The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 297 - Chapter 297 Chapter 297 Moral Kidnapping

Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Moral Kidnapping Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Moral Kidnapping “Oh, so?” Zhong Niangyao spread her hands indifferently, “Zhong Mengxuan, there’s really no need for you to morally blackmail me here either, since I am someone utterly devoid of morals.”

Her shameless demeanor was infuriating, yet there was nothing that could be done about it.

Zhong Mengxuan felt precisely this way as she spoke, “Niangyao, what will it take for you to go to the hospital? Just say the word, and I’ll make it happen.”

With the situation being more than she could handle, she had no choice but to temporarily bow down to Niangyao. Once her mother’s condition stabilized, Zhong Mengxuan would definitely settle the score with Niangyao.

“I won’t go to the hospital no matter what,” Niangyao declared firmly, “so you’re just wasting your time here. You should head back and wait for the results at the hospital!”

Zhong Mengxuan stamped her foot and spoke through gritted teeth, “Niangyao, is it that you’re waiting for grandma and grandpa to speak before you’ll go?”

Seeing Zhong Mengxuan trying to press her with Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s influence, Niangyao’s expression remained unchanged, “Even if grandma and grandpa were here, I’d say the same thing. So, whatever you say, it’s useless to me.”

“I’m already very tired today and need to rest, you should leave!”

“You–” Zhong Mengxuan was infuriated, but powerless against Niangyao, finally resorting to threateningly saying through clenched teeth, “With such a nasty disposition, indifferent even as your family faces danger, I wonder what the Lu Family would think if they knew your true colors?”

She didn’t believe that Niangyao didn’t care at all. If Niangyao truly had no ambition for power, she wouldn’t be with the ailing Yichen.

“Then go ahead and tell them!” Niangyao replied indifferently, then added with arrogance under Zhong Mengxuan’s furious gaze, “Of course, this is under the assumption that you get a chance to speak to the Lu Family.”

“Niangyao, you–”

Hearing such belittling words, Zhong Mengxuan was so angered that she was almost speechless.

“Are you still not leaving?” Niangyao sneered, “Or do you really want me to have someone escort you out?”

Zhong Mengxuan was at a loss, but seeing Niangyao’s unmoving stance, she finally stamped her foot again and fiercely glared at Niangyao before turning to leave.

Although Zhong Mengxuan’s appearance had disturbed her for a bit, it still didn’t affect Niangyao’s mood.

A lot had happened today, including sending a female ghost on her way, so she was somewhat tired. Therefore, once Zhong Mengxuan left, she simply turned off the lights and went to sleep.

Not until noon the next day did Niangyao wake up. She stretched lazily, then got ready and went downstairs.

Upon descending, she saw Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong enter the door with Zhong Mingyu and Zhong Mengxuan following. Their faces all looked somewhat haggard, probably from spending the night at the hospital.

At that moment, the members of the main house were also in the living room.

Upon seeing Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong return, Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin immediately came forward to support the elderly couple.

“Dad, Mom, have you been at the hospital all night?” Zhong Minghao frowned, “You should have waited at home for the news. You’re not young anymore; how can you stay up all night at the hospital?”

After speaking, he turned his head to Zhong Mingyu, speaking with a hint of reproach, “Second brother, really, how could you let mom and dad stay up the night with you?”

“I had advised them, but they wouldn’t listen.”

Zhong Mingyu rubbed his temples, his face weary, without much desire to engage in any manipulations with Zhong Minghao at that moment. After a night’s ordeal, he was exhausted. Moreover, although his son had been safely born, he was premature, and his body’s functions were not fully developed, leaving open the possibility of complications. His son had already been moved to the intensive care unit.

Zhong Minghao wanted to say more, but was subtly stopped by a look from Zheng Silin. After observing his parents’ faces, he said no more.

Zheng Silin considerately addressed her in-laws, “Mom, Dad, would you like to eat something first or rest and eat later?”

The elderly couple, already very tired, shook their heads and decided to head to their room to rest.

Niangyao hurried downstairs, and only after checking the pale faces of Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong, did she truly relax.

Apart from seeming a bit unwell, the older couple appeared to have no other issues.

Secretly, and unnoticed by everyone else, Niangyao made a hand sign, sending a faint glimmer of light towards Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s bodies before it disappeared.

Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong suddenly felt a breeze cooling their faces, and a significant part of their fatigue vanished, instantly refreshing them.

“Old man, let’s eat something first!” Old Madam Zhong suddenly suggested, “And then we can rest.”

Now, she didn’t seem too tired–rather, she felt a bit hungry.

Old Master Zhong agreed.

The others noted the change in Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong and found it somewhat peculiar. They had clearly just seen the elderly couple looking not too well, but now they seemed to have suddenly improved.

However, the group soon dismissed it, assuming they might have been mistaken.

Only Zhong Jinghao gave Niangyao a knowing glance.

Sensing Zhong Jinghao’s look, Niangyao turned and gave him a radiant smile.

Zhong Jinghao coldly withdrew his gaze then, as if suddenly struck by a thought, his eyes became a bit unfocused and slightly bewildered.

Seeing Zhong Jinghao’s uncharacteristically distracted state, Niangyao’s lips curved into an amused smile.

It seems that Zhong Jinghao had encountered the person he was infatuated with, though it remained to be seen what choice he would make.

Would a rational person struggle to choose between love and career?

Zheng Silin, playing the devoted housewife efficiently, soon had breakfast ready.

As everyone else had already eaten, only Niangyao had just awoken. So, she joined Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong for the meal.

Having their granddaughter join them was something Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong found quite agreeable.

After sipping some warm porridge, the elderly couple felt much more comfortable. Then they turned to their granddaughter, who was eating, with a look of hesitation.

“Grandpa, Grandma, if you have something to say, just say it. There’s no need to hold back.”