Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 697

Upon seeing Qi Mulan, a chill entered Xiao Linye’s eyes.

"Uncle is now in the hospital. Won’t you come with me to see him?" Qi Mulan asked.

Confronted with the danger in Xiao Linye’s eyes, Qi Mulan showed not the slightest hint of fear. She simply looked at Xiao Linye, her expression that of a wife waiting for her husband to return home.

As for Ye Yuning in Xiao Linye’s arms, her very presence, even without a word, was a potent declaration of her claim.

Xiao Linye’s eyes darkened. "Kang Xuan," he called to the man behind him.

"Yes, My Lord!" Kang Xuan replied.

"Aye," Qi Mulan said, "in the days you’ve been gone, Father was taken to the resuscitation room twice, and a critical condition notice was issued once."

Her use of the word ’Father’ amply clarified her current standing in the Xiao Family.

Ye Yuning knew these words were intended for her.

"Xiao Linye!" she gasped, trembling uncontrollably.

Xiao Linye glared coldly at Qi Mulan. "I advise you to disappear right now." At this moment, his patience with Qi Mulan had worn thin.

"It’s not me who should leave," Qi Mulan retorted. "I’m your wife."

Xiao Linye was speechless. A stunned silence fell over the onlookers.

Hearing Qi Mulan’s statement, everyone’s breath hitched in their throats.

What did she mean, ’wife’? Hadn’t their wedding been called off? It wasn’t going to happen. How could she be his wife?

The next moment, Qi Mulan demonstrated with her actions why she was Xiao Linye’s wife. She slowly took out two marriage certificates from her bag!

"These are our marriage certificates," she announced, holding them up. "With this, do I qualify as your wife?"

Gasps rippled through the crowd. The already baited breaths caught in their throats as they saw the two red booklets in Qi Mulan’s hand. Those were marriage certificates.

Ye Yuning slowly lifted her head from Xiao Linye’s arms, her gaze also falling upon the red certificates in Qi Mulan’s hand.

An instant silence descended upon the scene.

A wedding ceremony? These marriage certificates were far more legally binding than any ceremony, weren’t they?

Tang Xi subconsciously glanced at Ye Yuning. Qi Mulan was also looking at her.

Her eyes welled with tears, yet she forced a faint smile. "Given this, Miss Ye, do you still intend to remain in my husband’s arms?"

Ye Yuning said nothing, her face involuntarily paling at Qi Mulan’s words.

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Linye’s eyes. "Kang Xuan!"

"Yes," Kang Xuan responded.

"Sort this out tonight," Xiao Linye ordered, enunciating each word with chilling precision.

Good. Very good indeed... he thought. He’d been away from Upper City for such a short time, yet so many unexpected things had occurred. Marriage certificates? Obtained without the presence of one of the parties involved? How was that possible? Fine. Truly fine...

Kang Xuan, startled, nodded. "Yes."

Sensing the storm of fury emanating from Xiao Linye, Kang Xuan knew that a major upheaval was imminent in Upper City.

Ye Yuning initially wanted to step out of Xiao Linye’s arms. However, the man held her tightly, not giving her the slightest chance to struggle free.

With that, he tightened his hold on Ye Yuning, carrying her as he strode past Qi Mulan.

As they brushed past each other, Xiao Linye paused. "You’d better behave from now on," he warned, his voice low. "Otherwise, I can’t guarantee the Qi Family will continue to exist in Upper City!"

His words made Qi Mulan stagger. "Because of her," she stammered, "you would... with me, your legitimate wife..."

"Legitimate wife?" Xiao Linye scoffed. Then, looking at Qi Mulan with scorn, he added, "From the moment you obtained these marriage certificates, you were merely a placeholder wife. Weren’t you aware?"

Hearing this, Qi Mulan’s breath hitched, and her breathing grew heavier. She had clearly not expected Xiao Linye to speak to her like that.

"Qi Mulan," Xiao Linye continued, "you’d better cooperate with Kang Xuan and resolve this tonight. Otherwise..." He didn’t specify the ’otherwise,’ but the unspoken threat hung heavy in the air.

Then, Xiao Linye said no more and left directly, still carrying Ye Yuning.

Qi Mulan stood there, her blood running cold.

Qin Jinchuan walked past her, then said to Ji Nan behind him, "Clean up this scene. Not a whisper of what happened here tonight is to get out."

"Understood," Ji Nan nodded and then walked towards the crowd.

Qi Mulan confronting them here tonight, flashing the marriage certificates at Xiao Linye and Ye Yuning, wasn’t merely about asserting her claim. She had intended to position herself as the victim and launch a public opinion offensive against Ye Yuning. If Xiao Linye truly hadn’t cared about Ye Yuning, her gamble might have paid off. But now, she was undoubtedly just making trouble for herself.

Hearing Qin Jinchuan’s words, Qi Mulan, already pale, turned ashen.

Why? Why was everyone so good to Ye Yuning? What kind of Magic Power did that woman possess to make even Qin Jinchuan consider things so thoroughly for her sake?

After giving his instructions, Qin Jinchuan shot Qi Mulan a scornful glance. "You truly are full of surprises."

All that pretense when you were abroad... claiming to have no interest in men, acting so bold and carefree. It was all an act, wasn’t it? Impressive acting skills. Back then, we actually considered you a brother.