In the kitchen, Ji Xuewei saw the intimacy between the two and was even more furious, gritting her teeth. She had paid so much but got nothing! But this woman could easily get the love of two men, how could she possibly be at peace with herself.

  "Mom, what should I do... Qin Zhen has always been indifferent to me, and if I hadn't called him at the company today, he might not have come over at all. If this continues, the wedding might really be delayed indefinitely." Ji Xuewei was also worried about the long night ahead, although the engagement party had already taken place. But with something like this happening, even though the Qin family hadn't mentioned it openly, she could think of some things and was afraid that the wedding would have to be postponed again.

  Once she's pushed back, all sorts of unexpected things will happen. Perhaps all the decisions she made before will be in vain. Perhaps she won't become the daughter-in-law of the Qin family after all. Perhaps she'll even become a laughing stock for the entire city. None of these are what she wants to see.

  Fang Youlan was also a headache, her daughter was originally slightly better off, but now that the truth has been exposed, it's not so easy to make amends: "I told you to think carefully at the time, the Qin family isn't one to be trifled with, someone will always notice something... especially your mother-in-law, she must have felt terrible knowing you faked a pregnancy."

  "But at that time, I couldn't think of a better way... Mom, I just wanted to take a chance, didn't you see Qin Zong's attitude towards that woman earlier? Her husband was right next to her, and he still cared so much. If not for that, wouldn't it be..." Ji Xuewei said, her face already turning iron-gray with anger.

  Fang Youlan knew that no matter what she said at this time, her daughter's mood would not be good, so she could only comfort her with two sentences: "The days will still have to come out, don't think too much about it. The Qin family didn't say anything about this matter, maybe they want to give you an opportunity... As for Qin Zong's attitude, just be generous, after all, Ji Xiaoli is married, and they can't really have anything."

  "But..." Ji Xuewei hesitated and stopped herself.

  "There's nothing to be anxious about! Men are all like this, eating from the bowl but eyeing the pot. Now that you're by his side, he'll naturally think of others... As long as you don't constantly remind him, he'll forget on his own." Fang Youlan comforted her daughter, though she herself wasn't very confident. For now, she had to let her daughter feel at ease and not cause any more trouble, otherwise it would be too late for regrets.

  Ji Xuewei vented her emotions and felt a bit better. She thought that maybe what her mother said was true, as long as she didn't think about it, everything wouldn't be so embarrassing.

  But she was still wrong, it should be said that they all underestimated Qin Zong's feelings for that woman.

  Ji Xuewei came out of the kitchen and saw this scene.

  Ji Xiao lay half-reclined on the sofa, her eyes closed as if she was asleep, her head slightly tilted to one side... while her fiancé, who usually didn't like to get involved in trivial matters, sat down beside her and placed her head on his shoulder, looking calm and serene, his normally indifferent face suddenly becoming much softer.

  If that was all, her fiancé seemed unwilling to just let it be, in the living room where no one was around, he secretly planted a light kiss on the sleeping woman's cheek and mouth corner.

  That expression is clearly one of reluctance to part.

  Perhaps feeling that the woman might wake up at any moment, he quietly got up and moved the cushion behind him to support her head.

  Everything seemed to be nothing, but Ji Xuewei saw it in her eyes, and the angry pupils were full of jealousy and resentment! She didn't know when Qin Zong started to take an interest in this woman again, at least not two months ago...

  But what is the reason? Is it really a case of loving the new and hating the old? But Ji Xiao Li has been with him for four years, this is already an antique, but why...

  At this moment, she felt that she had never really understood the heart of this man, even though they had been together for more than half a year. It seemed as if she was still an outsider, a woman excluded by him. She tightly suppressed the anger in her heart, with her fists clenched at her sides. In her mind, she knew very clearly that she couldn't just sit and wait to die!

  Qin Zong was like Qin Zhenyang, the kind of man who didn't show his emotions when drinking, even if he had some ripples in his heart and some attachment, but on his face, he still looked calm and collected... Especially when he touched that person's soft cheeks and pink lips, he even wanted more, but not now.

