"What's wrong with that? Other people from influential families can fawn over Wang Erzhu, why can't I, Xu Xiaoting?"
The graceful figure suddenly turned her head, revealing a perfect, exquisite face, but her eyes were detestable.
The Xu family, one of the reclusive influential families in the capital, though low-key, was a force that many capital families feared!
Even Chen Yongli, in his prime, had to bow respectfully to the Xu family members!
And those Xu family members were merely distant relatives of the main Xu family!
"Miss, is that young man Wang Erzhu? He's so handsome!"
Just as Xu Xiaoting was eagerly trying to catch a glimpse of Erzhu's face, her maidservant Xu Huan suddenly pointed to a tall, handsome figure in the distance.
The world knew Wang Erzhu was immensely powerful, but they never expected him to be so handsome. He was the epitome of wealth, status, and good looks!
A flicker of adoration flashed in Xu Huan's eyes, while Xu Xiaoting looked at Erzhu like a lovestruck girl.
She had only come out of curiosity, never expecting Wang Erzhu to be so strikingly handsome!
Powerful and exceptionally handsome, such a man was the destiny she had been waiting for!
"Huanhuan, you stay here. I'm going to see him!"
Xu Xiaoting became more and more excited as she thought about it. With that, she ran towards Erzhu. Xu Huan wanted to follow, but she was afraid of being discovered by Erzhu's bodyguards and could only stay put.
"Wang..."
As Xu Xiaoting, panting, was about to call out to Erzhu, she suddenly noticed a woman beside him!
That woman was not only more beautiful than a heavenly fairy but also possessed an extraordinary aura!
"Come here. I have something to say to you!"
Xu Xiaoting's face instantly darkened. She condescendingly beckoned Li Mei with a finger and walked to the side.
Faced with this uninvited guest, Li Mei instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing that Xu Xiaoting was alone, she walked over.
Erzhu saw the unfriendly look in Xu Xiaoting's eyes and followed, but Li Mei gave him a signal to stay put.
Although Erzhu was worried about Li Mei's safety, he was even more afraid of upsetting her, so he didn't move.
"I'll be brief. I like him, so he can only be mine!"
Before Li Mei could even stand steady, she saw Xu Xiaoting pointing at Erzhu and looking at her with an arrogant expression, her eyes full of threats!
Huh?
Li Mei was momentarily stunned, but then she thought of the women who had tried to seduce Erzhu in the past and guessed a bit.
"Miss, the point isn't whether you like Erzhu, but who Erzhu likes!"
Li Mei didn't hold back either, casting a contemptuous glance at Xu Xiaoting. Anger surged from her chest.
The world said that daughters of influential families were knowledgeable and virtuous, but why did she only encounter people like this, who were so self-important?
Was it just because they were born well that made them so remarkable...
"He will definitely like me, because I am Xu Xiaoting, the legitimate daughter of the Xu family!"
Hearing this, Xu Xiaoting smiled proudly and arrogantly introduced herself, unaware that Li Mei knew nothing about the Xu family.
"Xiaomei, let's go."
Sensing the intense atmosphere, Erzhu walked over. He didn't even glance at Xu Xiaoting, put his arm around Li Mei's shoulder, and turned to leave.
"Mr. Wang, hello. I am Xu Xiaoting, the legitimate daughter of the Xu family, and the future head of the Xu family!"
Seeing Erzhu, Xu Xiaoting certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity. She smiled, introduced herself, and extended her hand.
If Xu Huan were here, her jaw would have dropped. As the legitimate daughter of the Xu family, Miss had never been so proactive!
"Mmm."
But Erzhu didn't look back, only grunting a single syllable from his throat before continuing to walk away.
As Wang Erzhu walked away, a hint of anger flashed in Xu Xiaoting's eyes, and her hands clenched unconsciously.
She, the dignified daughter of the Xu family, had been ignored!
This Wang Erzhu indeed had quite some nerve!
Xu Xiaoting frowned deeply, her expression changing repeatedly. She lingered for a long time without leaving.
In the luxury car, Li Mei couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. She looked at Erzhu with concern, "The Xu family, they are a top influential family in the capital, right? Was your attitude just now really okay?"
"It's fine. They're just a reclusive family. If they come seeking revenge, I'll just take them down!"
Erzhu smiled slightly, giving Li Mei a reassuring look, and replied nonchalantly.
Ah?
A trace of fear flashed in Li Mei's shocked eyes. She knew that reclusive families held an even higher status than top influential families!
If she had known this earlier, she wouldn't have spoken to Miss Xu like that...
"It's really fine. Although the Xu family is a reclusive family, they are among the weaker ones. With my current strength, acquiring them would be a piece of cake."
Seeing Li Mei's furrowed brow, Erzhu knew she was still worried about the previous incident. He gently explained again.
Li Mei didn't speak, but slowly leaned into Erzhu's embrace, gazing forward thoughtfully.
On the other side, after being snubbed, Xu Xiaoting began to investigate Erzhu more deeply, especially the women around him!
When she learned that Li Mei was just a widow from the countryside, a glint appeared in Xu Xiaoting's eyes.
A country widow dared to act so high and mighty towards her? She would definitely teach her a lesson!
"Get someone to arrest this Li Mei for me!"
Xu Xiaoting waved at the bodyguard behind her and pointed at Li Mei's photo on the document.
"Miss, this woman is very important to Wang Erzhu, and they are already together..."
"So what if they are together? When have you ever seen someone from an influential family marry a country widow? Mr. Wang can only be mine!"
Before the bodyguard could finish speaking, Xu Xiaoting turned around sharply. Seeing her fierce eyes, the bodyguard could only shut up.
The second day of the Lunar New Year was traditionally a time for visiting one's maternal family. However, with the capital and Liuzhen town separated by thousands of miles, Erzhu naturally couldn't accompany Li Mei back to her parents' home.
To alleviate Li Mei's homesickness, Erzhu took her shopping and also to check on the operations of his own shopping plaza.
"Erzhu, how do you like this outfit?"
Li Mei picked up a unique business suit and looked at Erzhu with anticipation.
She had originally planned to work at Erzhu's traditional Chinese medicine factory, but after Fang Mingsheng's death, she had to find a new job.
Although Erzhu was wealthy, she didn't want to be supported by him, especially before they were married!
"You want to find a job?"
Erzhu nodded slightly and then, as if struck by an idea, asked.
"Yes, if I stay idle any longer, I'll probably forget what I've learned."
Li Mei nodded slightly, looking at the suit while also scanning other clothes.
"What do you want to do?" m..oΓg
Erzhu wanted to help, but knowing Li Mei's personality, he changed the subject.
"Hey, are you buying or not? If you can't afford it, put it down. Others are waiting to buy."
Just as Li Mei was about to say something, her vision blurred. Before she could react, she fell to the ground!
She looked up and saw a woman with a brutish face standing in front of her, looking annoyed.