Chapter 345 Returning the Property to Its Original Owner

After class, Zhong Nianyao rejected Lu Yichen's date and returned to the Zhong family.

Early this morning, Grandpa had already told everyone that they had to go home for dinner tonight because Zhong Jinghao was going to bring his girlfriend home for dinner.

Not only her, but also Zhong Mengxuan was called back. Although he was very dissatisfied with Zhong Mengxuan's behavior, he had not yet kicked her out of the house, so on such a day, he still had to call her back.

This is also a kind of respect for Zhong Jinghao's girlfriend.

Back at the Zhong family, Zhong Jinghao hadn't brought his girlfriend back yet. Zhong Mengxuan, on the other hand, had already returned early.

When she saw Zhong Nian Yao, she immediately snorted coldly with a disdainful attitude.

Zhong Nianyao didn't indulge Zhong Mengxuan either, she simply ignored her and walked around to leave. However, she wanted to leave, but Zhong Mengxuan was a little unwilling to give in.

"What's wrong, Zhong Nianyao? You feel guilty, right?" Zhong Mengxuan took a step forward and stood in front of Zhong Nianyao. "You hurt me, so you don't dare to see me now, right?"

Looking at Zhong Mengxuan's self-righteous look, Zhong Nianyao was speechless. "Zhong Mengxuan, if you want to go crazy, then go back to your own room and don't bite anyone here."

"You dare not admit it!" Zhong Mengxuan sneered, "Weren't you the one who instigated Mr. Lu Sanye and Chen Ran to say those things? You did all this just to break up Chen Ran and me, didn't you? I tell you, this is impossible. Chen Ran likes me. Even if he has to return to Long Jiarui temporarily due to circumstances, his heart is still with me. All your calculations will end in vain."

"Zhong Mengxuan, do you know what you look like right now?" Zhong Nianyao just found it funny. "You look like a joke right now. Just make it clear to yourself that I'm not your love rival, and there's no need for you to show off in front of me. I'm not interested in knowing your affairs."

"You're just jealous of me." Zhong Mengxuan glared at Zhong Nianyao fiercely, "If not, why are you so deliberate in trying to destroy my happiness?"

"Your happiness has nothing to do with me." Zhong Nianyao glanced at Zhong Mengxuan, "Also, don't provoke me again. I don't have so much time to deal with you. It's really annoying that you always chase me and bite me like a mad dog. If you still refuse to change your ways in the future, don't blame me for pulling out your teeth."

"How dare you call me a dog."

Zhong Mengxuan was almost mad with rage. She raised her hand and wanted to slap Zhong Nianyao. However, before she could slap her, her wrist was restrained by a strong hand.

The one holding her wrist was none other than Zhong Nianyao. She used all her strength but couldn't shake off Zhong Nianyao's hand.

Suddenly, Zhong Nian Yao loosened her hand, then turned around and gave Zhong Mengxuan a loud slap in the face.

“Snap—”

A crisp slapping sounded, and Zhong Mengxuan felt a burning pain on her cheek. In an instant, she was completely stunned. She had never expected such a thing to happen.

"You dare to hit me?" Zhong Mengxuan's tone was full of disbelief.

"I'll hit you if I want to. Do I need to apply for permission in advance?" Zhong Nianyao looked at Zhong Mengxuan and sneered, "Didn't you want to hit me just now? I'm just giving you a taste of your own medicine. I'm telling you, this is the first time, but it won't be the last. Next time you provoke me, I'll hit you again."

Seeing Zhong Nianyao's arrogant look, Zhong Mengxuan was so angry that she almost went crazy. She wanted to rush forward to fight with Zhong Nianyao, but just as she took a step, she inadvertently saw the bracelet on Zhong Nianyao's wrist, and her face suddenly changed.

"This...this bracelet..."

Zhong Nianyao also understood what Zhong Mengxuan had seen. She raised a wanton smile and said meaningfully, "How about this bracelet? Does it look good?"

"Why is this bracelet still on your hand?" Zhong Mengxuan's voice couldn't help but become a little panicked. "This—"

"Isn't it normal for me to have this bracelet on my hand?" Zhong Nianyao said meaningfully, "This is something my mother left for my father. Now that I have it, isn't it natural?"

Ever since she got the bracelet last time, she'd been wearing it straight away. Firstly, since it was a legacy from her parents, it made sense for her to wear it now. Secondly, if she could get the bracelet out in the open, who knows, someone might recognize it! Even if the chances were slim, she'd have to.

As for whether Zhong Mengxuan would see it and what her reaction would be after seeing it, it was not within her consideration.

This originally belonged to her, and Zhong Mengxuan stole it. She can't say that it's hers now!

Zhong Mengxuan said something without thinking, "This shouldn't be in your hands, this is-"

"This is something you hid, intending to use to threaten me someday, right?" Zhong Nianyao replied directly, "That's such a shame. Now it's been returned to its original owner. You've also lost an important bargaining chip, what a pity."

"I don't know what you're talking about." A hint of guilt flashed through Zhong Mengxuan's eyes. "I just thought your bracelet was a little special, so I took a few more glances at it."

Even if she had such an intention, she must never admit it.

However, she was really panicking at the moment. She was worried about losing the item. She had clearly taken it to the villa. But why was Zhong Nianyao able to get it now?

Was it possible that one of the servants in the villa was bribed and helped Zhong Nianyao steal it?

Another important point is how did Zhong Nianyao know that she had hidden the bracelet? Also, how much of her secrets did Zhong Nianyao know?

"Haha, whatever you say is what it is." Zhong Nianyao's lips curled up with a cold smile, "Zhong Mengxuan, the things are mine, so I have taken them back."

"From now on, don't mess with me casually. I'm not someone you can afford to offend. Otherwise, don't blame me for not doing something to you for the sake of our shared surname, Zhong."

Looking at Zhong Nianyao's cold eyes, Zhong Mengxuan couldn't help but shudder.

It was at this moment that she seemed to deeply understand the fact that Zhong Nianyao was completely different from before. If she provoked her again in the future, Zhong Nianyao would definitely not show mercy.