  He saw Ji Xuewei coming out of the bedroom, his expression stunned, and his eyes seemed to turn back to that icy coldness and indifference: "If there's nothing else, I'll head back to the company first. In a few days, I have a business trip, probably for a week. If it's inconvenient for you, you can stay here for a few more days."

  Concealing the unpleasant expression from just now, Ji Xuewei still had a pale face upon hearing this, only her fist in her sleeve was clenched and making a slight noise. On her face, she could only obediently say: "I know. Do you want to stay at home with Dad for a while longer? It's still early."

  Qin Zong glanced at her and didn't say anything.

  "Ajiao, in a few days I'll go visit your mom and have a chat with her, okay?... About the last time, I want to apologize to mom, don't know if she will forgive me?" Ji Xuewei looked at him pitifully, as if that matter was just a tiny thing in her eyes.

  Qin Zong thought of his mother's attitude, and a faint smile mixed with a few degrees of cold intent appeared on his face: "You don't need to ask me about this matter. However, I'll remind you that mom has been in a bad mood lately. At least you should know why she's unhappy! Some things can be apologized for, but some things can't be settled with just one sentence of 'sorry'."

  "Azhang, I just..."

  "It's getting late too, I'll go first, and you help me tell Uncle and Aunt later." Qin Zong didn't drag it out this time, changed his shoes, closed the door and left.

  Ji Xuewei thought of Zhang Xiuxiu's attitude, and then thought of the Qin family's attitude, her heart was suffocated... Who exactly found out? Who investigated this matter and told the Qin family about it?!

  At this time, she saw Ji Xiaoli on the sofa, walked over with her eyes narrowed and asked: "Is it you?"

  Ji Xiaoli had just dozed off for a bit and was feeling much better, now sitting on the couch watching TV. She seemed to have thought of something and still had a hint of a smile on her face when Ji Xuewei suddenly leaned in close and said a cold sentence, not even scanning her eyes once, continuing to stare at the TV screen.

  Ji Xuewei was even more furious at this disregard, reaching out to grab her wrist, with a chilling gaze: "Is it?! Is this something you can't investigate?! I know, it must have nothing to do with you!"

  "Let go!" Ji Xiao Li's expression also turned cold, her eyes narrowing dangerously.

  "Don't forget that this is my home, even if I kill you, what can you do about it?!" Ji Xuewei was enraged, especially with the affectionate display of the couple earlier, plus Qin Zong's unpredictable attitude, she had been enduring for long enough, and now being inexplicably ignored, she couldn't help but burst out.

  Ji Xiaoli sneered, "Your home? Oh right, I've always been an outsider. But I still want to remind you of one thing: the head of this household is not your mother, but your father! If he sees you doing something to me, do you think he'll be very disappointed? His wife spent so much effort educating their daughter, and she turned out to be such a violent and rough piece of goods... If you think it's nothing, then go ahead and keep pinching. Better yet, pinch my hand until it leaves a mark, that way I can let your father see what kind of delicate and weak daughter he has!"

  "You! Ji Xiaoli, you!" She was still furious in her heart, but she also let go. Although her mother loved her, the power in the family was still with her father. To say that Ji Xuewei truly feared was actually Ji Chunlin.

  Ji Xiaoli slowly withdrew her arm, her eyes coldly gazing past him as she smiled and said: "What's wrong with me? I haven't done anything, it's always been you who's provoking me! And what were you just asking me, was it about me? Why couldn't I understand?"

  "You knew all along! Ji Xiaoli, you've known from the start, stop pretending! Was it you who told Qin Zhen, and those old things in the Qin family?!"

  Ji Xiaoli's eyes remained expressionless, with a hint of a smile, as she stared at the woman in front of her, questioning her like a madwoman. I wonder what Old Lady Qin would think if she saw this? Would she immediately force her grandson to annul the marriage?

