Chapter 60: I Simply Don't Want to Marry You

Immediately, an elderly man in a white lab coat and glasses walked out slowly.

Chu Mengyao introduced him triumphantly, "I specifically invited Professor Song from the Great Xia renowned Appraisal Center, and he is here exclusively for your matter."

Chu Mengyao had gone to great lengths to invite this heavyweight figure. To align with Zhao Qiang's plan, she had utilized various connections and channels early on, investing significant human and material resources before finally persuading Professor Song to come.

He was a renowned professor at DNA testing institutions, a man of great virtue and prestige, whom money alone could usually not buy.

Before long, quite a few people recognized Professor Song's identity at a glance.

"It really is Professor Song! He is an authoritative figure in the field of forensics and appraisal in our Great Xia!"

"With Professor Song here, fraud is utterly impossible."

"After all, who would treat their lifetime reputation as a child's play? It seems Miss Chu is truly confident."

Zhang Zihao's expression grew increasingly ugly, veins bulging on his forehead. He never expected that Chu Mengyao would actually be able to bring Professor Song here.

Feigning composure, he spoke loudly, "Hmph, so what if it's Professor Song? I haven't done anything, and no one can frame me!"

Professor Song cleared his throat and said with a stern expression, "Everyone, I respect only science and facts here, and no one need attempt any deception. I stake my career and reputation on this."

Chu Mengyao looked at Zhang Zihao, her eyes filled with provocation, "Zhang Zihao, let's begin then, and see how much longer you can keep up that stubborn act."

"Professor Song, if I may ask, using the latest appraisal technology and instruments, can the results be released today?"

Chu Mengyao had known beforehand; she was merely asking a question to which she already knew the answer, all to exert further pressure.

"Miss Chu, we are using the world's most advanced instruments, and the results can be produced within an hour."

Professor Song explained earnestly, "The entire process is conducted by the instruments; there is no room for human intervention whatsoever."

These words were undoubtedly a pair of resounding slaps to Zhang Zihao's face, making it flush and pale alternately.

"I never imagined that our Great Xia's scientific technology had advanced to such a level."

Zhao Qiang deliberately joked, "Doesn't this leave those cuckolds with nowhere to hide?"

"In other words, there is simply no possibility of fakery?"

Chu Mengyao asked with her arms crossed and an amused look, her gaze fixed intently on Zhang Zihao.

"It is impossible to falsify unless the machine malfunctions."

Professor Song shook his head, following up on Chu Mengyao's remark.

The corners of Chu Mengyao's lips curled up into a triumphant smile as she asked, "Zhang Zihao, can we begin now?"

"It's only an hour anyway. I suppose the guests don't mind sparing this hour, and everyone is likely willing to wait for the results."

Chu Mengyao deliberately raised her voice so that everyone present could hear her clearly.

"Since you have a clear conscience, go ahead and take the test!"

The reason Chu Mengyao asked this publicly was to strip Zhang Zihao of any lingering hope.

She had already calculated that Zhang Zihao would never take the test, which was effectively forcing him to call off the engagement.

Compared to the Zhang family calling off the marriage, Zhang Zihao cared far more about the family's honor and his future position as head of the household.

Once he completely lost face, he truly wouldn't be able to survive in Imperial City anymore.

Gritting his teeth, Zhang Zihao snapped, "Chu Mengyao, don't go too far! This is clearly your conspiracy!"

Chu Mengyao sneered, "A conspiracy? Who is playing dirty behind the scenes know it in their own hearts. Today, this paternity test, you will take it whether you want to or not!"

Zhang Zihao glared at Chu Mengyao, his heart filled with fury.

This woman was truly driving him to a dead end today.

Caught between the two of them, he had been completely unprepared and failed to react in time.

He couldn't handle this; he simply couldn't handle this.

At this moment, the only thing he wanted to do was to leave immediately, as this place was not safe for long.

"Grandpa Chu, are you really just going to let Mengyao run amok?"

His face turning livid, Zhang Zihao shouted at Elder Chu, his eyes filled with incomprehension.

Chu Mengyao had driven him to such a desperate pass, yet why wasn't this old man stepping up to put in a good word for him?

One had to know that Elder Chu had always favored him.

"Uncle Chu, my father was a brother who went through life and death with you back then!"

Zhang Hongye stepped forward once more, attempting to leverage this profound bond to sway Elder Chu.

His expression was eager, his tone practically pleading, "Can't you look at that friendship and help Zihao, and not let Mengyao be so willful and reckless?"

For a moment, everyone cast their gazes unanimously toward Elder Chu.

To everyone's astonishment, Elder Chu was currently playing happily with his great-granddaughter, a gentle and kind smile on his face, seemingly paying no attention to the tense standoff unfolding here.

Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Elder Chu was tacitly approving of Chu Mengyao's actions.

If it weren't a frame-up, proving one's innocence would suffice. There was no need to make such a huge fuss, yet Zhang Zihao stubbornly refused to prove his innocence.

No matter who looked at this, it was hard to believe what he was saying was true.

Elder Chu's actions had already given plenty of face to the Zhang family.

Zhao Qiang never expected that his daughter would be of such great help today.

Little Peach had tied up the main force; otherwise, there was no telling how many detours they would have had to make today.

"Fine. Chu Mengyao, I know you don't want to marry me, but you shouldn't resort to plotting behind the scenes just to humiliate me!"

Before everyone present, Zhang Zihao's voice trembled as he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"Tell me honestly, are you and Zhao Qiang in this together?"

Zhang Zihao glared with wide-open eyes, staring fixedly at Chu Mengyao.

Faced with the interrogation, Chu Mengyao stopped pretending altogether.

With her long legs, she walked step by step right up to Zhang Zihao, her gaze completely devoid of fear. "Zhang Zihao, that's right, it's just as you see it."

"I simply refuse to marry someone like you. Even if it's an arranged marriage between our two families, I won't marry you."

Chu Mengyao raised her voice, resolute and powerful, "You asked if Zhao Qiang and I colluded to orchestrate all of this."

"I'm telling you, yes, the two of us colluded. So what? What can you possibly do to me?"

Her eyes were filled with provocation. "I was right there when you threatened him that day, and your business with Liu Ruyan is none of my concern."

"But if you want to marry me, please take the paternity test to prove your innocence. Even if I don't like you, I will still marry you."

Chu Mengyao's lengthy declaration echoed through the Chu family's grand hall. She was overwhelmingly domineering, completely disregarding Zhang Zihao's extremely unsightly complexion.

"Chu Mengyao, you are utterly unreasonable!"

Zhang Zihao roared, his eyes wide-eyed. "To avoid marrying me, you've actually resorted to such despicable means! You've stopped at nothing!"

"Despicable means?"

Chu Mengyao sneered, the laughter full of mockery. "Compared to what you did to me four years ago, what is this? Zhang Zihao, don't think I'm unaware of your dirty tricks!"

Seeing this, Zhang Hongye quickly intervened, "Mengyao, let's not argue anymore. Let's talk things over peacefully and not ruin the harmony between our two families. We are all prominent figures with reputations, and making such a scene benefits no one."

"Harmony?"

Chu Mengyao turned her head and glared fiercely at Zhang Hongye. "Your Zhang family pulls stunt like this, and you still talk about harmony? How do you even have the face to mention harmony here?"

"Talking so much nonsense, and after all that talk, you still don't dare!"

Chu Mengyao scoffed, her eyes filled with utter disdain.

A man who dared not take responsibility for his actions was the one she despised most in this lifetime.

"Who says I don't dare?!"

Veins bulged on Zhang Zihao's neck as the words slipped uncontrollably from his mouth.