Chapter 1483 - 1473: Anger

Chapter 1483: Chapter 1473: Anger

Even if it meant tearing everything apart. "Elder Xu, I don’t love Ying’er, this might not be right. I regard you as family, but marrying Ying’er doesn’t have much to do with that.

Jiang Cheng smiled and said. The unwavering tone in his voice made Elder Xu instinctively raise his head for a glance. When Elder Xu saw the determination in Jiang Cheng’s eyes, he was moved to tears and said, "She’s my only granddaughter!

Looking at Elder Xu in his tearful state, Jiang Cheng could only sigh helplessly. Feelings can only be nurtured slowly! "What event is happening tomorrow?" Jiang Cheng glanced at the blushing Elder Xu and handed him a tissue reluctantly. Elder Xu waved his hand to refuse, taking a handkerchief from his clothes to carefully wipe his face. Elder Xu didn’t answer Jiang Cheng but instead asked, "Do you want to be part of the Hua Family’s main circle?" Elder Xu’s soft voice stirred Jiang Cheng’s heart.

Jiang Cheng stared into Elder Xu’s eyes, trying to gauge his thoughts, but how could an old fox like Elder Xu let his feelings be discerned? Elder Xu looked at Jiang Cheng without any change in expression, then lowered his eyes. Jiang Cheng scratched his head, awkwardly laughing.

Jiang Cheng nodded and walked out of the courtyard gate with Elder Xu. "What should I prepare?" Jiang Cheng glanced at Elder Xu and asked. Elder Xu looked Jiang Cheng over, squinted, nodded, and said, "Good! Just wear something a bit formal tomorrow."

Jiang Cheng nodded, opened the car door, and got out. He thought of how there seemed to be no vegetables at home, so he turned back into the Chao Mansion, focused on the vegetables and neglecting to watch the road.

A waitress on the opposite side was walking unsteadily, carrying a large box of apples, her eyes full of worry. The box blocked the girl from view; Jiang Cheng didn’t see the road. The two collided just like that.

Apples scattered everywhere, the girl quickly apologized. Jiang Cheng awkwardly helped the girl pick up the apples, the girl looked up gratefully at Jiang Cheng for a couple of moments before turning to leave.

Jiang Cheng amusedly watched the girl leave, then turned to push his shopping cart to the checkout.

Only two dim lights illuminated the alley ahead. Jiang Cheng walked idly in the alley, footsteps behind him grew closer.

Jiang Cheng had noticed the footsteps since leaving the Chao Mansion, following him all the way till now. Pretending not to know, Jiang Cheng continued walking. He didn’t even know where this alley led; Jiang Cheng only knew it was a convenient place to deal with people.

Suddenly Jiang Cheng stopped and put the vegetables aside, turning around to see a few young men behind him. One red-haired young man had an arrogant expression and waved the baton in his hand, grinning, "You’re hitting on my girlfriend.

With a smirk, Jiang Cheng eyed the red-haired kid, mouth curled in a disdainful smile. His eyes were full of contempt, just a group of young punks, and walking so far was a waste.

Feeling regret, Jiang Cheng spoke, "Who’s your girlfriend?" As soon as he said that, the group burst into laughter. Jiang Cheng, looking at the colorful heads swinging around, felt a sudden fatigue.

"The girl you bumped into at the Chao Mansion earlier, now you better pay up. We won’t make it difficult for you, just let it go. Otherwise..." The red-haired kid’s mouth formed a wicked smile as he glanced at the people around him.

Jiang Cheng stared at the red hair, eyes impatient. He simply walked step by step towards the red-haired kid, eyes fixed on the glaring red hair. Reaching into his pocket, Jiang Cheng pulled out a lighter and set the red hair on fire.

The red-haired kid was stunned, as was everyone else beside him. "Are you crazy!" The youth seemed to wake in fury as a fist swung his way. Jiang Cheng turned to dodge it, grabbing the youth’s head and dunking it into a water barrel beside him.

The dazzling red hair became a lump of ink instantly. The air slowly filled with the scent of scorched protein. The young man glared angrily at Jiang Cheng, who just looked at him nonchalantly with a couple of glances.

Jiang Cheng muttered to himself, "Hmm, looks better!" The young man saw Jiang Cheng’s seriousness, his face turned ashen. He kicked out but was pushed over by Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng coldly smirked at the young man, waving his hand to press him into the ground. The youth began to tremble under Jiang Cheng’s chilling gaze, knowing he had messed with someone he shouldn’t have.

"Boss! I was wrong!" The teenager pleaded tearfully with Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng looked at the youth’s frail body, loosened his grip, and tossed a stick back into his hands. The youth gave a sheepish smile, trying to leave but was stopped by Jiang Cheng and given a beating.

The others saw this unfold and fled in a panic. The youth in Jiang Cheng’s grasp felt a sadness spread from his eyes. Jiang Cheng glanced at the youth, gave a cold laugh, and turned to take his vegetables home, leaving the stunned youth behind.

What kind of gathering is this?" Jiang Cheng woke early to prepare and boarded with Elder Xu, arriving at this nondescript city government building. Curious, Jiang Cheng asked Elder Xu while looking at the off-road vehicle at the airport.

"You’ll know when you get there." Elder Xu chuckled mysteriously at Jiang Cheng, pulling him into the off-road vehicle. Jiang Cheng watched the scenery rushing past, feeling somewhat frustrated. These high-society connections troubled him, even if he had to deal with them.

"Come! Let me introduce someone to you, this is Jiang Cheng. My competent associate." Elder Xu introduced Jiang Cheng to a group of people just after disembarking. Embarrassed, Jiang Cheng looked at the applauding crowd, awkwardly chuckled, mumbled a few words, and left.

"I heard you and Xu Ying are in a relationship?" Upon entering the hall, a man approached Jiang Cheng and provocatively asked. This man stood with his arms crossed, fixing Jiang Cheng’s face, and asked slowly.

Feeling very puzzled, Jiang Cheng didn’t know who this man was, but since he asked, Jiang Cheng replied, "What does this have to do with you?"

At this point, Jiang Cheng was already feeling awkward due to Xu Ying and Elder Xu, he didn’t want to discuss this matter. However, he didn’t expect the man to bring it up so directly, and upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s response, the man’s face suddenly paled significantly.

Nonetheless, Jiang Cheng simply couldn’t bother with this matter now. His mind was occupied with what Elder Xu meant, it seemed everyone assumed he and Xu Ying were in a relationship.

Why must he be announced as Xu Ying’s boyfriend? Sure, Xu Ying was indeed a nice girl, but for some reason, Jiang Cheng just couldn’t feel anything for her. Jiang Cheng’s mind was in turmoil, especially since this man asked such questions, making Jiang Cheng quite impatient.

"I have nothing to do with her, so please stop asking me. I don’t even know what relationship I have with her now." Hearing Jiang Cheng’s words, the man became extremely angry.

After all, this man liked Xu Ying, and now with Elder Xu announcing them as a couple, he naturally didn’t agree. He grabbed Jiang Cheng’s collar, angering him greatly, unsure of what the man intended to do. So Jiang Cheng pushed the man away and slowly spoke.