Family had always only had one sole heir—Su Xiaobai. Now that Wu Xueting was pregnant, her child was bound to fight him for the family fortune.

When that time came, what kind of decision would Su Jun make?

Noticing the obvious schadenfreude on everyone’s faces, Su Xiaobai’s expression turned exceedingly ugly. He shot Wu Xueting a vicious glare and, giving her absolutely no face, cursed in a low voice.

"You’re a total embarrassment! Is this the kind of occasion a person like you should be attending?"

A flash of resentment crossed Wu Xueting’s eyes upon hearing his words. Then, she lowered her gaze, gently bit her lower lip, and tugged on Su Jun’s sleeve with a deeply wronged expression.

"Jun, I told you that you shouldn’t have brought me. Now I’ve made Xiaobai unhappy. It’s all my fault. I should just go home."

Saying that, Wu Xueting turned as if to leave. Su Jun glared at Su Xiaobai, then quickly grabbed her arm.

"Oh, what nonsense are you saying? You are Su Jun’s wife, so of course you can be here. If anyone dares to say a single bad word about you, they’ll have to answer to me!"

Hearing this, Su Xiaobai’s expression darkened even further. However, he couldn’t very well disrespect his grandfather in front of so many people. He could only let out a cold scoff and drag his female companion elsewhere.

Watching Su Xiaobai’s retreating figure, Wu Xueting silently made a ruthless vow. "Su Xiaobai, once my child is born, my status will rise with my baby. We’ll see if you still dare to disrespect me like this then!"

Why had she married Su Jun in the first place, if not for the power and status of the Su Family? She had originally thought that by becoming the matriarch of the Su Family, she would stand above the rest. Who would have guessed that Su Xiaobai would actually force Su Jun into early retirement, monopolizing all the power for himself? Meanwhile, Su Jun had taken her abroad, where they stayed for five whole years.

This was not the life Wu Xueting wanted. Her ambition couldn’t be satisfied merely by having money; she wanted the entire Su Family!

Therefore, even though Su Jun’s fertility was already very low, she had tried every possible method to get pregnant with the Su Family’s bloodline. Only then would she have the capital to compete against Su Xiaobai. The Su Family was too big a slice of cake to let Su Xiaobai monopolize all to himself.

"Eldest Young Master Su, look, isn’t that Lin Aoxue? I really didn’t expect her to be able to attend tonight’s banquet. No wonder she rejected your proposal; it turns out she had already latched onto a high branch like Yang Tian."

Su Xiaobai’s female companion had just been trying to think of ways to win his favor. Seeing Lin Aoxue walking into the banquet hall arm-in-arm with Yang Tian, she immediately grew sour with jealousy.

Hearing these words, Su Xiaobai’s face instantly turned as cold as frost. He glared viciously at Lin Aoxue and Yang Tian.

From a distance, Yang Tian noticed Su Xiaobai staring fixedly at him. Timid as a mouse, he quickly let go of Lin Aoxue’s arm, spouted some random excuse, and vanished without a trace.

"Hmph, that coward Yang Tian. As if he’s worthy of stealing my woman."

Seeing this, Su Xiaobai’s expression softened slightly, his eyes clearly filled with disdain. He held his wine glass and started walking toward Lin Aoxue. Meanwhile, the female companion he had brought was mercilessly cast aside.

"Lin Aoxue! You bitch!"

The female companion’s face twisted with rage. She stared at Lin Aoxue with sheer resentment, completely oblivious to the fact that she had bitten her own lip until it bled.

"Aoxue, how is your consideration going regarding what I said before? Marry me, and I’ll make sure you’re the happiest bride in the world."

Su Xiaobai took a sip of his wine, then brushed his bangs back in a manner he thought was incredibly handsome. His eyes were brimming with possessiveness as he looked at Lin Aoxue.

Lin Aoxue was currently looking around for Ye Xuan. The moment she saw Su Xiaobai, her brows instantly furrowed. Even before she and Ye Xuan had confessed their feelings for each other, she had never considered marrying Su Xiaobai. Now that the two of them had already consummated their relationship, it was even more impossible for her to accept his proposal.

"Su Xiaobai, I already have someone I like. So, I suggest you give up on this idea. There’s no way I will ever marry you in this lifetime."

Without a second thought, Lin Aoxue rejected Su Xiaobai once again. This time, it genuinely infuriated him. He suddenly grabbed her wrist and threatened viciously.

"Lin Aoxue, think carefully before you speak. Don’t you want to get back those Lin Family shares?"

Lin Aoxue felt as though her wrist was about to snap, an expression of pain washing over her face.

"Su Xiaobai! Let go of me!"

"You’re mine in life, and you’ll be mine in death! Don’t even dream of escaping my grasp in this lifetime! And don’t think you can rest easy just because you’ve latched onto a powerful backer like the Yang Family. That coward Yang Tian can’t protect you!"

Naturally, Su Xiaobai wasn’t going to let go obediently. Completely disregarding the occasion, he forcefully pulled Lin Aoxue into his embrace and pinched her chin, forcing her to look him straight in the eyes.

Su Xiaobai was already a center of attention, so his every move was scrutinized by the other guests. Their confrontation quickly caused quite a commotion.

Ye Xuan happened to be walking by with Yang Bingyu. Hearing the disturbance, he stepped forward to see what was going on. The moment he saw Lin Aoxue being held against her will in Su Xiaobai’s arms, raging fury instantly ignited in his eyes.

"Let her go!"

Without thinking twice, Ye Xuan shoved his way through the crowd to Lin Aoxue’s side and yanked her out of Su Xiaobai’s embrace, pulling her safely behind him.

"Ye Xuan! You again!"

Su Xiaobai’s face darkened the moment he saw Ye Xuan. Why was this guy the one ruining his plans every single time?

"Aoxue, are you okay?"

Ignoring the exasperated Su Xiaobai, Ye Xuan immediately turned to Lin Aoxue behind him and asked with concern.

Meeting Ye Xuan’s anxious gaze, Lin Aoxue’s heart warmed. She offered a soft smile and shook her head.