CHAPTER 597: CHAPTER 597: MAKING TROUBLE

Yu Xia had no idea that downstairs, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao were considering raising her as their daughter. She reached Tang Zhongwei’s bedroom door and began to knock expressionlessly.

At that time, Tang Zhongwei was lying on her bed, complaining about Lin Mengyao to her girlfriends. She rolled her eyes when she heard the knock, muttered to her friends, and then tossed her phone on the bed before going to answer the door.

Tang Zhongwei initially thought it was Lin Mengyao, coming to apologize for a decision she had just made. During the short walk to the door, she had already figured out what to say to Lin Mengyao. To her surprise, it was Yu Xia standing outside.

"Why is it you?" Tang Zhongwei’s tone carried some displeasure, but she didn’t show it openly. After all, they had to get along in this household. Still, in her heart, Tang Zhongwei looked down on Yu Xia.

In Tang Zhongwei’s view, she was a legitimate relative of Lin Mengyao, while Yu Xia was just someone picked up off the street. In terms of status and bloodline, she considered herself more noble. So after inviting her in, Tang Zhongwei didn’t bother to entertain Yu Xia; instead, she sat on the sofa and asked, "Why are you looking for me? I’m going to take a beauty sleep soon, so say what you need to say quickly."

"It’s nothing particularly important, but if you want to stay here long term, you’d better behave and not have any inappropriate thoughts. Otherwise, even if my sister would forgive you, I won’t," Yu Xia said, looking at Tang Zhongwei.

"Ha, who do you think you are? What right do you have to talk to me like that? Just because I ignored you before doesn’t mean I fear you; I simply don’t care about you, get it? Don’t think you can make yourself at home here just because you’ve stayed a while. Don’t forget how you came through this door in the first place. Do you really think Lin Mengyao is your sister? Don’t make me laugh. You two have no blood relation. You’re just a pity case she brought home for her amusement," Tang Zhongwei said, crossing her legs.

"Take a good look at the person in front of you. I, Tang Zhongwei, am Lin Mengyao’s legitimate relative. Our relationship is much closer than yours. Your place here will eventually be replaced by me, and when that happens, you’ll have to go back to where you came from. If I were you, I’d start getting on my good side now so that when the time comes, someone will plead for you, and maybe my cousin and her husband will give you some money to take with you so you won’t be destitute or end up homeless," Tang Zhongwei said with a maliciously smug expression.

"I know what kind of people my sister and brother-in-law are; their hearts are not like yours, filled with malice. What you described will never happen in this lifetime, so don’t try to scare me. I won’t be afraid. Even if one day I leave this home, I won’t resent or beg anyone, because I know my sister and brother-in-law wouldn’t want to see the child they raised with care turn into that," Yu Xia said confidently.

"Ha, pretending to be all noble in front of me and acting like an innocent bunny in front of our cousin and her husband. You’re really good at this, aren’t you, sis? Playing the fox with a thousand years of experience, we all know each other’s tricks here. I don’t care what you think of me, just don’t stand in my way. If you mess up my plans, I’ll make sure you regret it," Tang Zhongwei threatened Yu Xia fiercely.

"I don’t care what you do now, but if what you do harms my sister and brother-in-law, I won’t let it go either. Even if it means being torn apart, I’ll take you down with me. If you don’t believe me, you can try it and see if I’m telling the truth," Yu Xia said, seemingly unfazed by the ferocity in Tang Zhongwei’s eyes. Her gaze was extraordinarily calm, with no hint of disturbance, like the calmest sea, though how many storms and reefs were hidden was only known to the sea itself.

Yu Xia’s demeanor almost made Tang Zhongwei have a heart attack. She had never met someone so uncooperative.

After saying what she wanted, Yu Xia left alone, leaving Tang Zhongwei nearly going mad with anger.

"Dare to threaten me, do you? Whatever you don’t want me to do, I’ll do it just to see how you handle it, humph! Just a tramp from who knows where, and you want to climb over my head? Shameless!" Tang Zhongwei fumed at the closed door, plotting how to cause trouble at the upcoming party.

The moment Yu Xia stepped out of Tang Zhongwei’s room, her gaze darkened, enveloping her in a dense fog of shadow. She glanced briefly in Tang Zhongwei’s direction, contemplating how to make her disappear quietly, completely out of Lin Mengyao’s life.

This was her first time considering such a thing, but strangely she felt no fear. In fact, she felt an unusual calm.

She knew there was something wrong with her mindset, but she didn’t want to fix it; she even thought it was fine. Xu Ke, who rescued her from darkness, and Lin Mengyao, who brought warmth into her life, were her lifelines—no one could touch them lightly. Anyone who dared to touch her lifelines would die!

The day of the party arrived quickly, and Lin Mengyao and Xu Ke had prepared early. "Xu Ke and I are leaving now. You two stay home properly. If you want to go out, tell Grandpa Zhao so he can arrange a driver for you. Don’t go out alone; it’s not safe for young girls. Understand?" Lin Mengyao admonished.

"I understand, sister. Don’t worry. I’ll stay home and read," Yu Xia said, smiling brightly, looking cute and sweet.

Tang Zhongwei secretly sneered in her heart, cursing Yu Xia for being a little white lotus, but outwardly, she matched Yu Xia’s obedient demeanor.

Unable to help herself, Lin Mengyao kissed Yu Xia’s forehead, noting her endearing and lovely appearance.

"We’ll be back early. What do you want to eat? If time permits, I’ll bring it back for you," Xu Ke asked.

"There’s nothing in particular I want to eat. The cooks at home can make anything. I’m just happy if you come back early," Yu Xia said, her cheeks flushed red.

After exchanging a few more words, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao left.

"Let’s have a daughter in the future, one that’s obedient and thoughtful," Xu Ke said, smacking his lips appreciatively.

"Be serious; having children is a matter of fate. It’s not like you can just have what you want. If I end up pregnant with a son, would you ask me to abort until I have a daughter?" Lin Mengyao glared at Xu Ke.

"Of course not, I’ll love any child as long as they’re yours, boy or girl," Xu Ke quickly appeased her upon seeing her anger.