Zhou Fu's face flushed red and then turned pale.
She used all her strength to control herself and maintain her posture.
There are still so many people here!
The thought that they would make fun of this when they got back today made Zhou Fu wish she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
When has she ever suffered such injustice?
However, on the one hand, Yanran has a noble status, and on the other hand, she is still young.
Zhou Fu had no way to deal with her.
"Sister Xu'er, let's go," Yanran said, pulling Zhou Xu along.
Zhou Xu felt all the resentment she had accumulated over the years vanish, leaving her feeling refreshed and invigorated.
She gave Zhou Fu a forced smile, her eyes clearly saying, "You've finally met your match!"
"Let's go." Zhou Xu took Yanran's hand and they left together.
"Auntie, did I do well today?" Yanran asked proudly in Zhou Xu's room, while curiously looking at the furnishings.
Zhou Xu poured her a cup of tea and said, "Okay, thanks a lot. There's nothing good in the house, don't look around."
She wouldn't get any of the leftovers from Zhou Fu.
Yanran: "I was just looking to see if there was anything worth taking. It turns out it's fine, no need to move."
Let the Zhou Family keep these broken things.
Zhou Xu said, "I can't take it with me, and I don't want to leave it to them."
This is where she used to live.
"What should we do then?" Yanran asked curiously.
Zhou Xu smiled and said, "We'll talk about it later. What brings you here?"
"I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it, so I'll help you," Yanran said, swinging her legs. "I'm young, so it's understandable if I make mistakes, right?"
Zhou Xu laughed and said, "You little rascal! I'm fine, go back now."
She had her own plans, and taking Yanran with her was definitely not an option.
Yanran: "Then will you take me in?"
"Um?"
"My mother gave me a lot of math problems, but luckily I'm clever, so I offered to help you, hehehe."
Zhou Xu: "..."
So they came here to seek refuge.
After thinking for a moment, she said, "No."
"Huh?" Yanran feigned pitifulness, shaking her sleeve. "Auntie, aren't we on bad terms? I was just helping you deal with Zhou Fu!"
Zhou Xu said, "It's not appropriate for you to stay here to do what I need to do today."
Are you trying to seduce Wu Zhenhai?
Zhou Xu's face instantly turned purplish-red, "You, you..."
How can someone so young know so much!
"... If your mother hears this, you won't have to beg for help when you're being scolded!"
"That looks like it," Yanran said. "Can it succeed? How about I help you? You deal with Wu Zhenhai, and I'll help you deal with Zhou Fu!"
Today, we'll turn the Zhou Family upside down.
"I don't need you, my ancestor!" Zhou Xu said, "I can handle both of them myself!"
"I'll give you a useful clue," Yanran said with a grin, "Jiang'er overheard that Wu Shao wants to find an opportunity to see Zhou Fu today."
"Really?" Zhou Xu's eyes lit up instantly.
If that's really the case, then even God is on her side.
"Of course," Yanran said. "Look at this..."
She pulled out a jade pendant from somewhere and started fiddling with it on her fingertips. "Wu Shao's."
Upon hearing that it was Wu Shao at the door, she deliberately sent Jiang'er to eavesdrop.
Jiang'er casually stole a jade pendant and brought it back.
"Can I have the jade pendant?" Zhou Xu asked.
"Why can't I give it to you? Here you go," Yanran said generously.
Zhou Xu couldn't help but hug her. "You're really my lucky star."
With this divine assistance, she can dig the pit even deeper.
Zhou Xu chased Yanran away.
The Zhou Family is a place rife with trouble; it's not advisable for her to stay long.
Yanran replied, "I'm not leaving. I have to stay here and keep watch for you! It's alright, I know you can't do much if I'm here. I'm going to go find someone to play with. Don't worry about me, just focus on your own business!"
After saying that, she stood up and said, "Jiaojiao, Jiang'er, let's go!"
Zhou Xu quickly stopped her. "Sweetie, where are you going!"
"I know so many people!" Yanran said. "I'm going to chat with them! If you need me to bring anyone, just have the maid tell me."
When the time comes, we'll raise our arms and call on her to be our witness!
Zhou Xu began to suspect that Yanran knew about her plan.
No, that won't happen.
Yanran winked at her, then went back to showcasing her social skills.
Zhou Xu took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
She summoned her maid and said, "Go and send a message to Wu Zhenhai, telling him that I have a terrible chest pain, so bad that I'm rolling around in agony, and ask him to come."
The maidservant hurriedly obeyed and left.
Zhou Xu got up and changed into a low-cut ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) with a blue background and lotus embroidery. She pulled it down a bit, then sat in a round-backed chair, resting her hand on the small table next to her. She picked up a crabapple blossom that she had just cut that morning and gently smelled it.
About fifteen minutes later, she heard footsteps outside and looked up at the door.
Wu Zhenhai rushed in and, seeing her sitting unharmed in a chair, flew into a rage.
"What are you doing now! I've been so busy today, and you're still causing trouble!"
After saying that, he turned and left.
They're really getting more and more arrogant.
If you want to cause trouble for him, you need to know when to do it!
"Wu Zhenhai," Zhou Xu shouted, "If you walk out of here today, I'll kill myself!"
Wu Zhenhai stopped in his tracks, turned around, and frowned.
"What you do!"
"Zhou Fu pushed me today, and I was humiliated in front of so many people."
"What's the big deal?" Wu Zhenhai said. "It was just playing around, you didn't lose a single piece of your flesh. Didn't I tell you I'd settle the score with her later?"
"Later? I've been humiliated today, and I want revenge today. I can't wait until later!"
"Nonsense!" Wu Zhenhai said, "Zhou Xu, know when to stop. I've been spoiling you, but that doesn't mean you can act recklessly regardless of the situation!"
After saying that, he glared at Zhou Xu and turned to leave in a hurry.
--He's busy! On an occasion like today, with so many people coming and going, he needs to make friends and build relationships.
Zhou Xu watched his retreating figure, sneering repeatedly.
very good.
She stood up, changed her clothes, glanced at the clothes she had taken off, and said, "All packed."
"Yes!" the maidservant replied hastily.
Zhou Xu then said to another maid, "The rest is up to you."
The maidservant hurriedly replied, "Don't worry, Miss, I've already prepared the tung oil."
Zhou Fu was talking to the guests, trying to forget her embarrassing moment.
Suddenly, her personal maid stepped forward, a hint of joy on her face.
Zhou Fu got up and went to a quiet spot. "What's wrong?"
"Young lady, your chance for revenge has arrived!"
"What's Zhou Xu up to now?"
"Wu Zhenhai went to her courtyard, and the gate is now tightly closed... If you go and take a look now, might you be able to catch them red-handed?"
"Really? She's that brave?"
"It's absolutely true! I wasn't the only one who saw it. You can ask Yinhong if you don't believe me!"
That was Zhou Fu's most trusted head maid.
Sure enough, a moment later, Yinhong also came to report that she had seen Wu Zhenhai enter the inner courtyard.
Zhou Fu smiled.
Great, this is the perfect opportunity!