The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 366 - Chapter 366 Chapter 366 Gossip

Chapter 366: Chapter 366 Gossip Chapter 366: Chapter 366 Gossip In the following days, Lu Yichen was busy dealing with special department matters, so he didn’t have time to ask Zhong Niangyao out on a date.

Zhong Niangyao didn’t go out either, instead staying at home. Ever since the incident with Hu Jiu, her spirits had been low. She didn’t even want to set up her stall or go shopping, let alone step out of the house.

Soon, a rumor began spreading quietly throughout the Zhong Family: Zhong Niangyao had been dumped by Third Young Master Lu, which explained her unwillingness to go out.

Initially, the rumor circulated only among the servants. But as the story grew more outrageous, everyone in the Zhong Family, except for the parties involved, had heard about it.

Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong naturally heard about it too. They were worried but didn’t dare to confront Zhong Niangyao directly. Thus, they strictly forbade the servants from gossiping, threatening dismissal if the rumors continued.

Because of Old Sir Zhong’s orders, the servants no longer dared to talk recklessly. However, the closer ones still whispered among themselves when alone. But on the whole, no one dared to speak carelessly anymore.

The chaotic gossip within the household was gone, but that didn’t improve Old Sir Zhong’s and Old Madam Zhong’s mood.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao looking so despondent every day pained them, but the stark difference in status between their two families meant they couldn’t confront Lu Yichen.

They regretted not trying harder to prevent Zhong Niangyao from getting involved with Lu Yichen in the first place.

Zhong Niangyao had no idea about Old Sir Zhong’s and Old Madam Zhong’s turmoil. Her mood was indeed not great, and she didn’t have much attention to spare for others.

The Demon Core Hu Jiu gave her was still with her, and she hadn’t absorbed the power within. For some reason, looking at the Demon Core always made her feel sad.

Often, she felt as if she had forgotten something. But no matter how hard she tried to remember, she couldn’t recall what it was.

If you asked who was happiest after hearing the gossip, it was undoubtedly Zhong Mengxuan.

After Old Master Zhong’s near-disowning words, she rarely returned to the Zhong Family. Yet, occasionally, she would stay for a few days.

Even now, being out of favor in the Zhong Family, she didn’t dare to sever ties completely. Although she was now with Lu Chenran, backed by the Lu Family, she knew well that her place in his heart wasn’t indestructible. There were always women ready to take her place.

So she absolutely couldn’t break away from the Zhong Family. Despite the lack of comparison to the Lu Family, the Zhongs were still a wealthy family. This was her home and her fallback.

Even if she was neglected at the Zhong Family, she still came back to stay for a few days from time to time.

This time, upon returning to the Zhong Family home, she immediately heard the rumors about Zhong Niangyao being dumped. She couldn’t help but feel excited.

Previously, when Zhong Niangyao accompanied Lu Yichen to a Lu Family banquet, everyone said she was really going to marry into the Lu Family. Now, in such a short time, she had been dumped.

Although Zhong Mengxuan was thrilled by the rumors, she was also skeptical. But when she saw Zhong Niangyao sitting there, lost in thought, she couldn’t help being pleased. This confirmed that the rumors were true, and Zhong Niangyao had indeed been abandoned. Otherwise, why would she have such a dispirited expression?

Recalling the humiliation she had received from Zhong Niangyao, Mengxuan walked over, chest out, and stood there with an air of superiority. She spoke with a taunting tone, “Oh, isn’t this our Miss Third who is about to marry Third Young Master Lu? Why are you sitting here daydreaming? Such nice weather, and you’re not out on a date with Third Young Master Lu?”

Zhong Niangyao didn’t even glance at Zhong Mengxuan. “I’m not in a good mood right now, don’t provoke me, or else I’ll make you regret it.”

“Really? I’m actually quite scared,” she said, though her face exuded schadenfreude. “I haven’t done or said anything! Your bad mood is because Third Young Master Lu dumped you, what does it have to do with me? Getting angry at me is pointless!”

“What nonsense are you spouting?” Zhong Niangyao frowned and looked at Zhong Mengxuan. “What are you doing here, can’t you tell I don’t welcome you right now?”

“Zhong Niangyao, don’t you dare play the big sister act with me.” Zhong Mengxuan directly pulled out a chair opposite Zhong Niangyao and sat down. “This is the Zhong Family, and I’m still your cousin. Don’t get too carried away.”

“Also, who do you think you are? This is the Zhong Family, not just you are the owner, I am too. This is the garden; you can enjoy the scenery here, and so can I.”

How could she miss the chance to mock Zhong Niangyao? She remembered how arrogant Zhong Niangyao used to be. Knowing about her and Lu Chenran’s affair, she called her a mistress. And now–

Now she was with Lu Chenran; even without a title, the fact that she was his woman couldn’t change. But Zhong Niangyao! She had been dumped.

Indeed, the higher you climb, the harder you fall.

Zhong Niangyao’s icy gaze landed on Zhong Mengxuan. “Zhong Mengxuan, I’ve been in a bad mood these days and have no interest in arguing with you. If you want to sit, sit quietly. If you don’t want to sit, then leave. Don’t bother me, or else, I’ll have you thrown out now.”

Mengxuan shivered under that cold stare.

Then she felt it was too embarrassing, and looking directly at Zhong Niangyao, she said, “It’s normal for you to be in a bad mood, thinking you were about to marry into the Lu Family, and now to be kicked aside. It seems your luck really isn’t great!”

“Such an opportunity wasted–you must feel so uncomfortable!”

Upon hearing Zhong Mengxuan repeatedly bring up Lu Yichen, Zhong Niangyao was genuinely perplexed. “What exactly are you talking about?”

“Zhong Niangyao, weren’t you dumped?” Zhong Mengxuan said with a smirk. “Why the pretense here?”

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