The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 85 Crisis breaks out

"Yuxuan, why did you come just now? My sister..." Li Luoyao leaned in Zhong Yuxuan's arms, pretending to be aggrieved. I could almost hear the sound of her grinding her teeth. Her hypocritical and artificial tone made me feel nauseous.

Zhong Yuxuan didn't notice any of this. He just patted the back of Li Luoyao's hand and comforted her, "It's okay. I'm here."

Seeing this scene, I suddenly felt very tired. When will this endless struggle end? What did I do wrong to have to endure all this?

Before I could sort out my thoughts, Li Luoyao suddenly grabbed my wrist in front of Zhong Yuxuan, her sharp nails almost digging into my flesh, "Sister, tell me, why did you take away everything from me?"

I shook her hand off and looked at her coldly, "Li Luoyao, what on earth do you want to do?"

"What do I want to do?" Li Luoyao suddenly burst into laughter. The laughter was so sharp and piercing that it seemed to pierce my eardrums. "I want everyone to know that you, Li Luoxue, are just a fake who has taken over someone else's nest!"

Before I could react, Li Luoyao forcibly dragged me out of the ward.

The glaring lights and the noisy crowd made me realize that Li Luoyao had brought me to a charity dinner being held in the hospital lobby.

"Dear guests, please pause for a moment and let me say a few words!" Li Luoyao picked up the microphone, her face grim, her voice trembling slightly with excitement, "Today, I want to reveal a shocking secret to everyone!"

Everyone's eyes were on us, and I felt an inexplicable panic.

"The one standing next to me is not the real daughter of the Li family, Li Luoxue!" Li Luoyao pointed at me and said word by word, "Her true identity is just a humble..."

"Enough!" Zhong Yuxuan rushed onto the stage and snatched the microphone from Li Luoyao's hand. His face was ashen and his eyes were burning with anger.

However, it was too late. Li Luoyao's words were like a bomb, exploding in the crowd. There was an uproar at the scene. The voices of discussion, questioning, and accusation surged towards me like a tide, drowning me...

My head was buzzing, my eyes were blank, and my body was shaking. I felt like I was in a huge whirlpool, being swallowed up mercilessly...

"Luo Xue, don't be afraid, I'm here." Zhong Yuxuan held me tightly in his arms. His voice was my only support at the moment. But could his protection really withstand everything that was about to come?

Zhong Yuxuan held me tightly in his arms. His chest was my only support, but I could feel his body trembling, which was a manifestation of extreme anger. Li Luoyao's words were like a cancer, instantly detonating the entire dinner party. The crowd began to riot, and the whispering voices were like poisonous snakes spitting out their tongues, bit by bit devouring my last bit of rationality.

Mr. Zhong Shuhao rushed to the stage and tried to control the chaotic situation, but it was too late. Flashes of light flashed one after another, and reporters rushed towards us like sharks smelling blood, and sharp questions shot at us like sharp arrows.

"Ms. Li, may I ask what is your response to Ms. Li Luoyao's accusation?"

"When did you know that you were not the daughter of the Li family?"

"Do you have any other purpose in marrying Mr. Zhong?"

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I was completely devastated by this sudden change, my mind was blank, and I had no idea how to answer. Those familiar faces now became strange and scary, their eyes were full of suspicion, contempt, and even disgust.

Just when I was about to suffocate, a warm hand tightly grasped my hand. It was Qin Xue! She pushed through the crowd and stood firmly beside me. She looked directly at the aggressive reporters with clear eyes and said loudly: "I believe Luo Xue! We friends know what kind of person she is best. Please don't listen to one-sided words and make unwarranted guesses!"

Then, Zhang Hao, Li Ming, and other friends also stood up and proved their trust and support for me with their actions. At that moment, my cold heart seemed to be injected with a warm current, and I suddenly realized that even if the whole world betrayed me, I still had these friends, and they were my strongest backing.

Zhong Yuxuan escorted me to the car. Along the way, he held my hand tightly without saying a word. I saw heartache and anger in his deep eyes, as well as an indescribable determination.

I know that this storm has just begun, and what awaits me next will be even more violent storms. But I am no longer afraid, because I know that no matter what happens, I will face it bravely, because I have him, my friends, and those who believe in me by my side.

Back at the villa, Zhong Yuxuan, who was always calm and self-sustaining, could not hide his anger. He exuded a cold aura, like the calm before the storm, which made people shudder. I knew that he was trying his best to control his emotions and didn't want me to worry.

"Luo Xue, don't be afraid, I will take care of everything." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was low and firm, like a reassurance pill, which gradually calmed my panicked heart.

I held his hand in return and tried to force a smile: "I believe you, Yuxuan. Those who are innocent will be innocent. I will not be defeated by those rumors."

I knew that avoiding the issue would not solve the problem, so I had to stand up bravely and clarify the facts. Under Zhong Yuxuan's arrangement, I held a press conference the next day.

Facing countless flashes and aggressive reporters, I took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "I know that there have been a lot of rumors about me recently, which has caused trouble to everyone. I am very sorry. I admit that I am not the biological daughter of the Li family, but this does not mean that my feelings for the past twenty years are all false, nor does it mean that I will do anything to hurt the Li family!"

Although my voice was trembling, it was full of strength. I confessed my life experience and expressed my attitude. My frankness seemed to be beyond some people's expectations, and the noise in the meeting gradually became quieter.

