Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 549 - 547: Scheme within a Scheme 3_1

Chapter 549: Chapter 547: Scheme within a Scheme 3_1

Mrs. Jiang was exactly the type of person who couldn’t stand seeing others happy and wished ill on everyone—especially someone like Xia Ningxing, who had crossed her. So, needless to say, she was extremely pleased now.

The thought of Xia Ningxing, the star shining so brightly, becoming a widow and being pointed at and scorned, filled her with exhilarating delight.

"What!?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Ningxing’s vision darkened, and she almost fainted, unable to accept it.

Having heard that the person she loved most was to be executed by a firing squad, that was the right reaction, wasn’t it?

"Xia!" Mrs. Song exclaimed in shock, quickly holding her.

She looked down to meet Xia Ningxing’s desolate and tear-filled eyes, "Sister-in-law, is what she said true?"

"Is Lu really going to be executed? Is he really a spy?"

Her throat was sore and hoarse, each word seeming to drain her of all her strength.

Her gaze tentatively sought confirmation.

Mrs. Song couldn’t bring herself to meet her eyes and looked away, knowing, however, that the truth couldn’t be hidden. So she could only nod and tell her, "Yes, Mrs. Wu and your fiance’s fingerprint test results came out. Their fingerprints were found on the typewriter, confirming their identities as spies. The higher-ups have already issued the order. In a couple of days, they will be handed over to the court for a public trial, and if nothing unexpected happens, they will certainly be sentenced to death."

She said this while choking back sobs.

"How could this happen! How could this happen!"

Xia Ningxing muttered in disbelief, her pupils dilating in undeniable shock, and in that moment, she utterly collapsed.

Her eyes went dark, and she slumped onto Mrs. Song.

The man she loved most turned out to be a spy!

And he was about to face execution by firing squad!

Her heart ached intensely!

As if!

"Xia!" Mrs. Song cried out again, hastily taking her to the infirmary.

After an examination, the doctor said it was just excessive grief and nothing serious. She would be fine with a bit of rest.

At these words, Mrs. Song finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xia Ningxing was a key figure in controlling Lu Tingli. She couldn’t afford any mishap.

Yes.

Her task wasn’t actually to frame Lu Tingli as a spy but to take him to her organization, where he’d be forced to conduct some inhumane research.

But clearly, a man like Lu Tingli would never be controlled by others, so before taking Lu Tingli away, she planned to get rid of Xia Ningxing and have her in her grasp.

Everyone has vulnerabilities.

Once you seize their vulnerabilities, they have no choice but to comply.

And Lu Tingli’s vulnerability was Xia Ningxing.

Some might wonder, why, if she intended to take Xia Ningxing, did she go to the trouble of falsely accusing Lu Tingli and Nanny Wu of being spies.

The reality was she had no other choice. This was a research institute, and if Xia Ningxing wasn’t willing to leave with her, there was no way she could take such a conspicuous person.

During the day, with so many people in the family quarters and Mrs. Wu sticking closely to Xia Ningxing—see, she had no opportunity to take her away.

At night, there was Lu Tingli accompanying her, and with his vigilance, she had even less chance to act.

Therefore, she had to employ this desperate strategy to separate Lu Tingli and Nanny Wu from Xia Ningxing.

After all, their people were among both the research institute and the inspectors, so there was no worry about not being able to take the two away when the time came.

Now, all she needed was to take advantage of this situation to have Xia Ningxing willingly and obediently follow her, and the mission would in essence be accomplished.

Mrs. Song watched Xia Ningxing’s pale face, her lips curling into a dark sneer.

About half an hour later, Xia Ningxing finally opened her eyes. Her eyelashes trembling slowly, revealing eyes red with bloodshot.

She seemed still immersed in the pain of her husband facing execution by firing squad, her pupils fixed, staring blankly and despairingly at the dilapidated ceiling above.

A sight that would sadden the viewer, bringing tears to their eyes.

Displaying her acting skills to the fullest.

"Xia!" Seeing her awake, Mrs. Song grasped her hand excitedly, her face full of concern, showing no trace of the dark expression from before, "You’re finally awake."

Xia Ningxing didn’t respond to her, her pupils still not moving, as if she had been frozen in place.

"Xia..." Mrs. Song couldn’t help but call out again, her voice full of choking sobs, comforting her incessantly, "You can’t be like this, if not for yourself, think about the child in your belly."

"..." Xia Ningxing still didn’t speak, remaining silent, despairing, and out of touch.

Mrs. Song cried even harder.

At that moment, Xia Ningxing’s eyes moved slightly, and she finally spoke, "How could Lu be a spy? How could he do such a thing? I don’t believe it, I just can’t."

"There must be some conspiracy here, I have to find the director, find the inspectors," Xia Ningxing said as she was about to throw off the covers and walk outside.

Mrs. Song couldn’t help but embrace her, blurting out, "It’s no use, don’t go, your partner really is a spy. Do you know why he didn’t tell you? He was afraid you would worry and look down on him."

After saying that, Mrs. Song pretended to have slipped up, quickly covering her mouth with a remorseful expression.

As if she regretted telling her this.

"Impossible!" Xia Ningxing instinctively denied it, then looked at her with a puzzled frown, "And how do you know all this so clearly?"

Realizing she could no longer hide the truth, Mrs. Song could only sigh and bring out the story she had crafted, "Oh well, I had promised Lu Tingli to keep his secret, but with things as they are, I can only tell you now. Actually, I am the same as your partner; we are both from other organizations. Our being in the research institute has always had a different purpose."

In Mrs. Song’s eyes, Xia Ningxing was just a simple and pretty young girl, easy to deceive.

So, she didn’t worry that she wouldn’t take the bait.

In fact, it wasn’t Mrs. Song’s fault for thinking this way. Ever since Xia Ningxing arrived on the island, she had always kept a low profile, basically eating, sleeping, and never showing a hint of intelligence.

Moreover, she had the face of a harmless child, instinctively making people think she was easy to fool.

Therefore... she dared to deceive her.

Xia Ningxing: "..."

Lie!

Keep lying to me!

Let’s see if I believe you!

Mrs. Song thought she was speechless from shock when she didn’t reply.

Then, she continued to comfort her, patting her hand, "Xia, don’t worry, the organization is already finding a way to rescue your partner."

"When can he be rescued?" Xia Ningxing asked anxiously and instinctively, as if she had believed her story.

She had to believe it!

After all, she was just a naive and guileless girl!

"Soon, but before that, Xia, you need to leave here with me first. Otherwise, once they discover that Lu Tingli has been rescued, they will definitely use you to force him to come back," Mrs. Song said earnestly.