C69 The Truth Was Revealed the Scumbag Left Completing the Mission

"I was the one who hit him, but he had it coming!" Lin Dong pointed at Lee Mingshan and demanded, "Explain yourself, what's going on?"

Lee Mingshan had been intimidated by Lin Dong and was already terrified. Yet, in Zhang Xinrui's presence, he was reluctant to let go. An exceptional girl like her was a rare find, after all. Moreover, being with Zhang Xinrui could solve his residency issues; becoming a citizen of Jiangyang City would significantly increase his social benefits. Not to mention the long-term advantages, even in the short term, the company would likely prioritize him for promotions. His future seemed bright and promising.

But Lin Dong was watching him like a hawk, ready to report him if he didn't come clean. Then, he wouldn't even be able to maintain the facade he had up until now.

Zhang Xinrui was known for her decisiveness. She confronted the situation head-on, "Is there some bad blood between you and Lee Mingshan? He's dining with me today, and if you're hitting him, you're crossing me! Lin Dong, is that what you want? To lose ten credits?"

Lin Dong didn't mince words, "Lee Mingshan, come clean now!"

With Zhang Xinrui there, Lin Dong didn't feel as assertive. He decided to let Lee Mingshan do the talking.

Upon hearing Lin Dong's command, Lee Mingshan's shoulders jerked. He glanced at Lin Dong, then at Zhang Xinrui, and finally, with a clenched jaw, he confessed, "Ms. Zhang, I've let you down. I'm not the right partner for you. I've been dishonest!"

What? Zhang Xinrui was taken aback. She had never intended to be more than acquaintances with Lee Mingshan, but she had noticed his attentiveness. Whether it was sharing a meal or introducing her to new environments, he seemed to do it effortlessly, displaying a wealth of cultural knowledge. Zhang Xinrui may not have been smitten with such a scholarly gentleman, but she wasn't averse to him either. Yet, hearing Lee Mingshan admit to deceiving her left her feeling a mix of shock and disbelief.

Zhang Xinrui quickly regained her composure.

She demanded, "What's the meaning of this? What have you lied to me about? Out with it!"

Lee Mingshan was extremely reluctant.

He didn't want to shatter the image Zhang Xinrui held of him.

Lin Dong chimed in, "Make it quick. Otherwise, when I blow the whistle on you, it won't be this easy to wrap up!"

Fear flashed in Lee Mingshan's eyes.

With gritted teeth, he stood up, faced Zhang Xinrui, and confessed his true intentions for their relationship.

Upon learning that Lee Mingshan had only been using her as a stepping stone to secure a local residency, Zhang Xinrui was utterly stunned!

She couldn't believe Lee Mingshan had such motives.

Rage surged within her.

Already proud by nature, the realization that she was merely a pawn to someone else deeply wounded her self-esteem!

Then, Lin Dong revealed more of Lee Mingshan's deceitful actions, including swindling money and abandoning his ex-girlfriend.

While being used as a stepping stone had infuriated Zhang Xinrui, learning of his downright scoundrel behavior caused her inner fury to erupt.

Zhang Xinrui detested evil, especially the likes of Lee Mingshan.

Without waiting for an apology or explanation after Lin Dong's revelations, she delivered a resounding slap across his face.

Smack!

Lee Mingshan took the blow squarely, his cheek swelling with the imprint of her fingers.

He collapsed onto the table, his gold-rimmed glasses flung aside.

Pointing at him, Zhang Xinrui seethed, "Get out of my sight!"

Without a word, Lee Mingshan slunk away in disgrace.

With that, Lin Dong's mission to thwart the scheme was accomplished.