Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 393 The War Continues (2)

Chi's mother glared: "I didn't mean that, I just..."

"Sister-in-law, you don't need to explain. I was just joking. How about you cook for me and Zuo Zuo another day?" Chi Xuecan's youthful face, untouched by the passage of time, made her seem exceptionally innocent as she spoke.

Mrs. Chi gritted her teeth in anger, but she couldn't lash out in front of Mr. Chi, so she could only suppress a smile. However, she didn't back down verbally, engaging in a fierce battle of wits with Chi Xuecan, their arguments thick with tension. Throughout, Chi Xuecan remained all smiles, while Mrs. Chi wore a furious expression. Meanwhile, Mr. Chi was frequently drawn into the fray by Chi Xuecan, clearly showing his favoritism towards her.

Chi's mother was furious and hated Chi Xuecan even more.

Tong Shili is a sensible person. She has visited the Chi family many times and can tell that Chi's father dotes on Chi's mother. But today, Chi's father is actually siding with Chi Xuecan, which suggests that the wife of the leader of a German political party holds a significant position in the Chi family.

Her current situation seems somewhat awkward.

"Mom, Can Can, why don't we eat first? The food's getting cold, and Dad must be hungry too," Yan Zuozuo gently reminded him.

"Do you even have the right to speak here?" Unable to gain the upper hand from Chi Xuecan, Chi's mother turned to scold Yan Zuozuo.

Yan Zuozuo paused, and before she could speak, she saw a faint smile on Chi Xuecan's lips. "Zuozuo is Mo Qing's wife. She's obedient, well-behaved, and kind. If she has no right to speak in this family, then who does?"

Chi's mother was already feeling guilty, and when Chi Xuecan said that, she naturally thought of that incident from back then. She was indirectly criticizing her for being ruthless and unscrupulous.

Seeing the provocative look Chi Xuecan gave her, Chi's mother was seething with anger, but dared not be too arrogant. She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and placed a few vegetables in Chi's father's bowl, saying, "The doctor said your blood pressure has been a bit high lately, so eat more light food..."

"You eat it yourself." Before Mrs. Chi could finish speaking, Mr. Chi had already put the food back into her bowl.

Chi's mother was clearly unhappy at the sight of this, so she ate her meal in silence.

Chi Xuecan smiled and said, "Brother, you have to eat this dish. It's my specialty. Do you remember? I used to make it for you all the time before I went abroad." As she spoke, she picked up some stir-fried green beans and put them into her father's bowl.

Everyone looked at Chi's father, waiting for his reaction. He picked up a piece of stir-fried green beans and slowly put it into his mouth.

Chi's mother exploded: "You have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar right now, how can you eat this kind of thing! Do you think your health isn't bad enough already?!"

Mr. Chi glanced at her, said nothing, and picked up another piece of stir-fried green beans with his chopsticks. Mrs. Chi became even angrier, "Did you even hear what I said? Others don't care about you, and you don't even know what to do yourself!"

"Sister-in-law, you're being sarcastic. What did I do to offend you so much that you dislike me like this?" Chi Xuecan looked heartbroken. "It seems I really shouldn't have come back..."

"you!"

"Enough!" Mr. Chi interrupted Mrs. Chi's impending outburst, slamming his chopsticks heavily on the table. "This is the Chi family home, and Can Can is the eldest daughter of the Chi family. I'd like to see who dares not welcome you back!"

When Mr. Chi lost his temper, Mrs. Chi's arrogance instantly diminished by more than half. Meeting Chi Xuecan's ambiguous smile, her face darkened considerably. Of course, she felt even more resentful about Mr. Chi's favoritism. "When did I say that? Besides, it's clearly not good for someone your age to eat this. I'm only doing this for you!" With that, she nearly collapsed.

Chi's father looked at him coldly: "Do you want to destroy anyone who doesn't please you?"

Mrs. Chi paused, then felt guilty and dared not look Mr. Chi in the eye. Whether these words referred to Chi Xuecan's past or her recent threat to Yan Zuozuo, she dared not say them in front of Mr. Chi.

However, losing face in front of a younger generation, especially in a confrontation with Chi Xuecan, only fueled Chi's mother's anger. She lost all reason. Slamming her hand on the table, she roared at Yan Zuozuo, "You tattled on me, didn't you? You, Yan Zuozuo, I've always treated you well, and you actually went to your father-in-law to complain! You're really something!"

Yan Zuozuo was bewildered and before she could speak, she heard Chi's father roar and look at Chi's mother, "Can we still eat this meal? You did something wrong and don't know how to repent, yet you're still shouting here. When will this end!"

"What did I do wrong? Did I commit murder and arson, or do anything that is morally reprehensible?"

Chi's father narrowed his cold eyes: "You really don't?"

Chi's mother paused, unsure if Chi's father already knew about what happened back then. Her guilty eyes darted away as she watched Chi Xuecan and Yan Zuozuo being intimate, her teeth itching with hatred.

Yan Zuozuo felt completely innocent. Meeting the resentful gaze of Chi's mother, she felt a wave of sadness wash over her. Chi's mother had been incredibly kind to her in the past; when her own mother passed away, Chi's mother had been there for her, comforting her. Over the years, Chi's mother had helped her countless times, and Yan Zuozuo was truly grateful to her.

but……

Yan Zuozuo clenched her fist. No matter what she did, Chi's mother was not satisfied. She treated Chi's mother as family, but Chi's mother treated her as an enemy. She felt betrayed by her own family, and the pain was indescribable.

