Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

The man simply nodded obediently, went back to his room, and didn't ask any further questions.

Did you get Deng's birthday invitation?

After confirming that the person had returned to the house, Li Jiao stared straight at Jiang Zhuhua and spoke.

At that time, Jiang Zhuhua had not yet received that phone call or the invitation.

"Lao Deng?"

Jiang Zhuhua was indeed quite puzzled, as he didn't seem to have any very old people around him.

"Oh, the old man and the old woman from the Jiang family."

Li Jiao seemed to remember something and mentioned it.

"No. What are your conditions, Miss Li?"

The food street is easily accessible, with many shops and high foot traffic. There's also a school nearby. Some companies pass by here late at night.

Jiang Zhuhua really likes this location.

But if Li Jiao doesn't sell, there's nothing I can do.

"Old Deng is living too comfortably. You haven't received an invitation yet, but you will in a few days. I need you to do something for me."

By then, Li Jiao had already heard the story of her own baby.

That's when I'm absolutely furious.

"What is it? I'm not going to do anything that's not worth it and will only cause me trouble."

Although such a prime location is rare, Jiang Zhuhua still needs to carefully consider it if the cost is too high.

"It's alright. If you can fix it, the shop will be yours for free, and I'll pay you extra. Consider it compensation for your reputation."

Li Jiao sat up, took out a clean glass, and poured wine into it. It was decanted red wine.

Slender, fair fingers pushed the wine glass towards him. Jiang Zhuhua looked at the fragrant red wine in front of him.

"Besides, you can take a look at that family; they're not exactly good people. Even if you don't offend them now, you'll still get back at them later. After all, they're like ticks crawling on your body and toads jumping on your feet."

As she spoke, Li Jiao even smiled and winked playfully.

"You disgust him now, and then we'll crush them together later."

No matter how sweet or charming her voice was, it couldn't hide the meaning behind her words. Jiang Zhuhua felt a chill run down his spine.

In that instant, I truly realized the meaning of the words "vicious female supporting character." Her actions were far from friendly.

"Besides, if she doesn't care, what do you care about?"

Li Jiao gently circled the table, her sharp manicured nails lightly brushing against Jiang Zhuhua's cheek. Her voice was soft and gentle, like a feather, but the cold wind seemed to seep into his bones.

"Tell me. What exactly do you want me to do?"

When dealing with someone, especially in business, Jiang Zhuhua always tries to find out what the other person is doing first.

The Li family made their fortune in real estate and has been investing in cutting-edge technology in recent years. Their businesses span across China and even overseas. Although they operate in different sectors, if they really wanted to, they could easily crush her.

Jiang Zhuhua decided to be sensible.

Li Jiao provided some information and made some sharp remarks. This led to the scene at the banquet.

The light from the phone screen softly illuminated his face. Jiang Zhuhua snapped out of his reverie and immediately turned off the phone.

The company's structure was built entirely by the original owner. Jiang Zhuhua had some reservations.

meow~

A Maine Coon cat approached and sat down a short distance away, looking at the strange human and gently wagging its tail.

That's strange, they come over to play but don't feed us canned food.

The cat twisted its body and walked to the side, jumped onto the cat tree, and casually found a place to lie down.

Pei Hui was completely absorbed in playing with the cat. When he saw this long-haired cat that looked particularly cool, he couldn't help but reach out to touch it.

But the cat turned and walked away, more aloof than the other cats. Pei Hui, undeterred, still tried to touch it.

The soft fur gently brushed against my fingers. My palms felt ticklish.

The cat just gently rubbed against you with its tail, then turned and ran away. That one move completely disoriented the person.

Jiang Zhuhua sat not far away watching, and on a whim, his phone camera fell out.

The scene freezes under the cat tree, with Pei Hui gazing longingly at the Maine Coon cat.

Tomorrow is Sunday, and kindergarten will be closed.

Jiang Zhuhua sat on a chair to rest, watching as Pei Hui tried to lure the cat down with cat treats and various canned foods.

She specifically looked up the personality traits of Maine Coons. Normally, Maine Coons are gentle, loyal, and affectionate, but this cat was exceptionally individualistic.

With that aloof yet playful demeanor, it's just like a beautiful cat that's playing hard to get...?

Pei Hui is particularly susceptible to this kind of thing.

Jiang Zhuhua let him play there until midnight when the store closed.

"Let's go, it's getting late, you need to rest. Kitty needs to rest too."

Jiang Zhuhua yawned wearily and noticed the hesitant look in the receptionist's eyes. He wisely led Pei Hui away.

Pei Hui neither cried nor made a fuss, and obediently followed along. He was also quite agreeable.

The driver was still waiting there. After Pei Hui got into the car, he started picking at the cat fur on his body.

"It's okay. We'll take it to the shop to wash."

Jiang Zhuhua yawned wearily; he was really tired today.

"Mother."

A soft call came from beside him. Jiang Zhuhua tilted his head, puzzled, wondering what he was thinking.

Soft fingertips pressed against her temples, her little hands gently massaging. She didn't know where she learned it, but she just pressed in a circular motion, gently pressing.

The feeling of tension in my head gradually disappeared with the massage.

Where did you learn it?

Jiang Zhuhua didn't hesitate and turned his body to the side, making it easier for Pei Hui to massage him.

"Taught by the teacher."

Mom smelled wonderful, but there was another strange scent about her. It didn't seem like perfume. Pei Hui had never seen alcohol before, so he couldn't smell it.

I just thought the taste was really strange.

"Mom, I did a great job this week, and the teacher gave me a red flower."

Almost tentatively, Pei Hui said in a low voice. In fact, to adults, it looked like he was wagging his tail, begging for praise.

"Great. What kind of reward would you like?"

Jiang Zhuhua felt a bit dazed. But he seemed to remember that when other children received rewards, their parents would also give them rewards.

She had seen it when she was in elementary school. Every time other children received an award, their parents would take them to buy food or clothes.

It seems they also give pocket money.

Hmm, it seems she's never given him pocket money. I wonder if the other children in kindergarten have?

"Here's some pocket money?"

Jiang Zhuhua asked, his mind still foggy.

"Ok?"

For some reason, Pei Hui suddenly brought up the topic of pocket money.

"You did a good job. What kind of reward would you like? Allowance, snacks, toys, or something else?"