Chapter 370 Know When to Stop
But to Cheng Shuyuan, it sounded like mockery, subtly reminding him of his initial humiliation.
Ji Xia was the only daughter in her family. At the time, he was just a poor young man with nothing, so when he asked to marry her, the Ji family did not agree at all.
In the end, Ji Xia was willing to break with her family, so the Ji family had no choice but to let her marry into the family.
Although Ji's father and Ji Xia did not have any open contact afterward, he still secretly lent a helping hand when Ji Xia started his business.
But after each introduction, he would always make a sarcastic remark.
Although Ji Xia never mentioned it, those things were like a thorn that had long been rooted deep in her heart.
Seeing that he remained silent, Ji Xia spoke again, her voice cold and sarcastic: "Also, I've already turned a blind eye to the time your mother tricked me into taking birth control pills. What more do you want? Do you really want me to tell everyone about these things as a joke, letting everyone know what kind of person your mother, Cheng Shuyuan, is?!"
When Cheng's mother heard her bring up the old matter again, her expression changed drastically, and she retorted coldly, "Since ancient times, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have been at odds. I only made one mistake. Is it necessary for you to keep pressing this matter?"
Ji Xia was furious that Cheng's mother could talk about such a serious matter so lightly. She turned to look at Cheng Shuyuan, but saw that he was unmoved.
Having already reached this point, she had long since given up all hope for him.
But what Cheng's mother did was really too heinous. After all, the child was also his flesh and blood. How could he not be upset at all?
But it wasn't until she saw his expression that she realized she had been the laughingstock all along.
She felt regret and apology for not being pregnant; for him, his mother was still the most important person.
Thinking of this, Ji Xia instantly realized what was happening. Her eyes suddenly sharpened, and she looked coldly at Cheng's mother, retorting in a cold voice, "You made a mistake? You really are a den of snakes and rats!"
"One is shameless, and the other is shameless."
As she spoke, she paused slightly, looked up at Cheng Shuyuan, and slowly said, "There's another thing that can't be brought to the table!"
"You!" Cheng's mother was furious when she saw that Cheng had mocked all three of them.
Cheng Shuyuan's brows were also filled with a sinister look as he coldly rebuked, "Ji Xia, do you know what you're saying?!"
"If I had known you were such a unreasonable person, I shouldn't have gotten together with you in the first place!"
As he spoke, his brow furrowed, his words filled with regret.
Ji Xia truly never expected him to be so shameless. He took his mistress to become the wife, and now he hypocritically condemns his own wrongdoing. She really didn't know where he got the courage.
He then replied coldly, "What kind of good person do you think you are? You haven't even recovered from the pain of losing your child, and you're already sleeping with another woman? I feel disgusted just looking at you!"
Seeing the sarcasm in her words, Cheng Shuyuan's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his fists clenched involuntarily.
Seeing this, Zhang Qianyu spoke up for Cheng Shuyuan, saying, "Love between a man and a woman is consensual. You know that Shuyuan used to get drunk every night because of the pressure?"
"You never care about him, you only give orders and condemn him. Is he your husband or your son?"
Her words were full of accusations. Ji Xia never expected that her understanding and considerate nature would be portrayed in such a way.
Her gaze suddenly turned cold, and before she could speak, Cheng's mother chimed in coldly, "That's right! She was never destined to have children, yet she blames everything on me."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xia's expression changed drastically, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. She stepped forward and shoved Cheng's mother, her face icy as she demanded, "What did you say?!"
From the moment the mistress came to provoke her to the moment Cheng Shuyuan spoke up in defense, she felt nothing but heartbreak. She couldn't even feel angry; she just felt that she had misjudged people and had gotten involved with such a person, only to end up being mocked by the mistress.
A mother's nature dictates that her child is her Achilles' heel, and now that Cheng's mother is using this against her, she naturally cannot tolerate it.
Cheng's mother stumbled from the push, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Cheng Shuyuan's fists clenched. Then, her eyes flashed, and she fell backward. Cheng Shuyuan and Zhang Qianyu quickly supported her.
