Chapter 89 Turning Against Each Other

  She had doubts flashing in her mind, but didn't take them seriously and instead muttered angrily:

  "Lingling, why is it like this?"

  She was somewhat angry and entangled, and Ding Lingling's thoughts were also roughly clear to her. The reason why she kept getting close to herself was that her father, who had a considerable amount of power in the Huahai political circle, indeed needed support from her family. Secondly, she had always wanted to match herself with Ding San Shao.

  Ding Lingling did many things, she wasn't unaware, it's just that from a young age to adulthood, she didn't have many friends, so she cherished friendship even more. Many times, she could choose to turn a blind eye and not bring it up, which would avoid embarrassing both parties. Who knew that her kindness and tolerance would bring trouble to Zhao Heng?

  She then thought that her stomachache was also a conspiracy, and she felt even more desolate and helpless. She had always made good guesses about everyone's thoughts and actions, but the result was that they disappointed her thoroughly. However, she didn't have the energy to deal with these things now, and her top priority was to rescue Zhao Heng.

  She grabbed her coat and rushed to the corridor railing, shouting: "Uncle Lu, get the car ready!"

  "Zi Yan, you're not feeling well, where are you going?"

  A stately and elegant woman walked in from the doorway, her face bearing a concerned yet stern expression: "Is it that you want to go rescue that Zhao Heng or something? I'm telling you, don't go. Qingqing's sister just called and already told me everything clearly, Zhao Heng's crimes are numerous."

  It was clear that this noble woman was Mrs. Du, standing dignified and majestic in front of her daughter, with an unyielding aura on her face: "He first injured more than 20 sports students at school, then seriously injured dozens of prisoners in prison, and also implicated the recent bar case."

  An elegant woman wore a rather ladylike Hermès, white from head to toe, with a pair of slender legs extending out of the white dress and lightly stepping on the ground. The woman's hand held a rope, and at the other end of the rope was an Alaskan Malamute.

  The woman is even more elegant than a noblewoman, exuding an aura of refinement from head to toe.

  But what she said was even more queen-like than the Queen herself; she handed the rope over to the servant:

  "This kind of arrogant person, don't get close to him again."

  There's no doubt that Mrs. Du had grasped the situation, and with a discerning eye, she saw through her daughter's thoughts: "Zi Yan, I know you have a kind heart, remembering the kindness Zhao Heng showed you on the train, wanting to lend him a helping hand, but that tiny favor he did for you has long been repaid tenfold or even a hundredfold."

  "Besides, he deserves his punishment and isn't worth your rescue."

  At this time, Ding Lingling also emerged from behind Mrs. Du, smiling brightly at her best friend: "Yes, Ziyuan, you must not associate with Zhao Heng again, he is a barbaric guy, several incidents have already damaged the reputation of Huada, and the school is considering expelling him."

  Ding Lingling added with a hint of resentment, "Uncle Du helped him resolve the Qing Bang crisis out of kindness, but who knew he would stir up more trouble. This kind of person is too self-righteous, you really don't need to clean up after him, and besides, you've already helped him once, no need to help again this time."

  In Du Ziyuan's gloomy face, Ding Lingling added fuel to the fire: "If it weren't for you acting as a matchmaker, if it weren't for you letting Uncle Du step in, Zhao Heng would have been thrown into the Huangpu River by Qingbang long ago. How could he have roamed freely on the campus of Huada for so long? Unfortunately, he didn't appreciate your kindness and didn't learn from his lesson."

  "Still relying on your little relationship with me to be reckless and lawless, it's really shameful and detestable..."

  "Lingling, shut up!"

  Du Ziyuan's face was like a hedgehog, standing up with self-protective quills: "I know what you're thinking in your hearts, and I'm even more aware that both of you want to trample Zhao Heng to death. But today, I'll say one sentence: Zhao Heng is my friend, he's someone I understand, his character is absolutely recognized by me."

