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

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, dispelling any remaining uneasiness from the night.

I took a deep breath and put on the dress I had carefully selected.

Zhan Yu was already dressed. He walked over and kissed my forehead gently: "Don't worry, everything will be fine." His words were soothing, but he couldn't hide a hint of solemnity, which made my heart, which had been slightly settled, hang in the air again.

When I arrived at the exhibition hall, the atmosphere was even more lively than I had imagined.

Celebrities from all walks of life gathered together, dressed in elegant clothes and drinking and chatting.

I tried to keep smiling and chatted with some familiar guests.

However, behind the hustle and bustle, I always feel that there is an undercurrent surging, which prevents me from truly relaxing.

My team members also seemed a little nervous.

The young assistant Lily kept saying in my ear: "Ms. Bai, don't be nervous, everything will go well." Her comfort was more like self-comfort, and I could feel the sweat in her palms.

What made me even more uneasy was that Mo’s ex-girlfriend also showed up at the exhibition.

She was wearing a fiery red dress, which was gorgeous and eye-catching, but also had a hint of aggressiveness.

She walked straight up to me, with a sarcastic smile on her lips: "Ms. Bai, I didn't expect you to really make it to this day. But the best is yet to come." After she said that, she turned and left, leaving behind a meaningful look.

My heart sank suddenly. The appearance of Mo's ex-girlfriend made me more certain that today's exhibition would not be peaceful.

The exhibition officially opened, and guests streamed into the hall. I stood by the booth, looking at each carefully selected exhibit, trying to remain calm.

When the Zhan family's ancestral jade seal was unveiled, the whole place was silent.

Immediately afterwards, thunderous applause and praise broke out.

This jade seal undoubtedly became the focus of the entire exhibition, and its brilliance even overshadowed all other exhibits.

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and my heart finally settled down.

However, just when I thought everything was going well, a staff member rushed over, his face pale and his voice trembling: "Miss Bai, it's bad! The warehouse... the warehouse is on fire!"

My heart sank suddenly and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

The warehouse contains antiques, calligraphy, and paintings treasured by the Zhan family over the generations. If a fire were to break out, the consequences would be disastrous...

I immediately turned to look at Zhan Yu, only to find him standing in the corner of the exhibition hall, talking in a low voice with a strange man.

I seemed to have seen that man’s back somewhere... He turned his head suddenly and met my eyes.

That's a face I'll never forget...

My heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and waves of suffocation came over me.

Fire in the warehouse?

!

how so!

I tried hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out, took a deep breath, and told myself to stay calm.

Every antique calligraphy and painting of the Zhan family is a priceless treasure, and there must be no mistakes!

I quickly walked to Zhan Yu and grabbed his arm: "Zhan Yu, there is a fire in the warehouse!" My voice trembled slightly because of nervousness.

He turned around suddenly, a flash of shock in his eyes, and then he regained his composure: "I understand." He turned to look at the strange man, his tone low and firm: "The plan has changed, immediately implement plan B."

The strange man nodded slightly and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Zhan Yu then turned around and held my hand tightly: "Don't be afraid, I have already made arrangements." Although his tone was calm, I could feel the warmth of his palm and the unquestionable determination.

I forced myself to calm down and tried not to think about the worst possible outcome. Now, I had to trust Zhan Yu and believe that he could handle it all.

The exhibition hall was still bustling with activity, as people gathered around the jade seal, exclaiming in admiration.

I stood on the edge of the crowd, watching all this, but I felt like I was in a huge vortex, being pushed forward by an invisible force.

At this time, I noticed that Mo's ex-girlfriend was standing not far away, with a sneer on her lips and her eyes full of pride.

She seemed to enjoy my predicament, and her eyes seemed to say, "See, you lose after all."

A surge of anger surged from the bottom of my heart. I clenched my fists tightly and tried hard to restrain the urge to rush up and argue with her.

It's not time yet. I have to deal with the fire in the warehouse first.

As expected, my exhibits became the focus of the whole audience.

The lifelike picture of the ancient lady sparkled under the light, as if it was about to walk out of the painting.

People gathered around my exhibits, exclaiming in admiration.

"This is incredible! The technique of this painting is simply the pinnacle!" a famous art critic said excitedly.

"Yes, the artistic conception of this painting is also very profound and makes people linger on it." Another collector also praised it highly.

I stood by the booth, listening to these words of praise, but I didn't feel much joy in my heart.

My eyes were always on Mo's ex-girlfriend, who was moving among the crowd and whispering to the guests.

I knew in my heart that she must be spreading those false rumors again in an attempt to sabotage my exhibition.

I took a deep breath and told myself to calm down.

I had expected her to do this and was prepared to deal with it.

I walked to the center of the booth, picked up the microphone, and cleared my throat. "Dear guests, thank you all for coming. Today, I want to show you not only these exquisite works of art, but also a long-forgotten piece of family history..."

My voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the exhibition hall.

Everyone's eyes were on me, including Mo's ex-girlfriend.

The smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of surprise and uneasiness.

I continued, "I know there have been some rumors about me circulating recently. Some people, in order to achieve their own goals, do not hesitate to fabricate rumors and slander others..." I looked directly at Mo's ex-girlfriend, with a hint of warning in my tone.

Her face turned pale, her eyes flickered, and she didn't dare to look me in the eye.

I smiled slightly and continued, "However, I believe that the truth will never be covered up..." I took out a USB flash drive from my handbag and slowly raised it... "Inside, there are things I want to say to everyone..." The USB flash drive was inserted into the playback device in the exhibition hall, and a video began to play on the huge screen.

In the video, Mo's ex-girlfriend was conspiring with a man, discussing how to sabotage my exhibition, how to spread rumors to defame me, and even how to create the illusion of a warehouse fire to put the blame on me.

Every word and every sentence clearly records her conspiracy and intrigue.

There was an uproar in the exhibition hall, and people's eyes turned from me to Mo's ex-girlfriend, full of shock and contempt.

Her face was pale and her lips were trembling, but she couldn't utter a word.

She wanted to escape, but was stopped by security and could not move.

When I saw her miserable appearance, I didn't feel much pleasure, but only sadness.

She tried so hard for a man who didn't love her, but ended up like this.

I turned to look at Zhan Yu. He was looking at me affectionately, his eyes full of love and pride.

He walked up to me, held my hand tightly, and said in front of everyone: "My wife is kind, brave, and wise. She is the most precious treasure in my life. I love her more than anything." His voice was firm and powerful, and every word struck my heart, making me feel extremely warm and safe.

He turned to Mo's ex-girlfriend and said in a cold tone, "I hope you won't appear in front of us again, otherwise, I won't be polite to you anymore." His warning was loud and clear and full of deterrence.

Mo's ex-girlfriend finally left in disgrace, her back looking lonely and desolate.

After this incident, my exhibition was a huge success and received high praise from the art world.

As a result, the Zhan family’s reputation has greatly improved and has become the focus of attention in the industry.

At the celebration banquet, there was toasting and laughter.

I stood beside Zhan Yu, accepting everyone's congratulations, my heart filled with joy and pride.

I looked around at the shining lights, gorgeous decorations, and enthusiastic faces, as if I were in a dream.

Just as we were immersed in the joy of the successful exhibition, I overheard a conversation between two guests: "...Have you heard? The Zhan family seems..." "Shh! Keep your voice down, how can you talk about such things casually..." Their conversation came to an abrupt end, but it made my heart tighten... The light from the crystal chandelier fell, reflecting the champagne swaying in the glass, and the air was filled with the smell of success and joy.

I held Zhan Yu's arm, with a proper smile on my face, and responded to the guests who came to congratulate me.

The success of the exhibition is not only an affirmation of me, but also a testament to the strength of the Zhan family.

I glanced at Zhan Yu, and there was a barely perceptible ease on his handsome face.

This storm is finally over.

However, this joy did not last long.

As they drank and chatted, I overheard two guests talking in low voices. Their tones were mysterious and cautious, as if they were discussing some taboo topic.

"...Have you heard? The Zhan family seems..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down. How can you talk about such things so casually..."

Their conversation came to an abrupt end, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in my heart.

Zhan family?

whats the matter?

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition arose.

I kept their conversation in mind calmly, still keeping a smile on my face, but my heart was in turmoil.

After the celebration banquet, I left the noisy venue early on the pretext of feeling unwell.

When I got back to the car, I immediately called Private Detective Ke.

Detective Ke is a well-known "information dealer" in the industry. He is well-informed and highly efficient. I have always kept in touch with him in case of emergency.

"Detective Ke, I need you to help me investigate something about the Zhan family..." I briefly explained the situation and emphasized the urgency of the matter.

"No problem, Miss Bai, see you at the usual place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning." Detective Ke's tone was as crisp and clear as ever.

The next morning, I arrived at the agreed location early - an inconspicuous cafe.

I sat by the window, observing the surroundings and anxiously waiting for Detective Ke to arrive.

Ten minutes later, a man wearing a baseball cap and a black windbreaker walked in. It was Detective Ke.

"Miss Bai." He whispered and sat down opposite me.

I was about to speak when I suddenly felt a gaze from behind me, piercing my skin like needles.

I looked back vigilantly, but saw nothing.

"What's wrong?" Detective Ke noticed something was wrong with me and asked in a low voice.

"I feel..." I hesitated, "like someone is following us."

Detective Ke's eyes sharpened as he quickly scanned the cafe. Then, he lowered his voice and said, "Let's get out of here first."

We stood up and quickly left the cafe.

As I reached the door, I felt that prying gaze again. This time, I clearly saw a man in a gray suit standing across the street, his eyes fixed on us... He slowly reached into his pocket...