Chapter 127: About Who Lu Liangting’s Mom is
It’s clear to see that the woman has aged like fine wine; she’s forty-five but has managed to keep the signs of time at bay, presenting herself as if she were only thirty.
“Graceful” isn’t quite fitting for her, but she’s definitely got that “look-at-me” vibe going on.
Xia Qingrong took off her designer sunglasses and adopted a chilly expression. “Miss, can we talk? It’s about my son.”
Today, she hadn’t planned on stalking Lu Liangting. She just happened to spot him sprinting down the street, and her curiosity got the better of her, prompting her driver to follow him. She settled in the backseat, watching from a distance.
When she saw Lu Liangting being chased by two women, her first thought was that they must know each other; otherwise, given Lu Liangting’s character, he wouldn’t run away at first sight. But then she started to doubt her judgment.
Because the two girls chasing him had begun throwing knives at each other!
She almost questioned her own eyesight. Could someone really curse at themselves in the street while tossing knives at each other?
However, recalling the bizarre women Lu Liangting had been hanging around, everything else started to make sense. It seemed Lu Liangting preferred the weirdos to normal women.
After mulling it over, Xia Qingrong felt it necessary to step in.
These women needed to quit bothering Lu Liangting!
To be honest, if her old man hadn’t insisted she keep an eye on things, she wouldn’t have bothered with Lu Liangting at all. It was gross and troublesome; she’d rather stay home playing mahjong with a group of rich ladies.
But now that she saw her old man was catching on, if he realized that Lu Liangting was being harassed by these strange and violent women, and that he was too scared to come home, the consequences would be dire.
Handling things like this was just unacceptable.
Not being able to manage simple matters while playing mahjong, what good was she?
So even though she found Lu Liangting repugnant, she had to step in!
On the road, Sun Hanyue was fuming. She had been trailing Lu Liangting for a long time, and just when she finally had a chance to approach him, some unknown cursed thing had to interrupt.
Not only did it ruin her chances, but it also stabbed her in the “naughty bits” right in front of Lu Liangting.
This was an essential “tool” for seducing men; how could she be so humiliated?
Fortunately, in a moment of desperation, she let Lu Liangting know that even if she got stabbed, she still had another “tool” left. Otherwise, it would have been total failure.
“Get lost!”
As she faced off with this blocking old woman, Sun Hanyue’s anger skyrocketed.
“You have three seconds to get out of my sight.” Yanking the kn*fe from her chest, Sun Hanyue’s eyes blazed with fury. “Or you can stay here forever, your guts splattered on the lamppost.”
After all, she was the lady of a prominent family. Xia Qingrong wasn’t easily intimidated.
“Do you have any manners? Is that how you speak?”
“Should I teach you some?” Sun Hanyue couldn’t hold back anymore and lunged forward, landing a solid punch right on Xia Qingrong’s eye. With that force, Xia Qingrong tilted sideways, bracing herself on the luxury car’s armrest, gasping as she covered her eye.
“Don’t mess with me; I swear I’ll k*ll you.”
Sun Hanyue had been chased by the police after sending some guy’s heart back to his family to try and win Lu Liangting’s favor, so she really didn’t want to stir any more trouble. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have just been a simple punch; it would have been the kn*fe in her hand.
Noticing the wound on her chest bleeding profusely, seemingly poisoned to stop healing, Sun Hanyue expressionlessly shoved the kn*fe back in.
“Such bad luck.”
“d*mn it, if that idiot caused me to bleed out… I swear I’ll rip your head off.”
She was exasperated; of all places in her body, why stab her chest? What a pinpoint location!
That idiot must have done it on purpose!
After Sun Hanyue stormed off, Xia Qingrong sat up, clutching her eye, and quickly pulled a mirror from her bag. When she saw the violent bruising around her eye, her expression darkened.
“小王 (Xiao Wang), what are you standing there for? Go after her! Call the police!”
She screamed, pointing at Sun Hanyue as their car passed her.
“You little wretch! You think you can hit me and get away with it? Just wait! Today’s incident isn’t over, you’re headed to the police station, or else I’ll make sure you spend the next ten years in jail, and I don’t even want to hear my last name again!”
“Xiao Wang, have you called the police yet? Hurry up!”
“What are you good for? Didn’t you see I just got punched?”
