Chapter 66 Tools for Revenge

Feifei studies and practices the piano every day in a routine manner, preparing for the upcoming piano competition.

That day, a sudden cold snap caused the peach blossoms in the school to fall to the ground.

After the club activity ended, Feifei shivered as soon as she stepped out of the music room. The cold wind was howling, so she quickened her pace and ran towards the school gate.

Halfway there, Feifei suddenly realized she had forgotten her homework in the music room. "Grandpa Li, I forgot my homework in the music room. My teacher will check it tomorrow. Could you take me back to get it?"

"sure."

Driver Uncle Li and housekeeper Uncle Wang have both worked for the Yan family for over twenty years and have a very good impression of the family's children, not to mention the already smart and adorable Feifei.

"Uncle Zhong, you'll be leaving get off work a little later too. Let me treat you to some candy to make up for it."

“Okay, give me a few more.” Zhong Weicheng stretched out his big hand to Feifei without any embarrassment about taking candy from the child.

Feifei gave the whole box of coconut candy to Zhong Weicheng, saying, "It's all yours. Grandma Liu just made it yesterday, and I haven't been able to eat many of them myself."

"Thank you, Feifei!" Zhong Weicheng accepted the box of candy with satisfaction and immediately took out one and popped it into his mouth.

Uncle Li looked in the rearview mirror and laughed, "Xiao Zhong, you're such a tall and strong man, yet you still have this sweet tooth habit like a little girl?"

Zhong Weicheng retorted, "Why should we change it? It's not easy to have a hobby. Is eating sweets only for girls?"

Uncle Li: "Aren't you afraid people will say you're effeminate?"

"Let him say what he wants. It doesn't bother me. I don't depend on him for a living. Even if he says something, I can still take on ten people by myself. Eating candy doesn't affect my gender or fighting ability." He ruffled Feifei's fluffy little head. "Right, Feifei?"

Feifei quickly protected her little head and gave Zhong Weicheng a thumbs up, "Yes, yes, Uncle Zhong is the best!"

After arriving at school, Feifei explained the situation to the security guard, and Zhong Weicheng accompanied her to the music room to get her homework. However, when they were almost at the music room, Feifei noticed a figure hiding in a corner, trembling with fear.

"Mumu, what are you doing here?"

The weather was bad today; it was completely dark by then. Feifei only recognized Zhou Mu when she got closer.

"Feifei?" Zhou Mu was surprised to hear Feifei's voice.

Mingzhu Elementary School has two hours of club activities, so it's an hour later than their school, but they also get out of school at 6:30. It's already past 7:00, so why is Feifei still at school?

"It's me. Why haven't you gone home yet?"

Feifei had met Zhou Mu several times before and knew that she was there to help Zhou Yue wash the dishes.

"When I finished washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen, my mother had already left... It was dark, and I was afraid to walk alone at night, so I thought I might as well stay here. At least your school is safe," Zhou Mu said casually.

"Then I'll take you home later. I forgot my homework in the music room and came back specifically to get it."

Feifei touched Zhou Mu's icy hand and pulled her towards the music room.

Zhou Mu finally revealed his true feelings, "I... I don't want to go home."

Feifei entered the password to open the music room and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Although she knew that Zhou Mu and her mother didn't get along, why didn't she even want to go home?

Zhou Mu sniffed and explained, "I had a fight with my mom this afternoon, which is probably why she didn't wait for me."

The music room was very warm, and Zhou Mu was immediately enveloped in warmth upon entering. She felt her whole body begin to heat up, especially her face and hands, which felt a little swollen and itchy, making her feel drowsy.

Zhou Mu didn't tell Fei Fei the reason for their argument. When she came in through the side door in the afternoon, she happened to pass by Fei Fei's music room. Fei Fei was practicing the piano inside. Zhou Mu couldn't understand the music, but she thought it was a very cheerful and light piece of music, and she listened to it outside for a while.

The warm and bright music room, the million-dollar piano, and the girl playing the piano with the graceful posture of a swan—that noble and unique beauty captivated her.

Are you envious?

Zhou Yue's voice suddenly rang in Zhou Mu's ear. She was caught off guard and subconsciously replied to Zhou Yue, "Mm."

As soon as he finished answering, Zhou Mu realized what he meant and said, "Mom, I'll go wash the dishes right now."

Zhou Yue followed behind Zhou Mu, sneering sarcastically, "Zhou Mu, it's no use being envious. Feifei was born with the life of a princess. Go and wash all the dishes properly. Don't even think about getting close to that young lady. I know exactly what you're thinking. You're just trying to take advantage of Feifei's kindness. I'm warning you, stay away from Feifei and know your place. You're not worthy of being friends with the heir of Ruixin Group."

"Mom, I told you I never intended to use Feifei!" Zhou Mu said angrily, her face flushed. "Besides, I am your daughter. Why do you prefer Feifei, whom you've only met a few times, to me? I've tried so hard to gain your approval and love."

She questioned Zhou Yue in a hoarse voice: "If you really have some deep-seated hatred for my father, why did you give birth to me?"

"Why are you so cruel to me after giving birth to me? Am I just a tool to bear the burden of your love and hate with that man?"

She had heard Aunt Sun's advice to her mother and felt that the reason her mother was so cruel to her was all because of the sins committed by that father she had never met. After all, she had really tried her best to please her mother.

"Yes, you're just a tool! You're nothing but a tool for my revenge!" After being exposed, Zhou Yue revealed her true colors, her eyes venomous as she looked at Zhou Mu. "So now that you know, just accept it. Don't try to please me. I won't be soft on you, and don't even think about resisting. This is your fate!"

Zhou Mu smiled bitterly. Perhaps leaving her behind was her mother's way of warning her, just like how her mother had taken over the other dishwasher's job and assigned it to her in the afternoon. Only by tormenting her would her mother feel better.

Resist? How could she possibly resist?

"Oh, I see... Then you can stay in my music room. It's warm in there. The password is 389173."

Feifei's voice woke Zhou Mu from his memories.

Feifei didn't try to persuade Zhou Mu to go home. Since she had already left her at school, what if Zhou Mu got beaten up if she went back?

"No, I..."

"Don't refuse, Mumu. It's so cold, and it might even snow tonight. You should at least make the most of tonight, right?"

Feifei forcibly pulled Zhou Mu to the sofa, "There's a sofa here, you can sleep here tonight, you can use this bunny pillow as a pillow, and this blanket can be used as a quilt."

"Oh, you must not have eaten yet. There are snacks in this little cabinet, including fruit, bread, cakes, potato chips, water, and drinks. They were all made today and are very fresh."

Feifei took a yogurt bread and stuffed it into Zhou Mu's hand, "Try it first, and if you don't like it, eat something else."

Seeing that Zhou Mu didn't move and was only looking at the bread in her hand, Feifei pretended to be angry, "Mumu, we're friends! Does not eating mean you don't like me?"

"No, no, I really like you, Feifei, you're the best person to me! I just... I just know you've helped me so much." Zhou Mu's voice trailed off.

Feifei held Zhou Mu's hand, looking at him with sincere eyes, "We're friends, don't worry about so much, and besides, I haven't really done anything for you."