Zhou Chenyu exhausted herself from hitting things. She finally stopped and crouched on the sofa, sobbing loudly:
“Mom, I’m in pain, I’m in so much pain, my whole body hurts.
“That scumbag didn’t treat me like a human being. I feel torn apart right now.
“It’s all Lin Wanyi’s fault. If she hadn’t bewitched Ren Zhi, how could he have done this to me?
“How did I end up like this? Mom, I want to destroy Lin Wanyi. You’ll help me, won’t you? You’ll definitely help me, right?”
Nanny Wu’s heart ached beyond measure.
She held Zhou Chenyu as they wept together:
“You’re my only daughter. My whole life, I’ve been working hard for you. Why do you think I dedicated myself so completely to Liu Renzhi?
“It’s because I was paving the way for you. I always thought that even if he didn’t love you or marry you, he’d at least give you a good future or find you a decent family.
“I never imagined he would be so vicious to you. It’s true—rich people are all worthless, and step-relatives without blood ties can never truly be family.
“I wasted all my kindness on him, all thirty-five years of sincere devotion.
“Xiao Yu, don’t worry. The photos you got people to collect in Wangjia Village will absolutely drive Liu Siyue insane.
“Then we’ll swear those photos were given to you by Lin Wanyi. Let’s see how she explains that!
“Let’s see how she can still be with Liu Renzhi after that.”
“Exactly,” said Zhou Chenyu, a furious glint flashing in her eyes:
“I went to Wangjia Village just to find out what Liu Siyue had gone through, to learn exactly how much Lin Wanyi had helped the Liu family to earn their gratitude.
“I never expected to get these photos from the villagers. That Chen Guanshan was actually selling them.
“It’s like heaven itself is helping me. I’m just waiting to see how Liu Renzhi handles these photos.
“I’ll watch him choose between Liu Siyue and Lin Wanyi.
“Haha, Mom, we’ll just wait and see.”
Nanny Wu’s narrow eyes shed crocodile tears.
She nodded repeatedly:
“Fine. Since Liu Renzhi has no regard for old bonds, since Su Jing looks down on us so much, we won’t show them any mercy either.
“I’m calling Huang Chunlian right now. I’ll make sure she turns the Liu household upside down.”
And she did contact Huang Chunlian immediately.
This time, four people met.
Huang Chunlian and Chen Siming, along with Nanny Wu and Zhou Chenyu.
The four sat facing each other. Chen Siming kept sizing Zhou Chenyu up with his gaze.
Zhou Chenyu noticed, but she didn’t give him a second look.
In her heart, no man in the world could compare to Liu Renzhi.
He had good looks, a great build, a pleasant temperament, and outstanding abilities.
Everything about him was perfect.
But that was before today.
From now on, besides those good qualities, Zhou Chenyu would also feel hatred for Liu Renzhi.
The hatred that comes from not being able to obtain someone.
So she told Huang Chunlian:
“Madam, if you want to get Liu Renzhi’s money, you need to show him these photos as soon as possible.
“From what I know about him, he’ll do anything for Liu Siyue.
“He’ll give you whatever amount you ask for.”
Huang Chunlian slowly stirred her coffee:
“Zhou Chenyu, I’ve always been curious—you’ve been by Ren Zhi’s side for so many years, yet you never managed to win him over.”
“I...” Zhou Chenyu was momentarily at a loss for words. Nanny Wu quickly came to her rescue:
“Madam, you misunderstand. Xiao Yu has always seen Ren Zhi as an older brother. She never had any improper intentions.”
“Is that so?” Huang Chunlian continued stirring her coffee.
“If that’s the case, then why do you hate him so much? Even to the point of threatening him with his sister’s photo?”
“It’s not that we hate him.”
Zhou Chenyu hastily explained:
“I only hate Lin Wanyi. She doesn’t deserve Ren Zhi. We just don’t want Ren Zhi to go down the wrong path.
“Madam, he is your son. You should feel worse about this than we do.
“Why should a diamond bachelor like him get tangled up with a second-hand woman like Lin Wanyi? I resent it on his behalf.”
Huang Chunlian remained unhurried:
“I heard they’re getting married soon.”
“What? Married?”
Zhou Chenyu shrieked, losing all composure:
“How do you know that? Are they really getting married?”
“Of course,” Chen Siming spoke up this time.
“Su Jing has already leaked the news. She’s found a venue and started ordering jewelry and a wedding gown.
“The ceremony looks like it will be very grand. The news has spread through high society.
“What? Liu Renzhi didn’t tell you? And you two are such good friends.”
His sarcastic tone drove Zhou Chenyu insane.
But his words made her heart tremble even more.
Liu Renzhi and Lin Wanyi were really getting married. They were actually going through with it.
Why?
She had grown up with Liu Renzhi as childhood friends. Why had she lost to Lin Wanyi?
She wouldn’t accept it. No matter what.
Clenching her teeth on the way back, she told Nanny Wu:
“If Huang Chunlian doesn’t act, or if Liu Renzhi uses his money to squash this, then I’ll personally play these recordings at their wedding.
“Let’s see how Lin Wanyi faces Liu Renzhi or the entire Liu family after that.”
Lin Jiajun was seeing a client out of the hotel when his peripheral vision caught Zhou Chenyu and Nanny Wu.
He didn’t recognize the people sitting across from them, but his instincts told him none of them were any good.
Anyone who sat with Zhou Chenyu and Nanny Wu couldn’t be decent.
He casually snapped a photo and showed it to Lin Wanyi when he got home:
“Big Sister, do you know these two?”
Lin Wanyi took a look:
“Aren’t those Ren Zhi’s biological mother and brother? What are they doing with Zhou Chenyu?”
Lin Jiajun had also heard about Zhou Chenyu. After a moment of thought, he said:
“Big Sister, I’ve got a feeling Zhou Chenyu is up to no good. You’d better be careful lately.”
Lin Wanyi nodded. Lin Jiajun went back to his room to check on Chen Hui:
“Honey, how are you feeling today?”
Chen Hui rubbed her belly:
“I’m dying of boredom. Lying in bed all day with nothing to do. Jiajun, you don’t expect me to stay in bed for nine months, do you?
“I can’t. I’d go crazy.”
Lin Wanyi walked in with a bowl of chicken soup:
“The doctor said after one more week of observation, you can resume normal activities and won’t need to stay in bed.
“Here, Huihui, drink this chicken soup.”
Chen Hui took the bowl:
“Thank you, Big Sister.”
“Don’t mention it. We’re family.”
Chen Hui felt an indescribable happiness—something she could never have imagined in her childhood.
She had grown up without ever experiencing love from parents, siblings, or family.
But now, she had it all.
After finishing the soup, she asked:
“So, can I still work normally?”
“No!”
Lin Jiajun’s reply was firm:
“It was already dangerous this time. We need to be even more careful from now on. Besides, your job involves bending over all the time to fit clothes on customers.
“That won’t do. Not with you carrying this baby.
“Just quit. Stay home and focus on the pregnancy. I make thirty-five thousand a month now. That’s more than enough to support you and the child.”
“Haha, more than enough.”
Chen Hui teased:
“Your job all depends on Big Sister and Brother Liu. Lin Jiajun, you have to work hard and never make any mistakes, understand?”
Before Lin Jiajun could answer, Zhao Yulan, who was outside the door, overheard and exclaimed:
“What? Jiajun, you’re making thirty-five thousand a month?”
