Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 392 The War Continues (1)

The kind and loving mother-in-law of the past is gone. At this moment, all she truly feels is Chi's mother's cruelty and disgust towards her, even full of hostility, as if she wants to tear her to pieces!

She was well aware of the power of the Chi family. Even if she really died, she was afraid that apart from Chi Moqing, no one would ask her a question.

But if she were to actually leave Chi Moqing, even just thinking about it, she would feel a pain like being pierced by a volley of arrows, a pain that made it hard to breathe.

She couldn't leave Chi Moqing, nor could she leave him...

But faced with such a mother, could she resist? Did she even have the ability to resist?

"Mom, can you tell me why you hate me so much? What did I do wrong?"

"Don't you know what you did wrong? No more excuses needed. Your biggest mistake is not taking good care of my son! Let me tell you, even if I kill you, Mo Qing will only be sad for a few days at most. She will never do anything to me, her mother. Remember this: in this world, you can only have one mother, but you can have many wives, and my son has no shortage of women!"

Her long fingernails dug into her flesh, but Yan Zuozuo felt no pain whatsoever. If leaving Chi Moqing was no different from death, then she would rather die.

The current Mrs. Chi is not the one she used to know. Perhaps it's true, as she said, that she caused Chi Moqing too much harm, so out of a desire to protect her son, she dislikes her. Adding to this the matter of Meng Xinyu and her daughter, and Chi Xuecan's past, Mrs. Chi can no longer even maintain a semblance of kindness towards her.

Seeing Yan Zuozuo seemingly on the verge of collapse, Chi's mother felt a pang of reluctance. However, she could no longer tolerate her. Rather than growing to hate each other in the future, or waiting for her and Chi Xuecan to join forces to drive her out, it was better to strike first.

"Yan Zuozuo, you can certainly harbor wishful thinking that my son will protect you, but I will absolutely not show any mercy. If Mo Qing knew that I was the one who laid a hand on you, he would carry the psychological burden for the rest of his life and live in pain. Is this how you show your love for him? I advise you... Heaven, when did you get back?"

As Mrs. Chi was speaking harshly, she looked up and saw Mr. Chi standing there with a cold, icy expression, his face extremely grim. She was immediately terrified. She knew very well how much Mr. Chi loved Yan Zuozuo; he practically treated her like a daughter.

But what she just said...

Chi's mother looked at Chi's father guiltily, unsure how long he had been standing there or how much he had overheard.

Seeing Chi's mother's sudden look of shock, Yan Zuozuo felt strange. She turned around and saw Chi's father standing there, the air around him seemed to be frozen, making people shudder.

In Yan Zuozuo's memory, Chi's father had always been a man with a dignified appearance but a kind heart. This was the first time she had ever seen such a terrifying aura.

The further Mr. Chi went inside, the more terrified Mrs. Chi became. Her husband's sharp eyes seemed to pierce through her, giving her the illusion of the end of the world. In all their years of marriage, she had never seen him look at her like that, and her body trembled involuntarily.

"You're back. Why are you back so early today?" She tried to calm her fear and speak as normally as possible.

"We have guests coming over, so I came back to prepare." Mr. Chi said coldly, his gaze, sharp as an arrow, fixed directly on Mrs. Chi.

His worst fears have finally come true!

After the incident involving Meng Xinyu and her daughter, he knew that Chi's mother harbored resentment towards Yan Zuozuo. She subsequently made many mistakes, but he didn't intervene, simply to give her a chance to vent and let the matter pass quickly so the family could live in harmony.

However, what he did not expect was that after so much time had passed, not only did Chi's mother not show any remorse, but she went even further and actually wanted to break up Mo Qing and his wife and drive away her daughter-in-law. This was really too absurd!

"Oh, you... how did you know I had an appointment... I, hehe, I was just about to call you to tell you..."

“I made the appointment,” Chi’s father said with a gloomy expression.

Chi's mother was taken aback: "You made an appointment with someone? Who?"

"You don't need to know!" With that, Mr. Chi walked outside. His attitude towards Mrs. Chi startled her, and she quickly chased after him. "Didn't you have an appointment? Where are you going?"

She reached out to grab Chi's father's arm, but he shook her off. "It's none of your business!" His eyes were cold as he stared at Chi's mother, but when he looked up at Yan Zuozuo, his gaze was gentle. "Zuozuo, stay for dinner. Dad has something to say to you later."

Mrs. Chi froze in shock; this was the first time her husband had ever treated her like this. She knew Mr. Pei's personality well; when he treated someone this way, it meant how much he loathed that person.

So, he... hated her?

This realization completely froze Chi's mother. She mechanically and slowly turned her head, glaring at Yan Zuozuo, "It's you!"

It's clear that Chi's mother was completely influenced by Chi's father's attitude, and even the things she said were baffling.

Yan Zuozuo looked at her, confused: "Mom, I don't know what you're talking about."

"It's you! You jinx! You must have made your father-in-law come back early, right? You shameless woman, you won't rest until you break up this family!" Mother Chi looked at Yan Zuozuo with a ferocious expression, pointing at her and cursing loudly.

Yan Zuozuo could hardly believe what she had just heard. The words "slut" had actually come from the mouth of her mother-in-law, whom she regarded as her mother. This felt like a heavy punch to her heart, causing her unbearable pain.

