The Abusive Novel System Pleads with Me to Resign-Chapter 110

Mrs. Zhong's actions sparked great dissatisfaction among the group, but the fear instilled in them since childhood prevented them from openly expressing it.

After announcing that she had already informed both families, Mrs. Zhong seemed to lose interest in the four of them.

She didn’t even bother reprimanding them for fighting in public. Instead, she turned to Zhong Chen and said, "Ah Chen, your behavior just now was very rude."

Zhong Chen, furious, snapped back, "None of your damn business! You’re the one acting on your own. I don’t even know her."

"Don’t expect me to compromise this time. No matter what you do, I won’t agree to it."

Mrs. Zhong, uninterested in arguing with him, simply turned to Shen Ying and said, "Miss Shen, please persuade Ah Chen for me."

Shen Ying hesitated, looking troubled. "That wouldn’t be appropriate, would it?"

"Zhong Chen was my first love, the person I fell for with all my heart. I still haven’t gotten over the pain of our breakup, and now you want me to convince him to be with another girl?"

Hearing this, Zhong Chen’s face softened with overwhelming emotion.

Just as he was about to speak, Mrs. Zhong cut in, "One hundred million."

Zhong Chen stared at his mother and girlfriend in disbelief, his gaze finally settling on Shen Ying.

He pulled her aside and hissed through gritted teeth, "What are you doing? You’d actually agree to something like that for a measly hundred million?"

Shen Ying gave an awkward smile. "I just instinctively said yes when I heard the money."

"But don’t overthink it. I’m only responsible for persuading you. I trust in your loyalty—I know you’d never waver."

"Your mother just wants me to shake your resolve, but I believe even if I kicked you away, you’d stay firm."

Her expression was full of unwavering faith in Zhong Chen’s devotion, as if no obstacle could ever make her doubt his feelings.

This left Zhong Chen momentarily dazed. On one hand, he should be happy that she trusted his love so deeply—it proved their connection was real.

Even with her so-called "current boyfriend" and the relentless attempts of others to steal her away, Zhong Chen felt that with her words, none of them mattered.

As the two whispered, Xing Jiale took one look at Zhong Chen’s shifting expressions—confusion, conflict, sudden realization, and overwhelming affection—and knew the idiot had been fooled again.

He turned to Mrs. Zhong and said, "Perhaps you shouldn’t ask her to be the mediator?"

"I’m afraid instead of discouraging Ah Chen, you’ll just give them a legitimate excuse to reconnect."

Mrs. Zhong remained noncommittal, her gaze lingering thoughtfully on Zhong Chen and Shen Ying.

Soon after, the parents arrived at the Zhong family estate, escorted by the butler to the reception hall.

Xiao Yun’s parents were the first to speak. Elegant and composed, they greeted Mrs. Zhong before turning to Xiao Yun with gentle concern.

"Ah Yun, what exactly happened?"

It was no surprise they were shocked—Xiao Yun was the least aggressive of the four.

But before Xiao Yun could answer, Zhong Chen stood up and accused, "He stole my girlfriend when my family was interfering in our relationship."

"He’s been using it to provoke me ever since. And just recently, I found out he’d been trying to seduce her even before we broke up."

"Uncle, Aunt, he clearly doesn’t care about our years of friendship."

Xiao’s Father and Mother were stunned. Zhong Chen wasn’t one to lie—his words might be biased, but he wouldn’t fabricate.

And since none of the others, including Xiao Yun himself, denied it, it was likely true.

They couldn’t believe their son would do such a thing. Xiao Yun had always been reserved, only ever showing real attachment to Zhong Chen and the others.

"Why would you do this?" they asked.

Xiao Yun mentally beat Zhong Chen to a pulp but kept his composure. "Ah Chen and I have liked the same things since we were kids. This time was no different—we just happened to fall for the same person."

"In the past, I always let him have his way. Now that I’m not backing down, he’s throwing a tantrum."

Zhong Chen sneered, and just as another argument was about to erupt, Gong Zhaoxi’s parents quickly intervened.

They turned to Gong Zhaoxi and asked, "And why were you fighting? Shouldn’t you and Jiale have been trying to stop them?"

Before Gong Zhaoxi could answer, Xiao Yun mimicked Zhong Chen and cut in, "Uncle, Aunt, ever since I started dating my girlfriend, he’s been finding excuses to lure her away."

"Despite our stable relationship, he keeps harassing her. He got beaten because he tried to sneak her away while Ah Chen and I were arguing—and just now, he got caught sending her a love text."

