Xi Yue’s heart skipped a beat. “What happened?”
Zhuang Yi tried to appear strong. “It’s nothing, I’m fine.”
But the more she said that, the more worried Xi Yue became.
As Zhuang Yi shook her head, Xi Yue noticed several fresh red scratches behind her ear, swollen and extending into her collar.
It was unclear how far they went.
Standing in the rain, her shoes were muddy, her hair disheveled, and her clothes pulled out of shape.
Her hands were ice-cold, and Xi Yue, holding them, felt like she was holding ice.
Xi Yue noticed the red mark on her neck. “Did you... provoke Mrs.?”
Had Mrs found out?
Zhuang Yi shook her head repeatedly. “No, I didn’t do anything. I was just talking with Mrs, and then Second Miss suddenly came out and hit me.”
Seeing Zhuang Yi’s innocent and aggrieved expression, countless thoughts raced through Xi Yue’s mind.
“Tell me what happened,” Xi Yue said, looking into Zhuang Yi’s eyes. “Don’t leave out a single detail.”
The two had depended on each other for years, and Zhuang Yi was used to relying on her daughter. Hearing her daughter’s question, she immediately began to explain.
After lunch, the Second Miss, Zong Fu, returned from her vacation abroad and brought many gifts for Mrs. Zong.
They spent the afternoon opening gifts, but their conversation took a sudden turn.
The nail technician arrived, and Zhuang Yi led her in to serve the mistress. Before she could say a few words, she was slapped.
“It wasn’t Mrs...it was Second Miss,” Zhuang Yi’s tears fell on Xi Yue’s hand. “Yue, did Second Miss misunderstand something? Why else would she hit me out of the blue?”
Zong Fu hit her? Xi Yue was unsure.
“Mom, wait here for me.” Xi Yue took a deep breath and walked inside.
The warm air inside made Xi Yue, who was chilled to the bone, shiver. The overly strong scent made her dizzy.
Her wet sneakers squelched on the carpet.
Mrs. Zong and Zong Fu were sitting on the sofa, getting their nails done by the technician on the floor.
Seeing Xi Yue rush in, a maid at the door tried to stop her.
Xi Yue pushed past the maid and approached them.
Softening her voice, she dared not show a trace of accusation or grievance. “Mrs., my mother is old and can’t take the cold. If there’s a misunderstanding, could you please—”
Mrs. Zong glanced at her coldly and interrupted, “Kneel down!”
Xi Yue froze, then gritted her teeth and knelt on the floor.
Mrs. Zong got up and walked over to her. “Can’t take the cold? She’s just a cheap life, what does she have to be sensitive about?”
As she spoke, she kicked Xi Yue in the chest. Xi Yue groaned in pain, collapsing to the floor.
“See? A bitch’s daughter is also a bitch. You’re taking it, aren’t you?” Mrs. Zong sneered.
The pain brought tears to Xi Yue’s eyes. Her left chest hurt, then swelled with pain, gradually turning numb. Her ribs felt like they were broken, with a dull internal pain spreading.
Xi Yue composed herself, and when the black spots in her vision faded, she propped herself up on her arms, suppressing the metallic taste in her mouth. “Mrs., my mother isn’t well, could you please—”
“Shut up,” Zong Fu walked over, looking down at her. “Do you know what your mother did to come here and shout?”
Xi Yue felt a surge of heat and cold, the smell of blood faintly in her nose, and her breath grew hot.
“Miss, please...”
Zong Fu grabbed Xi Yue’s hair, forcing her to look up, and slapped her hard.
Xi Yue saw stars, and her left cheek was swollen rapidly.
Zong Fu didn’t give her a chance to speak, raising her hand and slapping her several more times.
Xi Yue slumped to one side, “Please let my mother in, she—” Xi Yue insisted.
Seeing that she still cared about Zhuang Yi, Zong Fu sneered and looked at the butler. “Get out.”
The butler glanced at Xi Yue on the ground, worried. “Miss, she seems ill. If something happens—”
“Who’s the master here, you or me?” Zong Fu took off her diamond ring, wearing it inside out on her finger, her eyes cold. “Or do you want to hit her for me?”
The butler dared not speak further, quickly dispersing the maids and even closing the main door.
Xi Yue’s head felt like it was about to explode, the taste of blood filling her nose and mouth.
Before she could get up, Zong Fu grabbed her hair again.
“You slut!”
“Pop—”
“Bitch!”
“Pop—”
“Isn’t it just a pretty face? Today I’ll tear that face apart and see how you seduce men!”
“Pop—”
Zong Fu slapped her with each word, and Xi Yue’s face burnt with pain as the diamond scratched her repeatedly.
That was the hardest diamond.
When Xi Yue raised her hand to block, the diamond scratched her arm, her hand, and her neck.
Eventually, Zong Fu dragged her to the sofa, pressing her head towards the sharp corner of the coffee table.
Xi Yue didn’t know where Zong Fu’s anger came from. Using her last bit of strength, she protected her head with her hands, curling up tightly.
Just as she thought she might die there, footsteps sounded at the door.
“Huh, nice show?” A man’s voice chuckled as he walked in.
Zong Fu’s hand paused, stopping her actions.
Zong Du stood at the door, a faint smile on his face.
Zong Fu straightened up, calming her breath before smiling at the doorway. “Brother, you’re back.”
Zong Du glanced at Xi Yue.
She was almost lying in a pool of blood.
Her clothes were stained with blood, her long curly hair pulled out of shape, sprawled on the carpet.
Her small face was as pale as snow, like a broken doll.
