"So, what are you planning to do?" Chi Sanyue's eyes glittered with a mischievous light. "How about… we eliminate them before they can make trouble!"
The Ming family was in a state where a single push would topple them, a gentle breeze would scatter them.
If Ming Zheng so much as lifted a finger.
The Ming family would be utterly finished.
Ming Zheng braced herself against Chi Sanyue’s head as it nudged closer again, gently pushing her aside.
Then, she sat down beside Chi Xian, her eyes languid, a slight curl to her lips, "No, letting them finish now isn't enough."
Struggling desperately in despair.
Thinking they saw hope.
Only to feel even more hopeless.
That would be more fun.
Ming Zheng's first "despair" was about to be delivered to the Ming family: "President Fu told me that the matter of Ming Zhirou stealing my creations has already been taken to court."
"It won't be long before the court summons arrives at the Ming family."
Her lips, as red as blooming poppies, radiated a captivating beauty.
Chi Sanyue's eyes immediately brightened.
She clapped her hands together enthusiastically, "Well done!"
-
A low-key luxury car stopped in front of a villa in the outskirts of Xiadu.
A man, dressed in black trousers and a white shirt, around forty years old, alighted from the car.
He stood before the villa, his gaze fixed on it for a few seconds.
Then, he turned his head towards the back seat of the luxury car, "Aren't you getting out?"
Ming Zhirou, who had been waiting for the man to open the car door for her, bit her lower lip, feeling indignant and resentful.
But she still obediently opened the door herself and stepped out.
She scanned her surroundings.
The suburban area was rather remote and exceptionally quiet.
It seemed there was only this one villa within a ten-mile radius.
Ming Zhirou's heart tightened nervously, and she cautiously raised her head to look at the man, "Wh-where is this place?"
Although the man was over forty, his face was filled with the charm of a mature man, very handsome and refined.
However, the man's legs were wrapped in thick bandages.
He held a crutch in one hand, looking somewhat disheveled.
The last time they met…
This man's legs seemed to have been fine?
Yes.
This was not the first time Ming Zhirou had met this man.
But it was only the second time.
The previous time, she had spent a lot of money to find out the Chi family's address and specifically went there, wanting to make an impression on Chi Xian, to catch his eye, and to marry into "the clouds," ascending to heaven in one step.
But that time.
Because of Ming Zheng, she suffered immense humiliation. As she angrily left,
On the way out of the Chi family's residence, she encountered this man.
At that time, this man said…
That he was the one who sold her the Chi family's address.
Because he was a member of the Chi family.
That day, he told her quite a lot. He also said…
That the Ming family would not be her ultimate destination.
Do not bet your future on the Ming family.
Indeed, everything he said turned out to be true.
The Ming family was truly not worthy of her betting her future on.
For the Ming family, her future was of no consequence.
It was merely because of Ming Zheng's status as a master of *zheng* music.
Her second elder brother, who had always doted on her, treated her with such an attitude.
Clearly, she was also a victim in the entire incident.
She was also played by that shrew Ming Zheng!
But the Ming family considered it her fault.
And they were going to push her out to Wang Quanshan!
This reminded her of the last time…
When Ming Zheng offended the young master of the Song family, who was also one of the four great families.
At that time, the Ming family, just like they were pushing her out to Young Master Wang now, had pushed Ming Zheng towards the young master of the Song family.
Was this karma?
Ming Zhirou found it utterly ironic.
So, when she was lost and dejected, fleeing from the Ming family, not knowing where to go.
This man appeared before her and asked…
"Do you want to break free from the Ming family and reclaim your own radiance?"
Yes.
Of course, Ming Zhirou wanted to.
How could she not want to?
But…
After leaving the Ming family, she was nothing.
But this man said…
He was the true heir of the Chi family.
It was Chi Xian, that thief, that bastard, who had stolen his position as head of the family.
Chi Xian was not of the direct Chi family bloodline at all, and he was not worthy of being the head of the Chi family.
Therefore, as long as Ming Zhirou cooperated with him and helped him reclaim the Chi family from Chi Xian.
He promised to let Ming Zhirou marry into the Chi family.
Ming Zhirou agreed without a second thought.
It was only after following this man to the villa in the suburbs.
That Ming Zhirou belatedly realized…
She had actually gotten into a strange man's car like this.
What if he lied to her?
That man's strength was superior to hers.
In this desolate wilderness.
If he really did something to her, she would be utterly powerless to resist.
As if sensing Ming Zhirou's thoughts, the man… who was also Chi Xian's uncle, Chi Zonghan, smirked with contempt, "Don't worry, I have no interest in you."
Ming Zhirou's face immediately flushed red.
Although this statement put her at ease,
It sounded awkward and embarrassing no matter how she heard it.
She bit her lip forcefully, took a deep breath, and looked up at the man before her, "Why… do you think I can help you?"
What capability did she possess to help him reclaim the position of head of the Chi family?
Chi Zonghan chuckled.
Of course, it was because… she was easy to fool.
Chi Zonghan said verbally, "Because of Ming Zheng."
Ming Zhirou's expression shifted from embarrassment to anger.
Just hearing Ming Zheng's name.
She could not control her emotions.
"That's it…"
Chi Zonghan looked at Ming Zhirou's expression with satisfaction, "Do you know, your current expression is very alluring."
He reached out his hand towards her chin.
Ming Zhirou instinctively flinched back.
But a surge of pride welled up in her heart.
He had just said he wasn't interested in her.
And now he was still falling for her charm?
Chi Zonghan was not angered; he retracted his hand, "Remember the hatred you feel towards Ming Zheng now. What I need is your relationship with Ming Zheng, with the Ming family, and… this hatred for Ming Zheng."
"I have a way to get you back into the Ming family, and to… step on Ming Zheng again."
-
While the Ming family was in dire straits.
Ming Zheng had, at this time, arrived at the headquarters of the Chinese Medicine Association.
The headquarters of the Chinese Medicine Association was designed and decorated in an antique style.
A faint medicinal fragrance also permeated the air.
Upon entering the nose, it instantly made one feel refreshed and invigorated.
Ming Zheng stood at the entrance, sending a message to Zhan He'an.
As soon as she sent the message.
She heard a sharp voice from behind, "Ming Zheng, what are you doing here?"
Ming Zheng turned her head.
She met a face that was exquisitely made up but extremely contorted.
Ming Zheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
This person was none other than Lu Manqin, a follower of Ming Huaizhi and a little lackey of Ming Zhirou.
"What are you doing here?" Lu Manqin, wearing sharp high heels, strode towards Ming Zheng, arrogantly lifting her chin, "Don't tell me you have some hidden ailment and want to seek help from the Chinese Medicine Association?"