bookrebus Chapter 26 A Clash of Titans
Chapter 26 A Clash of Titans
"I had no idea you two had become so close."
Song Yafei wore a custom-made white gown that accentuated her gentle and intellectual temperament, but the moment she opened her mouth, her icy tone sent chills down one's spine, as if plunging into an ice cave.
"Long time no see, Yafei."
Xie Wenyao seemed oblivious to the strange atmosphere and greeted Song Yafei with a smile.
She didn't let go of my hand; in fact, she deliberately tightened her grip when I struggled to loosen it.
"So that's why Zhang Tian was the only one at the banquet today. Turns out you have a handsome young man with you."
"But Yafei, your taste is getting worse and worse. This guy's temperament isn't even half as good as Zhang Tian's. Bringing him to my father's birthday party, isn't that a bit disrespectful to me?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Chengliang's eyes darkened, and the smile on his lips froze.
Seeing that Song Yafei didn't speak up for him, but instead kept her gaze fixed on the hand she was about to take his arm after writing, Yu Chengliang immediately looked aggrieved like a little wife and gently tugged at her hand.
"Mr. Song, should I leave?"
Why are you leaving? He's the one who should be leaving!
Song Yafei looked at me with a cold expression and sharp eyes, and said in a stern voice, "Zhang Tian, is this the reason you went missing?"
I know she misunderstood my relationship with Xie Wenyao.
I took a deep breath, pulled my arm out of Xie Wenyao's grasp, and said seriously, "I'm here today to attend Professor Xie's birthday party. I just met Xie Wenyao, and we haven't had any contact before."
"But I'd like to know, is this why you didn't come to sign?"
My gaze went straight to Yu Chengliang. In just over half a month, his fracture and concussion had already healed. I didn't believe that someone as smart as Song Yafei wouldn't be able to see through his lie.
"Zhang Tian, you've certainly grown quite capable in just a few days."
Song Yafei remained expressionless, showing no remorse whatsoever.
Even things that are set in stone, I always need to confirm again and again.
It's both laughable and pathetic.
A slight pang of pain shot through my chest, and I chuckled to myself, "I wouldn't dare, nor do I have the ability. All I ask is that you spare my life."
"Zhang Tian, what do you mean by this?!"
Song Yafei immediately became angry and stepped forward, grabbing my wrist.
Her sharp manicured nails pierced my skin, and soon, drops of bright red blood dripped from her nails onto the floor, like a bewitching red rose blooming.
"Zhang Tian, don't think Xie Wenyao can help you. In this lifetime, you can't go anywhere without my permission!"
Even at this point, she still only thought that I sought Xie Wenyao for help, and didn't think that she had done anything wrong by ignoring my surgery because of Yu Chengliang's lies.
Perhaps, I am really not important to her at all.
She married me only to get revenge on me for breaking up with her back then.
But at that time, I had no choice in the matter.
If there had been a second option, why would I have left?
My eyes were filled with bitterness. I calmly met her gaze, letting the crimson blood drip onto the floor, and said, word by word, "What if I insist on leaving?"
Song Yafei's expression changed slightly, and she unconsciously increased the pressure on her hand.
"You really want to leave me that badly?"
As if I felt no pain, I turned my gaze to Yu Chengliang and said in a very soft voice, so soft that only the two of us could hear, "If I don't leave, what will happen to your child?"
“If this is what you’re after, I can take care of it.”
Having not slept all night and now losing so much blood, my body is gradually feeling as light as if I were walking on cotton.
A strong feeling of fatigue spread throughout my body, and I felt somewhat unsteady.
As white snowflakes appeared before my eyes, a pair of hands suddenly supported me from behind.
Xie Wenyao looked at me with a worried expression, "Zhang Tian, are you alright?"
"I……"
"Xie Wenyao, Zhang Tian is my husband. What do you mean by this?"
Xie Wenyao gave a cold laugh.
"Song Yafei, today is my father's birthday banquet, yet you've caused bloodshed here. I'd like to ask you what your intentions are!"
Xie Wenyao looked displeased and pried Song Yafei's hand off mine.
When she saw the shocking gash on my right wrist from the manicured nails, her face darkened instantly. "Song Yafei, how can you be so reckless with your hands now!"
"Do you know how important Zhang Tian's right hand is? He's an artist. If his hand is ruined, how will he survive?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yafei gave a disdainful snort.
"What kind of trash could he possibly draw? All he needs to do is beg for money."
It was like a sharp blade piercing my heart, the pain was so intense I couldn't breathe.
I clutched my injured right hand, not wanting to waste any more time with them, and said, "Excuse me, could you please tell Professor Xie I'm sorry? I'll talk to him about going to the studio another day."
"Okay, I'll have the driver take you to the hospital first. You can't afford to hurt your hands."
Xie Wenyao helped me with concern and led me out of the hall.
As I passed by Song Yafei, she suddenly reached out and, disregarding my injured right hand, forcefully pulled me back.
"Zhang Tian, how come I didn't know your hands were so valuable? Even Miss Xie, who comes from a prestigious artistic family, has to worry about you?"
"Yeah, Brother Zhang, we've known each other for so long, how come I've never heard of you being able to draw?"
Yu Chengliang spoke in a sarcastic tone, his malicious gaze shifting back and forth between me and Xie Wenyao.
Suddenly, he feigned surprise, covered his mouth, and whispered, "Brother Zhang, you wouldn't be trying to curry favor with Miss Xie, would you?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yafei tightened her grip on my hand, as if she wanted to break my bones.
I was in so much pain that my face turned pale, and I glared coldly at Yu Chengliang.
He immediately shrank behind Song Yafei, looking aggrieved.
"Brother Zhang, don't look at me like that. I'm just a little curious. I've never seen you and Miss Xie interact before, but today you're being so intimate..."
"you shut up!"
I felt deeply humiliated by his slander and shouted angrily.
In that instant, I felt a sweet sensation in my throat, and countless stars appeared before my eyes.
But I forced myself to finish what I had to say.
"I've come to see Professor Xie today, hoping he'll accept me as his apprentice!"
"No one is as despicable as you!"
But Song Yafei looked at me with a half-smile, her face full of doubt.
"Someone like you, how could Professor Xie possibly be interested in you? Zhang Tian, isn't your reason a bit far-fetched?"
Yu Chengliang's sarcasm only made me feel humiliated, but Song Yafei's words were what truly chilled me to the bone.
I met her gaze in disappointment, and was about to speak when Xie Wenyao, who was beside me, took the initiative to dismiss me.
"Song Yafei, you're not welcome here today, and neither are you and this crow next to you!"