bestfiction Chapter 238 Are you worthy?
Chapter 238 Are you worthy?
In the western district of the capital, the Liu family mansion was bustling with activity. Lanterns and decorations were everywhere, and everyone was busy preparing for what seemed like a grand wedding.
"Hurry up! The Wang family's distinguished guests will be arriving soon. Make sure everything is arranged before they arrive!" The core members of the Liu family moved around the courtyard, giving loud instructions. Everyone's face was filled with an irrepressible smile, as if a joyous occasion was about to unfold.
The Wang family is a renowned and prestigious family in the western district, while the Liu family's background is far inferior. For the Liu family, being able to establish a connection with the Wang family is a dream come true.
It turned out that the head of the Wang family intended to remarry and had long since taken a liking to Zhen Suxin's mother. After some discussion, the two sides reached an agreement on all matters, and today the Wang family formally came to propose marriage.
The head of the Liu family sat regally in the main seat of the hall, his face glowing. He watched everyone bustling about, occasionally offering a few words of satisfaction. The thought that the head of a prestigious first-rate family was about to become his son-in-law filled him with immense pride. Moreover, if the increasingly declining Liu family could leverage the power of the Wang family, they might be able to revive their former glory and reach even greater heights.
However, amidst this joyous atmosphere, it's likely that only Zhen Suxin and her daughter in the entire Liu family were unhappy.
In a quiet courtyard, a beautiful woman with delicate features and an extremely young appearance sat before a dressing mirror, her brows furrowed with an unyielding sorrow. Her beauty was exquisite, rivaling many young and pretty women, and she exuded a unique and captivating charm that seemed completely out of place in the festive atmosphere of the Liu family.
"Liu Yue, cheer up, today is your big day." The head of the Liu family pushed open the door and said with a gloomy face, "If anything goes wrong, you should know the consequences."
Liu Yue looked dejected, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes, and softly replied, "Father, I understand." She forced a smile, but it was an extremely bitter one.
Seeing this, the head of the Liu family turned and left with satisfaction.
Liu Yue sighed softly, gazing out the window, her thoughts drifting far away. More than twenty years had passed; when would she finally hear from the man she had waited for countless days and nights?
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Just then, Xiao Chen and Zhen Suxin arrived at the Liu family's residence. The Liu family's residence was bustling with activity, with magnificent carriages and horses parked outside the gate and a neatly arranged ceremonial guard, showcasing the Liu family's extraordinary status.
Looking at the scene outside the mansion, Zhen Suxin's pretty face tightened, and she said nervously, "The Wang family has arrived." After saying that, she led Xiao Chen into the Liu family's house and headed straight for the main hall.
Before long, a group of people appeared ahead. The Liu family members were welcoming the Wang family members into the main hall with beaming smiles.
Xiao Chen's eyes were sharp as he quickly searched for his master's wife in the crowd. Soon, he spotted a graceful figure.
"Is this my master's wife? No wonder the head of the Wang family is so obsessed with her and is willing to pay any price to marry her." Xiao Chen couldn't help but marvel inwardly. The master's wife in front of him looked to be no more than thirty years old. Her hands were fair and delicate like tender shoots, and her skin was smooth like solidified cream, as clear and translucent as snow. She exuded the unique and exquisite charm of a mature woman, and anyone who saw her would be captivated.
Looking at the head of the Wang family again, Xiao Chen's expression instantly turned extremely ugly. The head of the Wang family had white hair and beard, and a thin figure; he was clearly an old man who was already in his seventies. Such an old man, who was almost on his deathbed, actually thought about remarrying and marrying such a beautiful woman as his master's wife. Xiao Chen felt that this was simply outrageous.
"The Liu family is simply insane! How could they agree to such a marriage?" Xiao Chen said angrily in a low voice, his face grim.
At this moment, the head of the Liu family was grinning from ear to ear, calling the head of the Wang family, who was probably older than him, "son-in-law" affectionately. His fawning manner made people feel disgusted.
"Mother!" Zhen Suxin cried out in anguish, her eyes already brimming with tears.
Hearing the voice, Liu Yue looked up and saw Zhen Suxin. A hint of panic flashed in her eyes, but she forced a smile and said, "Suxin, you're here..."
"Zhen Suxin, why aren't you coming over here right now?" The Liu family head's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Today is your mother's big day, you should act happy." His words carried a hint of threat.
