Who doesn’t know how to put on an act?
Even though they had fallen out the day before, she couldn’t miss this show delivered right to her doorstep!
“Hello!”
A slight twitch of the lips was the utmost courtesy she could muster!
The Song family’s expressions stiffened slightly, but thinking of what was to come, they didn’t want to bother too much with Zhou Ye!
However, the fool didn’t see it that way.
“Wife, wife, mine… hehe… mine… sleep!”
Zhou Ye narrowed her eyes, glaring displeasedly at the person before her.
Was this a fool?
If he was a fool, he was certainly a malicious one. Some fools were innocent and cheerful, filled with kindness and purity.
Others were incredibly destructive!
Based on her memories from her past life, this fool was likely a Supermale!
When happy, he ate, drank, smashed, and broke things. When unhappy, he hit, bit, and even killed people! From childhood to adulthood, the Song family had lost count of how many times they had cleaned up his messes.
In her past life, after Zhou Ye was forced to marry into the Song family, she initially lived a life worse than death. However, because of her attentive care and soothing presence, the fool actually treated her quite well!
But now…
The fool, upon seeing Zhou Ye, immediately wanted to throw himself into her arms.
Seeing her cold stare, he looked as if he was about to cry in grievance!
Clutching Madam Song, he whimpered, “Wife… ignoring me! Wuwu… is wife angry?”
Zhou Ye sneered, “What is the meaning of this?”
But her gaze was fixed on Zhou Yuanyao.
Zhou Yuanyao chuckled and handed a small bag to Zhou Ye. “Xiao Ye, this is what we agreed on! Take the money, and you’ll marry!”
Zhou Ye accepted the money and, without hesitation, counted it right in front of everyone.
The Song family hadn’t expected Zhou Yuanyao to go this far, and they couldn’t help but feel satisfied with his loyalty.
Zhou Yuanyao felt his future was secure!
“Good! I keep my promises!”
Zhou Ye raised her hand and pledged as well.
“Well… since everything is settled, let’s have a meal together! We’ll be one family from now on! I’ve prepared some simple home-cooked dishes. I hope you won’t mind!” Yu Wen acted the part of the virtuous helper.
The Song family cheerfully took their seats.
“Xiao Ye, join us too!”
Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow. Me, eat? Hah… this food was probably tampered with! But she remained silent, glancing at Zhou Zijiao and Zhou Zijun nearby.
To be cautious, she went to pour herself a cup of hot water and sat down.
“Xiao Ye, you’re truly blessed. Our Song family lacks nothing. Once you marry into our family, all you need to do is take good care of our son!” Madam Song said with a smile.
“Yes, our Xiao Ye is indeed blessed. Hehe… the Song family is a rare and good match!” Yu Wen chimed in from the side.
Watching everyone start to eat, a flicker of doubt crossed Zhou Ye’s mind. Had she been mistaken?
Sipping her hot water, she played along…
Zhou Zijiao urged anxiously, “Zhou Ye, eat some dishes!”
“Exactly! Today is your meeting with the family. If you don’t eat, who are you trying to embarrass?”
Zhou Zijun couldn’t hold back either!
Zhou Ye looked at them mockingly, about to say something, when suddenly she felt dizzy and lightheaded.
Her face changed drastically.
Could it be…
Had she still fallen into their trap?
She stood up in a panic. “You… you…”
Yu Wen smiled and supported her. “Silly child, we told you to eat, but you only drank water! Go rest in your room!”
Zhou Zijiao took the opportunity to hold Zhou Ye. “Come on, little sister, don’t fall! I’ll help you back!”
Zhou Ye struggled desperately. “Uncle, Aunt, I’ve already agreed. Do you really have to resort to such tricks? Have you no shame?”
Zhou Yuanyao snorted coldly. “Zhou Ye, don’t be ungrateful! The Song Family is a good family. I’m trying to give you a better life!”
Yu Wen said with a stern face, “Zijiao, take her back immediately!”
“Yes!”
Zhou Ye pleaded softly, “Please don’t do this! Sister, we grew up together. Won’t you help me? You’re my sister!”
