Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 355 The Legendary Trap of the Mother

She blinked, trying to hold back her tears, and ignored Chi Moqing's advice, got up and went to look for something in the safe.

Chi Moqing looked at her strangely: "Wife, what are you looking for?"

As Yan Zuozuo took out the small boxes, she said, "You'll see in a moment." She took out the boxes, climbed back onto the bed, opened them in front of Chi Moqing, and dumped them all out at once, "This is the passbook, this is the property certificate, this is the bank card, and these pieces of jewelry, all for you."

Chi Moqing was stunned: "Wife, what's wrong with you...?"

“I’ll invest in you.” Yan Zuozuo’s eyes sparkled as she handed everything to Chi Moqing. “My husband is a business genius; it’s such a waste to let his talent go to waste. Take all of this and start another company that’s as good as Chi’s… no, even bigger than Chi’s. We’ll make a comeback!”

Chi Moqing felt a warmth in her heart: "What if I lose money? Then I would really be bankrupt."

"How could that be? Who is my husband? He would never lose money." Yan Zuozuo said, patting his shoulder forcefully. "Besides, as long as we don't live extravagantly, even if we lose money, I can support our family by working hard, as long as you don't mind being a kept man."

After saying that, she giggled, which made Chi Moqing feel a little amused and exasperated. "It seems that in order not to be a kept man, I still have to work hard to earn money." As he spoke, he stuffed the things back into Yan Zuozuo's hands. "It's not time yet. Keep them safe."

Yan Zuozuo looked at him, her brows furrowed slightly. "What's wrong? Is it not enough?"

Chi Moqing shook his head: "Actually, I've always envied men who have time to spend at home with their wives and children, but I've never had that time. Now that I finally have some time, I don't want work to take up all my time and deprive me of the opportunity to enjoy family life. So, I've decided to take a break. Of course, that's on the condition that you, my wife, won't find me annoying or think I'm a man without ambition..."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Yan Zuozuo retorted without thinking. "I'm happiest when you have time. I won't find you annoying. Besides, I've always felt that as long as we have enough money, that's fine. The most important thing is that our family is together."

Her eyes were full of sincerity as she looked at Chi Moqing, sparkling beautifully. Chi Moqing reached out and hugged her, "As long as you don't mind me, I'll be your male servant for life."

Yan Zuozuo clutched his clothes in his arms, biting her lip, as if she was a little unhappy, "It's just about Mom..."

Chi's mother is Chi Moqing's mother. During the time he was away, they did not get along well. Now that Chi Moqing has returned, she should be at ease, but instead she is even more worried.

She looked at him nervously, only to see his face darken. "Even if she were my mother, I wouldn't protect her. You're the person I'm going to spend my life with, and no matter what happens, I'll stand by your side. Don't hold back with Mom; I'll handle everything."

Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. Did Chi Moqing firmly support her in challenging Chi's mother?

Hmm, wouldn't you say this is a case of ripping off one's mother...?

Having survived this crisis, she understands even more clearly how important Chi Moqing is to her. Therefore, no matter how much Chi's mother dislikes her, she will not leave.

Unless, of course, he doesn't want her!

"Honey, do you know that I've been arguing with my mom a lot these past few days?"

Chi Moqing nodded: "I know, Xiao Ran told me everything."

"Honey, I didn't want to hide it from you at all. I know I have my flaws too, but Mom is too obsessive about my period, and I can't accept it, so that's why... I'm sorry for putting you in a difficult position."

"Silly girl, even if you asked me, I wouldn't agree. But don't worry, Mom hasn't had time for us lately; she's gone back to take care of her own things." Chi Moqing smiled mysteriously.

Yan Zuozuo blinked, quickly figuring it out. She suddenly moved closer to Chi Moqing, smiling like a little fox: "You found out too?"

Chi Moqing mimicked her cute and innocent demeanor and leaned closer: "I spoke with Cancan on the phone before I came back. This is good, as it resolves the conflict between her and Mom and also helps me deal with some troubles."

Yan Zuozuo remained silent, looking at Chi Moqing with a strange expression. Even her own aunt was being used—how cunning!

In the military compound.

The two women sat facing each other, a pot of tea between them, steaming slightly. Neither spoke, yet the atmosphere was thick with tension, as if a sword were about to be drawn.

Mother Chi stared intently at the person before her. Twenty years had passed in the blink of an eye, yet she looked almost unchanged. Just like twenty years ago, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

The saying "comparison is the thief of joy" perfectly describes this situation.

"Can Can, I wonder how long you'll be staying this time? Is there something you're busy with?" Finally, Chi's mother spoke up.

Twenty years have passed, and she always thought that the matter had faded with time. Over the years, although Chi Xuecan would call back, she never mentioned that matter again, and she felt that she could finally rest easy.

