“What do you want to do? Do you have a plan?” Jin Dan noticed that she wasn't crying and wasn't flustered at all, completely different from before.
But one could imagine that what Feng Rou had experienced was too terrifying. If it were her, her son dead and abandoned by her husband, she wouldn't know if she could bear it.
“Sister, I want Xie Group, I want Xie Zhendong to have nothing,” Feng Rou said without emotion, as if stating a trivial matter.
The other three stared at her in a daze.
She asked again, “Are you willing to help me?”
Jin Dan was the first to respond, “Just tell me how I can help, and I'll do my best.”
The eldest and second sister-in-law also quickly said, “Just ask if you need any help.”
Feng Rou said to her second sister-in-law alone, “Please don’t tell my second brother about the help I need first. I’m afraid he still doesn’t dare to offend Xie Zhendong. But don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do anything out of line, nor will I harm you.”
The second sister-in-law thought for a moment and nodded, “Okay.”
Actually, she also didn't want Feng Yan to always be controlled by Xie Zhendong. If they could get rid of Xie’s exploitation, perhaps the Feng family’s businesses could be managed better.
Every time Xie Zhendong seemed to help the Feng family, it wasn't for free. He took a significant portion of the profits from the Feng family's companies each time. This was why the Feng family's companies were always struggling.
Before, she couldn't even mention this to Feng Rou. If she did, Feng Rou would feel they were ungrateful.
If Feng Rou could bring down Xie Zhendong this time, it would be a good thing. If she couldn't, they would just push the responsibility onto Feng Rou, and she wouldn't be involved.
…
The next day, Susu received a call from Zhan Jiayi, inviting her to the wedding.
Susu refused, saying, “I will not attend this wedding. What exactly did you do to his original wife? Don’t you feel any guilt?”
“What do you know?” Zhan Jiayi asked.
“I only know that Xie Zhendong’s former wife is not mentally ill. Now Xie Zhendong has announced to the public that she is ill, endured her for many years, portrayed himself as a victim, and divorced her. It’s ridiculous.”
Zhan Jiayi said, “Whether you believe it or not, I didn’t do anything to harm her. She was used by others to do many harmful things to me.”
Susu said directly, “Yes, even if you didn’t do anything, knowing that Xie Zhendong is a married man, snatching her husband is the greatest harm to her.”
“Am I wrong? If Xie Zhendong had acted properly, he wouldn’t have betrayed her. The fact that Xie Zhendong fell in love with me only proves that she lacks charm and couldn’t hold onto a man’s heart. She can only blame herself!” At this point of getting married, Zhan Jiayi wasn't as happy as she imagined.
Deep down, she felt uneasy and guilty, but she was unwilling to admit or face it. Coincidentally, through Susu’s questioning, she wanted to reassure herself.
Susu said with a laugh, “You mean you didn’t do anything, Xie Zhendong just went crazy and threw himself at you, and your charm is endless, right? When you get old and a younger girl appears, can she also destroy the family you built with a lifetime of effort like you are doing now? Will you only blame yourself for losing your charm then?”
“I, I… I just wanted to treat you as a friend and invite you to the wedding, not to listen to your lectures.” Zhan Jiayi couldn't argue with her anymore. “If you don’t come, then don’t. What right do you have to look down on me? You’re just luckier than me.”
After saying that, she hung up fiercely, feeling why she even invited her, it only brought her unhappiness!
Susu realized that Zhan Jiayi still believed that becoming a mistress was justified. Zhan Jiayi's values were problematic. Tianyi was right; she couldn't hold onto illusions about such people.
No one can be completely bad, and no one can be perfectly good. It's just that when facing many choices in life, sometimes good choices are made, and sometimes evil choices are made.
Human nature is changeable and terrifying. She had to be vigilant at all times.
…
Zhan Jiayi didn't need Susu's understanding. They had always been people from different worlds.
She and her child moved into the newly renovated Xie family mansion, hardly believing that she could truly become the mistress of the house.
When Xie Zhendong saw Jie Jie being held by the nanny, he actively asked for him, feeling that she had indeed lived up to his expectations. In just one month, she had established a bond with the child.
Zhan Jiayi held Jie Jie, doting on him immensely. She kissed his little face, “My darling, you’re so good. Aunt Zhan likes you the most.”
Jie Jie immediately hugged her neck and snuggled against her.
At this moment, a servant in the house reminded Xie Zhendong, “Sir, the young master’s early education teacher is here.”
Zhan Jiayi quickly handed Jie Jie to the nanny and said to him, “Be good, it’s time for class. Study hard, be a good boy, and I’ll reward you.”
Jie Jie let go of her without crying or fussing, obediently letting the nanny hold him as he left.
Xie Zhendong asked curiously, “How have you been interacting with the child this past month? He’s already so well-behaved at such a young age.”
“I warmed him with love and was clear about rewards and punishments. He naturally understood,” Zhan Jiayi said with apparent experience. “Adults always say children are ignorant, but in reality, it’s our educational methods that are problematic.”
Xie Zhendong put his arm around her and said, “You have never disappointed me. Go and see the room I prepared for you.”
Zhan Jiayi went upstairs with him and arrived at the newly renovated master bedroom.
Xie Zhendong, thinking she was still young, had the designer design the room in a fresh and fashionable style, yet not lacking in luxury.
Zhan Jiayi walked into the master bedroom and her eyes lit up. It perfectly matched her dream bedroom.
“Do you like it?” Xie Zhendong asked in her ear.
Zhan Jiayi turned her head and said, “I like it…” and their lips met.
Xie Zhendong kissed her fiercely, scooped her up, and with some effort, placed her on the newly added wedding bed. He felt his strength waning compared to his youth.
…
Zhan Jiayi slept until she woke up naturally. Xie Zhendong was nowhere to be seen.
After getting up, she looked at the luxurious room, feeling as if she were still dreaming.
There was a note left by Xie Zhendong by the bed, which read, “There’s something at the company, so I left first. I’ve asked HR to give you leave for these few days. Prepare at home to be the most beautiful bride.”
She kissed the note to her lips, put on her pajamas, and walked barefoot on the thick, warm carpet.
She opened the makeup box filled with various jewelry, her fingers brushing over the sparkling pieces. She also opened the tall and wide wardrobe door. The rows of designer clothes made her feel like she would never be able to wear them all in her lifetime.
Happily, she casually put together a few outfits, trying them on and taking them off, taking them off and putting them on again. It felt so good to be a rich man’s wife.
After getting tired of trying on the clothes and jewelry, she collapsed onto the incredibly comfortable large bed. Suddenly, she remembered that Gu Susu was a fashion designer. She picked up her phone and sent a message to Xie Zhendong, “Darling, for the wedding dress, I want Gu Susu to design it. I’ve heard her designs are beautiful and unique.”