Chapter 188

Xia Meihui tightly grabbed Zhou Mufan, who was about to step out of the door, with resentment and resentment in her eyes: "Mufan, you want to go find Xu Lan? You have simply lost your mind! Don't forget, the one standing next to you now, your legitimate wife, is me."

There was a slight tremor in her voice, and her unwillingness was evident in her words.

Zhou Mufan's eyes were cold and distant. He gently pushed Xia Meihui's hand away and walked out the door with firm steps: "You have your own ideas about how we got to this point."

He was not determined to find Xu Lan, he just wanted to escape from this home full of quarrels and discord and find a moment of peace.

In the end, he couldn't help but click on Xia Ruoan's wedding video.

He thought that the love had long gone with the wind and he could be indifferent to it, but when he saw her in the picture wearing a wedding dress and smiling like a flower, his eyes couldn't help but become moist.

At that moment, past memories came flooding back like a tide, making his heart break.

He wondered in his heart whether that feeling came from Xia Ruoan's unique smile, or whether he just regarded her as someone's shadow?

However, at this moment, he could only realize bitterly that Xia Ruoan, whose eyes were once full of stars and only reflected his figure, had quietly disappeared from his world.

Xu Lan? Her shadow? No, now he finally got to see the truth deep in her heart - Xia Ruo'an, she was never a replica of anyone, let alone a substitute for Xu Lan.

In those past days, Zhang Kai's unconscious reminders and his own subtle self-esteem had created such an illusion, distorting Xia Ruoan's image in his mind into the shadow of someone else.

The differences between them are so distinct that they cannot be mentioned in the same breath. Whether it is the unique charm of their clothing taste, the subtle differences in their looks, or even the temperament revealed in their gestures, they are all like stars, shining independently without overlapping.

This awakening came too late, but was too profound, so he could only silently mourn in his heart for the beautiful time that he missed due to misunderstanding.

Mrs. Zhou watched her son walk away, feeling mixed emotions.

Then he pulled Xia Meihui beside him, his eyes full of doubt and anger: "What is going on? Why did you two get the marriage certificate so hastily? And your sudden pregnancy, could it be... all this is the result of your careful planning?"

Xia Meihui frowned, a trace of disdain flashed across her face, she suddenly threw her hands away and broke free from Mrs. Zhou's shackles: "Don't say such harsh words, as if the whole world owes you something.

At the beginning, there were so many people pursuing me, and it was your Zhou family who pestered me and begged me to marry Zhou Mufan. Now you are blaming me for scheming?"

Mrs. Zhou's voice was a little sharp due to her excitement: "You are so righteous! If time could go back, do you think..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xia Meihui's cold eyes. An indescribable tension and confrontation filled the air.

"Did you do something to my son secretly, trying to get pregnant and get married to my Zhou family? You are a woman with a heart as vicious as a snake!" Mrs. Zhou was furious and her words were full of indignation.

"I, Xia Meihui, act uprightly and honestly. How could I have ever drugged anyone? He was drunk and mistook me for Xia Ruo'an."

"If I hadn't considered that he still has some value, how could I have let him go so easily?" Xia Meihui curled her lips into a sneer, looking directly at Mrs. Zhou with a hint of teasing in her eyes.

"Besides, mother, why are you so angry? Back then, didn't you also put in a lot of effort to be able to step into the Zhou family's threshold?"

"In terms of the calculations and hatred in my heart, I, Xia Meihui, can't even compare to you. Not only did you take over the life-saving grace of others in order to gain wealth and honor, but you also used all kinds of means. I can't even begin to compare to you in this capacity."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Xia Meihui's words, but they also revealed her helplessness and emotion about the past.

Mrs. Zhou's eyes suddenly widened, full of confusion and shock, "Meihui, I don't understand what you are saying at all. Where did my sister come from?"

Xia Meihui's eyes were firm, and her tone was full of determination. "Mom, if you don't want others to know, then don't do it. If you want to sit firmly on the throne of Madam Zhou, you must ensure that my position as Madam Zhou is safe. Otherwise, I am not afraid of both sides being destroyed. At worst, we will die together."

She felt mixed emotions as she had never expected that her nominal mother-in-law would be so cruel. In order to marry into the Zhou family, she pretended to be her sister and even made elaborate plans to get pregnant in order to achieve her goal.

"How did you find out about this? And who else knows about this?" Mrs. Zhou was shocked by her daughter-in-law's words, and her tone couldn't help but carry a hint of panic and anxiety.

Facing the situation, Xia Meihui did not show any fear in her eyes. She knew very well that she was by no means unprepared.

