Xia Meihui tightly grabbed Zhou Mufan, who was about to step out of the door, her eyes full of resentment and resentment: "Mufan, you want to go find Xu Lan? You have simply lost your mind! Don't forget, the one standing next to you right now is me, your legitimate wife."
There was a slight tremor in her voice, and her unwillingness was evident.
Zhou Mufan's eyes were cold and distant. He gently pushed Xia Meihui's hand away and walked towards the door with a firm step: "You have your own ideas about how we got to this point."
He was not determined to find Xu Lan, but he just wanted to escape from this home full of quarrels and discord and find a moment of peace.
In the end, he couldn't help but click on Xia Ruoan's wedding video.
He thought that the love had long since faded away and he could be indifferent to it, but when he saw her in the picture wearing a wedding dress and smiling like a flower, his eyes couldn't help but become moist.
At that moment, memories of the past came flooding back like a tide, breaking his heart.
He wondered in his heart whether that feeling came from Xia Ruoan's unique smile, or whether he just regarded her as someone's shadow?
However, at this moment, he could only realize bitterly that Xia Ruoan, whose eyes were once full of stars and only reflected his figure, had quietly disappeared from his world.
Xu Lan? Her shadow? No, now he finally got a glimpse of the truth deep in her heart—Xia Ruoan. She was never a replica of anyone, and certainly not a substitute for Xu Lan.
In those past days, Zhang Kai's unconscious reminders and the subtle self-esteem in his heart had woven such an illusion, causing Xia Ruoan's image to be distorted into the shadow of someone else in his mind.
The differences between them are so distinct that they cannot be compared. Whether it is the unique charm of their clothing taste, the subtle differences in their appearance, or even the temperament revealed in their gestures, they are all like stars, shining independently and without overlapping.
This awakening came too late, but was too profound, so he could only silently mourn in his heart for the beauty that he missed due to misunderstanding.
Mrs. Zhou watched her son walk away, feeling mixed emotions.
Then he pulled Xia Meihui over, his eyes filled with questioning and anger: "What's going on here? Why did you two get married so hastily? And your sudden pregnancy, could it be... that all this was the result of your careful planning?"
Xia Meihui frowned, a trace of disdain flashed across her face, she swung her hand and broke free from Mrs. Zhou's shackles: "Don't say such harsh words, as if the whole world owes you.
Back then, people lined up to pursue me, and it was your Zhou family who pestered me and begged me to marry Zhou Mufan. Now you're blaming me for your schemes?"
Mrs. Zhou's voice was a little sharp due to her excitement: "You are so self-righteous! If time could go back, do you think..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xia Meihui's cold eyes. An indescribable tension and confrontation filled the air.
"Did you do something to my son secretly, trying to get pregnant and get a foothold in the Zhou family? You are a woman with a heart as vicious as a snake!" Mrs. Zhou was furious, her words full of indignation.
"I, Xia Meihui, act uprightly and honestly. How could I possibly have drugged anyone? He was drunk and mistook me for Xia Ruoan."
"If I hadn't considered that he still had some value, how could I have let him go so easily?" Xia Meihui curled her lips into a sneer, with a hint of teasing in her eyes, looking directly at Mrs. Zhou.
"Besides, mother, why are you so angry? Back then, didn't you also put in a lot of effort to be able to step into the Zhou family's threshold?"
"When it comes to the calculations and hatred in your heart, I, Xia Meihui, can't even begin to compare to you. Not only did you take on someone else's life-saving grace in order to gain wealth and fame, you also resorted to various methods. I can't even begin to compare to you in this capacity."
There was a hint of sarcasm in Xia Meihui's words, but they also revealed her helplessness and regret for the past.
Mrs. Zhou's eyes suddenly widened, full of confusion and shock, "Meihui, I don't understand what you are saying at all. Where did my sister come from?"
Xia Meihui's eyes were firm, and her tone was filled with unquestionable determination. "Mom, if you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. If you want to sit firmly on the throne of Madam Zhou, you must ensure that my position as Madam Zhou is safe. Otherwise, I am not afraid of destroying both myself and the enemy. At worst, we will all die together."
She felt mixed emotions, having never expected that her nominal mother-in-law would be so cruel. In order to marry into the Zhou family, she pretended to be her sister and even made elaborate plans to get pregnant in order to achieve her goal.
"How did you find out about this? And who else knows about this?" Mrs. Zhou was shocked by her daughter-in-law's words, and her tone couldn't help but carry a hint of panic and anxiety.
Facing the situation before her, Xia Meihui showed no fear at all. She knew very well that she was not unprepared.