Zhou Zijiao sneered. “Sister? Who’s your sister? Don’t flatter yourself. Besides, the Song Family is such a good family – wouldn’t you be living in comfort? Why are you being so pretentious? If it were me, I’d be eager to get married right away!”
Zhou Ye looked at Zhou Zijiao with a mocking smile, which infuriated her!
Zhou Zijiao threw Zhou Ye to the ground and wanted to kick her to vent her anger, but unexpectedly, though Zhou Ye looked thin, she was quite heavy. Instead, Zhou Zijiao was dragged down and fell first, her leg hitting the steps.
Meanwhile, Zhou Ye weakly ended up sitting on Zhou Zijiao’s stomach.
A suffocating, sharp pain made Zhou Zijiao almost faint!
In the living room:
Zhou Yuanyao looked ingratiatingly at Mr. Song. “Sir, would you like to have some tea in the backyard first? I’ll join you after handling things here!”
“Good!” Mr. Song patted Zhou Yuanyao’s shoulder appreciatively, as if entrusting him with an important task.
Yu Wen and Zhou Yuanyao waited for a while…
“Why hasn’t Zijiao come back yet? What’s taking her so long?”
Yu Wen waited anxiously.
In half an hour, they could go to the basement. By then, it would be too late for Zhou Ye to escape – the deed would be done!
And they’d get that ten thousand yuan back!
“She probably went to the backyard to accompany Mr. Song and Madam Song long ago. You know how lively and kind our Zijiao is – she’s great at breaking the ice!” Zhou Yuanyao explained.
“That’s true!” Thinking of this, Yu Wen became even happier.
Sacrificing Zhou Ye alone for the happiness of the whole family – what a brilliant idea!
At this thought, Yu Wen couldn’t help but lift her chin proudly…
Their family would still be among the elite!
“Knock knock knock…”
“Xiao Ye, open the door! Are you in there?”
The chaotic sounds coming from the basement made Yu Wen grin from ear to ear! Thinking that things had finally succeeded, she couldn’t help but feel delighted.
All that future wealth and glory!
“Bang!” She knocked on the door again.
“Zhou Ye? Xiao Ye? What’s that noise inside? Who’s with you? Auntie is coming in!”
With that, she pushed the door open.
“Oh my god! Xiao Ye, what are you doing? Child, why are you so impatient? We’re all family now. Couldn’t you wait a few more days?”
“Old Zhou, come quickly! Old Zhou…”
“Someone help!”
“Something’s happened!”
Her shouts not only brought Mr. Song rushing from the backyard but also attracted two or three neighbors…
“Sister Yu, what’s wrong? Why are you shouting so frighteningly?”
“Yeah, what happened to Xiao Ye?”
As they approached…
“Ah! Inside…”
Being experienced adults, they immediately recognized what was happening from the sounds inside.
“How could Xiao Ye do such a thing?” a neighbor asked doubtfully.
Zhou Ye was usually so well-behaved and sensible – it was hard to believe she would do something like this!
Yu Wen said disappointedly, “It’s all my fault. I didn’t raise Xiao Ye properly, it’s all my fault! Xiao Ye is so confused! Ah…”
“Auntie, what are you talking about? How have you failed to educate me properly?”
A clear voice rang out from behind the crowd! Yu Wen’s eyes widened in shock!
“You… why are you here?”
Yu Wen instinctively asked.
Zhou Ye asked in surprise, “This is my room. If I don’t return here, where else should I go?”
Yu Wen’s face drastically changed. If Zhou Ye was here, then who was inside? Remembering Zhou Zijiao who had been missing for hours, she immediately screamed and charged inside!
Pulling back the covers, she saw Zhou Zijiao weeping pitifully!
The gagged mouth had already turned blue and purple!
“Zijiao?” Yu Wen called out tremulously.
“Waa… Mom…”
Zhou Zijiao finally cried out!
The Song Family’s fool wouldn’t have it, grabbing Yu Wen: “Not bride, not… liars! I’ll beat you to death…”
As he spoke, he raised his palm and heavily slapped Yu Wen across the face!
“Smack!”