“Would you hurry? I want to see the police here in under five minutes.”
After ranting, she couldn’t help but mutter, “I knew there couldn’t be anything good coming out of being connected to Lu Liangting.”
“Hmm?” Sun Hanyue paused and turned to the woman she just punched in the luxury car, her expression shifting from confusion to shock to annoyance in less than a second.
Didn’t the old woman just mention something about discussing her son?
Her son… could it be Lu Liangting?!
Oh my gosh, did I just have the worst luck ever? Was today not a good day to go out?
First, I failed to seduce the male lead, then I got stabbed in the “naughty bits,” and finally, I punched the male protagonist’s mother?
“You’re Lu Liangting’s mom?”
“That’s me! Listen up, if you want to chase my son, you can forget it. You better prepare to live your life behind bars!” Xia Qingrong shouted, more convinced than ever that she needed to cut off Lu Liangting’s romantic pursuits.
While other rich young masters chased after dubious women in clubs, Lu Liangting was ten times worse.
What was wrong with him in the head? Why did he choose women like this?
“Hey, wait a minute.” Sun Hanyue’s face morphed into a dazzlingly cute smile as she took two steps toward the car to try and open the door. When she found the lock stubborn, she yanked the kn*fe from her chest again and stabbed it into a vulnerable spot on the lock with all her might.
The kn*fe sank into the car door, and as she flicked her wrist, she unknowingly triggered some switch, popping the locked door open with a click.
Smiling brightly, she squeezed into the car, completely startling Xia Qingrong, who was now in the backseat.
Bang! The car door slammed shut as Sun Hanyue settled in.
“Auntie, it’s all a misunderstanding!”
Her radiant smile was indeed charming, and Xia Qingrong begrudgingly admitted that this girl was attractive. But the problem was, bl**d was pouring out of her chest and down her arm.
“Lu Liangting and I are perfect for each other, a match made in heaven!”
“You’d have no problem selecting me as a daughter-in-law.”
“At least, once you choose me, both your son’s safety and your lives will be protected.”
“Auntie, I’m telling you, there are female madmen crawling all over Lu Liangting right now; I’m sure you’re aware.”
Of course she knew, because you’re one of them! Xia Qingrong screamed inwardly, not daring to get out of the car after seeing the kn*fe in Sun Hanyue’s hand. Instead, she subtly signaled to the driver, Xiao Wang, to rescue her, while mentally cursing Sun Hanyue and Lu Liangting to the high heavens.
“Really, your son is in serious danger, like, super-dangerous. That group of female madmen is so thirsty they probably want to chop him into pieces, each taking their own portion.”
“And this is only the beginning; who knows what might happen next?”
“Think about it, what crazy moves will these desperate madwomen pull when they can’t have him?”
“Kidnapping!”
“Exactly, kidnapping you!”
“They’re too in love with your son to do him harm, but you need to watch out; if they get desperate enough, you could get kidnapped. Today, one arm gets chopped off, tomorrow a leg, then sent to Lu Liangting as a little present to force him to comply.”
“Those are all very real possibilities.”
“Pick me, and everything will be resolved!”
Sun Hanyue habitually patted her well-structured and padded chest, bl**d oozing out profusely.
“Trust me, Auntie, among this group of female madmen, I’m at the top of my game.”
“Let’s put it this way, Auntie: these madwomen have a ranking system, and the crazier and more powerful they are, the higher they rank.”
“Guess where I stand?”
“I’m at number six! Isn’t that impressive?”
“Cough, cough, cough.” Sun Hanyue suddenly realized she might have let something slip. “Auntie, don’t misunderstand. While I may have interacted with them, I’m definitely not one of them. I’m sweet and gentle.”
“Aren’t you scared of all these desperate madwomen, Auntie?”
“Choose me! I guarantee you peace of mind.”
“Espionage, assassination, kidnapping, or even facing off in battle—I’m good at it all!”
Sun Hanyue was desperately promoting herself, completely forgetting the bl**d still streaming from her chest, while Xia Qingrong’s eyelids twitched.
At this point, she also realized the truth: this female madwoman was obsessed with her son; she probably wouldn’t k*ll her.
“So you’re only number six. What about the others above you?”