Although she was prepared to be scolded, hearing this still made her feel a pang of sadness. She took a deep breath, slowly loosened her clenched fist, and said softly, "We have guests at home, I'll go help in the kitchen."

"Stop right there! Did I tell you to leave?" Chi's mother roared from behind. Yan Zuozuo paused, but didn't turn around. "As long as I am Mo Qing's wife, I am a member of the Chi family. We have guests coming later, so I'll go help in the kitchen."

"I don't need your fake kindness. I've said it before, I want you to get a divorce!"

divorce!!!

These two words pierced Yan Zuozuo's heart. With her back to her mother, she clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and said calmly, "As long as Mo Qing doesn't mention this to me personally, I won't get a divorce. Mom, the guests should be arriving soon. You don't want to lose your composure, do you? So let's not argue. I'll go and get busy." With that, she walked towards the kitchen without looking back.

"You!" Mother Chi trembled with rage. "You've rebelled! You've rebelled!"

She slumped heavily onto the sofa, picked up her water glass to drink, but it was already empty. She slammed it down on the table. Did Yan Zuozuo really think she was just trying to scare her?

Want to fight her? You're practically asking for death!

Not long after, Chi's father brought his guests in, including not only Tong Shili, but also Chi Xuecan, whom Chi's mother least wanted to see.

A dozen or so dishes were laid out on the long dining table. Chi's father sat in the main seat, with Chi's mother and Tong Shili on his left and Chi Xuecan and Yan Zuozuo on his right. The factions were clearly divided, one on the left and one on the right.

Mr. Chi didn't touch his chopsticks, and everyone sat there quietly. The atmosphere was heavy, no, suffocating.

This was the first time in all these years that Mr. Chi had been so serious and cold. Mrs. Chi felt terrified, wanting to speak but not daring to open her mouth. Mr. Chi had always doted on her, but today he had suddenly become like this, and she dared not make a move.

She thought that Chi Xuecan must have said something to him, and Yan Zuozuo must not have filled in nice words either, otherwise Chi's father would not have treated her like this.

Mr. Chi looked at Mrs. Chi and then at Chi Xuecan: "I don't want to hear any discordant sounds while we're eating. If you have anything to say, say it now before you start eating."

Chi Xuecan smiled and said, "I didn't expect this nanny to be such a good cook. But I still miss Wang Ma's cooking. Brother, why did Wang Ma stop cooking?"

Upon hearing this topic, Mrs. Chi tensed up, her face turning pale. Wang Ma was the Chi family's first nanny, practically watching Chi Xuecan grow up. Because of this, she knew everything about Chi Xuecan, including how she framed her.

Back then, if it weren't for Wang Ma's secret, Huo Heng would have been with her sister long ago, and there wouldn't have been a chance for Chi Xuecan. So, after Chi Xuecan went to Germany, her father dismissed her not long after she married him.

The reason given was that Wang's mother was getting old and should retire to her hometown, and also that she didn't like the food.

Mr. Chi didn't say much at the time and just let Wang Ma leave. She was worried that Wang Ma might have said something to Mr. Chi before leaving, but judging from Mr. Chi's appearance, she figured she probably hadn't, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

She thought the matter was over, but she never expected it to be brought up again after so many years. She was restless, her heart pounding.

“Wang Ma is getting old. After you leave, she won’t have anything to miss here, so she’ll go home and enjoy her retirement,” Mr. Chi said affectionately.

Chi Xuecan nodded: "That's really strange. When I left, Wang Ma promised to take good care of you and your sister-in-law. She actually lied to me. That's so mean."

Chi's mother's heart skipped a beat, fearing that Chi's father would ask too many questions.

“What do I need to be taken care of? Wang Ma is getting old and it’s time for her to go back and enjoy her retirement. But, after all, it’s been twenty years, and she’s long gone,” Mr. Chi sighed. “She passed away five years ago. I visited her, and she was doing well in her later years.”

Chi Xuecan looked heartbroken: "It's all my fault. If I had come back sooner, I could have seen her one more time."

"Alright, it's all in the past. I'll go with you to offer incense to her another day. And you, you haven't come back for twenty years. I think you've forgotten about your brother." Father Chi gave her a doting look.

Chi Xuecan raised an eyebrow, her gaze turning to her mother with amusement.

Chi's mother felt a pang of anxiety, fearing that she might say something at this moment.

However, Chi Xuecan just smiled and said, "I'm back now, and I plan to stay a few more days. Brother, you can't find me annoying."

“You know, this is your home. I’d like to see who dares to complain about you,” Mr. Chi said with a smile, his previous seriousness completely gone.

Chi's mother found these words very offensive. Chi Xuecan was clearly trying to cause trouble, and Chi's father seemed to be implying something, as if he was giving her a warning. Her heart was in turmoil.

"Where's my sister-in-law? I hope she doesn't find me annoying?" Chi Xuecan changed the subject to her mother. "I've been thinking about your cooking all these years. Why don't you cook for me from now on?" She said innocently, winking at her mother.

Should I have her cook for me?

Mother Chi was naturally unhappy and said in a lukewarm tone, "Can Can has gotten used to eating delicacies abroad, I'm afraid my cooking is no longer to your liking, so..."

"As expected, my sister-in-law finds me annoying and won't even let me eat a bite." Chi Xuecan pouted, looking at her father unhappily. "Brother, it's been twenty years. Am I no longer likable? Do you all dislike me for coming back?"