Chapter 81: Rising Strongly
Upon hearing Di Mingjue’s words, Gu Qibao’s surprise was somewhat mixed with awe - such was the power of his words, a mere couple of sentences but sharp enough to pierce one’s heart.
Gu Qibao had yet to recover from Di Mingjue’s overwhelming aura when she heard him say, "You have wronged Gu Xiaoqi. Therefore, either apologize to her or be prepared to face the same treatment that you subjected her to."
Bo Chengxin was so stunned it was as if she had been struck by lightning, rendered speechless as she stood there staring at Di Mingjue, her face etched with fear and indignation.
Apologize to Gu Qibao? How could she apologize?
Apologize to Gu Qibao who stole her boyfriend?
Even though this boyfriend-girlfriend relationship was a sham, if not for Gu Qibao’s interruption, her relationship with Di Mingjue would not have taken this turn.
At least she held the label of Di Mingjue’s ’girlfriend’, at least the four major families thought she was Di Mingjue’s girlfriend.
So, how was she supposed to apologize to Gu Qibao?
No!
She could never apologize to Gu Qibao, never!
If she let that apology slip out, then she would forever be inferior to Gu Qibao. How would she ever hold her head high again?
Asking her to apologize to Gu Qibao was the most ridiculous joke she’d ever heard. Di Mingjue was indeed notoriously heartless.
Despite her physical disability, she couldn’t even earn a shred of his pity. He didn’t pull any punches—ice cold and merciless!
"I will not apologize," Bo Chengxin articulated through gritted teeth, holding her stance, "It’s not my fault. If it weren’t for Gu Qibao meddling with us..."
"Good." Di Mingjue cut her off, his cold gaze fixed on her, "I gave you your chance and you rejected it, don’t blame me for my firm retribution."
With that, he gestured to Lan Feng at the doorway. Lan Feng nodded respectfully and stepped out.
A shiver ran down Bo Chengxin’s spine. What was he up to?
Before Bo Chengxin could decipher Di Mingjue’s intentions, she saw Lan Feng entering with a cup of coffee and a glass full of ice water.
An intense chill and terror surged through Bo Chengxin, but what shocked her more was yet to come. Bo Chengyan had also walked in.
He was brought in by force, not by just anyone but by military personnel.
Bo Chengxin’s body started to tremble uncontrollably. As dominant as Di Mingjue was, how could he let anyone who angered him off easy?
But, when has he ever stood up for someone else with such assertiveness?
Why did it have to be Gu Qibao?
Bo Chengxin was filled with resentment, profound and overwhelming. Why hadn’t she ever been shown such preferential treatment?
The moment Gu Qibao saw Bo Chengyan come in, her face paled and her heart ached a little.
Instinctively, she tried to loosen Di Mingjue’s grip but he did not let go.
"Gu Xiaoqi," Di Mingjue looked at Gu Qibao and spoke without any reservation, "Why do you still harbor expectations for a man who bullied you?"
With that one sentence, Gu Qibao felt a wave of pain washing over her. Indeed, Bo Chengyan had once forcefully stood up for Bo Chengxin, which had upset her deeply.
However, seeing how disheveled Bo Chengyan appeared, she felt disheartened too. After all, he was the man she loved.
In such an awkward situation, perhaps the only person who remained calm, dismissive and fearless, was Di Mingjue.
With a demeanor as domineering as a king and as cold as steel, he observed Bo Chengyan, who was brought in forcibly. With a faint curve on his lips, but his eyes icy cold, it sent a chill down one’s spine.
Now, Gu Qibao finally understood what majestic means without any anger.