Gong’s Father and Mother weren’t surprised. They knew their son was far from virtuous.

Exchanging a knowing look, they sighed. "So you’ve finally reached this point."

Gong Zhaoxi: "??? What? I’m just doing what Ah Yun did. Why am I still the worst? Shouldn’t Ah Yun be the real creep here?"

His parents gave him a look that clearly said, "How dare you compare yourself to Ah Yun?" leaving Gong Zhaoxi fuming.

The parents, however, were decisive in handling the situation.

Xiao’s Father and Mother couldn’t tolerate their son’s absurd behavior over a woman.

"Enough talk. Break up with her," they ordered.

But for once, Xiao Yun refused to comply. "No."

He met their gaze. "I’ve never once gone against your expectations. So this time, I hope you’ll indulge me."

Xiao’s parents hesitated. Their son had always been obedient—almost heartbreakingly so. They had even wished he’d be more rebellious like Zhong Chen.

But this request—

Seeing Xiao Yun’s determination, they turned their attention to Shen Ying.

The girl was absorbed in her phone, completely indifferent even as Xiao Yun fought for her.

Considering her tangled relationships with all of them, Xiao’s parents frowned and looked to Mrs. Zhong for answers.

Mrs. Zhong understood. With a gesture, her bodyguards escorted Zhong Chen, Xiao Yun, and the others out.

Xiao Yun knew his parents intended to pressure Shen Ying alone and resisted, but Zhong Chen and Xing Jiale were all too eager to help the guards drag him away.

Xing Jiale, the only clear-headed one among the four, stayed behind. Mrs. Zhong allowed it.

Xiao’s Father and Mother got straight to the point. "Miss Shen was previously dating Ah Chen. Was their breakup mutual, or your doing?"

Mrs. Zhong didn’t hesitate. "Mine."

This matched their suspicions, but now they had confirmation.

This is good news. Xiao's parents then said to Shen Ying, "Then please leave our son, Miss Shen."

"We'll match whatever offer Mrs. Zhong made."

Shen Ying nodded: "Alright, 500 million."

Xiao Yun's parents were stunned and looked at Mrs. Zhong with bewilderment.

Seeing Mrs. Zhong show no reaction, both sets of parents were even more shocked.

500 million? For this little girl? That generosity was a bit excessive.

However, they naturally wouldn’t question Mrs. Zhong in front of outsiders.

Xiao's parents said bluntly, "500 million is impossible."

"Xiao Yun and Zhong Chen’s situations are different. The only reason we’re negotiating with you, Miss Shen, is to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"If you insist on making such an unreasonable demand, we don’t mind handling things the hard way."

Xing Jiale, seeing Xiao's parents' firm stance, gleefully moved closer and mocked Shen Ying, "You really think the astronomical sum Mrs. Zhong gave you reflects your actual worth?"

"Do you really believe a 500-million deal could happen twice? If that were the case, you’d just break up with everyone and get rich. What a pipe dream."

Shen Ying glanced at Xing Jiale and said, "Three sentences."

Xing Jiale: "What?"

Shen Ying: "Three sentences, and I’ll make them spend 500 million on me."

Xing Jiale scoffed, "Keep dreaming."

Then Shen Ying looked up at Xiao's parents and said, "I believe you aren’t afraid of trouble, but you also know that the breakup must be initiated by me, right? Otherwise, his relationship with Zhong Chen won’t automatically shift from rivalry to shared heartbreak. The more you oppose him, the more stubborn he’ll become, and the harder it’ll be to mend things with Zhong Chen."

At its core, who Xiao Yun dated wasn’t the real issue—the problem was that his relationship had caused him to lose perspective, turning him against Zhong Chen and even Gong Zhaoxi, friends of many years.

If this rift continued, the bond between these heirs could completely fracture, which would be disastrous for both their personal futures and their families.

So, Xiao's parents urgently needed to restore order. Removing Shen Ying, the instigator, was necessary—but her words made them realize she had already grasped the crux of the matter.

Shen Ying continued, "As for the 500 million, it might sound like a lot, but if I don’t let go, I could easily extract that much from Xiao Yun within a few years. And don’t think you can pressure me into leaving quietly—with my current assets, unless you’re willing to break the law, nothing you do will threaten me."

Xiao's parents exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking. They knew this well—after all, Mrs. Zhong had already given her 500 million. No social pressure would work on her or her family.

Of course, there was another solution: controlling Xiao Yun. But they had come to Shen Ying precisely because they couldn’t bear to force their son.

Unlike Mrs. Zhong, Xiao's parents actually cared about their child.