  "Second Miss's voice was firm, and she spoke word by word: 'So no matter what kind of frame he suffers, I will unconditionally believe in him and support him. Although he is ruthless and leaves no room for mercy, I absolutely do not believe that he would hurt someone without reason. It must be that someone deliberately provoked him to suffer a blow.'"

  Ding Lingling was slightly taken aback, then forced a smile:

  "Zi Yan, you're too naive! You can recognize people's faces but not their hearts!"

  A gleam of light flashed in Du Ziyuan's eyes as she stared at Ding Lingling and said, "Lingling, dare you say that Zhao Heng's imprisonment has nothing to do with you and San Shao? Do you want to make a bet? If it has nothing to do with you, I, Du Ziyuan, will immediately marry Ding Sanshao. But if it does...

  "After three autumns, you are not allowed to bother me again, dare you make a public oath?"

  Du Ziyuan's mind was exceptionally clear at this time, and she also remembered the family doctor's diagnosis yesterday, telling her that it was abdominal pain caused by accidentally drinking unclean water. She became more determined that it was Ding Lingling's doing, but in order to leave some face for her best friend, she didn't directly expose the matter.

  Otherwise, her mother would slap Lingling on the spot.

  It didn't occur to her that her normally gentle friend would react this way, nor did she expect her to say something so extreme. Due to the unexpectedness and shock of it all, and also feeling a bit guilty in her heart, Ding Lingling's mouth twitched twice, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond, only feeling embarrassed.

  Madam Du raised her carefully trimmed eyebrows, and with a stern expression, she scolded her daughter: "Ziyan, how can you talk like that? Is it worth quarreling with your own family for the sake of Zhao Heng, whose background is unknown? Lingling is your best friend, and when you returned to Huahai, wasn't she the one taking care of you?"

  Mrs. Du's expression was stern: "How can you say such a thing about her?"

  "I don't care what your relationship with Zhao Heng is, but you absolutely cannot go see him today."

  She assumed the authoritative tone of Mrs. Du, adding clearly: "And he's been locked up in a dark cell, how are you going to see him? What identity do you have to see him with? Friend? The police will let this friend of yours go see a blood-stained criminal? Listen to mom and get back to your room to rest right now!"

  Du Ziyuan saw her mother and knew the situation, and also saw that Ding Lingling was not as confident as she used to be. She became even more convinced that she had been tricked yesterday, and it was likely done by her best friend. The purpose was to prevent her from knowing the situation and rescuing Zhao Heng. So, she showed a determined expression: "I'm going!"

  "I'll call Dad right away and have him rescue Zhao Heng at all costs."

  Mrs. Du's face sank: "How dare you! Ziyuan, how did you become like this? It seems that Zhao Heng really brainwashed you, you didn't dare to talk back before! I'm telling you, no one can save Zhao Heng from his crimes, not even your father is a person who would bend the law for personal gain. Don't waste your efforts!"

  "Mom, I'm sorry!"

  Du Ziyuan took a deep breath, knowing she had to muster up unprecedented courage. She had already learned from Song Qingguan that Zhao Heng was in a precarious situation and knew that the longer they delayed, the more dangerous it would become. So, summoning all her bravery, she looked at her mother: "I must do something today no matter what."

  "Firstly, I will call Dad and ask him to rescue the innocent Zhao Heng."

  "Secondly, I want to go see Zhao Heng myself, I believe that with the Du family's power, there will be absolutely no problem."

  "If I finish these two things and still have no results, then it proves that Du Ziyuan's ability is really too poor and as a person, I am also too much of a failure. It will be difficult for me to bear your high expectations, so I will go abroad with my sister and never return to the Du family."

  In the shocked eyes of Mrs. Du, Du Ziyuan was like a proud peacock, holding her head high to give herself confidence, knowing that she was playing a blackmailing game, which would disappoint her mother who had high hopes for her, but things were urgent, and she couldn't help but play this trump card.

  "Driver, get ready!"