Zhen Suxin walked heavily toward her mother, with Xiao Chen following closely behind her.
Standing behind the head of the Liu family, Liu Wentao's eyes instantly turned cold when he saw the two appear. He secretly wondered what wicked scheme they were plotting this time.
“Mother, how could you…” Zhen Suxin grabbed Liu Yue’s hand, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Suxin, I'd do anything for you." Liu Yue looked at her daughter with loving eyes, her gaze filled with tenderness and helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Suxin felt even more sorrowful and threw herself into her mother's arms, weeping bitterly.
Upon seeing this, the Liu family patriarch and others turned extremely pale.
"Oh my, Suxin is here! Here, this is a big red envelope for you!" The elderly head of the Wang family was all smiles as he handed a red envelope to Zhen Suxin. But his eyes roamed over the graceful figures of Zhen Suxin and her daughter with ill intent, as if he was already fantasizing about all sorts of scenarios after the marriage.
"I don't want your red envelope!" Zhen Suxin said with disgust, raising her hand and swatting the red envelope away.
The Wang family patriarch's face instantly darkened.
"Insolence!" Upon seeing this, the Liu family members immediately shouted, "Zhen Suxin, don't forget who you are! Hurry up and apologize to the Wang family head!" The Liu family head glared angrily at Zhen Suxin.
Zhen Suxin felt wronged, but she stubbornly stood still without making any move.
Upon seeing this, the head of the Liu family secretly gave a signal, and immediately a servant rushed forward, trying to force Zhen Suxin to apologize.
"boom!"
Before the man could even touch Zhen Suxin, he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily outside the door with a painful howl.
It was Xiao Chen who made the move.
"Who are you? How dare you be so bold!" The Liu family members were furious upon seeing this.
"Where did this brat come from, daring to cause trouble here!" The head of the Wang family's face turned cold, and he exuded an aura of authority as he sternly rebuked him.
With his angry shout, "thump thump thump..." a group of thugs wielding sticks rushed into the main hall and surrounded Xiao Chen, Zhen Suxin, and Liu Yue, waiting for the Wang family head's order to make their move.
"Truly overestimating himself..." Liu Wentao muttered under his breath, a cold smile playing on his lips. He had long anticipated that Zhen Suxin wouldn't give in easily and would bring this security guard to cause trouble. In his eyes, this was tantamount to courting death. How could a mere security guard, even with some martial arts skills, possibly stand against the Wang family? He watched this scene with great interest, eagerly anticipating the security guard's miserable end.
“Suxin, who is this…” Liu Yue looked at Xiao Chen, her eyes full of surprise and doubt.
Xiao Chen looked at Liu Yue respectfully, bowed solemnly, and said, "Master's wife, Xiao Chen greets you."
"What?" Liu Yue was momentarily at a loss, her face full of astonishment.
“My master’s name is Zhen Shenxu,” Xiao Chen said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue was struck dumb, her entire body instantly frozen. The Liu family members' expressions also changed drastically upon hearing the name.
Who would have thought that this unassuming security guard was actually that man's apprentice!
Liu Yue quickly regained her senses, her breathing becoming rapid, and asked anxiously, "Where is your master...? Is he still alive? Tell me quickly!"
"Don't worry, Master's wife. He's doing well, and he's been thinking of you for the past twenty years." Xiao Chen couldn't bear to see his master's wife's fragile expression, so he told a lie.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably, repeatedly muttering, "He's still alive...he's still alive..." as if these words had given her endless hope.
"Xiao Chen, please help me." Zhen Suxin said to Xiao Chen in an almost pleading tone for the first time.
Xiao Chen nodded solemnly.
He slowly turned around, his expression as cold as ice, his gaze like a sharp blade falling on the head of the Wang family, and asked in a chilling tone: "Is it you who dared to try to marry my master's wife?"
The Wang family patriarch's face darkened, and with a wave of his hand, the surrounding thugs immediately tightened their encirclement, saying viciously, "No matter who you are, if you dare to cause trouble here, you won't leave here alive today!"
Xiao Chen's gaze instantly turned sharp as an eagle's, and he exuded a strong killing intent.
"Whoosh!"
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Chen appeared before the Wang family patriarch like a ghost, his face full of murderous intent, and roared, "You think you're worthy of marrying my master's wife?"