When they arrived at Zhang's house, they were supposed to get off the car together, but Si Qicheng suddenly received a call and had to attend a short emergency meeting.

Before entering the Si family, she thought that the CEO of a wealthy family like the Si family would not be too busy, but Si Qicheng hardly had any vacation throughout the year. Even if he didn't go to the company, there were countless small meetings that required his participation.

Song Mi was already accustomed to this kind of sudden work, so he got out of the car first.

In the early years, the Zhang family's business was not big. The Zhang family had only three daughters. The eldest daughter, Zhang Yuyun, married a son-in-law and had a daughter, Zhang Raner.

The second daughter, Zhang Yurou, married into the Si family as a second wife. The third daughter, Zhang Yuling, is over 30 years old but has not yet married.

After Zhang Yuyun took charge of the Zhang family, although she was a girl, she was quite decisive. The business has been booming in recent years. Coupled with the marriage with the Si family, the Zhang family has become one of the upper class celebrities in City X.

Therefore, even if it was Zhang Yuling's birthday, and the Zhang family wanted to hold it, naturally many people would come to curry favor with them. Even if they were not doing it for the Zhang family, they would still give face to the Si family.

But... Song Mi stood at the gate of Zhang's courtyard, looking at the strange wealth-gathering formation above the villa... It seems that it is not easy for the Zhang family to become rich.

Led by the Zhang family's servants, Song Mi crossed the marble pool at the front door and entered the Zhang family's front yard. Most people had already arrived.

The evening lights echoed with the ripples on the water, bright and clear, and the courtyard was filled with the clinking of glasses.

When Song Mi came in, everyone's eyes fell on her one after another, and she was the focus of everyone's attention.

But this attention from everyone is not kind, but rather contains more sarcasm.

They all knew that Song Mi was not valued in the Si family. Look, when she visited her mother-in-law's family, her husband didn't even accompany her.

What does it matter if she is born beautiful? She comes from a humble family and is not loved by her husband. She is nothing.

Yes, even if one claims to be from a noble family and has received a good education, the standards for judging others are still birth and marriage.

Song Mi didn't care about their gazes. She lifted her skirt slightly and walked towards Si Shuyi.

"Sister-in-law!" Si Shuyi saw her coming and walked forward to hold her arm in surprise, "Sister-in-law, you look so beautiful today."

Song Mi smiled faintly, "Is she here?"

Si Shuyi knew she was asking about Zhang Raner, "I just ran into her downstairs, and she seemed to be avoiding me."

Si Shuyi originally still had expectations for her cousin, hoping that it was just a misunderstanding, but when she saw her evasive eyes just now, her expectations seemed to be almost gone.

"Don't worry, she won't hide forever." Song Mi didn't see her Yang Ting, "Where is Yang Ting?"

"She said she couldn't get in, so I asked her to hide outside."

While the two were talking, Song Mi felt someone was staring at her. She turned around and saw Zhang Yurou and another woman not far away looking in her direction.

The woman's face was somewhat similar to Zhang Yurou's, but compared to Zhang Yurou, she was thinner and her eyes were slightly sunken, revealing a sharpness.

"This is my aunt." Si Shuyi said from the side.

Zhang Yuling walked towards them and said, "You are Xiao Cheng's wife, right?"

"Aunt Zhang." Song Mi took the initiative to extend his hand to her, and the two shook hands briefly. "Happy birthday."

"Thank you." Zhang Yuling smiled faintly, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "I've heard that you are young and beautiful, but I didn't expect you to be so beautiful."

Zhang Yuling's voice was quite loud, and the ladies nearby heard it and couldn't help laughing. "Yes, it's a good thing you're young and beautiful, otherwise you really wouldn't be able to marry into the Si family."

"Indeed, good looks can still make a living."

The laughter around them was unconcealed. Seeing Song Mi's face was as cold as ice, Zhang Yurou kindly came to his rescue.

"Xiao Mi came here alone, so please don't joke with her, or she'll be upset."

There was laughter all around.

Song Mi smiled, "How did Aunt Zhang know I was angry? I've been told that before. It's not right for you at your age, is it? I have a classmate who is an ophthalmologist. I can help you contact that friend."

