Imposter Young Master
Chapter 215 - 218: Unexplained Palpitations_1

Chapter 215: Chapter 218: Unexplained Palpitations_1

Murong Liuli stepped into the living room, noted the several people huddled at the dining table, and finally let her gaze rest on Yang Gang and Su Ying. She shot them a cold smile before turning to leave.

"Wait a moment. Liuli, didn’t you see we have guests? You don’t even bother to greet them. I don’t remember raising such a rude daughter," Yan Hong blankly remarked.

Murong Liuli gave a mirthless smile, "Mom, it’s not that I refused to greet them. It’s mainly because your niece here keeps her guard up, afraid I’d steal her boyfriend."

Yan Hong slammed the table, reprimanding with fury, "Liuli! Watch your mouth! Apologize to Su Ying."

Su Ying looked at Yan Hong whose face simmered with anger, and then at Murong Liuli who smiled tauntingly. She quickly interjected, "Aunt, I’m alright."

Yan Hong turned to Su Ying; her tone softened, "Little Ying, don’t interrupt. I need to deal with her today. This girl has been crossing the line far too often lately. I heard she’s been trying to seduce other girls’ boyfriends at school. What is she trying to do? Become a / prostitute?!"

A murderous look briefly flashed through Yang Gang’s eyes.

For Yang Gang, who has never experienced a mother’s love, mothers were deemed sacred. But Yan Hong had mutilated and soiled this sanctity.

He lifted his head, sounding somewhat indifferent, "Ms. Yan, I heard you started New Industry Bank from scratch. I admit, you have been quite successful in your career. But as a mother, you have terribly failed."

Yang Gang’s words were faint but rang like a thunderclap.

Murong Liuli gazed at Yang Gang in surprise.

Su Ying was both shocked and nervous. She understood Yan Hong’s character; appease her with a few flattering words, and the loan matter would easily be resolved. But if they angered her...

Yan Hong’s face turned bitter, "Yang Gang, what do you mean? You don’t care about the loan anymore? I did my homework; the Yang family desperately needs money for capital turnover, don’t they?!"

Yang Gang gave a faint smile, "I indeed need money. But if Mrs. Yan believes a mere five hundred million yuan will shut me up, then you truly don’t understand me. My ambition is tremendously vast."

Yan Hong sneered, "You should know, once you infuriate me, even this five hundred million will vanish. With no relation to you whatsoever, is she worth it?"

Yang Gang stood up, walked over to Murong Liuli, looked at Yan Hong with a smirk, "Mrs. Yan, how much do you think Murong Liuli is worth?"

With a snort, Yan Hong replied, "Worth? Heh! She’s a liability."

"So, in your opinion, she’s worth nothing?" Yang Gang gave a faint smile, continuing, "However, in my eyes, Murong Liuli is a pearl, a priceless treasure. Since to you, Mrs. Yan, Murong Liuli is worthless, you wouldn’t mind if I take her away, right?"

Yan Hong was taken aback; a sarcastic smile appeared on her face, "Priceless treasure? Ha, Yang Gang, I clearly overestimated you. I thought you were quite smart; I didn’t expect you were merely a common man succumbing to carnal desires."

Yang Gang stared at Murong Liuli’s captivating figure, chuckled lightly, "You can say whatever you want. I just wanted to know, if I take Murong Liuli away, you won’t mind, right?"

With an impatient wave of her hand, Yan Hong replied, "I don’t care. The sight of her annoys me. Take her away, and I’ll be at peace."

She paused, glanced at Yang Gang, adding, "However, as for the loan, no need to discuss it any further. I won’t lend you the money. As a common man, you aren’t suitable for Little Ying."

Finished speaking, she turned around indifferently and left.

Yang Gang wasn’t perturbed; he looked into Murong Liuli’s eyes, speaking softly, "Do you want to leave with me?"

After a moment of silence, Murong Liuli finally smiled, "Do you truly believe I’m worth five hundred million? Even the hefty breach-of-contract fee for the current rising star Yue Jiayi is only a hundred million RMB."

"Five hundred million is a conservative estimate," Yang Gang responded with a faint smile.

After another moment of silence, Murong Liuli lifted her head, "Take me away."

Yang Gang moved to Su Ying’s side, "Su Ying, do you know why Liuli wants to take what you love?"

Moving her head in confusion, Su Ying shook her head.

Yang Gang pulled out a stack of photographs from his pocket, containing images of Yan Hong and Su Ying, as well as Yan Hong and Murong Liuli.

"Take a look at this; I think, you will probably understand," Yang Gang casually remarked.

She picked up the photos, and with a quick glance, everything became clear.

Her head lowered, her face flushed, "Liuli...I’m sorry. I...I didn’t mean to take Aunt from you."

Murong Liuli simply smiled, "Sister Ying, it’s not your fault. I did resent you in the past, but I understand now—that even if you weren’t there, Mom would still prefer another niece or another daughter from another family."

"But why...why would Aunt..." Su Ying said, puzzled.

Murong Liuli gave a bitter smile, "Well, who knows, perhaps only Mom does."

She paused, attempting to conceal her emotions. She continued, "But to me, it doesn’t matter anymore. Today marks the rebirth of Murong Liuli."

Murong Liuli turned to Yang Gang, "Young Master Yang, I’m grateful that fate brought us together. I will work hard to earn back this redemption price of five hundred million."

Yang Gang just smiled.

Murong Liuli took one last look at her home, then took a deep breath, "Well then, Master Yang, let me pack up, and we can leave tonight."

"Um, let’s leave tomorrow. I have some things to take care of in Huining," Yang Gang slightly hesitated before responding.

"Then, shall we stay at a hotel tonight?" Murong Liuli suggested with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Su Ying couldn’t hold back any longer.

"Wait...wait!" Su Ying swallowed hard, looking at Yang Gang, "Young Master Yang, I made a promise to Tong Xin that I would return you in one piece. You...you cannot sleep with Liuli at the hotel."

Murong Liuli looked at Yang Gang and Su Ying in surprise, "Aren’t you two a couple?"

Su Ying gave a wry smile, "I didn’t expect things to turn out like this. Anyway, there’s no point in hiding it now."

She paused before addressing Murong Liuli, "Liuli, Yang Gang and I are actually faux-lovers..."

Thereafter, Su Ying recounted the whole story to Murong Liuli.

"Hmm...I see," Upon hearing the story, Murong Liuli nodded, her gaze thoughtful but silent on her thoughts.

"Anyway, if you two insist on sharing a hotel room tonight, I’ll have to accompany you!" Su Ying announced.

Yang Gang laughed, "What’s the big deal anyway? Get two rooms—one for you and Liuli, and one for me."

"Oh, that works," Su Ying and Murong Liuli both nodded in agreement.

.....

Afterwards, the three of them did indeed get two rooms at a hotel in Huining.

The night passed without incidence.

The next day, as soon the sky began to lighten, Yang Gang quietly left the hotel.

The weather wasn’t great that day; it was cloudy, with a light rainfall.

Although it wasn’t Qingming festival, it gave off the same solemn feelings associated with the festival’s autumn drizzle.

Clutching a bouquet of white lilies, Yang Gang appeared in front of a large public cemetery in Huining City.

Standing there, staring at the cemetery still shrouded in twilight, he suddenly felt an inexplicable apprehension.