Chapter 5: The Dead Are Supreme

Just as He Hongjie was about to speak, Yan Wenxiu sternly shouted, "No way! Today is the joyous day of Xiaoxiao and Su Tu's engagement. Hong Jie, you need to decide -- do you want me and Xiaoxiao or He Tong? There's no way to have both in this world, there never has been."

If Tong Zhen hadn't died, He Hongjie would still be torn between her and Tong Zhen, and she would still be He Hongjie's secret lover, kept hidden in a place devoid of light.

In the end, it was she who made the decision for He Hongjie.

She pursued what she wanted relentlessly, which is why she has become a prestigious lady of high society today, her daughter Xiaoxiao a renowned lady in the upper class, and a shining queen in the entertainment circle.

It was she who plotted everything to get to where she is today.

Years ago, she had managed to get rid of Tong Zhen, and today she could just as perfectly fend off He Tong.

He Hongjie's heart leaned towards Wen Xiu when faced with her tear-filled eyes.

He had fallen in love with Wen Xiu in his youth, and after Tong Zhen's death, he naturally married Wen Xiu. He had given Wen Xiu everything she wanted over the years, he never had the heart to refuse her.

He Hongjie regained his ruthlessness on the business field, staring at Tong Gui without a shred of warmth. "Tong Tong, please leave. Today is Xiaoxiao's engagement day, I can't let you ruin her happiness, don't push me into a corner."

He could not bear to see his beloved wife and daughter wronged, not even for his other daughter.

Tong Gui was not surprised by He Hongjie's answer.

From the moment she was driven out of He family home, she understood what kind of person He Hongjie was. Although He Hongjie is Xiaoxiao's father, he is not hers.

The silent observer, Su Tu, suddenly spoke up." I thought regardless of past grievances, respect for the deceased should come first. As this lady said, the engagement can be postponed, but a funeral is a serious matter and cannot be easily rescheduled."

As the prospective groom spoke, the faces of He Hongjie's family changed.

Others began to whisper to each other, surprised to see Su Tu siding with a stranger and heiress of the He family.

Did this mean Su Tu was going back on his engagement?

Tong Gui looked towards Su Tu, meeting his obscure and unreadable gaze.

Su Tu stepped aside, giving Tong Gui space, his gaze fixed on Tong Gui's profile, "Miss He, please continue!"

No matter how he looked at her, she resembled that person so much.

Tong Gui lightly curved her lips, "Thank you, Mr. Su. However, My surname is Tong, not He."

The moment she was driven out of the He family, she had abandoned the surname "He."

"If Miss He needs any help, please let me know. I will help as much as I can." As Su Tu spoke, he moved closer to Tong Gui, intending to get a clearer look.

Tong Gui subtly stepped back, "Polite of you!"

With a wave of her hand, the funeral procession continued as before.

Watching Tong Gui's retreating figure, Su Tu's gaze deepens.

The engagement ceremony was indefinitely postponed due to Tong Gui's arrival.

Although the guests wanted to stay and watch the drama, they couldn't find a better excuse to do so.

However, this incident at the He family was bound to become a hot topic, especially since Su Tu postponed the engagement ceremony for a sudden arrival to the He family's fortune, sparking people's wild imagination.

Su Tu didn't stay at the He family's for too long. As soon as he left, Xiaoxiao, who had been holding back for a long time, confronted Tong Gui, "Did you do this on purpose?!"