"You're hilarious! Is this cake sweet? What a waste!"

Seeing Xiao Li like this, Cheng Xiao was so angry that she cried. She was already in such a miserable state, and yet he still had to mock her.

"Xiao Li, you're not human. I'm never talking to you again."

Xiao Li stopped laughing. "What are you doing in my room? You're not trying to harm me, are you?"

Cheng Xiao remembered her purpose for coming and suppressed her anger.

"Xiao Li, I'm here to apologize to you. Let's make up and stop arguing."

Xiao Li looked at Cheng Xiao; her attitude was sincere, as if she genuinely wanted to make peace.

The original owner was devoted to her, but she never paid any attention to him. Even on their wedding night, she made him sleep on the sofa under the pretext that she wasn't prepared.

Now they have a good attitude. That's just how people are. They never cherish things that are too easily obtained. I have to say, there's a reason why playing hard to get works.

Cheng Xiao looked pitiful, but Xiao Li remained unmoved. She only liked men and had no feelings for women.

"Cheng Xiao, you're so selfish. You can put on a long face and give me attitude whenever you want, and now you want to make up with me and I have to cooperate with you? How can you be so shameless?"

Cheng Xiao's expression changed; she hadn't expected Xiao Li to hold such a grudge.

"Xiao Li, I won't do it again. I will live a good life with you."

Xiao Li walked a little further away. "Cheng Xiao, remember you owe me one million. Only when you pay it back will we be equals. Then we can talk about this again."

Cheng Xiao couldn't take it anymore and fled. She had already swallowed her anger and humbled herself so much, so why couldn't Xiao Li forgive her?

Cheng Xiao returned to her room, lay on her bed, and cried. She didn't go down for dinner again; she was just too heartbroken.

Remembering how she married into the Xiao family to pay off her father's debts, and now, because of Xiao Li's sarcastic remarks, she had written a million-dollar IOU herself.

She broke up with her boyfriend because she was going to marry into the Xiao family, and she missed the on-campus job recruitment during graduation season because of the wedding.

She had given everything for the Cheng and Xiao families, yet she was still treated like this; it was unbearable for her.

Xiao Li couldn't understand her thought process. All she knew was that Cheng Xiao hadn't paid off her debts and couldn't leave the Xiao family.

Xiao Li and Du Yuesheng arranged to meet at a coffee shop. The small private room was very private, quiet, and comfortable.

Xiao Li stirred her coffee and looked at the door; she was used to arriving early.

The door opened, and a girl in a business suit walked in.

"Xiao Li, what's up? I have a meeting today, and I only have an hour."

Xiao Li looked at Du Yuesheng and thought she was a strong woman, but unfortunately she was framed by Du Zihao and left the company in a sorry state.

"I have some information about Du Zihao here. Take a look."

Xiao Li asked the waiter to come over and ordered a small cake and coffee for Du Yuesheng, which surprised Du Yuesheng.

However, she readily accepted; she was hungry, and a low-calorie coffee with a small cake was just right.

"Thanks!"

Du Yuesheng picked up the documents and began to read them. The more she read, the more alarmed she became. Her father was actually plotting this; it truly chilled her to the bone.

Du Yuesheng took a sip of coffee and lost his appetite for even the delicious little cake.

"What? You've lost your fighting spirit?"

Du Yuesheng raised his head, his eyes filled with icy coldness.

Xiao Li chuckled, "What's so difficult about that? You've given so much, the Du family should be yours. If they won't give it to you, you can just take it yourself."

Du Yuesheng's eyes flickered slightly. Yes, her father disregarded the dignity of her mother and the three sisters, and insisted on bringing that illegitimate child home.

Why does she still care about family ties?

She shouldn't believe her father's nonsense anymore; once Du Zihao takes power, she and her mother will definitely not have a good life.

Du Yuesheng's gaze hardened.

"Why are you helping me? Although we grew up together, we're not that close."

The two companies are competitors, so there's some face-saving involved, but not much in terms of personal relationships.

Xiao Li's face fell. "Because he is my enemy."

Du Yuesheng's investigation of Du Zihao will inevitably uncover his relationship with Cheng Xiao, which is something there's no point in hiding.

Du Yuesheng was stunned when he heard this. So such a thing really happened? Du Zihao was really unlucky to have met such a ruthless person as Xiao Li.

Du Yuesheng's mood finally improved. Perhaps it was because of the unlucky Xiao Li that she felt much better.

As she ate her cake, she asked Xiaoli, "Thank you so much. I know what to do. Do you have any requests?"

Xiao Li took a sip of coffee. "I will deal with him naturally. It won't conflict with you, so you don't need to worry about me."

The two spent a wonderful hour together before going their separate ways.

Xiao Li remembered the small cake she had wasted last night and suddenly wanted to buy one to take home. So she packed one up and prepared to enjoy it at home.

As soon as I entered, I saw Cheng Xiao sitting on the sofa chatting with Fang Qing.

Fang Qing was clearly a little stiff, but she still politely brushed her off.

"Mom, what do you think of this outfit? Shall we go shopping later?"

Fang Qing seemed to remember something, "Today won't work, I have an appointment with Mrs. Li to play cards, let's do it another day."

"I see. How about tomorrow?"

Fang Qing was already struggling to cope. She glanced at Xiao Li and immediately stood up. She had finally found her savior.

"San'er, you're back? Did you bring me a cake? I'm a little hungry, I'll take it to my room to eat."

Fang Qing took the cake and went into the room.

The two of them were left staring at the cake, their hearts filled with a deep sense of reluctance.

"My cake! I want some too..."

"This must have been brought back for me by Xiao Li. How could my mother-in-law do this?"

Xiao Li eventually gave up; she decided to go into her space and make something even tastier herself.

"Xiao Li, you're back. Are you thirsty? Let me get you a glass of water."

Cheng Xiao got up to get some water.

Ah Ling, who had already brought the water, was taken aback. Was the Third Young Mistress going to pour the water herself? Should she take the water back?

Xiao Li frowned. Cheng Xiao was just like that, completely unaware of her status, and always trying to do things with the servants.

She didn't even consider that a wealthy family like the Xiao family wouldn't need a daughter-in-law to do things like serving tea and water.

Besides, she did the work of a maid, so what was the maid supposed to do?

Didn't you see how embarrassed Ah Ling was, holding the tea?

Xiao Li had previously given her subtle reminders, but she wouldn't listen at all. Now, Xiao Li wouldn't show her any mercy.

"If you're bored, go to work. Nobody pays you at home. And don't forget you still owe me a million."

Cheng Xiao was dumbfounded. She hadn't expected that her attempt to be attentive would be met with disdain. She looked at Ah Ling, who was equally stunned, and felt that she couldn't stay any longer.

She let out a sob and ran past Xiao Li, then hurried upstairs.