The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

“You…” Madam Liu looked at An Mi, unable to see her eyes, but she could still see the hatred hidden in An Mi’s heart from her expression. Madam Liu understood even more that no matter what, she could not change An Mi’s decision. From the beginning of this game, the Liu family had no way out.

However, even now, Madam Liu was still unwilling to admit defeat. An Mi was forcing her to recognize the humanity of her son Liu Zhan, which was far more painful for her than killing her with her own hands. Perhaps, as An Mi said, she wanted to make her die with her eyes wide open in disbelief.

But the more things were like this, the less she could let things go smoothly. Her eyes flickered, and Madam Liu looked at Liu Zhan again. "Zhan'er, don't fall for her tricks. She's using the land deed to lure you. She wants to make our Liu family kill each other so she can watch the show. Zhan'er, I am your mother. We are family. Your mother loves you the most. Have you forgotten?"

Liu Zhan frowned slightly, but the look in his eyes remained firm, unwavering despite Madam Liu's words. Everyone who saw this felt their contempt for Liu Zhan grow even stronger. It seemed that Liu Zhan was determined to obtain the Liu family's ancestral home, to prove to the world and to himself that he, Liu Zhan, was not a good-for-nothing.

However, in their eyes, Liu Zhan was clearly an extremely selfish person.

Isn't that right? How could An Mi not understand Liu Zhan's selfishness? It was precisely because she understood his nature that she was able to take advantage of him, and that's why this scene is what it is today.

"Young Master Liu, don't delay any longer." The Prince of Donglin, who hadn't spoken until now, said coldly, his narrowed eyes hiding many things that were hard to understand.

Urged on by the King of Donglin, not only Madam Liu but also Liu Zhan became somewhat flustered. However, Madam Liu's fluster was tinged with fear, while Liu Zhan's fluster vanished in an instant, replaced by a calm and resolute expression.

"Zhan'er..." Madam Liu was completely overwhelmed by the unease in her heart, and she called out this name, her voice trembling slightly.

“Mother, please grant Zhan’er’s wish. I want that land deed. Don’t you want it? What’s wrong with that? You’ve always wanted me to take over the Liu family’s assets. Now that I can get the Liu family’s ancestral home, even if you die, you won’t feel ashamed before the Liu family’s ancestors.” Liu Zhan said, his eyes still filled with unwavering determination.

Madam Liu trembled, quickly raised her hand, and slapped Liu Zhan across the face. The sound was exceptionally loud. Liu Zhan's face turned to the side, but the slap did not diminish his ruthlessness. Instead, it made him even more certain of his previous decision.

"Liu Zhan, I am your mother!" Madam Liu shouted sternly, only to realize how similar her words were to those of Liu Xuan earlier.

Madam Liu was stunned for a moment, feeling a sense of irony. Liu Xuan's laughter echoed in her ears, as if he were still laughing loudly in her ear, exceptionally clear.

"Heh...hehe..." Madam Liu laughed out loud, her laughter carrying an indescribable eeriness. Her gaze was fixed on Liu Zhan, and she did not utter any more reproaches, but her eyes were overflowing with reproach.

However, Liu Zhan did not take her reproach to heart. At this moment, he only had eyes for the land deed, and only one voice kept echoing in his mind: as long as his mother died, he would be able to get the Liu family's land deed.

Liu Zhan clenched his fists tighter, met Madam Liu's eyes, and a glimmer of hope instantly appeared in Madam Liu's eyes, "Zhan'er..."

"Mother, don't let your son do it." Liu Zhan interrupted Madam Liu.

These words were like another knife, piercing Madam Liu's heart. Madam Liu was stunned for a moment, then understood the meaning behind Liu Zhan's words. Her gaze lingered on Liu Zhan, and her smile became even more poignant.

Don't let him do it? Yes, between her life and the land deed, he resolutely chose the land deed. Even if he didn't do it himself, he ultimately gave up her life.

“Liu Zhan…” Madam Liu walked up to Liu Zhan and gently stroked his cheek. “Since you were born, I have always been proud of you. But now, I really regret giving birth to a son like you.”

Although Madam Liu spoke each word with a smile on her face, her words were filled with sorrow.

Liu Zhan's body stiffened, his clenched fists showing extreme restraint, but he could only bite his lip and harden his heart, "Mother, you are old."

Madam Liu was startled, and her body staggered. Was she already old?

"Haha... Zhan'er, my good son, you... are not bad, not bad at all!" Madam Liu laughed loudly, her laughter filled with despair and madness.

For a moment, only Madam Liu's laughter echoed in the entire hall of the Chamber of Commerce. Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines. Only An Mi, Bai Yi, and Dong Lin Wang maintained their faint smiles.

After an unknown amount of time, Madam Liu's laughter finally stopped. Her sharp gaze swept over An Mi, and after staring at her for a long time, a bitter smile appeared on her lips. "You won. You succeeded."

She wanted to see her son abandon her in this choice between love and profit, and she got to see it.

Anmi's beautiful eyebrows arched slightly. Had she won? Wasn't this something she expected?

Madam Liu took a deep breath, the self-mockery still lingering on her face. As if she had finally made a decision, she walked to Liu Xuan's body, caught a glimpse of the smile on his lips, and her eyes narrowed. She reached out and pulled the knife out of his body, then used the blood-stained knife to stab herself in the chest.

Blood splattered everywhere, and with a thud, Madam Liu fell to the ground. In her last moments, she wanted to close her eyes, even though she was unwilling to accept her fate. She couldn't let An Mi know that she died with her eyes open. However, when she saw Liu Zhan, and as she breathed her last, her eyes ultimately did not close.

An Mi looked at Madam Liu on the ground, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips. Madam Liu, in the past life, you made me die so tragically. In this life, she has finally repaid the grudge from the past life.

Madam Liu, in your past life you were so cruel and favored sons over daughters. Did you ever expect that in this life, it would be because of your son that you died with your eyes wide open in disgrace?

Ha, isn't this karma?

"The land deed is mine now." Liu Zhan said coldly. Although he tried his best to suppress it, An Mi could still hear a hint of excitement in his tone.

An Mi chuckled lightly, glanced at the paper in her hand, and tossed it away disdainfully. Immediately, she saw Liu Zhan eagerly chase after the paper, grabbing it tightly before it hit the ground. His excitement was palpable. "This is mine! My Liu family's house! Hahaha..."