Chapter 64.2

Ruan Mingfu was still in a daze when suddenly, the world spun, and their positions were reversed.

“Do you still want a divorce, hmm?”

“No… I don’t…”

Ruan Mingfu swallowed nervously but then quickly regained her composure.

If this jerk hadn’t hidden the truth from her, she wouldn’t have been so upset. Her anger had been building up, and she just wanted to act out a bit. However… Ruan Mingfu gritted her teeth. If this dog man didn’t come clean, she might actually kick him to the curb.

Living together shouldn’t be like playing a guessing game! She was going to make him experience that frustration for himself!

“Let go! I’m still mad at you.”

This jerk better keep his distance!

Ruan Mingfu shot him a half-angry, half-teasing glare.

Only a fool would let go now.

Not only did Xie Yanzhao not let go, but he held her even tighter, his whole body pressing against hers as he nuzzled her neck. Ruan Mingfu, clearly disgusted, used her hand to push his head away.

She is almost crushed to death. Doesn’t this stinky man have any idea of ​​his own size?

Or maybe he was trying to kill her, and then he could just marry someone else?

She was about to bite the man when suddenly, everything went dark, and she found herself nestled into a familiar embrace.

The person gently stroked her hair and whispered, “It’s okay, time to sleep.”

…

That night passed peacefully enough.

The man didn’t do anything, just held her all night. It was… surprisingly unfamiliar.

Gu Yilin, slurping porridge, darted her mischievous eyes between Ruan Mingfu and Xie Yanzhao.

This was odd.

Yesterday, her plastic best friend’s face looked terrible. Gu Yilin thought they would be fighting for much longer. Who would’ve guessed that the man won her over in just one night?

Gu Yilin pursed her lips.

Pathetic!

At least hold out a little longer.

She felt such disappointment, like watching iron that couldn’t be forged into steel!

A few sweet words from that jerk of a man and her plastic friend was already lost in love, completely disoriented. No one else could be as much of a hopeless romantic as her.

Honestly, Gu Yilin thought, thank goodness they live in the modern world. If this had been the old days, with a mindset like that, her friend might’ve spent years digging wild vegetables to survive.

After breakfast, the three went their separate ways. Once Xie Yanzhao stepped outside the courtyard gate, his face turned dark. He looked in the direction of Commander Xie’s residence, his eyes filled with deep, unresolved bitterness.

He pressed his lips together, a murderous gleam in his eyes.

“Old Xie, where are you headed?”

Xu Zhu appeared from the side, frowning deeply.

“Nowhere.”

“Old Xie, you’re not being honest these days.” Xu Zhu stepped forward, blocking his path. “The direction you’re headed isn’t the base. You’re not thinking of seeking revenge, are you?”

Xu Zhu had heard everything from Hu Wanning about what happened yesterday.

And it didn’t sit well with him.

He’d woken up extra early just to catch Xie Yanzhao.

Xie Yanzhao stared back at him, his eyes stubborn and defiant.

Xu Zhu sighed, already feeling a headache coming on.

He grabbed Xie Yanzhao by the arm. “Old Xie, could you please not make me worry? What’s the point of going after him now? What, you’re going to shoot him? Bang!”

Xie shot him a fierce look, and seeing the seriousness in his eyes, Xu Zhu instinctively took a step back.

“Old Xie, you’ve lost your mind!”

“Are you trying to throw your life away?” Xu Zhu was exasperated. “If you kill him, you’ll have to pay with your own life. What will happen to your wife if you get locked up?”

Xie Yanzhao’s gaze turned cold as he looked at him.

“You’re overthinking it.”

Of course, he wanted Commander Xie dead, but trading one life for another was a stupid way to do it. Besides, Commander Xie wasn’t even worth it.

Xu Zhu remained unconvinced.

He had watched Xie Yanzhao grow up, fully aware of what he had gone through as a child, and understood how deeply he hated Commander Xie.

“If I really am overthinking it, then come with me.”

Xie Yanzhao gave him a look.

“What are you staring at? Let’s go.”

Xu Zhu was determined to keep his friend from doing something foolish.

“What are you standing there for? Come on, let’s go!”

Meanwhile, Ruan Mingfu finished her breakfast and also left. To escape from Gu Yilin’s relentless teasing, the dog Wangcai followed closely behind her.

Even though Xie Yanzhao had shared some of his childhood stories with her yesterday, he had only touched on them briefly.

Ruan Mingfu wanted to know more details, and for that, she had to ask Hu Wanning.

“Sister-in-law?”

“Oh, it’s you! The door’s open, come on in.”

Hu Wanning’s voice came from inside the house, so Ruan Mingfu opened the courtyard gate. Wangcai darted inside, running around like it owned the place, full of energy. Its excitement soon got the other dog, Goudan, riled up too, and the two began chasing each other around in a playful game.

Ruan Mingfu walked straight into the house and saw Hu Wanning feeding the little chubby baby.

His big, black eyes reflected her image. “Sister.”

Ruan tousled his hair before turning to Hu Wanning. “Sister-in-law, I’ve got something to ask you.”

“Did Old Xie tell you everything last night?”

“Yeah,” she nodded, “but I have a few more questions. Sister-in-law, what kind of person is Commander Xie?”

“Commander Xie?”

“Why are you asking about him all of a sudden?”

Hu Wanning had expected her to ask more about Xie Yanzhao or his stepmother.

“I’m just curious.”

Ruan Mingfu couldn’t help but wonder how someone could be so heartless. Killing his first wife, torturing his own child… This wasn’t a man. He was a demon.

She had initially thought she might be clever enough to get some benefits from Commander Xie.

Now… it was best if they never met.

“Commander Xie… well, it’s what people in the compound say,” Hu Wanning quickly caught herself before saying too much and cleared her throat. “Commander Xie is a capable man, but his taste in women is questionable. He’s infatuated with a nanny.”

Ruan Mingfu: “…???”

“People in the compound say the nanny is incredibly skilled at wrapping Commander Xie around her finger. Because of that, plenty of wives have been trying to learn her tricks.”

Ruan Mingfu: “…”

Unbelievable…

If Xie Yanzhao hadn’t exposed Commander Xie’s true nature to her, she might’ve believed, like Hu Wanning, that the nanny was simply a master manipulator.

Speaking of the nanny, Hu Wanning’s disdain was impossible to hide.

“Sister-in-law, next time you see that stepmother, keep your distance. She’s crafty, and I don’t want you to get hurt.”

Ruan Mingfu nodded.

The nanny was indeed scheming, but not to the extent Hu Wanning feared.

“Someone like her would do anything to achieve her goals. Don’t underestimate her.”

It was clear that Hu Wanning had a deep grudge against the nanny.

“She’s really good at disgusting people,” Hu Wanning continued, “Sister-in-law, didn’t Old Xie tell you that his mother’s full name is Bai Qingzhu? And the one who came after… she changed her name to Bai Qianzhu.”

Ruan Mingfu: “…”

Oh shit!

This is so disgusting.

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