Humiliated by my mother-in-law, I married into a wealthy family with my son four years later

Chapter 368 Transformation

The door closed with a click, and the light in the room dimmed instantly, as if the whole world was plunged into darkness.

Chen Mei leaned against the door panel, her ear pressed tightly against it, listening to her son's footsteps gradually moving away. The sound became smaller and smaller until it disappeared at the end of the silent corridor.

She suddenly opened her mouth and laughed coldly, with a hint of gloom and determination in her smile, "Hao'er is too soft-hearted, and has done some dirty things."

She slowly stroked the white hair at her temples, which looked particularly glaring in the dim light. The cold light in her eyes grew stronger. "Let me do it for you."

At this moment, she had secretly made up her mind to do something for herself and her son, even if the means were not glorious.

The next day, the sky was just getting light, and the morning light shone into the house through the window, casting a light golden hue on everything.

Su Zeqi walked down the wooden stairs slowly, step by step.

As soon as I reached the stairs, I saw Chen Mei standing there like a sculpture.

"Yikun gets up early."

Chen Mei's face was immediately filled with an attentive smile, which was like a flower blooming in spring, but in Su Zeqi's eyes, it seemed a little too deliberate.

She brought the hot porridge and set the table with swift movements. Her enthusiastic look was completely different from her usual self.

Su Zeqi just said "hmm" coldly, and his eyes inadvertently swept towards the closed side room.

Chen Mei immediately understood and explained, "Ms. Yan is still resting, so I kept her share."

As she spoke, she secretly observed Su Zeqi's expression out of the corner of her eye, trying to catch a hint of satisfaction on his face.

Su Zeqi noticed that Chen Mei was acting strangely today, and his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was examining a strange object.

For the first time, he looked straight at the person who had been sleeping beside him for many years.

There was a mixture of surprise and suspicion in his dark brown pupils. At this moment, Chen Mei seemed to have become someone he had never known.

Chen Mei felt a little guilty when she saw Su Zeqi's gaze. She dodged and lowered her eyes, like a child who had done something wrong.

He hurriedly poured a bowl of milky white fish soup, handed it to her with both hands, and said, "Try it? I've been simmering it over the stove since before dawn."

Her voice trembled slightly, and the porcelain spoon in her hand accidentally hit the edge of the bowl, making a crisp tinkling sound.

Su Zeqi stared silently at the rising heat, which curled up and blurred his vision.

He just sat there quietly until the bowl of soup was empty, then he hummed a soft "hmm" from his nose.

Chen Mei's originally tense shoulders finally relaxed when she heard the word "hmm", as if she had put down a heavy burden.

She twirled the tips of her chopsticks and said with a wry smile, "I was possessed yesterday. Miss Yan, you can stay as long as you want. I won't say anything more nonsense."

As she spoke, she secretly observed Su Zeqi's reaction, feeling uneasy.

Seeing her humble appearance, Su Zeqi's expression eased a little. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and said in a deep voice: "Xiao Jie is just a child, don't worry about it."

His voice was low and calm, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"I know, I know."

Chen Mei nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, with a flattering smile on her face.

After Su Zeqi turned around and went back to the study, she stared at the motionless soup bowl in front of her and laughed coldly.

Who could have guessed that this seemingly nourishing soup actually contained licorice powder?

She thought to herself that over time, even a body made of iron would be hollowed out.

She poured the remaining soup down the drain with swift movements, watching the white mist swirling and dissipating in the sewer. A sinister smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and that smile seemed to come from hell.

When the sun is at its hottest, the sunlight burns the earth like fire, and the whole world is shrouded in heat.

The doorbell suddenly rang, and the sound was particularly abrupt and loud in the silent house.

Lu Jie had just set the table when she heard the doorbell ring and ran to open the door like a nimble little rabbit.

Suddenly, she bumped into Zheng Xuan's face with a playful smile.

"How dare you come here!"

Lu Jie took two steps back in fright, her eyes filled with fear and anger.

She subconsciously slammed the door, wanting to keep the uninvited guest out.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Xuan was quick-witted and used his arm to hold the door frame tightly. The cuff of his suit lightly rubbed against the back of Lu Jie's hand, and the touch made Lu Jie tremble all over.

"Miss Lu is quite good at hiding, but don't forget what I do."

As Zheng Xuan spoke, the corners of his mouth rose up, revealing a meaningful smile, which seemed to tell Lu Jie that he had plenty of ways to find her.

There were footsteps in the restaurant. Lu Jie was so anxious that her eyes were sparking and she secretly groaned in her heart.

She knew that if the Su family saw Zheng Xuan, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble.

Zheng Xuan took the opportunity to raise his voice and shouted: "Uncle Su! I am Xiaojie's"

Before the word "boyfriend" came out of his mouth, Lu Jie's face flushed red, and she pinched his arm like an angry little lion, with such force that it seemed as if she was going to break his arm.

Su Zeqi walked to the entrance, his eyes swept over the two people's entangled limbs, his eyebrows slightly raised, with a hint of doubt and inquiry, he asked: "What's going on?"

"It's a misunderstanding! This guy is making it up!"

Lu Jie hurriedly tried to explain, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness, her eyes full of anxiety.

Zheng Xuan, however, smiled and handed over his business card, still with that calm smile on his face, and said, "Junior Zheng Xuan, I should have come to visit you a long time ago."

As he spoke, he straightened his back and put on a polite look.

Su Zeqi's eyes moved back and forth between the two of them, as if he could see through everything.

Finally, his eyes fell on Zheng Xuan's straight tie.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly turned around and said calmly, "Since you're here, add some bowls and chopsticks."

His voice was low and calm, making it difficult to read his thoughts.

Looking at the man's tall back, Zheng Xuan winked at Lu Jie, with a playful look as if he was showing off to her.

Lu Jie was so angry that her face turned red. She stepped on him hard, using all her strength in that kick, as if she wanted to vent all the anger in her heart.

The restaurant's chandelier illuminated the table full of dishes, which gave off an enticing aroma, but could not illuminate the faces of the three people, each with their own ulterior motives.

Zheng Xuan then turned around and made a face at Lu Jie, which was exaggerated and funny, and then he walked towards the dining table with his shoulders swaying.

Xiao Jie was filled with rage, biting at his straight back like an angry little bird. Her silver teeth made a crackling sound, and she secretly thought to herself that she must find a chance to teach this guy a lesson.

At the dinner table, Su Zeqi had a stern face and was eating his rice mechanically. His eyes were so cold that people dared not look directly at him.