Chapter 208: The Zhu Family and the Mo Family

In a corner of the café.

Zhu Nan’s bodyguard, Qing Yi, continued recounting the history of the Zhu family.

“Later, to get revenge on the Zhu family, that unfaithful wretch seduced a crippled young master from the Mo family…”

“I don’t know what tricks she used, but she made the Mo family young master follow her commands, targeting the Zhu family at every turn.”

“The Mo family is very powerful, and under their suppression, the Zhu family faced setbacks everywhere…”

“Then, one night, the Mo family sent people to raid the Zhu family.”

“That night, the head of the family, his wife, and the three young masters fought desperately to cover our escape, allowing me to take Miss out…”

Qing Yi continued, filled with hatred, but Wang Haoran felt something was off the more he listened.

“The crippled young master of the Mo family? What kind of person is he?”

“Uh… I’m not too sure… That guy is the only son of the Mo family and rarely appears before the public… However, rumors say he’s not only bedridden but also a tubercular short-lived ghost who coughs all the time.”

“I think that’s why that uncouth girl could so easily seduce him!”

It was evident that Qing Yi was filled with anger and disdain for the two.

Wang Haoran’s heart tightened.

This… sounds so familiar!

A male protagonist who is a supposedly crippled young master from a prominent family, and a female protagonist who defies traditional norms, despised by her family.

And a fake daughter adored unconditionally by her family, who loves to compete and frame the female protagonist, playing the role of the white lotus fake daughter villain!

Moreover.

The male and female protagonists are often rumored to have a bad reputation, but in reality, they have a bunch of impressive identities.

For the male protagonist, either the disability is faked, or he has already been cured by the female protagonist.

Now, not only is he handsome and healthy, but he is also highly skilled in martial arts and possibly the secret leader of some powerful organization.

As for the female protagonist, in the eyes of outsiders, she might seem like an unrefined girl, but in reality, she is proficient in medicine, business, chess, calligraphy, and painting, mastering core skills to get rich.

However, in female-oriented novels, after the female protagonist severs ties with her original family, she usually goes out to build her career, facing slander and obstacles from her family, at which point the male protagonist comes out to protect her domineeringly.

According to the female-oriented novel trope, shouldn’t the male and female protagonists have left the Zhu family and occasionally tormented them, leaving them to regret their actions deeply?

How did it come to the point of wiping out the entire family?

“…Qing Yi, can you be sure that the people who attacked the Zhu family were from the Mo family?”

“Uh… Those assailants were dressed in black… couldn’t recognize them…”

“But, the only one with a grudge against the Zhu family and capable of destroying it is the Mo family! It must be them!” Qing Yi said with conviction.

Wang Haoran continued to ask, “How did your eldest young lady get to know the Mo family young master?”

“…I’m not too sure… maybe they just hit it off, two outcasts seeing eye to eye…”

“…After she left the Zhu family, did she do anything? Like opening a medical clinic, restaurant, or clothing shop?”

“She did open a medical clinic… Mr. Wang, how did you guess that?”

“Just a wild guess. Please continue with the Zhu family story!”

“Alright!”

Qing Yi nodded and continued.

“At that time, both the family head and the eldest young master were martial arts experts, but they couldn’t stop those assailants. To evade them, I took Miss out of the ancient martial world.”

Her words, though simple, carried an immense weight of the past, and she couldn’t help but sigh.

“Previously, Miss had a very pure and kind personality, she was shy even talking to strangers…”

“But after the family head and his wife passed away, she… resorted to any means necessary for cultivation resources… she even forced herself to please others…”

“Mr. Wang, back then, the Zhu family was easily destroyed by the Mo family. Now that Miss has just advanced to the Transformation Stage, facing them would be a certain death!”

“Mr. Wang, please persuade Miss!”

Wang Haoran was curious, “How do you know she will definitely listen to me?”

“Because… to return to the ancient martial world, Miss sold all her shares and money… and even divorced Zhao Ruilong…”

“Oh? Divorced?” Wang Haoran interjected.

Seeing his surprised expression, Qing Yi’s heart sank—

You wouldn’t lose interest just because Miss got divorced, would you?

Qing Yi played the emotional card.

“Miss sold everything she could, but she didn’t touch any of her assets in S City. She said she wanted to sell them all to you… but actually, she wanted to give them to you for free…”

“This time she made a special detour to S City, just to see you one last time!”

“Miss cares about you so much, if you persuade her, she will definitely listen!”

“Alright, leave it to me!”

Wang Haoran nodded, but still asked one more question.

“Can I use any method to persuade her?”

“…Yes! As long as it keeps Miss from going to her death!”

Qing Yi had figured it out; as long as Miss didn’t go to her death, even if she ended up being the fifth or sixth wife, she could accept it!

***

Meanwhile.

Zhu Nan and Lin Xiaowei were chatting quietly.

To others, it seemed like they were whispering intimately, but their conversation was full of tension.

After Wang Haoran left, the two became bolder.

“Sigh, I feel so flattered! Back then, with just one call, Mr. Wang came running to V City to find me. Even now, with one call, he came over!”

“If this isn’t love, then what is?”

Seeing Lin Xiaowei’s protective stance, Zhu Nan couldn’t help but tease her.

Unfortunately, she didn’t expect that Lin Xiaowei wasn’t easy to deal with.

Compared to her who hadn’t experienced it, Lin Xiaowei was already in an unbeatable position.

“Hmph, you dare to say that? Haoran kissed me! Did he… kiss you?!”

“…No, but Mr. Wang has hugged me…”

“Hug? Hah, we wake up hugging each other every morning!”

“…”

“He showers with me!!”

“…”

“We sleep together 54!”

“…?!!”

Seeing Zhu Nan’s constant silence and shock, Lin Xiaowei smiled triumphantly.

“He praised me for being so smooth!”

Seeing the fox spirit defeated, Lin Xiaowei was thrilled.

So, her voice couldn’t help but get louder.

The café’s customers and staff all looked over.

“…”

Realizing the attention, Lin Xiaowei’s face turned red instantly.

“Uh… I… actually… he praised me… for teaching well… because I’m a teacher!”

Seeing Zhu Nan’s half-smiling expression, Lin Xiaowei forced an explanation, then quickly changed the subject.

“It’s been so long, why hasn’t Haoran come back…”

“It has been a while.”

Zhu Nan turned and looked around, then also spoke out in confusion.

“Eh? Why is Qing Yi taking so long too?”