novelhk Chapter 8 The Wu family's forced marriage is humiliating.
Chapter 8 The Wu family's forced marriage is humiliating.
Chapter Eight: The Wu Family's Forced Marriage Gets a Slap in the Face
First paragraph
The upstairs and downstairs were connected, and all the guests could hear the whole story clearly.
Each revelation was like a thunderclap, exploding loudly among the crowd.
The scene was initially deathly silent, then erupted into complete chaos.
All eyes, like searchlights, were fixed on the three members of the Wu family.
Accusations, disdain, resentment, and sneers—a dense barrage of gazes, like a thousand pounds of pressure, slammed into the hearts of the three.
Wu Yanchou had been in Qinglong Town for decades. He only achieved his current status with the help of the Su family. He was a prominent figure in the town. When he went out, all the neighbors would greet him and treat him with respect.
But today, his sinister and vicious true colors have been laid bare in the sunlight.
Poisoning, plotting to seize family property, deceiving relatives and friends—each and every one of these acts is a heinous crime that would slap him in the back. If any one of them got out, it would be enough to completely ruin his reputation in the town.
He knew perfectly well that once the Su family was determined to collect evidence and report him to the authorities, all the wealth and connections he had built up over half a lifetime would vanish in an instant, and he might even end up in jail, spending the rest of his life there.
Li Juan, standing to the side, buried her head in her chest, her long hair covering her entire face, and trembled uncontrollably, afraid that she would be recognized by acquaintances and be accused of aiding and abetting evil.
Wu Yanqiu's eyes darted around frantically as he quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind. After a moment, a ruthless thought suddenly arose in his heart, and he decided to just throw caution to the wind and do whatever he wanted.
He made up his mind to start planning another marriage alliance, as this was his only chance to turn things around.
As long as he forces Su Wanjing to marry Wu Xinggui, the two families will become in-laws, and the deed will be done. He can then legitimately intervene in the Su family's affairs as an elder.
He suppressed the panic and fear in his heart, forced a fake smile that was uglier than crying, straightened his wrinkled clothes, and took two steps forward with a stiff upper lip.
Second paragraph
"Brother Zhenshan, niece Wanjing, we're all from the same village, we see each other all the time, why take things so far and make such a fuss?"
"What happened just now was a huge misunderstanding. It was all Chen Shanhe's doing, sowing discord and deliberately spreading lies to slander our Wu family!"
"Don't let him fool you and fall for this kid's tricks!"
"No matter what conflicts we had in the past, no matter who was right or wrong, let's put them aside for now and turn the page on them."
I still stand by my original idea: have my son Xinggui and Wanjing get engaged as soon as possible. This marriage will strengthen family ties, and they can work together to manage the business in the future.
"Once this marriage is arranged, all the unpleasantness and conflicts of the past will be wiped clean with a single word from me, Wu Yanchou, and I will never pursue them again."
I can guarantee on the spot that the Su family's businesses will always be under the Su family's control. I will only help manage them from the sidelines and will never take a single penny for myself.
"It's really not easy for Wanjing, a woman, to support such a large family business on her own. She works hard day and night without anyone to rely on. Only with the support and backing of our Wu family can she live a stable and long-term life."
These words caused another uproar, with the discussion becoming even more intense than before.
Everyone was stunned by Wu Yanchou's shamelessness, their mouths agape and their faces filled with disbelief.
The evidence of his poisoning and murder and his plot to seize the family property is obvious. He caused the man's father to be bedridden for many years and secretly tried to kill Wan Jing. Now that his conspiracy has been exposed, he not only does not bow his head in repentance, but also has the audacity to propose a marriage alliance and force her to marry.
Many guests couldn't contain their anger and muttered curses, calling the Wu family father and son heartless, shameless, and a menace to the town.
Su Wanjing was so angry that she trembled all over, her chest heaving violently, her eyes wide open, she simply couldn't believe that there could be such a shameless and vicious person in the world.
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"You're dreaming! I'd rather die than agree to that!"
Su Wanjing gave a cold shout, her voice clear and firm, filled with anger, and refused decisively on the spot without the slightest hesitation.
She instinctively moved closer to Chen Shanhe, gripping his arm tightly and leaning her whole body against him, her eyes filled with absolute trust and reliance.
"Wu Yanchou, stop pretending and acting. I won't believe a single word of your nonsense!"
