My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 2023: Wolfish Ambition

Halian Jing listened to his resolute words, his face stern, and tears in his eyes as he spoke of taking full responsibility, never wanting to implicate himself, and couldn’t help but feel touched and surprised.

Normally, he thought Helian Nan had mediocre talent and didn’t pay much attention to this nephew.

Granting Helian Nan this important position was partly out of consideration for his brother and old friends, never expecting such trouble to arise, and he felt quite annoyed in his heart.

But now, seeing his nephew so willing to take responsibility, he felt somewhat relieved, and his anger subsided. Even if mediocre, at least there was the pride and sense of responsibility of a Helian family member.

"Things haven’t reached that stage, and besides, as the head of the family, I will not allow anyone to harm a member of the Helian family. This matter is not entirely your fault; they deliberately set you up, and you are no match for them!" Halian Jing had the pride of the family head.

Even if Helian Nan was willing to take all the blame and hold a press conference, the Queen’s Party had already seized such a substantial handle, how could they accept this matter?

They would definitely incite the media, claiming that he, the esteemed Councilman Halian Jing, pushed his own nephew to be convicted to evade responsibility, and by then, it would be even harder to clear his name, leaving more stains.

However, Helian Nan said, "But I can’t just watch them desperately slander you, Uncle, in the media. Someone has to take responsibility."

"Cousin, since Father has absolved you of responsibility, why hurry to take it all upon yourself?" Ling Kong couldn’t help but make a subtly sarcastic remark on the side.

When did Helian Nan become so noble? Just now, he was trembling like a sieve, and now he was acting like a hero eager to take the blame. But then, it’s clear that Halian Jing’s character would never allow a family junior to be sacrificed.

After all, within the Helian family’s bloodline, there aren’t many descendants, and Helian Nan is still his brother’s son. No matter how angry, he couldn’t disregard his brother’s face. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Helian Nan wasn’t foolish, knowing how to seize upon this point.

"Because I know I was wrong, so I’m willing to take all the blame to not tarnish the Halian Clan’s reputation. At least I understand that when you make a mistake, you should own up to it." Helian Nan looked at Ling Kong with a meaningful gaze, like a snake fixing its eyes on its prey, "Unlike some people who betray the family, secretly doing disgraceful things, yet acting innocent and inciting discord between us uncle and nephew."

Helian Nan’s words were sharp and ruthless, even though he didn’t name names, how could Ling Kong not understand who his insinuations were aimed at, and his face immediately darkened.

Halian Jing expressed displeasure: "Nan, what do you mean by this?"

Helian Nan let out a cold laugh, his face pulled into a semblance of a smile as he looked at Ling Kong with a sinister tone.

"Uncle, I know my talent is mediocre, in your eyes not worth much. But even if I did something wrong, it was at least with the intention of upholding the honor and future of the Helian family, with no ulterior motives. After all, I am of the Helian bloodline; if I don’t look out for the Helian family, who else should I care for?

Some people are so fortunate to be taken in by you, Uncle, which anyone would see as an opportunity to be grateful, but not being of true Helian blood, they harbor wild ambitions to covet the family’s wealth and status. Outwardly submissive, yet secretly will do anything to achieve their ends, such cleverness is frightening. Uncle, you must be wary of having adopted a viper that might eventually bite you back."

"Helian Nan, explain every word of this clearly to me!" Ling Kong’s expression turned as cold as frost.