Lina looked at Zuko for a while and asked softly, "I'm indignant, but what else can I do? The Grist Group is a big business, and crushing us is as simple as crushing an ant to them."It's my fault, actually." She smiled bitterly. "I shouldn't have impulsively reported problems with their products, and I shouldn't have gathered the merchants to boycott them. Sigh… I'm the one who suffered in the end, right? The merchants I approached are still selling the Grist Group's products!""Mm, it's good that you recognize your mistake," said Zuko with a calm expression.Lina lowered her eyes and remained silent."A company like the Grist Group that's devoid of conscience will only disrupt the market order by continuing to exist." Zuko looked at her and said, "So, you were right in seeking justice, just using the wrong method."Lina bit her lip. She had always thought he was reticent, but he spoke so much today."But you..." She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Do you have any good ideas?
Lina had just finished organizing the snacks on the shelves when she turned around and looked at her mother. "You two are really good at this, huh?""That's not it about your mom!" Jesse smirked. "She doesn't care when people talk about her as long as they don't touch her money. Try messing with her money, and they'll know!""Jesse Jenner!" Melissa immediately threw a bottle of water at him, narrowly missing his head."I'm serious," Melissa said, looking at Zeke, who was moving the goods outside. "Since he came into our lives, our lives have been much more peaceful!"Didn't Dave say that Lina found us a door guardian?"How long can this guardian stay? Does he have any other family members?""What are you doing?" interjected Lina."I'm getting to know more about him!" Melissa thought for a moment. "Don't get involved in these matters. I'll interrogate him slowly and make him confess the truth!"Lina looked at her mother, feeling both amused and exasperated, and laughed softly.
Lina's expression darkened, and anger surged within her. She was about to say something when Zuko stepped forward and blocked her behind him. It momentarily stunned her.Zuko's broad back shielded her completely, preventing her from seeing Violet's malicious smile or the wicked faces of the thugs. He was like a wall, isolating her from the ugliness of the world.Lina's heart warmed, and she wore a barely noticeable smile.Zuko's voice turned cold. "Ms. Grist, if you have something to say, say it to me.""Say it to you? Who do you think you are?" Violet crossed her arms and sneered. "It seems like you're enjoying your newlywed life. You're quite protective of her! Is this little b*tch skilled in bed to make you so devoted?""Violet Grist, watch your mouth! You—"Before Lina could finish her sentence, Zuko pressed her head back behind him.Lina then lifted her little head from under Zuko's arm on the other side. "Violet! You—""Go back!" Zuko continued to press her like he was pl
Lina was momentarily stunned. She saw Zuko's gaze with a hint of rebellion and disdain for everything shining through. In that instant, she not only felt safe but also filled with courage. As long as he was by her side, it was as if she could walk the path without hesitation, even if it was full of thorns ahead."Zeke!" Violet screamed hysterically, "Who do you think you are? How dare you help this b*tch against me? Have you considered the consequences?""Consequences?" Zuko sneered, his lips curling. "Ms. Grist, I didn't receive much education, so I don't know how to write the word 'consequences.' Can you teach me?""You—" "And!" Zuko's gaze darkened as he approached her step by step. "If you dare to disrespect Lina again with your filthy mouth, don't blame me for being impolite!"Violet, who had always been proud and arrogant, had never been threatened like this before. She was infuriated, shaking with a red face and shouting like a mad woman, ordering the thugs to vandalize th
Zuko was momentarily distracted and accidentally choked on the drink.After closing the supermarket for the night, Lina locked the door and headed home with Zuko. Everyone in the family had already gone to sleep.Zuko was about to move the folding bed to the porch when Lina softly stopped him. "Um...""What's wrong?" he asked."Well, are you hungry?" Lina lowered her head. "Let me prepare something for you to eat before you sleep."Upon saying that, she turned and entered the kitchen.Zuko stood alone on the porch, feeling a gentle breeze blowing. There seemed to be a sweet tinge in the air.After a while, Lina came out of the kitchen with a late-night snack. When Zuko caught a whiff of the aroma, his stomach could not help but growl."Come and eat!" Lina smiled and handed him a spoon.The late-night snack was lobster risotto. Zuko paused for a moment, and Lina explained, "The lobster you bought that day, my dad didn't eat it, and it's been in the fridge."He nodded and scoop
Lina was rendered speechless."Mom, we owe a lot to Zeke today... He was busy all day and didn't eat much, so I—""Just wait. Mom will train him!""Huh?"Before Lina could say anything, Melissa abruptly opened the kitchen door with a loud noise and said sternly, "Zeke! Bring the plate in!"Zuko was taken aback and instinctively looked at Lina. The latter turned her face away, exasperated."Zeke, come in quickly!" Melissa beckoned.Zuko reluctantly walked into the kitchen, holding the plate and a spoon.Melissa had a smile on her face and raised her eyebrows as she looked at the sink. "Put them in there!"Zuko did as she said."Wash the plates and also clean the pots!" Melissa instructed.Zuko stared at her blankly.Since he arrived, it seemed like he had not done any household chores. The last time he cooked for Lina, the kitchen had turned into a battlefield, and Melissa had ended up cleaning it up.What was Melissa planning to do now? Teaching him how to do housework?Z
Zuko shook his head like a rattle drum and rushed out of the living room in a panic. Melissa wore a cryptic smile watching his anxious figure."Oh, honey!" Jesse rubbed his eyes and came out, startled by Melissa standing at the bedroom door. "Are you summoning spirits here when you're not sleeping in the middle of the night?""Get lost!" Melissa slapped his head with a palm and rolled her eyes.Jesse became much more awake. He saw the figure on the porch and looked at his wife's mysterious smile, suddenly understanding something.He pulled her back into the room and lowered his voice. "Say, you wouldn't really choose him as our daughter's husband, would you?""Why not?" Melissa raised an eyebrow, looking pleased. "I just asked about his family background! His family background may not be great, but if we want to find a son-in-law for Lina, he's quite suitable!""What!?""Do you want our daughter to marry into another family and leave us in the future?"Jesse froze, shaking his
Zuko was involved in various activities with the family. He would send and pick up Lina from school, and she would assist at the store.Melissa would engage in conversations with him, while Jesse would pour him wine whenever he drank. Dave looked up to him and occasionally received fighting lessons from him. Overall, he felt connected with the family.However, Zuko noticed that Lina had been ignoring him lately. She would not turn her head to acknowledge him when entering the university gate as she used to.Moreover, she started leaving school later and would quickly walk ahead of him, keeping her head down. At home, she acted as if he didn't exist, and even at the store, she pretended he wasn't there. It was clear that she was deliberately avoiding him.This confused Zuko. They were fine just two days ago, so why was she pushing him away now? Could it be that all women were fickle-minded?Being accustomed to women approaching him whenever he was in a social setting, Zuko found it