You secretly poisoned my father, causing him to be bedridden for years, suffering unbearable torment, and even sent someone to poison my soup, intending to take my life.
"Now that your crimes have been exposed, instead of repenting and atoning for your sins, you propose a marriage alliance in an attempt to whitewash your crimes and continue to control the Su family and seize their assets."
Your plan was too cunning, but unfortunately, you miscalculated. I won't fall for your tricks again!
"Even if I, Su Wanjing, never marry, even if I give up all my family business and start over, I will never marry your son, and I will never have any connection with the Wu family!"
With Brother Chen here today, all your schemes and tricks will fail!
She has naturally changed her address and is now calling him Brother Chen.
Chen Shanhe sensed her panic and anger, gently patted the back of her hand, gave her a reassuring and calm look, and then took a step forward to firmly protect her behind him.
He wore a calm yet sharp smile, his tone light, yet every word was like a knife, piercing the Wu family's sore spot.
"First, they used slow-acting poison to cripple Factory Director Su and take control of the Su family's businesses. Then they forced him into marriage and seized him. When that failed, they tried to use a marriage alliance to whitewash their crimes and consolidate their power."
"Your schemes were truly ingenious, but unfortunately you ran into me, and all your plans were in vain."
I'm making this clear today: as long as I'm alive, outsiders will not be allowed to run rampant in the Su family, and you will not be tolerated for your misbehavior.
"You and your son should give up your wicked thoughts and stop plotting against the Su family!"
fourth paragraph
Wu Xinggui's conspiracy was exposed in public, and he was ridiculed and criticized by everyone. He lost all face and became furious on the spot, going completely mad.
His eyes were bloodshot and red, like a mad dog that had been provoked. He roared, clenched his fist, and slammed it hard into Chen Shanhe's face.
"You little brat, you're asking for it! You've ruined my plans time and time again. Today I'm going to cripple you!"
He wanted to use force to save face, intimidate everyone, and make them dare not underestimate him anymore.
But his meager strength, honed through drinking, gambling, and womanizing, was utterly insignificant compared to Chen Shanhe's ancestral martial arts, as laughable as children playing around.
Chen Shanhe's eyes were slightly cold, and his body remained motionless, not even moving a step.
With a casual flick of his wrist and a gentle snap of his fingertips, he precisely targeted the acupoint on the man's shoulder.
A soft "poof" sound.
Wu Xinggui froze, his outstretched arm frozen in mid-air. He was as if nailed to the spot, unable to move, and could only maintain the comical gesture of throwing a punch, looking both ridiculous and laughable.
Chen Shanhe defeated his enemy with a single, clean, and efficient move, easily neutralizing the attack.
The audience was stunned for a moment, then burst into loud laughter, so loud it almost lifted the roof off.
Someone took out their phone to take photos and videos, intending to post them in the town's group chat so that the Wu family's disgraceful behavior would spread throughout Qinglong Town.
Wu Xinggui stood frozen in place, his face flushed and his neck bulging. He struggled desperately but could not move. He was extremely embarrassed and wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Wu Yanchou's face turned deathly pale, he lost all face, and he trembled with anger. He angrily flung his sleeves, gritted his teeth, and made harsh remarks to Chen Shanhe and the Su family.
"Very well, very well indeed! Chen Shanhe, the Su family, you'll remember this day!"
"This isn't over yet. We'll see. I'm not going to let this go!"
After saying that, he awkwardly helped his stiff son up, then pulled the pale-faced Li Juan along, and amidst the jeers and curses of the crowd, they slunk away in a panic, not daring to linger for even a moment.
The guests behind them were gossiping, saying that the Wu family had brought this upon themselves and that they would never be able to hold their heads up in Qinglong Town again.
Many villagers came forward to comfort the Su family grandfather and grandson, offering heartwarming advice and praising Chen Shanhe for his courage and resourcefulness, calling him the Su family's true support.
The absurd forced marriage farce ended with the Wu family being thoroughly humiliated and fleeing in panic.
But Chen Shanhe knew that the Wu family would never give up so easily. Wu Yanchou was ruthless and would never tolerate him ruining his big plans.
A more sinister revenge is being secretly plotted, and the previously conspired schemes are being quietly prepared.
His gaze was solemn as he stared intently in the direction where the Wu family had disappeared, knowing full well that this was just the beginning.
An even greater storm and crisis is slowly approaching Qinglong Town, the Su family, and him.