However, now that she was facing her so suddenly, completely unprepared, Chi's mother felt a chill run down her spine. She certainly didn't believe that Chi Xuecan's return was merely a passing by; there must be something else going on.

Taking a graceful sip of tea, Chi Xuecan smiled sweetly. "Of course I came back because I have something to say. Do you want to hear the truth or a lie, sister-in-law?"

Chi's mother gritted her teeth, squinting at her warily, "Of course it's the truth."

“The truth is…” Chi Xuecan smiled even more brightly and said slowly, “When I was young and ignorant, I always thought that instruments were very important, but now that I’m old, when I think about the past twenty years, I feel unbalanced. You, sister-in-law, are so lucky to have children, but I have nothing, so naturally I feel more dissatisfied.”

Chi's mother's heart sank. This woman had indeed returned because of that matter!

So, is the thing she's been worried about for twenty years finally going to happen?

Although she was prepared, hearing these words from Chi Xuecan still sent a chill down her spine.

Did Chi Xuecan come back this time just to ruin her happiness?

Seeing Chi Xuecan's calm expression, Chi's mother tried hard to suppress her inner panic. This woman was already cunning and eccentric twenty years ago, and after twenty years, she has become even more unfathomable.

If she hadn't kept quiet about that incident to her father back then, he would never have been able to continue living with her if he had found out. It's fair to say that for the past twenty years, she has lived in constant fear.

"You should know that ruining my life is the same as ruining your brother's life. Are you sure you want to destroy all of this because of your selfishness?"

"How can you be so sure that this is how things will turn out? Maybe my brother has had enough of you. Now that you've left him, it's exactly what he wants. There are plenty of young, beautiful, and lovely girls lining up to wait for my brother. Why should he stay with an old, faded, hypocritical, and cunning woman like you?"

"You!" Mrs. Chi was about to get angry again, but she held back. "Even so, we still have two children, Can Can. You are a smart person. Do you want to destroy those two children as well?"

Chi Xuecan chuckled softly: "You weren't this soft-hearted when you wanted to destroy my happiness back then. You said it yourself, they are your children, what does that have to do with me?"

Chi's mother's breath hitched. Looking at Chi Xuecan's seemingly indifferent and self-absorbed demeanor, her eyes narrowed and her heart pounded. "Cancan, Huo Heng has treated you well all these years. My sister is now disabled and in a mental hospital. She has already paid the price for her mistakes back then. Aren't you going too far by being so aggressive?"

Chi Xuecan's lips curled into a mocking smile. "She deserved this fate; she has no one to blame but herself. Besides, it wasn't just your ruthless sister who should be punished for what happened. Sister-in-law, you're getting off-topic. I'm not here for your sister this time, but for... you!"

Chi's mother's hand trembled as she held the cup, a deep unease washing over her, and her breathing quickened. If Chi Xuecan were to reveal the truth, Chi's father would very likely divorce her.

She had witnessed Chi's father's longing for Chi Xuecan over the years. As the eldest brother, Chi Xuecan was like a father to him, like his own child. He hadn't returned for twenty years, and he had talked about her every year, but wasn't he also missing her every year? If he knew that Chi Xuecan hadn't returned for twenty years because of her, their marriage would probably be over.

Chi's mother frowned deeply, clenched her fist, but quickly regained her composure. "Even if your brother is angry with me and wants a divorce, do you think Xiao Ran and Mo Qing will agree? What will they think of you as his aunt?"

Chi Xuecan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you've really wasted these years. Not to mention that Mo Qing and Xiao Ran have settled down and started their own families, so your divorce won't affect them much. Just look at your relationship with those two kids... I've heard that because of your sister's matter, you and Yan Zuozuo had a falling out, and Xiao Ran is also annoyed with you because of it. On the contrary, they are very respectful to me, their aunt whom they haven't seen much in twenty years."

Upon hearing this, Chi's mother's expression changed drastically. "No matter what, your brother and I have had a relationship for twenty years!"

"What good are twenty years of relationship? Compared to you framing his sister and preventing us siblings from seeing each other for twenty years, what do you think my brother would choose? And what about your two children? If they knew that the mother they respect had such a shameful past, what do you think they would think of you?"

Chi's mother gritted her teeth: "No matter what, I'm still your sister-in-law! You have to learn to respect me!"

"It's just a matter of minutes. If I want to kick you out of the Chi family, all I need to do is make a phone call." Chi Xuecan said with a half-smile. "I heard that Mo Qing has returned, but he hasn't come to see you yet. The reason for this is quite intriguing, sister-in-law." The last two words had a sarcastic tone to them.

"How did you know Mo Qing was back? Did you do something or say something to him?"

"Are you scared? Hehe, sister-in-law, you're just an ant I can play with at will, not worth my trouble. By the way, I haven't answered your question yet. I'm not planning to leave anytime soon after I come back. I have plenty of time. I can have a heart-to-heart talk with my brother and reminisce about the past, hehe."