The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 397 - Chapter 397 Chapter 397 Bizarre

Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Bizarre Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Bizarre For a time, Lu Yilei felt truly caught between a rock and a hard place. It seemed no matter how he answered, it would be wrong.

“Yilei, let it go,” Meng Rou reached out her hand, grasping Lu Yilei’s hand, a considerate smile curling up at the corner of her mouth, “I know you love me and the child, so you want to give the child a legitimate status. But if it means going against your father for this, then it’s my fault.”

“There’s no need to rush, I believe that one day, your parents will see my sincerity. By then, they’ll accept me and the child.”

Right now, she couldn’t push too hard; she had to ensure that Lu Yilei’s heart was firmly tied to her. Moreover, the more injustice she suffered, the guiltier Lu Yilei would feel towards her, and the more invincible she would become.

Seeing Meng Rou’s compromising demeanor, Lu Yilei couldn’t help but feel distressed, “Xiao Rou, you’re always so understanding, so understanding it pains my heart.”

Meng Rou smiled faintly, saying nothing more.

Although Lu Yichen had made his refusal very clear, Lu Yilei was still undeterred. During the meal, he kept probing Lu Yichen overtly and covertly, hoping to persuade him to vouch for him.

Lu Yichen’s face was cold throughout the meal, never agreeing to Lu Yilei’s request.

The few at the dining table each had their own thoughts, except for Zhong Niangyao, almost everyone was eating without tasting.

Zhong Niangyao was actually enjoying her meal quite a bit, even glancing in Meng Rou’s direction a few times. However, whenever their eyes met, Meng Rou would immediately look away. That guilty demeanor was almost amusing to her.

The meal nearly gave Meng Rou indigestion. Originally, she didn’t want to have any interaction with Zhong Niangyao, who had a hold on her, and she wished to stay away from her as much as possible.

Just seeing Zhong Niangyao’s mocking gaze, Meng Rou couldn’t help but panic, fearing that she might expose her secret at any moment. The constant worry of being exposed at any time nearly drove her insane.

The meal seemed to pass both quickly and slowly.

After finishing the meal, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao planned to leave. They had no intention of staying with Lu Yilei and the others.

It wasn’t until Zhong Niangyao left that Meng Rou finally sighed in relief. However, her unsettled heart had not fully calmed down when she was startled once again by Lu Yilei’s words.

“Xiao Rou, why do I feel like you seem a bit nervous when facing Lady Zhong?” Lu Yilei eyed Meng Rou beside him with some puzzlement, “Lady Zhong doesn’t look that scary, does she?”

On the contrary, Zhong Niangyao was quite pretty. Of course, he was merely admiring her, with no covetous intentions. Moreover, he liked women like Meng Rou who were frail and petite, completely reliant on him, not those with sharp edges.

“Do I?” Meng Rou’s heartbeat skipped a beat; she tried to steady her racing heart, squeezing out a smile, “I don’t know why, it’s just that when facing Lady Zhong, I always feel a sense of oppression, so maybe that’s why!”

“Maybe it’s because she is usually a very assertive woman!” Lu Yilei laughed, teasing, “Only my third brother would like such a woman, not at all gentle and considerate.”

Listening to Lu Yilei’s complaints, Meng Rou smiled and did not respond.

Even now, with Zhong Nianyao gone, her mood still couldn’t settle. Just the thought of Zhong Nianyao’s existence made her restless.

Because among the people from her past, Zhong Nianyao was the one closest to her, and also Lu Yichen’s girlfriend, able to get close to the Lu Family at any time.

To her, Zhong Nianyao was like a fishbone stuck in her throat, an existence she wished she could swiftly dispose of.

On the other hand, after leaving the restaurant, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao had gone for a walk in a nearby park.

“Your brother is really smitten with Meng Rou!” Zhong Nianyao said cheerfully, “He really seems eager to marry Meng Rou right away!”

“He’s just a fool,” Lu Yichen said, his lips curving into an ironic smile, “He thinks he’s experienced enough to not fall for any woman.”

“His arrogance is one thing but Meng Rou’s methods are another.” A glint of mystery flashed in Zhong Nianyao’s eyes, “She’s put a lot of effort into Lu Yilei. However, I’m curious, where did she learn those tricks? No, to be precise, who is helping her from behind?”

Lu Yichen paused, “So, you’re saying that Lu Yilei is influenced by some special tricks?

“Yes, haven’t you noticed?” Zhong Nianyao said, surprised, “Not only that, but there’s something strange about Meng Rou’s pregnancy. She had a miscarriage surgery before and was filled with yin energy. It was said that it’d be impossible for her to get pregnant in this lifetime.”

“I’m not an expert in that area,” Lu Yichen shook his head, “So, you mean to say Meng Rou is not pregnant?”

“She is pregnant.” Zhong Nianyao affirmed, “I opened my Heavenly Eye and saw that she really is pregnant, it’s just that this pregnancy feels strange. But I can’t quite put my finger on what’s strange about it.”

“However, it’s clear, whoever is behind her, that person’s skills are not minor.”

Lu Yichen nodded, then looked seriously at Zhong Nianyao and cautioned, “Now that we know there’s something odd about Meng Rou, you should avoid having any private contact with her as much as possible. Understand?”

Zhong Nianyao’s eyes rolled about after hearing Lu Yichen’s caution, but she didn’t give a direct answer.

“Yaoyao,” Lu Yichen immediately perceived Zhong Nianyao’s intentions, his tone grew even more serious, “You must promise me, until we figure out who is behind Meng Rou, you absolutely cannot meet with her alone.”

“Alright!” Zhong Nianyao pouted, somewhat reluctantly responding.

She had planned to find an opportunity to probe Meng Rou further, but seeing Lu Yichen’s serious demeanor, she could only agree for the time being.

After getting a definite answer from Zhong Nianyao, Lu Yichen’s brow relaxed a bit, but he still insisted, “Remember what you promised me today, you must not take unnecessary risks.”

“I know, don’t be so naggy!” Zhong Nianyao said, linking arms with Lu Yichen and smiling, “Let’s go! Let’s go check out what’s ahead.”