Reborn with the ability to read minds, I became a heartthrob.

Summer nights come exceptionally late.

It was already 7:30 pm, and the sky was just beginning to darken, with the sun setting and the evening glow filling the sky.

The orange-red light shone on every corner of City A, making this modern metropolis even more beautiful.

Zhou Jianguo stood with a gloomy face in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the Zhou family villa. Han Xiaofen was still patiently explaining to him, "I know you're still angry with me. I'm not trying to sow discord between you and your daughter, but Wanwan went to Jiang's for such a small matter. She's still young and doesn't know her own words. If she says something, it's bound to cause some unpleasantness."

Zhou Jianguo took a big gulp of foreign liquor, turned around and sat back on the sofa, saying coldly, "The Jiang family didn't find out about what I told you, did they?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingya's face turned pale, and her body trembled slightly.

Han Xiaofen's eyes flickered. She glared at the spineless Zhou Qingya before quickly smiling and sitting down next to Zhou Jianguo, giving him a leg massage: "Don't worry, how could I dare to do what you asked me to do?"

The two of them are definitely going to have a big fight today because of the Jiang family matter, and then who will remember this incident?

A smug look flashed in Han Xiaofen's eyes, but she immediately lowered her head to hide it, afraid of being discovered.

"Uncle, thank you for accompanying me to choose a gift for Grandpa today. I'll head back now! Take care!" Zhou Liwan closed the car door, smiling brightly at the man inside, and waved the gift box in her hand.

Shen Nanzhou looked into her eyes and smiled meaninglessly: "See you tomorrow."

After saying that, he turned around and said indifferently to the driver, "Let's go."

Zhou Liwan stood outside the car, watching the other person's gaze sweep over him. Their eyes met briefly, and he nodded as a farewell.

I couldn't help but feel a little scared; it seemed my uncle was angry about what had just happened.

After Han Xiaofen and her group left, he coldly withdrew his hand and never spoke to himself again.

Zhou Liwan frowned in distress, took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly.

He walked back to the villa with his head down.

I was stopped as soon as I entered the foyer.

"Stop right there!" Zhou Jianguo snapped, his face stern. "Where have you been today?!"

Zhou Liwan stopped, amused, and smiled lazily: "Why bother asking, Father? Didn't someone already complain to you about this?"

After speaking, he glanced contemptuously at the mother and daughter sitting on the sofa. Sure enough, they didn't know how to restrain themselves and still had that hypocritical expression.

Seeing her arrogant and domineering attitude, Zhou Jianguo was so angry that his hands trembled: "I already said I would get back the things your mother left you, and you're still throwing such a tantrum. You say you're going to the Jiang family, so what exactly do you want to do?"

If she really said something, it would be troublesome. I need to ask her about it.

Zhou Jianguo suppressed his anger, his expression inquisitive: "When you went today, did you say anything?"

Zhou Liwan scoffed, her eyes full of sarcasm: "Father, there's no need to be so alarmed. The only reason I went to see my uncle was to have him accompany me to pick out a few birthday gifts for my grandfather."

After saying that, he turned and went upstairs on his own with a sullen face.

[Phew~ Thank goodness that the bitch didn't remember what Mom accidentally let slip, otherwise we'd be in big trouble this time.]

Zhou Liwan abruptly stopped, slowly turned her head to look at Zhou Qingya, who was sitting in the corner of the sofa, secretly pleased with herself, and a wicked smile appeared on her lips.

I almost forgot; if she hadn't reminded me, I would have missed such a great opportunity to make things difficult for them.

Zhou Liwan slowly smiled, revealing her silver teeth, and rested her hand on the railing, propping her chin up: "Father, as your unloved daughter, I'd like to kindly remind you that what the elderly seek is genuine affection. The price of the gift is not important; what matters is that it is personally chosen with care. Don't you think so?"

Zhou Jianguo's eyes were as cold as knives as he swept them across Han Xiaofen's face. As if taking a deep breath, he asked, word by word, "What do you mean?"

"Does Father need to ask someone so smart? If you're really curious, why not ask your old flame?" With that, she hummed a familiar children's song happily and skipped back to her room.

Although the door was closed, the furious shouts from downstairs and Zhou Qingya's terrified screams could still be heard.

Zhou Liwan was so happy she wanted to dance on the spot.

Even the scenery outside the window, which I had long been tired of seeing, began to feel a different kind of charm.

Zhou Wenyue pushed open the door and saw this scene.

The young girl leaned against the window frame, gazing into the distance. Her soft, dark hair swayed in the breeze, and her smile was beautiful and warm, as if the world was so wonderful in her eyes.

In fact, it was wonderful; for the first time since her rebirth, Zhou Liwan felt very happy.

It wasn't that he severely punished his enemies or avenged his great grudge.

But the thought of taking back the company my mother left me and not wanting my relationship with my grandfather to be like it was in my previous life, where we were never in contact again, is something I'm very happy about.

Everything is developing in a different direction than in the previous life.

"I'm in a good mood today," Zhou Wenyue said, putting down the cookies she had made herself.

Zhou Liwan closed the window again, glanced at the things on the table, and said indifferently, "Auntie is really consistent in her ways! She always comes uninvited."

The plate was filled with a dark mass of food; if Zhou Liwan hadn't had a keen eye, she wouldn't have been able to tell it was food.

Why would you need to hold something like this on a plate?

A hint of displeasure flashed in Zhou Wenyue's eyes, but she smiled uncharacteristically: "Yes, it's because I didn't consider everything thoroughly."

Zhou Liwan was a little surprised, since it wasn't raining today: "I don't think there's anything to gossip about with my aunt. You might as well speak frankly."

【If it weren't to trick you into going to the hotel, do you think I'd want to waste my breath arguing with you here!】

Zhou Li smiled knowingly. She knew it.

It turns out he was digging his own grave again.

Zhou Wenyue wasn't angry at all about the other person's attitude towards her. Instead, her tone softened a bit: "I know you don't like me, but after all, we are blood relatives. We're still connected by blood!"

Zhou Liwan subconsciously raised an eyebrow; the sentence sounded somewhat familiar.

Oh, right, those were the words I said when I was shamelessly trying to get closer to my uncle.

"Hmm, so what?" Zhou Liwan would see what she planned to say later.

"I booked a private room at the Marriott Hotel and invited Xiaofen and Yaya over. We'll be family soon, so I think it's better to clear up any misunderstandings beforehand, don't you think?"

【If you go, I won't let you leave so easily. I'll drug the wine, send you straight to Fatty Dong's suite upstairs, and you won't be able to escape. Then I'll bring my brother to catch you in the act. Let's see how arrogant you are then! Hahaha!】

Fatty Dong?

Zhou Liwan narrowed her eyes. It was that fat, big-eared, lewd man!

She slowly lowered her head, her gaze suddenly becoming sharp.

She really is my good aunt and good family.

"Okay, I'll definitely participate then." Zhou Liwan's words revealed no emotion.

Zhou Wenyue was secretly delighted. Having achieved her goal, she didn't want to stay any longer: "Here are some cookies for you. Try them. I'll be going now."

Zhou Liwan lowered her eyes and looked at the pile of garbage: "What a waste of food."