In the past, the Xue parents were not able to conceive a child for many years. Left with no other choice, they brought in Xue Shen, a clever orphan boy. They pampered him for three years until Xue Shao, the real son of the Xue family, was born. Since then, everything went the latter's way.
Fortunately, Xue Shen was determined not to fall short. He jumped a grade and completed his high school studies to go study abroad. After returning to China, he came to work in the Xue family business, where he gradually made a name for himself. He was a much more qualified successor than Xue Shao, who still lived in his own world.
The rich man Linlang had met a few times at the cake shop was Xue Shen, Xue Shao's brother.
Linlang knew about him a long time ago.
Xue Shao's existence was like a little sun. He was young and handsome, but also ostentatious and willful. Meanwhile, Xue Shen was the complete opposite; calm and reserved while also behaved and rational. He was more like a graceful midnight gentleman.
The man lowered his head. His eyes had the depths of the sea. "I can tell that you don't like Xue Shao, yet you deliberately schemed to be his girlfriend. What is your purpose?"
Linlang smiled slightly. Is he so quick to attack?
The man's sudden momentum rendered the air around them stagnant. "Don't say it was revenge for that gamble!"
Linlang raised her head, "Master Xue, aren't you being too meddlesome? No matter what, I'm still considered to be your future sister-in-law. Your attitude really breaks my heart..."
"I don't care. You're going to someone else's bride."
The man's voice was suddenly lighthearted.
Taking advantage of the girl's bewilderment, Xue Shen pulled her into him and kissed her with unyielding force.
His hands were icy cold as if they were steeped in snow water. The cool touch on her waist was a sharp contrast to his warms lips that burned like the sun. His posture was barbaric, like a robber plundering invaluable jewelry.
In a flash, Xue Shen was beaten to the ground by a fist.
The glasses were crushed at his feet.
"Xue Shen, you son of a bitch!"
Xue Shao's eyes crackled. He pulled the man up by the collar and punched him fiercely, like a blood-thirsty devil impatient to destroy everything.
Xue Shen, who had blood on the corner of his mouth, quickly fought back after receiving two punches. An elbow slammed into Xue Shao's chest, which forced him back several steps.
The man jumped back on his feet. Xue Shen's ruffled hair was now covering his eyes. When had the man who was always meticulously dressed ever look so ragged? He didn't even care to wipe the blood on his face and smiled faintly as he said, "Brother, Linlang doesn't like you. You have never been able to keep her."
"Fuck you!" Xue Shao was furious enough to ascend the heavens.
"Who do you think you are!"
The pair fought once again, bringing disaster to the precious plants and flowers around them.
"Don't fight, don't fight!"
Zhang Mengmeng spoke in a sobbing tone, but the red-eyed brothers couldn't hear it.
When the Xue parents rushed over and caught sight of the fratricide about to take place, their insides ached from the sheer anger. They quickly ordered a few strong servants to separate the brothers.
"Look at what you both look like! You have lost face for my Xue family! I should have strangled you little bastards at the start!" The ever-gentle Father Xue was absolutely incensed.
When the two brothers were pried apart, both were panting heavily. Their faces were battered and the corners of their lips were stained with blood. They had both laid a heavy hand with the intention of beating the other severely.
The scolding of Father Xue and the weeping cries of a young girl was all that was left.
"Master, are you okay? You're bleeding a lot..." Zhang Mengmeng cried and rushed forward. She was beautiful and had a cute bun face that could melt people's hearts when she cried.
Everyone thought they had found the truth.
Linlang reigned back the foot she had just raised.
En, let's keep watching the show.
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Xue Shao shook her away with impatience and spitefully spat out the blood in his mouth. The young man who had just passed the coming-of-age ceremony was so frigid that it shocked Mother Xue. He was like a ferocious wolf protecting its food. "Xue Shen, if you dare touch her, I won't let you go!"
Xue Shen simply laughed. Those eyes of his were equally severe.
He cast a fleeting glance at the crying girl and clenched his fists slightly.
As the mistress of the house, Mother Xue quickly found the culprit from these words. She pierced the neat and tidy-looking Linlang with a grim look. She will never allow this girl to enter their Xue household! If she can hook the soul of the elder brother while having a relationship with the younger one and even turn the amicable brothers into enemies, isn't she a calamity?
Father Xue didn't think as far as Mother Xue. He only had a headache over the fight, but he endured it in order to clean up their mess. Although today was a family banquet, a few people did bring other relatives and friends. How could they cover things up with so many guests around?
In terms of major news outlets, the Xue family had a lot of weight. They could suppress those, but not the pervasive tabloids. In order to survive, they would look through everything. Naturally, they would be interested in these high society dramas.
As Father Xue had expected, the Wars of the Roses was proclaimed by the tabloids. Someone who had taken photos at the time posted them online where they went viral.
Two handsome brothers, one a domineering young master, the other a graceful gentleman, got into a fight over a girl. It wasn't known how many people envied that girl. Although her appearance didn't match the level of a calamitous beauty, she was still a lowly ranked maid.
