Chapter 28: A Frenzy of Jealousy

"Miss Mu..." Mu Mian stiffened, finally recognizing Li Jiuwei. She quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Miss Li. It was unintentional."

"Let's talk inside the car," Li Jiuwei said, and Mu Mian followed her, feeling a bit uneasy. They had met twice at gatherings hosted by Jiang Huaiting; Mu Mian was the girlfriend of Jiang Huaiting's good friend, Zhou Ran.

"Miss Mu, do you want to contact your boyfriend?"

"He's not my boyfriend. At most, I am just his canary," Mu Mian replied with a bitter smile. Her eyes were filled with sorrow, and Li Jiuwei was not fully aware of the complex relationship between Mu Mian and Zhou Ran.

Realizing she had spoken out of turn, Mu Mian bit her lip and lowered her head, looking like a timid quail.

"Do you have somewhere to go?"

She shook her head.

So, Li Jiuwei took Mu Mian to her apartment. After settling her in, just before leaving, she reminded Mu Mian, "Stay here for now, and feel free to contact me if you need anything."

"Thank you, Miss Li." Mu Mian's eyes glistened with gratitude.

"You're welcome."

Downstairs, as soon as she stepped out, she ran into Feng Su, a man with slicked-back hair, dressed in a business shirt and trousers, with sharp features.

He looked handsome no matter how you saw him.

"What are you doing here?"

"If I don’t come, how would I know you've hidden a beauty here?" Feng Su said with a hint of jealousy, causing Li Jiuwei to chuckle. She playfully pinched his arm, "Mu Mian is a girl."

Feng Su, possessively wrapping his arms around her waist, murmured, "Doesn't matter whether it's a girl or a boy."

"..."

After getting into the car, Li Jiuwei learned that Feng Su had coincidentally seen her and had followed her here.

As he drove, he casually remarked, "She's Zhou Ran's woman."

"You know her?"

"Zhou Ran and Zhou Hui are cousins."

Recalling Zhou Hui, Li Jiuwei remembered that young man with a charming smile; they were indeed cousins but had vastly different personalities.

Feng Su went on to explain the situation between Zhou Ran and Mu Mian.

Mu Mian used to be a wealthy heiress.

Zhou Ran had once pursued Mu Mian, but his reputation was not good in their circle, and no prominent young lady genuinely liked him. It was only after the Mu family went bankrupt that Zhou Ran had the opportunity to get closer to Mu Mian. The grudges and entanglements in their relationship were likely known only to them.

While it sounded like a simple story, Li Jiuwei felt a deep sorrow for Mu Mian, seeing only the humiliation Zhou Ran inflicted on her.

"One day, he will lose the one he cares about the most," Feng Su declared, immediately proclaiming his loyalty, "He deserves it. Unlike him, I have only one person in my heart."

"Waiwei? You call her that so easily."

"Does Waiwei prefer me to call her sister? But I remember her reaction very well when I called her sister in bed—"

She quickly covered Feng Su's mouth, realizing he could say anything. Suddenly, she felt a kiss descend upon her.

Li Jiuwei hurriedly withdrew her hand, glaring at Feng Su. As they approached Zhao Shan Villa, the car stopped, and it became inappropriate for him to continue.

A wave of discontent surged within her as Feng Su held her face and kissed her fiercely, gently biting her lip, "When can I meet her?"

"Soon."

"Don't make me wait too long." Feng Su seemed to punish her with another bite, and after a passionate kiss, he reluctantly released her.

Her lips were now even redder, and Feng Su's fingers traced her full lips, a satisfied expression in his eyes.

After he got out of the car and drove away, Li Jiuwei caught a glimpse in the rearview mirror of another car picking up Feng Su. A slight smile appeared on her lips. Upon arriving at Zhao Shan Villa, she learned from the butler that they had guests.

The so-called guest was Li Xinchun.

She had just spoken to Li Xinchun earlier that day—did she come looking for trouble so soon?

In the living room, Jiang Huaiting was coaxing Li Xinchun to take her medicine.

Her return did not provoke anger from Jiang Huaiting or Li Xinchun, which puzzled Li Jiuwei.

This was unusual; in the past, if she had dealt with Li Xinchun, they would have held onto the matter relentlessly.

Li Jiuwei noticed that the red marks from a slap on Li Xinchun's face had faded. She smiled gently, "Sister, it was my fault today. I apologize."

Jiang Huaiting, with a stern face, said, "Xinchun is apologizing to you; don't argue with her from now on."

The two played well off each other, their coordination seamless.

"Oh."

"..."

Both remained silent in their anger.

As Li Jiuwei prepared to go upstairs, Li Xinchun stood up to block her, a smirk on her lips, "Sister, congratulations!"

"Congratulations for what?" Li Jiuwei asked, puzzled.

"Congratulations, sister, you can soon marry Huaiting."

"Yes, I agree to fulfill the marriage contract with you," Jiang Huaiting added in a condescending tone that was off-putting.

Li Jiuwei surveyed the two, expressionless. They both wore smug expressions, their lofty attitudes irritating her!

"Married? Who agreed to this?"

"Sister, isn't this what you have always anticipated? Now that Huaiting has agreed to marry you, you should be happy." Li Xinchun felt a surge of jealousy; if it weren't for her wealth, she would never agree to Jiang Huaiting marrying her.

Her cold tone seemed genuine, and Jiang Huaiting had begun to notice it. He pressed his lips together, "Since I have agreed, I won't go back on my word."

Li Jiuwei stood on the stairs, looking down on them. She didn't miss the slight expression on his face; he clearly didn't want to marry her but pretended to be eager—how hypocritical.

"Jiang Huaiting, clear your mind. I mean it when I say I want to break off the engagement. You think you deserve to marry me?"

Her words pierced Jiang Huaiting's heart like a thorn, and her cold indifference shocked him.

Li Jiuwei was not supposed to be like this.

Jiang Huaiting pressed his lips together and asked, "Are you serious?"

"Always."

"Sister... you can't..." Li Xinchun grabbed her wrist, but Li Jiuwei easily shook her off, and Jiang Huaiting quickly caught Li Xinchun.

Both of them glared with fury, but Li Jiuwei's gaze suddenly fell on Li Xinchun's wrist.

A pink gemstone bracelet—this was a gift from Jiang's mother to her, one she had refused.

So this was the suitable person for it, Li Jiuwei's gaze remained fixed.

Li Xinchun smirked slyly.

Something exploded in Li Jiuwei's mind, and she suddenly felt a chill in her heart.

She turned and ascended the stairs, feeling dazed.

Jiang's mother had always shown disdain for Li Xinchun—could it be that was not the case?

Was she deceiving her as well?

In her bedroom, Li Jiuwei pondered all of this. She didn't know how much time had passed when a knock sounded at the door!

She opened it to find Jiang Huaiting standing outside, bursting in and directly pinning her against the wall.

His eyes burned with complex emotions, as if a thousand feelings were swirling within them.