Led by Liu Ziming, Jiang Xile arrived at a very quaint courtyard house.

Although the location is somewhat remote, it is precisely because of this that it has been well preserved.

After their names were verified, the two were led inside. As soon as they entered, the scenery in the courtyard was breathtaking.

Along the cobblestone path, emerald bamboos sway gently, seemingly whispering tales of the past, while the mottled walls and exquisitely carved doors and windows complement each other.

Every brick and tile bears the marks of history, as if silently telling the story of the gentleness and vicissitudes of time.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting a soft golden glow over the courtyard, making the rustic space both warm and elegant.

The air is filled with the faint aroma of tea and the fresh scent of flowers and herbs, making people unconsciously slow down their pace. It is a place where it is easy to relax.

Feeling Jiang Xile's relaxation and joy, Liu Ziming was also very happy.

"I can tell you really like it here! You might consider coming back more often!"

"It looks exquisite, but I wonder how the food is cooked. I hope it won't disappoint!"

"Don't worry, the person who introduced us is reliable, so the taste should be good."

Led by the waiter, the two went to a private room on the side to dine. There was no menu there; the dishes were determined daily based on the ingredients that could be purchased that day.

After being seated, the waiter prepared tea for the two of them. All the dishes were prepared on the spot after the guests arrived, so they had to wait a little while.

Two plates of snacks were placed on the table, which would be perfect to accompany the tea.

Jiang Xile picked up a piece of emerald green pastry and took a small bite. A faint aroma of tea filled her mouth.

"It's soft and chewy, with a natural tea aroma and a hint of sweetness. The tea-making skills are quite good!"

"If you like it, that's really great! I'll try it too!"

Jiang Xile rolled her eyes at Liu Ziming. He made it sound like she was a picky eater. She wasn't a picky eater at all; she just had a fondness for gourmet food.

Besides, how many people in this world don't like good food? That's why people say food is the most important thing for people!

"That Jiang Feifei..."

Jiang Xile had some understanding of Liu Ziming's personality and methods. When choosing a man, even if he was just a candidate, she would never pick a weakling.

Liu Ziming, who was able to make a name for himself in the capital and even instill fear in some people, was certainly not a soft-hearted person.

However, considering her father's and Uncle Liu's status, Jiang Xile didn't want Liu Ziming to go too far.

Liu Ziming seemed to have anticipated this, so he said calmly:

"You don't need to worry about her. I'll have someone send her back to the Jiang family. As long as the Jiang family isn't stupid, they'll know what to do!"

Jiang Xile nodded, ignoring Liu Ziming's unfinished thought. She was just offering a reminder and didn't intend to interfere too much.

Moreover, Liu Ziming is not a person without sense of propriety. Jiang Feifei dared to dance in front of her, pointing fingers and making comments, and even tried to hit her. She really deserves to be taught a lesson.

Meanwhile, Jiang Feifei, whom Jiang Xile mentioned, was being held in a small, dark room by Liu Ziming. This room was the basement of a private residence under Liu Ziming's name.

Things that are not suitable to be dealt with openly are handled here.

After Jiang Feifei was taken away, she was knocked unconscious by two of Liu Ziming's men. When she woke up again, she found herself in a dark room.

There was no light at all; it was pitch black everywhere. Hugging her legs, Jiang Feifei huddled in the corner, terrified.

At first, she would shout and curse Jiang Xile and Liu Ziming, but no one paid any attention.

The room was empty except for her own echo. Gradually, Jiang Feifei calmed down. In the world without any light, everything was pitch black, but her hearing seemed to be more sensitive.

She heard a rustling sound coming from somewhere, perhaps from insects or mice. Jiang Feifei couldn't even imagine it, and could only helplessly hug herself and cry.

Jiang Feifei cried for an unknown amount of time before falling asleep with swollen, red eyes. In the dark and gloomy place, time seemed to pass very slowly.

"Gurgle..."

Touching her rumbling stomach, Jiang Feifei, who had been pampered since childhood, had never experienced anything like this before.

She doesn't know how many times she has shed tears, but now she can't do anything but cry.

At this moment, all she felt was hatred and regret. How could she have been so bewitched to fall for such a heartless man?

Liu Ziming was unaware of Jiang Feifei's thoughts. If he had known, he probably would have just said, "Serves her right!"

After all, Liu Ziming had clearly rejected the marriage proposal from the very beginning, fully demonstrating his stance.

But Jiang Feifei still ignored what others thought, relentlessly pursuing him, and even went to his door to provoke him.

Every single thing Jiang Feifei did crossed Liu Ziming's bottom line, so Liu Ziming would definitely not go easy on her.

The Jiang family, who provided Jiang Feifei with convenience and protection, naturally became the target of Liu Ziming's revenge!

If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring. Based on Liu Ziming's understanding of Jiang Xuemin and his family, this matter is only just beginning.

If Liu Ziming goes easy on them even a little and gives them a glimmer of hope, they'll swarm like leeches and be impossible to shake off.

Moreover, there have been rumors recently that the Jiang family will be among the next to be purged.

Perhaps the Jiang family had also heard some rumors and knew that their situation was not good, otherwise they wouldn't have been so eager to pester them.

Unfortunately, they miscalculated; Liu Ziming was not someone they could curry favor with at will.

Given the current situation, if Liu Ziming were to secretly add fuel to the fire, the Jiang family could be completely wiped out of the capital very quickly.

"Your dishes are all served, please enjoy!"

After the waiter served the dishes, he politely left the private room. Looking at the exquisitely arranged dishes on the table, Jiang Xile's eyes lit up.

"It's so beautifully decorated, I don't even want to eat it!"

"Hehe, you know, no matter how pretty this stuff is, just looking at it won't fill you up. Try it and see if the taste is as exquisite as the presentation!"

Jiang Xile nodded, smiled, picked up her chopsticks, and put a piece of fish in her mouth.

"Hmm...it tastes really good. Don't just look at it; it won't taste good when it gets cold!"

"Okay, I'll try some too!"