The chicken feet in my hand fell onto the table.
I thought I'd seen the darkness of the world, but I never imagined there wasn't just one bad person in the world.
Wanwan." Lu Yanchen looked at me worriedly.
I smiled at him. "Sorry, I just suddenly lost my appetite."
He pulled me to sit next to him and took out a wet wipe to wipe the grease off my fingers.
I stared at the chicken feet in the box. "Actually, we're no different from these chicken feet. In a society where the strong are respected and the weak are bait, we've already become someone else's food before we know it. If you hadn't installed the camera today and accidentally discovered his trick, my mother, Jiang Qing, and I would have been tricked."
Lu Yanchen dropped the wet wipe and reached over to my shoulder, patting it gently. "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Cameras or not, I won't give anyone the chance to hurt you."
His words warmed my heart. Yes, I'm no longer fighting alone in this life. I have him.
Lin Hui's face changed. "Kill Jiang Qing?"
"What? You slept with him for twenty years, and he even developed feelings for you," the man snorted.
Lin Hui quickly put on a flattering expression. "What are you talking about? We drugged him back then, and he never touched me. All these years, he's been obsessed with that little bitch. He pretended to be affectionate with me on the surface, but it was really just to provoke her. If I hadn't used my daughter to keep him hooked, he wouldn't have wanted to come home! Even if he came back, he'd sleep in a separate room from me. From the beginning, I was your woman."
Hearing this news, I was instantly furious.
So Jiang Qing never touched her...
That's impossible. Wasn't it said that Jiang Qing loved them both?
But seeing how lustful Lin Hui looked towards a man just now, it must have been ages since anyone had touched her. "Since you know that, why don't you listen to me?"
Lin Hui said, "Even if I get his fortune and you have a wife and children, do you still want me to live in obscurity for the rest of my life?"
"Didn't I tell you long ago that I had no choice but to get married back then? My company needed cash flow, and you couldn't get more money from Jiang Qing. I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure. You're the only one in my heart. As soon as you get the Jiang family assets, I'll immediately divorce that shrew."
I was ashamed to hear this. It was a blatant lie.
If he didn't love her, would he have had five children with his first wife? Lin Hui believed it. "Are you really willing to marry me?"
He took Lin Hui's hand and said, "Xiaohui, I'll always remember you dropping out of school to support my college education. I've never forgotten your kindness over the years. My biggest regret is not marrying you. Can you fill that regret for me?"
Lin Hui nodded. "Okay, I'll do whatever you say. Once Jiang Qing dies, our family of three can be reunited."
Lu Yanchen and I exchanged glances. "Jiang Zhi is truly not Jiang Qing's child. Jiang Qing is truly pitiful. I thought he had the blessing of two wives, but it turns out neither woman loves him."
"This is the result of greed."
"Since their goal is also to get my mother divorced, I'll lend a hand. I can't wait to see Jiang Qing's expression when he finds out the truth."
Afterwards, Zhou Yuyou transferred 100,000 yuan to Lin Hui.
He even said that if she showed some pity now, it would cause Jiang Qing to feel distressed and further damage their relationship.
In my opinion, he was just being stingy. With his current financial resources, a hundred thousand is just like ten dollars, and he's trying to make it sound so nice.
"Ayan, can you help me check on this Zhou family?"
"No problem, but..."
Lu Yanchen checked the time. "It's getting late, you should go to bed."
In his eyes, my body is too small, so he makes sure I go to bed early and drink milk in the morning.
Those who know me understand that I'm his wife, while those who don't think he's raising a daughter.
But it feels good to be cared for, and I don't feel uncomfortable.
I found a comfortable position in Lu Yanchen's arms, closed my eyes, and fell asleep.
The next day.
I was at the Lu family's house cleaning the old house in preparation for the New Year when I received a call from the Fu family.
As the New Year approaches, the Fu family plans to invite the Lu, Su, and Jiang families for a small gathering, essentially to strengthen their relationships.
Over this period, a considerable rift has developed among the families, but for the sake of their own interests, they must maintain a superficial harmony. Although the killer has confessed to having nothing to do with Jiang Zhi in Su Nanfeng's death, there's still a sense of disconnect between the families.
Jiang Qing deliberately didn't tell Jiang Zhi and only brought his mother with him.
Seeing him carefully supporting his mother, he looked like a handsome man, yet I felt like there was a lush green field above his head.
It's truly tragic!
The daughter he'd loved for so many years turned out to be a bastard, and the mistress actually loved someone else, constantly plotting to seize his wealth.
As for his biological daughter, she'd long since passed away. It's not that there's no retribution, but rather that the time hasn't come yet.
When that day finally arrives, and reckoning arrives, Jiang Qing will pay for all his sins over the years. He had just gotten out of the car when Jiang Zhi arrived uninvited, giving Jiang Qing a headache. "What are you doing here? You thought the previous scene wasn't enough? You're not here for this occasion right now."
Jiang Zhi feigned obedience. "Dad, I know I was wrong. I won't act impulsively again. I'm just afraid you won't want me anymore. I'm not here for Fu Xici."
Jiang Qing snorted coldly and inquired about her hand injury. Seeing Jiang Zhi was much more docile today, I felt my painstaking efforts to reveal the news of the Fu family banquet were worthwhile. I hoped she wouldn't let me down.
I looked away and helped Mom leave. "Let's go, Mom."
Mom didn't bother to watch their father-daughter affection; she'd seen it for years.
These days, she'd been lying down, and a walk outside was a welcome relief.
She wasn't disturbed by Jiang Zhi's presence.
Little did she know, this was all I had planned. At the corner of the garden, Rong Huaixu emerged from behind the rockery. He gazed at my mother from afar, his eyes filled with pity and longing, and whispered, "Xiao Lan."
"You, why are you here?" My mother instinctively began to step back.
I reminded her, "Mom, Uncle Rong just wanted to talk to you. I'll help you keep an eye on Jiang Qing." Rong Huaixu stopped three steps away from my mother. She felt uneasy, but couldn't resist the affectionate gaze of her lover.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
I stepped back and called Shen Ji over.
"Brother Ji, I'm afraid I have to trouble you for something."
"Madam, please tell me."
My pupils darkened. "Please tell Jiang Zhi that Su Ning'an is pregnant with Lu Shiyan's child."