Beg Me to Remarry
Chapter 240: The Chaotic Engagement Ceremony

Chapter 240: Chapter 240: The Chaotic Engagement Ceremony

It was unclear what was happening on stage, but a hubbub of noise arose, and the atmosphere of the venue reached its peak.

In Su Cheng’s heart, however, it was as if he was treading on clouds, uncertain and unsettled. He knew he should speak up, and he hurriedly said, "You’re right."

But in truth, he had no idea what Nan Qing had said. It went in one ear and out the other, not a single word sinking into his heart.

Fortunately, Nan Qing didn’t notice and continued on with her gossip nonstop: "Do you think it’s possible that Xia Ning is pregnant? That’s why both families are in such a hurry. I heard the wedding is set for just one month from now."

Su Cheng’s face flushed a bright red. He never imagined Nan Qing would talk to him about such things. It was as if she really didn’t see him as an outsider. Moreover, she probably saw him as her confidante again.

Thinking of the term "confidante," and Nan Qing’s indifferent expression when she mentioned Fu Han just now, Su Cheng felt speechless and stifled, as if something was blocking his throat.

He hummed softly in acknowledgment that he had heard what Nan Qing said but did not make any further comment.

"Talking to you is no fun, like a gourd with its mouth sawn off," Nan Qing said, decidedly unsatisfied with Su Cheng’s reaction. But, with no one else standing there to listen to her, she reluctantly shut her mouth.

At this moment, the host spoke up again: "Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Yang Kaitai has spent three days and nights preparing a video for Lady Xia Ning. All his love for Lady Xia Ning is contained in this video. I, on behalf of Mr. Yang Kaitai, invite everyone to watch this video together."

Only then did Nan Qing realize that the backdrop with the photos of Yang Kaitai and Xia Ning was actually a projector screen.

Although she wasn’t fond of the two on stage, she was happy to hear about their engagement. The pair matched each other perfectly in her view: two of a kind. If they were together, no one would bother He Xing and Fu Han anymore. Fu Han could perhaps have some peace in the future.

Nan Qing scanned the area with her eyes. She had heard He Xing would come, but she hadn’t seen him before. Now, with a closer look, she spotted He Xing sitting alone under a nearby tent. A cup of boiled water sat in front of him. He was looking down, seemingly lost in thought, and not looking towards the stage.

The giant screen was displaying various beautiful pictures of Xia Ning. The background audio featured Yang Kaitai speaking about how much he loved Xia Ning and what he had done for her.

Suddenly, the pictures on the screen froze. Inexplicably, Nan Qing felt as if something seized her heart, and she held her breath unconsciously.

After a few flickers, the screen went back to normal. Then, the sound of abuzz of astonishment filled the air. Nan Qing quickly focused her eyes and saw that instead of Xia Ning’s beautiful images, a succession of Yang Kaitai’s photos scrolled by.

In the photos, Yang Kaitai wore a black tank top, had a cigarette dangling from his mouth, and sat with his legs crossed on a chair. Several people stood with their backs to the camera, their faces unidentifiable.

An off-screen voice began: "This is a meeting where Yang Kaitai joins forces with other companies to discuss how to monopolize the He Group."

As photo after photo flashed by, the voice-over pointed out instances of Yang Kaitai’s bribery, illegal activities, and violent coercion.

In short, if one were to believe what the voice-over claimed, Yang Kaitai was portrayed as a person who had committed all manner of misdeeds.

Yang Kaitai’s face on stage changed multiple times. He did not stop the video from playing. Instead, he looked at Xia Ning with bloodshot eyes and asked, "You... do you hate me this much?"

Xia Ning’s expression was no more pleasant than his. Shaking her head while pleadingly saying, "I... I don’t know anything, what’s happening here?"

"It’s really not you?" Yang Kaitai asked, both shocked and elated, as if the incriminating evidence against him playing on the screen had no impact compared to the relief he felt upon learning that Xia Ning was uninvolved.

Nan Qing sighed softly. Although Yang Kaitai may have had many faults, his genuine love for Xia Ning was undeniable. Perhaps they could have led a happy life together if Xia Ning had been willing to cherish the man before her.

But...

How many in this world truly cherish the one in front of them?

Just like Luo Qinghe to her; she to Su Cheng; Su Cheng to Fu Han; Xia Ning to He Xing.

Suddenly, the sound of police sirens rang out, getting closer and closer. All the guests at the engagement party were flustered, their eyes shifting to Yang Kaitai with complex expressions, silently speculating whether the sirens had anything to do with him.

Yang Kaitai, on stage, suddenly approached Xia Ning. Grasping her hand, he took a ring from the master of ceremonies beside him and slowly slipped it onto Xia Ning’s finger. "The diamond on this ring is one I bought years ago, and the ring was custom-made a long time ago too. I hope you like it."

The flawless, unassailable smile on Xia Ning’s face finally crumbled. Her eyes reddened and tears traced paths down her cheeks. Her fingers lightly touched the diamond ring, yet she remained silent.

A group of uniformed officers burst into the marriage ceremony grounds. There was no longer any doubt that the recent wail of sirens was indeed due to Yang Kaitai.

Yang Kaitai’s hands were cuffed as he was led away. Before leaving, he kissed Xia Ning, but only on the forehead.

Everyone watched Yang Kaitai being escorted away, with Xia Ning on stage having the best vantage point. Tears fell from her eyes like broken string of beads, and her mind replayed Yang Kaitai’s last words before he was taken away.

"Xiaoning, the only person who can bring me down is you. If you say this matter has nothing to do with you, then it doesn’t. I trust you. Even if I have to go inside again, it’s okay. I will come out one day. You are mine, and only mine!"

This upheaval was too sudden. The Chairman of the Yang Group, Yang Kaitai’s father, couldn’t handle the shock and fainted at the moment Yang Kaitai was taken away, causing yet another wave of panic as people shouted for an ambulance.

Xia Guoxiong, however, remained relatively calm, though if one looked closely, they could see a raging tempest swirling in his eyes.

He took the microphone and calmly addressed the gathered guests with an apology: "Ladies and gentlemen, I, on behalf of Xia Group, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here. I solemnly declare that all members of the Xia Family were completely unaware of the actions of Yang Kaitai shown in the video just now. The engagement ceremony of my daughter Xia Ning and Yang Kaitai today also remains uncompleted, and they are both still unmarried. The Xia Family is distinct from the Yang Family, and I hope everyone does not confuse the two. I also hope that you will continue to support Xia Group as intimately in your business dealings with us as you have in the past."