  After Du Ziyuan finished speaking, she directly walked through her mother and best friend, leaving an unprecedented resolute figure for the two. No one expected that Yatou would be so stubborn for Zhao Heng, and Du Furen couldn't help but hint to Lu Shu to drive the carriage, and respectfully welcomed the young master in.

  It wasn't long before the Du family's car drove out of the Du family garden. Du Ziyuan took a deep breath, this was probably her first time defying authority since she was young. She didn't want to be so forceful against her mother and Lingling, but for Zhao Heng who had been deeply wronged because of her, she always had to do something right.

  "This girl has finally grown up."

  Looking at the gradually disappearing convoy, Mrs. Du let out a sigh, she was both annoyed and relieved at this moment, annoyed that her daughter dared to defy her as a mother, no longer as obedient as before, relieved that her daughter had grown up, giving people a sense of responsibility.

  Ding Lingling was stunned and then became anxious: "Auntie, what should we do now?"

  She knew that if her best friend really intervened, Zhao Heng would definitely be released. After all, the Du family's power and connections were there, and no one dared to obstruct the Du family from doing things. So she asked the elegant and noble Mrs. Du, who had already dispersed the solemn expression on her face, with a faint smile:

  "Let her be, this kid's personality is just like Yaqi's, can't force it."

  She smoothed her hair and presented a cold, elegant face: "Moreover, if Zhao Heng was really guilty of a heinous crime, Uncle Du would never help her get bail, so you don't have to worry too much about this matter; even if Zhao Heng is innocent and gets released, I'll personally talk to him another day."

  "Don't worry, in my heart, Jiā Liáng is the only son-in-law I think highly of."

  The last few words made Ding Lingling, who was worried, secretly let out a sigh of relief. However, she still reported the matter to her brother and informed him of Du Ziyuan's behavior and Madam Du's attitude. Before long, Ding Lingling received a response from Ding Sanshao, with very brief words, only telling Ding Lingling to listen to everything that Madam Du said and not to go against Du Ziyuan's emotions again.

  Ding Ling put away her phone, a hint of helplessness flashing across her face. She didn't ask her brother anything else. Ding San Shao had been busy dealing with the parking lot murder case recently. Although she knew that the Ding family's abilities were enough to handle the black-clad man, she still didn't want to bother her brother too much with Du Ziyan, lest it cause unnecessary trouble.

  When Ding Lingling was about to bid farewell and leave the Du's residence, Mrs. Du's face showed a hint of coldness as she opened her mouth: "Lingling, I know you want to match Ziyuan and Jialiang, and I also know you don't like Zhao Heng. What tricks you play is none of my business, but you'd best not use methods that would harm Ziyuan."

  Ding Ling's footsteps were as heavy as a boulder, her scalp instantly went numb.

  "I won't hurt Ziyan!"

  "Don't underestimate Nan Gong Duoduo's medical skills."

  Mrs. Du's voice was still calm and gentle, but it made Ding Ling dare not breathe loudly: "The reason for Zi Yan's abdominal pain had been investigated by her, but I didn't want to make a big deal out of it or investigate further, so I let her swallow the cause of the illness, lest it hurt the feelings of both families."

  "But I don't want it to happen again because Ziyuan is my daughter, you understand?"

  Ding Lingling's cold sweat came down at that moment, her long legs also trembled slightly, and she bit her teeth to calm her mind. Although Mrs. Du did not directly point out something or get angry and ask questions, Ding Lingling could already feel a chill, which was the ruthless killing intent.

  She nodded in response:

  "Understood! I'll take good care of Ziyan."

  As soon as Ding Lingling walked out of the Du family's gate, she discovered that her back was wet.

  At this time, Mrs. Du had already dispersed her emotions and turned to a female assistant: "Call the Park family in South Korea and ask when Mr. Park will set off? I have too many things to do this month, so I won't be able to entertain them at that time."

  The girl nodded slightly: "Understood! I'll arrange it right away."

  Mrs. Du looked up at the sun outside the door and muttered to herself: "It's going to rain."