The prince of Beijing circle is unattainable, and asks her to take responsibility at night

"I remember that time, Taozi was so attached to you that she wouldn't even let my brother touch her hair. Every time my brother refused to give in and tried to touch her hair, Taozi would knock him to the ground. I still can't forget that scene. My brother would always go home and complain to grandma!"

"As a result, grandma scolded him every time, saying that he didn't look like an heir at all and was too petty and calculating like a petty person."

"...Back then, Taozi loved the carrots you fed her the most. When Grandma brought her home, she refused to eat for a long time. The vet said she was about to die. You saved her, but because she had been abused as a child, she started to get sick all the time as she got older. During that time, Grandma was always worried."

Jiang Zhi's brows were furrowed and his expression changed several times.

Lu Ziyan noticed her nervousness and reached out to hold her wrist. "Don't be afraid, sister-in-law. Although we haven't seen each other for so long, she still recognizes you. Every time the breeder takes out your photo, she spins around happily. Besides, Taozi is different now. She is soft and plump, and anyone can touch her."

Although Lu Ziyan said so, Jiang Zhi's tense heart still did not relax.

Until Jiang Zhi was called to Qi Hong's lounge, she was still thinking about Lu Ziyan's words.

But as soon as he entered the door, Qi Hong slapped him in the face.

The slaps brought Jiang Zhi back to his senses, and his cheeks suddenly felt extremely painful. Under the dim light, he saw Qi Hong standing in front of him.

There was anger on his face.

Qi Hong acted like a wealthy lady. For a moment, she felt that she was far superior and no one had ever felt close to her.

"What does this mean, Mrs. Lu?"

"I've always treated you as my own daughter. I know you don't have the love of your parents. I've put so much thought into you, but what about you? How did you treat me? You knew that Ah Yan was my life, yet you beat Ah Yan like this! Do you know that he almost died of tetanus? People who marry people are all good wives, but what about you?"

"Every time I get close to you, nothing good happens! Jiang Zhi, if it weren't for you, would Ah Yan have ended up like this? You're such a jinx!"

Qi Hong was furious. This was the first time Jiang Zhi heard her speak to him in this tone.

"Did Mrs. Shen ask him why I hit him?"

"Jiang Zhi, although you haven't got a marriage certificate, you did hold a wedding banquet. Even if he really wants to do something to you, you should just bear with it. You owe it to A Yan and the Lu family!" Qi Hong shouted hysterically.

"Heh--!" A sarcastic smile appeared on Jiang Zhi's lips.

"why are you laughing!"

"I was so stupid before! I actually...thought that you, Madam Lu, really cared about me. It's hard for you to pretend for so long."

She used to lack love, and as long as she was given a little warmth, she would treat her like a family member.

Qi Hong's face turned red and white with anger. "You have never been my standard for choosing a daughter-in-law. If the old lady hadn't insisted, how could I have agreed to your marriage? If you hadn't harmed Ah Yan, our Lu family wouldn't be extinct!"

"Do you know how happy I was when I found out Xia Qianqian was pregnant? I thought God must have heard my prayers and made our Ah Yan a father. It was me who insisted that Ah Yan marry her."

Jiang Zhi's face froze, his brows were clear, and his eyes were slightly cold. "So, you knew Xia Qianqian was pregnant from the beginning?"

"Yes, I knew it when she first found out she was pregnant and went to the hospital for a check-up!"

Jiang Zhi's heart was broken into pieces.

"Then why did you bother asking him to have a wedding with me?"

"Jiang Zhi, you clung to Ah Yan so tightly back then. Even if I told you to stay away from Ah Yan, would you agree? Our Lu family values our reputation the most. If your grandmother knew about this, do you think she would let it go? I don't want anyone outside to scold my Ah Yan."

Jiang Zhi couldn't even laugh sarcastically now.

The room suddenly became quiet.

At this moment, a clear and familiar woman's voice came from inside.

"Auntie, this necklace is so beautiful. You have such good taste."

Jiang Zhi looked over in the direction of the sound and saw Xia Qianqian wearing a blue rhinestone dress, walking towards them slowly.

She has delicate makeup and looks adorned with jewels. The diamond necklace she wears around her neck sparkles brightly, drawing everyone's attention to her at first glance.

"Zhizhi." When Xia Qianqian saw Jiang Zhi, her eyes changed and suddenly became weak, "Don't misunderstand, I just..."

"I called Qianqian over." Qi Hong walked to Xia Qianqian's side.

"Auntie, this necklace is a gift from you to Zhizhi. I just helped her try it on. Please explain it to her quickly so that Zhizhi doesn't misunderstand." Xia Qianqian blinked at Qi Hong, looking well-behaved and obedient.

Qi Hong glanced at Jiang Zhi with disdain, "Who told you that this necklace of mine is for Jiang Zhi? I personally asked a master to design this for you. It's a gift for my daughter-in-law."

Daughter-in-law?

"Auntie." Xia Qianqian lowered her voice and spoke to Qi Hong, "Zhizhi is your daughter-in-law. What's wrong with me? I lost my memory before, so I mistakenly thought that Ayan was still my husband. But now I remember everything and know that I am of humble status and don't deserve such a good thing. This should be given to Zhizhi. I don't want it."

Jiang Zhi was in a bad mood and spoke in a bad tone, "Do you remember?"

"Zhizhi, I'm sorry about that day..." She looked at Jiang Zhi with a wronged look on her face.

"Why are you apologizing to her? She was the one who pushed you, and that's why you fell down the stairs and hit your head."

"No, Auntie, I was careless that day." Xia Qianqian explained hurriedly.

"Xia Qianqian, aren't you tired after acting for so long?"

"Zhizhi, what did I do? What happened that day was my fault, so I didn't hold you responsible." Her voice was hoarse and sounded pitiful. "I know you don't like me, so I try to stay away from you."

As she spoke, she took off the necklace from her neck. "Auntie, I am not worthy of such a fine thing. Thank you for inviting me here today."

"How can a person's status be measured by these things? If I say you are worthy of it, then you are worthy of it. Unlike some people, even if they wear jewels and precious stones, it can't change the viciousness in their bones."

"Zhizhi is very good. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be able to get to where I am today."

She took off the necklace and handed it to Qi Hong. "Auntie, I'd better go first. Thank you for inviting me to the old lady's birthday party today. Please explain it to Zhizhi! Don't let Zhizhi misunderstand you because of me."

Qi Hong grabbed Xia Qianqian and said, "You are not the one who should leave."

"Auntie, I'm not worthy of being here—!" Xia Qianqian glanced at Jiang Zhi's gloomy face, "Zhizhi is the old lady's VIP guest, she can't leave."

"Jiang Zhi, the old lady likes you, you can be bold and reckless, but don't forget that the old lady will eventually grow old, and this family's surname is Lu."

knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.