The ancient war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in a wealthy family

The bitterness of the champagne spread across my tongue like a thorn, making me feel uneasy.

The mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows...

who is it?

Who is plotting against me behind my back?

I could almost feel an invisible net quietly enveloping me.

I suppressed the uneasiness in my heart and said to Zhan Yu in a relaxed manner, "It's okay, maybe I'm too tired lately." Zhan Yu didn't ask any further questions, but just gently put his arm around my shoulders and took me out of the noisy hall.

When I returned to the room, I immediately unfolded the note. The beautiful handwriting carried a subtle hint of malice.

I looked at these words over and over again, trying to search my mind for all the people who might be my enemies.

Could it be Mrs. Li?

Or is he the sinister head of Wang Charity Project?

Within a few days, I noticed the new rumor spreading like a virus in social circles.

This time, they no longer attacked my character, but instead hinted that I was still involved in the previous fake charity project, saying that my previous clarification was just a show and that they were still manipulating it secretly.

This is simply nonsense!

I was furious and felt that my newly peaceful life had been turned upside down again.

Zhan Yu advised me to calm down. He said, "Don't panic. Let's find out who is behind this first." But this time I was not as anxious to find evidence to clarify the matter as before, because I realized that the more anxious I was to defend myself, the easier it would be for me to fall into their trap.

I took a deep breath, and a bold idea took shape in my mind.

I looked in the mirror, put on a confident smile, and said to Zhan Yu, "This time, I'm going to make them lose their composure."

The next day, I announced that I would hold a public briefing and invite all media and friends who were concerned about this matter to attend. I wanted to explain the whole story in front of everyone.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.

Those who were hiding in the dark and spreading rumors obviously did not expect me to be so decisive. For a while, all kinds of speculations and discussions emerged.

On the day of the briefing, I wore a simple and elegant suit, stood under the spotlight, faced countless cameras and curious eyes, and my heart was as calm as water.

I spoke slowly, my voice clear and firm: "I know there have been some rumors about me recently..." Before I finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion in the back row of the venue. A man suddenly stood up, pointed at me and shouted, "You're a liar!" My eyes flashed and I looked at the man...

My eyes widened and I looked at the man.

He was dressed shabbily and holding a worn notebook in his hand. It was none other than Wu, the tabloid reporter who had been harassing me before!

He roared like a mad dog: "You have cheated so many people of their money, and you still want to pretend to be innocent here!" I sneered, calmly took out a document from my bag, and said loudly: "Mr. Wu, if you are referring to the previous charity project, then I think this audit report issued by an authoritative organization can prove my innocence." Wu, the tabloid reporter, was obviously stunned for a moment, his eyes flickering, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

I pressed the issue, "As for your claim of 'scamming money,' I'd like to ask, what evidence do you have?"

He hesitated and couldn't explain it for a long time.

At this time, Zhan Yu stood up, walked to my side, scanned the entire audience with cold eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Today, my wife is here to publicly clarify all false rumors. If you still have any questions, you can ask us directly, but if anyone continues to maliciously slander, we reserve the right to pursue legal responsibility!" Zhan Yu's aura was so strong that he shocked everyone present.

I smiled slightly, gave Zhan Yu a grateful look, and continued, "I know that some people have been secretly spreading rumors and trying to destroy my reputation. I want to tell you today that your conspiracy will not succeed!" As soon as I finished speaking, there was another commotion in the back row of the venue, and a figure wanted to leave in a panic.

I recognized her at first sight—Zhou, a distant relative of the Zhan family!

I walked quickly up to her, blocked her way, and asked in a cold voice, "Ms. Zhou, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Is there something wrong?" Her face was pale, her eyes were evasive, and she stammered, "I... I feel a little uncomfortable..." I sneered, "Uncomfortable? I think you are guilty!" I took out another document from my bag. It was the anonymous letter evidence and the confession of the middleman that my friend Sun helped me find.

"I think you should be familiar with this evidence?" I threw the document in front of her and her face turned pale in an instant.

"You...you are making a false accusation!" she shouted in a timid tone.

"False accusation?" I raised my eyebrows. "I advise you to take a closer look. This is an anonymous letter written by you yourself!" Zhou Yuanfang's relative's face was pale and she was trembling all over. She didn't expect that I would have such solid evidence.

She suddenly went crazy, pointing at me and cursing: "You bitch! You deliberately framed me! You..." I looked at her hysterical appearance, and there was no ripple in my heart.

I slowly took out a recorder from my bag...

"I think there are some things you probably don't want others to hear, right?"

I pressed the play button in front of her, and the recording clearly contained the sound of her bargaining with the middleman. Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing through her disguised mask.

Her face turned pale, her lips trembled, but she could no longer utter a word.

People around her began to point fingers at her and whisper about her. She was like a rat crossing the street, and everyone wanted to beat her up.

I looked at her miserable appearance, without a trace of pity in my heart, only endless joy.

The social circle's atmosphere changed instantly. Those who had previously ridiculed me now stood up to support me and said that they believed in my innocence.

Mrs. Li even took my hand and said apologetically, "Miss Bai, I misunderstood you before. Please forgive me." I smiled faintly and accepted her apology.

Not only did my reputation recover, it even improved.

I thought the farce was over and I could return to my peaceful life.

But just as I turned to leave, I noticed the look in Zhou Yuanfang's relative's eyes. There was no regret, no fear, only a hint of cold unwillingness, like a poisonous snake, lurking in the dark, waiting for the opportunity to attack again.

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.

I subconsciously held Zhan Yu's hand tightly, and he gave me a comforting look.

I took a deep breath and told myself: If an enemy comes, I will fight him; if a flood comes, I will block it with earth. I will not be afraid of any challenge anymore!

Suddenly, I saw Zhou Yuanfang's relative walking straight towards Lady Li...

She had a fake smile on her face and was whispering something.

I narrowed my eyes, alarm bells ringing in my heart.

What does she want to do?