now.
The Zhong family members also received the news immediately, since no ordinary person could come to the Zhong family.
They are, after all, upper-class figures in Pudi!
Upon receiving the news immediately, many of those who had been chatting and laughing with the Zhong family head changed their expressions slightly. Several people pretended to casually go to the nearby pavilion to admire the fish while exchanging information in hushed tones:
"Did you just receive the news? Qin Jiang, that esteemed guest of the Ning family, is in trouble..."
"Received! They were attacked en route, with sniper rifles appearing... Apparently, quite a few people died... Qin Jiang was covered in blood and was taken away by ambulance; his condition is unknown..."
"Who would be so bold as to do this..."
"Is there even a question? Who else could it be but Rongxing? I originally thought Rongxing would swallow yesterday's events out of respect for the Ning family, but now it seems I truly underestimated Rongxing's ruthlessness..."
"The key question is, if Qin Jiang is ruined, what about the Zhong family, who are connected to Qin Jiang? Can the Ning family really handle this? Even if they do, they'll only care about Qin Jiang, not the Zhong family, right? Won't the Zhong family also face retaliation from Rong Xing?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes flashed with various speculations, but regardless of the speculation, it meant that the Zhong family, which was about to take off, was likely to fall, since even Qin Jiang, the mainland tycoon behind them, was in trouble.
So...
Is there any need for them to stay?
No need!
If they stayed, who knew if Rongxing would drag them into his revenge? Rongxing was ruthless and reckless in his actions, and with the Zhou family behind him, they didn't want to offend him. With this in mind, they all made up some excuse to leave the Zhong family head.
In less than half an hour.
The once bustling lobby was now almost deserted.
Not only in the front hall, but also in the back hall, the second-generation people who were flattering Zhong Ling received this news and their expressions changed drastically. Their status was not as high as those in the front hall. They were just ordinary second-generation people in their respective families. If those big shots made a mistake, they could still bear it, but if they made a mistake, they would be abandoned at any time.
What does it mean that Qin Jiang, Zhong Ling's ambiguous love interest, was attacked and killed by Rong Xing, and his fate is unknown?
This means Qin Jiang can't protect them!
He can't even protect himself, let alone the Zhong family, his ambiguous relationship. Zhong Ling might become Rong Xing's next target for revenge, especially those who were with Zhong Ling that night and saw Qin Jiang beat Rong Batian. They could hear Rong Batian's anger and desire to take revenge on Zhong Ling.
In this situation, staying and dealing with Zhong Ling would most likely bring trouble upon yourself.
"Damn..." one of the young men muttered, "What kind of mess is this? I thought Qin Jiang was all that awesome, but it turns out he's just like this..."
"He was all high and mighty for one night, then got taken down the next day..."
"I should have known better. Rongxing wouldn't let a big shot from the mainland cross the river like a dragon... I regret it... Why was I in such a hurry to come and congratulate them? Now not only is it easy to make enemies, but I also gave them an expensive gift—money I'd saved up for so long... No... I have to get it back..."
"How can I accept it? It would be too undignified to just ask for it directly, but it would really hurt to refuse..."
His eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at Zhong Ling and said, "Zhong Ling! I gave you the wrong gift just now... This was originally meant for my sister... I guess I gave you his portion and hers... So I'll take it back and bring you the whole gift..."
Without waiting for Zhong Ling's reply, he picked up the gift box he had given her from the table and hurriedly left.
Once it happens, it will happen again!
Following this template, the others also said goodbye and took their gifts. Only a few, too embarrassed to accept the gifts, bowed and said they had something to do at home.
A moment later, only Zhong Ling and Tong Tong remained in the backyard!
Both of them were completely bewildered.
no?
What's wrong with these people? Why did they suddenly take the delivered goods back? Isn't this just being annoying?
Wouldn't this offend Zhong Ling?
Although an excuse was made.
But this excuse is truly despicable...
...
Soon, members of the Zhong family arrived and gave a brief account of what had happened outside:
What?
Zhong Ling suddenly stood up: "You said Qin Jiang was attacked? Taken away by ambulance? His fate is unknown..."
Tongtong: "How could this be... No wonder those people suddenly left. They must have heard the news and were afraid of being implicated and retaliated against by Rongxing, so they ran away. What a bunch of two-faced bastards... They rush over when there's something to gain, and run away as soon as there's nothing to gain..." She was a little angry: Why didn't they tell her who ran away so quickly! It's so infuriating!
Now I'm flirting with her again!
These people can find an excuse to leave, but what excuse can she have if she just heard the news and wants to leave?
Zhong Ling immediately walked outside.
Tongtong: "Sister Ling, where are you going..."
Zhong Ling: "I'm going to the hospital to see Qin Jiang..."
I just arrived at the lobby.
Uncle Zhong was grumbling and cursing about how the families who came to offer their congratulations were two-faced, snobbish, and opportunistic. Suddenly, he frowned as he looked at Zhong Ling, who was about to leave: "Where are you going? Things are a bit sensitive right now. Try to stay home as much as possible...it's dangerous..."
Zhong Ling: "I'm going to the hospital to see Qin Jiang!"
Uncle Zhong: "What? You can't go!"
Zhong Ling: "Why not!"
Uncle Zhong: "Don't you know the situation? Qin Jiang himself is in dire straits, not to mention his life or death, he'll most likely be slinking back to the mainland soon... If you still go to see him at this time, aren't you completely tied to him? What will Rongxing think then..."
"Yes! He is a distinguished guest of the Ning family! But that is him, not you. The Ning family can't even protect him, let alone you! Rongxing is a madman. He would rather offend the Ning family than do such a thing, let alone deal with us... Go back immediately! Don't show your face for a while! Keep a low profile for a period of time and avoid the limelight."
Zhong Ling: "No! How can I not go see him when he's injured..."
Uncle Zhong: "You don't actually like him, do you? Didn't you say you only met him once on the plane? Didn't you say you only offered a few words of advice at the bar?"
"We didn't really have any connection to begin with. You don't owe him anything, and it's fine if you don't visit him..."
Zhong Ling looked at her third uncle: "Third Uncle! Why didn't you say those things when those families came to flatter you? Why didn't you say that I had no relation to Qin Jiang? Back then, weren't you trying to use Qin Jiang to climb up the Ning family? Using Qin Jiang's name to show off? I admit I had ulterior motives and feelings for him, so I didn't explain... but you have to have a conscience! You can't use someone and then flaunt them, and now that they're in trouble, you try to distance yourself..."
"In that case, how are you any different from those people just now...?"