Beg Me to Remarry
Chapter 329: An Operation That Resets One’s Worldview

Chapter 329: Chapter 329: An Operation That Resets One’s Worldview

He Xing hastily stepped aside, trying to pull Xia Guoxiong up as he said, "Uncle Xia, what are you doing? If you have something to say, let’s talk it over. I’m your junior; how can you kneel before me?"

"I won’t get up unless you forgive Xia Cheng and Xia Ning. It’s all my fault. I was too busy to discipline them properly, and it made them grow up like wild children without parents."

The commotion caused by Xia Guoxiong’s kneeling was not small, and many spectators had already gathered around. Upon hearing his words, several onlookers whispered among themselves.

Although no one knew the specifics, some lamented that Xia Guoxiong only cared about making money and neglected his children, others said that Xia Cheng and Xia Ning were adults who did not need to be managed, and some wondered where their mother was.

Someone in the crowd called out, "Isn’t that the Chairman of the Xia Group? I heard that the wife of the Xia Group’s Chairman died while saving Chairman He!"

That comment set the crowd abuzz, and their looks toward He Xing became even more complex and indescribable.

Some people even said outright, "This Chairman He is really something. The woman died trying to save him, yet he still has people kneeling before him."

The remark resonated with many, as after all, a life-saving grace could never be repaid unless one gave their life in return.

More and more people crowded around, with quite a few standing directly behind the three members of the Xia Family, as if they were showing their support through action.

As for He Xing’s side, there were only a few people at most, and among them, Luo Qinghe was only concerned with Bai Wei and ignored everything happening here, at least that’s how he appeared.

Su Cheng was also only concerned about Fu Han. Of course, he was angry about the situation before him, but he was also angry with He Xing, hence he just watched coldly and had no intention of speaking; Su Cheng had personally witnessed the person, who had highlighted the Xia Family’s life-saving grace towards He Xing, uttering that statement before running off.

Only Nan Qing felt some sympathy towards He Xing, mostly because she was Fu Han’s best friend and had some understanding of the situation here. She disdained the Xia Family’s moral posturing, which made her somewhat sympathetic towards He Xing.

But like Su Cheng, Fu Han was her primary concern, and she was curious about what choice He Xing would make between the Xia Family and Fu Han.

So in the end, despite the pointing and murmuring, not a single person came forward to utter even half a word in defense of He Xing.

The color drained from He Xing’s face as he looked at the stubborn Xia Guoxiong kneeling in front of him and said with a helpless expression, "Uncle Xia, it is Fu Han and Bai Wei who were hurt by Xia Cheng and Xia Ning. Even if you want to help them, you should go to Fu Han and Bai Wei."

"Why should I go to them?" Xia Guoxiong, albeit kneeling and much shorter than He Xing, completely overshadowed him with his aura. He argued righteously, "Fu Han is your fiancée, and Bai Wei is your cousin. If you are willing to plead for mercy on behalf of Xia Cheng and Xia Ning, then they will certainly be fine."

After rolling her eyes countless times, Nan Qing finally couldn’t help herself. She thought the Xia Family of three could always lower her standards, and she said disdainfully to Xia Guoxiong, "Hey, I’ve seen shameless people, but never as shameless as you."

"Who are you?" Xia Guoxiong’s expression darkened when he faced Nan Qing, noticeably colder as he said with a threatening tone, "This is a matter between the Xia Family and the He Family; it’s none of your business. You’d better keep your mouth shut."

The crowd of self-righteous onlookers, as if on cue, began pointing at Nan Qing, "Yeah, why interject in someone else’s family matters? I think the Xia Family is really pitiable. They saved someone’s life, but when they ask for help, they refuse. They’re just unlucky to have encountered ungrateful people."

"Really?" Nan Qing scoffed in anger, having originally only wanted to speak a word but was now thoroughly enraged. Her expression turned cold as she rebuked the surrounding crowd, "I ask you, how much do you know about the affairs between the He Family and the Xia Family? How do you know He Xing hasn’t reciprocated the life-saving favor? And regarding today’s incident, Xia Cheng and Xia Ning deliberately hurt someone, and the injured person is still in the Emergency Room, with their life in the balance, yet they are here asking He Xing for forgiveness! What right does He Xing have to forgive on someone else’s behalf?"

She spoke with righteous indignation, her usually cute, round face serious, instilling a sense of fear in the onlookers.

The self-proclaimed righteous spectators around them were unable to refute her words.

Xia Guoxiong, who had previously refused to get up, also stood up. He detested this girl who stood up for He Xing, and he nearly poked Nan Qing’s forehead with his finger, "Who’s child are you, displaying such a lack of manners? What does the matter between me and He Xing have to do with you? Is it your place to make comments here?"

Nan Qing stood tall, her beautiful eyes scornfully looking at Xia Guoxiong, "Since you asked, listen well: my name is Nangong Qing, and I am the sole heir to the Nangong Group. May I ask if I’m qualified to speak now?"

The ensuing scene was quite humorous as Xia Guoxiong vividly demonstrated what it meant to change his tune, his expression shifting countless times in just a few seconds, from initial anger to surprise, and then to panic after confirming the truth of Nan Qing’s claim from He Xing’s expression.

In the end, he vividly showed everyone what it meant to have a thick skin as he desperately tried to squeeze out a smile, although his grin looked utterly unconvincing, "So it turns out you are Lady Nangong, I have long admired your name. I apologize for any offense; please don’t take it to heart."

Nangong Qing shrugged her shoulders, not giving him the slightest bit of face as she said, "Save your polite words for my father. I don’t like to hear them at all, and in fact, I find you utterly detestable."

The onlookers also had a clear view of Xia Guoxiong’s true colors and no longer supported him, with quite a few even whistling at him.

Xia Guoxiong’s face alternated between red and white, and his clothes didn’t seem as bright and shiny as before, even his meticulously styled hair had collapsed, making him look particularly disheveled.

Knowing that he would only make a fool of himself if he continued to argue with Nan Qing, he once again turned his gaze to He Xing, "He Xing, no matter what, you can’t just do nothing about them. Look at Xia Cheng and Xia Ning, they’ve been beaten into this state too. We can call it even, can’t we?"

He Xing’s patience had already run out from the moment Xia Guoxiong knelt to force his hand, and now all his concern lay with Fu Han’s wellbeing. He had no mood left to debate with Xia Guoxiong.

His face cold and expressionless, he said, "Uncle Xia, you’d better take Xia Cheng and Xia Ning back quickly. How this matter is handled is not for me to say or decide; it’s up to Fu Han and Bai Wei themselves to determine."