Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Half an hour later, a dossier about Rong Yan was handed to Li Shengxiao.
If Rong Yan was in the room, she would be wide-eyed.
Short of the locations of her moles and birthmarks, the dossier had every detail about her. Of course, the reason why she left the country five years ago and the existence of her son remained undiscoverable.
“I believe some parts have been modified after she left the country. Do you want me to investigate further?”
Information that was intentionally removed was difficult to recover.
There was a reason why the information was erased and kept hidden.
“This is sufficient.”
All Li Shengxiao wanted to know was whether the woman had a boyfriend.
Based on the dossier, her earlier excuse was a lie.
“Understood.”
The housekeeper did not push the issue. He retreated a few steps, hesitated, then said, “Young Master, Miss Rong was previously in a relationship with Young Master Shi. Do you think, maybe they’re…”
He trailed off as Li Shengxiao gave him the evil eye. The words caught in his throat.
Li Shengxiao stood up. A certain ferocity was hidden behind his laid-back demeanor. Before he left the room, he gave the housekeeper a look. In a confident tone, he said, “You think a woman who’s been courted by me will still have eyes for Shi Mufeng?”
‘You think a woman who’s been courted by me will still have eyes for Shi Mufeng?’
The question stunned the housekeeper into silence.
It was true. Shi Mufeng was nothing compared to his master.
Hold on. The old housekeeper turned around in shock as he watched the departing figure. The young master wanted to court Rong Yan?
…
In another setting, Rong Weiwei had just finished attending an event. Faced with the media, she wore an ever-present faint smile. Once the camera was not on her, the smile dropped from her face.
She tossed the handbag to her assistant beside her and entered the MPV. The car window was rolled up—a barrier between her and her enthusiastic fans.
“Vivi, back to the company?”
“No, make a stop at my house.”
Rong Weiwei angled her neck downwards, her lashes fluttering. A moment later, she pursed her lips and dialed the number. The call was answered after one ring.
Her lips curled into a smile and she said sweetly, “Mom, I went shopping and saw this dress that really suited you. I bought it. Try it on later.”
The woman on the other end of the phone tutted. “Silly child, why did you buy me another dress? I have so many dresses already. I can’t wear them all. You should spend your money on Mufeng instead.”
“Mom~” Rong Weiwei made her voice high-pitched like a schoolgirl. “It is only right and proper for me to buy gifts for you. Even Mufeng ranks below my mother.”
“Really now? Tsk, you and your stubbornness. I worry you’ll get bullied out there,” the woman on the phone said in a concerned tone. It was clear Rong Weiwei was dear to her.
“Never. I have you and Dad and Mufeng with me, who’ll dare to bully me? But, there’s one thing… I’m not sure if I should tell.”
“What is it?”
Rong Weiwei hesitated for a long while before mumbling, “Mom, Sister is back. Mufeng and I ran into her today…”
The revelation elicited a huge response from Jiang Meiqi. With a hateful tone, she uttered, “Why is she back? Weiwei, are you okay? Did she trouble you?”
So what if Rong Yan was Jiang Meiqi’s biological daughter? That woman was nothing compared to her adopted daughter.
Rong Weiwei let her gaze fall as a hint of glee flashed in her eyes. She reassured her worried mother. “I’m fine but my sister accidentally fell off the pedestrian walkway and got hit by a car. The party involved sent her to the hospital. They were gone before I could follow them so I told Mufeng to check the hospitals. I’m not sure if he managed to find her.”
“Why did you get Mufeng to look for her? You know she has ill intentions, always trying to steal from you. You shouldn’t have sent him.”
“It’s alright. Sister has already given us her blessing. Although… I think she might still be mad at me. After all, she met Mufeng first and then I came into the picture.”
Jiang Meiqi was unconcerned by that fact. Disapproval laced her tone as she said, “They were dating, not married. You are the one Mufeng likes, you did nothing wrong. And she’s been trying to set you up, her own sister! She even got pregnant in order to blame you. It was a slap to Mufeng’s pride, that’s why he broke up with her. It had nothing to do with you.”
“Mom… She…” Rong Weiwei acted as if she wanted to defend Rong Yan.
However, the older woman on the phone was not having it. She interjected, “Alright, let’s not talk about her. Your dad and I will take care of her. Be a good child and stay out of it.”
“Mom, I don’t want you to stress your body. The doctor said you haven’t been sleeping well. You shouldn’t worry too much about me and overlook your own health.”
The anger on Jiang Meiqi’s face faded. She smiled and said, “Worry not, it is my duty to see you and Mufeng through the wedding. I want my grandkids.”
A blush spread across Rong Weiwei’s face. “Mom~~”
“Okay, okay. I won’t tease you. Since Rong Yan is back, you have to be more cautious, okay? Don’t be a klutz. You’re the Rong family’s only heiress now. If the Shi family found out about what she did in the past, they might lash out at you. Don’t let someone unimportant affect your standing with the Shi family.”
“I know. I’ll be good.”
Rong Weiwei put down her phone. The corners of her lips curled upwards—she was at ease.
Rong Yan wanted to come home? Well, Rong Weiwei would show the woman who ruled the area.