In Zhao Zifei's heart, deep fear arose, and at the same time, there was strong resentment.
He has known since he was a child that his existence is just a pawn used by his mother to fulfill her ambitions.
But under the influence of his mother's ears and eyes, how could he be willing to let her control him?
"What's that look in your eyes? Why, are you dissatisfied when I hit you?"
Mrs. Duan looked at him coldly and asked.
Zhao Zifei gritted his back molars desperately, even though his mouth was filled with the rusty taste of blood, he still lowered his head.
"My son doesn't dare. My son just feels guilty."
He humbly crawled in front of his mother, stretched out his hand to tug at the hem of his mother's clothes.
As before, he kept the mask of a good son firmly on his face.
"I couldn't help my mother, and my son is really useless. But mother, I did this so that you could take control of everything in the Zhao family as soon as possible.
If Fang Rao's niece really succeeds, then you and I will have no place in the Zhao family."
His pleading did not improve the cold look on his mother's face.
Zhao Zifei's mind was spinning very quickly.
Anyway, he and his mother have never had a bad relationship so far. As long as he bites her to death and says that all this is for the goal that their mother and son want to achieve, what will happen even if her mother doubts him?
After all, he is still a useful chess piece.
Mrs. Duan's cold eyes fell on his lowered head.
"So, have I misunderstood you?"
"No! It's because I didn't do things well that I caused my mother to lose face. Next time, I will definitely not act without authorization and will definitely listen to my mother's words."
He raised his head again, his eyes sparkling with tears.
"Mother, you and I are the only people in this world who are connected by blood. My son knows very well that without his mother, he would not be where he is now."
He cried very sincerely, but in his heart he hated the powerlessness of having his future and fate in the hands of others.
Even if the other person is his biological mother, she shouldn't treat him like a dog, barking and drinking.
Mrs. Duan seemed to be moved by his "sincerity".
After sighing, he helped the person up, greeting him like a competent and loving mother.
"Does it hurt to kneel down? Zi Fei, it's good that you understand my mother's intentions. You are right, mother and son are one. If we can't be of the same mind, how can we escape from the enemy's hands?
What part do you get back?"
Zhao Zifei seemed very touched, but in his heart he was snorting with disdain.
It's just that over the years, he has become accustomed to being in his mother's house Pretending to be his true nature in front of him, he was just biting his lip, but his expression became more and more guilty.
"Actually, I know you had no choice but to do this. That girl's methods are despicable and fierce, on par with her dead aunt. If you fight with her rashly, I'm afraid you will suffer a loss."
On this point, Zhao Zifei has a rare agreement with his mother.
"So, I have been fully prepared."
Mrs. Duan gently touched her son's shoulder and said softly, "Not all of your father's old friends will agree with the late Madam. Besides, you are your father's only son, even if you were temporarily robbed by her.
So what does the limelight do? After all, you are the young master of this house. It doesn’t matter if you are ignored for the time being, naturally someone will value your value."
After listening to his mother's words, Zhao Zifei realized how much difference in thinking and skills there was between him and his mother.
Even though her mother had never been to the Zhao family, she still had everything about her father in her hands.
He nodded slightly excitedly to show that he understood.
Mrs. Duan looked at him with satisfaction, "Now that you understand everything, pack up and go to the front yard to help your father receive his old friends. They will be your help in the future. At least for now, you have to leave them
A good impression is."
Zhao Zifei suppressed the excitement in his heart.
The situation that he originally thought he would lose has now taken a new turn. How can he not be in a hurry to show himself?
"Mom, I'll go first, you are waiting for my good news!"
He left happily.
But he didn't see his mother, who had smiled gently at him just now, and the expression on her face gradually lost its warmth.
When Zhao Zifei was dragged back to education, Lin Mengya also encountered a little trouble.
But it's not that it can't be solved, it's just that the identity of the person causing her trouble is a little special.
"How can a little girl like her solve the Zhao family's affairs? What's more, she is still a foreigner."
The man in front of her obviously didn't think highly of her.
Lin Mengya was not upset because of these two sentences, after all, what they said was just the truth.
But Elder Zhao doesn't think so.
She saw that Elder Zhao's face was slightly stiff, and she thought that at least she would not quarrel with the guests at the gate, so she gently pulled Elder Zhao's sleeve and motioned for him to let the guests in first.
Elder Zhao swallowed his words, but the smile on his face faded.
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Elder has come a long way, so it’s better not to stand at the door and talk. Brother Jiang and the others are here, so Elder Li should also go in and meet those old friends."