“Oh, above me? Hah, I’m not sure I’m weaker than they are. Of course, there’s that one at the top, but don’t worry, Auntie, the first one won’t bother you.”
“There’s a first!? Who is this first, someone who has killed?”
“The first? Well, she’s kind of killed someone, I guess? Anyway, she’s really powerful. I can’t match her, but like I said, with me around, the first won’t be a problem for you!”
“Who’s first?” Xia Qingrong became a little anxious. “It’s not someone named Sun Hanyue, is it?”
“Ah, Sun Hanyue?” Sun Hanyue blinked and smiled even brighter.
“I’m Sun Hanyue!”
“You… you’re Sun Hanyue?!” Xia Qingrong felt her head spinning.
Am I dreaming?
Is she in a car with a murderer?
If this girl is Sun Hanyue, then her implication was that there’s someone even stronger above her.
“Who’s the first?”
“The first? Her name is Zhao Mingyue; I advise you to stay away.”
“Zhao Mingyue!”
Xia Qingrong felt like lightning struck her.
That name was all too familiar.
If any other woman was chasing Lu Liangting, then Zhao Mingyue was a complete opposite; according to her intel, it was Lu Liangting who was actively pursuing Zhao Mingyue!
Lu Liangting, what in the world are you thinking?!
Are you really that desperate for women to pursue a crazy person like this?
Or do you simply have a thing for madwomen?
Zhao Mingyue is a real piece of work, even Sun Hanyue, a murderer, is afraid of her and wants to steer clear—yet you choose to pursue her? What a d*ath wish!
She never expected to learn so much she didn’t know, leaving her to think that the waters were indeed deeper than she realized.
“Honestly, Auntie, it’s impossible for you to plan a marriage for Lu Liangting. If you have a grudge against any woman, you might as well try, but I think you’re smart enough to get my meaning.” Sun Hanyue narrowed her eyes, “No matter who you find, in the end, they’ll all end up dead—unless you find a madwoman strong enough.”
“I know this might be a bit much for you to accept, but that’s the reality.”
Sun Hanyue was clever; after landing that punch, she realized she couldn’t communicate in a normal way anymore.
Rather than becoming an outlier in Lu Liangting’s mother’s eyes, it was better to bring everyone into the same category—elevate them to the same understanding.
At the same time, she needed to instill a sense of urgency in Lu Liangting’s mother, making her aware of just how complicated the current situation was.
And while she was at it, she would give her a warning: Don’t try to stop Lu Liangting or set him up with a fiancée.
If so many crazies have their sights on him, whoever you try to match Lu Liangting with will end up dead.
As for Zhao Mingyue, that was also intentional.
Lu Liangting getting too close to Zhao Mingyue was not a good sign; remember, this is a typical romance where the male lead is Lu Liangting, and the female lead is Zhao Mingyue—it’s practically destiny if they get together.
“Do you understand now, Auntie? Choosing me is definitely the right call at this point. At least, I won’t cling to you anymore and can help you deal with the other crazies, right?”
Having said so much, Sun Hanyue thought Xia Qingrong was smart enough to get it.
But she clearly underestimated the IQ of the mahjong-playing rich lady.
After hearing how dangerous Zhao Mingyue was, Xia Qingrong’s decision was…
To hire someone to get rid of her!
Zhao Mingyue had a clean background, and solving things through legal means was impossible. But on the dark side, there might just be a possibility.
No matter how strong she was, she was still just one person.
Gathering a group of strong men armed to the teeth would certainly do the trick.
With her plans set, Xia Qingrong began to scheme.
“Sun Hanyue, right? I should tell you that you’re wanted by the police. However, I’m very interested in what you just said. If you help me with something, I’ll consider your request.”
“Oh? Do a job?”
Sun Hanyue’s grin widened.
Bait on the hook.
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“Ah, there’s still plenty of time left this afternoon for a break. I think a walk might be in order!”
Zhao Mingyue stepped out of the convenience store and locked up.
She hadn’t anticipated her boss would get arrested for drunk driving, but the task offered certainly was enticing.
She placed the keys back under the carpet, her usual hiding spot.
Stretching lazily, she decided to take Bai Yu home to freshen up before heading to the park for a stroll.
“The weather is lovely today.”
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The afternoon carried on as usual.
Please drop the tickets, and let the old man know where I’m at!