Zong Du looked at Zong Fu, with his dark eyes turning cold. “Did she upset you?”
Zong Fu pouted. “Mom’s favorite vase went missing, and we traced it to Zhuang Yi. She said she accidentally broke it a few days ago. I just had her stand at the door for a while, but Xi Yue came in and started shouting at Mom.”
Zong Du smiled. “Well then, she deserves to be punished.”
Zong Fu, feeling satisfied, said smugly, “So you think I’m right, right?”Zong Du’s gaze fell on the large red stain beneath Xi Yue. The white wool carpet was speckled with blood stains...He said coldly, “But you’ve dirtied my carpet.”Zong Fu looked down and saw the mess on the carpet. She frowned and looked at Xi Yue, who was unconscious on the floor. “Xi Yue is so inconsiderate. You brought back from abroad...it’s quite expensive, huh?”Mrs. Zong, who had been silent since Zong Du entered, finally put down her teacup and called for the butler.“Take her away, and clean the carpet. See if it can be restored.”The butler quickly stepped forward, hesitated, and then looked at Zong Du. “Should... Xi Yue be sent to the hospital?”“No need.” Zong Du adjusted his cufflinks. “She should be punished for her mistakes.”Before Xi Yue completely lost consciousness, she heard Zong Du say this....Late at night,
Zong Fu started complaining after the fact, “Mom! Dad’s gone too far!”Mrs. Zong ignored her and turned to Zong Du, “Du, has your father encountered some trouble recently?”He wouldn’t be this furious without a reason.“Not exactly trouble,” Zong Du gave Zong Fu a sidelong glance. “The Board of Directors is about to have an election. We need to be extra cautious.”Mrs. Zong understood immediately. She clasped her hands together and turned to smack Zong Fu forcefully, “You nearly ruined everything!”Zong Yuhai was just a collateral relative of the Zong family. Despite his efforts over the years, he was still suppressed by the main family. A few years ago, he had managed to climb to the position of chairman of Zong Group, giving their family a bit of breathing room. Now, with the new chairman election approaching, if any scandal broke out and was used against them...Having figured it out, Mrs. Zong turned and smacked Zong Fu a few mor
“Come on.” Fang Mo said nonchalantly. “Just because I have a girlfriend doesn’t mean I can’t have friends. You’re much more important than others.”Xi Yue felt both warmed and exasperated. “If your crush hears you say that, your chances of confessing will be ruined.”“So be it. I’m not eager to confess anyway.” Fang Mo mumbled, looking uncomfortable.Although they pretended to be a couple, Xi Yue knew that Fang Mo had been secretly in love with someone for a long time. For some unknown reason, he hadn’t confessed yet, claiming he wasn’t worthy of her. Xi Yue hoped his secret love would succeed.“Alright, you should take care of yourself first! You said you wanted to be a dancer, but look how careless you are with your body!” Fang Mo scolded her, shaking his head.Xi Yue grinned sheepishly.Noticing the dried blood on her hand, Fang Mo took a wet towel. “Come on, let me clean that for you.”He gently held Xi Yue’s delicate, pale wrist.
Lin Yanyan was wearing a loose one-shoulder T-shirt. When she bent over, her breasts, which were slightly smaller than Xi Yu's, were immediately revealed in front of Xi Yu.There were several fingerprints on the snow-white surface, and there were even bright teeth marks in the middle.Xi Yu's eyes felt burned and he quickly looked away, "Really? I've never had a boyfriend, so I don't know if men have this bad habit.""You've never had a boyfriend?" Lin Yanyan was surprised. "But I heard that you were in school..."As she was speaking, she suddenly stopped talking, with an expression that said, "Did I say too much?""Okay," Soudou interrupted her, raising his hand to push back her bangs, "Aren't you going to have a physical examination? Don't waste your time on nonsense."The hand that fell on Lin Yanyan's shoulder slid down along her shoulder line and pinched Lin Yanyan's waist near her lower abdomen ambiguously, "Aren't you going to draw blood?"
After the physical examination in the afternoon, Zong Du sent Lin Yanyan back to the Lin family and then changed his route to the company.As soon as I entered the office, I saw several shareholders sitting on the sofa with worried faces waiting for me."Why?" Zongdu took off his coat and handed it to Lu Rang, "What makes the elders look so embarrassed?"The directors waited for Soudou to sit down before speaking."Adu, your dad just came to ask about the election again. We haven't given out the tickets yet. Do you... have any ideas?""Ideas?" Zong Du chuckled, "Dr. Zong is well prepared, isn't he?"In order to get the position of chairman of the board of directors, Zong Yuhai wrote many blank checks.These shareholders also got a lot of good stuff."But," the shareholders hesitated, "We have enough votes to push you up. Don't you plan to try this year?"Although Zong Du has only been in the company for five years, he has already
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Jiang Wan pinched his brows and looked at him disapprovingly, "It's not a good idea to always rely on medication to control the disease. If possible, you'd better be hospitalized as soon as possible."Zong Du glanced at her and asked, "Can it be cured?"" ...at least it won't get worse."Zong Du got down from the bed and said, "I'm leaving now.""You!" Jiang Wan felt powerless and felt heavy in his heart as he watched him leave the ward....Xi Yu stayed in the hospital for a week.Although the body has not fully recovered, you just need to rest and have regular checkups.Xi Yu was discharged from the hospital early in the morning and returned to the clan residence at only ten o'clock in the morning.She first went to the housekeeper to say hello and was told that Zong Fu had been "punished" by the young master and sent abroad.Xi Yu nodded.The housekeeper asked her to go back and rest first, and Xi Yu thanked him ag
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