The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 568 - Chapter 568 Chapter 568 A Miss in a Hundred Secrets

Chapter 568: Chapter 568: A Miss in a Hundred Secrets Chapter 568: Chapter 568: A Miss in a Hundred Secrets Upon these words, the whole room fell silent immediately.

“Nianyao, what nonsense are you spouting?” Zheng Silin was the first to retort, “You can’t just start doubting her identity because Meng Fan has changed for the better!”

“Am I not clear about whether this is my daughter or not? If you want to joke around, pick something else, and don’t speak so carelessly.”

Although Zhong Minghao didn’t say anything, the dissatisfaction in his eyes when he looked at Zhong Niangyao was enough to show that he was siding with his wife this time.

In fact, both Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin were very satisfied with Meng Fan’s transformation. Ever since her return, there had been a complete and drastic change in her.

The current Meng Fan was smart and sensible, and she had even joined the family business, performing exceptionally well at work. They were very pleased with such a daughter.

Yet now, Zhong Niangyao had told them that this might not be their daughter.

How could that be possible? This was clearly their daughter, the ideal image of a daughter they had in mind. Despite her past flaws, she was still very dear to their hearts.

Zhong Jinghao, on the other hand, did not immediately voice any strong objections after hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words. Instead, a subtle thoughtfulness flashed across his eyes.

He didn’t express any opinions, just quietly listened on the side. He always felt that there was something complex about this matter.

He still understood Zhong Niangyao quite well. She would not make groundless accusations; she must have come across some information, so–

He looked up towards Meng Fan, with a faint trace of doubt in the depths of his eyes.

“Yaoyao, are you telling the truth?” Old Sir Zhong looked at Zhong Niangyao with a trace of solemnity, “Do you… have any evidence?”

Others may not know, but he and his wife were aware of some of Zhong Niangyao’s special means. If what Zhong Niangyao said was true, then who really was this Meng Fan in front of them, and what was her purpose?

Also, if this was not Meng Fan, then where was the real Meng Fan?

“Why should everyone be so tense?” Zhong Niangyao spoke with a smiling face, “I merely voiced a suspicion of mine, and yet the looks on your faces have become so grave!”

“Nianyao, do you realize how easily misunderstood your words can be?” sighed Zhong Minghao, his voice carrying a hint of reproof, “Everyone was about to rest, and you called us all here just for your little suspicion?”

“I’m not trying to criticize you,” said Zheng Silin, chiming in, “Nianyao, you’re not a child anymore. You’re already engaged; it’s time to grow up. Such a farce might be tolerable in our own house, but if it happens in the Lu Family after you’re married, wouldn’t it just invite their disdain?”

Listening to the veiled rebukes from Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin, Zhong Niangyao’s expression remained unchanged, “Why are Uncle and Aunt in such a hurry? At this time, shouldn’t you be asking why I have these suspicions?”

“Mengfan, I know I opposed you in the past in Beijing,” Meng Fan looked at Zhong Niangyao, her eyes filling with a touch of sadness, “But after so many things, I’ve long realized my mistakes. You can’t think there’s a problem with me just because I’ve turned over a new leaf!”

“Don’t worry,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head calmly and spoke, “The situation hasn’t been clarified yet. Your so-called reformation, does it mean you didn’t do it personally, but you incited others to act against me, is that right?”

As soon as these words came out, they instantly drew everyone’s attention. All eyes fell on Meng Fan with a hint of inquiry and suspicion.

“Nianyao, what exactly are you talking about?” Meng Fan’s face showed a trace of confusion, “I don’t understand at all what you’re saying.”

There wasn’t a trace of guilt on Meng Fan’s face, only puzzlement. It seemed she genuinely couldn’t grasp the meaning behind Zhong Niangyao’s words.

This made everyone wonder whether she was truly innocent or just putting on an act.

“Don’t understand?” Zhong Niangyao gave a slight smile and continued, “You don’t understand? Then let me be more explicit–Li Yiqiu and Zhong Mengxuan.”

“How about now, having heard these two names, does that remind you of anything?”

“What do my second aunt and Mengxuan have to do with this affair?”

Meng Fan looked surprised as if she had thought of something, “What you said about my second aunt, I don’t understand. But Mengxuan–you can’t mean to suggest that whatever she did this time, I was the one behind it!”

“Nianyao, you can’t just falsely accuse people like that,” Zheng Silin intervened, “Previously, Mengxuan never revealed who was behind the scenes, so how can you pin this baseless accusation on Meng Fan?”

Without even glancing at Zheng Silin, Zhong Niangyao’s gaze remained fixed on Meng Fan, “You’re actually quite impressive, able to make sure neither Li Yiqiu nor Zhong Mengxuan could utter your name or identify you.”

“No, besides them, there’s also Shen Yixue, right? To be precise, you didn’t directly incite them; you simply steered them a little, and they naturally took action on their own. But–”

“Apart from the issue with Zhong Mengxuan, because you actually gave her something. Although I don’t know what it is, you must have thought it would be a weapon against me.”

“I truly don’t understand what you’re talking about,” Meng Fan shook her head, “Nianyao, I think you should try to relax more. You must feel that everyone is out to get you, which is not healthy. You’re too suspicious. If you continue this way, I’m afraid you won’t be able to maintain your sanity.”

“Hehe, it seems you’re not planning to admit it,” Zhong Niangyao turned her gaze to Zhong Mengxuan, her eyes flickering with an indistinct light, “You probably think that whether it’s Zhong Mengxuan, Li Yiqiu, or even Shen Yixue, none of them can point you out directly. But–”

“There’s always a flaw in even the most careful plans. You might have executed everything perfectly. Sadly, you probably didn’t realize that a few days ago, I met with Zhong Mengxuan. She told me. Of course, it wasn’t intentional, just a subconscious reaction. You can control her deliberate actions, but not her spontaneous responses.”