C26 She Is My Wife!!

"Impudent?" Chen Feng let out a scornful chuckle and shook his head. "Perhaps."

"Grandfather, ever since I joined the Xia Family, you've never shown me any respect. You believe I've disgraced the family, so you deliberately oppressed my father. Your aim was to pressure me through him, to force me out of the Xia Family." Chen Feng's gaze was steady on Xia Yunsheng, his voice even, as if he were discussing a matter of no personal consequence.

On the surface, Xia Yunsheng appeared unruffled, but internally, a tempest was brewing. This so-called good-for-nothing had known all along? Xia Yunsheng had thought his machinations were subtle, so much so that even Xia Weiguo might not grasp his intentions. Yet, to his astonishment, Chen Feng had seen right through them.

For the first time, Xia Yunsheng felt a flicker of fear. Chen Feng was far from the useless man he had imagined. In cunning, he was Xia Yunsheng's equal. Chen Feng had long understood the situation, yet he had chosen to remain silent, enduring three years of mistreatment in silence. Such forbearance was rare in this world.

Beside him, Xia Mengyao's mouth hung open in surprise, her eyes wide with disbelief as she looked at Chen Feng. She was astounded that he had perceived the truth so long ago. What she found truly incredible was that, over the past three years, Chen Feng had never once mentioned it to her.

"I'm aware of all this," Chen Feng stated with composure, affirming Xia Yunsheng's suspicions.

"But it doesn't bother me," he continued, a smile playing on his lips. His gaze turned icy as he looked at Xia Yunsheng. "What bothers me is your involvement with Mengyao."

Xia Yunsheng's face shifted with unease. For some reason, he felt an intimidating presence emanating from Chen Feng.

"Mengyao is my granddaughter..." Xia Yunsheng began, his voice trailing off.

"But she is my wife!" Chen Feng interjected sharply. "I can tolerate your family's disdain and insults."

"But I will not stand for Mengyao being mistreated!" In that moment, Chen Feng's eyes blazed with an indomitable light.

Tears streamed down Xia Mengyao's cheeks. She now understood why Chen Feng had kept silent about Xia Yunsheng for three years of marriage. It wasn't that he was unwilling to share; he was protecting her from worry and from enduring any hardship on his account.

This idiot...

"If my Xia Family has wronged her, what would you do?" Xia Yunsheng's face darkened. Could a worthless son-in-law truly turn the world upside down?

"I will ensure the Xia Family pays a price they cannot bear!" Chen Feng stated with composure.

Xia Yunsheng's expression soured instantly. "Are you threatening me?!"

"If you perceive this as a threat, then yes, it is," Chen Feng responded coolly.

"This will be the last time I address you as 'grandfather.' From now on, fend for yourself!" With those final words, Chen Feng took Xia Mengyao's hand and strode away without a backward glance.

Behind him, Xia Yunsheng's face was livid with rage!

Clutching Chen Feng's hand tightly, Xia Mengyao only realized after they had left the Yunsheng Building that she had severed ties with the Xia Family for Chen Feng's sake!

Such a thought had been inconceivable to her in the past.

Even more astonishing to Xia Mengyao was Chen Feng's audacity in directly facing down Xia Yunsheng and forcefully rebutting him, leaving no stone unturned. This side of Chen Feng was one she had never witnessed in their three years together.

Xia Mengyao felt lost, realizing she could no longer fathom Chen Feng.

She didn't even know who the real Chen Feng was.

Upon returning home with Xia Mengyao, they were greeted by the sight of Lin Lan seated on the sofa, her expression stormy.

"You were supposed to help Mengyao with her problem. Is this your idea of help?!"

Lin Lan's icy gaze fell upon Chen Feng. Shortly after they had departed the Yunsheng Building, an enraged Xia Yunsheng publicly declared his intention to take back all the construction teams under Xia Mengyao's control and to banish her from the company. Additionally, the luxury apartment worth over 30 million yuan that he had previously gifted to Xia Mengyao was also repossessed.

In essence, their family had plummeted from the heights of heaven into the depths of hell.

And it was all because of Chen Feng!

He had dared to defy Xia Yunsheng!

Upon hearing the news, Lin Lan was incredulous. She could have believed it if Xia Mengyao had stood up to Xia Yunsheng, but the idea of Chen Feng doing so was beyond her belief.

This spineless guy, even if publicly humiliated with a slap to the face, wouldn't dare make a peep. Standing up to Xia Yunsheng? Utterly out of the question!

Yet, when the whole company echoed the sentiment, she couldn't help but believe it.

This loser had actually grown a backbone.

"Mom, don't blame Chen Feng. Grandpa is biased towards Xia Hao; he just doesn't believe me," Xia Mengyao said, furrowing her brow.

"You're defending him?!" Lin Lan shot Xia Mengyao a disapproving look. "If Chen Feng had been more polite, shown a bit more respect to your grandpa, he never would've made that decision!"

"You worked so hard to secure the Mount Yuquan Project. Not getting any money is one thing, but being fired from the company? Do you realize how humiliated I feel?"

Xia Mengyao's spirits were low. True to her mother's words, she was left with nothing, her very livelihood in jeopardy. And with Xia Hao's penchant for slander, he would surely spread lies about her and Gu Dongchen, leaving her and her mother unable to face anyone ever again.

"Chen Feng, if you have any shred of manhood left, apologize to Mengyao's grandfather and seek his forgiveness," Lin Lan commanded, turning her attention to Chen Feng. Although Xia Yunsheng forgiving Chen Feng was highly unlikely, she was out of options. With Xia Weiguo in the hospital and Xia Mengyao's dismissal, they were stripped of their financial lifeline.

In Lin Lan's eyes, Chen Feng wouldn't dare contradict her once she spoke. He was expected to meekly seek Xia Yunsheng's forgiveness. But this time, Chen Feng disappointed her.

Chen Feng shook his head, speaking with a calm resolve, "I won't apologize to Xia Yunsheng. It's Xia Yunsheng who owes Mengyao an apology."

Lin Lan was left speechless, her shock rendering her mute.

Chen Feng must be out of his mind to suggest Xia Yunsheng apologize to Xia Mengyao.

Xia Mengyao was equally astonished. The thought of Xia Yunsheng apologizing to her was beyond her wildest dreams.

"Chen Feng, maybe you should get your head examined at the hospital," Lin Lan said with a cold laugh.

Chen Feng flashed a smile and said, "Mom, whether you believe it or not, if I say Xia Yunsheng is going to apologize to Mengyao, then he'll do it. Just wait and see."

With that, Chen Feng headed straight for his bedroom.

"Hold on, give me a straight answer..." Lin Lan, caught off guard by Chen Feng's assured demeanor, wondered if this 'loser' actually had a plan.

Chen Feng shut the door behind him.

The gesture left Lin Lan fuming. How had this 'loser' suddenly become so full of himself?

Meanwhile, Xia Mengyao couldn't help but feel a flicker of anticipation. She knew the chances of Xia Yunsheng offering an apology were next to none, but she still held onto a sliver of hope. It wasn't that she placed any significance on Xia Yunsheng's apology; she was more curious to see whether Chen Feng was all talk..