jdhmnovel Chapter 224 I Do Know the Truth
Chapter 224 I Do Know the Truth
"Why are you so nervous? If this really wasn't true, you could have kicked us out from the start. Why wait until now?"
Her voice echoed in the quiet room, each word like a bombshell, fiercely impacting Old Master Fu's mental defenses.
Old Master Fu felt as if his wounds had been exposed in public; he was both ashamed and angry, his face turning bright red with rage.
His face flushed red, spreading from his cheeks to his ears, and the veins on his forehead bulged as if they were about to burst.
He roared, stopping the bodyguard who was about to attack. His voice was like a roaring lion, making people's eardrums ache.
Then, he stared fiercely at Lin Qingran, his eyes burning with rage as if he wanted to devour her.
"Even if I really do have an illegitimate child, what do you want from me? Are you trying to threaten me?"
Lin Qingran could no longer suppress the surging anger in her heart, which poured out like a flood breaking through a dam.
His eyes widened, burning with fury, as he roared.
"You're not only incapable of being a good husband, but you're also incapable of being a good father! You only got this position because of sheer luck; you don't deserve it at all!"
"Shut up!" Old Master Fu roared as if his sore spot had been touched.
His body trembled violently, his hands clenched into fists, as if he was trying his best to restrain the urge to fight.
However, Lin Qingran seemed not to hear his roar at all, and her emotions became even more agitated, with words bursting out of her mouth like a machine gun.
"You knew you were receiving threatening phone calls, but you ignored them and only thought about your own affairs. Now Fu Xingze and Fu Xiuheng are caught in the middle, yet you still insist on going your own way!"
As she spoke, she pointed at Old Master Fu with her finger, her body involuntarily leaning forward in anger.
"Have you ever thought about their feelings? Fu Xingze, he's so young, with unlimited potential and possibilities, yet because of your selfishness and stubbornness, he's fallen into such a dangerous situation. And Fu Xiuheng, he's equally innocent, yet he's suffered so much. All of this is because of you! For your own interests and reputation, you're willing to sacrifice your own child. Doesn't your conscience hurt?"
Old Master Fu's lips trembled as he tried to refute, but found himself speechless.
A flicker of panic crossed his eyes, but it was quickly masked by anger. His breathing became rapid and heavy, his chest heaving violently, like a volcano about to erupt.
The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly heavy, as if the air itself had frozen.
Bo Ye stood beside Lin Qingran, quietly watching everything. His eyes revealed a hint of worry, but even more so, support for Lin Qingran.
Lin Qingran parted her red lips slightly and uttered another sentence.
"Why aren't you answering me? Is it because you feel guilty?"
Old Master Fu gripped the armrests tightly with both hands, his eyes wide open, staring intently at Lin Qingran. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to retort, but it was as if a boulder was blocking his throat.
Lin Qingran's words were like sharp daggers, piercing straight into the deepest, most hidden corner of his heart, the place he least wanted to be touched. And every word was true, leaving him no way to refute them.
His face turned bright red, the veins on his neck were faintly visible, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. In this suffocating silence, he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
Finally, like a defeated rooster, Old Master Fu slumped heavily against the back of the sofa, panting heavily with his chest heaving violently.
But his eyes burned with fury as he asked fiercely, "What exactly do you want to achieve by saying all this?"
The voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with resentment and anger.
Lin Qingran stood tall and straight, her feet firmly planted on the ground, showing no sign of retreating.
"Can't you guess that the person making the threatening phone call might be your illegitimate son? But you refuse to admit your mistake, refuse to investigate, and refuse to meet with him. You'd rather sacrifice Fu Xingze's future than face your own errors!"
As she spoke, she took a step forward, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists, her emotions growing increasingly agitated.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Fu was first taken aback, then burst into a furious laugh, his laughter filled with sarcasm.
"You don't understand me at all!" He slammed his hand on the armrest and stood up abruptly, his tall body trembling slightly with anger.
“If I soften my stance, they will only take advantage of me! Besides, Fu Xiuheng is already crippled, and I can't let Fu Xingze follow in his footsteps! I'm not abandoning Xingze; I'm saving him!”
When Lin Qingran heard the words "Fu Xiuheng is crippled," her eyes widened in shock.
She frowned deeply, her eyes instantly turning cold as she stared intently at Old Master Fu, as if trying to discern a clue from his face.
"Why did you say Fu Xiuheng is ruined? Do you know something?" Her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, carrying a hint of accusation.
Old Master Fu was startled, realizing that he had spoken carelessly and misspoke.
A flicker of panic crossed his eyes, but he quickly masked it.
He curled his lip and said, feigning composure, "Hmph, what use is he now? He's idle all day, wallowing in past pain. He's utterly incapable of shouldering the responsibilities of the Fu Group!"
However, his voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating a lack of confidence.
Lin Qingran, however, persisted relentlessly, pressing him step by step.
"Don't try to brush this off!"
She took a step closer, a sharp glint in her eyes.
"You must know something inside. Were you involved in the Lin family's attack on Fu Xiuheng back then?"
Her gaze was fixed on Old Master Fu, not missing a single subtle change in his expression.
Old Master Fu's face grew even uglier, and his gaze began to wander, unable to look Lin Qingran directly in the eye.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something in rebuttal, but his throat felt like it was choked by something, and he couldn't utter a sound for a long time.
The room fell into a deathly silence, with only the heavy breathing of Old Master Fu and Lin Qingran's expectant gaze mingling in the air.
After a long while, it seemed that Old Master Fu had finally made up his mind. He took a deep breath and slowly said.
"Fine, fine, since you're so eager to know, I'll tell you... I do know about the Lin family's actions against Fu Xiuheng back then..." His voice was low and hoarse, his tone and emotions unclear.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingran was struck dumb, her body swayed slightly, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her face.
"How...how could you do this?"