Chapter 559: Chapter 559 Pleading Chapter 559: Chapter 559 Pleading The engagent party between Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen had concluded perfectly, and nearly the entire elite of the Imperial Capital already knew about the imminent union between the Zhong Family and the Lu Family.
As soon as this news spread, the stocks of the Zhong Family’s company skyrocketed as the market opened.
Originally, this was good news, but with what had happened to Zhong ngxuan, a shadow seed to hang over the Zhong Family, leaving no one truly able to feel happy.
However, as one of the parties involved, Zhong Niangyao seed completely unaffected and continued to live her life as before.
If there really was a difference, it was that she was beginning preparations to go out.
Everyone thought she was planning a honeymoon trip with Lu Yichen. Only Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong knew that their trip was to find Zhong Mingxin.
Li Yiqiu and Zhong Mingyu had also heard about Zhong Niangyao’s plans to leave and were sowhat anxious.
They didn’t know how long Zhong Niangyao would be out this ti. But with Zhong ngxuan’s case at a critical juncture, if Zhong Niangyao really did leave, by the ti she returned, decisions might already have been made. By then, Zhong ngxuan’s imprisonnt would be unavoidable.
Finally, they decided to go find Zhong Niangyao.
In the garden, Zhong Niangyao was half-reclining on a lounge chair with a book in her hand, leisurely reading.
Upon their arrival, Zhong Mingyu and Li Yiqiu found her in this relaxed state. Their moods complicated for a mont.
These days, they had been tirelessly advocating for Zhong ngxuan outside. anwhile, inside the police station, Zhong ngxuan looked particularly haggard. Their entire family was caught in a difficult situation.
By contrast, Zhong Niangyao, despite everything that had happened, was living her days carefree like nothing had affected her.
Logically, they knew they couldn’t bla Zhong Niangyao. Yet emotionally, they still resented her sowhat. After all, they were family, yet Zhong Niangyao seed intent on escalating the situation to this extent.
They had prepared what to say before they arrived, but now, seeing Zhong Niangyao so unaffected, they found themselves temporarily unable to speak.
Zhong Niangyao had certainly noticed the presence of Zhong Mingyu and Li Yiqiu but remained silent as they hadn’t spoken first.
After a while, Zhong Mingyu took a deep breath and finally said, “Nianyao, we—”
“Whatever it is, sit down before we talk,” said Zhong Niangyao, pointing at the stone bench opposite her. “I’m not used to looking up while talking to soone.”
Zhong Mingyu and Li Yiqiu didn’t refuse and quickly sat down.
After exchanging a look, it was Zhong Mingyu who started, “Nianyao, I imagine you know why we’re here today.”
“Mhm.” Zhong Niangyao nodded, not denying it, just adding, “I know what you want to say. My answer is ‘no’ right now.”
Without guessing, she knew Zhong Mingyu and Li Yiqiu were there to plead for Zhong ngxuan. That was sothing she absolutely could not agree to.
Zhong ngxuan had done many things to provoke her before, which she had never taken to heart. But now it was different. This ti, Zhong ngxuan had tried to take her life. There was no way she would just let that go.
“Nianyao, regardless of everything, you all are Zhongs,” hastily interjected Li Yiqiu. “Can’t you forgive ngxuan just this once? She was just confused and didn’t really an to take your life.”
Zhong Niangyao lifted her head, smiling sardonically at Li Yiqiu, then said, “Like what you did yourself? You were just luckier. You saved Uncle Third, and with respect to Grandfather and Grandmother, I couldn’t possibly continue doing anything.”
She hadn’t forgotten the incident where Li Yiqiu had attempted to extract ‘Heart Blood’.
Because of this, Li Yiqiu and Zhong Mingyu were on the brink of divorce. Only a car accident had kept their marriage intact.
She rembered this well. She truly couldn’t understand how Li Yiqiu had the audacity to co here and ask for forgiveness.
Zhong Niangyao’s word left Li Yiqiu feeling suddenly awkward. For a while, she found herself at a loss for words.
Thinking back, she didn’t know why she had been so reckless, to have committed that act and even hard Lu Yichen.
“Nianyao, ngxuan really didn’t an it,” pondered Zhong Mingyu before speaking up, “I know this ti ngxuan was at fault, and we won’t shirk the responsibility. If you are willing to forgive ngxuan, we will offer you proper compensation.”
Continuing, Zhong Mingyu clenched his teeth and said, “If you agree to forgive ngxuan this ti, I can transfer five percent of the company shares to you.”
Upon hearing this, Li Yiqiu abruptly turned her head, a look of disbelief in her eyes.
Before coming to Zhong Niangyao, they had agreed that they could offer up to three percent of the shares.
But now, Zhong Mingyu had suddenly changed his mind, leaving her struggling to respond. But, given the situation, she wouldn’t openly say anything to undermine him.
After all, ngxuan was their child, and it was understandable to make so sacrifices for one’s child.
Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow, still surprised by Zhong Mingyu’s generosity. She had thought, based on his character, even three percent was generous.
After all, the shares they actually controlled were not that significant. But—
Zhong Niangyao shook her head and continued, “Everyone must be responsible for their own actions, and Zhong ngxuan is no exception. Keep the shares for yourselves, but Zhong ngxuan must receive the punishnt she deserves. There’s no room for negotiation.”
“Nianyao, please forgive ngxuan just this ti!” pleaded Li Yiqiu desperately. “She’s still young, and if she really goes to prison and ends up with a criminal record, how will she manage her future?”
“If you think five percent of the shares isn’t enough, then what do you want? Just tell us, and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate. We only ask you to forgive ngxuan.”
“I don’t want anything,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “I’ve made myself very clear. There’s no leeway in ngxuan’s case. Instead of worrying about ngxuan, you should be more concerned about your younger son. He’s probably your hope for the future!”
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