  "What's the point of being like that, or not being like that? The things you've done will always have loopholes, and there will always be people who can investigate! Sometimes don't think others are so stupid! However, if I were you, I'd take this opportunity to cultivate myself, be more obedient, and avoid being caught again. Otherwise, if the Qin family is dissatisfied, they might really force their precious son to divorce you, and then you'll..." Ji Xiaoli said with a smirk, her mocking gaze clear as day.

  Ji Xuewei's eyes turned red with rage, her entire body's anger concentrated in her hands, she hated to strangle her to death, make her disappear completely, so Qin Zong wouldn't think about this woman every day! So no one would threaten her again!

  She thought to herself and did just that... Ji Xiao Li calculated the time, knowing that the person in the study was about to come out. She knocked over the things on the tea table to make a noise, while continuing to provoke Ji Xue Wei: "If you want to strangle me, it's best to do it quickly. Otherwise, if one day Qin Zong really abandons you because of me, that would be interesting..."

  Ji Xiaoli could guess a bit of Qin Zong's thoughts, but it was only a bit. However, as soon as she said that, Ji Xuewei suddenly thought of what had happened earlier, and her expression changed drastically... The force in her hand also became more ruthless by several degrees.

  Ji Xiaoli didn't deliberately resist, her expression was increasingly indifferent and uncaring, which made Ji Xuewei's hands even heavier... She smiled and closed her eyes, because she knew that even if Ji Xuewei wanted to kill her again, it wouldn't be possible today.

  What made her have this dependable idea? Or perhaps she had unknowingly taken Qin Zhenyang as her greatest reliance.

  The door of the study was quickly opened, and Qin Zhenyang and Ji Chunlin both clearly saw the scene on the sofa. Even Fang Youlan walked out of the kitchen with a changed expression, explaining: "Xuewei must have been possessed by evil spirits, she definitely didn't do it on purpose..."

  All can pinch on people's necks, until people are dying, but it's not intentional, this statement is a bit too pretentious!

  If he hadn't known that Xiao Yatou's mind was changeable, he would have liked to trample Ji Xuewei with his own hands at this time. Because of their spiritual connection, he guessed some things, so he just walked over and shook off Ji Xuewei, and kicked her open by the way.

  That kick was made with 70-80% of his strength, and Ji Xuewei couldn't get up at all. She just bit her lip tightly and looked at Fang Youlan for help. Fang Youlan glanced at her husband, but saw that Ji Chunlin didn't even look over, instead he went to Ji Xiaoli's side.

  Ji Xiaoli didn't seem to be seriously injured, just constantly coughing, and the mark on her neck was clearly visible. Not only did Qin Zhenyang look heartbroken, but even Ji Chunlin let out a deep sigh. "Does it still hurt?"

  Ji Xiaoli shook her head, but the wound was shocking. Ji Chunlin glanced coldly at Ji Xuewei and then at Qin Zhenyang, saying: "What I said earlier at the dinner table, let's just forget it... If Xuewei still doesn't change her ways, I won't dare ask you to spare her again. Both sides are family, Xiaoli is also my daughter, I hope you all will be fine... But now, it's impossible for both of us to be whole."

  "Dad, I... she provoked me first, and then I..." Ji Xuewei defended herself, but her good father didn't listen at all.

  "Never mind... From now on, I won't interfere with your affairs. Xuewei, you are also my daughter, and I hope you can take the right path! If you still think about harming people in your heart, then even if it's me, I won't be able to save you!"

  Ji Xuewei glared at her father in anger, he didn't care about helping her at all, yet he said such things! She stumbled out of the door and slammed it shut heavily. "Dad, don't worry! I know how to handle my own affairs! You guys don't have to help me, but no one can stop me from doing what I want!"

  After Ji Xuewei left, Ji Xiaoli and her husband also bid farewell and left. Qin Zhenyang helped his wife fasten her seatbelt, his long fingers reaching out to gently touch the wound on her neck, the sharpness in his eyes diminishing by half: "Still hurts, huh?"