Chapter 342: Making a Fool of Oneself

Ma Chulong did not feel that this was taking shortcuts; after all, a family's foundation was also a part of one's strength.

Su Yan revealed a look of understanding. No wonder he was so confident about the match against Ma Chulan; so this was the source of his confidence.

Kong Yueqing also quickly realized this problem, a terrifying expression appearing on her face.

"Ma Chulan, you cheated!"

Her angry curses were intended to be heard clearly by everyone.

Ma Chulan gave her a contemptuous smile. "It is your own lack of skill."

Kong Yueqing's chest heaved violently with rage, wishing she could tear her into ten thousand pieces immediately.

However, most of the talismans she had brought had already been used, and she still could not harm Ma Chulan in the slightest.

With the match at this point, the outcome was almost decided.

"How embarrassing!"

Kong Nian threw out a cold remark and walked away with an air of indifference.

Kong Xiang also did not spare Kong Yueqing another glance, quickly following in Kong Nian's footsteps.

Kong Yueling's panicked gaze shifted between the departing group and the losing her composure, Kong Yueqing, unsure whether to stay or leave.

Gan Hua let out a long sigh and also withdrew from the crowd.

His departure immediately prompted Ruan Tao and Kong Yueling to make their decisions.

Just a few seconds after the Kong family members had all left, Kong Yueqing was severely injured by a talisman unleashed by Ma Chulan.

"Pfft!"

Blood sprayed out.

Ma Chulan did not press her advantage and stopped immediately.

They were only competing for a win or loss; she would not kill Kong Yueqing in front of so many people.

"I won."

Ma Chulan looked triumphantly at the pale-faced Kong Yueqing, her eyes filled with nothing but disdain.

Compared to her injury, the result of the defeat was even harder for Kong Yueqing to accept.

"Ma Chulan! I will kill you!"

At this moment, she truly wanted to kill.

However, Ma Chulong gave her no chance to continue, stepping forward in large strides to protect Ma Chulan.

Zhou Li followed closely behind, coming to stand between the two.

"Senior Sister Kong, it was merely a casual spar. We are all friends; for my sake, let's end today's matter here, shall we?"

This farce should come to an end.

Kong Yueqing panted heavily, seeing that everyone had chosen Ma Chulan's side, causing her blood to surge once again.

Her pleading eyes searched the crowd for the figures of Kong Xiang, Gan Hua, and the others.

She was being bullied by the Ma family like this—how could they just stand by and watch?!

But when she confirmed that they had actually already left, her entire being felt as if it were being consumed by rage.

Without the Kong family backing her, she would be unable to deal with these two siblings no matter what.

Ma Chulan felt immense satisfaction watching her terrifying expression and deliberately raised her voice to ask, "Kong Yueqing, that room is mine now, isn't it?"

Kong Yueqing ground her teeth. Under the gaze of eyes that were either mocking or contemptuous, she lowered her eyelids and left as quickly as possible.

She truly could not stay here for even another second.

Ma Chulan's wanton laughter rang out from behind her.

Kong Yueqing felt she had suffered an ultimate humiliation; a surging hatred flooded her heart, crazily striking at her sanity time and time again.

"Little sister, are you happy now?" Ma Chulong interrupted Ma Chulan's laughter. Although he sounded helpless, his gaze toward her was full of indulgence.

Ma Chulan immediately became gentle and lovely, intimately clinging to his arm.

"Brother, I didn't provoke her first this time. But before we actually fought, I really thought she would have some real skill; it turns out it was all just bluffing."

Ma Chulan was in a good mood and did not make any effort to lower her voice.

Regarding the struggle between the Ma and Kong families, the others were merely watching the spectacle; no one expressed any stance.

Even Zhou Li merely greeted them before instructing everyone to hurry back to their rooms to rest.

Ma Chulan pulled Ma Chulong over to Su Yan, waiting expectantly for Su Yan's evaluation.

"Su Yan, I performed quite well just now, right?"

Su Yan smiled slightly. "Not bad."

Ma Chulan's smile grew even more brilliant, as if Su Yan's recognition brought her even more joy than Ma Chulong's.

After composing her expression, Su Yan said seriously, "However, Kong Yueqing is not a magnanimous person. You made her lose face so publicly today; you must be extra cautious of her in the future."

She had seen it clearly just now; the hatred Kong Yueqing displayed was not fake.

The current Ma Chulan did not take Kong Yueqing seriously at all. "With that tiny bit of skill she has, what kind of trouble could she possibly cause?"

Although Ma Chulan did not take Su Yan's words to heart, Ma Chulong did.

"It is easy to dodge a visible spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. Su Yan is right; it is precisely these kinds of petty people who will stab you in the back."

Su Yan nodded to him; it was good that he understood her meaning.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Su Yan, we are in the same room tonight." Ma Chulan proactively ended the topic, turning to pull Su Yan toward the room she had won.

Originally, these rooms were indeed all the same, but now that she had snatched it from Kong Yueqing, it felt exceptionally good.

In contrast to their happiness, at this moment, Kong Yueqing burst directly into Kong Nian's room.

Not only was Kong Xiang there, but Gan Hua, Ruan Tao, and Kong Yueling were all present as well.

They were discussing something before she entered, and the atmosphere was heavy.

Because of her intrusion, even the air seemed to freeze.

"Uncle, how could you treat me like this?"

Kong Yueqing's voice trembled, her first words being an angry interrogation.

Kong Xiang's face was so grim it could drip water. Instead of addressing her grievance, he barked sternly, "Kong Yueqing, do you still not know where you went wrong?"

Kong Yueqing's hands, hanging at her sides, clenched into tight fists, and the veins on her forehead and neck bulged faintly.

"I did nothing wrong! Ma Chulan provoked me first. I did all this for the sake of the Kong family's reputation!"

She spoke the last half of the sentence with extraordinary force, roaring with all her strength.

Kong Nian watched her coldly, showing no intention of speaking.

Kong Xiang was enough to handle such matters.

Kong Yueling, Gan Hua, and Ruan Tao had extremely complex expressions, all appearing as if they wanted to speak but held back.

Kong Yueling even kept making eye signals to Kong Yueqing, wanting her to calm down and stop talking.

But how could the current Kong Yueqing possess any normal, rational thought?

Kong Xiang took a step, walking toward Kong Yueqing one step at a time.

Kong Yueqing's resentful gaze stared fixedly at him.

She had to get a reasonable explanation; otherwise, once she returned, she would definitely tell her father about this incident.

When he was only two steps away from her, Kong Xiang stopped.

Kong Yueqing pursed her lips tightly, her indignant gaze staring him down directly.

She was not convinced.

Everyone thought Kong Xiang should reason with Kong Yueqing, but to their surprise, in the next second, Kong Xiang delivered a harsh slap to Kong Yueqing's face!

(End of Chapter)