Chapter 127

Wenzong smiled, wrapping his arm around Tang Yilin’s waist and attempting to coax her with sweet words, but Tang Yilin was not so easily fooled. Helpless, Wenzong had to settle for second best, choosing only to target Tang Shihan. Once they had made their agreement, the two parted ways.

That evening, Tang Shihan received an invitation from Wenzong. Naturally, since the invitation was issued in the name of the Longhai Group, she harbored no suspicions. She tidied herself up and headed downstairs to depart. However, when she intended to drive to the Longhai Group, she discovered that one of her tires had gone flat, which left her utterly perplexed. It had been fine before; why would it suddenly go flat now?

Just as Tang Shihan was wondering what was going on, Tang Yilin drove by and remarked, "Sister Shihan, what's wrong? Did you get a flat tire?"

Tang Shihan looked up at her, and out of politeness, greeted her. Tang Yilin smiled slightly and said, "Why don't you ride with me?"

Repairing the tire would take a great deal of effort, and Tang Shihan did not want to miss this engagement, so she accepted the offer. "Sorry for the trouble."

Tang Shihan climbed into the passenger seat. Tang Yilin smiled and said, "It’s no trouble at all. We are family, after all. Sister Shihan, if you make it big in the future, don't forget about us. Let’s bury the hatchet, shall we?"

Hearing this, Tang Shihan lowered her guard slightly and nodded slowly. Soon, Tang Yilin brought Tang Shihan to the designated hotel, and both of them stepped out of the car.

"You're coming here too?" Tang Shihan asked.

Tang Yilin nodded. "The Longhai Group invited me as well."

Tang Shihan nodded thoughtfully, and the two went to the private room together, where they saw the refined-looking Wenzong.

"You two have arrived," Wenzong said, standing up with a smile to welcome them. He pulled out their chairs with a gentlemanly grace that was quite endearing. Tang Shihan thanked him with a smile and sat down next to Tang Yilin. Because Tang Yilin was present, Tang Shihan did not harbor too much suspicion toward Wenzong; after all, even though the two of them had been at odds, they were both part of the Tang family, and surely they wouldn't collude with outsiders to harm one of their own.

"Mr. Wenzong, President Long asked us to come this time. Where is he?" Tang Shihan asked.

Wenzong smiled and poured her a glass of red wine. "President Long is busy with matters and will be here shortly. Miss Tang, please have a drink first; this is Romanée-Conti."

Tang Shihan thanked him and took a small sip, then began to ask about the partnership. Wenzong, who was only in charge of the media department, knew nothing of such things and merely nodded and hummed perfunctorily, waiting for the drug to take effect.

Before long, Tang Shihan felt her head swimming. She gripped the table, trying to steady herself, but felt her limbs go weak, and she collapsed beneath the table.

"Miss Tang, are you alright?" Wenzong leaned in close with a smirk, lifting her up while his hand roamed over her waist. "Let me take you to the hospital."

Tang Shihan’s consciousness was fading. Realizing she had been drugged, she used her remaining strength to push Wenzong away and pulled out her phone, frantically dialing Ye Fengyun’s number. She didn't know why she had reached out to him, but in this moment of crisis, he was the first person who came to mind.

At that moment, Ye Fengyun was with Elder Yun, who intended to take him to the Xu family because Elder Xu’s condition had relapsed. Ye Fengyun was puzzled upon receiving the call. Why had Tang Shihan suddenly reached out? Had she finally realized his worth? Just as he picked up the phone, the other side hung up. When he tried to call back, the phone was switched off.

"How strange," Ye Fengyun muttered, annoyed, assuming she was just throwing another tantrum. "Let's go, Elder Yun. Take me to the Xu family to take a look."

"Very well." Elder Yun drove Ye Fengyun away.

Tang Shihan had completely lost consciousness by the time Wenzong and Tang Yilin brought her into the hotel room. Wenzong threw her onto the bed, greedily inhaling her scent and letting his hands roam over her body. She was so fragrant, so soft, so smooth. Suddenly, he felt something off and sat up immediately.

"What's wrong?" Tang Yilin asked, confused.

"She’s pregnant," Wenzong stated.

Tang Yilin was struck with panic. She was pregnant? How could she be? Damn Tang Shihan, getting pregnant in secret! If she were carrying a boy, wouldn't the family inheritance fall into her hands? No, absolutely not! I must ensure she doesn't keep it; I must make her miscarry!

Tang Yilin’s gaze turned increasingly sinister. She looked at the excited Wenzong, and a vicious plan took root in her heart. *If that's the case, I will use Wenzong’s hand to destroy your child!*

Wenzong excitedly began to strip off his shirt. Tang Yilin had lost all traces of humanity; she would not allow herself to lose to Tang Shihan in anything! Watching Wenzong drink the drugged water, the madness in Tang Yilin’s eyes grew more intense.

"Tang Shihan, why should you remain unstained? Why should you be so pure and white? Why should you stand apart from the chaos and remain untouched by the filth?!" Tang Yilin walked to the bedside, sneering at Tang Shihan, who was now being pinned down by Wenzong. "Don't sit on your high pedestal. You have to fall. Someone as good as you should be just as wicked as I am, hahahaha!"

Tang Yilin left laughing, leaving Wenzong, now under the influence of the drugs, to unleash his desires.

At that moment, Ye Fengyun and Elder Yun happened to drive past the hotel. Ye Fengyun looked out and caught sight of Tang Yilin walking out with a wicked grin on her face. The moment he saw her, an ominous premonition struck him. Her expression made him suspect that something was about to happen—something related to Tang Shihan. Recalling the call she had made and then cut off, the premonition in his heart grew stronger.

"Stop the car!" Ye Fengyun commanded.

Elder Yun was startled and slammed on the brakes. Before he could ask what was wrong, Ye Fengyun had already bolted out of the car and appeared before Tang Yilin.

Tang Yilin had intended to drive away, but she was grabbed by the wrist by the suddenly appearing Ye Fengyun. She screamed in terror, the intense pain forcing her to her knees.

"Where is Tang Shihan? What have you done to her?" Ye Fengyun demanded, his eyes icy.

Seeing it was Ye Fengyun, Tang Yilin tried to dodge the question, hoping to stall for time so Wenzong could have his way with Tang Shihan. "Huh? What are you talking about?" she feigned ignorance. "Ye Fengyun, have you eaten yet? What did you have?"