She was unwilling at first, but that person tormented her severely and also took her innocence. It was only then that she sought out Tao Lengshuang in her anger.
"This servant saw that person for the first time. He wore a veil the entire time, but he knew martial arts. According to him, he is the master's capable assistant."
After listening, Tao Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi understood Zhou Wenxing's scheme. Zhou Wenxing was testing them.
Mo Lingxi ordered the hidden guards to take the maid away for processing. He said to Tao Lengshuang, "Zhou Wenxing is testing us on one hand, and deliberately eliminating the visible spies on the other."
"Without these spies, it will be much harder for us to investigate his affairs again."
Tao Lengshuang thought of another problem: "This means Zhou Wenxing has already made other arrangements in secret, waiting for the right moment to act."
Mo Lingxi nodded slowly and cautioned, "Be careful recently. Take more people with you when you go out. Zhou Wenxing's targets are you and our adoptive parents."
"I will make proper arrangements for our adoptive parents, so you don't need to worry."
Tao Lengshuang also told Mo Lingxi to be careful, pondering what Zhou Wenxing would do next. What this person wanted most was to obtain their adoptive mother.
Therefore, Zhou Wenxing would start with their adoptive mother!
She discussed this with Mo Lingxi: "If it were you, how would you try to obtain our adoptive mother without being found out?"
Mo Lingxi thought for a moment: "Thinking from Zhou Wenxing's perspective, he would deliberately let us know he is involved, but we couldn't find evidence, nor could we find where our adoptive mother is."
"If I were Zhou Wenxing, I would design a plan to abduct our adoptive mother. This method is simple yet most effective."
The two discussed how to resolve Zhou Wenxing as quickly as possible, while also guarding against him making a move on Madam Sheng.
Meanwhile, Madam Sheng took Xiao Feng to the inn where Zhou Wenxing was. When the grandmother and grandson arrived, Zhou Wenxing happened to be walking out of a private room.
The moment Zhou Wenxing saw Madam Sheng, he was rooted to the spot. He stared at her obsessively. She had become even more beautiful since they last met.
Seeing this, Madam Sheng smiled gently and asked Xiao Feng, "Doesn't Xiao Feng want to eat the roast duck from this restaurant? Shall we buy one and eat it in the private room?"
Xiao Feng nodded obediently and said in a childish voice, "I'll listen to Grandma. Grandma, shall we bring roast duck back for Daddy and Mommy?"
Madam Sheng took his hand and, led by a waiter, walked towards the private room. "Xiao Feng, if you say we should bring some, then we will."
As she passed Zhou Wenxing, she frowned displeasantly, "Lord Zhou, why are you looking at me like that?"
Zhou Wenxing quickly composed himself, but his hands trembled with excitement. "Please forgive me, Madam Sheng. I was surprised you brought a child out. This must be your grandson, what a cute child."
"I came out to socialize without bringing a suitable gift. I will make it up to you next time."
This child carries General Sheng's bloodline; he must be dealt with.
Madam Sheng had just said it was unnecessary when she heard Xiao Feng say something that angered her greatly.
"Grandma, this person looked at me with a very, very scary, like he wanted to kill me, look."
Madam Sheng and the people around them looked, and they saw the look Zhou Wenxing had failed to retract.
"Why is Lord Zhou looking at a child with a murderous gaze? This child hasn't done anything."
"Didn't you see how Lord Zhou was looking at Madam Sheng just now? Tsk tsk tsk, that look was like looking at a beloved. I guess if there weren't so many people here, who knows what Lord Zhou would have done."
"That scary? But Lord Zhou doesn't need to look at a child like that. The child hasn't done anything wrong."
Zhou Wenxing forced a hypocritical smile. "Little brother, you misunderstand. I encountered something just now, and I wasn't looking at you like that."
Xiao Feng shrunk behind Madam Sheng, looking scared. "Grandma, Xiao Feng is scared."
"Lord Zhou, you owe me an explanation for this." Madam Sheng protected Xiao Feng and glared at Zhou Wenxing.
Zhou Wenxing was almost mesmerized again. His heart pounded, wishing he could possess Madam Sheng right now. Even in anger, Qi Shi was so beautiful and captivating.
She was indeed the woman he had set his sights on.
He bowed apologetically. "I apologize to Madam Sheng and the little brother for the misunderstanding. It was my fault. I apologize to both of you here."
Madam Sheng sneered, "Lord Zhou, you are quite amusing. To treat my grandson like this, and it's over with just an apology?"
"If I hadn't been here, who knows what you might have done to a child. My grandson is meeting you for the first time."
The people around agreed with Madam Sheng. "It is indeed strange for Lord Zhou to be like this when meeting this child for the first time. But Madam Sheng is right. If one can be like this to a child they meet for the first time, who knows what they might do."
Zhou Wenxing couldn't bear to be angry with Madam Sheng. In his opinion, it was all Xiao Feng's fault, this little brat. He maintained a sincere apology on his face.
"Yes, yes, Madam Sheng is absolutely right."
Madam Sheng snorted in annoyance, "I really dislike people like you. Unlike my husband, when he admits a mistake, he admits it sincerely, not by saying it's all my fault or anything like that."
"Furthermore, my husband would never treat a child like this, and he is kind to everyone."
Zhou Wenxing's veins bulged on his face. He barely managed to suppress the urge to kill Xiao Feng. "Madam Sheng is right. I, a mere mortal, cannot compare to General Sheng."
Good, good, good. Sheng Tianchun, that scoundrel, dared to slander him like this in front of Qi Shi. He would surely torment him severely.
Madam Sheng left with a remark about him being spineless, not even comparable to a single hair of her husband, and then took Xiao Feng into the private room.
Zhou Wenxing stood there stiffly for a long time, his eyes filled with malice and killing intent.
When Madam Sheng and Xiao Feng finished their meal and left the private room, Zhou Wenxing was nowhere to be seen. However, Madam Sheng learned from the hidden guards that Zhou Wenxing had stood outside the private room for a long time, his expression extremely grim.
Madam Sheng became more vigilant, holding Xiao Feng's hand as they walked out. She had provoked Zhou Wenxing so much today; with that person's disposition, he might make a move. She had to be careful.
As soon as the grandmother and grandson left the inn, they were stopped by several people.
"Grandma, it's the Tao family!" Xiao Feng protected his grandmother and glared at the Tao family members indignantly. "What are you here for? Leave quickly, or I'll tell my Mommy."
The Tao family was very afraid of Tao Lengshuang, which was why they hadn't sought out Tao Lengshuang again.
"Xiao Feng, we are not here to cause trouble." Tao Fangfang looked at Madam Sheng with greedy, envious, and jealous eyes. Is this what a noble lady looks like? She's dressed so well.
Soon, she would be like this too.
Although Xiao Feng was young, he had suffered many times at the Tao family's hands and knew their nature very well, so he didn't believe a word they said.
"Are you trying to trick my Grandma out of her money?"
Before the Tao family could say anything, he turned to Madam Sheng. "Grandma, don't believe them. They are very, very bad. They often hit and scold Mommy and Xiao Feng, and they even want to kill us."