Lin Mengya clearly felt Elder Zhao's unfamiliarity with Elder Li.
However, the latter glared at her coldly. It was obvious that she was angry.
After the guest was led in, Elder Zhao explained to her angrily.
"His name is Li Chengyuan, and he is from the Li family who was recommended to the Presbyterian Church together with me. He is a bit old-fashioned, but he is not too bad. I will explain it clearly to him in the future."
Lin Mengya shook her head.
Li Chengyuan's little embarrassment was nothing to her.
What makes her feel strange is that for some reason, she always feels that the other party seems to be somewhat inexplicably hostile to her.
After practicing mind skills, she became particularly sensitive to people's emotional fluctuations.
Especially this kind of thing will have a negative impact on her. Her acuity is comparable to radar.
But she was sure that she and Elder Li were strangers.
Moreover, this is also the first time we have met, so why have you become the target of hostility for no reason?
I really can't figure it out.
In the whole morning, nearly seven or eight aristocratic families had sent people to express their condolences to the late wife of the Zhao family.
Seeing that the sky had turned a touch of ink, Lin Mengya, who was suffering from the cold, followed Elder Zhao back to the warm and comfortable living room.
There were some old friends meeting each other. Although it was at the funeral of the deceased wife, everyone still felt that the opportunity was rare and started chatting with each other.
Lin Mengya had no intention of intervening in the conversation of these ancient clan leaders, so she only briefly asked about the preparations for hot tea and food outside before preparing to leave.
But unexpectedly, she heard someone talking about her inside.
"Brother Zhao, I wonder if your capable niece has ever gotten married? Oh my, such a caring child is really rare. I thought if it's convenient, why don't we get married?"
She didn't even need to distinguish these words to know who they belonged to.
Sure enough, Elder Zhao laughed heartily several times.
"You are not the only one who has a sharp eye for pearls. This child has already made a marriage arrangement and is just waiting for the coming spring to get married to her husband."
Lin Mengya was speechless after hearing these words.
She has obviously been married a long time ago and has two children. Elder Zhao is obviously making fun of her.
But this joke, for some reason, just doesn't fall on some people's ears. > "Since you have a fiancée, you shouldn't occupy the magpie's nest and come to your uncle's house to criticize you. It's no wonder that a tutor like the Fang family can teach a good lady?"
These words sounded rude, and they were tantamount to slapping the master, Elder Zhao, in the face, and the atmosphere suddenly became cold.
Lin Mengya's face was extremely pale.
At the same time, she also heard that the person speaking was that Li Chengyuan.
She was also confused, how did she get into trouble with Elder Li?
Inside, Elder Zhao also had a look of surprise, which turned into a trace of dissatisfaction.
"Elder Li, I have made it very clear. After my wife passed away, there was really no one to take care of the family, so I invited people back to help. Please look at my face and don't criticize my wife.
relatives."
"I don't like your wife to begin with! She has been married to you for more than ten years, right? As a woman, she has already made a mistake by not caring for her husband and raising her children properly, and by hindering her husband from taking concubines and carrying on the family line.
I used to think you were stubborn and wouldn't listen even if I told you. Now that she's gone, it's time for you to wake up!"
"Elder Li, please be careful what you say!"
In the living room, Elder Zhao's voice suddenly fell silent.
"I know you've always been outspoken, but this is a matter between us husband and wife, so I won't bother Elder Li to worry about it."
"You are blind! I should have woken you up from the beginning and let you see clearly the true face of that woman, and you wouldn't have."
"Li Chengyuan, who allowed you to slander my wife?"
It’s over!
Hearing that a gathering of old friends almost turned into a meeting of enemies, Lin Mengya didn't even think about it and asked someone to walk in with hot tea.
She followed closely behind, facing everyone's gaze, and walked directly in front of Elder Zhao.
"Uncle, the food has been prepared. Please take a seat with all the elders."
But unexpectedly, Li Chengyuan next to him was still unwilling to give up.
"You really come from a small family, and there are no rules. Even when the elders are talking, they dare to barge in and interrupt like this."
Unexpectedly, Lin Mengya did not change her face in an ugly way, but instead turned around openly and said with a smile.
"It is true that my background is not high, but my parents have at least taught me to be frank. If I have offended the elders in any way, and the elders tell me, I will make amends to you. With your magnanimity, you will definitely forgive me.
But my aunt has passed away now. Even if you want to blame her for something she didn't do well, she can't explain it. Besides, my uncle and my aunt have always been a loving couple. If there is any misunderstanding between them, I
I believe my uncle must have looked away from it a long time ago."