The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 489 - Chapter 489 489 Chapter Apology

Chapter 489: 489 Chapter: Apology Chapter 489: 489 Chapter: Apology “Yaoyao wasn’t out all night without a proper reason; her delay was merely due to some matters,” Old Madam Zhong, her sharp gaze resting on Zhong Mengxuan, scolded, “Don’t project your confused thoughts onto others. Besides, Yaoyao had already told us about it.”

Hearing this, Zhong Mengxuan grew even angrier, “Grandpa, Grandma, you are way too indulgent towards Nianyao. If you continue like this, she will become even more unruly.”

Zhong Mengxuan had always harbored resentment towards Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s favoritism. It seemed that no matter what time it was or what Nianyao did, even when she had chased after Li Jingming in the past making the Zhong Family a laughingstock, they had never given up on Nianyao.

Yet, now she had merely become Lu Chenran’s mistress, and suddenly they shunned her for disgracing the Zhong Family.

It was truly unfair.

Faced with Zhong Mengxuan’s relentless accusations, Nianyao herself was no pushover. She turned around, smiling, “You don’t need to worry about me. Even if I am unruly, I won’t entangle myself with a married man, so you really shouldn’t concern yourself with me. If you have free time, you might want to reflect on your own issues!”

She really did not understand–was Zhong Mengxuan masochistic? Considering her own situation was like a sieve, full of holes, and yet she still had the mood to mock and scorn her.

She truly deserved to be scolded.

“You–” Zhong Mengxuan’s face turned crimson with rage.

“Zhong Mengxuan!” Old Sir Zhong’s voice was filled with authority, “If you can’t speak properly, then close your mouth.”

“Grandpa, I–”

Just as Zhong Mengxuan began to speak, she was silenced by Old Sir Zhong’s authoritative glance. That piercing look sparked a wave of fear within her.

“Sir, Mengxuan didn’t mean it,” Li Yiqiu hurriedly interjected, “She was just worried about Nianyao, that’s all. There was no ill intention.”

“Whether there were bad intentions, she knows in her own heart,” Old Sir Zhong was naturally not going to easily believe such words, “We’ve seen how she treats Yaoyao on normal days. Don’t start with that sisterly affection talk here, she probably doesn’t believe such words herself!”

As he spoke, he turned to Li Yiqiu, speaking mercilessly, “And you, the second son’s wife, we still remember what happened last time. The reason your husband hasn’t divorced you is because you saved him once. But if you continue causing trouble, our Zhong Family won’t keep you either.”

Li Yiqiu’s face went from pale to flushed, but she dared not say anything. The deeds of the past would always haunt her. Even though she truly did save her husband once, in this family, she was still seen as a sinner.

Zhong Mengxuan, feeling wronged, had actually wanted to say something. But when Li Yiqiu tugged at her sleeve, she turned and saw her mother shaking her head.

Finally, all she could do was grit her teeth and swallow her grievances.

After chatting for a while, Nianyao and the elders excused themselves and then she went upstairs.

After Nianyao left, Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong no longer intended to stay in the living room either. The two elders planned to go out and water the flowers in the garden and do some weeding.

After Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong left, Li Yiqiu immediately took Zhong Mengxuan upstairs.

Dragged by Li Yiqiu, Zhong Mengxuan was clearly reluctant, slowly walking while grumbling, “Mom, do we really have to go see Nianyao? She’s definitely going to laugh at us.”

“To joke, you’ve already become everyone’s joke,” Li Yiqiu responded harshly, “If it weren’t for you, do you think I would want to see Nianyao?”

Because of past incidents, her relationship with Nianyao had cooled down to rock bottom. If possible, she wouldn’t want to see Nianyao ever again. However, the only one who might help Zhong Mengxuan now was likely Nianyao.

Li Yiqiu has only two children, the youngest of whom’s health had irreversibly deteriorated. Now that Zhong Mengxuan had stirred up such trouble, despite resenting what Zhong Mengxuan had done before,

Ultimately, Zhong Mengxuan was still her daughter, a piece of her own flesh.

Thus, gathering her courage, Li Yiqiu pulled Zhong Mengxuan to go and find Nianyao.

“Why do we have to see her at all then!” Zhong Mengxuan’s tone was still full of reluctance, “I really don’t want to see her smug face.”

Li Yiqiu ignored Zhong Mengxuan’s reluctance, pulling her toward Nianyao’s room.

Though she kept saying she was unwilling, Zhong Mengxuan still followed Li Yiqiu.

Inside the room–

After taking a bath, Nianyao was planning to rest for a while before sleeping again.

However, just after she had finished her bath, she heard a knock on the door.

To avoid being disturbed, she had locked the door when she entered her room.

As soon as she opened the door, Nianyao saw Li Yiqiu and Zhong Mengxuan standing outside.

Li Yiqiu’s face carried a smile, even a hint of appeasement. In contrast, Zhong Mengxuan had a scowl on her face, as if someone owed her billions.

“Something the matter?” Nianyao raised an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.

Having just met downstairs, she was curious what these two could possibly want with her now. There had already been an unpleasant conversation earlier, and now they had chased her up here, which couldn’t be a good sign.

“Nianyao, let’s go inside and talk!” Li Yiqiu said smilingly, “It’s really not so good to talk here at the doorway!”

“What’s wrong with that?” Nianyao unmoved, didn’t even shift her stance, “I don’t think I have anything to say either to you or to Zhong Mengxuan.”

“Nianyao, you–” Zhong Mengxuan’s temper flared up instantly.

But just as she began to speak, she noticed her mother’s warning look and ultimately shut her mouth without saying more.

Li Yiqiu’s face was full of smiles, “Nianyao, I know, everything was my fault before. I came today genuinely intending to apologize, so whatever it is, let’s talk inside!”