The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 409 - Chapter 409 Chapter 409 Strength

Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Strength Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Strength “My purpose?” Zhong Niangyao smiled with a hint of profound meaning, “I want to bring down Li Jingming! Isn’t that obvious?”

Such a straightforward answer nearly overwhelmed Old Mrs. Lai, who frowned, “Is this out of love turned to hatred?”

Although she felt this possibility was slim, it was the only reason she could think of now. However, looking at Zhong Niangyao’s expression, she did not seem to hold any fondness for Li Jingming.

With such an attitude from Zhong Niangyao, she couldn’t honestly claim that Li Jingming deserved her.

“Old lady, you are really overthinking it,” Zhong Niangyao found it amusing and shook her head, “This place isn’t a garbage recycling center, willing to take in any trash.”

Old Mrs. Lai grew curious, “Then what is it for really? I’ve never seen you take any action before, so why now suddenly–”

It wasn’t surprising that she was curious.

In the past, Zhong Niangyao’s chasing after Li Jingming had been a joke among many in the Imperial Capital. However, after a certain incident, Zhong Niangyao seemed to have lost interest in him and stopped pursuing him. Since then, Li Jingming had constantly been entangled with Shen Yixue. Until now, with Shen Yixue having become Chu Yixue, the entanglement continued.

She didn’t have a good impression of the girl Chu Yixue, but she wouldn’t interfere much with Li Jingming’s affairs. In the end, it was because she did not care about Li Jingming.

“This isn’t sudden,” Zhong Niangyao looked up smiling radiantly, but her words were shocking, “He wanted to kill me, and I am merely striking back.”

“What did you say?” Old Mrs. Lai thought she had heard wrong, “What did Li Jingming do to you?”

She couldn’t believe what she had heard. Li Jingming wanting to kill Zhong Niangyao was unimaginable. Although she wasn’t very concerned about her grandson Li Jingming, she didn’t believe he would dare to commit murder.

“Li Jingming wanted to kill me,” Zhong Niangyao’s expression remained unchanged, “Yesterday, he hired four desperadoes, trying to kidnap and eliminate me. With such a threat to my life, do you think I can act as if nothing happened?”

“Lady Zhong, you can’t just speak so carelessly,” Old Mrs. Lai’s expression became serious, she straightened up and her gaze sharpened when she looked at Zhong Niangyao, “If it is really as you say, then how are you sitting here unharmed?”

“I can sit here unharmed because of my own abilities.”

Facing Old Mrs. Lai’s skepticism, Zhong Niangyao wasn’t angry, “But since he dared to make a move on me, I obviously won’t sit idly by. He wanted to kill me, so I will trample him into the mud and ensure he can never rise again.”

“Lady Zhong, the things you talk about are utterly unimaginable,” Old Mrs. Lai struggled to regain her composure, “I cannot simply take your word for it.”

“Old Mrs. Lai, I think you are misunderstanding something,” said Zhong Niangyao seriously, “I didn’t come here to complain. If Li Jingming hurt me, I certainly won’t let him go. Moreover, I have the means to make him fall into hell. My purpose today was to tell you about something Chen Sisi once did.”

“As for the grievance between Li Jingming and me, that’s our own affair.”

“Lady Zhong, you say Li Jingming wants to kill you, do you have any evidence?” Old Mrs. Lai’s gaze still fixed on Zhong Niangyao, “You should understand the significance of such a grave accusation. We cannot simply convict Li Jingming on your word alone.”

Her statement wasn’t merely about defending Li Jingming. It was because, as a member of the Lai family, he represented the Lai family. If Li Jingming really did this, it would be a huge stain on the Lai family’s reputation.

“I don’t have evidence, nor do I need any,” Zhong Niangyao gently shook her head, smiling, “I’m just telling you a fact. Just like I have no evidence that he wanted to kill me, if something happens to him in the future, no evidence will link it to me.”

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s nonchalant demeanor, Old Mrs. Lai was secretly alarmed. Although she didn’t want to admit it, she knew the young girl before her was telling the truth; she really could do it.

“Old lady, rest assured,” Zhong Niangyao continued smiling, “I am a person who distinguishes clearly between gratitude and grudge. The grievances between Li Jingming and me are our own, and I won’t extend my anger to the Lai family.”

“What arrogance,” Old Mrs. Lai though not angry, still looked down somewhat on Zhong Niangyao’s confident display, “Are you implying that the Zhong Family would confront us head-on for you?”

“Even if your grandfather is currently in charge, do you really think he would jeopardize the company’s interests for you? Your two uncles are no simple characters either.”

Zhong Niangyao’s family background wasn’t a secret in high society. The disappearance of Zhong Mingxin had also been widely lamented.

Even if favored, Zhong Niangyao was but an orphan; it was impossible for the Zhong Family to engage in a life-and-death struggle with the Lai family for her.

Upon hearing Old Mrs. Lai’s words, Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but laugh, “Old Mrs. Lai, when did I ever say that the Zhong Family would confront the Lai Family? Even if you really intend to protect Li Jingming, it would only be me against the Lai Family, not the Zhong Family. I dare say I have the capability.”

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s arrogant look, Old Mrs. Lai found it amusing, “Zhong Niangyao, you’re too arrogant. What do you think you can do to confront the Lai Family directly?”

Zhong Niangyao smiled and didn’t respond verbally but pulled out a piece of talisman paper and threw it towards Old Mrs. Lai.

The talisman paper ignited mid-air without fire, flying straight towards Old Mrs. Lai.

Faced with this sudden change, Old Mrs. Lai was startled. She wanted to stand and dodge, but her body wouldn’t respond, leaving her immobile.

She could do nothing but watch as the talismanic fire flew towards her, about to burn her. In the end, she could only close her eyes in terror.

The talismanic fire extinguished right in front of Old Mrs. Lai, turning into ash and falling to the ground.