Chapter 7: Did I Get You Excited with My Beating?

Originally, Shen Linglong’s plan was to drug Shen Miaoyu, then have a few strong men violate her and take photos of the incident. She would use these photos to ruin Shen Miaoyu’s reputation, driving her out of the Shen family, and then take her place to marry Ouyang Jue!

Although her plan was disrupted by the unexpected presence of Chu Fei, the outcome appeared to be the same. Shen Miaoyu turned out to be even more foolish than she had imagined, which worked perfectly in her favor.

“Linglong, isn’t this going a bit too far...” Jiang Hong spoke up, still feeling a twinge of compassion for her own daughter.

Shen Linglong replied, “Mom, it’s not too much at all. Shen Miaoyu brought this upon herself! You heard her—she’d tell the Ouyang family about her affair. Instead of letting her ruin us, we should kick her out first! That way, the Ouyang family gets an explanation, and I can rightfully marry into their family!”

Shen Linglong was determined to leave no loose ends. She wouldn’t rest until Shen Miaoyu was driven out of the Shen family. The Shen family had no other choice now; if Shen Miaoyu didn’t cooperate, they would have to abandon her.

“I agree with Linglong,” another family member said. “Shen Miaoyu has no shame and no right to stay in the Shen family! Throw her out, so she doesn’t continue to disgrace us! Uncle, just do what Linglong says—it’s the only way not to offend the Ouyang family. Why hesitate?”

Shen Qiushan snorted coldly, “Shen Miaoyu, you heard it all. Don’t force me!”

Shen Miaoyu knew better than anyone what was happening. If she agreed to marry Ouyang Jue and keep this secret, she could ruin Shen Linglong’s plan. But after seeing the true faces of her family, she came to a realization: she couldn’t please everyone—but she could make sure no one was pleased.

“No need for you to drive me out. I’ll leave the Shen family myself,” Shen Miaoyu said calmly. “I’ve had enough of your hypocrisy. There’s no point staying here.”

Shen Qiushan erupted in anger, “Do you know what you’re saying? Are you planning to rebel?”

Jiang Hong hastily tried to persuade her, “Miaoyu, don’t be ridiculous. If you really don’t want to marry, let Linglong take your place...”

“Mom, I told you, if she’s not kicked out, the Ouyang family won’t accept me!” Shen Linglong pressed her advantage, determined to climb to the top by stepping over Shen Miaoyu.

Jiang Hong grew anxious, turning to Shen Miaoyu, “Miaoyu, as long as you keep this secret and ask Linglong to help you, you can stay in the Shen family!”

At these words, Shen Linglong crossed her arms, standing loftily and waiting for Shen Miaoyu to beg her.

“Beg her—” Shen Miaoyu drew out the last word, then picked up an ashtray from the table and smashed it on Shen Linglong’s head.

After striking her, Shen Miaoyu smiled, “Will you die or not?”

Blood streaming from her head, Shen Linglong shrieked like a shrew, “Dad, drive her out of the Shen family! She’s gone mad!”

Shen Qiushan raised his hand to slap Shen Miaoyu again, but this time she caught his hand.

Shen Miaoyu, more than just mad, was ready to challenge the heavens. “Try hitting me one more time, and I’ll have Chu Fei kill you all!”

As soon as she finished speaking, a mocking voice came from the doorway, “Is that true?”

Everyone turned to see Chu Fei, the harbinger of chaos, had returned. At the sight of him, Shen Qiushan instinctively stepped back—who wouldn’t be intimidated by someone who seemed ready to explode with just one look?

Chu Fei approached Shen Miaoyu, displeased. “What happened to your face? Who hit you?”

Shen Miaoyu didn’t dare answer, fearing that Shen Qiushan would meet the same explosive fate as her cousin.

Without hesitation, Chu Fei strode over and stomped on Shen Linglong’s bloodied face.

As Shen Linglong gaped in confusion, Chu Fei cursed while stomping, “Damn, are you just forgetful or do you enjoy this? I’m starting to think you get a thrill out of me beating you up, huh?”

Shen Linglong tried to protest, but Chu Fei gave her no chance—he stomped her face relentlessly.

When he’d nearly beaten her half to death, he turned to Shen Miaoyu, “She’s already like this—should I just bury her?”

Shen Miaoyu shook her head, “Forget it. I’ve chosen to leave the Shen family. No need to dirty your hands over her.”

“Was it voluntary or were you forced?” Chu Fei asked.

“Does it matter?”

“Of course it does!” Chu Fei said seriously. “If you were forced, I’d kill them all so you’d be the only one left—then there’s no such thing as being forced anymore!”

Fearing Chu Fei would actually start killing, Shen Miaoyu quickly asked, “What if it’s voluntary?”

“If it’s voluntary, then with you gone, the Shen family doesn’t need to exist. I’d just wipe them out.”

Chu Fei suddenly understood, “Seems like there’s really no difference. Never mind... Whichever option keeps them alive, I’ll change to that!”

The Shen family could only mutter in disbelief.

Either way, they were doomed. Just how determined was this lunatic to destroy them, that he could come up with so many excuses to convince himself?

Sighing, Shen Miaoyu changed the subject, “Didn’t you go to the Ouyang family? How did you come back so quickly?”

“I destroyed them and came back,” Chu Fei answered plainly.

At this, the Shen family couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

“This guy is as crazy as Shen Miaoyu! He claims he wiped out the Ouyang family!”

“Who brags like that? You were gone less than twenty minutes—how could the Ouyang family be gone? What are you, a walking nuclear bomb?”

“I bet you didn’t dare go, and came back to put on a show so we wouldn’t laugh at you!”

Even Shen Miaoyu thought Chu Fei was exaggerating. The Ouyang family was nothing like the Shen family; destroying them wouldn’t be so easy. But she knew discussing it was pointless now. She feared that if she stayed any longer, Chu Fei really would start killing.

She could only say, “I’m tired. Let’s go, Chu Fei.”

“Where to?” Chu Fei asked. “Back to the hotel to continue?”

Shen Miaoyu replied helplessly, “Could you act human for once? Look at me, and you still say things like that!”

“I’m no good at being human, but love—I’m rather skilled at,” Chu Fei joked.

Shen Miaoyu was speechless, as she had been before, and could only drag him away.

Before leaving, Chu Fei said, “For Miaoyu’s sake, I’ll spare you for now, but I believe you’ll soon beg her to return.”

After the two left, Shen Qiushan finally exhaled in relief—he hadn’t dared look Chu Fei in the eye, fearing he might explode just by glancing at him.

Shen Linglong, her face swollen and bloody, said, “Dad, don’t worry. Once I marry into the Ouyang family, I’ll have plenty of ways to deal with that brat, and then Shen Miaoyu will be forced to crawl back!”

Just then, Shen Qiushan’s phone rang.

After answering, his expression became extraordinarily complicated.

“What’s wrong, Dad?” Shen Linglong asked.

Shen Qiushan stammered, “The Ouyang family... has really been wiped out!”

Shen Linglong: “...”

The Shen family: “...”

Are you serious?