Isn't that face in the papers Zhang Mengmeng?
The person who first posted the pictures was a friend of a member of the Xue family's side branch. She was a beauty blogger who just wanted to make a splash. Back then, she had only watched the scene from afar and didn't know the truth behind the incident. What's more, Zhang Mengmeng stood the closest at the time and was in the prime of her youth, which rationalized her being the fuse for the brothers to turn against each other.
The blogger even designed a pure and innocent eye makeup style based on Zhang Mengmeng's appearance and teased many girls who dreamed of fairy tales. She was just taking advantage of the east wind.
Zhang Mengmeng quickly became a celebrity in the school. Many sons of affluent families came to offer her jewelry and bags. From time to time, they also invited her out to high-end places to eat, drink, and have fun. Some hedonistic sons who weren't afraid of death wanted an encounter. Her ability to attract the harmonious Xue brothers must mean she had an extraordinary charm.
The other group of people curried favor with her wanted to use her to improve their family businesses.
These folks were obviously incompetent big shots. The young masters and ladies in the top circles knew Zhang Mengmeng was just a shield!
The heir apparent's sweetheart was an open secret they had known about for a while. She was a genuine beauty and a top student. Although her family background wasn't good, her personality was decent. The crown prince's temptation was understandable. How could a little maid compare to her?
Mother Xue didn't believe this.
She felt that Linlang was like a fox spirit who wasn't satisfied with her lot!
She finally got to see her son improve himself when this drama of brothers fighting one another started up. Mother Xue was so anxious that a few wrinkles formed on her well-maintained face. She wanted to catch Linlang and interrogate her, but she had her own stature and upbringing to think about. She could only hold back.
Mother Xue was agitated for a few days until she found an opportunity to set up a carefully planned meeting with Linlang.
She must not let this girl ruin her son!
"This is a check for one hundred thousand. Take it and leave my son." Mother Xue said proudly.
Linlang casually stirred the coffee in her cup.
Oh, has this polished lady been watching too much TV shows? She's like a nouveau riche throwing money at every problem.
"Your son's love is worth one hundred thousand?"
The girl rested her chin on and hand, looking affronted by the miserly amount.
Mother Xue's face stiffened. Why doesn't this damn girl play by the cards? Mother Xue had looked into Xu Linlang's life experience. She was just a poor girl. Fifty thousand was already a huge sum for her.
Does she still want to demand an exorbitant price?
The madam changed her mind. This was good. The more insatiable and vain this damned girl is, the more it proves that her motives for being with Xue Shao were impure. It was nothing more than eyeing the Xue family's fortune! She wasn't sincere at all!
Mother Xue, who had figured things out, reigned in her temper and said in a relaxed manner, "Very well, what do you want?"
Linlang stretched out five fingers.
The woman smiled coldly, "Five hundred thousand, is it? Okay, I'll hand over my silver card." She gracefully sipped from her cup of coffee.
This damn girl will be sorted out soon.
"Oh no, Madam, I think you misunderstood."
Linlang revealed a mouthful of white teeth, "It's 500 million."
"Pff-- " Xue Mu immediately spat out.
Linlang had the foresight to dodge before it happened.
"Okay, Xu Linlang, I underestimated you!" Mother Xue angrily wrote a few zeros on the cheque, "This is 100 million. You better roll out for me!"
The girl smacked her lips. With a look of regret, she said, "Madam, there's still four hundred million..."
"Xu. Lin. Lang! Don't push your luck!" Mother Xue was so furious that she could almost vomit blood. Does she think five hundred million is a small amount?
"Okay then. It's better than nothing."
Linlang shrugged. "I'll be leaving first, Madam."
Mother Xue sneered as she stood up. She turned around and nearly ran into someone's chest.
The hand that grabbed her shoulder squeezed so tightly, she felt as if her bones were getting crushed.
Is this a game in a game?
It's kind of fun.
"What a coincidence, Young Master Xue."
Linlang raised her head and smiled. "Since you're here, you might as well know that I've made a deal with your mother. She gave me money and asked me to leave you. It's a hundred million ah. Because the conditions were very attractive, I agreed.
"So, let's break up." She said it easily without any hesitation.
She downplayed everything so much as if to eliminate all their sentiment.
The boy's eyes gradually darkened. "You were with me because of money?"
"Otherwise?"
The girl's eyebrows curled like beautiful crescent moons. "You love fighting, you pick up girls, you go to bars, and you have previous convictions from drinking and smoking. Your schoolwork isn't good, you have a bad temper, and you're a chauvinist. A good-for-nothing wastrel. If it wasn't for money, who would like you?"
En, let's dig a pit for the heroine first, Linlang thought connivingly.
Xue Shao's complexion suddenly became very bad.
Linlang brushed his hand away and got up to leave.
A hateful gaze was directed at her back.
"Xu Linlang, do you think this young master won't make you wish you were dead?" He croaked out.
"Oh... up to you."
Linlang waved her hand indifferently without even turning around.
The infuriated Xue Shao violently kicked over the tables and chairs next to him.
Mother Xue was scared witless.