Cheng's mother squeezed Zhang Qianyu's hand, and Zhang Qianyu immediately understood and exclaimed, "Auntie, are you alright!" Cheng's mother clutched her waist and groaned.
The villa instantly descended into chaos, with Zhang Qianyu repeatedly condemning, "No matter what, you can't lay a hand on an elderly person! Is this your upbringing?"
"To be someone's mistress, I bet your upbringing is terrible! Even dogs don't raise dogs this badly!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Cheng Shuyuan strode over and slapped him across the face.
There was a crisp 'snap' sound.
Ji Xia was stunned for a moment, turning her face to one side as the throbbing pain in her cheek reminded her of what had just happened.
"Are you done yet?!" Cheng Shuyuan shouted angrily, "Ji Xia, what exactly do you want?!"
Ji Xia was shocked that the usually gentle and refined man would do such a thing.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Qianyu was also surprised. She originally just wanted to provoke Cheng Shuyuan into saying harsh words to Ji Xia, but she didn't expect him to achieve the desired result in one step.
Seeing him twist the truth, Ji Xia slowly turned to look at him, her eyes filled with coldness, and suddenly sneered: "What? Are you angry because you're embarrassed? Did I mention your sweetheart or because I pushed your mother?"
"Like mother, like son. I originally thought you were an exception, but I didn't expect you to be just like your mother, the kind of person everyone hates and beats!"
"He's utterly hopeless!"
With a mocking look in his eyes, Cheng Shuyuan heard her sharp accusations and raised his hand to strike her again.
Ji Xia didn't dodge, but instead brought her face close and warned coldly, "Go ahead and hit me if you dare! We'll see what the price is for those two slaps!"
Upon hearing her threat, Cheng Shuyuan paused slightly. He could use the excuse that he had lost control of his emotions in the heat of the moment, but if he really slapped her again, the matter would probably become unmanageable.
His eyes narrowed, but he didn't strike. Instead, he coldly rebuked, "You'd better watch yourself!"
After uttering a harsh remark, he turned and left with his men, completely ignoring Ji Xia's reaction.
Ji Xia coldly watched the backs of the group, a glint of cold light flashing in her eyes, her face hardened, and her expression was full of disgust.
Only after their figures disappeared from sight did Ji Xia force herself to walk back to the bedroom. As soon as she reached the bedside, she collapsed to the ground.
Her body slowly arched, forming a self-protective posture, her eyes tightly closed, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
Having just suffered a miscarriage, I was already physically weak, and then I had a big argument with someone. My heart was heavy, and I felt my mind suddenly sink into a daze...
Jiang Yuechen's health is also improving. Apart from the blood clot in his head, there were no other injuries when he was kidnapped, so he will recover in a few days.
After being discharged from the hospital, Jiang Yuechen was grateful for Ji Xia's care and rescue during this period, so he decided to visit her in person to express his gratitude.
After finding out Ji Xia's address, he drove there directly. When he arrived at the villa, he saw that the servants all had solemn expressions, and a sense of confusion flashed through his mind.
Just then, the gatekeeper said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry, but the lady said earlier that entry was not permitted."
"I have something important to discuss with her," Jiang Yuechen replied softly, then took out his phone to call Ji Xia, but no one answered for a long time.
For some reason, a strange emotion flashed through my mind, and I suddenly felt a little worried.
But the door was blocked from entering, leaving Jiang Yuechen with no choice but to introduce himself and emphasize his relationship with Jiang Ran.
Sure enough, the guards were taken aback when they heard Jiang Ran's name, but then opened the door to let her in.
Clearly, they were also well aware of the relationship between Jiang Ran and Ji Xia, making them an exception.
As soon as he entered, a servant came forward and led him to Ji Xia's bedroom. The servant knocked on the door and loudly explained the reason.
There was still no response from inside. Jiang Yuechen frowned slightly, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure the person is inside?"
"Yes." The maid nodded repeatedly and replied, "I've been working in the hall the whole time and haven't seen Madam come out."
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed across Jiang Yuechen's face, and he said in a deep voice, "Get out of the way."
The maid took two steps back and saw Jiang Yuechen standing in front of the door. With a powerful kick, he violently broke the door open.
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