C87 Repeated Slaps on the Face!

"Miss Wang, this isn't appropriate. We're at the Zhang Family," Zhang Hongyu said, her face ashen. She hadn't anticipated Wang Hongling's fury, and the fact that she was about to be slapped in front of everyone was unthinkable.

Although she was married into the Wang Family, Zhang Hongyu barely knew Wang Hongling, having exchanged only a few words with her. She was well aware of Wang Hongling's fiery temper; within the Wang Family, no one dared cross her.

"Are you not hearing me? Present your face," Wang Hongling demanded icily.

Zhang Hongyu, with a distressed look, implored, "Miss Wang, regardless of everything, I am your aunt. The Old Master will be displeased with this. It was an honest mistake. I promise to visit you at the Wang Family and offer a formal apology."

"Are you trying to use the Old Master to intimidate me?" Wang Hongling's face twisted with scorn. "Aren't you aware of your own standing within the Wang Family? Can you even hold a conversation with the Old Master? After all these years married into the Wang Family, have you and Wang Zhong done anything but leech off the family and scheme for money? Have you made any contributions at all?

"You and Wang Zhong are nothing but a disgrace to the Wang Family. Did you know that? Wang Zhong, a man in his forties, still relies on handouts for his living expenses, sucking up to Wang Guokang for petty cash, while shamelessly flaunting the Wang Family name to philander and even father an illegitimate child. And you? How many affairs have you had? How many times has the Old Master considered throwing you out because of your infidelity? And yet you have the audacity to invoke the Old Master in front of me!"

Wang Hongling pointed accusingly at Zhang Hongyu, her tirade relentless.

Zhang Hongyu hung her head low, her cheeks burning with shame, unable to utter a single word.

Wang Hongling had aired both her and Wang Zhong's dirty laundry in public, and worse, in front of her own family. The humiliation was unbearable; she wished she could just disappear.

The harsh truth was that Wang Hongling's words were all true. Zhang Hongyu had been flaunting the Wang Family name, gaining prestige among the elite circles and putting on airs in front of the Zhang Family to save face. But within the walls of the Wang Family, she and Wang Zhong were held in contempt, even by the younger members.

At that moment, even Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongxuan looked at Zhang Hongyu with contempt. Zhang Hongyu had always boasted about her high status and influence within the Wang Family, but the reality was starkly different.

"Don't test my patience; this is your final warning," Wang Hongling said icily, fixing her gaze on Zhang Hongyu. "Show me your face!"

Zhang Hongyu's complexion turned pale, and she was visibly mortified. She dared not cross Wang Hongling. Given Wang Hongling's standing in the Wang Family and being the Old Master's favorite granddaughter, a single misstep could result in her being expelled from the Wang Family estate.

Furthermore, should the Old Master pass away, her and Wang Zhong's sole support would be Wang Guokang. Yet, even Wang Guokang wouldn't risk offending Wang Hongling and Wang Chenggan on their behalf.

"I'm sorry, Miss Wang, I realize my mistake! Please, don't take this to heart or hold it against me," Zhang Hongyu said, struggling to maintain a smile.

As she spoke, she extended her face forward.

Slap!

Without hesitation, Wang Hongling delivered a resounding slap to her cheek.

Instantly, a vivid imprint of five fingers appeared on Zhang Hongyu's face!

Tears welled up in Zhang Hongyu's eyes as she clutched her burning cheek.

"Remove your hands and present your face again!" Wang Hongling demanded, her fury unabated.

With a look of profound bitterness, Zhang Hongyu pleaded, "Miss Wang, I beg you to spare me."

"Hmm?"

Wang Hongling glared at her coldly. Reluctantly, Zhang Hongyu dropped her hands and once again offered her face.

Slap! Slap! Smack!

Wang Hongling unleashed her pent-up rage, repeatedly slapping Zhang Hongyu until her face was swollen, and tears and mucus streamed down.

Wang Hongling huffed coldly, seemingly pleased with the punishment, "Zhang Hongyu, I'm warning you, if I catch wind of such rumors again, I'll make sure you regret it!"

She was at her wit's end with frustration, like a ticking time bomb. Her initial plan had been to seek out Lin Yin in a composed manner. Once Lin Yin was ousted from the Zhang Family, she intended to immediately offer him the CEO position at Mingren Group, hoping to earn his gratitude.

Upon her arrival, Wang Hongling was immediately berated by Lin Yin's mother-in-law, followed by overhearing Zhang Hongyu's gossip. It was the last straw that set her off, and she was on the verge of exploding with rage.

However, the tipping point for Wang Hongling's emotional outburst was Lin Yin's indifference to her affections. He was blatantly showing his fondness for Zhang Qimo right in front of her!

"Miss Wang, I promise to hold my tongue from now on. Please don't trouble yourself with me any further," Zhang Hongyu pleaded desperately. She feared that upon her return to the Wang Family, Wang Hongling might expel her from the family's elite circle, and then her life would be ruined.

Wang Hongling scoffed and said icily, "Zhang Hongyu, you need to clear this up right now. Apologize to Lin Yin and own up to your loose lips!"

"Furthermore, I've heard that Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongxuan have been claiming Lin Yin is fooling around with women outside and spreading these rumors everywhere. This is an insult to me! Both of you owe me an explanation today and must apologize alongside Zhang Hongyu!"

Zhang Hongxuan and Zhang Hongjun exchanged glances, their faces contorted with dismay. They had been actively promoting the narrative of Lin Yin's philandering to discredit him and create a pretext for his expulsion. They never imagined that the woman Lin Yin was allegedly involved with was none other than Miss Wang of the Wang Family.

He really was a worthless pretty boy. Damn it, Wang Hongling was fiercely defending this good-for-nothing, even stepping in to fight his battles!

Zhang Hongxuan and Zhang Hongjun were seething with resentment. Their entire scheme had crumbled; not only had they failed to oust Lin Yin, but now they were also required to apologize to him face-to-face!

Wang Hongling's standing in the Wang Family was even higher than Wang Ziwen's, and now that she was enraged, neither of them dared to challenge her directly.

Zhang Hongyu, with a mortified look, faced Lin Yin and bowed her head, saying, "Miss Wang, I'm sorry! Lin Yin, I'm sorry! I admit I was wrong. I've been talking nonsense. I have a foul mouth and deserve to be punished."

"Miss Wang, this has all been a huge misunderstanding, and I sincerely apologize. Lin Yin, I'm terribly sorry. It was my mistake; I misjudged you after taking Qimo's Second Aunt's words at face value," Zhang Hongxuan said earnestly, quickly recognizing the need to humble himself in the situation.

"It was completely unintentional, Miss Wang, and I deeply regret it! Lin Yin, I wrongfully accused you," Zhang Hongjun added hastily. "I was at fault for not verifying the facts before allowing Zhang Hongyu to spread such baseless rumors and cause trouble."

With a cool composure, the two men deftly shifted the blame onto Zhang Hongyu. Their ability to maintain a straight face was a testament to their seasoned experience in the business world, showcasing their remarkably thick skin.

Lin Yin offered a slight smile and remarked, "As I've said before, you two need to be more cautious in the future."

His words nearly provoked Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongxuan to an outburst right then and there. They swallowed their fury, incensed by Lin Yin's audacity to leverage the influence of others for his own advantage.