CHAPTER 213: CHAPTER 213: HARSH WORDS

Wan Chu’er also felt uneasy, watching Xiao Bai without blinking.

Eventually, Xiao Bai said, "Could it be that Old Sir Zhong secretly loved our grandmother? That’s why he’s so affectionate toward us both?"

Wan Chu’er staggered and stretched out her leg to kick him but naturally missed.

"Your imagination could be a bit bigger."

Xiao Bai hesitated and blurted out, "Could it be that our grandmother’s enemy is Old Sir Zhong? That’s why he cautiously approaches us, secretly gathering information about our grandmother, knowing the enemy as himself, and then plans to utterly destroy her?"

Wan Chu’er: "..."

She turned her head away, no longer wanting to deal with Xiao Bai, this idiot.

Remembering Old Sir Zhong’s every move just now, the old man looked very kind towards her and Xiao Bai, in contrast to his usual stern demeanor.

Moreover, the two times he mentioned the grandmother, it seemed like he was pretending to be casual, but he was actually quite nervous, even sweating in his palms; she noticed the old man wiped his hands with a paper.

Whenever the grandmother was mentioned, Old Sir Zhong always seemed a bit melancholic.

Wan Chu’er suspected he was the scoundrel who wronged her grandmother that year.

However, this was just her speculation; she couldn’t provide more evidence. Next time she saw him, she planned to bring the Jade Pendant and confront him directly.

Xiao Bai saw Wan Chu’er deep in thought for a while and sat next to her, trying to probe, "Wan Chu’er, do you know something? Don’t keep it all to yourself, it might make you sick."

In fact, Xiao Bai wasn’t very clear about the grandparent’s issues. He only knew that Aunt Bai was not the grandfather’s biological child, and then the grandparents divorced.

He was not aware of the grandmother’s situation with Old Sir Zhong. He had always thought Aunt Bai’s real father was from Wutong County and had died long ago, otherwise, he hadn’t heard that the grandmother had remarried, nor had he seen anyone helping the hard-pressed mother and daughter, Aunt Bai.

Therefore, Xiao Bai naturally did not consider the possibility that Old Sir Zhong might actually be Aunt Bai’s real father, primarily because Old Sir Zhong was not an ordinary person, and he didn’t dare to think in that direction.

Wan Chu’er gave him a look and said, "He invited us to visit next week, let’s talk then."

Hearing this, Xiao Bai immediately rubbed his hands together, "I wonder if we’ll meet the nanny and her daughter then; I need to confront those two."

Bullying his Little Chu’er and not letting him reclaim the situation was out of the question.

Meanwhile, after Brother Lishan drove Old Sir Zhong away, the old man said to Lishan on the road, "Find a house for Zheng Yun and her daughter outside as soon as possible and let them move out."

Lishan agreed but wanted to ask about Wan Chu’er and Xiao Bai’s real identities; he thought about it yet didn’t ask in the end.

If the old man didn’t want to share his privacy, asking would be in vain.

Old Sir Zhong closed his eyes to rest, thinking about the conversation he had with Wan Chu’er and Xiao Bai.

These two kids had no impression of Zhenzhu, and knew even less than him. What a pity, why did Zhenzhu pass away so early?

What exactly happened during that time?

He then instructed Lishan aloud, "Ask the people in Wutong County to check more thoroughly."

Lishan promptly agreed, more convinced than ever that the old man definitely had some connection with Wan Chu’er’s maternal grandparents.

Back at home, Aunt Zheng and her daughter came up to greet them.

Aunt Zheng spoke with concern, "Old Sir, I’ve cooked your favorite dishes. Would you like to eat some?"

As usual, Old Sir Zhong, expressionless, went directly into his room.

Lishan explained to Aunt Zheng from behind: "Old Sir Zhong has already eaten outside."

Zheng Yun then asked, "Did Grandpa Zhong go out to meet someone today? Who did he eat with?"

Lishan shook his head, didn’t speak, and went into his own room.

Leaving Zheng Yun and Aunt Zheng staring at each other.

Zheng Yun bit her lip and said, "Mom, we can’t move out."

Even now, she couldn’t know what Old Sir Zhong does or thinks every day; moving out would mean completely cutting ties with this place.

Aunt Zheng hesitated and said, "Who can change what Old Sir Zhong decides? Even Xiao Hui was driven out."

Mentioning Yan Hui prompted her to ask her daughter, "What exactly is going on between you and Xiao Hui?"

Zheng Yun lowered her eyes, "Just like that." She appeared unwilling to elaborate.

How could it be? Yan Hui had ignored her all her life, and just when she finally became his assistant, not only did he not appreciate her, but he fired her because of Wan Chu’er.

With her capabilities, even being the general manager of a branch company wouldn’t be a problem.

Aunt Zheng sighed and advised, "Why don’t you stop wasting your time on Yan Hui? You have both talent and looks, you could find someone better anywhere. Listen to mom, when choosing a man, find one who truly cares about you."

Zheng Yun didn’t want to discuss this issue with Aunt Zheng, and perfunctorily said, "Mom, I know what I’m doing."

Aunt Zheng sighed again.

As the two were lost in their own thoughts, Lishan came out and said to Zheng Yun, "Old Sir Zhong said you need to write an apology letter to Wan Chuchu, and not to use your power to oppress others in the future."

Hearing this, Zheng Yun’s face turned pale and she felt a chill through her entire being.

This was the most severe thing Old Sir Zhong had ever said to her from her childhood.

"Using your power to oppress others" — was this a warning? Does Old Sir Zhong know everything she had done?

Zheng Yun’s expression was dark and hard to read. She tried to stabilize her emotions and feigned innocence as she asked Lishan,

"Brother Lishan, why would Old Sir Zhong say that about me? Did someone say something misleading to him?"

Lishan, expressionless, replied, "You know very well what happened with Wan Chuchu. Don’t think because Old Sir Zhong is old and less involved now that you can fool him."

Zheng Yun’s expression grew even uglier. Did Old Sir Zhong think the same?

Considering they had lived under the same roof for so long, Lishan was reluctant to see Zheng Yun become distasteful, especially since they were originally from Old Sir Zhong’s household.

He then advised further, "I suggest you stop using Old Sir Zhong’s name to your advantage. You know, he despises such acts. He might tolerate it now, but if Old Sir Zhong gets angry in the future, think about the consequences.

In a few days, I’ll find a place for you and Aunt Zheng. Start packing and prepare to move out."

After saying this, he turned and walked towards his room without giving Zheng Yun a chance to respond.

Zheng Yun, desperate for clarity and suspecting Wan Chuchu might have manipulated the situation, was also afraid that Old Sir Zhong inside might overhear and disdain her even more.

In the end, all she could do was watch helplessly as Lishan entered his room and closed the door.

Aunt Zheng, worriedly looking at her daughter, asked, "Did you really do something under Old Sir Zhong’s name outside? You know his temperament well."

"Mom!" Zheng Yun called out, then returned to her own room. She needed to think hard about what exactly was happening.