The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 548 - Chapter 548 Chapter 548 Desperate Situation

Chapter 548: Chapter 548 Desperate Situation Chapter 548: Chapter 548 Desperate Situation Being able to attend Zhong Niangyao’s engagement party was an unexpected pleasure for Li Yiqiu.

Zhong Mengxuan had never received any notification and was confirmed to be unable to attend, so she felt she most likely wouldn’t be allowed to attend either.

Unexpectedly, in the end, the Zhong Family still notified her to attend the engagement party.

When she heard the news, she was very excited because it meant that although she did not live with the Zhong Family, she was still recognized as the Second Madam of the Zhong Family.

It was just that–

“Do you need something?” Zhong Niangyao frowned as she looked at Li Yiqiu standing in front of her, “You’re blocking my way.”

Li Yiqiu, who had been lost in her thoughts, also snapped back to reality, only to realize that she was standing in the middle of the corridor, exactly blocking Zhong Niangyao’s path.

“I’m sorry.”

After apologizing, Li Yiqiu quickly stepped aside.

Zhong Niangyao nodded slightly and then continued on her way.

As they brushed past each other, it was as if Li Yiqiu thought of something, and after a moment of thought, she quickly stepped forward, “Nianyao, wait a second.”

Zhong Niangyao blinked in confusion as Li Yiqiu once again stepped in front of her, “Is there something else?”

There was no form of address because she felt the relationship between herself and Li Yiqiu wasn’t that good anymore. The reason she was willing to let Li Yiqiu attend the engagement party this time was not because she was willing to forgive the things Li Yiqiu had done before, but rather she was looking past them for the sake of her grandfather.

Feeling the faint estrangement and the air of keeping people at arm’s length from Zhong Niangyao, Li Yiqiu hesitated. But after some thought, she still stepped forward and spoke with less confidence, “Nianyao, um… today is your special day. Can you please not take issue with Mengxuan and let her attend as well?”

She spoke with a hint of urgency, “I will keep an eye on her the whole time, and I absolutely won’t let her have another chance to act out. Just… I’m hoping you can give her a chance to maintain her dignity.”

After all, Mengxuan was her daughter, and she couldn’t truly disregard her.

Faced with Li Yiqiu’s earnest request, Zhong Niangyao’s face showed no change as she flatly refused, “No.”

“Nianyao, I–”

Li Yiqiu was persistent and tried to say more, but before she could continue, Zhong Niangyao interrupted her.

“Li Yiqiu, I think, you’d better understand your current place,” Zhong Niangyao said coldly, “The reason you are still standing here and attending my engagement with Uncle San is because of the Old Master, because of your son. What standing do you have to plead for Zhong Mengxuan?”

Those words peeled away Li Yiqiu’s pretense, leaving her wanting to find a hole to crawl into.

Zhong Niangyao had no intention of letting up and continued, “If you don’t want to attend, I can go and talk to the Old Sir right now. I’m sure he would understand your maternal love and wouldn’t make you attend anymore.”

“Don’t.”

As soon as she heard Zhong Niangyao’s words, Li Yiqiu was immediately anxious, quickly saying, “I didn’t mean that, Nianyao. I… I was just saying. Since you don’t plan to let Mengxuan attend, then let’s just drop it. I won’t bother you anymore. You go ahead and get busy!”

After speaking, she quickly left, fearing that any second Zhong Niangyao would call her back and then she wouldn’t be allowed to attend the engagement party.

Watching Li Yiqiu’s retreating figure, Zhong Niangyao’s face showed no extra emotion as she continued walking forward.

By the time evening came, inside the largest hotel’s rest room in the Imperial Capital–

Zhong Niangyao was dressed in splendid attire, simply waiting to be called on. However, in this vast rest room, she was the only one. It wasn’t that no one wanted to accompany her, but rather she didn’t like staying with people she wasn’t very familiar with, making idle chit-chat. She preferred to be alone in quiet.

Lu Yichen had originally planned to stay in the rest room with Zhong Niangyao until it was time, and then they would make their entrance together.

However, Zhong Niangyao thought it unnecessary, and besides, Old Master Lu hoped that on such a day, he could take Lu Yichen to meet some of his old friends.

In the past, due to Lu Yichen’s frail health, he rarely attended those events. Of course, whether that was really due to frail health, everyone understood now, and there was no need to clarify further.

All in all, Lu Yichen had been sent away by Zhong Niangyao too.

Feeling somewhat bored, Zhong Niangyao played with her phone.

But just then, the door to the rest room suddenly burst open.

Hearing the noise, Zhong Niangyao looked up and saw Zhong Mengxuan walking in from outside. Her brows immediately furrowed.

“Do you need anything?” Zhong Niangyao asked coldly, “If you’re here to attend the engagement party, then it’s the same answer as before–impossible.”

The door-opening Zhong Mengxuan was wearing exquisite makeup, her high-end couture gown showcasing her figure to its best advantage. Such an outfit was definitely meant for attending a dinner party.

“Do you really have to take things so far?” a somewhat crazed glint shone in Zhong Mengxuan’s eyes, “You know very well that if I can’t attend this engagement party, my relationship with Lu Chenran will probably be over soon. Are you treating me this way as revenge for the things I’ve done in the past, is that it?”

“You can think whatever you want,” Zhong Niangyao said, unconcerned, “But now, please leave. You are not welcome here.”

Hearing those words, Zhong Mengxuan felt a severe provocation. Just because Zhong Niangyao hadn’t allowed her to attend the engagement party, Lu Chenran’s attitude toward her had changed drastically.

Originally, after the two families had met that one time, Lu Chenran had shown her much care. But after learning she wasn’t permitted to attend the engagement party, Lu Chenran’s attitude had shifted again, rarely returning to the villa and frequently accompanying the girl he had recently met.

Her life was so difficult, why should Zhong Niangyao be so happy? It was unfair.

These thoughts fanned the flames of jealousy within Zhong Mengxuan, and as she looked at Zhong Niangyao, her eyes were filled with hatred. If murder wasn’t a crime, she felt she might as well have Zhong Niangyao sliced to pieces right then and there.

“Zhong Niangyao, you truly are heartless. Are you forcing me into a desperate situation on purpose? Well, I won’t let you get away with it either.”

As she finished speaking, a dagger with a gleaming cold light appeared in her hand.

Zhong Mengxuan, brandishing the dagger, charged at Zhong Niangyao and plunged it forcefully toward her.