Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 71 Untitled Chapter

"I understand, you can go now." Zhou Qi waved his hand, signaling Wang Ma to leave first.

Then, she walked up to Zhou Zan in a gentle voice and said, "You were fine just now, why are you throwing a tantrum again after only a short while?"

Throwing a tantrum? If you don't throw a tantrum now, you might not be able to do it later!
"Tell me, are you going to kick me out of the house and then marry that ugly woman?" Zhou Zan asked, her voice filled with displeasure, tears welling in her eyes.

Zhou Qi was completely bewildered by Zhou Zan's nonsensical words.

Why was he kicked out of the house? And why did he marry an old woman?
He has absolutely no intention of remarrying!

It's even less likely that they would kick Zhou Zan out of the house.

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

"I'm talking nonsense? You're even putting away my mother's photos, and you still haven't fired that woman I hate. You just want to marry her as your second wife, don't you?" Zhou Zan's tears streamed down her face as she sobbed and roared.

Wang Ma, who had just come downstairs, heard the faint sounds of arguing coming from the second floor. She couldn't help but be curious, but etiquette told her that it was best not to be curious.

"What nonsense are you talking about? When did I say I was going to kick you out of the house? And when did I say I was going to remarry?" Zhou Qi said helplessly.

What is Zhou Zan thinking about all day long?

Kick her out of the house? How could that be? His entire estate will be left to Zhou Zan after he dies.

Remarrying? That's utter nonsense! He has only ever loved Qin He in his entire life.

"You really don't want to kick me out of the house? You really don't want to remarry?" Zhou Zan asked, half believing and half doubting.

Zhou Qi silently rolled his eyes.

No! Really no! I'll say it a million times and it still won't be true! Zhou Qi shouted angrily in his heart.

Coming to his senses, Zhou Qi looked at Zhou Zan, who was crying her eyes out, and softly asked, "Why did you think I would kick you out of the house?" Then, he thought of that absurd term, "remarry." He asked, puzzled, "And why did you think I would remarry?"

"Then why don't you fire Aunt Zhang? Isn't it because you have feelings for her?" Zhou Zan said, sounding aggrieved.

The moment the words left his mouth, Zhou Qi felt as if struck by lightning.

Does not expelling her mean you have ulterior motives towards her?
No wonder Zhou Zan's Chinese grades were so bad; it turns out it was all due to over-interpretation.

Moreover, Aunt Zhang is worlds apart from Qin He in both appearance and education.

Is his judgment really that bad?

"Zhou Zan, have you gone mad?"

Zhou Qi's eyes were empty and lifeless, and the back of her hand was pressed against Zhou Zan's forehead. Look at her, has she gone mad! How could she say such outrageous things!
I touched Zhou Zan's forehead, but she didn't have a fever.

Zhou Zan reached out and pushed away the hand placed on her forehead. "I don't have a fever!"

"Then how could you say such crazy, insane things?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zan's face darkened. Did he really have to say such hurtful things?

"Then give me a reason why you don't fire her? If you can't explain it clearly, I'll pack my bags and run away from home right now!" Zhou Zan crossed his arms, making a blatant threat.

Zhou Qi had no choice but to beg Zhou Zan to come closer and whisper in his ear, "Come here, I'll tell you in secret."

Zhou Zan raised an eyebrow, but still obediently leaned in to listen.

Zhou Qi whispered in Zhou Zan's ear for a while, and Zhou Zan's expression changed from initial doubt to seriousness.

"Alright, now that you know, go downstairs and eat. Don't let Aunt Wang nag you anymore." Zhou Qi said, heading downstairs for dinner.

Zhou Zan gave a soft "oh" and obediently followed behind Zhou Qi like a child who had done something wrong.

Her father treated her so well, yet she fantasized that he would kick her out of the house. She deserves to die!

Zhou Zan muttered to herself.

Lu Zhiyan went to the company to deal with the fire at the Hualan District warehouse as soon as he got off the plane, and has preliminarily identified the suspect.

She had just finished washing up and was sitting on the sofa in her bathrobe when she called Huo Xingchuan.

The call was answered quickly, and a deep, cold voice sounded, "Hello, what do you want?"

"It's just past nine o'clock, and you're already resting?" Lu Zhiyan lowered his eyes, his fingertips lightly tapping the table.

"No, didn't I already have someone deliver the goods to you? Why are you bothering me so late?" Huo Xingchuan put his right hand behind his head and held his phone in the other.

"Are you still with Cui Tinglan?"

With nothing else to do, Lu Zhiyan inquired about Huo Xingchuan's private affairs.

Huo Xingchuan didn't think much of it, taking it as a normal chat where they talked about personal matters and asked about each other's recent situations.

"Yes, we're together."

"I remember, didn't your mother hate her? All these years, without any official status, she's still following you around?" Lu Zhiyan's words were ambiguous, neither a greeting nor a sarcasm.

Even without official status, Huo Xingchuan is still one of the most prestigious and wealthy families in Nanjiang. The meager wealth they possess is enough for an ordinary person to live on for several lifetimes.

Cui Tinglan naturally eagerly went.

"Tsk, don't rub salt into my wounds," Huo Xingchuan said with displeasure.

Lu Zhiyan chuckled softly but remained silent.

Cui Tinglan is a well-known actress in the Chinese entertainment industry. She burst onto the scene three years ago and has now been promoted to a top-tier position by Huo Xingchuan, even on par with Lu Zhiruo.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, I have a girlfriend. We're probably getting married soon, and then you..."

Lu Zhiyan was interrupted by Huo Xingchuan before he could finish speaking. Huo Xingchuan said through gritted teeth, "You really know how to rub salt into my wounds!"

Cui Tinglan has been with him for three years, always without any official status or recognition, and it's unknown how much longer she will have to remain hidden.

Hearing Huo Xingchuan speak through gritted teeth, Lu Zhiyan gave a light, mocking laugh, and then slowly spoke.

"Xingchuan, sometimes you should try to see things from your mother's perspective. Cui Tinglan, a school bully and abuser, why should she be worthy of your love? And you even dare to dream of marriage!"

"When did your Huo family of Nanjiang become able to accept such a disreputable matriarch? She's a disgrace to your Huo family! Some women are just for fun, but if you actually marry one, you'll be a laughing stock among all the wealthy families in Nanjiang, and even the whole country!"

Although what Lu Zhiyan said was harsh, it did make sense.

Huo Xingchuan was speechless, choked by Lu Zhiyan's words.

He's an adult; how could he not understand the pros and cons?

He has been suppressing the fact that Cui Tinglan is a bully and abuser. What will he do if one day he can no longer suppress these things?
"Xingchuan, as a friend of many years, I'm just giving you advice from a friend's perspective. Of course, you can listen to me or not. But I have only one request: you can't bring her to my wedding. My girlfriend hates people like her the most."

Huo Xingchuan lowered his eyes, the emotions in them unreadable.

"Alright, stop talking about me. Who is your girlfriend, this rich girl?" Huo Xingchuan breathed a sigh of relief and asked jokingly.

"It's a good match, she's the daughter of the third young lady of the Nan family in the capital... no, the Lin family."

Upon realizing that Nanshan had divorced Lin Jingshu, Lu Zhiyan quickly changed his mind.

Lu Zhiyan spoke in a relaxed tone, his voice carrying a hint of tenderness and affection.

Babies, this character is 艴 (fu).
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