"Don't try to use the same tactics on me that you used on your sister. I've already confessed to my best friend that if I die at your hands, it will be your doing."
"By then, all the shameful things you've done will be revealed to the world. So, for our own safety, if I live, you live too. If I'm in trouble, you won't be able to escape unscathed. I will definitely drag you down with me into the abyss."
There was unquestionable determination in Xia Meihui's tone.
"After all, you are several decades older than me. If you die before me, it will be normal in the eyes of the world. And for the sake of my unborn child, I will not let anyone know that the child's grandmother is a murderer..."
There was a hint of coldness in Xia Meihui's words, but they also revealed the tenacity and helplessness of a mother.
Facing the situation before her, Xia Meihui showed no fear at all. She knew very well that she was not unprepared.
"Don't try to use the same tactics on me that you used on your sister. I've already confessed to my best friend that if I die at your hands, it will be your doing."
However, Mrs. Zhou had to succumb to Xia Meihui's coercion and dared not act rashly because the key evidence was still in the hands of her friend, binding her actions like shackles.
At this moment, she slumped in the chair powerlessly. The only thing she could do was pick up the phone and tell her son to stay away from Xu Lan. She couldn't afford to offend this lunatic.
Xu Lan, the marriage partner she once dreamed of, has now become an unattainable existence. Although the Xu family is still prosperous, Xia Meihui is a hidden mine that may explode at any time, making all beautiful fantasies turn into bubbles.
At the same time, on the other side, Xia Ruoan finished her bath, slowly walked out of the bathroom, and sat lightly on the wedding bed covered with rose petals.
Those bright and juicy petals seemed to carry a hint of uneasiness in her eyes, causing an indescribable tension to surge in her heart.
When she caught a glimpse of Leng Zexi coming out of the shower in another room, his handsome face looked even more charming under the light, and Xia Ruoan's cheeks couldn't help but blush.
Shyness surged over her like a tide. She lowered her eyes shyly, not daring to look directly into those deep eyes. She could only pretend to stare intently at the flower petals that she was unconsciously playing with in her hands. Her heart was beating wildly and she couldn't calm down.
Leng Zexi's pajamas and Xia Ruoan's complemented each other perfectly, as if they were specially chosen for each other.
He slowly walked to the bedside, his eyes locked gently on Xia Ruoan.
Her already beautiful face was made even more charming by the shy blush. Even without any makeup, she looked like the morning glow reflecting on the snow, pure and elegant. Even the flowers blooming in the courtyard seemed to pale in comparison to her.
Xia Ruoan raised her head slightly, a shy light flashing in her eyes, and her voice was as thin as a mosquito: "You drank a lot of wine today, do you want to lie down and rest for a while?"
Hearing this, Leng Zexi smiled faintly, his voice gentle but firm: "It's okay, I'm fine."
He gently stroked Xia Ruoan's cheek, the tenderness of his fingertips seemed to melt people's hearts. Then, he slowly leaned over and kissed her lips.
Xia Ruoan hugged him tightly, responding to this affectionate and gentle kiss. At this moment, it seemed that only they were left in the world of the two. Time flowed slowly between their lips and teeth, and it was a long time before they reluctantly separated.
Within a few minutes, Xia Ruoan keenly caught the subtle emotional fluctuations of the people around him.
An inexplicable fear quietly crept into her heart. She hesitated, her hands gently resting on his chest, but she didn't know whether to bravely push him away or go along with this sudden intimacy.
Leng Zexi noticed her stiffness and paused, a hint of surprise flashing in his deep eyes.
After a moment's silence, he whispered in an almost tentative tone: "Shall we continue?"
"I... I asked my eldest brother," he said, a subtle nervousness in his voice, as if he was trying to find a rationale for his next move. "He said that this time is fine, but we need to be restrained and cautious."
As soon as Leng Zexi finished speaking, Xia Ruoan's eyes instantly became filled with horror. She looked at him in disbelief, with mixed feelings in her heart.
How could he ask such a private question to his elder brother? This was beyond her imagination.
Leng Zexi's gaze was fixed on her, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless thoughts and desires.
Xia Ruoan looked at him, her heart surging, but she didn't know how to respond to this sudden enthusiasm and directness.
"If you are afraid and unwilling, you can refuse." Leng Zexi respected her.
After all, their lives are still long, so there is no need to rush this life.
Xia Ruoan looked up at him, seeing his forbearance and respect, and ultimately did not refuse. This was her duty, wasn't it?
"Then be gentle." Xia Ruoan said in a low voice, with a hint of fear. The last time she was in a daze was because of the Chinese medicine. The time they spent together had relaxed her grudges, but this time she was still a little uncomfortable.
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