Zhang Yurou was frightened last night and couldn't sleep the whole night. Even though she used delicate makeup to cover the bruises under her eyes today, she still looked a little haggard.

Song Mi openly scolded her for being old and ugly, and kept calling her Aunt Zhang. Her awkward and stiff expression revealed a bit of resentment, which made others laugh.

Si Younian did marry her, but Si Qicheng had never acknowledged her over the years, and he would not call her by her name in the Si family. When necessary, he would only call her Aunt Zhang.

"This... Zhang Yurou hasn't been recognized by the Si family yet?" Someone speculated in a low voice, but the voice was really loud.

Song Mi didn't even look at her twisted and forbearing expression, but looked at one of the people who had just ridiculed her, a plump noble lady.

"Madam Li, you and your wife have had some official disputes recently, so be careful not to lose both your money and your life."

"What?" Li Mei did feel that there was something wrong with her husband recently, but she had not been able to find any evidence.

"I know a little bit about divination. If Madam Li wants to know more, I'll need to see your sincerity. My fees are quite high."

Mrs. Li's fingers holding the wine glass turned slightly white.

Someone nearby said disdainfully, "What era is this? You're still into this kind of feudal superstition. You're already the young mistress of the Si family, yet you're still going out there swindling people. Aren't you ashamed?"

"That's right, Sister Mei, you can't believe this. Your husband treats you so well. Let's ignore this kind of person." Li Mei's good friend pulled her away.

Li Mei looked at Song Mi's calm and unfathomable eyes. Perhaps because she had been doubting it for a long time, she seemed to really believe her.

But my friend is right. This kind of weird stuff is still not credible. It’s better to spend some more money and ask someone to check it out.

Suddenly, Song Mi and Zhang Yuling looked up at the sky at the same time - the Zhang family's barrier had just shaken.

Song Mi looked at Zhang Yuling leisurely. It seemed that the Zhang family was still very fragile.

Zhang Yurou didn't notice, but turned to Si Shuyi and said, "Shuyi, go call your cousin down."

So many people surrounded Song Mi, and Zhang Yurou felt it was an eyesore to see her daughter standing with her, so she sent them away.

Song Mi glanced at Zhang Yuling. She seemed to have been staring at him, frowning, her eyes full of inquiry.

"Aunt Zhang, please go ahead and do your work."

I don’t know which of the two Aunt Zhangs Song Mi was talking to, but the fear in Zhang Yuling’s eyes was deeper than the disgust in Zhang Yurou’s.

Song Mi left everyone's sight and went into the room to find a corner to sit down. This position was just right for him to see the outside through the window and also the interior of the room clearly.

Suddenly a terrified, sharp voice came from upstairs, "Help!"

It was Si Shuyi's voice.

Song Mi looked upstairs and saw Si Shuyi running wildly in the corridor upstairs, almost in a panic, and a girl in a sea-blue dress following closely behind her.

There were two bloody scratches on the girl's delicate face, her hair was disheveled, and she chased after Si Shuyi with a handmade knife in her hand.

Everyone present was frightened by this sudden change and scattered. Zhang Raner shouted, "It's all your fault! How are you still alive?"

Si Shuyi saw Song Mi upstairs, and ran downstairs calling for help, but her skirt got caught at the corner of the stairs, and Zhang Raner's knife slashed towards her.

Si Shuyi was so terrified that she couldn't even shout. She raised her hand to try to stop it, but she didn't feel any pain.

She hesitated and lowered her arms, and saw Song Mi standing in front of her.

Song Mi grabbed Zhang Raner's hand. She exerted force on her hand, and Zhang Raner's wrist lost its strength and she let go of the knife.

Song Mi was clearly downstairs just now, but in just a moment, Song Mi stood in front of him. Si Shuyi was frightened and delighted.

Song Mi bit his fingertips and tapped Zhang Raner's forehead, and the black air on Zhang Raner's face gradually dissipated.

Zhang Raner, who was in a manic state just now, also calmed down. His red eyes suddenly shrank when he saw Si Shuyi, and Zhang Raner ran away.

But Song Mi grabbed his arm and said, "Still want to run?"

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