There Is Only Hatred Between Us

Three days later, at one of Ming Group's morning meetings, Ming Zhicheng was abruptly escorted away by people from the Overwatch Council.

When Mother Ming came to learn of this news, she fainted on the spot in the Ming family's living room.

By the afternoon, the heads of all of the Ming family's side branches had gathered at the Ming family's villa.

The huge courtyard was filled with people.

Ming Qu let out a sigh of relief as she watched the news unfold in the hospital, as if finally letting go of a long, pent-up burden.

However, she hadn't expected Mother Ming's call so soon.

It was for no other reason besides the fact that Ming Zhicheng was her father, and it would be her responsibility to be present.

It was close to noon when she left the hospital. She had just made her way to the roadside when Ah Jiang pulled over.

"Miss Ming, Sir has asked me to pick you up."

Ming Qu didn't hesitate before getting into the car, but she had no intentions of going back to the Ming family yet.

"To the Overwatch Council."

"Okay."

Not long after, their car was parked outside the Overwatch Council.

Ming Qu asked him to wait for her and walked in herself.

She returned after about half an hour, and her mood seemed to be exceptionally good.

Ah Jiang glanced at her through the rearview mirror. It was difficult not to ask.

Gu Yuzhen called, and he handed a phone over to Ming Qu. At the same time, he finally spoke. "Miss Ming, I've heard that regular people aren't allowed in the Overwatch Council. Who did you meet when you went in?"

Ming Qu only returned his gaze in the rearview mirror before speaking to Gu Yuzhen on the phone.

The topic of their discussion was unknown, but Ming Qu's brows furrowed as she made the occasional sounds of agreement.

After hanging up, she handed the phone back. "Back to the Ming family."

She was now in the Ming family household.

In the living room sat the old master's two younger brothers, as well as their sons and grandsons.

All eyes were fixated on Ming Qu as she entered the house.

Most of them had never seen her before, and those that did had only met her once.

Looking at her now, their expressions seemed uncertain.

Most of them knew of Ming Qu's background, that she was an illegitimate daughter.

Now that Ming Zhicheng had been involved in such an incident, it seemed strange that she had been called back before his own legitimate daughter.

"Qu'er, come and meet your second and third grandfathers, as well as your uncles."

Mother Ming pulled her over to the sofa as she introduced them one by one.

Ming Qu smiled, greeting each of them.

It may have been because they had assumed she was just a little girl who wouldn't be able to handle such a drastic situation, or it may have been for some other reason, but when the topic of Ming Zhicheng was brought up, everyone fell silent.

Mother Ming had been seated next to Ming Qu. Noticing the room's reaction, she looked over slightly.

Ming Qu was well aware. She looked at her before saying bluntly, "Mom, it seems that it was pointless for you to call me back. All the masters and uncles don't look too eager to discuss with a girl like me around."

She stood up as she spoke, turning to look at everyone. "As that's the case, I'll be heading back to the hospital now. There may still be patients waiting for me to perform surgery."

"Ming Qu, you..."

She didn't care if she was embarrassing Mother Ming. Crossing past the sofa, she left the house.

As soon as she had arrived at the courtyard, she stumbled upon Ming Lai, who had just returned with Du Linxi.

The sisters faced each other like enemies.

"Hmph!"

Ming Lai's attitude was hostile. She brushed past her immediately, but Du Linxi paused for a moment.

He wore a navy blue suit. His posture was firm, tall, and mighty. His handsome face carried around a posh air. Even the way that he looked at Ming Qu was unfathomable.

Ming Qu couldn't be bothered to talk to him. She moved away, wanting to leave.

All of a sudden, he opened his mouth and called out, "Ming Qu!"

Ming Qu stomped her foot down as she slowly turned around. Her eyes were hard and full of animosity.

Du Linxi gazed at her with a look of ridicule. He seemed oblivious to the other people in the courtyard.

"What are you doing?"

Ming Qu's face was cold. She swept her gaze across everyone else before finally landing on him.

The man took a step closer, carefully bending over to whisper in her ear. "I'm not doing anything, I just felt like calling your name."

The hair on the back of Ming Qu's neck stood on end. She quickly took a step back before staring him down warily. Her eyes were full of bitter coldness as she spoke. "You've probably forgotten, but there is only hatred between us!"