Finally, Shen Ying added, "Of course, coercion alone doesn’t make for a fair deal. After all, this money relies on Xiao Yun’s devotion, and I wouldn’t want to make his parents suffer."

"As compensation, I’ll give you a free piece of advice."

"Fire Mr. Xiao’s attending physician."

Xiao's parents stiffened: "What do you mean by that, Miss Shen?"

Mrs. Zhong finally perked up and asked, "Is this doctor a threat to Mr. Xiao?"

Shen Ying: "Not exactly. He’s highly skilled and will do everything to treat Mr. Xiao’s condition."

"Then are you toying with us?" Xiao's parents said coldly.

Shen Ying smiled. "For someone of Mr. Xiao’s status, he’ll go above and beyond. But for others? Not so much."

"His under-the-table dealings are plentiful. If you’re interested, look into it—any one of them would be explosive."

"Authorities are already investigating him secretly. Within a month, his crimes will be exposed, ruining his reputation. And when the public starts speculating about his protectors, Mr. Xiao—his most recent high-profile patient—will be the prime suspect."

"That would be a massive blow to the Xiao family’s public image."

Everyone in the room paled. Xiao's parents called in their assistant.

The assistant made a call and returned minutes later with a tablet.

"There have indeed been a surge of anonymous online exposés recently, detailing incidents with clear evidence, including receipts. But they’ve all been suppressed."

Xiao's parents skimmed the reports—if even one or two were true, the scandal would rock the nation.

Though further verification was needed, Shen Ying had successfully raised the stakes beyond just the breakup.

So Xiao's parents nodded. "Fine, 500 million it is."

Shen Ying smiled in satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Xing Jiale was dumbfounded. She had actually swindled 500 million just like that.

"Wait, you—"

Before he could finish, Shen Ying turned to Gong's parents.

She smiled and asked, "Would you like to make a deal in advance?"

Gong's parents raised their brows. "No, we trust Zhaoxi. Even if he acts out, he knows his limits."

It was just messy romance—why should they interfere? The infatuation might fade on its own in a few years.

Knowing their son, they doubted his feelings for this girl ran that deep.

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"In that case, I’ll agree to date him. Though it’s a pity my future boyfriend will have to face the hatred of two brothers—must be tough."

Gong's parents immediately realized the implication. Right now, Gong Zhaoxi was on the sidelines because, one, he was always unreliable, and two, Zhong Chen and Xiao Yun were too busy fighting to notice his sneaky advances.

But if he became her official boyfriend, the two heartbroken exes would have a common enemy.

Gong's parents frowned but still said, "That is tricky."

"But this alone isn’t enough to make us pay 500 million. After all, if push comes to shove, who’s to say whether Zhaoxi would choose lifelong friends or a fleeting romance?"

Shen Ying nodded. "Of course, this is just an appetizer."

"I told you I wouldn’t shortchange you."

"Let’s try this—I heard the Gong family patriarch is revising his will."

Gong's parents were startled, their expressions turning grave. "Nonsense."

Shen Ying shrugged. "Ask his personal lawyer if you don’t believe me."

They hesitated, but Mrs. Zhong interjected, "No harm in checking. Miss Shen seems well-informed."

Her tone was ambiguous—was that praise or sarcasm?

A phone call later, they confirmed that the old man was indeed planning to amend his will.

Though Gong's parents now controlled the family business, the patriarch’s personal assets were still substantial.

Now they had discovered that the other party intended to leave the inheritance to a housemaid—one who wasn’t even the long-serving family servant who had cared for the elderly for years.

Gong Zhaoxi’s parents didn’t care much about the old man’s private assets, but they couldn’t tolerate being made fools of like this.

Yet what shocked them even more was how a high school student could know a family secret that even they themselves were unaware of.

Gong’s parents realized that this girl was far too cunning—Gong Zhaoxi might not escape unscathed.

Since the other party had indeed stepped in to prevent further losses, they immediately said, “Fine, I agree to the early transaction.”

“We’ll prepare the money and the gift agreement.”

Then, turning to Mrs. Zhong, they added, “We’ll take our leave first.”

Mrs. Zhong nodded, watching the four of them depart before rising to her feet as well.

She gave Shen Ying a deep, lingering look but ultimately said nothing before leaving the room.

Meanwhile, Xing Jiale was completely dumbstruck. He stared at Shen Ying as if trying to see a flower bloom on her face.

“You—you!”

Shen Ying smiled faintly. “Just as you said—after breaking up with all of you, I’ve managed to strike it rich.”