A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return
chapter-788

Pei Ziheng looked at her for a long time.

He spat out one sentence. “You still owe me.”

Xia Ling felt as if a thorn was lodged in her heart. She remembered that when she was younger, he held her hand and brought her out of the orphanage. He promised her a happy life. Who would’ve thought that this would happen?

In the end, they gradually grew distant.

She took a few steps forward, stood beside her beloved man, and looked up at Pei Ziheng. “We were already done a long time ago.” After that, she held Li Lei firmly and decisively.

Pei Ziheng’s gaze fell on their interlocked hands. With a mysterious expression, he left.

Everyone knew that this was not the end. Pei Ziheng was not the type of person to let go of people easily. Perhaps his anger just now was enough to eliminate everyone.

Many staff members were brought over by Feng Kun and they all belonged to Imperial Entertainment. At this time, as they looked at their chairman walk out in a depressed mood, they couldn’t help but ask Feng Kun worriedly, “Producer Feng, are we still going to continue the shoot?”

“Of course! Why would we stop it?” His voice was calm and stable.

He knew their concerns. The Pei Family was notorious for seeking revenge for the smallest grievance. Especially Pei Ziheng, who ensured that those who offended him suffered. However, Xia Ling was different. She was the only one who could challenge his authority and continue to live a good life. She was special.

Feng Kun clapped his hands. “Everyone, disperse to do your jobs.”

The crowd then left in all directors like wild animals and returned back to their jobs.

The venue props were prepared. Xia Ling arrived at the venue wearing a gorgeous dress. She faced the camera and the shoot began. Perhaps it was the small squabble she had just now, but she just couldn’t calm down. She was very irritated and could not get into the state for shooting. After the director shouted for the fourth time, she said, “I’m sorry. I need to take a break.”

Phoenix Down Corporation was hers, and she was also the investor.

If the person who was paying them wanted to rest, who would dare to defy her?

The director cooperated and paused the shooting for a while. He even thoughtfully asked someone to give her mineral water.

Xia Ling took it and went to rest in a quiet, unoccupied corner. Her mind was in a mess. This was incredulous to her because she usually could transition into a serious state for shooting.

She took a sip of water.

“Xiao Ling.” A man walked towards her and knelt down.

She turned around and saw Li Lei’s face close to hers. “I’m in a bad mood.” Before she could think, she blurted this out, and even she was shocked.

Li Lei’s voice was very gentle. “Because of Pei Ziheng?”

She lowered her eyes and stared at the small label on the mineral water for a long time before saying, “Shaohui suffered too much in Blissful Paradise. Your grandpa, Pei Ziheng… This was the cause of two conspirators, and they did not receive any punishment.”

Li Lei’s eyes darkened. Was that why Xiao Ling was upset?

“Actually…” He hesitated for a while before saying, “Didn’t you notice that Pei Ziheng was walking a little strangely? I hired people to beat him up, and he’s not fully recovered yet from the broken bones.” After finding out that Pei Ziheng colluded with Old Master Li to harm Shaohui, Li Lei did not hesitate. He wanted to look for Pei Ziheng personally and beat him up himself.

However, he was worried that Xia Ling would be worried, so he did not tell her about it.

Even though he was speaking now, he did not tell her that he was the one who did it and pushed the responsibility on his subordinates.

He was very harsh and Pei Ziheng did not hold back either. Although he broke Pei Ziheng’s bones, he suffered some serious injuries and was still in a little pain.

Xia Ling was surprised. “You hired people to beat him up?”

Li Lei was a little embarrassed. “I initially wanted to dislocate one of his hands, but I was worried that you would feel sorry for him.”

Xia Ling replied, “You should’ve done it!”

Li Lei nodded. “Then I will fight with him again. This time, I won’t make any concessions.”

Xia Ling sighed. “Forget it. I’m not being serious.” Although she hated Pei Ziheng, she couldn’t bear to break his hand or leg when it came to seeking revenge. She still felt indebted to him because he adopted her and was her life savior for a long time. Hate and love were too entangled in this situation.

Unconsciously, she tightened her grip around the mineral water bottle. “So what if you just remove one of his hands? Pei Ziheng never cared about something like that.” He was cruel towards others but worse to himself. He was a cruel devil-like man that could not be defeated by a few injuries.

Li Lei said, “I thought so too.”

She fell silent. Her heart was empty and she was filled with resentment that she did not know how to vent.

Li Lei looked at her warmly. “Xiao Ling, you have to be happy. Your happiness is the best revenge.”

Xia Ling was startled. Wasn’t that true? If she could be happy after leaving that demon and not even look at him again, it was probably that man’s worst nightmare…

She would be happy.

And get the best revenge possible.

However, she was in low spirits. She understood why she was uneasy. For a long time, she and Shaohui endured hardship and made compromises while the people who pushed her to this extent lived peacefully. Every one of them was rich and healthy.

She turned around and asked Li Lei, “What about your grandpa? After harming Shaohui, do you think he can be let off?”

Li Lei remembered those days when they were on the cruise. Shaohui couldn’t sleep well at night. He did not let others turn the light off and stuck to him in fear… Such a small child had so many nightmares and endured so much pain.

“I will give you an explanation for this.” Li Lei said.

“What explanation?” Xia Ling said with flagging interest. “Make him apologize? Do you think an understatement of an apology can make up for the danger and scars? Li Lei, he’s your grandpa. I don’t believe you can break his limbs.”

Li Lei replied, “It won’t just be an apology.”

She lifted her head and looked at him.

However, he did not answer her doubts. He only touched her soft hair. “Just wait and see.”

Somewhat unwillingly, she nodded. However, her heart was still empty. She started to think of her child again. She missed that small figure. Was he doing alright living with his uncle? When exactly could she take her child home from his uncle’s home?

With a head full of thoughts, her next shoots were not very smooth. However, with the experience that she accumulated over the years, she completed the job at a high level.

When it was time to wrap up, Feng Kun said to her, “Xiao Ling, you need to rest well.”

She replied, “I know.”

She got on Li Lei’s car and he drove her back to her villa.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, he stayed in the villa to accompany her. They ate dinner together and went to bed. This time, nothing happened except for the fact that she slept peacefully in his arms. With her head on his chest, she listened to his strong yet calm heartbeat and drifted off to sleep.

When she woke up the next day, the servant was knocking on the door. “Miss Ye and Mr. Li, Old Master Li is here.”