"Do not try to use the same tricks on me that you used on your sister. I have already confessed to my best friends that if I die at your hands, it will be your fault."

"By then, all the shameful things you have done will be revealed to the world. So, for our own safety, if I live, you will live too. If I am in trouble, you will not be able to escape unscathed. I will definitely drag you into the abyss with me."

There was unquestionable determination in Xia Meihui's tone.

"After all, you are several decades older than me. If you die before me, it will be normal in the eyes of the world. And for the sake of my unborn child, I will not let anyone know that the child's grandmother is a murderer..."

There was a hint of coldness in Xia Meihui's words, but they also revealed the tenacity and helplessness of a mother.

Facing the situation, Xia Meihui did not show any fear in her eyes. She knew very well that she was by no means unprepared.

"Do not try to use the same tricks on me that you used on your sister. I have already confessed to my best friends that if I die at your hands, it will be your fault."

However, Mrs. Zhou had to succumb to Xia Meihui's coercion and dared not act rashly because the key evidence was still in the hands of her friend, binding her actions like shackles.

At this moment, she slumped in the chair helplessly. All she could do was pick up the phone and tell her son to stay away from Xu Lan. She couldn't afford to offend this lunatic.

Xu Lan, the marriage partner she once dreamed of, has now become an untouchable existence. Although the Xu family is still prosperous, Xia Meihui, a hidden mine that may explode at any time, has turned all her beautiful fantasies into bubbles.

At the same time, on the other side, Xia Ruoan finished bathing, slowly walked out of the bathroom, and sat lightly on the wedding bed covered with rose petals.

Those bright and juicy petals seemed to carry a sense of uneasiness in her eyes, causing an indescribable tension in her heart.

When she caught a glimpse of Leng Zexi coming out of the shower in another room, his handsome face looked even more charming under the light, and Xia Ruoan's cheeks couldn't help but turn red.

Shyness surged over her like a tide, and she lowered her eyelids shyly, not daring to look directly into those deep eyes. She could only pretend to stare intently at the flower petals that she was unconsciously playing with in her hands, her heart beating wildly and she couldn't calm down.

The pajamas that Leng Zexi was wearing complemented Xia Ruoan's, as if they were specially chosen for each other.

He walked slowly to the bedside, his eyes fixed gently on Xia Ruoan.

Her already beautiful face was made even more charming by the shy blush. Even without any makeup, she looked like the morning glow reflecting on the snow, pure and elegant. Even the flowers blooming in the yard seemed to pale in comparison to her.

Xia Ruoan raised her head slightly, with a shy light flashing in her eyes, and her voice was as thin as a mosquito: "You drank a lot of wine today, do you want to lie down and rest for a while?"

Hearing this, Leng Zexi smiled faintly, and said in a gentle but firm voice: "It's okay, I'm fine."

He gently stroked Xia Ruoan's cheek, the tenderness of his fingertips seemed to melt people's hearts, then he slowly leaned over and kissed her lips.

Xia Ruoan hugged him tightly, responding to this affectionate and gentle kiss. At this moment, it seemed that only they were left in the world of the two. Time flowed slowly between their lips and teeth, and it took a long time before they reluctantly separated.

Within a few minutes, Xia Ruoan keenly captured the subtle emotional fluctuations of the people around him.

An inexplicable fear quietly crept into her heart. She hesitated, and placed her hands lightly on his chest, but she didn't know whether she should bravely push him away or go with this sudden intimacy.

Leng Zexi noticed her stiffness and paused, with a hint of surprise flashing in his deep eyes.

After a moment of silence, he whispered in an almost tentative tone: "Shall we continue?"

"I... I asked my eldest brother," he said with a barely perceptible nervousness, as if he was looking for a reasonable basis for his next action. "He said that this time point is fine, but we need to be restrained and cautious."

As soon as Leng Zexi's words came out, Xia Ruoan's eyes instantly became filled with horror. She looked at him in disbelief, with mixed feelings in her heart.

How could he ask his elder brother such a private question? This was beyond her imagination.

Leng Zexi's gaze was fixed on her, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless thoughts and desires.

Xia Ruoan looked at him, her heart surging, but she didn't know how to respond to this sudden enthusiasm and directness.

"If you are afraid and unwilling, you can refuse." Leng Zexi respected her.

After all, their lives are still long and there is no need to rush this one.

Xia Ruoan looked up at him, and saw his forbearance and respect. In the end, she did not refuse. This was her duty, wasn't it?

"Then be gentle." Xia Ruoan said in a low voice, still a little scared. The last time she was in a daze was because of the Chinese medicine. After spending some time together, she seemed to have relaxed her grudges, but this time she was still a little uncomfortable.