"As for my marriage with Yuxuan, we got together because we loved each other and it has nothing to do with anything else. I love him and he loves me, and that's enough." I turned to look at Zhong Yuxuan who was standing beside me. His eyes were firm and gentle, which gave me unlimited strength.

The press conference lasted nearly two hours, and I answered all the reporters' questions without any evasion or concealment. My sincerity and strength won the understanding and support of some people, but many people still had doubts.

However, Li Luoyao obviously did not intend to give up. After the press conference, more negative news about me appeared on the Internet, and some people even broke the news that I used to work in a bar and had a chaotic private life. These news became more and more outrageous, and my image plummeted.

I looked at those vicious comments, and my heart was filled with grievance and anger. I knew that Li Luoyao was behind all this, but why did she do this? Was it just out of jealousy and hatred?

"Don't look at it, Luo Xue, these are all fake!" Zhong Yuxuan snatched my phone and hugged me tightly. "I will find out who is spreading rumors behind the scenes, and I will make her pay the price!"

I snuggled in his arms, feeling his warm embrace and firm tone, and a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart. I believe that the truth will eventually come out, and those who tried to hurt me will eventually receive the punishment they deserve.

These days, the villa seems to be shrouded in dark clouds, dull and depressing. Zhong Yuxuan locked himself in the study room, investigating all night long. I know that he is running around for me and seeking justice for me. I feel sorry for his fatigue, but I also understand that all I can do now is to trust him unconditionally and support him.

"Luo Xue, I have discovered something." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was a little tired, but he could not hide his excitement. "There is someone behind Li Luoyao. They provide funds and resources with the purpose of bringing down the Li family. And you are just a pawn in their plan." He handed me a document, which contained evidence of a private transaction between Li Luoyao and a strange man.

My heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and it became difficult to breathe. It turned out that this was not just Li Luoyao's personal behavior, but a bigger conspiracy was hidden behind it. Why did they target the Li family? What role did I play?

"Don't worry, I have enough evidence and I will catch them all in one fell swoop." There was a gleam of ruthlessness in Zhong Yuxuan's eyes, like a dormant lion that finally showed its fangs.

He held an emergency press conference. This time, there were no flashes, no reporters' questions, only his calm and firm voice, echoing throughout the venue. He made all the evidence public, including Li Luoyao's forged identity, malicious rumors, and the conspiracy of the mastermind to swallow up the Li family.

"As for my wife, Li Luoxue, she has been a victim from the beginning." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was steady and powerful, "She is kind, upright and brave. I am proud to have such a wife!" His eyes fell on me firmly, like a ray of light, dispelling the haze that shrouded my heart.

I saw that Li Luoyao's face was pale, her eyes were full of fear and despair. She tried to explain hysterically, but was forcibly taken away by security guards.

Everything was settled, and I thought that Zhong Yuxuan and I could finally enjoy a peaceful life. However, fate always likes to play jokes. At this moment, the arrival of an unexpected visitor broke this hard-earned tranquility.

"Luo Xue, long time no see." The person who came was a man over fifty years old. He had a kind smile on his face, but his eyes flashed with complex light.

"Who are you?" I looked at him puzzledly, feeling inexplicably flustered.

"I am..." He paused and looked at me deeply, "your biological father." After the press conference, my heart was filled with gratitude and relief. I can't express in words what Zhong Yuxuan has done for me. I can only cherish the hard-earned happiness in front of me even more.

When we returned to the villa, we were all exhausted. Zhong Yuxuan held me in his arms and comforted me softly, "Don't worry, everything is over."

I nodded and buried my head in his chest, feeling his warm body temperature.

However, this peace did not last long.

The next day, we were awakened by a hurried doorbell ring. Zhong Yuxuan went to open the door, while I was leisurely tidying up my clothes.

"Yuxuan, who is that?" I asked while buttoning my pajamas.

However, what responded to me was a suffocating silence.

I felt a little uneasy and walked quickly to the door, but when I saw the person coming, I felt like I was struck by lightning.

He was a man over fifty years old, wearing a well-fitting suit and with a kind smile on his face, but his expression could not hide the fatigue and vicissitudes of life between his brows.

He looked at me with complicated eyes and his lips trembling slightly. He seemed to have a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start.

"Luo Xue, long time no see." He finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse.

I stood there in a daze, my mind was blank. I didn't know him, but his eyes made me feel strangely familiar, as if there was some kind of connection from the depths of my soul.

"You are..." I asked tentatively, with a barely perceptible tremor in my voice.

He took a deep breath and said slowly: "I am...your biological father."

This sentence exploded in my ears like thunder. My world completely collapsed at this moment, and everything in front of me became blurry.

I looked at him in disbelief, wanting to open my mouth to refute, but I couldn't find any words.

At this time, Zhong Yuxuan, who had been silent all this time, stepped forward, protected me behind him, and stared fiercely at the strange man in front of him, "Who are you? Why are you saying such things?"

The man ignored Zhong Yuxuan's questioning and looked at me again, his eyes full of guilt and pain. "Child, I know it's hard for you to accept it for a while, but what I said is true. Back then, I..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a loud noise.

When we heard the noise, we looked and saw a large number of reporters gathered outside the villa. They were carrying cameras and holding microphones, and they were scrambling to rush in.

"Li Luoxue, do you really have another background?"

"Is this man really your biological father?"

"Will your marriage with Mr. Zhong be affected by this?"

Countless questions bombarded me like bombs, leaving me nowhere to hide. I felt dizzy, my eyes went dark, and I lost consciousness.