She bit her lip, took a deep breath, and slowly stood up. She said softly, "Mom, I've always known you were very good to me before. Even now, though you don't like me, you're still very good to the children. I'm truly grateful to you and consider you my own mother. I know that the matter of Meng Xinyu and her daughter has caused you to have reservations about me, and I understand that what you just said wasn't just a warning. But Mom, I'm also a person, Mo Qing's wife. I love him, and I can't leave him. Unless he tells me he wants a divorce, I will never leave his side in this lifetime. I can't offer him much help, but I will do everything I can to be good to him for the rest of my life."

“Just like you said, marrying him makes me feel like I’m always a burden to him. I’ve thought about leaving, and I’ve even gone through that. But it was Mo Qing who made me realize that as long as two people who love each other are happy together, even if they live a simple life and have nothing, who cares who’s a burden to whom? I believe that what Mo Qing wants is not a woman who can serve him and treat him like an emperor, but a woman he loves who can make him happy.”

"Finally, I want to say that if Mom really wants to do something to me, then so be it. At least I won't leave Moqing until I'm completely gone. Just like Mom said, you only have one mother, but you can have many wives. But I also want to say that Moqing loves me. If Mom really makes me disappear, Moqing won't do anything to you, but he will only hurt himself. I'm afraid this pain will never be erased from his life."

“In my eyes, I am just an insignificant woman. You can make me disappear so easily, but Mo Qing will have to spend years, or even decades, to heal the wounds you caused him. Perhaps he will never hate you, but there will be a rift between you. Is it worth it for a small person like me to cause a rift between you and Mo Qing for the rest of your lives?”

"I didn't mean to threaten you, Mom. I just wanted to say that although I'm afraid of death, what I care about more is that Moqing will be heartbroken because of my death. We've been through life and death, and I understand how agonizing that is. Maybe you'll think these are just excuses. No matter what you think, all I want is for Moqing to live a peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life. I really want to ask you to grant my wish, but I know it's difficult. So, I won't force you to like me anymore."

Taking a deep breath, Yan Zuozuo looked at Chi's mother, then at Chi's father and Chi Xuecan, "I've said everything I needed to say. I'm sorry that my actions have made this meal unpleasant for everyone. I'll be leaving now, you can continue eating."

After saying that, she turned to leave, but Chi Xuecan grabbed her arm. "Where are you going? Don't forget that Mo Qing told me, his aunt, to take good care of you before he left. We're best friends, can't I invite you over for a meal? Sit down. I'm here today, and I'd like to see who dares to kick you out!"

After Chi Xuecan finished speaking, she ladled a bowl of soup for Yan Zuozuo and placed it in front of her. "Eat and drink well. Anyone who doesn't want to eat properly here can leave now. Don't forget, this is the Chi family home, not a place to run wild!"

Her words caused Chi's mother's expression to change drastically. It was clear that Chi Xuecan was calling her an outsider. She gritted her teeth in anger, "This is the Chi family home, the home of my husband and my son. Some people should not forget their place. This is definitely not a place to run wild!"

Chi Xuecan smiled and turned to look at her father. "Brother, I didn't understand what my sister-in-law was saying. Was she implying that I, as a married daughter, am like water spilled from a cup, and can no longer come back and treat this place as my home?"

Mr. Chi's face was grim, and he said in a deep voice, "Whether it's you or Zuo Zuo, you are both members of the Chi family. Anyone who dares to prevent you from coming back can get out of here!"

Mr. Chi's words were like a resounding slap in the face to Mrs. Chi, leaving her speechless with shock for a long time. After so many years of marriage, was he trying to drive her away?

Chi Xuecan smiled smugly, pulling Yan Zuozuo's hand, "Did you hear that? These are your father-in-law's words. You're a member of the Chi family, and no one has the right to kick you out. If anyone dares to do that, they'll have to pack their bags and leave. You, don't think about anything else, just stay in the Chi family and live a good life with Mo Qing, understand?"

Mother Chi was trembling with rage. Even without Yan Zuozuo nodding in agreement, she had already lost all face.

Seeing that the scene was a bit awkward, Tong Shili said, "Everyone must be hungry, let's eat first."

Chi Xuecan glanced at Tong Shili: "This must be Miss Tong, Zuo Zuo's colleague, right? Weren't you doing well abroad? Why did you come back to China?"

"Nowhere is as good as home. The same goes for going abroad. It's more reassuring to develop one's career back home."

"Yes, for your own peace of mind, you're destroying other people's happiness. Miss Tong, you're really something." After a pause, she asked innocently, "Is it more satisfying to steal a colleague's husband?"

"Chi Xuecan, haven't you made enough of a scene?" Tong Shili was a guest invited by Chi's mother. Naturally, she was unhappy to be humiliated by Chi Xuecan like this. She slammed her chopsticks heavily on the table. "Shili is my goddaughter. What do you mean by this?"

Chi Xuecan sneered: "Pushing your own people out and bringing a vixen into the house, I'd also like to ask you, haven't you made enough of a scene?"