CHAPTER 278: CHAPTER 278: FAULTS CAME FIRST

Xie Quan has recently been looking for new matrimonial connections for Xie Zhang, who has remained uninterested in women for years, becoming increasingly indifferent. Xie Quan doesn’t care why Xie Zhang has become this way, but he must consider the future of the Xie Family.

"These families’ daughters have met with Xie Zhang during childhood; we know all about them. Ask their fathers when they have time, we can all go out for a meal?" Xie Quan handed the photo album to the butler, urging, "Schedule separate times for each; none should be neglected."

The butler quickly nodded, saying, "Master, rest assured, I will handle it well."

Xie Quan’s smile deepened as he said with feeling, "In these past years, Zhang’er has become more measured in his conduct, managing the group’s affairs very effectively, finally living up to my years of nurturing."

The butler echoed with a smile, "Master, the young master will understand the care you have for him."

This touched Xie Quan’s heart. He nodded in satisfaction, sighing, "Yes, he will understand."

As they were speaking, Xie Zhang walked in from outside.

His presence was stormy, his face still wearing urgency, appearing somewhat suppressed.

The butler and Xie Quan turned to look at him in unison. The butler, without overthinking, still smiling, said, "Young Master, you’re back. I was just talking about you with the elder master! The elder master has picked several young ladies for you, do you want to see which one you find more appealing?"

Xie Zhang did not answer; he barely managed to control his displeasure, and said coldly, "You go down; I have something to say to my father."

"Young Master..."

"I told you to go down!" Xie Zhang interrupted the butler impatiently.

Xie Quan finally realized something was wrong, his smile fading, he looked displeased at Xie Zhang.

Only after the butler left did Xie Quan say coldly, "What madness is this in broad daylight!"

"I didn’t want to lose it either, Dad, but if you hadn’t pushed me, I wouldn’t have come to this," Xie Zhang replied with a chilling tone.

Xie Quan’s eyes widened in shock, "Are you out of your mind?"

"Nancheng Orphanage," Xie Zhang answered a question that was not asked, his face devoid of expression, "That name should not be unfamiliar to you, right?"

Like father, like son, even though Xie Quan did not answer, Xie Zhang still saw signs from his suddenly clenched hand on the armchair.

He slightly curled his lips, a smile that did not reach his eyes, the chill even deeper, "You do know."

"What’s the point of bringing up old scores now! What I did back then was just to make things convenient for Li Family, I didn’t benefit from it!" Xie Quan snapped coldly, "My relationship with Li Tingmo, since he had asked, was nothing more than matchmaking. How could I refuse to help?"

"Fine, even if it’s as you say, I’m not interested in your cooperation. I don’t want to pursue it. What I want to know is, did you already know that An Jiayi came from Nancheng Orphanage?" Xie Zhang enunciated each word, his voice filled with repressed anger, repeating, "Did you know it all along?"

"So what if I knew! An Jiayi’s background was never worthy of you, with her origins, how could she be with you!" Xie Quan scoffed coldly, as if it were only natural, "I made you two separate, it was for your own good!"

"For my good? I don’t need a woman to fulfill my life. When you say for my good, do you mean to drive her to her death?" Xie Zhang’s voice broke with pain, "You told me before Jiayi took her own life; I believed that. But now, tell me, did she really commit suicide?"

Xie Quan’s face underwent several changes, and eventually, under Xie Zhang’s aggressive questioning, he stood up, indignant, "Yes! I did warn her, if she didn’t leave you, I would reveal her past to you! I just wanted her to back off on her own! It was her who couldn’t think straight and ended up seeking death!"

Xie Zhang’s mind went blank for an instant, he staggered back a step. All the emotions he had been repressing seemed to rush towards the same narrow exit at once, the sudden intensity making them unavoidable.

Xie Zhang felt darkness in front of his eyes, and then a mouthful of blood gushed from his throat.

Xie Quan, who had been so assertive moments ago, was shocked to see Xie Zhang like this. He immediately stood up and rushed to support him.

"Call the doctor! Get a doctor here now!" Xie Quan shouted as he supported Xie Zhang, who had lost consciousness, his tone urgent.

At that very moment, in the hospital, Li Tingmo had just woken up from unconsciousness.

The pain in his abdomen was hard to ignore, and as Li Tingmo gasped in agony, in the next instant, his gaze shifted.

"You’re awake."

Li Tingmo followed the voice and saw Bai Xu sitting beside him. At first, he was stunned, then his face darkened.

"Vice President Bai, aren’t you siding with Bian Yue now? Why bother visiting me?" Li Tingmo scoffed, impatient, "I don’t want to see you, get lost!"

"I know you don’t want to see me, don’t worry, I’ll leave as soon as I’ve finished speaking." Bai Xu poured a cup of warm water for Li Tingmo, placed it on the table, and spoke slowly, "Your situation in Xiangjiang is not easy right now. I’ve considered it for you and prepared a plane ticket for you to go abroad. Once you’re a bit better, I will escort you out of the country."

"What, you’re afraid Bian Shu will kill me?" Li Tingmo scoffed, his complexion frail, yet still imposing, "It’s me who’s going to sue her for attempted murder! Bai Xu, do you really think I’m a tiger that’s fallen flat and being bullied by dogs? In my entire life, Li Tingmo has never feared anyone!"

As Bai Xu calmly listened to Li Tingmo, he smiled lightly, saying softly, "I understand your anger, but the truth is you were at fault first, you drove someone to their death. Now that Miss Bian Shu is seeking revenge, it is totally justified."

"Get out!" Li Tingmo’s face was ashen, as he pointed towards the door with the hand that was inserted with the IV needle, "Get out right now!"

Despite Li Tingmo’s uncontrollable rage, Bai Xu remained composed with a gentle smile, stood up, and before leaving slowly said, "You should know this is a good option for you. I understand your anger, and if you change your mind, you can contact me at any time."

After Bai Xu finished speaking, he walked out under Li Tingmo’s glowering gaze.

In the hallway, he sent a message to Shiheng, just a few digits, "As you expected."

After sending it, Bai Xu put his phone into his coat pocket and headed towards the elevator.

It was several days of consecutive rain in Xiangjiang. Bian Yue saw the news of Wang Dan’an dissolving the orphanage.

At that moment, Bian Yue was having a meal. Jinci had cooked a pork rib soup, but Bian Yue, not sure whether it was a problem with her taste buds, found it a bit fishy.

She took a few sips, couldn’t hold back the churning in her stomach, and put down her spoon.

Jinci came out of the kitchen, and seeing Bian Yue, who had barely touched her chopsticks and was sitting dazed, placed the pastries on the table and crouched in front of her, asking softly, "What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?"